The Heart of a Campfire
Remembering generations of sleeping under the stars in California
Like my father before me, I taught my son to build a campfire the
old-fashioned way: with balled-up paper under kindling, under
twigs, under larger sticks, all fastidiously layered beneath
three logs wigwammed in the center. It was a thing of beauty. We
stood back in proud appreciation of our handiwork before striking
a match in a solemn generational ceremony.
Sacramento Becomes the ‘City of Cheese’
The 2025 American Cheese Society brings the creme de la creme of the dairy industry to Sacramento
The American Cheese Society’s annual conference took place last week in Sacramento, dubbed the City of Cheese for the occasion — the first time the California capital has hosted the high-profile event since 2014. It drew over 1,000 attendees with strong appetites for cheese talks and samples (lots of samples).
The Best Way to Explore Lake Tahoe Is On Foot
Those visiting Lake Tahoe shouldn't overlook its alpine trails — a great way to beat the crowds during the warmer months
For our new Out of Office column, reporter and photographer Brad
Branan takes us on a journey to some of his favorite hikes around
Lake Tahoe.
100 Years Since Peak Prohibition, Revelers Still Seek Speakeasies in Sacramento
History, mystery and drink magic in the Capital's hidden bars
California’s capital was one of the wettest cities in the state
during dry Prohibition, home to a rebellious generation who
escaped into hidden drinking dens. A century later, there are
still plenty of speakeasies in Sacramento if you know where to
look.
Inside California’s Return-to-Office Battle
Five years after getting WFH orders, workers are rebelling against resuming cubicle life
Earlier this spring, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order
mandating that most of California’s 224,000 full-time state
workers should return to working in the office four days per week
starting July 1. The executive order has stirred passionate
debate, with local businesses in favor of the change and
organizations representing state employees adamantly opposed.
How to Go From ‘WTF?’ to ‘I Got This’
Real talk for life’s impromptu adventures
Life has a flair for the dramatic. It loves to throw us
unexpected turns — a relationship hiccup that feels seismic, a
health scare that rattles your foundation, a sudden financial
shift that throws your budget into chaos. And while our initial
reaction might be shock, confusion or even anger, the real
strength emerges in how we navigate the aftermath.
The California Modernist Dream Is Alive in Sacramento’s Newest Historic District
Step inside an emblematic Midcentury home in South Land Park, designed with a social conscience
The interior retains many of its original “Eichler” features, including pristine globe light fixtures and mahogany-paneled walls.
Young Professionals 2025 With Charanjeet “Charlie” Kaur Tiwana-Purewal and Freddie Silveria
PODCAST EPISODE: How do you choose your career? When is it a good idea to start a business? How do you maintain momentum? Comstock’s Young Professionals Charanjeet “Charlie” Kaur Tiwana-Purewal and Freddie Silveria offer insight.
Fairytale Town Is Still Magical at 69 Years Old
No thrill-seeking rides, just imaginative fun
Once upon a time — 1959, to be precise — Fairytale Town opened at
3901 Land Park Drive in Sacramento, just four years after
Disneyland debuted in Southern California. Almost immediately it
was acknowledged, year after year, as one of the region’s top
five family amenities — and still is.
Are Art Spaces Becoming the New Third Places?
As traditional cafes and restaurants vanish, art spaces step up as hubs for culture, connection and creativity
Originally theorized by Ray Oldenburg, a third place is meant to
be a social anchor between home and work. Typically these
communal places are bookstores, salons, coffeeshops, pubs and
restaurants. But across Sacramento, art spaces like Demo, Panama
Pottery and Forma are filling the social gap left by shuttered
cafes and bars.