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Sculpture of a red rabbit titled "Leap" by Lawrence Argent in Sacramento International Airport's Terminal B
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All you need to know about Sacramento International Airport
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple.
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A crowd of people stand below a holiday light display in Old Sacramento.
Tourism and Hospitality
Where to find the best holiday displays in Sacramento
Some neighborhoods really go all out with their decorations during holiday season, and these are some of our favs.
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Low clouds hang over Sacramento's downtown buildings and Old Sacramento's waterfront in the foreground. The sky and water of the river are gray.
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Winter 2024-2025 weather trends in Sacramento
Prepare for winter in the City of Trees with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 2, 2024
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The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is now open
Glide into the holiday season in the City of Trees.
November 8, 2024
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A pumpkin patch at Boa Vista Orchards.
Travel and Outdoors
Pumpkin patches around Sacramento
Go big or gourd home.
October 9, 2024
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Fall 2024 weather forecast for Sacramento
Prepare for fall weather in Sacramento, CA with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
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Spring 2024 weather forecast for Sacramento, CA
Prepare for spring weather in Sacramento with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
February 23, 2024
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A basket of wood-handled stamps and ink sit on a glass coffee table.
Arts
Free Art Friday in Sacramento
How to participate in Sacramento’s free art distribution and exchange system.
February 12, 2024
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Two sculptures made out of varying sizes and colors of luggage tower over the baggage claim belts in Sacramento International Aiport. The left side of the room features sliding glass doors for passenger pickup and waiting areas.
Food
Every new restaurant coming to SMF
These small biz favorites + popular chains are coming to Sacramento International Airport’s food scene.
February 8, 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
A view Sacramento's American River Parkway with trees that have been cut down on the opposite bank of the river.
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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
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