How two Sacramento nonprofits are making the arts more affordable
By Serena Roberts Lately, two of Sacramento’s cultural storytelling arms have been leaning into low-cost admission initiatives with a boldness that mirrors their plays and…
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Who is Sacramento’s Jef Costello? LabRats breathe new life into neo-noir classic
By Ruth Finch The LabRats are a genre-spanning jazz quartet that’s breaking into a new frontier: musical theater. While the band can usually be found…
Where soul meets flavor: A guide to Sacramento’s Black-owned restaurants
Comfort food, culture and community shine at these Black-owned Sacramento spots By Vivian Gonzalez Across Sacramento, Black-owned restaurants are serving dishes rooted in tradition, comfort…
In an era of AI slop, Sacramento photographers know the sharpest image still comes from the human eye
By Casey Rafter Water seeped into my clothes as I waded into Dry Creek: I was fully awake, dressed smartly but casually while stepping deeper…
It’s time to March to some local theaters and spring for some tickets to a variety of fantastic shows
By Odin Rasco This month, theater offerings are a sensational mix of recent favorites, certified classics and even a couple Sacramento originals. “Fat Ham” was…
A Meaningful Life
Supporting caregivers eases stress and burnout by Anne Stokes In 2020, Lisa Okamoto noticed her mother having trouble with her mobility and balance. She started…
Auburn writer gets back to his journalistic roots with new book, local TV show
By Scott Thomas Anderson Henry R. Luce, the founder of Time magazine, once said, “I became a journalist to come as close as possible to…
8 Gigs: Drop Dead Red’s final show, 311 rocks Channel 24 and Women’s History Month events in Sacramento
By Steph Rodriguez March in Sacramento brings a lineup of music, art and community celebrations that will energize the city. Alt-rock veterans 311 celebrate three…
Dig in to a blooming art scene this March in the Capital
By Marie-Elena Schembri As March ushers in spring, a new season full of the promise of brighter days and fresh blooms, Sacramento art spaces are…
The WalMart of public defense: How justice gets sold to the lowest bidder in rural California
Flat-fee contracts have been banned in other parts of the country. But, as the story of one law firm shows, they have flourished in the…
Strengthening the Coalition
Jakara Movement organizer Jaskeet Kaur joins MOVE the Valley’s leadership team by Stacy Brandt With midterm elections on the horizon and communities across the Central…
Visit Sacramento keeps pushing to showcase a city everyone should discover
By Emily Haerter Look out California, Visit Sacramento is determined to turn the Capital into the next serious tourist destination. Whether it’s featuring Aftershock, the…
They’re organizing to stop the next assault on immigrant families
Community groups are pushing back on an impending HUD rule that would force undocumented immigrants from public housing, splitting families. By Mark Kreidler, Capital &…
Theft, feedback loops and ecological red flags: Capital Region writers face a new reality with AI
By Odin Rasco It takes only a look around to see AI technology is in the midst of a meteoric rise. The proliferation of it…
Environmentally minded Sacramento Kings fans protest the team’s fossil fuel sponsorships
By Dan Bacher In mid-February, a dedicated crew of Kings fans associated with Third Act Sacramento braved torrential rain to protest the team’s sponsorship by…
Breaking Literacy Barriers
With support, students with dyslexia and other learning disorders can thrive Reading and writing are vital everyday tasks: Ordering from a menu, sending a birthday…
As food prices increase and nutrition education takes a federal hit, one Sacramento nonprofit fills the gap
By Sena Christian One day, there was no tree. The following day, a fully grown strawberry tree sat in the middle of the 1-acre student…
The Ghost Town Rebellion takes a renegade turn for the brighter side, christens new album at Harlow’s show March 13
By Scott Thomas Anderson Fourteen years ago, Shawn Peter started walking a creative gangplank, one that brought him along the full scaffolding of life in…
Making education affordable in Sacramento through the California College Promise
By Macy Yang There are several pathways to pursue higher education in California. As tuition and living costs rise, families and students need to weigh…
Democratic leaders urge the Army Corps of Engineers to deny permits for the Delta Tunnel
By Dan Bacher As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considers making a decision on Gov. Newsom’s controversial tunnel project, Democratic members of Sacramento-San Joaquin…