Retail

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 05:22 PM
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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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Madeline Ewing
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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Madeline Ewing
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.
Food
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.
Culture
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.
Small Business
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.
City
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.
Tourism and Hospitality
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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Sarah Leonhardt
A Christmas tree farm.
Culture
Where to buy Christmas trees around Sacramento
You won’t have to go over the river and through the woods for these fabulous firs.
November 27, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Beadwork, small clay vessels and other items adorn a table full of goods for sale at the Native Arts and Crafts Market.
City
Shop the Native Arts and Crafts Market this weekend in Sacramento
Food, coffee + Native vendors from all around California.
November 20, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
Metallic watercolor presents and stars with the text "unwrap carefully curated gift guides this season"
Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 1, 2023
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Development
What’s the plan for Sunrise Mall?
Following years of decline, what is next for the Citrus Heights shopping center?
September 5, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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Work
Your guide to Sacramento’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
July 25, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Business
Sacramento offers $1 million in grants for local businesses
Secure the bag
June 6, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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