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T H E “ H E R E W E S T AY ”
M OV E M E N T S H OW E D W H AT
SACRAMENTO CAN DO WHEN
WE UNITE
GOLDEN 1 CENTER:
R E V I TA L I Z E D D OW N TOW N
& SUPPORTS LOCAL
EXCELLENCE
The movement demonstrated what’s
possible when business leaders, elected
o昀케cials, and everyday citizens unite around
a common cause. When the city heard
of plans to relocate the Kings to Seattle,
Sacramento responded with a resounding
‘absolutely not’ and as a result, we kept
the Kings, built Golden 1 Center, and
welcomed new ownership. It was a reminder
of how deeply the Kings are woven into
Sacramento’s sense of self. The Jacquelyn is
part of that same spirit, the one that said
“Here We Stay,” that invests in this city’s
potential and refuses to see Sacramento as
secondary to anywhere else.
Golden 1 Center is a point of civic pride,
designed not only for basketball but a
communal 昀椀replace where people gather,
connect, and share in the collective
energy of the city. The arena showcases
its commitment to supporting local food
& craft beverage vendors from the region.
According to Golden 1 Center, “Our executive
chef and restaurant partners source 90%
of their ingredients from a 150-mile radius
of the arena.” This commitment exempli昀椀es
how Sacramento upholds its own and
supports local excellence – values that
drive everything we do at the Jacquelyn, a
gathering place built to foster connection
and community by spotlighting local
vintners, chefs, artists, and thought leaders.
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2022-2023
C H A M P I O N I N G I N N O VA T I O N :
VIVEK RANADIVE BECOMES
SACRAMENTO KINGS
M A J O R I T Y OW N E R
LIGHT THE BEAM:
A R A L LY I N G C R Y F O R
SACRAMENTO
Under Vivek Ranadivé’s leadership, the
Kings embraced a future-forward vision
shaped by the 昀椀rst Indian-American NBA
owner’s technological background. Rooted
in Sacramento’s dynamic character, the
organization rede昀椀ned the fan experience
through innovation, sustainability, and
design — signaling the city’s place
on the global stage. The Jacquelyn
carries that vision forward, cultivating a
community that celebrates Sacramento’s
extraordinary diversity.
The Kings Victory Beam, introduced in 2022,
received national attention and “Light the
Beam” became a symbol of pride and loyalty
for Sacramento. Beyond being a purple
laser that is shot into the sky after each win,
the beam is a manifestation of what makes
our city’s fanbase special – unwavering
support and a shared identity. That same
season, the team made a playo昀昀 run, and
the organization was recognized as the NBA
Team of the Year and recognized with the
NBA Innovation Award for the beam.
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