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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...

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You Haven’t Had A Real Glazed Donut Until You’ve Tried The Ones At This California Bakery

Somewhere in Rocklin, there’s a strip mall that quietly outperforms every fancy bakery in the state. It doesn’t have a line around the block or a hashtag, it just has really, really good donuts. You’ve probably driven past this place a dozen times without noticing it. That’s...

Rocklin, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento's Thanksgiving to-do list: ordering pies, turkeys, and dinner reservations

Thanksgiving is approaching, and Sacramento-area bakeries, markets, restaurants and grocery stores have pre-orders open for the holiday. Deadlines are coming up fast, though and some popular options are already sold out. Here’s what to know: Pinning down pie orders Real Pie Company, Freeport Bakery, Faria Bakery and Upper Crust Baking are taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving pies . Most cut-off dates fall between Nov. 18 and Nov. 21, giving bakeries some leeway to prepare for the holiday. Ikeda’s, recently named the best pie shop in America by USA Today, will sell pies on a first-come, first-serve basis at its Auburn and Davis locations. Turkeys to-go Corti Brothers, Taylor’s Market, Sprouts, Raley’s, Whole Foods, Nugget, and Compton’s Market are some of the spots selling whole turkeys around Sacramento. Options ranging from $1.99-per-pound uncooked birds at Raley’s and Bel Air to $12.99-per-pound pre-cooked turkeys and a $185 turducken at Taylor’s. Most pre-order deadlines run from Nov. 21 through Nov. 24. Dining out and take-home feasts Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in Sacramento include 7th St. Standard ($40 turkey dinner), the Delta King with a buffet ($75 adults, $30 kids), Il Fornaio, The Porch, Denny’s and Golden Corral. Many restaurants also offer take-and-bake feasts,

Sacramento, CA · 21h

News & Review

Naija Cuisine defies a troubling business trend

At Naija Cuisine’s new home on Del Paso Boulevard, a plate of jollof rice is more than a signature dish. For chef and founder Adeola Adedayo, it carries the cooking she learned as a child in Nigeria, the business she has kept alive through years of change, and the welcome she wants Sacramento diners to experience.

Sacramento, CA · 23h

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

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Go 4 Pizza in Rancho Cordova Changing Ownership

Go 4 Pizza, a pizzeria on Sunrise Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, is changing hands. State records show that Parmsukhjit Khakh and Apandeep Singh are taking over the restaurant at 4036 Sunrise Blvd., Suite 100, with the transfer currently pending. The new owners’ records list the business under the same name,...

Rancho Cordova, CA · 16h

SFGate

For these Gen Z California kids, college's hottest club is Costco

Students are obsessed with the bulk-buying behemoth.

California · 2d

FOX40

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Sacramento nu metal band Deftones announces 2027 North American tour

(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento nu metal band Deftones announced a 2027 North American tour with special guests on Thursday. The band will be stopping by the Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland as part of the tour. Deftones, which formed in Sacramento in 1988 by members Chino Moreno, Stephen Carpenter and Abe Cunningham while studying at McClatchy High […]

Sacramento, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Robin Williams, Metallica, Nancy Pelosi named to California Hall of Fame

The 20th class also includes Barry Bonds, Dominique Crenn, Shepard Fairey, Maxine Hong Kingston and Susie Tompkins Buell.

California · 21h

The House Take

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When Sacramento rain tests your yard, ask these landscapers about grading

Top 4Landscapers · Sacramento, CA·Checked Nov 11, 2026. A yard can look finished and still send rainwater toward the house. We read Sacramento landscaper reviews and records for signs of careful planning, then pulled out the questions worth asking before anyone changes the grade.

Sacramento, CA · 1d

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Deftones Bring 2027 Tour Home to Wheatland and Concord, Tickets Drop Soon

Deftones are coming back to Northern California next spring, with stops at Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland on May 16, 2027, and Toyota Pavilion at Concord on May 26, 2027, as part of a newly announced 23-city North American tour. Knocked Loose and Julie are set to open both shows, part of a run that kicks off in Dallas and wraps a month and a half later in Toronto.

Concord, CA · 22h

The Sacramento Bee

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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

Sacramento, CA · 4d

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 · 6d

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Seven California Small-Town Bakeries Selling Out Of Pie Every Thanksgiving Week

Every November, a lot of Californians quietly accept that their turkey is negotiable but the pie is not. The trouble is that the best pies in the state often come from tiny towns, mountain hamlets, and roadside farm stands, and those places run out fast once Thanksgiving week arrives. This...

California · 1d

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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 · 4d

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

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Make Old Sacramento Waterfront Your Holiday Destination

Kick off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 5:30 p.m. Photo courtesy of Downtown Sacramento Partnership. SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - This year, Old Sacramento Waterfront invites visitors to make the most of the most wonderful time of the year. Guests can look forward to the return of the beloved Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Theatre of Lights performances, as well as the chance to be rewarded for shopping small with Small Business Spree Bingo and explore a pedestrian-friendly district during Holidays on K. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the season, with holiday traditions, unique gift finds and festive sights and sounds around every corner.

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