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Longtime Sacramento pizzeria permanently closes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Zelda’s, a longtime pizzeria in Midtown Sacramento, closed for good Saturday night. Known for its Chicago-style deep dish, Zelda’s has operated for more than 45 years. The restaurant announced the decision to close on its Facebook page. “After decades of serving Sacramento, we have...
Amazon opens 4 new Fresh locations
Amazon continues expanding the presence of its Amazon Fresh grocery format. In an email sent to sister publication Chain Store Age, Amazon confirmed it has opened four new Amazon Fresh locations – in Roseville, Calif., Tinley Park, Ill., Lodi, N.J. and Bensalem, Penn. With these stores, Amazon now operates 49 Amazon Fresh locations across California, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Virginia.
Auburn council reviews new branding for economic development
The Auburn City Council reviewed the city’s most recent branding efforts, capping a two-year journey the city has taken toward improving its messaging to visitors. The purpose of the branding initiative was to find the best way to tell Auburn’s story in order to increase economic development, visitation and tourism, and drive resident engagement and awareness.
Could Californians get electric bill refunds?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In early August, there were rumblings Gov. Gavin Newsom was working with legislators on a proposal to reduce electricity bills. Details were scant, but the need was clear: Californians pay more than twice the national average, with bills nearly doubling within the last decade. After weeks...
California advances bill banning food additives in school meals
California lawmakers have voted to ban food additives linked to behavioral issues in kids from school lunchrooms. That means snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Twinkies and more will no longer be allowed in school cafeterias across the state. Stores may still sell the food products, though, under the first-of-its-kind legislation, called the California School Food Safety Act.The controversial ingredients include food dyes Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5 And Yellow 6, which give color to snacks like Doritos, Froot Loops and Fruity Pebbles cereals and Jolly Ranchers candy. Advocates for the ban argue the additives have no nutritional value,...
Football Game Recap: Rio Linda Comes Up Short
Rio Linda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Placer Hillmen, falling 54-7. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 854th, while the Hillmen are ranked 175th).
Volleyball Game Recap: Green Valley Takes a Loss
Green Valley was the 2-1 winner over Woodcreek when they last played one another back in September of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Green Valley Gators fell just short of the Woodcreek Timberwolves by a score of 2-1 on Friday. The Gators have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sacramento’s 916 Day: Volunteers needed to help clean city parks
(FOX40.COM) — With 916 Day approaching, the city of Sacramento is hosting a variety of volunteer events across the city. The city said volunteers are needed for seven events at Sacramento parks to help celebrate the holiday. The volunteer events are being hosted by the city’s Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment (YPCE) and […]
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