Marcus Smith

3 days ago | sacbee.com | Marcus Smith

Jollibee, a Filipino drive-through restaurant, is opening its second location in the Sacramento region, with construction underway at an Elk Grove shopping center. Red banners that read “Jollibee Opening Soon” are visible as visitors enter The Ridge shopping center at Elk Grove Boulevard and Ginther Road. The 2,400-square-foot store will be neighbored by a Starbucks and adjacent to a Costco gasoline station. The Ridge recently announced the coming of Jollibee on its social media via Instagram.

5 days ago | sacbee.com | Marcus Smith

Monk’s Cellar of Roseville was named Brewery of the Year, and Jackrabbit Brewing Co. of West Sacramento won Best of Show for its northern American-style lager, The Eelest, in the 30th annual California State Fair Commercial Craft Beer Competition. The event, the state’s longest-running and most prestigious craft beer competition, highlights innovation and excellence in California’s brewing industry. Monk’s Cellar earned five medals this year: three gold, one silver and one bronze.

6 days ago | sacbee.com | Marcus Smith

The WNBA regular season is underway, with several games already in the books. Strapping Sacramento, a local gift shop with locations in midtown and Oak Park, will host a free watch party Sunday for the Golden State Valkyries as they take on the Minnesota Lynx. Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m.The event will be held at Strapping’s Ice Blocks site at 1715 R St., Suite 150, behind Philz Coffee. Snacks will be available for purchase, and attendees are encouraged to bring chairs due to limited seating.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Marcus Smith

The WNBA regular season is underway, with several games already in the books. Strapping Sacramento, a local gift shop with locations in midtown and Oak Park, will host a free watch party Sunday for the Golden State Valkyries as they take on the Minnesota Lynx. Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m.The event will be held at Strapping’s Ice Blocks site at 1715 R St., Suite 150, behind Philz Coffee. Snacks will be available for purchase, and attendees are encouraged to bring chairs due to limited seating.

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Marcus Smith

Grammy-winning artist and DJ Kaytranada is set to perform Saturday in downtown Sacramento during a large-scale block party on Capitol Mall organized by the local promotions group This916. The Capitol Mall Block Party will run from 5 to 11 p.m. at 6th Street and Capitol Mall. Kaytranada headlines a lineup that includes Lou Phelps, Sango, Kitty Ca$h, and DJ Dials.