Panic At Golden 1: Trampled Fans Hit City With Three New Lawsuits
What started as a hyped-up night for a Rod Wave concert has turned into a legal headache for Sacramento. Three new lawsuits were filed this week claiming city officials and arena operators dropped the ball on crowd safety when fireworks were mistaken for gunshots outside the Golden 1 Center, triggering a chaotic...
Iconic 1960s Orbit gas station in north Sacramento moves toward historic landmark status
A beloved building in north Sacramento is getting some new recognition. The distinctive design catches the eye of thousands of people passing by each day.
Midtown’s Sky-High Star Lounge Swaps Party Nights For Quiet Glam
The Historic Star Lounge has slipped back onto the scene atop the Hyatt House in Midtown, trading rowdy late nights for a more polished, cocktail-first dining room. Set inside the 1928 Eastern Star Hall, the revamped space keeps its dramatic bones intact: a soaring dining room with roughly 30-foot ceilings, gold...
Family says 100-year-old woman with dementia wandered out, died from hypothermia in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif — A jury in Sacramento is hearing testimony in a wrongful death and elder abuse trial against a local assisted living facility following the death of a 100-year-old woman in 2019. The lawsuit alleges Mildred Hernandez, who had Alzheimer’s dementia, wandered out of Greenhaven Estates Assisted Living...
Sacramento man dies after vehicle crossed median, hit him
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A driver died Friday from injuries he suffered in a Sacramento crash the day before, during which the vehicle that hit him crossed a raised median, authorities said. Jimmy Salgado, 38, of Sacramento, died from injuries he suffered in a crash Jan. 15 at Watt Avenue...
Folsom’s Red Robin restaurant plans permanent closure
Vacancy from longtime burger chain to be filled by Journey on the Dumpling in near future. A longtime burger place in Folsom’s dining scene is preparing to close its doors, as Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has announced it will permanently shut down its Palladio at Broadstone restaurant later this week.
13 Historic California Restaurants Still Serving Truly Great Food
Some places don’t just serve food – they preserve memories. Long before trends came and went, these beloved eateries were already perfecting recipes that have stood the test of time. From kitchens where techniques were learned by watching grandparents cook, to dining rooms that have witnessed countless celebrations,...
Billionaire-backed ‘California Forever’ signs largest construction labor deal ever
California Forever signed the largest construction labor agreement in history with the Napa/Solano Building Trades Council and the Northern California Carpenters Union, the Solano County development firm announced Tuesday evening. The labor agreement will span 40 years and covers all of the nearly 70,000 acres (about...
Vic’s Ice Cream Reopens to Big Crowds
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Trey Olson, 12, was first in line for Vic’s reopening. He waited under gloomy skies and sporadic rain from 9 a.m. until the doors of Vic’s Ice Cream opened at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2. Trey said he has been coming to Vic’s...
Clarksburg wine destination Old Sugar Mill under new ownership. What to expect
When Michael Kooyman, owner of Clarksburg’s Old Sugar Mil l, died last June, the future of the venue was cast into uncertainty. This was made even worse when the property went into foreclosure and the general manager left shortly thereafter. In the ensuing months, the tasting room tenants pulled together to keep...
