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Sakura Checks Out the River Cats’ New Food and Fun in the Second Half of the Season
The second half of the baseball season is underway, and the River Cats have some new food and a lot of fun in store. Sakura Gray is live at Sutter Health Park, learning all about it from the voice of the team.
Cody's Learning How to Add Mushrooms to His Garden with Helpful Classes! | Cody's Caravan
Brandon is quickly becoming known as the "Shroom Man" of Sacramento. He’s in the process of converting an airplane hangar into a massive mushroom-growing operation — a journey we’ll be following closely. In the meantime, he teaches classes on how to grow mushrooms at home. The process is so simple, even Cody can do it.
Chatting with a Local Cast Member from Netflix’s Building the Band!
A young singer-songwriter from Nevada City is one of the cast members on the new Netflix show Building the Band. He’s joining us now to talk about his experience and budding career. Welcome, Max Wright!
Molly Learns to Make Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Chef Nick Duren | Like a Chef
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo: Roux: 1:1 ratio of oil and flour Stir constantly until deep chocolate brown color is achieved. Do not let it burn. Approx 45-60 mins Broth: 1 whole chicken 1 yellow onion Cover whole chicken in a pot with water and rough chopped onion. Bring to a boil until chicken is cooked through. Approx 20 mins. Pull chicken out to cool. Strain onions out. The broth is ready for next steps. Gumbo: • 1 - 1.5 lb andouille sausage - sliced • 1 green bell pepper - diced • 1 yellow onion - diced • 1 stalk celery - diced • 1/2 lb fresh okra sliced • 1 tbls kosher salt (finish with salting to taste) • 1 tbls paprika • 1 tbls onion powder • 1 tbls garlic powder • 1 teasp dried thyme • 1 teasp dried oregano • 1 tbls file of gumbo (ground sassafras) • 1 tbls creole seasoning • 2 bay leaves (Holy Trinity - bell pepper, onion, celery) Start with browning the sausage. Pull when cooked. Use same pan to start the roux. When the roux is done carefully pour into large pot. Add trinity, cook until tender. Add broth to cover all remaining ingredients. Add all seasonings and ingredients. Cook for an hour or until all items are fully incorporated. Check seasoning levels. Add more if preferred. Pull the meat from the chicken once cooled and while the broth is cooking. Start rice. Add the sausage and pulled chicken in the last 30 minutes. Pour a large label into medium sized bowl Add a scoop of rice on top of the gumbo. Finish with fresh scallions. Enjoy!
Sakura Meets the 11-Year-Old Javelin Thrower Headed to This Year’s Junior Olympics!
We’re meeting Kadylin, an 11-year-old javelin thrower with huge dreams and an even bigger arm. She has qualified to compete in the 2025 USATF Junior Olympics in Savannah, Georgia, on July 24, where she will proudly represent our region in the javelin throw event.
Get Ready for an Enchanting Evening of Dance and Symphony at the Strauss Festival!
Get ready for an enchanting evening of dance set to a beautiful symphony. Dina is in Elk Grove, where the final touches are being put together for the Strauss Festival.
Talking with the 2025 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Champion Sem Verbeek
You're watching the moment a University of the Pacific alum became a champion at the 2025 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Championship. It was his first major title — and it's safe to say it went well. Joining us live to talk about it is Sem Verbeek.
Backpack Giveback Shopping Spree | Cody's Caravan
The Backpack Giveback campaign is underway, and it’s the perfect time to do some shopping! Cody has teamed up with some friends at a Target store and is ready to fill a cart with school supplies for kids in need.
Sade Explores Women’s Boutique and Lifestyle Store, Julia Elizabeth
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Sakura Checks Out the River Cats’ New Food and Fun in the Second Half of the Season
The second half of the baseball season is underway, and the River Cats have some new food and a lot of fun in store. Sakura Gray is live at Sutter Health Park, learning all about it from the voice of the team.
Cody's Learning How to Add Mushrooms to His Garden with Helpful Classes! | Cody's Caravan
Brandon is quickly becoming known as the "Shroom Man" of Sacramento. He’s in the process of converting an airplane hangar into a massive mushroom-growing operation — a journey we’ll be following closely. In the meantime, he teaches classes on how to grow mushrooms at home. The process is so simple, even Cody can do it.
