In honor of a recent weekend excursion to the foothills, this month’s tasting will be Auburn Alehouse's Fool’s Gold Pale Ale. “The Pale that Packs a Punch,” as they proclaim, is made just up the road in Placer County. At first glance, the off-white head is generous, dense and foamy. The aroma is fresh and bready, and the body is pale, golden straw in color. The taste is immediately fresh and light – a real easy drinker, but with a warming alcohol finish. This brew is 7.8 percent ABV, surprisingly high for a “pale ale” – rightly so, as they refer to it more specifically on the label as a West Coast strong pale ale. Others refer to this type of beer as a strong American blonde, or more sim

Largely ignored by mainstream media, hundreds of Californians from around the state descended on the Capitol on Monday, May 20. They gathered at the North Steps to celebrate the 17th Immigrant Day in California, and in support of immigration reform. Immigration law is the responsibility of the federal government but state laws can directly affect how people are treated within a state’s borders. Sometimes the state law can come into conflict with federal law such as the case of medical marijuana laws in California. When this occurs a struggle between the two usually follows. There is a chance that the pending changes will create this scuffle and be resolved by the courts or new laws being w

Guys and dolls dressed in Prohibition-era attire attended Sacramento Artists Council's Speakeasy Fundraiser at the Antiquite Maison Privee on Saturday, May 18. The fun-filled event included casino-style gambling for guests. Winnings could be used to purchase art donations scattered throughout the Antiquite Maison Privee's main entrance room. The Sacramento Artists Council continues to support local artists, musicians and others through fundraisers such as the annual masquerade. This year, the SAC celebrated the 3rd Annual Masquerade Gala/Speakeasy Fundraiser and raised several thousand dollars to keep music and art in local schools (the final tally is not yet complete). Spiffy dealer

It’s official. The Kings are staying, the Maloofs are out and Vivek Ranadivé is in. The Sacramento Kings are inviting fans out to Cesar Chavez Park on Thursday, May 22 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mayor Kevin Johnson, current and former players, Slamson the mascot and prospective owner and TIBCO CEO Ranadive will be in attendance. The event will feature the Kings Dancers as well as live musical performers to celebrate the NBA’s decision to keep the Kings home. More information via Sacramento Bee available here. Are you excited about the Kings staying in town with new ownership and a downtown arena, or are you worried about the arena deal could mean for the city? Sound off below.   Editor’s no

Event Planner Sharon Gerber finished her nine year run with a great finale - The 12th annual Gala for my Sister's House at the Crest Monday night. She has had the talent to pull of many successful fundraisers for non-profits in a very fun way. She has had Sacramento's movers and shakers involved in providing great entertainment for non-profit supporters to enjoy....all the while raising money to keep non-profits afloat. Last night's event kept folks laughing and admiring people in the public eye for doing some great lip-syncing and choreographry that hit the spot. Master of Ceremonies, Christopher Cabaldon, Mayor of City of West Sacrament was a natural onstage with humor and  introducin

A crosswalk in South Sacramento that activists and community members call dangerous won’t get a traffic light for another 25 years, but it could either be improved or eliminated altogether within the next few years, according to a city official. Public Works spokesperson Linda Tucker said that the city tracks data to identity which crosswalks needs improvement, and that the city's records do not indicate that the crosswalk at 58th and Fruitridge, where 16-year-old student Michelle Murigi lost her life last year, is dangerous. Murgi was a student at West Campus High School, which is two blocks from the intersection. "It is the only known fatality in the history of this crosswalk, but we u

Great little pup looking for a home! Bunny is about five-months-old and has been here at the shelter since April. She is outgoing, playful and friendly like most puppies, and should benefit well from some positive reinforcement training. Bunny loves playing with other dogs and will try to sit in your lap. So a friendly, energetic and loving household will be a great fit for this American Staff/Shepherd mix! Adoption Fee: $100 Includes spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip and license www.sspca.org Sacramento SPCA 6201 Floring Perkins Rd Sacramento, CA 95828

One of Mexico's most iconic soccer players will soon be playing a match in Sacramento Sacramento Professional Soccer announced last week that Mexico’s Dorados de Sinaloa would be the opponents of English Premier League’s Norwich City Football Club for an exhibition game during Sacramento Soccer Day July 18 at Raley Field. Dorados de Sinaloa's star player is Cuauhtémoc Blanco, who U.S. soccer fans will know well from the many times he played against the U.S. NationalTteam and his stint in Major League Soccer with the Chicago Fire from 2007 to 2009. At 40 years old, Blanco doesn't have the legs he used to, but he has never been a physical player. Blanco moves intelligently on or off the b

This weekend, May 18-19, I stopped by Heart Boutique, located at 19th Street and Capitol Avenue in Midtown. I’ve been dying to do a shoot with this boutique simply for their amazing accessories, but their statement pieces are also stunning. I was such a huge fan of the knuckle rings they carry that I bought two, one with an all-seeing eye and the other with “love” in cursive! They have a ton of high-waisted shorts, too. The perfect combination Outfit 1: peachy pink embellished tank with cutout back, black high-waisted shorts with crotchet detail, elephant ring, all-seeing eye knuckle ring, “love” knuckle ring, peace sign knuckle ring and black infinity bangle from Heart Boutique. Shoes

UC Davis will be rolling out the red carpet for their 13th annual Film Festival, produced by the Theater and Dance, Cinema and Technocultural Studies, Design, and Art departments. The festival will be held at the UC Davis Varsity Theatre on Wednesday, May 22nd, and Thursday, May 23rd. Film screenings begin nightly at 8:30 p.m. This year’s festival will feature short films created by UC Davis graduate and undergraduate students from various fields of study. According to student producer Jessica Philipps, a communication major, the visual and content quality has increased so much this year that the judges will have a difficult decision on their hands when it comes time to choose a winner.