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Sacramento Chess Championship Hits All-Time High in Participation

The classic game is thriving locally post pandemic

In general, players know to watch out for the younger players, who can be child prodigies who rapidly increase their ratings. “They say when his feet don’t touch the floor, you’re in trouble,” local player Paul Taylor said.

Jul 11, 2025 Graham Womack

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ROSEVILLE PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARIES

GROWING TOGETHER: SHAPING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY'S FUTURE

In the heart of Placer County, Roseville stands out as a city that truly values connection, recreation and lifelong learning — and much of the credit goes to its Parks, Recreation & Libraries (PRL) Department.

Jun 30, 2025

Pokéinvesting: Gotta Buy ‘Em All

A surge in demand for a children’s trading card game has frustrated players and collectors

Pokémon has earned an estimated $147 billion in revenue, making it the highest-grossing media franchise of all time. There’s money to be made in Pokémon cards even on the local level across the Capital Region, but profits aren’t guaranteed.

Jun 13, 2025 Eric Schucht

Why Are Big-Name Bands Playing at These Mountain Town Venues?

Venues in Nevada City and Grass Valley attract name acts, and the scene could be growing

Quietly, a robust live music scene has emerged in the foothills, with several venues able to draw in well-known acts. And if the changes in Grass Valley are emblematic of another thing, it’s that this sector is growing.

May 23, 2025 Graham Womack

Google’s $125 Million Deal With California For Local News Is Already Shrinking

CalMatters: A controversial $125 million deal California struck with Google last year to prop up the state’s struggling journalism industry is already on track to shrink — before any of the money has been delivered to news outlets.

May 16, 2025 Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters

Stockton Mom Breathes New Life Into Literary Landmark

Mr. Otto's Bookstore is one of the last remaining children's bookstores in the San Joaquin Valley

Mr. Otto’s Bookstore is Stockton is one of the last independent children’s bookstores in San Joaquin County. Its new owner, Alex Long, wants the store to be a resource to children, parents and writers throughout the region. 

May 15, 2025 Ben Sanchez

Inside California’s Retro Video Game Modding Scene

Modchips and fan games can cross legal lines—but for some, it's a passion worth the risk

Selling modified video games and consoles is illegal but typically unenforced. The fear of a lawsuit from a big tech company is enough to scare away established retailers. A few side-hustlers in the Capital Region take that chance and operate in a gray market.

May 14, 2025 Eric Schucht

Beyond Fusion: Minh Phan’s Radical Hospitality Reimagines the Food Narrative

Marking 50 years since the Fall of Saigon, Phan’s performance at UC Davis transforms food into a sensory ritual of grief, healing and transcultural remembrance

At the UC Davis Manetti Shrem Museum, spring rolls, Meyer lemons and sculptural altars become vessels for stories of migration, loss and radical care.

May 13, 2025 Anna Dobrowolski

Can You Franchise the News? Media Entrepreneurs Say Yes

Franchise and license models like Edible and Coffee News offer turnkey options for would-be publishers

From McDonald’s to Ace Hardware, franchises permeate all sorts of industries, and media is no exception. The franchise model offers an onramp into the industry for entrepreneurs with the money but without the experience. 

May 8, 2025 Eric Schucht

Business Book Review: ‘How to Live an Analog Life in a Digital World’

In an age of relentless digital distraction, Fair Oaks resident Frank Possemato offers a refreshingly analog antidote. Possemato’s self-published workbook, “How to Live an Analog Life in a Digital World,” delivers sage advice with a simple message.

Apr 23, 2025 Marie-Elena Schembri
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