• Removing zoning designations that limit how many residential units can be built on a lot
• Outlining the floor area ratio (the ratio between a property’s square footage + the gross square footage of a potential building) for different zoning designations
• Increasing the allowable floor area ratio (in some cases)

• Shop East Sac Kick Off Party | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Article Consignment Boutique, 706 56th St., Ste. 100, Sacramento | Enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment as you shop a variety of local vendors.
• Document This | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7 p.m. | Sacramento Comedy Spot, 1050 20th St., Ste. 130, Sacramento | $8 | Watch comedians improvise a mockumentary based entirely on your suggestions.
• REAL Conversations Speaker Series | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7 p.m. | Harris Center, 10 College Pkwy., Folsom | Check out this panel discussion on neurodiversity led by Jen Oliver.
• The Ivy | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $18 | Enjoy tunes from this Oklahoma-based indie synth-pop trio.
• Café Tacvba | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 8 p.m. | Hard Rock Live Sacramento, 3317 Forty Mile Rd., Wheatland | $29.50-$179.50 | The Latin rock group brings 30+ years of tunes to the City of Trees.

• West Sacramento Tree Lighting | Friday, Dec. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | City Hall, 1110 West Capitol Ave., West Sacramento | Free | Kick off the holiday season with free activities, shopping, food + drinks, photos with Santa, and more.
• “A Raisin In The Sun” | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 3 | Times vary | Celebration Arts, 2727 B St., Sacramento | $21-$23 | See this adaptation of the story of a lower-class Black family’s struggle to gain middle-class acceptance.
• Winter Fest 2023 | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 3 | 12-7 p.m. | The Mills Station Arts and Culture Center, 10191 Mills Station Rd., Rancho Cordova | Free | Check out a collection of winter-themed art, speak with the creators, and browse vendor booths at this event.

• Sacramento officials have approved development of a 25,000-sqft community center on Franklin Boulevard. La Familia Counseling Center will offer food distribution, mental health resources, career training, and more upon its completion. (KCRA 3)

• The Downtown Sacramento Partnership has hired LA-based falconer Adam Baz to help alleviate the crow problem in downtown. Baz and his five-year-old hawk Jasper patrol the city streets at night in an attempt to deter crows from pooping throughout the neighborhood. (Sac Bee)

• All aboard. Throughout December, SacRT riders can hop a free ride on select bus routes across the City of Trees. The holiday-themed bus will service different routes each day, so make sure to plan accordingly. (FOX40)

• First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom announced that 35 state parks have been added to the Adventure Pass Program, which allows fourth graders to visit state parks at no cost. Some of the added stops include Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, as well as the California State Railroad Museum. (Sac Bee)

• New Helvetia Brewing Co. is restructuring into an employee-owned cooperative. Co-op memberships can be purchased for $300, which gives customers the ability to vote on a board of directors to oversee the brewery + its compliance with laws. (Sac Biz Journal)

• Jason Aldean, Rod Stewart, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are just a few of the A-list stars Thunder Valley Casino has secured for its 2024 slate of shows. The Venue at Thunder Valley will also play host to the Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 4.

• Lodi-based High Water Brewing Inc. is shutting down its East Sacramento location (1210 66th St.) at the end of December. Company president Steve Altimari said the brewery’s lease expired + the building owner chose not to renew the agreement. (Sac Biz Journal)

• Actress Jada Pinkett Smith will be at the Guild Theater Sunday, Dec. 3, discussing her new book “Worthy.” Tickets for the entanglement include a copy of Smith’s memoir — however, we recommend you keep her name out of your mouth. (FOX40)

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FedEx deadlines:

• Wednesday, Dec. 13 | FedEx Ground Economy
• Thursday, Dec. 21 | FedEx Home Delivery 2-Day
• Friday, Dec. 22 | FedEx Express Same Day

UPS deadlines:

• Tuesday, Dec. 19 | UPS 3-Day Select
• Wednesday, Dec. 20 | UPS Second Day Air
• Thursday, Dec. 21 | UPS Next Day Air

United States Postal Service deadlines:

• Saturday, Dec. 16 | Ground Advantage service
• Saturday, Dec. 16 | First-Class Mail service
• Monday, Dec. 18 | Priority Mail service
• Wednesday, Dec. 20 | Priority Mail Express service