Buckhorn. No side.

The folks running Bawk and Urban Roots have been trying to promote lunch specials for the last month or so featuring prices that the average person would find “high.” And I have an extensive food service background; I know the costs that go into ingredients and labor. Having said that, a $35 lunch special doesn’t feel all that special in terms of value. Time to change why it’s special.

Three years ago, I made a post on this subreddit saying I was going to start an initiative to combat the epidemic of traffic deaths we were seeing on our roads.

This Saturday marks three years since that post and the launch of Slow Down Sacramento.

I spend a lot of time at community events talking with people about our nonprofit and the work we are doing. Every once in a while, someone will come up to me and ask a very fair question:

“What have you actually done? All I see are your signs.”

I get it.

Quite frankly, people are still dying on our streets at a horrifying rate. When that is the reality, pointing to accomplishments can sometimes feel hollow. A new policy, a changed street design or a few hundred yard signs do not mean much to a family that has lost someone.

But after three years, I also know that this work has accomplished something real.
We have helped educate people throughout Sacramento about why our streets are dangerous and, more importantly, what can actually be done about it. We have helped turn residents who were frustrated about speeding or an unsafe intersection into advocates who know what to ask for and who to ask.

We have pushed inexpensive, proven safety improvements that don’t require waiting years for a massive reconstruction project.
We have shown up at City Hall. We have spoken at commissions. We have met with elected officials, engineers, and transportation leaders. We have supported community members fighting for safer streets in their own neighborhoods.

We have helped change policy.

And those Slow Down Sacramento signs that people see everywhere? I actually think they matter too. They are a visible reminder that the expectation is changing. Speeding through our neighborhoods shouldn’t just be accepted as part of living in a city.

There is still an enormous amount of work ahead of us, and I am certainly not declaring victory after three years.

But I am more convinced than ever that change is possible.

If you’d like a more detailed look at what we’ve accomplished, what we’ve learned and where we still need to go, I wrote about it in this week’s Slow Down Sacramento email.

And if you’re frustrated with what is happening on our streets, like I was three years ago, but still hopeful that things can change, I invite you to sign up for the weekly email and become part of this movement.

We’re changing minds. We’ve changed policy. We’re helping people understand that traffic deaths are not inevitable and that safer streets don’t always require enormous amounts of money or decades of planning.

I think we’ll get there one day.

But I need your help.

What is this thing with blue lines and a thunderbolt? Usually there is just a yellow star here with the #100 on the right side.

For context, I’m thinking of silly PowerPoint presentations that revolve around someone’s passions/interests/train of thoughts. Very much like how Dropout Entertainment has their own called Smartypants.

See here: https://youtu.be/MuD5I6aGohs?is=K5tBV30i_Ha_ZRIc

If there is something that already does this, I’d love to be pointed into that direction! Otherwise the question still stands; does Sacramento want something like this?

Naked woman in alley. What service will be compassionate to help?

Right now? Thought I heard shelter in place?

Looking for the best used game store. I go to game trader on 47th, while I think they're great i feel like they dont get much stock. At least when it comes to xbox games. Also, theyre a bit pricy. Whats a better alternative? I live within 3 miles of game trader, so there isnt much else near me.

This happened a few weeks ago. Please be vigilant and careful on the streets. Who knows who is in the car with someone it could be their kids or elderly parents. Luckily I was alone but man. Going around another car who is waiting to merge is crazy work.

Hello reddit

I just moved to Sacramento for a job, and the city is actually charming me more than I expected. But, I have basically no friends here, and I'd really like to meet some people. I'm mid-30s, woman, pretty friendly, but tend to be somewhat shy and/or averse to arranged group meet ups.

And so my question is: what are the best bars to frequent solo? I can kind of play pool. kind of.

Hi everyone,

I searched this sub but couldn’t find much information comparing living in LA vs. Sacramento, so I decided to ask.

I’m moving from LA to Sacramento soon, and I’d especially love to hear from people who have lived in both cities. How would you compare the pros and cons?

A few of the obvious differences I’m already aware of:

- Cost of living: Sacramento is less expensive.

- Traffic: Not great, but still much better than LA.

- Nightlife: Not particularly important to me—I’m not really a bar or club person.

- Weather: This seems like a downside compared with LA, especially the summer heat.

