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A Pitbull Walks into a Car Wash
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Cynthia Gonzales lives in a Midtown apartment with her 16-month-old baby, Elias. On July 13, they took a walk with Gonzales’ small dog, Jackie, finding themselves in front of Orbit Wash, a self-service car wash, at Ninth and T streets in Sacramento. Gonzales told Messenger...
I’m 41 and tanning beds in my 20s definitely took a toll on my skin – but my twice-monthly habit keeps my face fresh
A GLOWING complexion came at a price for one woman who turned to tanning beds in her 20s. Stephanie Mearse said it took more than applying beauty products at home to regain a youthful appearance. The 41-year-old, from Sacramento, CA, is a motivational speaker, Vice President at Desert Capital Management...
Methuselah Dances to the Music
Fangalua Methuselah does an impromptu dance during Gary Allen’s catchy performance. Photo by Stephen B. Clazie. The sunny summer Saturday mornings of August make the Green Haven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP) patrons wish for long-term relief from scorching summer temperatures. They linger in the morning sun glow and listen to the hot, upbeat tempos of Gary Allen every Saturday morning at the farmers market in the Elks 6 parking lot, singing along or just resting on the lawn in the shade of the trees.
Spazmatics bring 80s nostalgia to life Saturday at Powerhouse
This Saturday, August 24, the Spazmatics are set to electrify the stage at Powerhouse Pub in Historic Folsom with their iconic 80s-themed performance. Known for their geek-chic style, complete with suspenders, bow ties, and taped glasses, the Spazmatics combine humor, choreography, and flawless renditions of classic 80s hits to create an unforgettable live experience.
KCRA Weekend Roundup: Sacramento area things to do for August 23-25
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25. Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here. You can also consider adoption a new furry friend during Clear the Shelters events across the region this month.
Coffee shop evoking tropical Aloha vibes in Folsom
Folsom may not be a beach town, but the owners of Big Wave Coffee House are evoking tropical, Hawaiian vibes when customers come to their shop. In other words, they’re bringing some “Aloha” to Folsom!. “Ultimately we wanted to spread Aloha,” says Mindy Valeria, one of the...
Pizza from a vending machine? We explore this new concept
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — A pizza vending machine is up and running at a Rancho Cordova shopping center. PizzaForno, an automated pizza chain, installed its first pizza-serving robot in California late June at Nimbus Winery along Folsom Boulevard, according to Charlene Pabro-Leconte, a local PizzaForno owner. She said she left her job in tech sales to pursue the venture, bringing it to the Sacramento area where she grew up.
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