Chick-fil-A opened at 7411 Fair Oaks Blvd in Carmichael on July 9, bringing roughly 60 jobs and a $25,000 donation to the Sacramento Food Bank. The new spot offers drive‑thru and mobile ordering.

Folsom Tap House & Kitchen will close at 9 p.m. on July 9 after years as a local beer hall. The kitchen is closed and the last two nights are cash-only.

Family-owned Yada Thai Cuisine quietly opened in Fair Oaks Square this month, serving regional Thai dishes and noodle soups. Soft-opening hours are currently in effect.

Fayus Inc., dba Yusol, recalled 64‑oz Ola‑Ola pounded yam after finding milk (sodium caseinate) was not listed on some labels; affected packs expire Nov 2028–May 2029.

StreetZlan in Elk Grove will appear on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Friday at 6 p.m.; the taqueria teased a watch party and a new menu.

Mikuni agreed to a $2.25M settlement after allegations of unpaid work and missed breaks; the deal covers thousands of current and former employees and payouts began in late June.

Sewage backing up in the dishwashing area led inspectors to issue a red placard at the Jack in the Box on Madison Avenue; seven violations were recorded. The location is closed pending reinspection.

Yard House opened at The Village in Elk Grove on Tuesday, testing a new outdoor beer‑garden layout with picnic seating and a full outdoor bar. The move adds another full‑service option to the new shopping center.

KoJa Kitchen’s downtown K Street restaurant has closed. The landlord says the operators will remain as changes are planned for the 732 K St. space.

Pennisi’s Deli, a downtown Sacramento fixture since 1952, has closed after 74 years. Longtime owner Bill Maragoulas stepped away and the storefront was cleared out.

Philz Coffee will open July 8 at The Village in Elk Grove, featuring a custom mural and seating for 27. The cafe opens early for commuters and shoppers.

Health inspectors shut a Valley Hi Cajun spot after finding dozens of roaches, an egg sac and heavy grease. The kitchen remains closed pending corrections and reinspection.

Vallarta Prime quietly soft‑launched in South Land Park, serving fire‑grilled meats, handmade tortillas and coastal Jalisco seafood in a small Sutterville storefront. The menu features tacos al carbón and an aguachile in black lava bowls.