‘The Grown-Ups’ is a fitting amalgam of hope and looming chaos for Sacramento theater-goers
By Dave Kempa A summer camp tucked away in the forest. With the campers in bed, counselors huddle around the campfire, cracking open some beers,…
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Will Sacramento’s budget shortfall turn off the lights of community health care centers?
‘Patients will suffer. Patients will die.’ Why California’s rural hospitals are flatlining. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning…
Jakara Movement’s Mandeep Singh on building community power for Punjabi Sikhs in Sacramento
By Srishti Prabha California’s 2020 census identifies Punjabi as the 10th largest linguistic group in California, and the third most spoken language in Sutter County,…
How uncertainty around tariffs is affecting housing affordability in the Capital Region
By Ken Magri There is already a crisis of available and affordable housing in America. But now, political uncertainty and economic volatility could make home…
Gallery: Cage the Elephant wraps up the final day of BottleRock 2025
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf The final day of BottleRock featured unforgettable performances from headliners Cage The Elephant, and Noah Kahan. Classic rock legend Robby…
Stockton-based conservation group calls for audit of billions in public spending by DWR
By Dan Bacher At a time when Governor Newsom’s May revision budget proposal would slash overtime pay for caregivers, consumer access to care and nursing home…
Latino theater continues its five-decade rise in the Sacramento region
By Marcus Crowder In early April, Manuel Pickett gave a guest lecture in the Playwrights’ Theatre on the campus of Sacramento State about his involvement…
Gallery: Boone takes to the air and Timberlake headlines second day of BottleRock
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf BottleRock’s second day drew a massive crowd as Justin Timberlake and Ice Cube gave headlining performances. The William Sonoma culinary…
Budget cuts threaten in-home assistance workers and Medi-Cal recipients
Will California gut a medical aid program created in an age of compassionate care? By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
Gallery: Green Day shows fans time of their life on Day 1 of BottleRock
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf Napa Valley hosted the 12th annual BottleRock Festival over Memorial Day weekend bringing fine wines, gourmet faire, celebrity chefs, and…
June theater roundup: Summer is in full swing with these wonderful shows in Sacramento
By Dave Kempa Ready for those long, hot summer solstice Sacramento evenings? Or would you like to enjoy this month’s spectacular live local theater in …
Sacramento’s AAPI Night Market brings culture and community to the Capitol
By Chris Woodard Every May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated. And for four years now, Sacramento has celebrated with a culture-rich…
The Sacramento Library’s state park passes are a hit, but will they survive the budget battle?
By Kai Arellano and Asyah Zamani Several times a day, someone leaves a Sacramento Public Library branch with a pass that grants free admission to…
How Sacramento artists are turning away from traditional markets to sell their work
By Marie-Elena Schembri Selling art in Sacramento looks different than it used to. For veteran artist Tony Natsoulas, whose ceramic sculptures are in permanent collections…
8 Sacramento events to experience in June
By Steph Rodriguez June hits the gas on summer in Sacramento with many vibrant events that turn up the music, celebrate cultures and bring everyone…
The Great Food Bank Robbery: Yolo County residents and other hungry Californians face losing their daily bread
A new landscape of scarcity is threatening even the state’s food basket regions. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…
Jump into June’s creative current with these art events in Sacramento
By Marie-Elena Schembri The days are getting longer, the sun is shining and the inspiration is flowing! Sacramento’s art scene presents a diverse array of…