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The two owners of The Dreamland Cinema stand on either side of a movie theater marquee.
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Calling All Dreamers 2024 dubs The Dreamland Cinema its winner
This microcinema won Downtown Sac’s business contest.
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Madeline Ewing
Sacramento Pride March & Festival
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Dates announced for the 2024 Pride March and Festival in Sacramento
SacPride is coming back this summer for Pride Month celebrations + entertainment.
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Trays of cupcakes of all flavor sit ready-to-order behind a glass display window.
Food
Places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Sacramento
These treats will hit the sweet spot for your taste buds with candy, baked goods, and more.
February 8, 2024
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The interior of La Costa Cafe features gray concrete flooring, white walls and ceiling, with wood-finished booths and seating. The background reveals a wall of windows letting in natural light, and large tropical plants are dispersed throughout.
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The newest coffee shop in Sacramento
La Costa Cafe is open and ready for your business — or pleasure.
January 25, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."
Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 24, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
A black cat with green eyes sits on top of a vintage wooden record player, in front of a wall of record albums on display.
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Loving Cats Worldwide comes to Sacramento
Cat lovers won’t want to miss this traveling competition + expo for all things cats + kitties.
January 11, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Five mugs of hot drinks surround a pinecone, on a table decorated with sprigs of pine and cinnamon sticks.
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Last minute local gifts in Sacramento
Running behind on gift shopping? Don’t get your wrapping paper in a bunch — here are some easy + thoughtful gifts for your Sacramento sweethearts.
December 18, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
Red and gold ribbon bows adorn a garland, wrapped around the exterior of a seating area at Old Soul in Downtown Sacramento.
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Holiday events this weekend in Sacramento
We’re diving into holiday season this weekend with galleries, festivals, markets, and more.
December 12, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
The Capitol Building in Sacramento is backed by a pink and purple sunset.
Retail
The best service providers in Sacramento, according to locals
Sacramentans voted on their favorite service providers in the area — here’s what they chose.
December 6, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
A large tree is adorned with ornaments and tinsel in front of the Capitol Building.
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Your guide to a perfect winter day in Sacramento
The City of Trees is chock-full of festivities during holiday season — Here’s how we would spend a winter day in Sacramento.
December 4, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
A watercolor patterned present image with purple florals.
Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Madeline and Jordan are shopping this year.
November 30, 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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