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SACtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
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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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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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Places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Sacramento
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February 8, 2024
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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