Celebrate Oktoberfest All Year Round
Here’s where you can enjoy German food, beer and culture in the Capital Region
You don’t need to fly all the way to Munich to get an authentic Oktoberfest experience, even after October draws to a close. Whether indoors or outdoors, in Sacramento, Rocklin or Elk Grove, this area has many biergartens and other German-style spots to choose from.
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Florin Rd Partnership
Corey DeRoo, executive director of the Florin Road Partnership, is leveraging her impressive military background to revitalize one of Sacramento’s key business corridors. As an Army veteran trained in surgical technology, DeRoo’s service has provided her with a unique skill set that translates seamlessly into community leadership.
A Splendid Small-Town Getaway
Visitors can brunch, taste wine and spend the night in a pastoral paradise
The 10-acre Placer County business off Horseshoe Bar and Auburn-Folsom Road in Loomis may officially be called The Flower Farm, but it’s much more than that — historic inn, gourmet cafe, wine tasting room, gift shop, wedding and events center, nursery and citrus orchard.
Ready, Set, Action!
Filmmakers big and small are finding the region a congenial place to make movies
For several days this winter, Sacramentans got to play “Spot the Movie Star” while Leonardo DiCaprio and William Baldwin were both in town filming two different movies at locations all over the city. It begs the question: Could Sacramento become Hollywood North? The city and nearby Placer and El Dorado counties have a growing film industry that brings millions of dollars and thousands of jobs into the region.
The Way We Work: Michael J. Facenda
A glimpse into the daily life of the president of Sky River Casino
Michael J. Facenda oversees 1,600 employees, 14 food outlets, 82 table games and 2,100 slot machines — and don’t forget the pastry shop.
From Farm to Glass
They’re just miles apart, but Capital Region wine regions are distinctively different based on their climate, terrain and soil
Each of our four wine regions has its own unique terroir, a French term describing the soil, climate and sunshine that give wines their distinct character. These winemakers want consumers to consider their wines farm-to-fork — that is, farm-to-glass.
A Cool Retreat 100 Feet Below Ground
2 million-year-old Black Chasm Cavern thrills day trippers
The unassuming entrance barely hints at the secret treasures that await below. In order to access them, visitors must navigate 162 stairs in an otherworldly descent.
The Way We Work: Caroline Beteta
A glimpse into the daily life of the CEO of Visit California
On paper it’s a dream job of nonstop travel, but the reality is that most days she’s stuck in her office until 7 p.m. Thankfully she has a secret weapon: white space.
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Sacramento Republic FC
A LOOK INTO THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF SAC REPUBLIC FC
Sacramento Republic FC has become an integral part of the Sacramento community since its inception.
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PLACER COUNTY
GETTING GROWTH RIGHT IN PLACER COUNTY
Placer County is the third-fastest growing county in California. With 35,000 new homes in the pipeline, Sacramento State breaking ground on the future Placer Center, and new businesses like Proctor & Gamble and Bosch moving into the area, it is important that Placer retains its high quality of life as it grows.