Profiles
Now and Then
For five years, Zaved Khan has been training his lens on Sacramento’s past and present, serving up slices of civic nostalgia.
A Sporting Chance
Nearly 30 years after 2Pac’s “California Love” debuted, a snippet of its lyrics—“from Oakland to Sactown”—rings prophetic these days as the team formerly known as the Oakland A’s prepare for their home opener at Sutter Health Park. Of course, it’s been far longer than three decades that the capital city has been chasing its baseball dreams, and now they’re about to come true (at least for a few years). But what does it all mean for Sacramento’s prospects as a permanent home to America’s Pastime?
25 Can’t-Miss Events to Check Out in 2025
Concerts, food festivals, films, art exhibits, plays, musicals, comedy & more.
Mid-Century Minimalism
A floor-to-roof renovation transformed a modest mid-century ranch house in Auburn into a modernist jewel box. For a design-savvy couple determined to keep clutter at bay while working at home and nurturing a growing family, less is infinitely more.
The Sins of My Father
A Yolo County farmer, Craig McNamara's new memoir recounts his deeply complicated relationship with his father, Robert McNamara—the chief architect of the Vietnam War.
Start 2025 Off Right with Can't-Miss Events Around the Region
Concerts, art exhibits and more are starting the year on a high note.
The Art of Polaroid Impressionism.
In her Sacramento Icons series, local multimedia artist Paula Bellacera presents images that are at once new and nostalgic, using tools like a vintage Polaroid SX-70 camera, watercolor paint, markers and pencils. The end results are evocative, impressionistic depictions of our city’s landmarks, from the Tower Bridge to the Tower Theatre and many more.
The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Made In Sacramento Edition
’Tis the season to be jolly—while shopping local. From Capitol-themed wallets that are right on the money to Sacramentoland onesies that are just aw-dorable, we bring you dozens of great locally crafted gifts for everyone at the top of your nice list.
The Meat Lover's Guide to "Meaty" Vegan Dishes
Bacon bits from coconut? Fried chicken and oysters from mushrooms? Indeed, creative innovations in plant-based food have led chefs around the Sacramento region to develop mouth-wateringly meaty dishes that happen to be deliciously—even surprisingly—meat-free.
Take Me to the River
For nature lovers in Sacramento, Ashley Shult Langdon’s new guidebook Mildly Scenic is the local companion you likely never knew you needed to discover the full range of beaches, byways and other natural wonders of the lower American River. Take a walk on the “mild” side.
Fall Arts Preview 2024
Like the leafy canopies in our City of Trees, opportunities to catch our region's creative excellence are rarely more breathtakingly golden than during the fall. From Beethoven to Sondheim, and from Dracula in pointe shoes to Joan Miró in an A-list art exhibit, here are a dozen can't-miss cultural showstoppers.
Best of the City 2024
Dumplings to die for, a mistress of disguise, toothsome tacos, culinary classes paired with cinematic classics, health-forward push-pops, dance-powered lemonade purveyors, and much more. Here's our annual list showcasing dozens of the local people, places and things that are just our type.
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