Local Sacramento’s diverse energy: 5 articles on sports milestones and cultural events

Sacramento showcases its vibrant energy through sports milestones and cultural festivities. The city is hosting Major League Baseball for the first time with the A’s relocation, and Sutter Health Park received upgrades described as “charming” by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. Local baseball heroes like Logan Webb will enjoy homecomings when their teams visit West Sacramento.

Off the field, NBA star Stephen Curry drew attention with a surprise pickup game appearance in Folsom, while the California State Fair announced En Vogue as the closing night performers for 2025. Fans can also look forward to a diverse concert lineup at Cal Expo, ranging from Ludacris to Tesla and Queen Nation.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after scoring against the Sacramento Kings in their home opener at Golden 1 Center on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. By Paul Kitagaki Jr.

NO. 1: SACRAMENTO ABUZZ OVER WARRIORS STAR STEPHEN CURRY’S SURPRISE SHOWING IN FOLSOM PICKUP GAME

The four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP made a surprise appearance in a pickup game at a fitness center in Folsom. | Published June 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jason Anderson

Besides generating offense in many ways, Nathan Lukes, seen playing for Sacramento State in 2015, has a strong arm in right field. He was a shortstop at Center High School. By José Luis Villegas

NO. 2: HOMEGROWN BASEBALL STARS RETURN TO SACRAMENTO WITH A’S RELOCATION. HERE’S WHO AND WHEN

MLB players like Aaron Judge, Logan Webb and several others will make a homecoming of sorts when they return to Sacramento to play against the Athletics. | Published March 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by JJ Juarez

Singer Ashanti performs at the Golden 1 Stage inside the California State Fair on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Sacramento as part of the Toyota Concert Series. The series continues with Gin Blossoms on Friday and Kool & The Gang on Saturday night. By Kevin Neri

NO. 3: CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES CLOSING NIGHT CONCERT FOR 2025. WHO’S PLAYING?

The “iconic” R&B group will perform as part of the Toyota Concert Series. | Published April 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Sarah Linn

The West Sacramento home is on the Sacramento River. By Miles Minno Photography

NO. 4: NBA PLAYER’S ‘UNIQUE’ HOME ON SACRAMENTO RIVER FINDS BUYER WITHIN 24 HOURS. TAKE A LOOK

“it’s rare to see units adjacent to the Sacramento River.” | Published July 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

Renovations are underway on Friday Dec. 6, 2024, at Sutter Health Park for its first season hosting the Oakland A’s. By Hector Amezcua

NO. 5: MLB COMMISSIONER CALLS WEST SACRAMENTO BALLPARK ‘CHARMING’ AHEAD OF A’S TEMPORARY STAY

Rob Manfred addressed his thoughts on the A’s in Sutter Health Park publicly for the first time. | Published February 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Biderman

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