Your guide to voting for the 2024 primary election in Sacramento
We made our voice heard for the 2022 elections. | Photo by SACtoday Staff
The 2024 Presidential Primary Election is creeping closer — falling on Tuesday, March 5, to be exact — and we’re here to prep you with the need-to-knows for this year’s ballot.
Your ballot depends on which district you’re voting in. Not sure which district you are? You can check your district and official ballot with Sacramento County. You have to be registered to vote in Sacramento County for this to work.
To register online, you will need three things:
Your California driver license or California identification card number
The last four digits of your social security number
Your date of birth
Important dates
It’s easy to miss a deadline, so we’ve compiled a timeline here that you can stick with:
Jan. 25–Feb. 24 — During this period, a County Voter Information Guide will be mailed to every registered voter (unless the voter has opted to receive the guide electronically.
Feb. 5 — Vote-by-mail ballots are mailed to all voters + ballot drop-off locations open.
Feb. 20 — This is the deadline to register to vote, except for same day registrations in-person.
Feb. 24 — The first opening day for vote centers, but not all will be available yet. Check this map for open locations as the date approaches.
March 5 — Election Day, all vote centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or before this date.
April 4 — This is the deadline for offices to certify election results.
East Sac Mixer | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Closet Trading Co., 478 Howe Ave., Sacramento | Free | Join East Sac’s Chamber of Commerce in networking + connecting with neighbors.
Women’s Connective | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Earth + Plant, 411 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste. 300, Folsom | $25 | Meet at Folsom’s first eco shop and refillery + make new friends.
Jake Blount Band | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 7 p.m. | Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts, 2700 Capitol Ave., Sacramento | $30 | Blount performs his newest album “Spider Tales,” which highlights Black and Indigenous histories of American folk music.
Friday, Jan. 19
Abstract Artist Talk | Friday, Jan. 19 | 6-7 p.m. | Mills Station Arts and Cultural Center, 10191 Mills Station Rd., Rancho Cordova | Free | Listen to artist Alexandra Yakovleva present her artistic journey + enjoy light refreshments.
Auric Flow | Friday, Jan. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | 1814 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento | Donations accepted | Bring a yoga mat for this flow, featuring a dark room meditation + sound healing.
Third Friday Irish Session | Friday, Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. | Fox & Goose, 1001 R St., Sacramento | Cost of purchase | Drop by the pub for a pint and some live Irish tunes.
Kombucha 101 | Friday, Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. | KC Kombucha, 3326 Broadway , Sacramento | $75 | Add this event to your to-brew list + learn all about best practices for your own booch batch.
Justin Bieber Night | Friday, Jan. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Ace of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $33.25 | You can be one less lonely girl at this event -- bring your friends for a night you won’t Beliebe.
Saturday, Jan. 20
Giants FanFest | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Sutter Health Park, 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento | Free | You don’t want to miss this one-day stop from Giants players, coaches, broadcasters, and more.
Horror Film Festival | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 1-10 p.m. | Colonial Theatre, 3522 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento | $30 | View a variety of horror films + immerse yourself in the thrill of the genre.
Sacramento will be installing 12 new electronic vehicle charging stations by this summer. Colonial Heights Library (4799 Stockton Blvd.), Belle Cooledge Library (5600 S. Land Park Dr.), and the Sam & Bonnie Pannell Community Center (2450 Meadowview Rd.) will be receiving the new stations. (KCRA 3)
Open
Mexican-American fusion restaurant Roosters on the River (1379 Garden Hwy.) opens today at 8 a.m. — The property overlooks the Sacramento River + features a white-walled, rustic interior with wood finishes and leather seats.
Coming Soon
Valenz Mexican Kitchen is taking over a restaurant property (3275 Coach Lane, Ste. B) in Cameron Park. Formerly occupied by Fondue 152, the space is now owned by the operator of Valenz Taco food truck, which will continue to operate after the new restaurant opens. (Sac Biz Journal)
Announced
After a meeting earlier this week, city councilmembers voted in favor of removing the city manager’s ability to put their own pay raise on the agenda. This comes after December’s meeting, which violated a state law when the council approved a $20,000 for city manager Howard Chan without public comment. (KCRA 3)
DYK
Did you know? The median age of a house in Sacramento is 38 years old. Around 44% of homes were built before 1980, and ~4% before 1940. The Sacramento region ranked No. 19 for oldest homes out of all California’s metros, with the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley area ranking No. 1. (Sac Bee)
Closing
Banana Republic at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville is closing its doors next week. Its last day of operation is Wednesday, Jan. 24, but the Arden Fair Mall location (1689 Arden Way, Ste. 1130) is still open + operating. (Sac Biz Journal)
Active
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Drink
♒ It’s almost Aquarius season
Which Sacramento coffee shop you’d be, based on your zodiac sign
Milka Coffee serves coffee + treats in shop, as well as wholesale coffee to take home. | Photo by SACtoday staff
We picked a coffee shop for each zodiac sign, and here’s what we think about you, Aquarius. Even if you don’t believe it’s written in the stars, it’s written right here.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
A Seat at the Table Books, 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Ste. 130, Elk Grove
There will always be a seat at the table for you, Aquarius. You’re intelligent and creative, so you’ll soak up this bookstore + cafe combo. Find a new read to flame that innovative spark while you power up for the day’s plans.
Not that you’ll listen to our advice anyways (you have your own bright ideas), but if you need some pointers — we recommend the white mocha paired with a chocolate croissant.
Want more? Find out which iconic Sacramento coffee shop you’d be, based on your zodiac sign.
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Definitely read up on it and see if it works for your household, but it’s been a lifesaver for my partner and I so far — especially in the winter months when my motivation is at an all time low.
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