4,661 blazes in California charred more than 425,000 acres; Big Sure still burning.

4th of July pyrotechnic shows across the country have have cancelled for reasons ranging from explosions at Chinese warehouses and closed ports to raging fires all over the nation, but especially California where the Governor has called in the National Guard. Full Story »

Local MMA Fighter Maintains WEC Featherweight Belt at ARCO Arena
June 1, 2008

Local MMA fighter Urijah Faber took on the only other man who could stop him in his steam roller of a ride as the World Extreme Cagefighting’s feisty featherweight division.  The talk of the town for month’s leading up to the big event, locals from Davis to Folsom have been talking about the historic match-up.

Faber, already the featherweight champion and former NCAA wrestling god at UC Davis,  had been chided by some as not having taken on any  major fighters. Jens Pulver is known and respected by any real fan of MMA as the major fighter who would put Faber down - he did not.

“I didn’t really tell anyone that I was going to stand because I don’t want to hear people tell me not to do it. I know how good my hands are. I’ve been working on them for five friggin’ years now.” - Faber Full Story »

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There are brew festivals, and then there is The West Coast Brew Festival; the largest of any brew festival in or around Sacramento.

The local “West Coast” brew fest is characterized by Sacramento’s trademark tree-lined river banks upon which the event has been held for 9 years.

Nearly 3,000 attendees packed Miller Park on the Sacramento River just a mile south of downtown to sample hundreds of brews served up by 50 local, regional and international breweries. Full Story »

Local “California Kid” Faber Says He’s Not Worried
Number One WEC Featherweight Champ Defends Title June 1 at ARCO Arena: tix

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Hangtown: Motocross Classic Since 1968
20,000 fans to pack Prairie City May 29 - June 1
May 20, 2008

No matter if you started riding BMX or on an old 50cc when you were 10, or you ride a street bike and the thought of running down and up 30 foot dirt ravines scares the shit out of you, all riders respect Hangtown and capacity crowds prove that this event is one of the most popular in the country. Full Story »

WEST COAST BREW FESTIVAL 2008

“Can I have a refund?”

- Why?

“It’s too hot.”

    - pause for thought
You’re not from Sacramento?

“I’m from Sacramento.  But it’s MAY!”

Yes it was hot, all the more reason to attend the 9th annual West Coast Brew Festival.

With local temperatures reaching 100 degrees, one  this weekend, there’s one outdoor event that will be sure to keep your sweat in check; The 9th Annual West Coast Brew Festival. Held every year at Miller Park, this event features live music, BBQ, cigars and vendors and lot’s of beer. We’re talking around 300 kegs and there are NO TOKENS! So get your bicycle out and take a ride to the Sacramento River down old Broadway and enjoy the good vibrations.

1. No tokens - “bottomless cups”
2. 46 International and regional breweries represented
3. Located on Miller Park on the Sacramento River
4. Lots of good food
5. Great event/venue to ride your bicycle to
6. Even if it’s hot, it’s always cooler on the river
7. Super friendly atmosphere and camaraderie
8. Well organized and secure
9. Well attended (2,000 attendees)

The story broke last week when executives at Cal Expo and the NBA agreed to move forward with plans to develop an arena for the Sacramento King’s at the State’s fairgrounds. Full Story »

Sacramento’s CENTRO Celebrates Cinco Like No Other
Paragary’s downtown Mexican restaurant is hands down the best party tonight
May 5, 2008

Sacramento will surely pack local venues for Cinco de Mayo tonight, but the best spot is Centro’s outdoor party.  No other venue comes close to kicking down a fiesta vibe like this one. The aroma of carnitas and corn tortillas on comales mixed with the sounds of salsa and the scent of Tequila in the air make this spacious gathering a favorite.  Nightclubs will of course be running specials on drinks and waving the Red, White and Green - but if you really want to experience a Cinco de Mayo party, this is the one.

Local “California Kid” Faber Says He’s Not Worried
Number One WEC Featherweight Champ Defends Title June 1 at ARCO Arena: tixMost fighters didn’t go to college let alone become NCAA champs; Urija Faber is not most fighters.  Graduating from UC Davis where he was an NCAA national championship wrestler, Faber went on to open Ultimate Fitness in downtown Sacramento; a gym dedicated to teaching and training fight techniques including boxing, Jiu Jistsu and Mixed Martial Arts.  He’s also become the number one fighter in his class. Full Story »

Three Day Music and Art Festival  To Make History
Radiohead, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Jack Johnson headline epic effort to pull of biggest show ever in NorCal. Full Story »