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🎁 Wrapping up the best of 2023 just for you

Top 5: The Best of SACtoday in 2023
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The Tower Bridge gets our vote for “Best Landmark of 2023". | Photo by @g_reyes_visions
Time flies when you’re having fun, Sacramento — and boy did we have fun in 2023.

This year, we created 200+ newsletters and ~350 posts on social media with the goal of keeping our community informed, activated, and engaged.

So before we celebrate the beginning of a new year, we wanted to look back on the top SACtoday stories from 2023 + give a huge thank you to our readers and members of the community that made this year so spectacular.

1️⃣ Breakfast burritos in Sac | March 17 | 💥 2,911 views
Move over avocado toast — breakfast burritos are clearly the preferred way to start the day in Sacramento.

2️⃣ Barbecue spots in Sac | June 2 | 💥 2,848 views
The real question we need answered now is which style of barbecue do Sacramentans prefer — Texas, Carolina, Kansas City, or Memphis?

3️⃣ Sushi restaurants in Sac | April 25 | 💥 2,512 views
There’s nothing fishy about these sushi listings, which are guaranteed to make you come back for more.

4️⃣ California State Fair & Food Festival: Know before you go | July 7 | 💥 2,087 views
We made sure to share all the need-to-know details so you could spend a day in the sun feasting + frolicking.

5️⃣ What’s the plan for Sunrise Mall? | Sept. 5 | 💥 1,540 views
Civic development takes time — which is why we offered this reminder of what Citrus Heights’ plans for this local retail landmark.
Events
Tuesday, Dec. 12
  • Xtreme Hip Hop with StaXxD Studio | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 8345 Folsom Blvd., Ste. 117, Sacramento | $15 | Get your blood pumping while you sweat to the beat at this aerobics class.
  • Santa and Sirens Parade | Tuesday, Dec. 12-Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7 p.m. | Locations vary, Elk Grove | The Cosumnes Fire Department and Elk Grove Police Department are hosting Santa Claus for a special parade.
  • Pence Gallery Holiday Market | Tuesday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec. 24 | 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis | Free | Shop soaps, candles, scarves, hats, art, and more from 60+ artists.
  • Tire Collection Event | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Special Waste Collection Center, 9255 Disposal Ln., Elk Grove | Dispose of your old tires in an environmentally-conscious way.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
  • Highly Suspect | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 7 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $80+ | The Cape Cod-based rockers storm the City of Trees.
  • Cantina Alley Codigo Cocktail Class | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Midtown’s Cantina Alley, 2320 Jazz Alley, Sacramento | $55 | Learn to create four signature cocktails with an experienced mixologist.
  • That’s Messed Up Live: Anywhere But Hudson | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste 225, Sacramento | $30.25 | In the criminal justice system, podcasts are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the podcasters, who create the content; and the live audience, who come out to see the recordings. These are their stories.
Thursday, Dec. 14
  • Sacramento Kings vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $19+ | Three words — Light. The. Beam.
  • Jazz Night | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Two Rivers Cider, 4311 Attawa Ave., Ste. 300, Sacramento | Free | Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, join TwoRiversTrio for live acoustic jazz + drinks.
  • Drag Bingo | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Tipsy Putt, 630 K St., Ste. 120, Sacramento | $5 | Stop by for bingo + beer with the chance to win prizes, hosted by Sacramento’s Apple Adams.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Development
  • City officials are beginning another round of maintenance for Sacramento’s flood prevention systems. The Department of Utilities has work planned at four sites across the city, which will begin on staggered dates between today and Thursday, Dec. 21. (Sacramento City Express)
Trending
  • A group of skiers at Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Resort could bear-ly contain themselves as a black bear sprinted past them while they hit the slopes over the weekend. (ABC 10)
Seasonal
  • It seems our furry friends have caught the holiday spirit — Folsom City Zoo is offering nighttime holiday-themed tours for residents. Lights and decorations adorn the six-acre zoo, with carolers on hand to serenade the animals — and guests — as well. (CBS 13)
Sports
  • Three-time WNBA champion Chelsea Gray is joining the Sacramento Kings broadcast team, according to a press release from the team. Prior to her nine year WNBA career, Gray played college basketball at Duke and was a top five recruit out of St. Mary’s High School in Stockton.
Edu
  • Beginning in January, John F. Kennedy High School will offer courses for students to learn about building and maintaining electric vehicles. The move comes on the heels of a state law that mandates all cars sold in California be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. (Cap Radio)
Arts
  • The Bay Area-based photographer who was known for collaborating with farm-to-fork chefs, Gail Skoff, has donated a personal collection of photographs to the UC Davis Library. Skoff’s photos can be seen on display in the Peter J. Shields Library, as well as the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art until Sunday, Dec. 17.
Eat
  • Raw Superfoods Cafe is coming to Howe ‘Bout Arden. The chain — which is based in the Bay Area + already has an Elk Grove location — will fill the 1,307-sqft space left behind by ice cream shop CREAM, with an expected February opening. (Sac Biz Journal)
Drink
  • Palm Tree Brewing Co. is planning on converting the space at 10148 Fair Oaks Blvd. into a brewery and taproom. Co-owner Derek Clark said the space is expected to open between August and September of next year, with plans for a covered rooftop patio in the works as well. (Sac Biz Journal)
 
Shop

Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
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Gifts on gifts on gifts. | Photo by SACtoday staff
Happy December. We thought we’d ring in the most festive month of the year appropriately — with holiday gift guides featuring our editors’ top present picks.

Scroll to shop, get inspired, and maybe even snag a locally made gift or two, courtesy of Madeline’s and Jordan’s exquisite taste.

Madeline’s picks

Sacramento Skyline Cocktail Glasses, $39.99 | “These would make a great gift for anyone looking to equip their bar cart with a local staple. The etched design is dishwasher safe, so clean up is easy!”

Mini Dough Bowl Candle, $26.95 | “Nothing says fall or winter quite like a candle. I love the tobacco scent — earthy, cozy, and perfect for a rainy day inside.”

Jordan’s picks

Sacramento Capitol Critters T-Shirt, $35 | “Rep your local wildlife with this shirt that shows love for all the furry friends outside the State Capitol Building.”

Sacramento Monopoly, $44.99 | “Ruin all your relationships at your favorite local landmarks with this twist on the classic board game.”
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The go-to gift for people who have everything: a scented candle.
 
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