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58º | Scattered showers | 89% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:18 a.m. | Sunset 5:16 p.m.
 

☀️ It’s time for a sunny disposition

City Editor Madeline’s favorite rainy day activities in Sacramento
Low clouds hang over Sacramento's downtown buildings and Old Sacramento's waterfront in the foreground. The sky and water of the river are gray.
A rainy day in Sacramento doesn’t have to be gloomy. | Photo by SACtoday staff
I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day, and it’s all because of these Sacramento gems.

City Editor Madeline, here. Whether you’re just trying to stay dry, or looking for a little fun, I’ve got just the thing to cure those rainy day blues.

The Morning Fork | 1111 21st St.
First, you have to start the day off right with breakfast at this mom-and-pop diner. I’m a big fan of the Potato Platter — come on, you can’t go wrong with potatoes. Ever.

Time Tested Books | 1114 21st St.
Yes, you read the address right. Mosey right on over across the street to peruse books while you recover from that food coma. The exposed brick, book-filled shelves, and scattered reading spots make this place the perfect cozy stop.

The Smart Axe | 2012 K St.
Okay, this one’s a little out there, but just hear me out. One of the worst parts of a rainy day is the restlessness from being stuck inside. Therefore, I present to you — rainy day axe-throwing.

Grab a soup | Locations vary
Rainy days and soup just go together, I don’t make the rules. Check out our guide for a great list of spots to find a steaming bowl of comfort in Sacramento.

Visit a museum | Locations vary
Maybe you have some kids that need to let off some steam, or you just really want to stay out a bit longer — either way, Sacramento is home to amazing museums for science, history, art, and more.

For more fun ideas in the City of Trees, you’ll want to give these guides a read and really get those gears turning.
Events
Monday, Jan. 22
  • Sacramento Kings vs. Atlanta Hawks | Monday, Jan. 22 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $22+ | Pro tip: Golden 1 Credit Union members can show up early for behind-the-scenes access before the game.
  • Riff Fest | Monday, Jan. 22 | 6-9:30 p.m. | STAB! Comedy Theater, 1710 Broadway, Sacramento | Donations accepted | Bring your A Game or just tune in and watch this battle of wits + comedy competition.
Tuesday, Jan. 23
  • Unified Wine & Grape Symposium | Tuesday, Jan. 23-Thursday, Jan. 25 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, 1401 K St., Sacramento | $40+ | Register today for access to learn all about the future of the wine industry.
  • Palm Street Trivia Night | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Palm Street Pub & Grill, 6416 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael | Cost of purchase | Test your knowledge in four rounds of trivia for the chance to take home a prize.
  • Taco Tuesday | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Tipsy Putt, 630 K St., Ste. 120, Sacramento | Cost of purchase | Grab a $5 draft beer or margarita + hit the (mini) green with some friends.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
  • Blues & Bourbon: Lucky Losers | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 5:30 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $16 | Stop in for some sweet, sweet soul music, with a side of bluesy gospel.
  • Speed Dating | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | The Bank, 629 J St., Sacramento | $32.95+ | Skip the swiping — Singles ages 32-44 are welcome to mix and mingle at this curated dating experience.
  • Open Mic | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Torch Club, 904 15th St., Sacramento | $10 | Get out of your comfort zone by performing for a live audience + discovering new local talents.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Calling all macaroni maniacs — South Florida-based chain I Heart Mac & Cheese is coming to Sacramento. The new Midtown restaurant (1631 K St.) opens Monday, Feb. 5, and is giving away free mac and cheese bowls for a year to its first 25 customers. (FOX40)
Biz
  • Woman-owned business and consulting firm Clutch just opened its corporate headquarters in Rancho Cordova. The 2,600-sqft space hosts a co-working area + offices. Clutch says the shift to in-person aims to create a supportive environment for the growing staff + expected expansion in the next year. (KCRA 3)
Trending
  • UC Davis found Smokey Bear a new friend. A billboard on Interstate 80 that used to read, “Only you can prevent wildfires,” now sports Burnie the Bobcat + the new slogan, “Only you can decide our fiery future.” This encapsulates the evolution of California’s nuanced relationship with fire. (CapRadio)
Ranked
  • In a new joint report from the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Placer County ranked No. 2 in quality of life, as well as No. 4 in health, out of all California counties. The area is recognized for having an active community + strengths in vaccination rates, education levels, and healthcare access. (Roseville Today)
Drink
  • Southside Park is about to gain a new wine bar. Alma Wine Bar & Shop will takeover a ~1,300-sqft space (1200 S St., Ste. B.), filling it with comfortable seating and lounge areas in the front + a bar and retail space in the back. Customers can expect a global selection of wines, and small plates like empanadas and salads. (Sac Biz Journal)
Cause
  • Looking for ways to participate in the community? Join in on a citywide spring clean-up effort on Saturday, April 13. You can register at your desired volunteer location to help beautify the town + take care of our big floating space rock together.
Pets
  • District 1 Councilwoman Lisa Kaplan is looking for vendors for a pet adoption and foster event on Saturday, Feb. 10. Interested vendors that sell pet-centric goods like treats, bandannas, toys + art can reach out for an application.
 
Civic

🏙️ What’s going down in Downtown?

State workers could be returning to downtown Sacramento
An aerial view of the bright yellow Tower Bridge over the Sacramento River, with a view of downtown buildings in the background.
Downtown Sacramento relies on Kings fans and office workers for much of its foot traffic. | Photo by @mrryanedwards
A letter was recently sent to California Environmental Protection Agency employees asking workers to return back to the office at least two days per week starting this spring.

The mass exodus of state workers from office buildings during the pandemic had a significant impact on Downtown’s restaurants and businesses.

According to Mike Ault, executive director of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, the state of California owns almost 40% of the neighborhood’s real estate.

Out of the roughly 250,000 state employees, around half of them are able to work remotely — and two-thirds of CalEPA’s ~6,000 employees are fully remote.

So, what could this change mean?

Partial return of the workforce to CalEPA’s 25-story building (1001 I St.) would bring back thousands in foot traffic — multiple times per week — to surrounding businesses.

This could also be a key decision that leads other state offices to follow suit, bringing more remote employees into a hybrid-style work flow + boosting the bustle of Sac’s downtown grid.
The Buy

The Buy 1.22.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
The perfect sauce to celebrate National Hot Sauce Day today: Sobremesa’s Citrus Habanero Hot Sauce. This small-batch mole and salsa company combined ripe citrus with spicy habanero to make a bright, fiery sauce that tingles the taste buds.
Answered

We asked, “Do you eat (conventional) meat?” — here’s what you said:
29.3% of readers are vegan or vegetarian, 29.3% eat a lot of meat, 14.7% only eat certain types of meat, 23.9% eat meat every once in a while, and 2.8% chose "other."

Most of you are veggie-based or eat a lot of meat.

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Graphic by SACtoday staff

For people in the “certain types” category, popular meat choices were chicken, fish, and grass-fed beef.

Many of you noted that you like to avoid factory meat products, sourcing from local farms + suppliers instead.

Impossible meat received several honorable mentions from those that prefer plant-based options.
Don't remember why we asked?
 
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Today’s edition by:
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