How Sacramento Is Investing in Creativity
Sacramento’s art and culture office seized a rare opportunity to splurge on economic development. Here’s how millions were spent
Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, which traditionally
funded arts institutions such as theaters and museums, took
advantage of a windfall during the pandemic to help grow the
creative economy more broadly. Can the support last?
Startup of the Month: Everest Medical Solutions
A breakthrough tool for safer deliveries when babies get stuck
Doctors call it the “obstetrician’s nightmare”: a childbirth emergency where the baby’s head emerges, but the shoulders get stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone. The founding duo at Everest Medical Solutions has designed a device to make delivery safer and less traumatic when this complication arises.
Dilemma of the Month: Are Career Goals Always Necessary? What if I’m Happy Where I Am?
The Evil HR Lady tackles the career ladder
If the goals aren’t meaningful to you, then they are just paperwork and extra tasks, and for what purpose? Let’s tackle this.
According to Michelin, California’s Top Sommelier Is in Sacramento
Chef Chris Barnum-Dann of Localis on his battle with darkness and rise to the top
“I wanted to be the best at everything I’ve ever done in my life,” says Chef Chris Barnum-Dann of Localis, who received the Sommelier Award from the 2025 California Michelin Guide.
Public Media and the Public Will | Opinion
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Both Capital Public Radio an KVIE have demonstrated determined resiliency in the face of funding cuts. This reflects an admirable pliability coupled with toughness on the part of both stations — and says something very positive about the Capital Region, which is stepping up to support them.
This 700-Plus Song Playlist Captures the Golden State Sound
Listen along with five decades worth of California tunes
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when the “California sound” first
entered my consciousness, inspiring a 700-plus song playlist
that’s been carefully curated over decades.
Visit Sacramento Unveils Menu for Tower Bridge Dinner
The annual dinner pays homage to the first Farm-to-Fork Festival at Terra Madre Americas
Ahead of Farm to Fork at Terra Madre, Visit Sacramento recently unveiled the menu for the Tower Bridge dinner, always an epicurean event. Get a preview here.
This Beach Town Has Lunchbreak Surfers, Misty Trails and the World’s Most Aesthetic Taco Bell
And it's closer to Sacramento than you think
When this writer needs a quick beach fix that’s close to
Sacramento, Pacifica is his go-to pick.
Sacramento News & Review Lives to Write Another Day
The Capital Region’s alternative weekly survived the pandemic, but changed
Once ubiquitous in the Capital Region, the Sacramento News & Review ceased printing in 2020, eliminated most jobs and sold the office. But the SNR persists as a digital news outlet aided by a local journalism collective.
This Quaint California Town Is Getting a $23M Amphitheater Renovation — and More
Fair Oaks Village is dreaming big in the Capital Region
Recently developed amenities, including an amphitheater and a variety of restaurants, complement Fair Oaks Village’s small town vibe and unique access to the American River. Will it all come together as the buzzy tourist destination many locals desire?