Inside the fight to force makers of plastic trash to clean up their mess
A new California initiative may make a real difference in reducing the mountain of plastic refuse. By Andy Furillo, Capital & Main This story is…
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Lens on history: the new documentary about a Russian rebel’s poisoning
New streaming options include silent Soviet classics and a pitstop in Palestine By Juan-Carlos Selznick Over the last couple of months, the film I’ve found…
In California, it barely pays to take care of elders in need at home
In-home care is a growing necessity across the state. When will counties treat it that way? By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is…
The original influencer: Darrell Corti’s early whiskeys for Sacramento hit it big on the world-wide market
Whisky Auctioneer proves how badly bourbon collectors want to bring home Corti’s labels By Scott Thomas Anderson If there’s any doubt about Darrell Corti’s legendary…
The quaternity of bands helping celebrate Pride in Sacramento this weekend
Spacewalker, Autumn Sky Hall, Steev and the Bitch Club and Emily Durbin take the stage at Harlow’s June 18 By Casey Rafter The signature marquee…
A new muckraking newspaper from Ralph Nader takes on Congress and its dirty secrets
Like its founder, the Capitol Hill Citizen pulls no punches exposing a body politic feeding off corporate donors. By Evelyn Nieves, Capital & Main This story is…
Bountiful reflections: Davis faith leader writes about the terran-spiritual connection in ‘Contemplative Gardening’
By Alex Muegge A light breeze rustles through Grace Garden behind Davis United Methodist Church. A majority of the garden is shaded by trees, and…
Sacramento awash in ‘dirty donations’ from big oil? Watchdogs say it is
58 California legislators have taken over $10,000 from questionable sources By Dan Bacher Conservationists are asking why is California, once a leader in innovative environmental…
Overworked California firefighters struggle with PTSD, suicide, fatigue, intensifying wildfires
By Julie Cart for CalMatters The morning sun warms California’s high desert, launching a clear spring day. Behind high walls at The Nurturing Nest, across…
Proponents make their case for the future of affordable housing in North Sacramento
Nonprofit developer meets with residents to discuss concerns over armory site project By Amy Abt For Del Paso Boulevard Partnership Executive Director Daniel Savala, the…
Chet Hewitt of the Sierra Health Foundation discusses how—and why—federal and state money should help marginalized communities throughout California
SN&R: Can you give me an overview of the Sierra Health Foundation? Hewitt: The purpose of the Sierra Health Foundation is to promote health and…
Software glitch: A case study in how not to provide emergency rent relief
For some of California’s most vulnerable renters, a lack of internet access may lead to eviction. By Jack Ross, Capital & Main This story is…
Emily Coven of Recyclist provides real-time data to show how California cities are handling the organic waste measure
it is often difficult to make aspirational bills like SB 1383 a reality, especially in cities and counties across the state with varying degrees of resources and populations. Hard numbers give us an idea how the rollout is really going.
Man who committed a series of rapes in homeless camps along Sacramento’s American River found guilty
By Scott Thomas Anderson The extreme vulnerability people face in an outdoor existence was on grim display last month, after a Sacramento jury convicted 40-year-old…
Letters: Judgy jerks, jarring crime, ‘Ponzi Placer’ and a city of musical, vegan grandeur
‘Deere’ John, you suck Re: “The story of an encampment: What happens to those on Sacramento’s streets after they’re forced to move” by Elizabeth Meza…
Are Sacramento’s vegans falling in love with their own version of junk food?
By Tyra Willis As vegan options continue popping up across Sacramento, the choice between healthy meals or comfort food is sparking some debate: Burger Patch…
Sacramento Unified’s plummeting enrollment numbers equal a serious threat to its funding
By Steven Gutierrez The Sacramento City Unified School District is seeing a significant fall in their enrollment numbers over the past few years, a trend…