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Lessons on Life and Love From Pele, My Diabetic Cat | Essay
For the Last Word essay column, a writer reflects on what he has learned through his complex relationship with a cat
Before the vet walked into the exam room, I had no idea that a cat could be diabetic. But there I was, hearing that my life was about to change because my 15-and-a-half year-old cat, Pele, was going to need insulin injections every 12 hours for the rest of her life.
Sacramento’s Former Courthouse Is for Sale. Here’s What Could Replace It
Housing, hotels and institutional uses are emerging as possibilities for the massive downtown property
The former Schaber courthouse is on the market for $13.6 million,
raising big questions about downtown redevelopment.
Tech Billionaires Hire Democratic Dealmakers In Renewed Push to Build a Solano County City
CalMatters: Following years of local resistance, tech billionaires are turning to the state to fast track their plan to build a new city in Solano County. They are lobbying for legislation to expedite environmental review of their project, enlisting political heavyweights to make their case.
These Sacramento Residents Represent Foreign Governments — for Free
Five countries have honorary consuls based in the Sacramento area. Here’s why
Bulgaria, Denmark, New Zealand, Zambia and France each have an
honorary consul in the Capital Region. But what exactly do they
do? And why, of all places, are they here?
Sacramento’s Lavender Library Provides a Home for Queer History and Community
The LGBTQ+ archive is in the process of digitizing its collection
Walking past the Lavender Library on 21st Street, you could
easily mistake it for one of Sacramento’s many bookstores. But as
soon as you walk inside it becomes apparent that what you’re
actually seeing is a treasure trove of the city’s local LGBTQ+
history.
America’s Most Spectacular Train Ride Goes to Sacramento
The California Zephyr crosses the Rockies, deserts and Sierra Nevada on one of the world's great rail journeys
Amtrak’s 2,438-mile California Zephyr route is one of the
greatest train journeys in North America — and for Capital
Region residents, it can begin or end right in downtown
Sacramento.
The Hidden History Behind Sacramento’s Most Controversial Gold Rush Place Name
Historians are trying to keep the story of Black gold miners in Folsom alive
Most visitors come for the water. Few realize they’re standing on the site of a forgotten Gold Rush town built by Black miners.
21 Years Ago, a California Jewel Regained Its Luster — Along With Structural Safety
The restoration of Sacramento's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament has been called a 'miracle on K Street'
The centerpiece of the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento still looks as good as it does thanks to a major restoration in 2005.
A Local’s Guide to Eating Your Way Along Interstate 80
Where to find burgers, tacos, pie, farmers market produce and more between Sacramento and Tahoe
There are dozens of businesses serving the steady stream of
people traveling between the Sacramento Valley and Tahoe every
day. Many travelers settle for whatever fast-food chain shows up
just off an exit, but there are better alternatives.
The Sacramento ‘Weeds’ You Can Actually Eat
Local foragers say the Capital Region is filled with edible plants hiding in plain sight
With the rising cost of living, a little free nutrition can
always offer a boost, but the benefits of foraging go beyond
saving money.