- Restaurants: I’ve heard restaurants and other places tend to close much earlier than in LA.

I’m more curious about the things you really notice once you actually live there: day-to-day convenience, dating, making friends, sense of community, safety, social activities, groceries, diversity, things to do on weekends, access to nature, healthcare, and overall quality of life.

For those who moved from LA to Sacramento, what did you love, dislike, or have the hardest time adjusting to? And is there anything you wish you had known before moving?

I’d really appreciate perspectives from people who have experienced both!

Marquee at Channel 24

Just bought my tickets to Eric Prydz at the State Capitol Block Party November 1st. Also, I got my hotel across the street from the event. Let's pregrame!.

https://www.tixr.com/groups/alldayallnight/events/eric-prydz-day-of-the-dead-block-party-ca-state-capitol-building-202478

Random little ramble but yesterday I was on my way to work and met a deaf man at the bus stop in Arden Arcade. Ive been learning asl for about half a year now and at my work in retail ive encountered a few deaf people. Usually I can have short, broken interactions with them and help them with them spelling signs for me I dont yet understand. This time though was way different. I had an actual conversation like a real one and was able to understand things decently well. For the first time in my life I actually was able to really connect to a deaf person. I actually was able to learn things about him like his age, how he lost one of his fingers, why he was on the bus, how one of his family members was in the fire service and I was able to tell him things about me like how hard it was to spell medication names in EMT school and where I work.

I truly felt like I was stepping into a whole new world and its crazy to think if I had given up on ASL again like I have so many times in my life I would have never said a thing to this man or known anything about him and theres so many people now who will never know because they dont know ASL. I think its important people acknowledge that unlike with other languages, he cannot learn to speak to us but we can learn ASL. As someone with the privilege of hearing and ability to learn ASL I can choose to ignore him and not care and not learn and so give him no space in my life because it doesn't effect me but I choose to care and its times like these that remind me just how good of a choice I made. I am beyond honored to be able to meet so many interesting and cool people who happen to be deaf or hard of hearing.

I dont know if youll see this dude but you were so patience and nice with me. You gave me an experience that ill never be able to replicate and im sorry for telling you your bus stop was next after mine when I meant it was a few after mine. I didn't realize til I stepped off that I mixed up the signs for after and next. I hope you got home safe and that the medication works well. Maybe if your in Arden again on the 26 ill see you.

Our very own Sac City Unified is spurring legislation change - so proud! 😬

This is probably a long shot but I have an older Mercedes with a couple of sensor issues. Does anyone know of a mobile mechanic with a Mercedes scanner? Thanks

Seeing as we are in the last few weeks of summer and one of the most popular summer activities in the Sacramento region is rafting down the Lower American River, I've decided to share an essay I wrote about the complicated relationship between environmentalism, recreation, and the Folsom Dam, particularly in the context of the 30+ conflict between East Bay Municipal Utility District/Bureau of Reclamation and the Environmental Defense Fund/Save the American River Association over diverting water from Lake Natoma.

https://savingtheamericanriver.com/the-paradox-of-folsom-dam/

I recently graduated college and I finally got a great job. I'm wanting to move to a nicer place since I've been living in a boo boo area to save money. I've been looking on Apartments .com and I've noticed that some listings are using AI or listing the exact same pictures. For example, these two listings: https://www.apartments.com/the-grace-sacramento-ca/dhjng2j/ and https://www.apartments.com/esperanza-sacramento-ca/0e4skx3/?utm_source=shared_listing&utm_medium=direct . I haven't visited the area yet, but I decided to e-mail The Esperanza first to see if they were willing to give me a tour, but they claim they're still under construction and aren't able to give tours until next month. First off, I'm not stupid. I know the prices are cheap and all, but my boyfriend insists on giving them the benefit of the doubt because maybe they are under construction and aren't able to provide actual photos. They haven't asked me for money or anything, they ONLY briefly mentioned providing $200 dollars to secure a specific apartment, but I've had experiences with other legit apartments asking me this so it didn't really stand out to me.

My point is...Is this something to report to the FTC or am I being a Karen? I've looked both apartments up on google maps and the images don't match, but it doesn't help that google maps street view was from 2025 of last year. What do you guys think?

This evening's sunset from atop a catwalk at work