Arts and LifestyleElectronic show will honor Sacramento’s legendary 1940s jazz club Zanzibar CafeAugust 13, 2025 | Chris Nichols | Sarit LaschinskyThe Zanzibar Cafe was a black-owned communal space to enjoy jazz in Sacramento that was forcefully shut down in the 1940s. A local artist is reviving the essence of the Zanzibar with an electronic show in Del Paso Heights this weekend.
Sacramento RegionGo bananas at the 14th annual Banana Festival in William Land ParkAugust 13, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe two-day festival is family-friendly and will include a parade, reptile show, food and drinks, and a fashion show.
EnvironmentHere’s why researchers say you shouldn’t release your pet turtle into the wildAugust 12, 2025 | Manola SecairaCalifornia’s Western Pond Turtles are the only remaining freshwater turtles native to the state. But their populations face threats from competing non-native species and habitat loss. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleThe art of improvement: Midtown Association fosters Sacramento creativity and cultureAugust 11, 2025Thanks in part to Midtown Association’s efforts, Midtown’s creative economy has become more inclusive and provided opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs to thrive.
Sacramento RegionOld Sugar Mill in foreclosure, but resident wineries remain optimisticAugust 8, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe well-known wine venue in Clarksburg is in foreclosure after the death of its previous owner. But the leader of the Old Sugar Mill Tenants Group says this is a means to find new ownership.
Sacramento RegionSacramento initiative connects Hmong youth internationally, fosters cultural exchangeAugust 7, 2025Hmong Youth Beyond Borders has mentored and fostered the relationships between four Hmong young women from Sacramento and 13 young women in Laos.
Sacramento RegionPaddle your way to a sunset bat viewing on the Cosumnes RiverAugust 7, 2025 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezLearn about riparian habitat and Mexican Freetail Bats on a guided tour through the Cosumnes River Preserve.
Sacramento RegionSouth Sacramento gets new fast chargers, built by local studentsAugust 6, 2025 | Tony RodriguezTeens built new EV chargers in South Sacramento at a longtime community hub. The project brings clean energy and job training to the neighborhood.
Sacramento RegionTAP Wine Lounge brings art, community, wine and culture to North SacramentoAugust 6, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe lounge, located on Del Paso Blvd., holds art installations and events, and also sells wine from Black-owned boutique wine brands. Their latest installation, featuring artist J Crux’s “Unbound: The Art of Becoming,” will launch on Saturday.
Sacramento RegionAn unusual summer: Why was Sacramento’s July so cool?August 6, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsLast summer saw record-breaking heat bake the region for days on end, including the hottest month in Sacramento’s history. But this July brought surprisingly cooler weather, though temperatures and averages still fell short of historical records.
