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folsomtimes.com
Folsom among growing list of Wendy’s restaurant chain closures
Longtime fast-food staple with two city restaurants part of nationwide downsizing effort. Another familiar fast-food name is disappearing from the local dining scene. Soon there will be no more Frostys on a hot afternoon, no more quick stops for Biggie fries, and no more visits beneath the iconic red-haired mascot sign that has greeted customers for decades. A longtime fast-food staple with two locations in Folsom is now reported to be part of a nationwide downsizing effort by The Wendy’s Company, and the closures will eliminate the brand’s presence in the city.
Alameda Post
West End Arts District Issues Call for Entries to ‘Edge of the Pacific: Bay Perspectives’
Local photographers, take note. The West End Arts District is seeking “evocative photography that captures the unique spirit, ecology, and atmosphere of the Northern California shoreline” for the Edge of the Pacific: Bay Perspectives exhibit April 24-May 17 at Alameda Point.
hoodline.com
South Sacramento Birria Sensation Jumps From Truck To MLK Storefront
The South Sacramento birria obsession that used to crowd a Franklin Boulevard corner now has a home with a roof and four walls. Doña Mari Cocinita, long known for serving tacos out of a beloved truck, has opened a permanent storefront at 4204 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Fans who once chased the truck across town turned out late last month for a ribbon cutting and a first look at the shop’s signature birria tacos and cheese-wrapped super burritos. The new space finally gives the family-run operation a steady base after years of pop-ups and weekend lots.
folsomtimes.com
Morgan Wallen Experience ignites Folsom Powerhouse stage Friday
High-energy tribute show delivers the sound, power and cross-genre appeal of one of country music’s biggest stars. The works of modern country hitmaker comes to life in Historic Folsom Friday night as The Morgan Wallen Experience headlines the TGIF Early Show at Powerhouse Pub. The March 6 performance, beginning...
citrusheightssentinel.com
New coffee shop opens on Auburn Boulevard
By Sara Beth Williams– — A new drive-thru coffee shop has opened on Auburn Boulevard at Grand Oaks Boulevard in Citrus Heights. The Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru located in the same parking lot as Fireside Lanes opened on Monday, March 2. Staff celebrated the grand opening with music, red, black, and white balloon columns, and black and white checkered additions on their uniforms, which they said paid homage to the previous Rally’s that existed before Dutch Bros took over and repainted the building navy blue.
folsomtimes.com
Gotcha Country brings dance-driven hits, line dancing fun to Powerhouse stage
Free line dance lessons and live music kick off four straight days of entertainment in Historic Folsom. Boots will be on the dance floor Thursday night as Gotcha Country takes the stage for Country Thursdays at Powerhouse Pub, launching a four-day stretch of live entertainment in Historic Folsom. The March...
Fox40
Frank Fat’s and Fat’s Asia Bistro
To celebrate National Banana Cream Pie Day, Frank Fat’s and Fat’s Asia Bistro are inviting guests to join the fun with a special in-store promotion. From March 3 through Pi Day on March 14, guests who show proof that they follow either restaurant on Instagram, Facebook, or are subscribed to the newsletter can receive a complimentary celebratory slice of the famous Banana Cream Pie with any purchase. This limited-time offer honors a beloved dessert that has been a Fat’s tradition since the 1940s and continues to bring generations of Sacramento families together.
visitsacramento.com
What to Do When You’re in Sacramento for NCAA Women’s Basketball Regionals
Coming to Sacramento for the NCAA Women's Basketball Regionals, March 27-30, 2026? Whether you’re here to cheer on your team, follow your bracket, or simply soak up the excitement, Sacramento makes it easy to turn game day into a full weekend getaway. With walkable downtown streets, award-winning restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and plenty of things to do between tipoffs, California’s capital is ready to host the ultimate tournament weekend.
folsomtimes.com
Riley’s Zia Schwartz strikes gold in Historic Folsom Bartender Challenge
Gold Rush–themed cocktail competition wraps with community celebration at Scarlet’s and honors top bartenders across the district. After a full month of creative pours, friendly rivalries and plenty of Gold Rush flair, the 2nd annual Gold Rush Bartender Challenge officially wrapped up over the weekend as the winners were announced during a lively celebration that included participants, business owners, Historic Folsom leaders and Folsom Times at Scarlet’s in the heart of the Folsom Historic District.
wheninyourstate.com
Bikers get 80 new miles of trails at one of California’s busiest parks
The National Park Service finalized a rule on Feb. 9 allowing bikes on about 80 miles of trails at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in Northern California. The rule takes effect March 11. Whiskeytown covers 42,000 acres in Shasta County, about eight miles west of Redding. Congress created the recreation area...
FOX40
Free Museum Weekend 2026: Tickets now available for 20 local museums
(FOX40.COM) — Registration is now open for community members to receive their tickets for Free Museum Weekend 2026. From March 7-8, 20 local museums will be collaborating in an effort to increase museum access to all community members, organizers said. Tickets are free, however, advanced registration is required to participate. Registration for tickets opened at […]
Playbill
2026 Junior Theater Festivals Were the Largest Yet
The 2026 Junior Theater Festivals in Atlanta, Georgia and Sacramento, California were the largest yet on record, with the events cumulatively attracting more than 5,200 student performers and more than 10,000 overall attendees. This year's sold-out Atlanta event, held January 16-18, welcomed 141 groups from 31 U.S. states and Canada,...
riolindaonline.com
Double the Fun: Two Easter Events Coming to Rio Linda in March
Spring is in the air, and Rio Linda is gearing up for not one, but two community celebrations to mark the season. From a morning at the park to a full-day carnival, local families have plenty of reasons to get outside and hunt for some eggs. Rio Linda Elverta Recreation...