10.30.2023

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52º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:23 a.m. | Sunset 5:01 p.m.

Culture

👋 Meet the editors behind SACtoday

City Editors Jordan and Madeline are frozen in a jump mid-air, with Sacramento's capitol building in the background.

City Editors Jordan and Madeline jump for joy after curating this very article. | Photo by SACtoday staff

Hey Sacramentans, Jordan + Madeline here. We work together to highlight hyperlocal news and happenings in the Sacramento area — both through our newsletter + social media.

Jordan has been with SACtoday for nearly two years + Madeline joined us in early October. We want to use this opportunity to give our readers a proper introduction and share some of our favorite things about the City of Trees.

🏈 Meet Jordan

Q: Describe your perfect day in Sacramento.
A: Breakfast from Oscar’s Very Mexican Food, followed by lunch at Jack’s Urban Eats, and dinner at Uncle Vito’s Slice of N.Y. Throw in a little Concerts in the Park action and I’m not sure there’s more I could ask for.

Q: You’re taking someone on a date in Sacramento. Where are you going?
A: Speaking of Vito’s — my now girlfriend and I had our first date at Uncle Vito’s back when it was still on 16th Street. If, however, something happened to her and she told me to move on and be happy, then — after the appropriate amount of grieving — I’d probably pick NEO Escape Rooms. I really like puzzles + it’s a great activity to learn how someone’s brain works and how they handle stress.

Q: What’s something every new Sacramentan should know?
A: That you will develop allergies to one of thousands of trees across the city. It’s not a question of if — but when.

📚 Meet Madeline

Q: You’re ordering a drink from a SAC coffee shop. What’s in it?
A: If you’re a regular at Temple Coffee, then maybe you know about their seasonal ginger syrup. I love ordering a dirty chai (chai + espresso) with oat milk, then adding in their ginger syrup to finish. Iced or hot, every time it is amazing and really hits the spot on a cozy fall day. A barista at their location on K Street gave me the idea, and I haven’t looked back since.

Q: What were the last three things you did downtown?
A: Shopping at the Midtown Farmers Market, grabbing a bagel at Goodside Coffee + strolling the streets to take in Sac’s array of vibrant murals.

Q: What is your favorite sweet treat in Sacramento?
A: I’m a sucker for Freeport Bakery‘s croissants. I have to be a little snobby about this after living next to authentic French patisseries. Freeport’s croissants have that perfect buttery, flaky texture I know and love.

Events

Monday, Oct. 30

Oak-toberfest | Monday, Oct. 30 | 5-7 p.m. | B Street Theatre, 2700 Capitol Ave., Sacramento | $150 | Immerse yourself in delectable cuisine + enjoy live entertainment all while celebrating our region’s trees.
Haunted Howl-o-ween Party | Monday, Oct. 30 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Wag Hotels Sacramento, 1759 Enterprise Blvd., West Sacramento | $10 | This one’s for the peeps with pooches — costume contests, trick-or-treating, dog-friendly games + a silent auction.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

TreeBoy’s Trunk or Treat | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | TreeCity Print & Embroidery, 6512 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento | Free | Don’t know where to bring the kids yet? It’s not too late — reserve your spot to trick-or-treat from decorated trunks and enjoy free food + activities.
Declan McKenna | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $33 | Not feeling the fall festivities, but still want something to do? Catch this English singer-songwriter for a night of indie rock + skip the trick-or-treating.
Dead Night | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7-9 p.m. | Two Rivers Cider, 4311 Attawa Ave., Ste. 300, Sacramento | Free | Come celebrate the grooviest band of the 60s with drinks, games + grub.

Wednesday, Nov. 1

Dia de los Muertos Celebration | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 4-6 p.m. | Women’s Wisdom Art, 1029 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento | Free | Bring pictures and mementos of loved ones for the center’s altar. Mask up inside for the art projects, music + free tamales while supplies last.
Trivia Night | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Clubhouse, 5150 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael | Free | It’s happy hour all night, so bring your A-game and some friends to win it all.

