This year’s California State Fair has something for epicures, animal lovers and thrill seekers alike. With attractions ranging from maple bacon ice cream sundaes to MC Hammer, baby animals and a 60-mile-per-hour roller coaster, the State Fair aims to deliver on its theme: “The Fun Just Got Bigger,” July 14-31. Adventurous foodies will meet their match at Jungle George’s, where they can taste alligator on a stick or sample deep-fried and chocolate-dipped crickets. State Fair General Manager Norb Bartosik suggested that brave fair foodies check out a bizarre new addition to this year’s menu: the “maggot melt,” a protein-rich sandwich made from, you guessed it, maggots. Those with more tra

 Looking for an explosive way to spend your Fourth of July? Well, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best Fourth of July events in the Sacramento area. Sacramento Cal Expo will once again host an Independence Day Celebration sponsored by Coca-Cola and Miller Lite at the Miller Lite Grandstand near the East Gate entrance. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a performance from Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers. State Fair mascot Poppy will also be there to entertain the crowds. Cal Expo’s media partner, radio station 107.9 The End, will provide music to the spectacular fireworks show, starting at 9:30 p.m. Parking for the event is $10, and general admission to