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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...

The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento finally sees Califia. Can the city get her the help she desperately needs?

The city government of Sacramento, from Mayor Kevin McCarty to paramedics, wants to save 33-year-old Califia Carlisle from more than a decade of homelessness, drug addiction and mental illness. But in assembling its effort, the city discovered that there was no record of Carlisle in the official Sacramento County homeless database, despite that she has been swept for years from illegal homeless encampments and arrested for panhandling near the Home Depot off Folsom Boulevard. Officially, it was as if Carlisle had never existed. “She is hiding in plain sight,” said 69-year-old Christopher Carlisle, Califia’s father, who attended a recent briefing with city and county staff about his daughter. There are nearly 6,000 homeless people in Sacramento County’s Homeless Information Management System, or HMIS. Sacramento Steps Forward is the nonprofit group that manages the database. Califia’s absence from county records illustrates the fallibility of homeless record keeping in California. It’s why Gov. Gavin Newsom’s claim that homelessness has decreased by 13% in the last two years should be viewed with skepticism. The HMIS database, like the biennial count conducted on a single day in January, is flawed because people experiencing homelessness are difficult to count, and the methods used to track

Sacramento, CA · 5h

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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...

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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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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

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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...

Davis, CA · 1d

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California's biggest water project in 50 years gets green light. Here's what to know

California regulators have cleared the way for construction of Sites Reservoir, a major new water storage project in Colusa County. The decision marks the state’s largest reservoir undertaking in more than five decades and caps years of debate over cost, environmental harm and tribal objections. Here are key takeaways: The State Water Resources Board on Wednesday, Nov. 4, approved a water rights permit for Sites Reservoir , a 13-mile-long, four-mile-wide and 260-foot-deep project near Maxwell that will hold up to 1.5 million acre feet of water at an estimated cost of more than $6 billion. A draft approval issued in March drew sharp criticism from environmental advocates, with Harrison Beck of the Center for Biological Diversity warning the decision did not address serious threats to the Sacramento River ecosystem and imperiled fish populations. Federal officials in January signed off on an environmental review that could cover up to a quarter of construction costs, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum saying the Trump administration backed the project to expand water reliability for communities and agriculture. Gov. Gavin Newsom fast-tracked the project through 2023 legislation that expedites legal challenges under the California Environmental Quality Act, pitching Sites as a critical piece of the

California · 2d

FOX40

30 propane tanks found near church, businesses evacuated

(FOX40.COM) — Several Sacramento businesses were evacuated after approximately 30 propane tanks were found near an area church, officials said. According to the Sacramento Fire Department, a report was received around 4 p.m. about a gas leak on the 3300 block of 52nd Avenue, near a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Sac Fire and PG&E […]

Sacramento, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

Which restaurants are open in Sacramento on Thanksgiving Day? Reserve now for holiday

The march towards Thanksgiving continues. For some people, cooking up the feast is the fun part. But what if you want turkey and all the trimmings, without all the frantic prep and less dish-washing? Luckily, restaurants across greater Sacramento are currently rolling out their Thanksgiving menus. Not only can you dine out for the holiday, but several businesses are offering take-home Thanksgiving feasts that only need to be reheated. Whether you’d like to hold Thanksgiving dinner in a restaurant or pre-order a meal to take home, it’s best to make reservations soon. Many businesses are getting booked up, or have strict deadlines for pre-orders. The 7th St. Standard 7th St. Standard is offering a $40 per-person turkey dinner from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. For dessert, there’s pumpkin pie, or apple pie with gelato. Reserve here . Bennett’s Bennett’s, with locations in Sacramento, Roseville, and Rocklin, has two Thanksgiving options in 2026. For dine-in or to-go, they have a turkey dinner plate with sides for $35, with a slice of pumpkin cheesecake for $10. Or, for $299, there’s the take-home Bennett’s Thanksgiving Feast, which comes with a pre-roasted turkey, sides, 12 dinner rolls, and a pumpkin pie. Reserve or pre-order

The Sacramento Bee

Where to celebrate Veterans Day in the Sacramento area on Wednesday

This year’s Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11 marks America’s 250th birthday: 250 years of service for the U.S. Armed Forces. Here’s where to find free community gatherings, parades, ceremonies and other events in honor of Veterans Day across the Sacramento region. Capital region At the California State Capitol West Steps, a Veterans Day ceremony will start at 9 a.m., followed by a parade at 11 a.m. The event will also feature a car show, appearances by the JROTC and Scouts of America, and veteran and community booths. Address: 1315 10th St., Sacramento More info: https://veteransofcalifornia.com/events/veterans-day-parade-sacramento-2026 . Mather In Mather, the Sacramento VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. featuring guest speakers, patriotic music, Cordova High School JROTC cadets, and community resource and information booths. Address: Sacramento VA Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way (Building 650), Mather More info: https://www.va.gov/northern-california-health-care/events/92902/ . West Sacramento In West Sacramento, the Veterans Day Parade will start at 11 a.m., followed by the annual Heroes Luncheon, featuring food, live music, raffles and bingo. Address: 1100 Clarendon Street to West Acre Road, ending at Park Boulevard & Stone Boulevard More info: https://westsacvfw.com/veterans-day-parade . Carmichael In Carmichael, the Kiwanis Club

