• Vote Center locations across Sacramento are officially open beginning today for the Presidential General Election. Dates and hours vary by location; find the one closest to you. If you prefer voting on Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 5 — all locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. that day.

• Several downtown and midtown Sacramento streets are closed this weekend due to the IRONMAN California triathlon happening Sunday, Oct. 27. Locals should expect traffic delays on portions of westbound + eastbound 50, plus Old Sacramento, downtown, and Capital Mall from 5th to 9th streets. See the full list of road closures.

• Wong Center is now open, a housing development for low-income seniors located in downtown’s Railyards District. The complex features 150 one- and two-bedroom units, plus amenities including EV charging stations, a community garden, bocce ball courts, a dog park, and on-site resident services like wellness programs.

• REI Co-op will debut six new locations in 2025 and one of them will be in the Sacramento area. The camping, hiking, and outdoor retailer will open a store at 9145 W. Stockton Blvd. in Elk Grove next spring — at the previous Bed Bath & Beyond site. (The Sacramento Bee)

• 160,000. That’s how many people attended Aftershock at Discovery Park earlier this month. Meanwhile, last weekend’s GoldenSky fest attracted 75,000+ spectators. Due to the success of those annual events, Visit Sacramento is thinking about adding a third festival to Sac’s lineup — one that incorporates different genres. (The Sacramento Bee)

• After weighing the “risks and benefits,” MLB decided the Athletics will play ball on grass rather than artificial turf when they temporarily move to Sutter Health Park next season while their Las Vegas ballpark is being built. The team’s home opener is set for March 31, 2025. (ABC 10 + AP News)

• California State Parks is offering free, guided tours of Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park daily, 1-8 p.m., through Thursday, Oct. 31. The Halloween-themed tours — best for visitors ages 10+ — will feature historic tales and supernatural surprises, plus a hay bale maze and photo ops. Reservations are required.

• We’re hearing great things about the current options at The Line — the Elvas Avenue ghost kitchens churning out takeout from 10+ local restaurants. When it comes to fried chicken, The Sammich from Nash & Proper is fire. Want to keep up with local food news? Read more on our website.

• Sacramento ranks No. 28 in WalletHub’s Best Cities for Halloween — a study that factored in metrics like costume stores per capita and the share of potential trick-or-treat stops. We get it — our pumpkin patches alone make our city a gourd place to enjoy the season.

• OK, time for some mild, hot, and spicy Kings season predictions — including that Keegan Murray will make 250 three-pointers. Hear from the local experts on the Sacramento Kings with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

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Keeping spirits up

• Hook & Ladder | Monday-Friday, 2:30-6 p.m. | Snag a Tecate + shot of whiskey for $8 or opt for a La Luchadora cocktail for $7.

Beer lovers

• The Green Room | Tuesday-Saturday, 4-5 p.m. | The “Golden Hour” menu features $2 Hamms Lager and rotating draft beer at $5 a pop.

Hungry for meal deals

• Public House | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Get 50% off select pizzas and appetizers at this downtown spot — plus $1 off big drafts.

Powering past the hour

• Kick’n Mule | All day Sunday | If you’re a little less happy hour and a little more Sunday Funday, Kick’n Mule has great deals, especially during football season. Think $2 off all mules, $5 select shooters, $8 Ballpark Nachos, and $2 off all appetizers.