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Oto's Marketplace, Five Others Honored at Sacramento's 8th Burnett Awards Nov. 12
Oto's Marketplace has been slicing sushi-grade fish and stacking bento boxes for Sacramento shoppers for 65 years, and next month the neighborhood grocer joins five other longtime local institutions as honorees at the Sacramento History Alliance's 8th Annual Burnett Awards. The gala is set for Thursday evening, November 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the lobby of the Sacramento History Museum on the Old Sacramento waterfront.
FOX40
Front Street Animal Shelter: Free adoptions, ofrendas and more
(FOX40.COM) — The Front Street Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees through Halloween and will be creating a community pet ofrenda, along with holding other events till the beginning of November, officials said. Due to kennels being at capacity and more stray dogs arriving, dogs of various ages, sizes and personalities are available. Dogs already […]
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A Sacramento Restaurant’s Latest Inspection Revealed Several Food Safety Issues
[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on October 26 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. The Sacramento County Health Department conducted a routine inspection at Desi Curry on October 26. The report listed several violations, including missing paper towels at a handwashing sink, insects in stored lentils, moths in the dry storage room, and a missing food safety manager certificate. The restaurant received a yellow placard following the inspection.
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Better Buzz Coffee Eyes Folsom's Old Carl's Jr. Spot for New Cafe
A coffee chain famous for a vanilla-laced drink it calls the Best Drink Ever is laying the groundwork for a Folsom cafe, with a hiring push now underway for a shop planned at 1016 E. Bidwell St. Better Buzz Coffee Roasters has not opened the location yet, but a general manager job posting suggests the chain is moving ahead with plans to bring its drive-thru and walk-in format to the Sacramento area.
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Bohème Bewitched debuts a haunted house experience in downtown Davis
The thrift boutique’s new Halloween event features interactive activities and performances from UC Davis student clubs. Through Oct. 31, the empty buildings at 300 E St. have been transformed by locally owned thrift boutique Bohème into an immersive Halloween experience — Bohème Bewitched. Within the space, visitors can expect engaging activities and performances. The boutique’s community outreach and event coordinator Julia Holton designed the magical world.
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Mandi House Bringing Yemeni Slow-Roasted Lamb to Roseville
Mandi House, a Yemeni restaurant known for slow-roasted meats, is preparing to open in Roseville, with the team aiming for a mid-December opening, before Christmas. The date isn’t confirmed. Owner and founder Faris Alqabass told What Now Sacramento the team still has several city and county approvals to complete.
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The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento news: New restaurant, new coffee shop, airport parking garage updates
New restaurants are opening in the Sacramento region this fall, from a downtown Vietnamese kitchen to a Southern California coffee chain heading to Folsom. Meanwhile, Sacramento County Department of Airports spokesperson Lindsay Myers said travelers will be able to access the new six-story parking garage starting one week before the holiday season. Here's a quick digest: Amber Hazel Vietnamese Kitchen opened Oct. 1 at 1714 15th St. in downtown Sacramento, replacing the shuttered dessert spot Mochinut and serving beef, veggie and chicken pho priced at $19 , along with banh mi, broken rice plates, Vietnamese coffee and che for dessert. A new six-story parking garage that has more than 5,500-spaces at Sacramento International Airport is set to open Nov. 19, exactly one week before Thanksgiving, Sacramento County Department of Airports spokesperson Lindsay Myers said. Travelers should note that 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. Better Buzz Coffee Roasters, a Southern California chain with nearly 50 locations, is hiring a general manager for a new Folsom shop at 1016 E. Bidwell St. that will replace a
The Sacramento Bee
Cafe known for its ‘Best Drink Ever' vanilla-flavored coffee is coming to Folsom
A coffee franchise popular in Southern California is hiring staff as it expands to the Sacramento area. Better Buzz Coffee Roasters is in the process of hiring a general manager for a coffee shop in Folsom, according to the chain’s LinkedIn page. The coffee franchise, with almost 50 stores in Southern California, indicates it plans to open a location at 1016 E. Bidwell St. Each Better Buzz location offers slightly different menus, according to its website , so an official assortment of beverages and food has yet to be determined for the Folsom location. However, some of the items that are common at each Better Buzz include a honey latte, a mocha latte, cold brew, chai and its signature beverage known as “The Best Drink Ever,” which is an Americano or latte made with water, espresso and vanilla. Each location has avocado toast, açai bowls and breakfast sandwiches. The opening of the Folsom Better Buzz Coffee is still in the works. The city has approved the company’s tenant design review plans, according to The Sacramento Business Journal. Better Buzz Coffee did not respond to a request for comment from The Sacramento Bee. The franchise is known for its signature vanilla-flavored
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In pictures; Crowds of costumed characters hit Historic Folsom for Festifall fun
Families flocked to Sutter Street Saturday for an afternoon of trick-or-treating, games and Halloween fun hosted by Historic District merchants and Bayside Church. FOLSOM — Historic Folsom was filled with ghosts, goblins, superheroes, princesses and Halloween characters of every kind Saturday afternoon as thousands of children and adults descended on Sutter Street for the annual Festifall celebration. The popular Halloween tradition brought families from across Folsom and surrounding communities to the Historic District, where local merchants and Bayside Church of Folsom teamed up to deliver an afternoon of trick-or-treating, games and family-friendly festivities.
Marisol Ochoa
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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The Sacramento Bee
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)
The Sacramento Bee
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