Sacramento is officially on the map!

Ok, so I am having this silly moment of excitement. Every city I travel to seems to have its own Starbucks mug. Except in Sacramento there’s always a generic “California” mug. Until yesterday. I happened to drop by a Starbucks location in Natomas and I did a double take when I saw this beautiful mug! Of course I had to buy one. 

(I feel like we’ve made it‼️)

New Listing - 805 Titanium Lane, West Sacramento, CA 95691

Stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 1,626sf unit in the high-demand Ironworks at the Triangle community in West Sacramento. You will love the light and bright open layout, high ceilings, and many windows bathing the interior in natural light. Several high end upgrades such as custom lighting, built-in professionally-designed media center, LVT flooring, tasteful interior paint colors and custom mouldings. High end, remote-controlled black-out window shade for the sunny loft area window and sliding door vertical blind. Kitchen is open to the living room, ideally set-up to entertain! Enjoy your private courtyard set-up with outdoor speaker. Upstairs find 3 bedrooms, laundry room, hallway bathroom with dual sinks. Master suite has large walk-in closet, master bath has separate tub and shower, dual sinks, and ample storage. Attached 2-car garage. Exterior recently painted. All this in close proximity to the Sacramento River and the scenic River Walk, Sutter Health Park (home of the Rivercats baseball team), The Barn, Riverfront Urban Farm, Downtown Commons, Golden 1 Center, and Old Sacramento. Don't wait! Offered at $465,000. MLS# 20021247. For more photos and information visit 805 Titanium Lane, West Sacramento, CA 95691.

City of Sacramento offering free leak repair services to qualified households

The City of Sacramento is offering free leak repair services to qualified households until March 31, 2018. This is a great opportunity to have a city contractor to investigate, repair or replace fixtures at no cost!

The program, called "Leak Free Sacramento" is available to those Sacramento home owners who meet the following criteria:

• Live within a Disadvantage Area Community (here is a map);
• Complete and submit the application (linked here);
• Single family residential homeowners that are customers of Sacramento County Utilities;
• Show irregular water usage, need leak detection and repair or replacement services;
• Applicants must own both the home and the land (for example, mobile homes on rented land do not qualify); and 
• Applicants must be the permanent resident of the home.

The program may be used to repair leaks and install water efficient fixtures. Residents can contact the program at 916-808-5605 or email leakfree@cityofsacramento.org. Do not wait! This program is available for a very limited time between March 19, 2018 - March 31, 2018.

Holiday Gift Ideas for your Favorite Sacramento Resident

Whether you are planning to celebrate Christmas, Channukah, or whatever else this holiday season, if your festivities involve gift giving, there are many Sacramento-themed gifts you can give! Here are my top 12 gifts that will make any Sacramentan's holiday, at any age or budget:

• Dinner at The Grange and an overnight stay at The Citizen Hotel; This combo has become a favorite of mine! The food at the restaurant is outstanding, and the hotel is one of the finest in Sacramento. I highly recommend one of the penthouse suites with a view of downtown! Estimated cost: $200+
• A membership to the Crocker Art Museum; If you weren't aware, it was recently renovated and greatly expanded, and is the premier art museum in the Sacramento Valley. As a member, you will receive a monthly magazine, and receive discounts at the store and cafe. Estimated cost: $65/individual annual membership.
• A Hornblower Cruise of the Sacramento and American Rivers; the cruise leaves out of Old Sacramento. Check out the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers, and experience the wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty that this historic and important waterway has to offer. Estimated cost: $69-99.
• A subscription to Sacramento Magazine; Read up on local goings on, Sacramento hot spots, restaurant reviews, articles of local interest, and more! Estimated cost for 12 month subscription: $7.95 (there's a promotion right now!).
• A California State University, Sacramento sweatshirt; My alma mater! Stay warm this winter while supporting our local CSUS Hornets! My CSUS sweatshirt was a Christmas gift from my mother during my freshman year...I still wear that thing even though it is totally faded and worn out...Estimated cost: $36 - $75.
• Auto Detailing at Pavilion Car Care; They will make your care shine and your carpets fresh! Definitely the best car wash in Sacramento! Estimated cost: $45 - $299.
• Tickets to go visit the Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town; Heck if you are going to visit one, why not visit both! Located at William Land Park, this is a great diversion for adults and children alike! Estimated cost per person/ticket: $13.
• Bottle of wine from Revolution Wines; Revolution Wines is Sacramento's only urban winery. Tucked away at 21st & P Streets in midtown, they make their wine...their facilities also host tastings. Estimated cost per bottle: $10 - $25.
• Massage from Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa; Arden Hills boasts not only a fitness / wellness center, but also an award-winning day spa. Why stop with just a massage? They offer more than 75 different treatments! Estimated cost/treatment: $40 - $440!
• Dance lessons at The Sacramento Ballroom; Want to learn the Texas Two-Step, the Tango, or how to Swing Dance? They have classes for both singles and couples, from beginning to advanced levels! Estimated cost/lesson: $5 - $10.
• Tickets to a Sacramento Rivercats game; See the Oakland A's affiliate play at Raley Field. I'm a SF Giants fan, but I do really enjoy these games (especially when they play the SF Giant's affiliate team, the Fresno Grizzlies)...many of these players are a phone call away from the major leagues! Estimated cost/ticket: $6 - $30.
• A new home; Sure, I saved the best for last. Nothing says happy holidays like closing escrow on a Sacramento home...sorry if that was a little cheesy! Estimated cost: Priceless. =)

Tower Bridge to Close September 17

Tower Bridge is set to close Sept. 17 through Nov. 20 to all vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic to accommodate work being done to widen the lift span portion of the bridge. The bridge is expected to be re-opened before Thanksgiving. While the bridge is closed, motorists are asked to use the Pioneer Bridge (Highway 50) or I Street Bridge. Pedestrians and bicyclists can use the I Street Bridge.

Sacramento Jazz Jubilee

If you have never experienced the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, there is no time like this year! The weather is going to be just beautiful this Memorial Day weekend, and if you like jazz, swing, blues, zydeco, or really just music in general, this is a great place to spend the day. Plus the barbequed oysters are delicious! Tickets for one day are $40 for Saturday or Sunday per the website, and only $20 on Monday. A word to the wise though - take a shuttle, walk or ride a bike...parking from my experience is a major hassle!

Link:
http://www.sacjazz.com/