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Travel and Outdoors
Pumpkin patches around Sacramento
Go big or gourd home.
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What’s with the tree cutting along American River Parkway?
Here’s what we know about the American River Levees project in Sacramento.
January 26, 2024
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Walking trends in Sacramento
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Sacramento compares.
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Opening dates for Lake Tahoe resorts for the 2023-2024 season
Get ready to shred.
November 3, 2023
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Jordan Radach
A grey, cylindrical facility on a sidewalk with a photo of a rose on the door and a "restroom" sign next to the door.
City
Become privy to these privies: Sacramento’s modular public restroom
This Portland-made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
October 17, 2023
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Pulse-pounding first date ideas in Sacramento
A heart-thumping good time
May 16, 2023
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Parks and Recreation
Hagginwood Park sports field gets a makeover
Time to play ball
May 16, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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Development
Everything we know about the zoo’s move to Elk Grove
Animal-style development
May 9, 2023
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Travel and Outdoors
Placer County approves expansion of Hidden Falls Regional Park
Lace up those hiking boots.
April 11, 2023
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Music
Concerts In the Park hosts lineup announcement party
Time to get excited.
March 28, 2023
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