Cut the wire
When a reader’s ex calls for help getting sober, what could possibly be the right response?
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On Kanye West, hate and his brief Sacramento appearance
Karlos Rene Ayala By Karlos Rene Ayala Kid Cudi and Kanye West hugged, and Kanye appeared to have begun crying. This was toward the end…
Use 'illegal immigrants' for 'target practice,' Sacramento fire engineer said in Facebook posts
25-year veteran’s August social media comments draw ire on eve of anti-Trump rally By John Flynn A Sacramento fire engineer who suggested using “illegal immigrants”…
More details revealed for ArtStreet, follow-up to wildly successful Art Hotel
Last year, Art Hotel drew tens of thousands of people to a vacated building downtown—the rooms, hallways and bathrooms of which were transformed into a…
No, Thanksgiving
A reader suffering through grief asks how to approach an empty holiday season.
Making history
Thoughts after the election—and what its wake-up call can mean for America.
Chef Matt Masera leaves Saddle Rock for Hook & Ladder
Things aren’t going too well over at Saddle Rock. The newest restaurant in Chris Jarosz’s Broderick empire had a last-minute shuffle just before opening, subbing…
Sakamoto takes over Tamaya space in Midtown
After nearly a year, a restaurant has finally opened in the former Tamaya Sushi Bar & Grill space: Sakamoto (2131 J Street). Tamaya lost its…
Vexed by the ex
We all come with other people’s baggage. Joey has some tips for how to overcome it.
Amazon is coming
This means a $200 million boost to the local economy.
Sacramento Metro Chamber names Mayor Kevin Johnson “Sacramentan of the Year”
Here’s a bit of news buried amid today’s election mania: The Sacramento Metro Chamber just announced its named Mayor Kevin Johnson “Sacramentan of the Year”….
Now open: Devil May Care Ice Cream & Frozen Treats
Sacramento has a new ice cream destination. Devil May Care Ice Cream & Frozen Treats softly opened over the weekend at 332 Third Street in…
Pie-guy pretrial ends with claims of K.J. whiplash, judge’s Abbott and Costello musings (yeah, it was weird)
By Scott Thomas Anderson A Sacramento Superior Court judge today upheld a felony assault charge against Sean Thompson–a military veteran and homeless activist who creamed…
Rush Coffee opens in the State Capitol
Folks visiting or working at the State Capitol no longer have to exit the building to get their caffeine fix. Rush Coffee opened today, occupying…
Shadowboxing
Joey takes a break from answering questions to confront the shadows in all of us.
The legal system is rigged
Meritless lawsuits can be used to intimidate.
Chance the Rapper brings his Magnificent Coloring World Tour to UC Davis
When 2 Chainz’s “I’m Different” comes on, I start to freak out a little. I’m at the ARC Pavilion, typically home to UC Davis basketball…