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Shop These 5 California Butcher Shops for Better Meat That Costs Less Than the Grocery Store

Sometimes the best steak you will ever cook comes from a small shop you almost drove right past. Across California, neighborhood butchers are quietly selling fresher, tastier meat for less than the big grocery chains charge. It feels like finding a secret that your wallet and your dinner plate will...

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Reno-Gazette Journal

Safeway in Lake Tahoe closed after inspectors find rats in storage areas

A grocery store in the Lake Tahoe community of Kings Beach has been closed after health inspectors found a rat infestation in a storage area and breakroom. The Safeway at 7815 N. Lake Blvd. was ordered closed on Monday. Placer County health officials inspected the store after multiple complaints of rodents. Inspectors "found evidence of rodent activity including droppings (in backgroom storage and breakroom) and gnaw marks on food wrappers (in backroom storage)," according to the Nov. 9 inspection report. "During the walk around the rear storage area, multiple rats were sighted running under the pallets and throughout the facility." Before Monday's inspection, the store had received routine health inspections in January and September and received a passing grade both times. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } What happens next with Safeway at Kings Beach? Inspectors provided the Kings Beach Safeway with a five-point checklist in order to reopen: A thorough inspection and remediation of the facility by a pest control company. A detailed treatment plan and schedule of future inspections from the pest control company. Inspection of the store's inventory to discard any items contaminated by pests. Cleaning and sanitization of the storage area

Kings Beach, CA · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

These 10 California Grocery Stores Are Worth A Visit If You Want To Spend Less On Food

Some grocery stores ask you to bag your own groceries, and that tiny chore helps keep prices down. I love that kind of trade. A few minutes of packing for a lighter bill feels like a deal I’d take every week. Other stores buy surplus and overstock goods from...

Fresno, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

Aftershock announces 2027 festival dates. When tickets, camping passes go on sale

After a record-breaking year in 2026, Aftershock is set to return to Sacramento’s Discovery Park for its 15th year, with four days of rock and metal on the calendar. On Tuesday festival production company Danny Wimmer Presents announced the rock and metal festival’s 2027 dates and when tickets will go on sale. In 2027, Aftershock will come right before the return of the GoldenSky country festival , and fans will be able to purchase tickets for both festivals at a bundled price, according to Danny Wimmer Presents, which produces both events. More than 180,000 attendees passed through the festival gates in 2026, marking four sold-out days at Discovery Park. More than 140 bands performed across five stages. Pierce the Veil, My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit and Tool headlined, while a number of bands from Sacramento also hit the stage. Here’s what to know about Aftershock 2027. When will Aftershock 2027 be held? According to the festival’s news release, Aftershock is scheduled for Sept. 30 through Oct. 3, 2027, at Discovery Park, 100 Garden Highway in Sacramento. The following week, Oct. 9-10, GoldenSky will replace the heavy drums and metal vocals filling the park with a country twang. Singers Zach Bryan

Sacramento, CA · 1d

allamericanatlas.com

5 Best Restaurants in Sacramento, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Sacramento, California — a city where the river bends beneath bridges old and new, where murals bloom on brick and stucco, where the laughter of families mingles with the wisdom of old-timers and the dreams of newcomers. Here, the Capitol’s dome glows golden above a patchwork of neighborhoods, and the air is alive with the scent of citrus, barbecue, and something soulful simmering in every kitchen.

Sacramento, CA · 10d

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This California Thrift Store Sells Building Materials And Home Supplies For Up To 90% Off

Most people drive past warehouses without a second thought, but the one sitting in Sacramento with a “ReStore” sign out front is absolutely worth a U-turn. The Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento ReStore is a home improvement thrift store that sells donated building materials and home supplies at up to 90% off retail prices, and it might just be the best-kept secret in Northern California.

Sacramento, CA · 4d

territorialdispatch.com

‘Harvest Party at Camp Two’

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - Standing in the paint aisle at Lowe’s in Yuba City today, it’s hard to imagine that this very spot was once part of Camp Two, a seasonal agricultural labor camp remembered for its legendary harvest parties. During the 1970s and 1980s, camps like...

