Wave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’
The California Teachers Association organized to trigger a wave of negotiations and potential strikes to garner public attention and flex political muscle. by Carolyn Jones,…
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The Trini Table brings Southern Caribbean flavors to Sacramento
A local rendition of the home-cooked flavors of Trinidad and Tobago By Melanie Arechiga and Madeline Garcia Tucked away in the Fulton Faire shopping center…
From Southern California to Minneapolis, fatal encounters show impunity of immigration officials, advocates say
To activists, the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti echo two controversial killings in San Diego under Rodney Scott’s watch. By Kate Morrissey, Capital…
Kaiser therapists plan strike over proposed AI use, chronic understaffing
Regulators are again fining the health care giant for inadequate investment in mental health care. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced…
Sacramento’s B Street Theatre celebrates 40 years of live storytelling
As I approached The Sofia, home of B Street Theatre in Sacramento on a February morning, swarms of fourth and fifth grade kids from Greer…
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…
Q&A with Carlos Marquez of the County Welfare Directors Association of California: What H.R. 1 could mean for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and county eligibility offices
A growing dispute in Sacramento could determine whether hundreds of thousands of Californians keep their health coverage under new federal rules. A dispute in Sacramento…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 &…