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Discover what makes the Sacramento region unique with 7 stories

Stories by Sacramento Bee journalists, with AI summarization

Sacramento's unique culture stems from its diverse offerings, reflected in various articles. Sacramento's booming pizza scene showcases new eateries like Solimar with local figs and housemade carnitas, and Bambina Pizza Pasta, which offers Sicilian-style pies. The Garden At The Line provides craft beer lovers with food options ranging from Oklahoma-style smash burgers to vegan dishes.

Explore the historical intrigue of Old Sacramento's underground tunnels while venturing to spots like Old City Cemetery for a spooky touch. These stories collectively highlight the region's culinary evolution, fostering of local businesses, and preservation of historical sites.

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Three pizzas sit in the kitchen ready to be served Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Bambina’s Pizza and Pasta, in midtown’s Ice Blocks development. By Lezlie Sterling

NO. 1: SACRAMENTO’S PIZZA SCENE IS BOOMING. INSIDE THE NEW RESTAURANTS RAISING THE BAR

Check out these three newcomers to the pizza scene on Sacramento’s central grid. | Published October 17, 2024 | Read Full Story by Benjy Egel

Statue monuments stand in family plots under a crescent moon at the Old City Cemetery on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2023, that dates to mid-19th century. The cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.

NO. 2: VENTURE TO THESE 6 SPOTS FOR SPOOKY SEASON IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION

Unearth tales of history, haunted locales, and unique spots around Sacramento this October. | Published October 24, 2024 | Read Full Story

David Groza stands among his holiday decorations on Dec. 4, 2024, at his home on Mainstay Court in Elk Grove. By Graham Womack

NO. 3: THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, LIGHTS & A LIFT: SACRAMENTO RESIDENTS EMBRACE EXTREME HOLIDAY DISPLAYS

Some spare neither time nor expense to create ostentatious displays. | Published December 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Graham Womack

The under-construction Sacramento Superior Courthouse stands right of the downtown skyline in a drone photo July 19, 2023, on H Street between Fifth and Sixth streets. By Xavier Mascareñas

NO. 4: A DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO REVIVAL? HERE’S HOW MAYORAL HOPEFULS WANT TO TRANSFORM THE GRID

Both candidates liked the idea of attracting universities to Sacramento’s downtown. | Published October 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Annika Merrilees

Garden At The Line has fire pits, games and many tables over its 15,000 square feet of total space. By Cathie Anderson

NO. 5: GARDEN AT THE LINE IS EAST SACRAMENTO’S NEW CRAFT BEER PARADISE WITH A TWIST FOR FOOD-LOVERS

Sit-down expansion of The Line ghost kitchen adds a 15,000-square-foot drink emporium in East Sacramento. | Published December 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Benjy Egel

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Photo rendering of Channel 24, the new live entertainment venue coming to midtown Sacramento.

NO. 6: NEW SACRAMENTO CONCERT VENUE IS OPENING SOON WITH ‘WORLD-CLASS’ LINEUP. WHO’S PLAYING?

Concert promoters say the mid-sized live entertainment venue fills a “gap that’s extremely needed in Sacramento.” | Published February 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Marcus D. Smith

A person wearing a gay pride flag cape and a hat reading “I am Kenough” attends the 33rd annual Sacramento Pride festival on Saturday, June 8, 2024. By Irene Adeline Milanez

NO. 7: A NEWCOMER’S GUIDE TO SACRAMENTO’S LGBTQ BARS, CHURCHES, DRAG SHOWS AND MORE

New Bee reporter Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado takes to the streets to explore Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ community spaces. | Published June 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.