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Molly Learns to Make Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Chef Nick Duren | Like a Chef
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo: Roux: 1:1 ratio of oil and flour Stir constantly until deep chocolate brown color is achieved. Do not let it burn. Approx 45-60 mins Broth: 1 whole chicken 1 yellow onion Cover whole chicken in a pot with water and rough chopped onion. Bring to a boil until chicken is cooked through. Approx 20 mins. Pull chicken out to cool. Strain onions out. The broth is ready for next steps. Gumbo: • 1 - 1.5 lb andouille sausage - sliced • 1 green bell pepper - diced • 1 yellow onion - diced • 1 stalk celery - diced • 1/2 lb fresh okra sliced • 1 tbls kosher salt (finish with salting to taste) • 1 tbls paprika • 1 tbls onion powder • 1 tbls garlic powder • 1 teasp dried thyme • 1 teasp dried oregano • 1 tbls file of gumbo (ground sassafras) • 1 tbls creole seasoning • 2 bay leaves (Holy Trinity - bell pepper, onion, celery) Start with browning the sausage. Pull when cooked. Use same pan to start the roux. When the roux is done carefully pour into large pot. Add trinity, cook until tender. Add broth to cover all remaining ingredients. Add all seasonings and ingredients. Cook for an hour or until all items are fully incorporated. Check seasoning levels. Add more if preferred. Pull the meat from the chicken once cooled and while the broth is cooking. Start rice. Add the sausage and pulled chicken in the last 30 minutes. Pour a large label into medium sized bowl Add a scoop of rice on top of the gumbo. Finish with fresh scallions. Enjoy!
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We’re meeting Kadylin, an 11-year-old javelin thrower with huge dreams and an even bigger arm. She has qualified to compete in the 2025 USATF Junior Olympics in Savannah, Georgia, on July 24, where she will proudly represent our region in the javelin throw event.
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Sakura Checks Out the River Cats’ New Food and Fun in the Second Half of the Season
The second half of the baseball season is underway, and the River Cats have some new food and a lot of fun in store. Sakura Gray is live at Sutter Health Park, learning all about it from the voice of the team.
Cody's Learning How to Add Mushrooms to His Garden with Helpful Classes! | Cody's Caravan
Brandon is quickly becoming known as the "Shroom Man" of Sacramento. He’s in the process of converting an airplane hangar into a massive mushroom-growing operation — a journey we’ll be following closely. In the meantime, he teaches classes on how to grow mushrooms at home. The process is so simple, even Cody can do it.
Chatting with a Local Cast Member from Netflix’s Building the Band!
A young singer-songwriter from Nevada City is one of the cast members on the new Netflix show Building the Band. He’s joining us now to talk about his experience and budding career. Welcome, Max Wright!
Molly Learns to Make Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Chef Nick Duren | Like a Chef
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo: Roux: 1:1 ratio of oil and flour Stir constantly until deep chocolate brown color is achieved. Do not let it burn. Approx 45-60 mins Broth: 1 whole chicken 1 yellow onion Cover whole chicken in a pot with water and rough chopped onion. Bring to a boil until chicken is cooked through. Approx 20 mins. Pull chicken out to cool. Strain onions out. The broth is ready for next steps. Gumbo: • 1 - 1.5 lb andouille sausage - sliced • 1 green bell pepper - diced • 1 yellow onion - diced • 1 stalk celery - diced • 1/2 lb fresh okra sliced • 1 tbls kosher salt (finish with salting to taste) • 1 tbls paprika • 1 tbls onion powder • 1 tbls garlic powder • 1 teasp dried thyme • 1 teasp dried oregano • 1 tbls file of gumbo (ground sassafras) • 1 tbls creole seasoning • 2 bay leaves (Holy Trinity - bell pepper, onion, celery) Start with browning the sausage. Pull when cooked. Use same pan to start the roux. When the roux is done carefully pour into large pot. Add trinity, cook until tender. Add broth to cover all remaining ingredients. Add all seasonings and ingredients. Cook for an hour or until all items are fully incorporated. Check seasoning levels. Add more if preferred. Pull the meat from the chicken once cooled and while the broth is cooking. Start rice. Add the sausage and pulled chicken in the last 30 minutes. Pour a large label into medium sized bowl Add a scoop of rice on top of the gumbo. Finish with fresh scallions. Enjoy!
Sakura Meets the 11-Year-Old Javelin Thrower Headed to This Year’s Junior Olympics!
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