Davis is a hotbed of innovation. The University of California is here, there are renewable energy solar panels installed everywhere, and in 2016 there were 14 new commercial startups founded in the city, including companies that specialized in medicine, food, and sensor technology. It feels like every time I visit…
From the roaring rice dryers in the southwest to the McClellan Air Force Base traffic, there never seems to be an escape from Sacramento’s increasing library of sounds. And each neighborhood comes with its own unique set of noises that plague residents at the most inopportune hours. There’s the night-time…
Sacramento is known for being a great place for families, but it also has a lot to offer singles as well. The hip and trendy downtown vibe, combined with entertainment and cultural events, make it a great place for single professionals to live and work. With these kinds of draws,…
Jim in Sacramento made the smart decision to upgrade to double pane windows years ago. But wait, exactly how long ago was it? He says: “I can’t for the life of me remember the exact year I went from single pane to double pane windows in my house. I think…
One of the best things about living in Northern California is the proximity to so much gorgeous scenery. My family and I try to make the most of it by taking a spring trip to Yosemite National Park each year. To get there, we go down through Modesto and into…
Here in Sacramento, we live in one of the sunniest cities in California. In fact, with 3,608 hours of sun each year, Sacramento is America’s third sunniest town, behind only Phoenix and Las Vegas according to weather research. Simply put, there aren’t many vitamin D deficiencies here. But with that…
I played in a flag football game last weekend, and, like the forward-thinking athlete I am, I didn’t stretch or warm up first, I just went right out and tried to cover the other team’s deep threats. Well, surprise: I pulled something and was relegated to the sidelines 15 minutes…
Sacramento got pounded by rain this winter. There was flooding, fallen trees, and the end of a drought that had been plaguing Northern California for years. We’ve seen sunnier days lately, though, with highs in the 70s. And the city seems to have gone into spring cleaning mode, carting off…
It’s hard to picture now, but I remember when Rancho Cordova wasn’t an incorporated city. Back in the ‘90s, most folks, myself included, knew Rancho as just a little spot on the map that Sacramento residents drove through on their way to hiking or boating up in Folsom. But you…
One thing I’ve learned in my career as an HVAC professional is that accidents happen, and this year has been no exception. In January, PG&E discovered 62 gas leaks in distribution lines in Folsom. The local news interviewed residents from the area who said their utility bills were skyrocketing, and…
