With the close of 2017, we here at Sacramentality have our first full year in the books! We published 22 posts in our inaugural year, covering everything from trees to sports to parking to the Simpsons. I’ve picked out a few of my favorites below to celebrate our first year and whet your appetite for 2018.
But first, thank you to all of our readers for joining us in indulging in a little local pride, public policy, and history. We hope you enjoyed reading these posts as much as we enjoyed writing them.
Now, without further ado, here are a few of Sacramentality’s greatest hits of 2017!
Most Popular
In terms of unique views, Sacramentality’s most popular post of the year – by far – was Devin’s post on Big Beer vs. Sacramento’s Microbrews, aptly titled Whazzuuuup with Budweiser’s Attack on Sacramento Brewing? Delicious local beers! A David vs. Goliath story! Graphs! Truly, what’s not to like?
The post pairs nicely with New Helvetia’s (916) Pale Ale.
Biggest Scoop
Our first post, on the City’s AirBNB ordinance, was our biggest scoop of the year. We were the first to break the story that fewer than 5% of AirBNB hosts had registered with the City— at a loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax revenues per year.
The City took one of our suggestions – that AirBNB should be forced to automatically collect the tax instead of putting the onus on mom-and-pop hosts to self-report – but sadly ignored another – that these revenues should be set aside to help with the housing crisis.
Most Comprehensive
Caity wrote one of our most comprehensive (and entertaining!) posts of the year: an overview of the 100+ invisible special districts that make life livable in Sacramento County. The post even earned a share from the Special Districts Association.
Don’t know what a reclamation district is? Not sure if you should care what a reclamation district is? Click above to find out!
Most Controversial
I authored the post that probably ruffled the most moustaches. Responding to my call for Sacramento to pick a new official flag, 10% of you furiously typed “outrageous!” while the other 90% of you scratched your heads and asked “Sacramento has a flag?”
For the record, I still think we can do better. (Maybe in 2018?)
The horror.
Nicest Original Photography
Another favorite post was Katie’s walking tour of four Sacramento neighborhoods – from McKinley Park to R Street. The post highlights some gems even locals may have missed and includes postcard-worthy photos of neighborhood landmarks.
Isn’t one of your New Year’s Resolutions to walk more?
To 2018 and Beyond…
That’s it for our brief year in review! We’ll see you next week with new posts…
And most importantly, happy 2018 Sacramento!
IF: Sacramento is a state of mind.
Sacramentality 