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An AC sized for a larger house got a free swap offer. Check your heat pump first
A Sacramento homeowner had a replacement air conditioner installed before the contractor realized the estimate had been based on a larger house. The installer offered to replace the unit at no charge.
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Why was Zendaya in Folsom on Friday night? Here's who she came to see
Hollywood star Zendaya made a surprise appearance at Folsom High School’s football game Friday night, drawing attention from students and fans after photos and videos of her visit circulated on social media. The actress, known for her roles in the “Spider-Man” and “Dune” film franchises, was spotted on the field with members of the school’s cheerleading team, according to video footage shared by KCRA 3. Zendaya, whose full name is Zendaya Coleman, was at the game to support her nephew EJ Coleman, who plays football for Folsom High School. Coleman, a senior, is committed to Washington State . Folsom defeated Del Oro, 42-41, on Friday. Zendaya, 30, was born and raised in Oakland and has four older siblings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FHS Colorguard (@folsom_colorguard)
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New Sacramento Vietnamese spot serves ‘aromatic' pho, rice dishes. Here's where
As Sacramento’s crisp autumn nights approach, a new Vietnamese spot has opened downtown, serving warm and comforting pho. Amber Hazel Vietnamese Kitchen at 1714 15th St., not far from the State Capitol Complex, opened Oct 1. The restaurant’s website points to its “aromatic” pho and savory rice platters. “Whether you’re craving a comforting bowl of noodle soup, a quick lunch catch-up with friends, or a leisurely family dinner, our warm and inviting space is the perfect spot,” said the online post. “Come as you are, and leave with a satisfied heart, a full stomach, and a smile.” The Vietnamese business replaced Mochinut , a popular Asian dessert spot famous for its mochi donuts. Mochinut closed in late 2026, according to Yelp. Amber Hazel serves three different types of pho: a beef pho, a veggie pho and a chicken. According to its online menu, all use fresh ingredients and are priced at $19. Other main dishes include a banh mi, rice vermicelli, a broken rice plate with jasmine rice, cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, picked daikon and carrots with fish sauce on the side. There is a full drink menu, with tea, coffee and matcha. Its specialty beverages are Vietnamese coffee, ube matcha,
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Climb Aboard Real Steam Engines for Free at the California State Railroad Museum’s Old Sacramento Neighbor
Some places look like just another old brick building until you step inside and hear the hiss of history. I walked in expecting a quick look at a few dusty engines and walked out hours later, hungry for lunch and still buzzing about giant locomotives I had actually climbed into.
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Adopt a dog at Front Street Animal Shelter for free through Oct. 31
Front Street Animal Shelter is waiving all dog adoption fees through Oct. 31 as kennels remain at capacity and more stray dogs arrive. Dogs of various ages, sizes and personalities are available, including dogs already spayed or neutered who can go home the same day they are adopted. Adoption counselors...
The Sacramento Bee
When will the Sacramento International Airport garage open? See timeline
Sacramento International Airport travelers will be able to access the new six-story parking garage starting one week before the holiday season, according to an update on the more than $1.4 billion capital project at the facility. The more than 5,500-space garage is set to open Nov. 19, exactly one week before Thanksgiving, Sacramento County Department of Airports spokesperson Lindsay Myers said. Only about three floors will be open the first day due to a grand opening event occurring on the other floors, Myers said. All spaces will be available the following day. The airport department provided a quarterly update earlier this week to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on the capital project, called SMForward, that includes the garage. The project also involves the creation of a pedestrian walkway between check-in and gates for Terminal B, an expansion of Concourse B, a consolidated ground transportation center and a new rental car facility. Terminal B parking garage The garage is the SMForward project closest to completion — 89% — and the second closest is the pedestrian walkway at 85%. When the garage opens, parking rates will increase at all the airport’s daily lots, economy lots and garages. The rates, which were
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The 8 Best Historic Bakeries In Sacramento That Locals Love
A donut shop in Sacramento fries fresh donuts after midnight, and it has been doing it since 1957. I love that a late-night snack can come with that much history. The founder named the shop after his wife. That sweet detail tells you a lot about how family runs through this town’s baking scene.
