Sacramento is booming with new residential construction, from tract houses to modern condos, like the Creamery in the Alkali Flats neighborhood. The defining element of these new developments, located near the train stop on 12th, is the modern architecture providing an interesting contrast to the more eclectic historical homes that…
It’s hard to pick which of the towns in our area was hardest hit by this year’s winter storms. The weather websites that measure rainfall aren’t a big help, because they only keep numbers for certain areas. Sacramento seemed to show up on the news quite a bit, but that’s…
There are lots of great neighborhoods in Sacramento, but few are as picturesque as Historic Land Park with its wide, tree-lined streets. Named after William Land and home to the Sacramento Zoo and Funderland theme park, it’s no surprise that families flock to this neighborhood. And with its proximity to…
Davis is a hotbed of innovation. The University of California is here, there are renewable energy solar panels installed everywhere, and in 2016 there were 14 new commercial startups founded in the city, including companies that specialized in medicine, food, and sensor technology. It feels like every time I visit…
From the roaring rice dryers in the southwest to the McClellan Air Force Base traffic, there never seems to be an escape from Sacramento’s increasing library of sounds. And each neighborhood comes with its own unique set of noises that plague residents at the most inopportune hours. There’s the night-time…
Sacramento is known for being a great place for families, but it also has a lot to offer singles as well. The hip and trendy downtown vibe, combined with entertainment and cultural events, make it a great place for single professionals to live and work. With these kinds of draws,…
Jim in Sacramento made the smart decision to upgrade to double pane windows years ago. But wait, exactly how long ago was it? He says: “I can’t for the life of me remember the exact year I went from single pane to double pane windows in my house. I think…
One of the best things about living in Northern California is the proximity to so much gorgeous scenery. My family and I try to make the most of it by taking a spring trip to Yosemite National Park each year. To get there, we go down through Modesto and into…
Here in Sacramento, we live in one of the sunniest cities in California. In fact, with 3,608 hours of sun each year, Sacramento is America’s third sunniest town, behind only Phoenix and Las Vegas according to weather research. Simply put, there aren’t many vitamin D deficiencies here. But with that…
I played in a flag football game last weekend, and, like the forward-thinking athlete I am, I didn’t stretch or warm up first, I just went right out and tried to cover the other team’s deep threats. Well, surprise: I pulled something and was relegated to the sidelines 15 minutes…
