The court of public opinion
Kings say case closed, but will sexual assault accusation shadow new Coach Luke Walton? When the Sacramento Kings open season No. 35 this weekend with…
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No justice, no surprise
City Hall tries to turn page on the Stephon Clark case without acknowledging that every review of his death relied on the police investigation of…
Editor’s note: Facing the forever drought
One of California’s largest water recycling projects is coming to Sacramento County California isn’t in an official drought and under mandatory water conservation, but climate…
Boring bros
Is Sac a dating desert for women seeking sophisticated men?
Why a Sacramento County supervisor election is so important
If Gregg Fishman wins District 3 seat, he could end the gridlock.
Sad tomato
It’s a mixed bag for growers of heirloom varieties This was a tough summer in the Big Tomato. For many growers, Sacramento’s favorite crop struggled….
Essay: A note from the resistance
House must act quickly on impeachment of President Trump By Ellen Chapman In the aftermath of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that the U.S. House of…
Profile: Baron Stelling, best bartender
Meet the man behind the bar at Shady Lady Saloon/Fizz Champagne & Bubbles Bar Baron Stelling says his first gin martini was life changing. During his…
Essay: An advance for peace
City should renew program that is reducing gun violence By Bill Knowlton In Sacramento we have seen first-hand the challenges and pain caused by gun…
Editor’s note: How to stay in business
Some of the oldest firms in Sacramento share some secrets to success When a longtime local business closes its doors, there’s a lot of attention…
Hot ’n’ cold
An ex runs hot and cold, uncomfortable hugs, social media etiquette.
The Burger Battle winner is …
The savory aroma of grilled beef and puffs of white smoke from massive barbecue rigs took over Drake’s Barn in West Sacramento last Thursday. It…
Go native
Native plants are good for animals and save water Do something for local wildlife. Plant a native. If you want to help Sacramento birds, bees…
Epstein, Trump and … SN&R?
An unbelievable news tip. A dead-of-night phone call. And a journey to the edge of an unknowable political scandal. It didn’t start with a phone…
Essay: A second chance
Sacramento should use Measure U money to clear criminal records By Nia MooreWeathers During the Measure U campaign to increase the sales tax and in…
Editor’s note: A capital idea
How much is a Capitol Mall makeover worth? The stretch of Capitol Mall between Tower Bridge and the state Capitol is the closest thing Sacramento…
Counterfeit vapes
SN&R tested 10 counterfeit cartridges—and the results were disturbing/scary/everything but authentic It has been a bad summer for vaping.Across the country, young adults have been…