A quick 2022-23 season refresher

• Sacramento finished 48-34 overall — their first 40-win season since 2005-2006.
• The Beam Team claimed its first Pacific Division title since the 2002-2003 season.
• The Kings broke the longest active playoff drought in American sports history after making the postseason for the first time since 2006.
• De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis became the first Kings teammates to be selected to the All-NBA team in the same season.
• Keegan Murray was named to the All-NBA Rookie team, and finished fifth in Rookie of the Year voting after the Kings selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
• Sports Illustrated summarized it as the Kings’ best season in almost 20 years.
• Coach Mike Brown was voted NBCA’s Coach of the Year.

What’s up for this year

• The Kings are predicted to make it farther in the playoffs with a second-round exit.
• EuroLeague MVP forward Sasha Vezenkov tops the list of new players to watch.
• Former center for the Mavericks JaVale McGee and his 7'6" wingspan are now on our roster.
• Former All-Rookie team guard Chris Duarte from the Pacers also joined the team.
• Jordan Ford, one of three rookies on the team this year, is a Folsom native. Way to shop local, Sacramento.

• Wee Halloween | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 10-11 a.m. | Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento | $25 | Calling all ghosts and goblins -- Crocker is hosting a Halloween party for the ages. Snag some tickets while they’re available and get those dancing shoes on.
• “Archduke” | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. | Capital Stage, 2215 J St., Sacramento | $32-$45 | See this dark comedy about three of the men involved in the death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

• Hot Rod Bookstore Cruise-In | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 4-7 p.m. | Classic Registration Service, 7975 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights | Free | Check out some classic rides, munch on some hot dogs + enjoy the fall air.
• Comedy Fundraiser | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 8 p.m. | Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club, 1207 Front St., Sacramento | Free | Start the giving season off with some laughs — cost of entry is an unwrapped, new toy. Proceeds benefit Toys for Tots.

• Halloween Bar Crawl | Friday, Oct. 27 + Saturday, Oct. 28 | 4-11:59 p.m. | The Zebra Club, 1900 P St., Sacramento | $18-$22.50 | Start your weekend with some hauntingly good spirits. Tickets include a costume contest, drink specials, waived cover at all venues + an after party.
• Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $100-$880 | Cheer on the Beam Team at the first home game of this year’s NBA season.
• Plenty O’ Pumpkins Patch | Friday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Oct. 29 | Times vary | Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum, 1200 Front St., Sacramento | Free | Get picking, Sacramento. Pumpkins are priced by size and proceeds help fund the Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento.

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• Nothing can stop The Claw. In case you missed it (and by that we also mean our Jim Carrey reference), Sacramento’s Claw will be hitting the streets again starting Nov. 1. Check online to see when it will be making rounds in your neighborhood. (Sac Bee)

• Oh my gourd — check out the finalists for our SACtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest. Vote for your favorite jack-o’-lantern by end of day today + be sure to read our newsletter on Friday, Oct. 27 to see which pumpkin wins.

• No. 6. That’s where Sacramento International Airport ranked on J.D. Power’s 2023 North American Airports survey of large airports, which looked at factors like accessibility and food + retail options. Be sure to check our full guide to SMF before you travel. (J.D. Power)

• Exclusive shopping party and a chance to win a $1,000 gift card? We’re all ears — and wallets. Seize the day at Nordstrom Rack’s Grand Opening at 3561 N. Freeway Blvd. this Thursday, Oct. 26, at 8 a.m. for more freebies, treats + deals.

• Stuck in the mud? Just moooove. After an especially rainy Sunday in El Dorado County, a not-so-little gal needed CAL FIRE’s assistance to do just that. Did we mention, she’s a cow? The crew hoisted her back to her feet with fire hoses and brought her home safe and sound.

• Public registration is now open for MOSAC’s next Design Lab Maker Workshop, “Intro to Making: Wind Turbines.” Designed for grades five through eight, the workshop will be held in four morning or afternoon sessions on Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, and Dec. 16. Learn more + register.*

• This was rated one of the best reward cards of 2023 — and it’s offering a $300 welcome bonus. Learn more about the card and start racking up those rewards.*

• Nom Nom’s pre-portioned meals for dogs are made with whole-food ingredients you actually recognize — like sweet potato, beef, and pork. Get 50% off your first order (plus, free shipping).*

• Assess your risk by location — enter your address to check flood hazard information in your area.
• Prep now — build an emergency evacuation kit + make a plan for where to go and what to do with your pets.
• Download the Weather Channel app from Google Play or the App Store + sign up for extreme weather alerts.
• Consider purchasing flood insurance.