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America’s Most Spectacular Train Ride Goes to Sacramento
The California Zephyr crosses the Rockies, deserts and Sierra Nevada on one of the world's great rail journeys
Amtrak’s 2,438-mile California Zephyr route is one of the
greatest train journeys in North America — and for Capital
Region residents, it can begin or end right in downtown
Sacramento.
The Hidden History Behind Sacramento’s Most Controversial Gold Rush Place Name
Historians are trying to keep the story of Black gold miners in Folsom alive
Most visitors come for the water. Few realize they’re standing on the site of a forgotten Gold Rush town built by Black miners.
A Local’s Guide to Eating Your Way Along Interstate 80
Where to find burgers, tacos, pie, farmers market produce and more between Sacramento and Tahoe
There are dozens of businesses serving the steady stream of
people traveling between the Sacramento Valley and Tahoe every
day. Many travelers settle for whatever fast-food chain shows up
just off an exit, but there are better alternatives.
Chefs for the 2026 Tower Bridge Dinner Announced
Plus more updates on flagship Sacramento events from Visit Sacramento’s State of Tourism luncheon
The chefs for the annual Tower Bridge Dinner have been announced,
but this year, there are just four instead of the usual five —
and they have an international flair.
The Forgotten Mount Rainier Rescue That Changed America
An 1898 rescue linked a photographer to two men who would help define conservation in the United States
Most visitors come for the wildflowers and mountain views. Few know the story of the lost Marines, the famous photographer and the chance encounter that changed history.
Old Sacramento Waterfront Welcomes New Businesses Ahead of Busy Summer Season
From a bookstore to a beer garden, a new crop of local businesses is joining the historic district
After the long-time staple Evangeline’s Costume Mansion has its
post-fire grand reopening, a crop of other businesses will be
opening in the waterfront district.
The Sheraton Grand Undergoes a $35 Million Renovation That Honors Its Roots
Famed architect Julia Morgan originally designed the space as the Sacramento Public Market
More than 100 years after Sacramento’s Public Market Building opened, the Sheraton Grand hotel that now occupies it is paying homage to the market designed by famed architect Julia Morgan.
‘I Could Not Be Silent’: Sacramento Nonprofit CEO Shares Story of Survival and Healing in New Film
'And Then We Rise' premiers at the Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival
The 10th annual SAPFF opened with an Anh Phoong-produced
documentary about two women who turned personal trauma into
advocacy.
Eat Your Way Through Sacramento’s Hmong Food Scene
A Hmong cookbook author finds local eats in a soul food spot, a counter at the back of a supermarket and an Asian fusion restaurant
Our area boasts three Hmong-centered food venues where all can
enjoy carefully prepared and delicious dishes. We visited with
Yia Vang, author of “In Yer’s Kitchen: Memoir of a Hmong
Daughter.”
Here’s How Sacramento’s Oldest Businesses Keep Customers Coming Back
From a century-old jewelry store to a revived dive bar, local owners explain how they stay relevant across generations
A small group of businesses in the Capital Region have held
strong for a half-century or more.