Thursday, Nov. 2

MOSAC Happy Hours | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, 400 Jibboom St., Sacramento | $15 | Catch a Multiverse Theater presentation or a stage show in the featured gallery — all exhibits are open for you to browse with a drink in hand at this suds-filled night of science.
Speak Out! Sac + Queer Takeover | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 6-10 p.m. | Drake’s: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento | Free | Don’t miss out on an evening of queer love kicking off with a happy hour + diving into open mic sets, all to the sweet beats of DJ Genetixx.

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News Notes

Real Estate

A brand new, resort-style estate in Loomis sold for $6.275 million, making it the highest-priced residential sale in the Sacramento region this year. Features of the property include a heated infinity pool, two four-car garages + private gate entrance. (Sac Bee)

On This Day

On Oct. 30, 1850, Charles Robinson and James McClatchy published the first edition of Settlers and Miners’ Tribune newspaper. After the paper’s two-month lifespan, McClatchy moved on to eventually become editor of The Daily Bee (which would become the Sacramento Bee).

Civic

Last week, Sacramento officials released new recommendations that would allow owners in single-family zones to build four to eight units on their property. The announcement comes after three years of studying how to densify single-family neighborhoods throughout the city.

Trending

No, you’re not crazy — the Beam is actually brighter. After fans mentioned being able to see the Beam from farther away than usual, the Kings confirmed that the equipment is now beefed up with an additional 350-watt laser cannon, bringing the total number of cannons to seven. (Sac Bee)

Legacy

Former Sacramento mayor and lawmaker Phillip L. Isenberg died at age 84 last week. Known for being a patron of the arts, Isenberg was responsible for the establishment of the Sacramento Office of Arts and Culture.

Learn

Step out of real life and into the mind-blowing mysteries of our universe at MOSAC’s Multiverse Theater. See the night sky, our solar system, or take a tour of our universe at the dome. See the schedule + buy tickets.*

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Beauty

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Drink

A new brew and poet that are out of this world

New beer and artists that are out of this world in Sacramento

Two men stand arm-in-arm behind a four pack of beer with martian heads on the labels.

Oak Park Brewing Co. Brand Ambassador Tim Fortier (left) and poet Kory Vance (right) met through community involvement two years ago. | Photo by SACtoday staff

City Editor Madeline here — over the weekend, I joined Oak Park Brewing Co. for their release of a new beer — Alien Tea Strong Ale. The release event featured live readings from local poets and mixing by DJ SantanaMustDie to really set the vibe.

The new brew was a collab inspired by local poet Kory Vance + his most recent book titled “Poems About Aliens.”

Alien Tea is on the lower end of the strong ale spectrum with an eight percent ABV, an intentional choice to make it palatable to a wider audience. Per my taste buds, the beer landed somewhere between a hazy ale and pale ale, and rounded off with a slight sea salt finish.

Oak Park Brewing Co. will continue to serve Alien Tea Strong Ale while supplies least, so stop by to try this extra-terrestrial brew while you can.

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Answered

Where are you trick-or-treating this year?

A box full of Halloween candy and note cards that say "trick or treat." — There are neighborhoods all over Sacramento — which is best for trick-or-treaters?
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Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Recently, we asked where you were hitting the streets for Halloween treats.

Half of you answered East Sacramento. We totally get it — East Sac is home to the Fab 40s, where rumor has it the houses and candy bars are bigger and better.

Fairytale Town was runner-up.

We also want to give an honorable mention to Erin H.'s response, our personal favorite — “I will be eating a bowl of candy from my own couch.” You get it, Erin. You really get it.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madeline

From the editor

Some of my favorite costumes (handmade of course) I’ve worn to date are Mermaid Man — EEEeeeeeEEEEviIIIIIIiiiil — and the iconic fannypack + turtleneck meme of Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson. No, I won’t be sharing photos. Imagination is a wonderful thing.

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