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Sky River Casino to Hire New Staff With On-Site Job Fairs
Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, California is planning to hire more staff with on-site job fairs as the casino plans for a future expansion. This news came shortly after Sky River Casino announced its partnership with Wilton Rancheria. Sky River Casino in Elk Grove will hire new staff with...
Customers celebrate grand reopening of Sacramento's decades old Sammy's Restaurant
SACRAMENTO – More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.From the breakfast rush to the dinner crowd, food fans are once again packing Sammy's Restaurant in north Sacramento.The traditional American diner first opened here on Del Paso Boulevard in 1944, long before its new owner, Naz Begum, was even born."There are so many great memories here, I hear stories about this place every day from just people walking by or coming in," Begum said.But it's been closed since the pandemic and was damaged by a fire last...
Ticket With All Six SuperLotto Plus Numbers Sold Near Sacramento
A ticket with all six numbers in Saturday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing was sold at a convenience store in Woodland, about 15 miles northwest of Sacramento, and the player has the option of receiving the $54 million jackpot in 30 graduated annual installments or a lump sum payment, both before federal taxes.
Cantina Pedregal opens. Mexican restaurant in Folsom offers menu by Michelin-rated chefs
FOLSOM, Calif. — Cantina Pedregal, a Mexican restaurant serving a menu curated by two Michelin-rated chefs, hosted its grand opening Monday in Folsom. Located at 185 Placerville Road, Suite 150, Cantina Pedregal offers a menu created by Patricio Wise of Roseville's Nixtaco and Brad Cecchi of Canon | East Sacramento. Nixtaco earned Michelin Bib Gourmand status in 2021; Canon earned it in 2019.
New business owner wants to add to Taco Tuesday with Filipino Friday
“There’s Taco Tuesday, why can’t there be Filipino Friday?”. That’s the thought of Jeeno Miranda, a Filipino-American who just launched his own Filipino-inspired online spice business, LASA, based out of Roseville. “This is just an extension of showing a little about myself and how I think Filipino...
Keyshia Cole and Joe set to perform live at Thunder Valley Casino in Northern California
(FOX40.COM) — Celebrated R&B singer, songwriter, and TV personality Keyshia Cole is bringing her tour to Thunder Valley casino in Northern California. Keyshia Cole is a Bay Area native and seven-time Grammy-nominated artist. She’s known for her hit songs like “I Changed My Mind,” “Last Night”, and “Let It Go.” Her debut album was released […]
Placer Grown Farmers Market Showcases Local Produce and Community Engagement
Every Tuesday, you can find fresh produce, bakery items, and flowers for sale at the Placer Grown farmers market in the Fountains on Galleria Blvd. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., it is open to enjoy locally grown food and a strong sense of community. On Tuesday, July 9, I...
Celebration Arts Presents MUD, RIVER, STONE
Celebration Arts will present the fourth production in its 2024 Season "Black Girl Magic," MUD, RIVER, STONE, on stage August 9-September 1. A successful Black couple travel to Africa to reconnect with their roots - and each other - and find themselves stranded in the remnants of an abandoned grand hotel during the rainy season. The couple's comic and romantic adventure takes on absurd and dangerous dimensions when the hotel guests are taken hostage by an angry bellhop.
Terry Hanck slated for Folsom Powerhouse of Blues Sunday
Get ready to beat the heat this Sunday at Powerhouse Pub in Folsom, where blues artist Terry Hanck will be taking the stage for an afternoon of soulful tunes and electrifying saxophone solos. As temperatures soar into the triple digits across the region, there’s no better way to stay cool than with some cool blues in the air-conditioned comfort of Powerhouse.
West Sacramento Parks Receive $30K Boost for Hydration Station Upgrades from West Sac Play Nonprofit
West Sacramento's continued efforts to update and maintain its park amenities took a positive turn this week with the announcement that the city has received a $30,000 boost from West Sac Play, a community-driven nonprofit. The funds are earmarked to replace outdated drinking fountains at local parks with new hydration stations, an upgrade that's both necessary and timely.
Grasshoppers invading Placer County: What gardeners need to know
Residents of Placer County, especially in Roseville and Lincoln, have noticed an increase in grasshopper activity this summer. The culprits are short-horned Melanoplus spp. grasshoppers, identifiable by their green or straw-colored bodies. These pests are damaging gardens, leading to concerns about how to mitigate their impact. They prefer young green...
Gunther's Ice Cream and Davis Creamery show how their ice cream is made
CALIFORNIA, USA — California's endured several triple-digit days so far this summer and more are on the way. One way people choose to stay cool? Eating ice cream. ABC10 went behind the counter with some of the region’s most popular ice cream shops to see how the magic happens.
Gold Country Denizens: Music, licenses. cars, music, books, batteries
I learned something new when I found a car with this surrounding its license plate: "Music Heals – www.MPIH.org." I was impressed when I investigated. MPIH stands for Music Partners in Healthcare. At first, I figured this nonprofit organization helping people in hospitals and elsewhere worked mostly in Sacramento....
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