Harnessing the Power of Sports
Sacramento’s sports teams, big and small, invest in community programs to impact and educate local youth
Sports organizations like the Sacramento Kings and Sacramento Republic FC are linking with nonprofits to launch community sports programs that empower youth with life skills and STEM education.
A Final Farewell to ARCO Arena
A look back on the beloved Sacramento arena as it crumbles into history
Reflecting on the many chapters of the building best known as
ARCO Arena, its farewell event and what’s next for the Natomas
site.
Touchstone Brewing Company Climbs High
A microbrewery opens alongside Sacramento Pipeworks climbing gym
Ryan Campagna is a long-time climber, a home brewer and now, the founder of Touchstone Brewing Company.
Going to Extremes
Endurance athletes push their bodies to the limit — and pump money into the regional economy
Extreme athletes see what they can accomplish, however improbable
— like the 100.2-mile ultramarathon Western States — and use
their hobbies to contribute to regional economies.
On the Fast Track: Dustin Vicari
Meet 13 young professionals who are on the fast track, bringing new ideas and innovations to the Capital Region
Dustin Vicari is executive vice president for Elevate Sports
Ventures and holds a dual role as Sacramento Republic FC’s chief
revenue officer.
Status Check: Back to Gaming
Mark Otero, who helped develop hugely successful “Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes,” puts hedge fund on hold for new game
Mark Otero, founder of the Sacramento-based mobile game company KlickNation, is now working on “Legions & Legends,” a combat roleplaying game and the debut effort from his studio, Azra Games.
The Return of Arts and Music Festivals
Big events boost local economies and shape our identity
Capital Region music festivals attract tens of thousands of fans
from nearby areas and from all around the country.
Rise of the Robot Umpire
Experimental automated strike zone now on tap at River Cats games
An electronic system that relays information almost instantaneously is helping umpires make their calls.
Sponsored
Elevating Senses, Elevating Lives
KOLAS
Joe Karapetyan and Garib Karapetyan share a last name, though they’re not related. But most importantly, they share a vision.
Sponsored
Studley Chiropractic
Offering chiropractic services to help those suffering from pain improve their quality of life
Dedicated, honest, genuine — these are just a few of the adjectives patients use to describe Dr. Chip Studley, owner of Studley Chiropractic in East Sacramento.