Local author David Kulczyk’s new book Forgotten Sacramento Murders 1940–1976, his fifth, is a tough-to-put-down collection of more than 30 true stories that he describes as, “Buried and forgotten tales that once made the blood run cold of those reading about them in the morning edition.” From the kidnap and…
This summer is already shaping up to be a great one in Sacramento, and to kick things off, the month of June is stacked with rad events, outdoor concerts, night markets and block parties galore. Besides all the other great stuff featured throughout this issue, we wanted to be sure…
Are you a lover of lavender? Then the Cache Creek Lavender Festival is the place for you! Charley Opper and his partner Linda Barrett discovered their two-acre plot of land on the edge of Rumsey in Capay Valley in 1997 and planted their first lavender crop that same year. From…
Succulents have an almost alien sort of beauty. Instantly striking, they can become the focal point of just about any home garden. They’re also resilient and hardy little dudes, capable of helping the most unskilled gardener look like a total boss. At High-Hand Nursery (3750 Taylor Rd., Loomis) on June…
Last week, local basketball fans went berserk after the Sacramento Kings landed a number two pick at the NBA draft lottery, with the Phoenix Suns winning the number one pick. The Kings came into the lottery with the seventh slot, so the jump up to number two was a big…
Flat track motorcycle racing has deep roots in the City of Trees. The Sacramento Mile has been running at Cal Expo since the 1950s, and the list of riders who have won the legendary race is a who’s who of racing royalty, including many AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers. In…
Winter disappeared with haste. Awakening to the spring birds chirping, I gazed out my bedroom window on Saturday morning to see the blue sky sharing its space with only a few wispy white clouds. I pressed the back of my hand to the window as I do to check the…
The town of Locke is located in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and is a unique place to experience the history of Chinese-American culture. The community was built by Chinese immigrants in 1915, and at its peak was inhabited by over 600 Chinese-American residents. Nowadays, there are less than 80…
The Force is strong with this one, indeed! Direct from Australia comes “The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody,” a cheeky smash-hit production that’s premiering in the states with a six-city tour throughout California from May 31 – June 9, including a stop right here in town on Friday, June…
“I wish I had a green thumb,” my friend mentioned as three of us chatted about the nitty gritty of home gardening. Previously, I had always thought the same thing. Turns out, anyone can have a green thumb with the slightest bit of effort. Living in Sacramento, we are lucky…
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