For nature lovers in Sacramento, Ashley Shult Langdon’s new guidebook Mildly Scenic is the local companion you likely never knew you needed to discover the full range of beaches, byways and other natural wonders of the lower American River. Take a walk on the “mild” side ..read more

When his wife embarked on an arduous cancer journey, Dave Webb—a Davis-based multimedia artist—walked alongside her, processing his emotions through film, images, words and music. A new exhibition at the Pence Gallery, the grateful chair, chronicles the couple’s shared experience of going to the brink and coming back ..read more

Like the leafy canopies in our City of Trees, opportunities to catch our region's creative excellence are rarely more breathtakingly golden than during the fall. From Beethoven to Sondheim, and from Dracula in pointe shoes to Joan Miró in an A-list art exhibit, here are a dozen can't-miss cultural showstoppers ..read more

Texas collides with California as the team behind LowBrau and Beast & Bounty gets cooking at Slow & Low Smokehouse, plating up succulent ribs, juicy tri-tip and standout brisket. In this showdown of meaty flavors in Elk Grove, diners don’t need to choose a side in the great barbecue debates—just the many scrumptious side dishes ..read more

OneRepublic is counting stars at Thunder Valley, Kevin Hart brings the laughs to Hard Rock Live, the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera casts a spell with Harry Potter in Concert at the SAFE PAC, and more ..read more

Sponsored Content It’s party time, Sacramento! Whether you’re looking ahead to the holidays, planning a corporate event or hosting a private celebration, this fall is the time to finalize those details, starting with a fantastic venue. Our inaugural venue guide features a variety of options to set the mood for your event—from classic to modern, casual to sophisticated and everything ..read more

Dr. Luke Wood made history not only as the first alumnus to take over Sacramento State's top spot, but also as its youngest president ever. He embarked on a busy first year that included spearheading the nation’s first Black Honors College. As he settles into year two, Wood talks about navigating tough challenges and stadium-sized opportunities on campus, envisioning a downtown footprint, and a good-natured fight night between Sacramento State and UC Davis.  ..read more

Ecojoyous founder Hope Suson is on a mission to help Sacramento live better and cleaner—complete with a new store in Old Sacramento ..read more

In the history of the Olympic Games, only one U.S. athlete has ever won the 10,000-meter race. It was in Tokyo in 1964 when Native American Billy Mills—an orphan who had battled poverty, racism, illness and depression—shocked the world with one of the most unexpected, come-from-behind victories in all of sport ..read more

A Roseville cancer survivor reflects on the restorative power of writing and illustrating her debut children’s tale, The Mochi Makers. In this case, a picture book is worth a thousand words ..read more