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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 12:50 PM
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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
A pumpkin patch at Boa Vista Orchards.
Travel and Outdoors
Pumpkin patches around Sacramento, CA
Go big or gourd home.
September 14, 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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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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Concerts In the Park hosts lineup announcement party
Time to get excited.
March 28, 2023
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A portrait is hanging on the wall, depicting a cartoon person with full facial hair, glam makeup, and holding a razor to their beard line as if mid-shave. This is the logo of The Rev Barber and Salon. The rest of the interior of the shop includes plants and knickknacks like stones, candles, figurines, framed bug art, and more.
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Someone is opening the door into a brightly lit space. You can see into the room they are entering via large glass window walls, behind which people are signing in at a check-in desk. The pavement outside is wet and reflects the darkening sky.
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