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🌳 Oak Park origins
Oak Park was founded in the 1880s by real estate developer Edwin Alsip | photo by SACtoday Staff
In the 1880s, there was an oak grove — but there wasn’t quite an Oak Park in Sacramento. Not until real estate developer Edwin Alsip transformed a 230-acre ranch, known then as William Doyle Ranch, and renamed it.
Not long afterward, Oak Park became home to Sacramento’s first “streetcar suburb,” with the cars being pulled by horses and then replaced by electric trolleys in 1891.
Once this mode of transportation picked up steam, it brought business and residents with it. For example, Steen’s Bar opened in 1892 (closed in 1969) as Oak Park’s first business under the Electric Railroad Exchange.
To add to the neighborhood’s amenities, the California State Fair moved to a fairground on Stockton Blvd in 1909, where Aggie Square is today.
“Conjuring Tapes” | 7-9 p.m. | The Tower Theatre | $18 | Join the cast + crew of the horror film for its world premiere.
Friday, April 11
Rick Glassman | Friday, April 11-Saturday, April 12 | Times vary | Punch Line | $32+ | The comic and actor known for his role on the NBC sitcom “Undateable” and web series “The Sixth Lead” takes the mic.
Terence Blanchard: “FLOW” | 7:30 p.m. | Mondavi Center, Davis | $20+ | The Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter, composer, and Oscar nominee celebrates the 20th anniversary of his seminal album.
Saturday, April 12
ARC Horticulture Spring Plant Sale 2025 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | American River College | Free | Buy student-grown seasonal annuals, vegetables, perennials, native plants, berries, succulents, and more.
32nd Annual Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | William Land Park | $35+ | Walk or run this 2K and 5K with your pup in support of Sacramento SPCA and stay for the Bark in the Park Festival afterwards.
Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival | 1-5 p.m. | Southside Park | $110+ | We expect epic cheese pulls at this fest dedicated to the gooey comfort food complete with a beer garden + live music.
New York Mets vs. The Athletics | 1:05 p.m. | Sutter Health Park | $82+ | It’s an East Coast vs. West Coast showdown in West Sac.
Jimmy O. Yang: “Big & Tall Tour” | 8 p.m. | Thunder Valley Casino, Lincoln | $54+ | The “Silicon Valley” and “Space Force” actor hits the stand-up circuit.
Sunday, April 13
Yoga at the Winery | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lucid Winery & Event Venue | $29 | Yoga, a calming sound bath, and drinks — yep, we can go with that flow.
Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings | 12:30 p.m. | Golden 1 Center | $62+ | It’s the “Sixth Man Celebration” at Golden 1, a game dedicated to the Kings’ incredible fans.
Monday, April 14
WWE Monday Night RAW | 4:30 p.m. | Golden 1 Center | $86+ | Watch the world’s best professional wrestlers duke it out — drama and thrills guaranteed.
The city of Folsom was awarded $3.7 million in federal funds for bridge upkeep. Officials said the design process will take until 2026, then construction can begin the following year. (ABC 10)
Opening
Ace Pickleball Club is opening a 42,000-sqft facility with 15 indoor courts in Folsom. This is the first-ever California location for the national company. It should be open this fall. (Folsom Times)
Traffic
The Department of Public Works is updating parking meters across the city. The local agency is bringing cashless kiosks to replace single zone meters. While these can be paid via the ParkMobile app, visitors can also use coins at select stations and parking garages. (Sacramento City Express)
Civic
Sacramento City Council might deem select areas as “entertainment zones” where folks could drink alcohol in public. Parts of K Street, R Street, and Capitol Mall were all named possible locations. (CBS Sacramento)
Outdoors
California State Park is planning a significant restoration of Vikingsholm at Emerald Bay State Park. It will cause certain parts of the park to be closed, but officials expect work to be completed by the fall.
Watch
"NO ADDRESS,” a drama movie shot entirely in Sacramento, is now available for streaming on premium platforms like AppleTV and Amazon Prime. It stars Ashanti, Beverly D’Angelo, and William Baldwin, and sports a 98% approval rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
Sports
As the NBA season winds down, Sacramento is in a hotly contested race for a play-in spot. The Kings took on the Denver Nuggets last night and face the LA Clippers on Friday, April 11. Hear from the local experts on the Kings with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Slice, anyone? Sacramento’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — we’ve put together a knead-to-know list of 15 places to grab a pie.
Local legends
Pieces Pizza by the Slice
Not a fan of decision-making? Look no further than Pieces, where you can get a little of everything. Slingin’ slices since ’93, this joint also has vegan + gluten-free options.
Think outside the pizza box
Pizzasaurus Rex
In addition to multiple vegan options, the menu includes the tantalizing potato pizza — a white sauce pie topped with potatoes, onions, garlic, parsley, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Fancier fare
Majka Pizzeria and Bakery
This vegetarian pizzeria uses local produce and offers daily specials complemented by a recommended bottle of wine.
Hey there, Sacramento. I’m Mitch and I’m going to be holding down the fort for the next two sends. Don’t worry — I grew up a massive Chris Webber fan and I’m still not over the 2002 Western Conference Finals. It was one of the first heartbreaks of my early sports fandom.
The Buy
The shoe of the summer: sneaker mules (aka smules). Effortlessly stylish and easy to slip on, these can be paired with your go-to shorts, sundresses, linen jumpsuits, and more. These are five of our favorites:
👟 Under $150: Dolce Vita’s sporty-chic sneaker mules in a fun + flirty pink floral pattern.
👟 Under $80: This pair by Anne Klein that will go with practically everything in your closet.
👟 Under $60: Blowfish Malibu’s platform style with adjustable lacing and a unique patterned insole.
👟 Under $50: These Naturalizer white leather smules made with comfort technology for all-day walking.
👟 Under $30: These canvas kicks available in 15+ colors and constructed with a memory foam insole for maximum comfort.
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