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Sacramento Auto Museum Plans Three-Stage Renovation
The California Automobile Museum is planning a three-stage renovation that would give it a new main entrance, a gift shop and cafe, and about 5,000 to 6,000 square feet of new exhibit space. Executive Director Karen McClaflin confirmed to What Now Sacramento that the project is expected to start in the spring and finish by fall to winter 2027.
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New Roseville tea cafe opens, whisking up matcha straight from Japan
A new tea cafe that serves a popular Japanese green tea beverage has opened in west Roseville. Yugen Teahouse is whisking matcha and scooping boba at 4021 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., The tea house’s online profile said it uses “premium” matcha and milk tea and brews its tea slowly. One of its signature drinks is a “Dragon Balls Black Milk Tea,” which is described as a “rich and creamy” black milk tea with chewy boba. The matcha is sourced directly from Shizuoka, Japan, according to the cafe’s Instagram page. Yugen also makes its fruit purees daily, which are usually served on top of its matcha, which includes strawberry, mango, ube and banana flavors. Yugen also has a milk tea menu, serving oolong, jasmine, black and brown sugar oolong milk teas, and a new marble Thai tea. For customers wanting a lighter sweet beverage, there are smoothies and fruit teas such as peach oolong, lychee oolong, strawberry jasmine and a coco banana cloud drink, which has a banana foam topping on coconut water. Yugen opened in the Woodcreek Village shopping plaza in September. The tea cafe replaced the Old Gold Exchange, which started in Roseville in 1973. Yugen Teahouse is open from
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Floral and Gift Shop Planning December Opening at Folsom’s Palladio
Mayde Floral & Gifts is planning to open at the Palladio at Broadstone in Folsom in the first week of December. Owner Taylor Breshears confirmed to What Now Sacramento that she would love to open before Thanksgiving, but a December opening is more realistic due to city permits. The shop...
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Folsom’s Mas Taco Bar closing; new cafe concept coming in 2027
Ownership says farewell for now, announces plans to transform the restaurant space into Café Ami, featuring California-inspired cuisine, specialty coffees and a partnership with Ettore’s Bakery. One of Folsom’s Mexican restaurants is serving its final meals and cocktails this weekend as Mas Taco Bar at Palladio permanently closes...
The Sacramento Bee
Week in photos: CA state workers strike + ICE under scrutiny + illegal voting
Every week, The Sacramento Bee’s visual journalists capture the moments — big and small — that tell the story of our community. From moving images in our neighborhoods to political intrigue at the state Capitol and portraits of area newsmakers, their lenses offer a unique window into life in Sacramento and beyond. This week’s photographs includes the historic one-day SEIU Local 1000 state workers strike, the Woodland man struck by an ICE vehicle, Sen. Alex Padilla’s visit to the Sacramento ICE detainment center and allegations of illegal voting. This selection of moments were made between Friday, Oct. 16, and Friday, Oct. 23. Clicking on some of the photos will connect to more coverage.
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Sacramento Museum Honors Biddy Mason, Who Walked 3,000 Miles From Slavery to Freedom
A Nov. 7 program at the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento will examine Biddy Mason’s life and legacy, including her journey of roughly 3,000 miles from Georgia to California while enslaved. Mason later won her freedom in court, built a life and community in Los Angeles, and became one of the wealthiest women of color in the country before her death in 1891.
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‘Sleeping On Water’: When the young Vietnamese generation address paranoia of their motherland's future
In a simple multi-purpose court within a Chinese community church in South Sacramento, an intimate film premiere was held on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18. The community gathered to see “Sleeping On Water,” a Sacramento-based indie film by Nhu Than. This project marked her first time in the director role. Before this debut, Than has worked with Visual Narrative Films in the Bay Area and graduated from Sacramento State, with a bachelor’s degree in child development and minors in film and history.
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Meet Steve Blum at SacAnime Winter 2027
Big news space cowboy, SacAnime Winter 2027 has announced their next guest and it’s Steve Blum. Meet him at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento from January 8th to January 10th, 2027. Steve Blum is a voice actor with a rich history in the entertainment industry. He...