Essay: Across Faiths and Cultures, the Heart of the Holidays Stays the Same
For the Last Word essay column, a radio personality turned writer reflects on holiday spirit
Surveys show record numbers of Americans saying the country is off track, and the future feels bleak. And yet, beneath it, the impulse to kindness keeps flickering.
From Legendary Eggnog to Midnight Mochi, Here Are Sacramento’s Sweetest Holiday Traditions
Local makers keep cherished winter rituals alive
Like Santa’s workshop, Sacramento has a bevy of elves preparing goods for your holidays, and some are months in the making. We stopped in to observe the preparations.
Sacramento Manufacturers and Distributors Weigh the Effects of Tariffs
Local businesses say there are winners and losers in the tariff game
Changes in prices and supplies have been creating uncertainty in the marketplace for regional businesses. We asked Capital Region businesses how they are adapting — and whether they see any benefits.
The Chinese Art of Tea Takes Hold in the Sacramento Region
Practitioners say gongfu cha encourages mindfulness and presence
Gongfu cha, which means making tea with effort in Chinese, is a method of preparing and appreciating high-quality tea in small amounts, through repeated pours. Many are turning to the art form as another way to find balance and harmony.
Sacramento Restaurants Pay Less After Entertainment Permit Changes
Changes made to the city’s entertainment permits will raise prices for some, while lowering the difficulty and cost enough for others to finally become aboveboard
A new city ordinance created a system that makes it faster and cheaper for restaurants, bars and cafes to get limited entertainment permits. So why have only three businesses applied?