Budget surplus underscores California’s wealth disparity
Despite record job losses during the pandemic, the 1% have left the state flush with cash. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is…
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A search for answers after Sacramento electrician is murdered near American River College
T.J. Wellman-Holochwost had a wanderlust that made him want to experience the world. From the lagoons of Venice to the spires of Barcelona, the former…
California races against time to get Latinos vaccinated
With a full reopening less than a month away, 60% of the state’s Latino population remains unvaccinated. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story…
Missing and murdered: more than 1,000 indigenous women killed or missing in the past 40 years
By Frank X. Mullen When Tessa McClean and other Native American women painted red hands over their mouths before they led the Women’s March in…
Sacramento’s councilmembers remain divided when it comes to urgency around the housing crisis
Valenzuela’s plan for stabilized workforce housing in Downtown gets support from Mayor, Vang, Guerra – and opposition, foot-dragging from the Council’s old guard By Scott…
Rescue intervention or convenient cover? Sacramento’s new massage parlor ordinance faces accusations of hurting the women it claims to help
The Sacramento Sex Workers Outreach Program doesn’t deny that human trafficking happens, or that victims of it are hurt in profound ways, but it also…
How California oil spillers fend off new climate laws
The oil company behind a spill in Inglewood is headed by a powerful lobbying official who’s fighting tougher regulations. By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main…
Will California prevent a COVID eviction wave?
Low-wage workers face big unpaid bills from the pandemic. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital…
In Sacramento, the Devil gets his icy due
Devil May Care Ice Cream is breaking out of the icebox on flavors By Jocelynn Rubio Downtown Sacramento has gotten devilishly sweeter as Devil May…
In the wake of Oroville Dam debacle, new drought hits the Sacramento Valley particularly hard
By Scott Thomas Anderson After experiencing a prolonged drought between 2012 and 2016, California enjoyed less than two years of plentiful rains before descending right…
Food insecurity in Sacramento continues to stretch food banks and service providers to the limit
By Nikolas De La Torre The pandemic has caused millions of people to lose their jobs, with many forced to make the difficult choice between…
Playing with plagues: ‘In a Veil of Mist’ mingles the timely with the timeless
Inspired by true events, Donald S. Murray’s ominous new novel is a signpost for our pandemic moment By Scott Thomas Anderson Since the eve…
Report finds Sacramento is one of the ten worst cities nationwide for amount of income spent on housing
Study shows California is dominating the story when it comes to a lack of affordable places to live By Scott Thomas Anderson Evidence is mounting…
McDonald’s stores collect COVID relief funds — and employee safety complaints
California workers say McDonald’s and other fast food chains repeatedly disregarded pandemic safety precautions. By Joe Rihn, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
Returning to B Street
Sacramentans can join the cast of B Street Theatre May 6 for a live telethon of non-stop entertainment on the Big Day of Giving B…
Essay: Bill to reform California’s broken prescription drug rebate system will help families afford medications
By Colleen Henderson Among parents’ worst fears is discovering their child has a debilitating chronic illness. When it happens, parents steel themselves for the journey…
Galloway’s Way
Proactive Sacramentan among first to receive new cannabis storefront license By Ken Magri In some ways, Mindy Galloway is the perfect person for a new…