The Sacramento area is rich in many ways – agricultural, cultural, historical. The gold nuggets that were discovered here in 1849 drew adventurers from all corners of the globe, turning Sacramento into the cultural mosaic … Continue reading Grains of Gold – The Port of West Sacramento
Hunting and Fishing
Where to hunt and fish in West Sacramento First day of Summer is here, which means it’s time to start planning your hunting agenda for the Fall. Last week, the results for California hunting tags … Continue reading Hunting and Fishing
Kaboom! New Bryte Park!
Independent Film
Film doesn’t only happen in Hollywood. Some big movies and popular TV shows have been filmed right here in the Sacramento area over the years, such as “Almost Famous” and “The Mentalist.” As … Continue reading Independent Film
Art Scene
“Excuse me, do you know where I can find an art gallery nearby?” I was having coffee in midtown when a visitor with a soft, foreign accent asked me where they could find some … Continue reading Art Scene
Food Truck
When I saw eight food trucks in the Lowe’s parking lot in West Sac, I thought “How did I not know about this?” Every fourth Wednesday, you’ll find a wagon train of food trucks … Continue reading Food Truck
Paths to Improvement
It’s one thing to build a community, and another to maintain or improve it. West Sacramento is divided into three main sections. The South side, generally referred to as “Southport,” has only been built … Continue reading Paths to Improvement
Colleges and Universities
The Impact of Higher Education One way to gauge the stability, job market and quality of life in a community is to look at the educational institutions nearby. How many are there? How prestigious … Continue reading Colleges and Universities
Startup Culture
“Startup Culture” refers to the work-world movement towards individuals that work in a collaborative environment, sometimes forming teams that become Startup companies. Startup culture is built on talented free-agents who are looking for meaningful … Continue reading Startup Culture
Transportation
I love our train station. The brick exterior, the waxed tile floor, the wooden benches, the chandeliers and high arches, the murals. I have taken the train in and out of Sacramento dozens of … Continue reading Transportation