Debbie Arrington
The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento, CA, United States
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‘Bob Baffert has the horse to beat.’ Can Justify overcome a 136-year-old Derby curse?
For Saturday's 144th Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert thinks he has another special horse. Justify is an undefeated superstar on the rise. Running away from his competition in his only three starts, he will be the likely Derby favorite. → Read More
Here’s your chance to see inside the ‘Lady Bird’ house (and gardens, too)
The big blue house on 44th Street in East Sacramento has become famous, thanks to the hit movie ‘Lady Bird.’ On Mother’s Day weekend, it will be a featured stop during the 20th annual East Sacramento Home and Garden Tour. → Read More
Why Bob Baffert is again seeking Kentucky Derby success with a trip through Arkansas
With the connections as Triple Crown champion American Pharoah, Solomini will try to use the Arkansas Derby as a steppingstone into the Kentucky Derby. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert and the Zayat family expect a big race from their latest Derby hopeful. → Read More
Legendary singers Baez and Callas (yes, she's dead) coming to Mondavi
Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2018-19 season featuring Joan Baez on her farewell tour and opera legend Maria Callas brought back to life. → Read More
They followed Muir's footsteps across California, then found his words to describe it
Naturalist John Muir started a cross-California walk from San Francisco to Yosemite 150 years ago on April 1. Hikers and authors, Peter and Donna Thomas, retraced Muir's route with their own trans-California ramble. → Read More
Echo & Rig Steakhouse to open April 2 next to Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
A modern spin on a familiar dining staple, Echo & Rig Steakhouse comes to Sacramento. Located in the Kimpton Sawyer hotel, it opens April 2, 2018, next to Golden 1 Center in the Downtown Commons. → Read More
Here's why new gardeners should get 'training wheels' and skip the beefsteaks
Sacramento area experts share their tips on how to grow great vegetables. Whether you're a newbie planting a first garden or a veteran vegetable grower, you'll have a more bountiful harvest with this advice. → Read More
Embrace drought and plant a more beautiful garden
Author Maureen Gilmer offers advice on how to have a colorful, flower-filled garden and save water, too. → Read More
These horses emerged as Kentucky Derby favorites after an epic duel in California
In a wide open year, top prospects for the 2018 Kentucky Derby begin to sort themselves out. After an epic stretch duel in the San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita, Bolt D'Oro and McKinzie move to the head of the class. → Read More
From avocados to kale: How one man forever changed the way we eat
‘Food Explorer’ traces roots of America’s fruit and vegetables. Hundreds of introductions can be attributed to one Gilded Age globe-trotting botanist, David Fairchild. → Read More
Oscars 2018: Oscars shutout doesn't faze fans of 'Lady Bird'
More than 250 people show up to cheer on 'Lady Bird' Oscars run → Read More
World's largest and oldest camellia show returns to Memorial Auditorium
After Monday's problematic hailstorm, the 94th annual Sacramento Camellia Show opens Saturday at Memorial Auditorium. But where will the show be next year? → Read More
Great Backyard Bird Count needs Sacramento area volunteers
This weekend’s Great Backyard Bird Count takes a worldwide wildlife census, one backyard at a time. → Read More
Acacia trees in bloom at UC Davis Arboretum
With unusual trees and shrubs from Australia and Africa, the Conn Acacia Grove at UC Davis Arboretum is now in full bloom. These plants aren’t only pretty; they’re also super drought tolerant. → Read More
NASCAR Daytona 500: Kyle Larson a Monster Energy Cup contender
NASCAR favorite Kyle Larson enters Sunday’s Daytona 500 with a new sponsor (Credit One Bank) and new car (Camaro Z1L) and expectations of contending for a Monster Energy Cup title for the 2018 season. → Read More
How to weave handmade Navajo tradition rugs
Sacramento weaver Marilyn Greaves shares how to weave rugs in Navajo tradition. Her work will be featured in a weekend show. → Read More
Solomon's Deli hosts pop-up deli on National Bagel Day
Coming soon to Sacramento, Solomon’s Delicatessen offers a preview of its bagels and schmears at a pop-up deli event on Friday, National Bagel Day. Hot Italian in Davis will host the pop-up party, then offer free pizza later Friday. → Read More
Future Forest Health Needs Fire to Fight Fire
With an estimated 129 million dead trees, California forests – particularly the Sierra’s 10 million acres – are extremely vulnerable to fire threats. → Read More
Book tells 'What's wrong with my marijuana plant?'
Longtime horticulturists and authors David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth tackle “What’s Wrong with My Marijuana Plant?,” the first mainstream problem-solving garden guide for legal cannabis growers. → Read More
Sacramento Rose Society hosts annual rose auction
Sacramento rose auction puts new varieties up for bid Feb. 8; public welcome. → Read More