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South Tahoe Now
Published September 26Southwest Gas encourages fall preparation ahead of winter weather
With winter weather approaching, Southwest Gas is encouraging customers in areas that experience heavy snowfall to prepare their homes and natural gas equipment before snow and ice arrive. A few […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 24Two-day party as GaiaLicious Global Gifts of South Lake Tahoe turns 20
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As a young girl who spent her summers in the Al Tahoe neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe, little did Kelly Brosch know that her old […]
Folsom Times
Published September 23Longtime El Dorado Hills tap house to pour its last stout
36 Handles Public House announces closure after months of financial challenges, final day set for Saturday, Sept. 26 EL DORADO HILLS — A longtime El Dorado Hills pub is preparing to pour its last stout, as 36 Handles Public House announced this week that it will close its doors…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 22Front Street Animal Shelter reduces pending service requests by more than 90%
Front Street Animal Shelter’s Animal Services team has reduced pending service requests from more than 2,000 to fewer than 200 after filling vacant positions and improving how calls are prioritized, assigned and resolved. The backlog grew during a period of significant staffing…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 18City’s Business Solutions Center helps local businesses reach new customers
For Bob Simpson, owner of Townie on K Street, support from the City of Sacramento’s Business Solutions Center helped him reach potential customers visiting nearby Golden 1 Center. Through the center, Simpson received guidance on improving his bar’s online presence and using…
Folsom Times
Published September 17Folsom Focus: Mikuni, Destination Aesthetics, YogaSix leaders share business journeys
Taro Arai, Shawna Chrisman and Michelle Watts opened up about the risks, mistakes, relationships and personal turning points behind three successful businesses The success stories are easy to see today. Mikuni Restaurant Group has grown into one of the Sacramento region’s most…
Folsom Times
Published September 15Sutter Health to bring $4.3 million pediatric care center into Folsom
New Iron Point Road facility adds to health system’s growing investment across Folsom, Highway 50 corridor Sutter Health is continuing to expand its footprint in Folsom, with plans for a new $4.3 million pediatric care center that will add another medical facility to the health…
Folsom Times
Published September 15Sushi, aesthetics and yoga: Taro Arai, Shawna Chrisman, Michelle Watts take Folsom Focus stage
Event brings three successful entrepreneurs together to share the lessons, challenges and decisions behind growing their businesses One helped turn a modest family restaurant into one of the Sacramento region’s most recognizable dining brands. Another started as a solo…
Folsom Times
Published September 15Orangevale Dairy Queen is District 7 Small Business of the Month
ORANGEVALE — A longtime Orangevale gathering spot known for serving burgers, ice cream and generations of local families has earned recognition from Assemblyman Josh Hoover as the 7th Assembly District’s Small Business of the Month for September. Hoover, R-Folsom, announced…
The Pine Tree
Published September 14Oil Price Starts Week at 102.26 Per Barrel, Diesel Hits $8.09 Average State Wide
Sacramento, CA…The statewide average price for a gallon of diesel in California has reached an all-time high of $8.09. Refinery closures and California choosing to force itself to rely on more imported fuel than any other state don’t help. Diesel costs are a part of anything that…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 11Turn vacant or underutilized land into an urban farm with City tax incentive program
Sacramento property owners can apply for a City of Sacramento program that provides reduced property taxes in exchange for dedicating eligible land to urban agriculture. Through the City’s Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone (UAIZ) program, eligible property owners enter into a…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 02City-supported programs offer business resources for Sacramento students and entrepreneurs
Sacramento entrepreneurs, researchers and business owners can participate in several upcoming opportunities supported by the City of Sacramento’s 2026 Innovation Grant Program. The grant program, administered by the City’s Economic Development Department, awarded a combined $1…