Yuba City, CA · 2d

whatnow.com

Sacramento Brunch Spot Cited After Inspectors Find German Cockroaches in Multiple Areas

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on November 9 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. The Sacramento County Public Health Department conducted a routine health inspection at Mimosa House on November 9. The restaurant was cited for multiple violations, including a cockroach infestation, rodent droppings, and missing food handler cards and a food manager certificate.

The Sacramento Bee

Which restaurants are open in Sacramento on Thanksgiving Day? Reserve now for holiday

The march towards Thanksgiving continues. For some people, cooking up the feast is the fun part. But what if you want turkey and all the trimmings, without all the frantic prep and less dish-washing? Luckily, restaurants across greater Sacramento are currently rolling out their Thanksgiving menus. Not only can you dine out for the holiday, but several businesses are offering take-home Thanksgiving feasts that only need to be reheated. Whether you’d like to hold Thanksgiving dinner in a restaurant or pre-order a meal to take home, it’s best to make reservations soon. Many businesses are getting booked up, or have strict deadlines for pre-orders. The 7th St. Standard 7th St. Standard is offering a $40 per-person turkey dinner from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. For dessert, there’s pumpkin pie, or apple pie with gelato. Reserve here . Bennett’s Bennett’s, with locations in Sacramento, Roseville, and Rocklin, has two Thanksgiving options in 2026. For dine-in or to-go, they have a turkey dinner plate with sides for $35, with a slice of pumpkin cheesecake for $10. Or, for $299, there’s the take-home Bennett’s Thanksgiving Feast, which comes with a pre-roasted turkey, sides, 12 dinner rolls, and a pumpkin pie. Reserve or pre-order

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The Modesto Bee

These Northern CA farmers markets are considered best in the state. How they ranked

Northern California and the Central Valley are agricultural hubs, so it’s no wonder that local farmers markets rank highly. The nonprofit American Farmland Trust just released its list of the top farmers markets based on nationwide votes. They’ve also drilled down to the top farmers markets by state. It is the third year in a row Sacramento’s Midtown Market claimed the No. 1 spot in the state. The Historic Folsom Farmers Market nabbed No. 2 spot. Here is how the rest of the state stacked up. Top 10 farmers markets in California Midtown Farmers Market | Sacramento | 2422 votes Historic Folsom Farmers Market | Folsom | 210 votes 29 Palms Farmers Market | Twentynine Palms | 159 votes State Street Farmers Market | Carlsbad | 110 votes Diablo Valley Farmers Market | Walnut Creek| 62 votes San Leandro Farmers Market at Bayfair | San Leandro | 43 votes Fort Bragg Farmers Market | Fort Bragg | 43 votes Mountain View Farmers’Market | Mountain View | 42 votes Morgan Hill Farmers Market | Morgan Hill | 39 votes Romano’s Certified Farmers Market | Beckwourth | 36 votes Topping the nationwide list was the Sarasota Downtown Farmers Market.

Northern California, CA · 4d

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Boo-Tique Garage Sale, a Community Effort

Volunteers taking a break from a busy day. From left: guest, Lois Fitzhugh, Debbie Imlay, Carol Spiker, Elise Spleiss, Shellie Kniffin. Seated: Kathleen Crane and Lana Crum. Photo by Thomas J Sullivan. CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) – Citrus Heights Women’s Club had its first Boo-Tique rummage sale on Saturday Oct....

