Restaurant Industry Confronts Its Mental Health Crisis Through Art, Dance and Film
Sacramento restaurateurs and artists team up to highlight and address the struggles of restaurant workers
By the end of 2018, Sacramento’s restaurant industry was reeling. That year, close to 20 industry workers — servers, chefs, bartenders and others — died from suicide or behaviors related to drug or alcohol use. In the last month of the year alone, four workers lost their lives.
Right People, Write Place
Publishing press preserves lost art form and promotes local writers
Tuleburg Press, founded in 2013, is a Stockton nonprofit publishing company with a focus on developing creative literary community programs, showcasing local writers and building an appreciation of the book arts.
The Great Circle of the Book
OPINION: Independent bookstores are the secret lifeblood of local culture
Independent Bookstore Day is April 27 this year. The owner of one of Sacramento County’s many independent bookstores lets us in on the unique purpose they serve in their respective neighborhoods.
Inked and Empowered
Sacramento History Museum explores the role of women in tattoo culture
Once associated with fringe cultures and criminals, tattoos have long since moved into the mainstream, becoming a popular way for people to celebrate their lives and express themselves. Today, however, more women than men have tattoos.
Pop-Up Popularity
Female chefs and bakers find success outside the traditional restaurant model
These nomadic eateries, which surged in popularity around the Great Recession, came in vogue again during the COVID-19 pandemic, often as the only option for cooks in lockdown.
Art Exposed: Maren Conrad
Meet the Sacramento muralist and designer who creates joyful spaces for women
Maren Conrad reflects on her iconic Sacramento murals and her latest project, the Jacquelyn.
Crescent City Comes to the Capital
The third annual City of Trees parade brings Mardi Gras vibes to Sacramento
Earlier this month, downtown Sacramento looked a little more like the Big Easy for the City of Trees Parade: one of the biggest Mardi Gras events west of the Mississippi.
The Chiliheads of Sacramento
National chili competitions are the spice of life for Capital Region retirees — including the founders of Jimboy’s
We’re like a biker gang, but we make chili,” says competitive chili cook Toni Groth, who travels across the country with her husband Mark to fight for the title of World’s Best. Plus, Jimboy’s gives us the chili scoop.
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FLORIN ROAD PARTNERSHIP
BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING: NURTURING DIVERSITY AND EMPOWERING WOMEN LEADERS
From Franklin Blvd to Tamoshanter Way there is a new project blossoming in South Sacramento. One that is fueled by a passionate group of female leaders behind the scenes and at the forefront.
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KELLIE DEMARCO COMMUNICATIONS
FINDING JOY & SUCCESS BEYOND THE NEWSROOM
In a career that adorned with three Emmy Awards and frontline reporting on pivotal national events, Kellie DeMarco, the former face of KCRA, discovered her true fulfillment after stepping away from the news. “Life on the other side of the evening anchor desk is more joyful than I expected,” she says.