SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

The Sacramento Kings return to the Golden 1 Center Friday for the team’s home opener of the season, sparking excitement amongst fans and members of the business community who count on them to spend their dollars at the stores and restaurants near the arena.

“It's huge for the businesses when the Kings return with their season starting this week. I know a lot of businesses are ramping up staffing. They're starting new drink specials or menu specials. They're extending their hours,” said Andrew LaFrance, business development manager for the Downtown Sacramento Partnership. “

Back in 2014, Sacramento city leaders set in motion the transformation of what was Downtown Plaza into Downtown Commons, known as DOCO. It would become the future home of the King's Golden 1 Cente

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