
WAL Street
Meet some of R Street Corridor’s newest neighbors
Energy: That’s the word that gets repeated often around the Warehouse Artist Lofts on R Street between 11th and 12th streets, and for good reason: The mixed-use loft project is teeming with artists, creative retailers and enterprising restaurants whose diversity is matched only by the eclectic mix of business owners who have bought into developer Ali Youssefi’s plan for the building.

New seats at the table
10 of the most notable restaurant expansions in the region
The lineup of restaurateurs expanding in the Sacramento region is a long one. Here’s are 10 of the most notable names:

Pull Up a Chair
Restaurateurs are feasting on expansion opportunities across Sacramento
Around the Sacramento region, the Mulvaney’s attitude is rare. So many other chefs and owners are taking up those offers or have their own plans to expand. 2015 is proving to be a banner year for restaurant expansions, and as Sacramento’s new Golden 1 Arena rises, 2016 will surely continue the trend. Here’s just a partial lineup of what’s shaking down around the region:

Where’s your favorite #CVSummerSpot?
Share a photo and win a VIP summer soiree
As the long summer days continue to sizzle on, snap a pic of your favorite local place to go when the temperature hits the triple digits for a chance to win your own VIP summer soiree at Strings Urban Kitchen. The winner will be given the opportunity to host 7 people in a VIP section with food and drinks included.

Rebirth of a Neon Landmark
CADA helps 1940s sign survive into the 21st century
On a rainy September morning, a long-time 16th Street resident was pulled away from home, dirty, faded and in disrepair. Nine months later, its homecoming was cause for celebration. And in between, the Mercury Cleaners sign was restored, re-engineered, re-wired, repainted and returned to its 1947 glory.

Swim Above the Sharks
What negative publicity taught me about my narrative — and my community
A calm and graceful response to any negative publicity is the best way to maintain control over your own narrative.

Sacred Spaces
Houses of worship that are worthy of praise
Houses of worship are an important element in Sacramento’s architectural history. From century-old churches to facilities that incorporate modern and sustainable technologies, religious buildings knit together the very fabric of the communities they serve. Here, we feature five local houses of worship, each with its own unique story.

The Law of Art
On the streets with graffiti artist and muralist Anthony Padilla
When asked if the perception of graffiti art has softened over time, artist Anthony Padilla pauses before tentatively responding, “A little bit. Obviously vandalism is wrong, but then there’s also the art side of [graffiti]. I think when you see writing on a wall, it shows that there is life in that city.”