
Sutter’s Fort Returns to Its Roots: Authenticity Wins Out Over Mythology
Schoolkids still find it a delight, even without living history characters
The Back Story: Sutter’s Fort, the 6-acre state park in Midtown Sacramento, is an underappreciated jewel in the crown of the region’s historic attractions.

Can Sacramento Become a Tourist Destination?
Or will travelers always see it as a pit stop?
Often described by its proximity to other places, Sacramento actually sees significant traffic each year from out-of-town visitors. Here’s what draws them — and how the city is hoping to attract more.
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Westfield Galleria
Marking a Milestone Anniversary as the Galleria Redefines What a Modern Mall Experience Can Be
At a time when many American shopping malls are having to redefine their purpose, the Westfield Galleria at Roseville shines as a vibrant hub of innovation and community. As it looks ahead to its 25th anniversary in August, the Galleria has continued to build on its legacy while navigating the changes in the retail landscape.
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Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District
EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC AND ARTS
After five years of closure, this month Fair Oaks Village finally gets its entertainment and social hub back when a new $28 million development opens in Village Park.

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.

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.
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ROSEVILLE PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARIES
GROWING TOGETHER: SHAPING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY'S FUTURE
In the heart of Placer County, Roseville stands out as a city that truly values connection, recreation and lifelong learning — and much of the credit goes to its Parks, Recreation & Libraries (PRL) Department.

Off the Beaten Track Takes Another Path
Department coming to an end after five-year run spotlighting little-known destinations
When Off the Beaten Track debuted in early 2021, the Capital Region was tenuously crawling back from the worst pandemic in more than a hundred years. As we poked our heads outside, we wondered which businesses made it out OK, and how did they do it? Their compelling tales were the overriding storylines of those early post-pandemic days, while impacts from COVID-19 stretched throughout OTBT’s run.

Pasquini’s Serves Up Nearly a Century of Food, Family and Lore
What began as basement dinners and bootleg wine now thrives as a multigenerational Italian dining landmark in Live Oak
Behind a nearly obscured sign on Highway 99 is a 95-year-old bastion of Italian American food and heritage that still offers Spaghetti Monday every week.