Northern California Guides & Resources

Local guides, event tips, and practical information for the greater Sacramento and Bay Area

Breakfast, Dim Sum and Sourdough: SFO Airport Restaurants to Try

Breakfast, Dim Sum and Sourdough: SFO Airport Restaurants to Try

A basket of soup dumplings, steamed to order. A sourdough bread bowl from a bakery that's been at it since 1849. A Filipino breakfast plate...
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2, 3, or 4 Days: How Many Days in San Francisco Do You Actually Need?

2, 3, or 4 Days: How Many Days in San Francisco Do You Actually Need?

If you want the short version, three days is the sweet spot for a first visit to San Francisco. That's enough to see the icons...
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Behind Stanford’s Global Reputation: What Is Stanford University Known For?

Behind Stanford’s Global Reputation: What Is Stanford University Known For?

Ask a hundred people what Stanford University is famous for, and you will get a hundred answers. One thinks of the tech billionaires. Another pictures...
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The Sacramento Wedding Guide: Venues, Flowers, Music, and More

The Sacramento Wedding Guide: Venues, Flowers, Music, and More

Outdoor wedding season in Sacramento stretches heavily through spring, summer, and early fall. The hottest summer dates need more thought about ceremony time and shade....
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Doing Business in Sacramento: Where to Meet, Eat, and Close the Deal

Doing Business in Sacramento: Where to Meet, Eat, and Close the Deal

Sacramento's client dinners happen in the shadow of the Capitol as much as in any boardroom. Law firms, lobbying shops, and state agency offices line...
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Sacramento and San Francisco: A Weekend Split Between Two Very Different Cities

Sacramento and San Francisco: A Weekend Split Between Two Very Different Cities

Sacramento holds California's state government and a downtown lined with Gold Rush-era buildings. San Francisco spreads across dozens of hills, split into neighborhoods that each...
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