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Cal Expo's Holiday Magic Returns With 15 Million Lights, 13 Festive Worlds

Cal Expo is about to glow again. Imaginarium's Holiday Magic festival opens Saturday with 13 festive worlds and more than 15 million LED lights spread across the Sacramento fairgrounds, welcoming visitors of all ages for a season of carnival rides, ice skating and nightly spectacle that runs well into the new year.

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Northern California’s Worst Wildfires Sent a Million Extra Acre-Feet of Water Into Lake Oroville

The Dixie, North Complex, and Sugar fires burned more than half of the upper Feather River watershed in 2020 and 2021, and a new federal study has put a number on one consequence almost nobody was tracking at the time: the fires sent a lot more water downstream to Lake Oroville.

Oroville, CA · 4d

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

Sacramento, CA · 4d

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Residents In These 8 California Cities Pay Far Less For Power Than PG&E Customers

Want to find cities in California where residents pay far less for power than PG&E customers?. These 8 cities offer lower monthly bills and real financial relief!. Opening your electric bill every month can feel like a small punishment, especially if you’re in PG&E territory. Modesto is one of...

California · 7d

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Dutra Wraps 2026 Sacramento River Levee Push, Sinks 180,000 Tons of Stone

Crews working along the Sacramento River have wrapped up this year's levee-protection push in the city's Pocket neighborhood, placing 180,000 tons of graded stone and installing roughly 750 trees in the water to bolster flood defenses and fish habitat along the riverbank. The milestone was reported by DredgeWire, which said...

The Sacramento Bee

After student's father detained, Sac City Unified presses city for ICE alerts

Sacramento City Unified School District leaders said Tuesday the father of an Earl Warren Elementary student was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the day before, a few blocks from the school. At a news conference, board members urged Sacramento police to alert the district when verified ICE activity occurs near schools. The call came as the district pressed for better coordination after ICE agents in late October were spotted near Ethel Phillips Elementary, causing concern among students and families during after school pickup. “We can prepare for what happens on our campuses. Unfortunately, we cannot control what happens on the streets surrounding them,” school board member Jasjit Singh said Tuesday. “We need timely, credible information. We need direct radio communication between our school safety team and the police department, and we need city sanctuary policies that place students and families at the forefront and are centered around how to prepare and how to respond.” According to Singh, the district learned about the detention through the school, after the principal was informed that the student’s father had been detained. The detention took place near the 65th Street, by St. Mary Cemetery, Singh said. The detention came three days after

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Northern Sacramento and Yolo Zero-Emission Transit Project

SacRT is moving forward with a major regional investment in cleaner transportation and improved transit infrastructure. The Northern Sacramento and Yolo Zero-Emission Transit Project will expand the use of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, improve connections between Sacramento and Yolo counties, and modernize facilities needed to support the future of public transportation.

The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento mayor promises school ICE notification policy, but district seeks more

Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty pledged to alert school districts when the city learns of nearby federal immigration enforcement activity, reversing his earlier position after mounting pressure from school officials . He called it a “top priority” amid a recent increase in immigration enforcement in the capital region. McCarty said the city would convene a meeting with six capital superintendents to develop a more formal communication process — but Sacramento City Unified leaders said they wanted more immediate action. McCarty told Sacramento City Unified School District Superintendent Cancy McArn in an email Tuesday afternoon that city officials would arrange a meeting with her and five other superintendents whose districts include schools within city limits to discuss “enhanced communication” about nearby U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. But leaders of Sacramento City Unified, which serves most of the city’s students, want additional commitments from the mayor and City Manager Maraskeshia Smith. SCUSD serves most students in Sacramento, but the Natomas, Robla, San Juan, Elk Grove and Twin Rivers school districts also operate schools within city limits. Federal immigration enforcement activity has increased in south Sacramento in recent weeks. After reports that ICE agents detained the father of an Earl Warren Elementary School

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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 · 5d

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Pacific Power Seeks 57% Rate Hike for Northern California Customers

Pacific Power has asked California regulators to approve a 57% increase in customer rates, a request the utility says is tied to the mounting cost of hardening its grid against wildfires across its rural Northern California service territory. The filing, submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission in November 2026, could push the typical residential bill up by $120 a month if approved as written.

California · 4d

FOX40

Stockton seeking public input on downtown revitalization plan

(FOX40.COM) — The City of Stockton is inviting residents to an open house event on Thursday to learn about and submit feedback on the city’s “vision for downtown revitalization.” The city said the Thrive Downtown project is centered around infill housing, economic opportunity, historic preservation, and activation of key downtown assets. A report published by […]

Stockton, CA · 3d

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Heavy Snow Is in the Forecast for Northern California Just Days Before Tahoe Resorts Open

The first real winter storm of the season may be lining up for next weekend, with federal forecasters circling the Sierra Nevada and the Klamath Mountains on a new hazards map that has ski resorts and weekend drivers paying close attention. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center published the outlook on Nov....

Northern California, CA · 4d

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Nor Cal Sutter Nurses Launch Week Of Pickets Over AI Fears, Staffing Fights

Nurses and health care workers at 13 Sutter Health facilities across Northern California are holding informational pickets this week, saying three months of contract talks have produced almost nothing on the issues they care about most: staffing levels and new protections against untested artificial intelligence systems in patient care. The...

California · 3d

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

The Sacramento Bee

Photos: See Sacramento celebrate its veterans with parade downtown

The Sacramento community gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday to honor its veterans with a ceremony and a parade, a longtime tradition and one of many such events in the region to mark Veterans Day. The event, sponsored by the Veterans Affiliated Council , a nonprofit that represents veterans service organizations across the region, also marked the country’s 250th anniversary. The celebration also featured a car show, appearances by the JROTC and Scouts of America, and veteran and community booths.

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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.