Parks and Recreation

A pumpkin patch at Boa Vista Orchards.
Travel and Outdoors
Pumpkin patches around Sacramento
Go big or gourd home.
October 09, 2024 01:00 PM
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Jordan Radach
A view Sacramento's American River Parkway with trees that have been cut down on the opposite bank of the river.
Development
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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Jordan Radach
Sneakers on pavement.
Culture
Walking trends in Sacramento
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Sacramento compares.
December 5, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A landscape shot of Palisades Tahoe
Travel and Outdoors
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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Brianna Williams
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Entertainment
Pulse-pounding first date ideas in Sacramento
A heart-thumping good time
May 16, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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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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Jordan Radach
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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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Jordan Radach
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Music
Concerts In the Park hosts lineup announcement party
Time to get excited.
March 28, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.
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Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to Sacramento
The spine-tingling pop-up will take over The Snug in downtown Sac from Tuesday, Oct. 1 to Thursday, Oct. 31.
September 12, 2024
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Food
Where to get breakfast burritos in Sacramento
Time to chow down.
August 22, 2024
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Food
Barbecue spots around Sacramento
Hot off the grill, these Sacto spots sizzle.
August 22, 2024
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The two owners of The Dreamland Cinema stand on either side of a movie theater marquee.
Culture
Calling All Dreamers 2024 dubs The Dreamland Cinema its winner
This microcinema won Downtown Sac’s business contest.
February 26, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Sacramento Pride March & Festival
Culture
Dates announced for the 2024 Pride March and Festival in Sacramento
SacPride is coming back this summer for Pride Month celebrations + entertainment.
February 26, 2024
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Food
Vote in SACtoday’s pizza bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in Sac? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
February 23, 2024
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Spring 2024 weather forecast for Sacramento, CA
Prepare for spring weather in Sacramento with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
February 23, 2024
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Jordan Radach
An exhibit inside SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity showcases the scenery of Mars, with dusty displays of rocky terrain + an example of the Mars Explorer control room.
Culture
Museums to visit during Free Museum Weekend in Sacramento
From art galleries to science exhibits, these participating museums will be free to visit Saturday, March 2 + Sunday, March 3.
February 22, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
An election ballet is held in the air in front of a brick building.
City
Your guide to voting for the 2024 primary election in Sacramento
Here are the important dates and information you need to know for voting on Tuesday, March 5.
February 22, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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Business
Answered: What local Sacramento business would you like to see make a comeback?
We asked, you delivered.
February 21, 2024
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Jordan Radach