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Local independent nurseries struggle, thrive in tough economy

Two local nurseries in Sacramento are dealing with tough economic conditions as one moves ahead with expansion plans and the other struggles to pay its bills. The family owned Green Acres Nursery will soon open a new location in Folsom … Continue reading

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Last Call for the BarCODE nightclub

The BarCODE nightclub on Arden Way, previously known for years as “The Rage”, is throwing it’s final New Year’s Eve dance tonight; according to sources close to club management and postings on their Facebook page, BarCODE is closing for good. … Continue reading

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Midtown start-up takes in old tech, creates refurbished products for the less fortunate

It’s an idea that’s so simple it’s almost strange that it’s not more common; collect the older, unwanted tech stuff sitting around in our homes and offices, get them up to snuff, and then put them into the hands of … Continue reading

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Sacramento ranks as the 99th worst city for business in the U.S.

The Wall Street Journal’s “Marketwatch” website has released its annual study into which cities are the best to do business with the United States and the report does not shine a good light on the River City. Out of the … Continue reading

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Folsom based Waste Connections leaving for Texas

The largest publicly traded company in Sacramento County is packing up its bags and heading for the Lone Star State. Waste Connection, Inc, the solid waste services company which had complained that doing business in California was too difficult and … Continue reading

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Upscale modern furniture outlet to close its doors

In yet another sign of Sacramento’s difficult economic times it was announced today that the Limn furniture store on Arden way will be shutting its doors later this month. Starting October 20th there will be a fire sale with prices slashed … Continue reading

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Life after Brew It Up

It’s been one week since the well known Downtown restaurant/brewery “Brew It Up” served its last beer, and a number of reports are creating a clearer picture of what may have lead to its closing, and what is in store … Continue reading

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On the edge of default, future of Sacramento Quiznos uncertain

The Wall Street Journal is reporting today that the nationwide Quiznos sandwich restaurant chain is on the brink of defaulting on its outstanding debt, making the future uncertain for the 20-some stores in the Sacramento region. Earlier this week the Borders bookstore chain announced … Continue reading

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Fire Sale as Capitol Aquarium closes for good

Calling all vultures: Half off everything at Capitol Aquarium for the rest of the day. The long time operators were unable to reach a last minute deal that would have had new ownership keep the business running.  All tanks, equipment, … Continue reading

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Capitol Aquarium may close later today

Today may be a good day to get a great deal on some neat fish. The Sacramento Bee is reporting that Capitol Aquarium has been unable to finalize a deal that would keep its doors open.  Current owners were hoping … Continue reading

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Capitol Aquarium up for sale for a song

A local landmark and longtime Sacramento favorite is up for sale. Capitol Aquarium, located in Midtown, has put up on the market, apparently another victim of the snagging economy. Grant Pasley, whose long obsession with all things fish drew him … Continue reading

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