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Historic Folsom dessert shop will soon close its doors
Sweet Dozen Cones, a unique dessert shop known for its creative sweet cones and homemade donut creations, has announced it will close its doors on August 4. Located on Folsom’s Sutter Street, the shop has been a part of the city’s Historic District now for six years. Located...
Sacramento Zoo experiences baby boom despite current facility size constraints
SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Zoo has big plans to move to a bigger location in Elk Grove, but that's not stopping them from adding animals at their current site in William Land Park.Four new flamingos have hatched in the last few weeks. They are the first generation born in a new enclosure that was built to protect them from avian influenza.The enclosure has a dome that keeps out migratory birds that can carry the disease. It also keeps out predators looking to steal flamingo eggs. In past years, the eggs had to be brought inside at night."They are totally protected...
Yard House files Folsom permits for Palladio location, city says
FOLSOM, Calif. — The high-end sports bar and restaurant Yard House looks to occupy a space in Folsom’s Palladio shopping center. Yard House reportedly pulled tenant improvement permits for a location at 350 Palladio Parkway, Suite 1941, according to the city of Folsom. A representative for Yard House...
When the cat's away the CAPS won't play but they'll keep an eye on your house!
If you’re a Folsom resident still planning a summer trip or vacation, you may want to take advantage of a free home vacation check service offered by the Folsom Police Department. The vacation checks are done by Citizens Assisting Public Safety (CAPS) volunteers. It’s a fairly simple process; Folsom...
The 2024 New Comedies Festival begins this week in Sacramento. What to expect
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The B Street Theatre’s 5th New Comedies Festival runs Thursday through Sunday in Sacramento. After receiving hundreds of submissions, judges have selected four brand-new unproduced comedic plays to be read live on stage. The winner will be made into a full 2025 mainstage production. The...
Sacramento artist Victoria Monét featured on Star Wars ‘The Acolyte’ soundtrack
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The finale of Star Wars’ “The Acolyte” premieres Tuesday night on Disney+ and the show has a harmonious connection to Sacramento. The show ends with its eighth episode, but Sacramento artist Victoria Monét’s original single, “Power of Two,” was featured last week in the credits of its seventh episode.
Women’s Strength Co: Strength Classes, Sprint Clubs, And Sisterhood
Breanna Burton and Zayla Williams knew they had the potential to create something special when they first thought about leading a women’s strength club. Recognizing the dearth of safe spaces for women in the fitness world, this local Sacramento fitness group caters to women seeking support and community. Women’s...
Rocklin’s ReCreate helps turn trash into treasure with ‘hot glue and imagination’
Everything — and everyone — that comes through the doors of the ReCreate Craft Thrift Store and Studio leaves transformed. In the shopping center off Lonetree Boulevard in Rocklin, this little shop of wonders collects tons of usable yet discarded scraps from local businesses for crafters to upcycle into unique, handmade creations.
Placer Rep Announces Performers for July New Works Showcase
Placer Rep has announced four exciting actors who will perform at the New Works Showcase on July 15 at the CRP Pizza & Taphouse event room. Audiences are invited to engage in discussion with these performers and the playwrights to help the development of two new theatrical works, the solo work Terroir by Stacey Winn, and featuring scenes from JM Lahr's latest play, I Can Read Your Mind.
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