Citrus Heights, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

Downtown Sacramento restaurant abruptly shuts, workers file suit alleging wage theft

Echo & Rig, the steakhouse and butcher shop in Downtown Commons inside Sacramento’s Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, appears to have abruptly closed, and an employee has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of himself and others who the suit alleges have not been paid. The lawsuit was filed Nov. 2 in Sacramento Superior Court by Gavrilov & Brooks on behalf of Micah Bramwell and other employees at the restaurant, which is at 500 J St. Suite 150. The suit accuses the restaurant and its owner of failure to pay timely wages, failure to pay all wages upon separation, noncompliant wage statements, rest break violations, failure to reimburse necessary business expenses and unfair business practices. The plaintiff is seeking to recover the underpaid damages, penalties, interest, attorney’s fees and costs. TikTok user Erika posted a video on Thursday showing text from an email from the management and images of the empty restaurant. “Unfortunately today we received (an) email, that they decided to (close) their doors forever at the Sacramento location ... and none of the staff including myself got paid! Some of them were over 10+ checks probably more! Some servers are owed over 10k in tips,” the caption says. The

The Sacramento Bee

A Sacramento-area veteran suffered from PTSD. This service dog changed his life

Tony Escue’s service dog Hugh has helped him regain some of the independence he thought he’d lost — and shown him what life beyond constant anxiety could look like. Escue, a 32-year-old Orangevale resident, served for nearly 10 years in the U.S. Army before his medical retirement in 2023. That year, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, after years of symptoms that had made it difficult for him to go places on his own. He turned to Canine Companions, a Santa Rosa-based nonprofit that helps veterans and others by connecting them with service dogs. This led Escue to Hugh, a Labrador mix who is almost 4. Hugh can do everything from turning on lights to tucking himself into the carry-on bag area under an airplane seat so he can ride with Escue, who takes him everywhere. “I was so trapped in my head for so long – years,” Escue said during an interview at Orangevale Community Park with Hugh at his side. “He really helped me to be able to have some independence and have some freedom in my life, and really give my family the freedom that I was worried that they were missing out on.” Why Escue

Sacramento, CA · 22h

territorialdispatch.com

‘A Little Princess’ Gets New Beginning in Yuba City, Nov. 13

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - A musical more than a decade in the making is getting a new beginning in Yuba City, where The Acting Company will present the world premiere of a revised version of “A Little Princess,” opening Friday, Nov. 13. Margaret Rose, the musical's lyricist...

Yuba City, CA · 2d

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This Old-School California Flea Market Has Hundreds Of Vendors And Bargains Worth Waking Up Early For

A green barn from an old hops-drying operation still stands at the center of this weekend bargain bash. Around it, more than 450 vendor spaces fill up every Saturday and Sunday. The gates open at 7 a.m., rain or shine, all year long. Admission is free, and so is parking...

Sacramento, CA · 3d

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Along California’s Highways, These 5 Old Diners Still Feel Like 1970

California’s highways are packed with fast food signs, but a few old diners still serve breakfast the way they did decades ago. These are the spots with wood-paneled walls, pinball machines, counter seats, and biscuits and gravy that come out on a real plate. Some sit at busy truck...

Sacramento, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento's October business openings delivered a retro vibe. What else opened, closed

Sacramento welcomed a variety of new businesses in October, some are nostalgic throwbacks, ranging from a vintage CD store to a soda fountain shop to an ice cream spot. Here are some of the businesses that opened or closed in October. What opened in October? Fat Elephant Records, Books & Music Folsom got a new vinyl records and CD store in the Folsom Outlet Stores at 1300 Folsom Blvd. Fat Elephant Records, Books & Music opened its second location and sells pre-owned and vintage CDs and records. The store, owned by Charles Lago, said its records sell for between $3 to $10. The school also sells inventory from the fan-fave, but now closed record store, The Beat, which served Sacramento for three decades. Fiiz Drinks The old-fashioned soda shop has returned, but with a twist. Dirty soda shop Fiiz Drinks now open in El Dorado Hills at Town Center Boulevard. It’s the first California location for the business that specializes in soft drinks mixed with flavored syrups and creamers. Munchie Man A restaurant with cuisine from across the world opened in downtown Davis. Munchie Man at 113 D St. is a self-proclaimed “autobiography through food” of the head chef, Christopher

Sacramento, CA · 18h

The Sacramento Bee