Spring plantings
Local garden groups nixed fundraisers during the pandemic, but still must tend to plants Nature didn’t take a time out. Plants continue to grow during…
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Planet V review: Pumfu, a tofu alternative
It’s ironic that after decades of veg folk trying to sell the general public on the idea of tofu as a meat replacement that now,…
Snapshots from a pandemic
More signs of gratitude (Photos by Foon Rhee)
Behind the Issues 01: Discussing independent journalism with local Sacramento writers
Managing Editor Steph Rodriguez talks about her favorite issue from this past year: The Comfort Food Issue The Comfort Food Issue [Transcript] Hi, my name…
15 Minutes: Laura Benson, co-owner of Oblivion Comics & Coffee
A unique business model makes gradual reopening complicated, but not impossible
A terrible toll
Editor’s note: 200,000 dead from COVID-19, so why isn’t America a nation in mourning? On May 27, America passed an unimaginable milestone—100,000 dead in the…
The critical hour
How small distilleries solved a big breakdown in rural communities’ supply chain when it mattered most By Scott Thomas Anderson Towns across the Sierra foothills…
Not too old to learn
Essay: Governor’s proposal to limit age of charter school students closes a door to those in need By Jerry Yamashita Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recently released…
Waste not, want not
Editor’s note: Sacramento can’t afford to blow the $89.6 million windfall from the feds It’s a godsend that the city of Sacramento received $89.6 million…
Stat of the week: Memorial Day edition
The 326 other people who owe you their lives Because no one crashed or died, the California Highway Patrol was able to throw some shade…
Learn to draw
Put your artistic skills to the test
Snapshots from a pandemic
How does he drink that smoothie through a mask? (Photo courtesy of Brian Johnson, @runningclocks) Mask up. Get veggies. (Photo courtesy of Brian Johnson) Families…
Your weekend binge list
Ugly Americans seek love, a British detective seeks the truth and Al Pacino hams it up into obscurity “That hot poker behind my eyes is…
Fresh from Oak Park
Celebrating its 11th year, the Oak Park Farmers Market returns with health and safety measures in place When Food Source permanently closed in March, a…
Free Will Astrology
For the week of May 21, 2020 By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Excellence does not require perfection,” wrote Aries author Henry James. Now…
Grassroots generosity
Editor’s note: Sacramento’s Big Day of Giving sets a record during the pandemic, and residents donate time as well as money The Sacramento region’s annual…
Planet V: Restless for restaurants
It’s possible that in the next few days, you may be able to visit your favorite Sacramento restaurant again. Then again, maybe not. While Sacramento…