Buu “Billy” Ngo, a founder of the restaurant Kru in Sacramento, has moved closer to winning a prestigious culinary award for best chef in California. The James Beard Foundation announced the finalists for its 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards on Wednesday. Ngo is now one of five California finalists in his category. The other contenders … Read more
SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento City Council is taking steps toward boosting the local economy. The council voted Tuesday to approve a fast and less expensive way for small businesses to obtain entertainment permits. Under the current process, the permit requires an application fee of about $1,700. As part of the process, city staff must inspect … Read more
Several arrests have been made after a heated council meeting led to disbursement orders that were not followed, according to the Sacramento police department.The meeting was set to discuss a Gaza cease-fire resolution and was marked by heated discussion and disruptions, prompting Mayor Darrell Steinberg to call for a recess twice.The police department said the … Read more
SACRAMENTO – Officials confiscated counterfeit fireworks from a business on Sky Parkway in south Sacramento on Wednesday. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said it received a tip of illegal fireworks for sale at W/S Hair Accessories at 5555 Sky Pkwy. When personnel arrived, they found an assortment of fireworks with counterfeit California State Fire Marshal … Read more
THE INVESTIGATION IS MOVING FORWARD. LEANNE. TOTAL BEAUTY EXPERIENCE OPENED IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY NEARLY THREE DECADES AGO. THE OWNER SAYS THEY WERE HIT BY BURGLARS LAST NIGHT. ONE MORE OBSTACLE TO A BUSINESS ALREADY FIGHTING TO KEEP SERVING THEIR CUSTOMERS. IN A MOMENT, GLASS SHATTERS AND THERE’S TWO BURGLARS CLIMBING INSIDE THIS SACRAMENTO COUNTY BUSINESS. … Read more
SACRAMENTO – Dry January is in full swing as millions of Americans take a month-long break from alcohol. For Sacramento business, The Teetotalist, it’s a welcome sight as their establishment works to erase the stigma around a sober lifestyle. The non-alcoholic bar is serving up mocktails at their pop-up location throughout the month-long challenge. The … Read more
Wet weather continues across Northern California on Wednesday, with Sierra chain controls in effect on major highways.Plan for a soggy morning commute with lingering showers in the Valley. The showers will be hit-and-miss for the morning. In downtown Sacramento, rain totals for Tuesday came in at .53 inches. The Valley may get up to another … Read more
A strong cold front will hit the Bay Area this afternoon and evening, bringing downpours, gusty winds and a chance of thunderstorms. Rainfall rates up to a half-inch per hour are possible. Baron/Lynx At 4:30 p.m., the cold front was 30 miles offshore but was moving east toward the Bay Area. Moderate rain was falling ahead of … Read more
Last-minute shoppers have flooded stores as the countdown to Christmas Day starts.As many try to avoid traffic, crowds, and parking, this time of the year is a boost to many businesses in Northern California as the search for the perfect Christmas present continues.”It’s been a really good season so far, and we’re looking forward to … Read more
SACRAMENTO — A new high-tech company is changing the landscape of downtown Sacramento. The city’s commercial office market has suffered since the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of people to work remotely, but there is a new company that is bringing new jobs and technology to Capitol Mall. Sacramento’s skyline has a new look. The 25-story … Read more