The original Roxie Deli, which opened in 1975 in San Francisco, is booming. But Chris Tannous, who moved to Roseville from the Bay Area in 1999, wanted his own place. And for East Sacramentans, it’s a wondrous thing Tannous got his wish. Like the original, the East Sacramento location of Roxie Deli is now thriving, [...]
Property owners across California have begun receiving a Notice of Determination. The purpose of this notice is to inform homeowners of a new fee being levied by the government. Sent out by the Board of Equalization on behalf of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire), this annual fee begins at $115, increasing up to $150 per habitable structure on properties located within a State Responsibility Area (SRA). These notices are giving property owners a mere 30 days to pay up, or risk exorbitant financial penalties which rival credit card companies, without any option for an extension of time.
Life is cyclical. Things are born, thrive, wear out, and then die. And then they begin again. Mostly we think of this in terms of fashion trends and perhaps, for some, geologic shifts. But on some level we seem to believe that society as a whole is on a continual track forward, and that this [...]
Living in Sacramento during the summer sometimes feels unbearable. The heat and sun are so strong that a few minutes outside in 100 degree weather can zap the energy right out of you. Still, I wanted to do something to get my community outside. Where did everyone go once they got home? I, like most [...]
If you are one of those people who love this great city we live in, but feel that it is in need of a little sprucing up, the City of Sacramento has a solution for you. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and go to work because there is a place where you can [...]
[This review is the second in a series of reviews. I will be visiting the different farmers' markets throughout the Sacramento area to tell you what types of things you can find at each, who is selling what, and where their products came from.] The Farmers’ Market in Elk Grove was especially impressive to [...]
Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Adam Yauch (aka ‘MCA’ of the pioneering rap group, Beastie Boys) all have something in common. You may think it’s obvious, but another tie that binds them is much less apparent and far more subversive. There is a term in the music industry. You won’t hear it bandied about in [...]
If you’re in downtown Sacramento shopping or having a meal, the most dangerous person you might encounter isn’t the guy in the hoodie carrying a gun. No, it’s the man or woman roaming the streets in this dreaded three-wheel vehicle. It’s just that the person in the vehicle robs you with a hand-held device and [...]
[This review is the first in a series of reviews. I will be visiting the different farmers' markets throughout the Sacramento area to tell you what types of things you can find at each, who is selling what, and where their products came from.] Although I loved the large open air market, and fresh, mostly [...]
If you’re planning a trip out to the Sacramento Delta and find yourself in need of a hot meal and a cold beverage, there is a place I know where you’ll find that and much more. The place is called Freeport Bar & Grill and it is located about seven and a half miles outside [...]
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