Small Business

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
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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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Staff
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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
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.
Small Business
The Rev: providing genderless hair cuts in Sacramento
Revelry Barber and Salon combines barber and cosmetology skills to provide gender-inclusive hair cuts in Sacramento.
February 20, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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.
City
Get involved with these chambers of commerce in Sacramento
Trying to get more involved in Sacramento? Network with these chambers of commerce and get plugged in.
February 20, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A mural featuring a head-like design in various colors is seen in the Dreamland Cinema's lobby.
Business
Sacramento’s 2024 Calling All Dreamers finalists
This year, the business incubation program chose five businesses as potential winners.
February 15, 2024
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Jordan Radach
Dimple Records in Sacramento
Small Business
Asked: What local Sacramento business would you like to see make a comeback?
What stores, restaurants, and venues would you like to see return the most?
February 9, 2024
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Jordan Radach
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
Owners Christopher and Angel stand in their restaurant, Flora & Fauna Provisions, with a mural in the background of a white bunny surrounded by illustrated florals.
Food
Flora & Fauna Provisions opens in Sacramento
This new restaurant has fresh local produce on the menu and food literacy on the brain.
February 6, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A bottle of Chardonnay by Elemental Wines sits between a stemless wine glass and a round, thin puck of aluminum, on top of a metallic, gold table cloth.
Business
Bogle Family Wine’s newest collection: Element[AL] Wines
Named for its 100% aluminum bottle, Element[AL] Wines is reshaping the wine packaging industry.
February 5, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A bartender stands behind the bar of The Snug, surrounded by red string lights and backed by a wall of alcohol and liqueurs.
Food
3 cozy cocktails in Sacramento
The end of Dry January + a cold front moving in means now is the perfect time for a crafted cocktail to warm you up.
January 31, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A table is laden with autumn harvest produce like squashes, tomatoes and onions. People mill around the vendor's tent in the background.
Food
West Sac’s newest farmers market
Yolo County has a new year-round farmers market on the block.
January 29, 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
Two heart-shaped cakes in red and pink are adorned with ribbon bows, sprinkles, and cherries. One cake reads, "X O X O," while the other says, "Be mine."
Food
Valentine treats for your sweetheart in Sacramento
Support local and snag these confectionery perfections while they last.
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 towering bookshelf is stuffed with books
Play
Books written by authors from Sacramento
Check out our list of books written by authors who have called the Sacramento area home.
January 18, 2024
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Matt Marcure
Amanda Long proudly displays two packets of her allergen-free cookies.
Small Business
Q+A: Amanda Long, owner of Lucian’s Food
She’s tackling nutrition, one allergen-free treat at a time.
January 5, 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
A bright yellow cupcake in front of a brick and mortar cupcake shop
Food
Get zesty with National Lemon Cupcake Day in Sacramento
Try one of these local, citrusy confections to brighten up your day.
December 14, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
Seven people hold certificates commemorating their completion of the Motivated Entrepreneurs program.
Business
Meet the winners of Motivated Entrepreneurs’ small business pitch competition
A year-long commitment, this program offered no-cost training + grant funding to a handful of up-and-coming business owners in Sacramento.
December 14, 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
A drag queen dressed in a sexy Santa costume performs in front of people inside a bookstore.
Small Business
Drinks, drag, and a book fair in Sacramento
We went to a 21+ book fair in Sacramento, and it was exactly what we needed.
December 10, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
A latte in a to-go cup and a slice of lemon poppyseed bread, next to a laptop and headphones, on a counter by the window.
Food
Which Sacramento coffee shop you’d be, based on your zodiac sign
We dabble in astrology and obsess over local coffee spots.
December 8, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
The exterior of Tupi Coffee features a vibrant mural with monstera leaves + large windows.
Food
Tupi Coffee moves to new location in Sacramento
This local coffee + Brazilian food spot finally opened its doors to customers at its new location.
December 4, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
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City
The state of Sacramento’s nightlife economy
A new city report details how and where Sacramentans gather after hours.
December 1, 2023
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Jordan Radach
A casserole sits on a dining table next to a floral arrangement + candle, and dishware.
Food
City Editor Madeline’s farm fresh food recipe in Sacramento
America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital is the spot for produce year-round, and we’re here to show you how to take advantage of it.
November 28, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
A bookshelf of books and display of shirts by Californian Native Americans are in the museum gift shop.
City
Celebrate Museum Store Sunday in Sacramento
Museums all over Sacramento participate in Museum Store Sunday with discounts + more.
November 24, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
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
Carmichael Farmers Market vendors set up on either side of the walkway, with tents and displays of local goods.
Live
Farmers markets in Sacramento
What better spot to get some farm-fresh produce than in America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital?
November 10, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
City Editor Madeline sits in the middle of hay and pumpkins.
City
City Editor Madeline’s 3 favorite Sacramento news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting SACtoday with the gift of your membership.
November 7, 2023
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