Sacramento, CA · 7h

The Sacramento Bee

Death row clemency, Matsui-Vang congressional race: What Sacramento talked about Nov. 2-8

Sacramento readers had plenty on their minds last week. From Nov. 2-8, these are the stories on sacbee.com that drew the most comments — a snapshot of what the community had to say about election night, a historic clemency decision and the future of the 7th Congressional District. Newsom moves to spare all 548 on California’s death row Gov. Gavin Newsom notified the California Supreme Court he intends to commute the sentences of the 548 people on California’s death row to life without parole — what advocates describe as the largest single act of clemency in U.S. history. “I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us,” Newsom wrote in a letter first reported by The Sacramento Bee . »» Read the story, see the comments Prosecutors and victims’ families split sharply The move drew polarized reactions. Former Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schubert said she plans to sue to block it. Former Los Angeles DA Gil Garcetti, who once pursued capital punishment, now backs Newsom: “There is nothing to show that the death penalty is a deterrent.” Sandy Friend, mother of

Sacramento, CA · 6h

The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento's Railyards is building momentum. New housing may have to wait until 2028

Even though a hospital, concert venue and soccer stadium are coming to Sacramento’s Railyards, the district may not see new residential construction for several years. There are two apartment complexes there now — Wong Center and The A.J. Apartments — but one of the district’s lead developers said recently that he believes the Railyards and other parts of Sacramento’s core may not see home building speed up again until around 2028. “We’re just not in a place where rents and the market are supportive of new development,” said Denton Kelley, CEO of LDK Ventures, the master developer of the Railyards district. “...It will probably take until about ’28 before we start seeing new residential projects in the Railyards and, probably, within midtown and downtown.” The suburbs have seen more solid job growth, especially along the Highway 50 corridor where Folsom and Rancho Cordova are located. Kelley said cited recent investments in those areas by firms like Solidigm and Micron . That area will probably outperform the rest of the market for the next three to five years, Kelley said. The Railyards will compete with those cities’ “lifestyle centers” like the Palladio shopping center in Folsom or the Fountains in Roseville.

Sacramento, CA · 2d

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Yuba City Targets Trash in Local Waterways

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) – Yuba City is moving forward with an underground collection system designed to catch trash carried through storm drains before it reaches local waterways. The City Council approved project plans, bidding and an advance equipment purchase as part of its Nov. 3 consent calendar. The...

Yuba City, CA · 1d

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‘Harvest Party at Camp Two’

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - Standing in the paint aisle at Lowe’s in Yuba City today, it’s hard to imagine that this very spot was once part of Camp Two, a seasonal agricultural labor camp remembered for its legendary harvest parties. During the 1970s and 1980s, camps like...

Yuba City, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

Ride the red, white and blue as West Sacramento's River Fox honors nation's birth

All aboard the red, white and blue. A new patriotic-themed excursion train made its West Sacramento debut to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the 200th anniversary of American rail travel. The River Fox Train debuted a new look with a custom-wrapped locomotive featuring imagery of local iconic landmarks such as the Sacramento skyline and Tower Bridge, along with American flag branding. “With 2027 marking 200 years of American railroading, this locomotive is also a tribute to the industry that transformed this country,” said Alicia Carpenter, Assistant General Manager of the River Fox Train in a news release. “We wanted to create something that reflects the pride we have in our country while also highlighting the beauty, history, and spirit of California’s Sacramento Capital Region.” Rail travel dates back to 1827, and the River Fox’s own line, built in 1911, once connected agricultural communities in the Sacramento Valley. Riders can catch see the artwork throughout 2027 and during upcoming excursions, including the Magical Christmas Train , New Year’s Eve Express and Lunar New Year Train . Website : www.riverfoxtrain.com Phone : 800-866-1690

West Sacramento, CA · 2d

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Midtown Sacramento Cat Named Balou Wins Mayor Race Against 15 Rivals

A scruffy community cat named Balou has a new title to go with his usual rounds of porches and kibble bowls: mayor. The 9-year-old cat, believed to have French Chartreux background, was elected ceremonial mayor of the Marshall School and New Era Park neighborhoods in Sacramento this September, beating out 15 other feline candidates for a one-year term.

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Sacramento's Run to Feed the Hungry Returns Nov. 26 With Optional Chip Timing

Sacramento's Run to Feed the Hungry is back for its 33rd year on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, with a 10K kicking off at 8:15 a.m. and a 5K following at 9 a.m. through the streets of East Sacramento. Runners and walkers don't even have to commit to a distance in advance — organizers say participants can choose whether to do the 5K or 10K on race day itself.