‘Larger than life’ blues icon Mick Martin remembered
By Casey Rafter In a cramped radio station studio at Sacramento State, Pinkie Rideau sang the last few words of “Bring Me Sugar,” signaling blues…
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Comic Shanti Charan to debut new story at Sacramento’s ‘In a Nutshell’ series
By Chris Woodard Stand-up comedian and storyteller Shanti Charan is used to getting laughs, but at the next “In a Nutshell” storytelling event in Sacramento,…
Sacramento LGBTQ+ groups navigate crisis — and relief — amid hostile climates and funding battles
By Srishti Prabha Lavender Library, a volunteer-run LGBTQ+ archive and lending library in Midtown Sacramento, has long relied on grassroots donations to stay afloat. Moving…
California lawmakers roll back environmental law. Why is high-tech manufacturing now exempt?
By Alejandro Lazo and Rachel Becker for CalMatters California lawmakers recently approved one of the most substantial rollbacks of the state’s signature environmental review law…
Indigenous youth complete first descent of undammed Klamath River, reaching the sea
By Dan Bacher On July 11, several dozen indigenous youth from the Klamath Basin and beyond completed a historic 310-mile, month-long source-to-sea “first descent” of the…
Sacramento’s nightlife economy is on the come up — but can the city keep pace?
By Steph Rodriguez Upstairs from the well-worn stage at Harlow’s, The Starlet Room hums with the energy of a city in transition. Once a DJ-fueled…
Crafting the perfect stage performance: a conversation with choreographer Dina Michelle Silver
By Alisa Yurchenko, special to Russian American Media EDITOR’S NOTE: In this Q&A provided by our Solving Sacramento collaborative member Russian American Media, Alisa Yurchenko…
Sacramento locals show their skills from creation to curation at the California State Fair
By Alyssa Branum A gentle breeze of a misting fan and the surge of sweet, cool lemonade combats the unforgiving sun of a California summer…
Student debt collections resume, targeting borrowers least able to pay
With wage garnishments expected later this summer, low-income Americans brace for impact. By Kalena Thomhave, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning…
Sabbatical: Whiskey-makers showing the true way of ‘raw craft’ in the Delta
Scrappy, upstart farm distillery on Victoria Island is landing major awards By Scott Thomas Anderson June 25th wasn’t just a gorgeous summer afternoon in the California…
Murder for a changing Media: Serafini trial delves into double-lives, poison fantasies and roses made in jail cells from toilet paper
By Scott Thomas Anderson As far as television producers are concerned, the appeal of Dan Serafini has always been his skill with the ladies. Or…
National focus shines on Sutter Health Park and surrounding areas as A’s settle into town
By Steve Martarano Jason Cooper, a resident of Ohio and an avid “stadium chaser” who has caught games in 30 Major League Baseball stadiums and…
Brenda Solórzano on urgency, resilience and the future of philanthropy
This interview with Brenda Solórzano, CEO of The California Endowment, was condensed and edited for clarity by Jeff vonKaenel, CEO and Publisher of the Chico…
8 Sacramento events to experience in July
By Steph Rodriguez The scent of smoky barbecue and the sweet aroma of powdered-sugar funnel cakes fill the air. Neon lights flash across whirling carnival…
Audience finds treasure at ‘In a Nutshell’ June show in Sacramento
By Chris Woodard Storyteller JP Frary took the stage at The Sofia to recount the discovery of a well inside his childhood home with his…
Artemis & The Messengers take the stage on July 11 with special guests at Nevada City’s Off Broadstreet
Artemis & The Messengers have been delivering electrifying performances in the region since the group’s inception in 2021. On Friday, July 11, they’ll bring their…
Sacramento Valley Tenants Union’s Daniela Harvey on the power of collective action for tenant rights
By Ruth Finch Daniela Harvey is an organizer with the Sacramento Valley Tenants Union. Through collective action, the union helps organize and educate the tenants…