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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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California Prison Kitchen Audit Finds Mold, Rotten Food, Missing Wire Whip and Cutters

Inspectors sent to check on California prison kitchens found rotten tomatoes, moldy peppers, spiderwebs and bug-covered fly traps at Corcoran, and moldy ceilings at Corcoran and California State Prison, Sacramento, along with equipment failures and missing utensils serious enough to raise security concerns. The findings come from an audit by the state's Office of the Inspector General, which examined food programs and services inside California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.

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‘You can’t do it this way’: Sacramento sheriff, Placer DA condemn Newsom’s clemency order

Governor Gavin Newsom has made a sweeping change to California’s death row. Last week Newsom used his executive clemency authority to convert all death sentences in the state — nearly 550 in total — to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Newsom previously instituted a moratorium on capital punishment in California in 2019.

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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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E-bikes, e-scooters will be banned in one-tenth of Folsom parks. Here's when

E-bikes and other electric alternative modes of transportation will soon not be allowed in one-tenth of Folsom’s parks. And certain “reckless” behaviors, such as performing wheelies, will face an up-to $500 fine. The Folsom City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday that establishes new rules for “e-conveyances,” a broad category that included e-bikes, e-scooters, motorized bicycles, electric motorcycles — also called e-motos — and other electrically powered devices. This was the second reading of the ordinance, which has not changed since it was officially proposed in October . Thirty days following the council’s approval, riders will not be able to carry passengers on devices without a proper seat, swerve around traffic or perform “stunt and trick riding” such as wheelies or “acrobatic” tricks. The devices will also be banned from playgrounds and sports courts and fields, but would still be allowed on paved paths in parks under a reduced speed limit of 10 mph. Folsom has more than 50 miles of Class I paved trails — multiuse, off-street paths — some of which are within parks. Bike paths not in parks will have a speed limit of 15 mph. Motorized bicycles, which fall under the same definition as “moped” in the

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Folsom Council gives final nod to e-bike and moto ordinance, expands list of park restrictions

New regulations governing electric bicycles and other electric-powered vehicles in Folsom parks and on city trails are officially moving forward after the Folsom City Council gave final approval Tuesday night to an ordinance aimed at addressing dangerous riding, damage to public facilities and growing safety concerns. The council adopted the measure on a 4-0 vote following its second reading, completing the approval process that began with a divided vote two weeks earlier.

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The Sacramento Bee

Republican Hoover concedes Sacramento-area Assembly seat to Democratic challenger

Assemblymember Josh Hoover, R-Folsom, on Tuesday conceded to his Democratic challenger Amy Slavensky in the race for a Sacramento County statehouse seat. Hoover had declined to concede Friday after Slavensky declared victory for the 7th Assembly District. His concession came after Sacramento County released its latest vote totals. Slavensky had 53.2% of the vote as of Tuesday afternoon. “I just called my opponent to congratulate her on her victory,” Hoover said on X. “While there are still many ballots left to count, our team no longer sees a viable path to closing the gap like we did when we flipped this seat in 2022.” Hoover said it has been the “honor of a lifetime” to serve the area in district — which includes Folsom, Fair Oaks and Rancho Cordova — in the Assembly. The seat was one Democrats were eager to wrestle back. Slavensky will be part of what is expected to be a widening Democratic supermajority in the Legislature. She has worked 40 years in California public schools as a teacher, principal and superintendent, according to her campaign website. She said her campaign knocked on over 16,700 doors, engaged 400 volunteers and sent 150,000 texts. “I thank the hundreds

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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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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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California’s New Governor Becerra Opens New Era, Courting Democratic Support at the Capitol

Welcome to Sacramento’s new political reality, where Governor-elect Xavier Becerra isn’t ready to lay out a detailed policy agenda but is making one thing abundantly clear: he intends to get along with Democratic leaders at the state Capitol. “We’ve tried to make it very clear, being here just...

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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Incumbent Doris Matsui (D) defeated Mai Vang (D) in the general election for California's 7th Congressional District

Incumbent Doris Matsui (D) defeated Mai Vang (D) in the general election for California's 7th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. CalMatters' Maya C. Miller said Matsui "touts her experience securing federal funding for local projects and her ability to work across party lines ... Her massive fundraising advantage has enabled her to flood the airwaves and voters’ mailboxes with millions of dollars in traditional television ads and mailers," while Vang "wants to prove that money and seniority aren’t enough anymore to win a seat in Congress. She has relied on door-to-door canvassing, in-person events and an active social media presence to introduce herself to voters." The Sacramento Bee's Matthew Miranda said Matsui "has routinely highlighted her experience and pointed to her record of delivering federal resources to the Sacramento region," and Vang "has centered her campaign on generational change, progressive policies and a focus on working-class families."

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University Retirement Community cuts ribbon on $54M expansion in Davis, CA

University Retirement Community, in partnership with parent organization Pacific Retirement Services, celebrated the grand opening of The Vista in Davis, CA, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting last week for the community’s $54 million expansion. “The opening of The Vista marks an exciting milestone for both Pacific Retirement Services and...

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Commentary: Protecting California’s water from invasive golden mussels requires a unified state and federal response

California’s water systems are facing an existential threat, and in the communities we represent, we’ve seen firsthand just how serious it has become. Since they were first detected in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta near the Port of Stockton in 2024, golden mussels have spread rapidly across California’s State Water Project, creating a growing challenge for water managers across the state. These small mussels reproduce quickly, attach to critical infrastructure, and clog the pipes, pumps, and equipment responsible for delivering water to homes, farms, and businesses.

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