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Sacramento Staycation: Hello Old Friend

My home, Sacramento—a forever “up and coming” city—is sometimes just the vacation I need. A weekend at home consists of catching up with friends who I see far too little of, a little rest and relaxation and an obligatory jaunt in the wilderness. The city rings with live music, breweries…

Spooky Sacramento-area Events to Help Get You In the Halloween Spirit

Thursday, Oct. 11 ArtMix: Zombie at Crocker Art Museum Crocker’s monthly ArtMix series teams up with Sacramento Zombie Walk for a night of horror and fun with movie shorts, live performances and DJs, make-up artists, an apocalypse photo booth, zombie bingo and more. 21-plus, 6–9:30 p.m., $10 for Crocker members,…

On the Beaten Path, but Out of the City: Jedediah Smith State Park

California’s coastline exudes a seemingly unspoiled landscape—amidst a burning state, the coast brings tranquility and hope. Although the destination discussed in this article is not necessarily on the coastline of California, it lies within miles of the North Coast and the journey to arrival may consist of a handful of…