My Curious Fascination with Cemeteries
My fascination with cemeteries began when I was a child, when my father would take me to our local one in New Jersey to pay our respects to lost relatives. While he stood in thought over the grave of his father or brother, I’d wander.
Capital Region Haunts
Visit these four local spots to commune with the spirit world — or just enjoy a day out
As the weather turns chilly and leaves go golden, it’s that time of year when we start to think about the spectral presences that may be in the room with us, unseen. Our area offers some visitable haunted spaces for those who like the idea of stopping by to possibly commune with ghosts — and then safely return home.
How the $20 Minimum Wage Is Playing Out
The law was written to target big fast-food chains — but that’s not how it’s working in the Capital Region
As economists and advocates debate the merits, the experiences of restaurant owners in the region offer some evidence of what happens in practice.
‘Comfort’ Comes to the Capital
Celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi visits the Sacramento Public Library
On Friday, October 11, Yotam Ottolenghi hosted a book talk and cooking demo at Sacramento’s Tsakopoulos Library Galleria. Some were surprised that such a big name in the culinary world would visit “Sacramento, of all places” — despite the agricultural epicenter Comstock’s readers know Sac to be.
Status Check: WellSpace Moves Ahead on Behavioral Health
WellSpace Health gains Gold Seal for its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
WellSpace is strengthening its behavioral work, announcing on Oct. 9 that its certified community behavioral health clinic had received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission.
Sacramento Kings Unveil New Arena Food
Offerings include Thai and Cajun, plus ‘Light the Beam’ themed drinks and desserts
As the Sacramento Kings get ready to kick off the NBA season Thursday night, the chefs at Golden 1 Center have been busy creating new food treats for fans.
Dilemma of the Month: Do I Have to Use My PTO for Appointments?
A salaried employee works over 50 hours a week, but her manager
still insists that she use PTO to cover a half-day appointment.
Is this legal?
The Value of Art
4 years out of the pandemic, Sacramento’s arts scene brings in tourism and tax dollars
A 2022 study conducted by Americans for the Arts in partnership with Sacramento Alliance for Regional Arts found that nonprofit arts- and culture-related activities in Sacramento County injected over $241 million into the local economy.
Tennis, My Beautiful Obsession
One man’s sometimes futile quest to watch matches while traveling around the world
I recall that as a young man I desperately tried to find a television in India’s lower Himalayas to watch one of the many Wimbledon finals in which Pete Sampras appeared — and eventually had to settle for a hotel with a black and white TV and a dubious antenna that, despite the manager swearing up and down would show Wimbledon if I wanted it to, in fact aired nothing but crackle.
Sacramento City College Was Once the Only College Between Stockton and Chico
Step inside the 108-year-old Land Park legend
“I’ve been here more than half my life,” says Sac City President Albert Garcia. “I love the history of this college. It gives everything we do here a richer context. Don’t forget, for many years, as far as colleges in the area, we were it. Just as we began by being part of a high school campus.”