Sac’s independent bookstores try to soldier on, survive the lockdown
By Scott Thomas Anderson In exploring the life of author C.S. Lewis, who saw the imaginative possibilities in books even during his moments of suffering,…
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Do-gooder doughnuts
Milk Money returns with a three-day pop-up with first responders in mind Before the COVID-19 pandemic slowed or shuttered a good portion of Sacramento’s dining…
Danger zone for voters
Editor’s note: During COVID-19 pandemic, Democrats push to ensure safe election in November You probably saw the scenes on April 7 of Wisconsin voters having…
Virtual elevation
Video games offer an entertaining escape, especially while stoned. Here are five to consider this 420 holiday. As staying at home becomes the new normal,…
Ngaio Bealum’s top 8 ‘cultivars’
Welcome back—2019 was a pretty good year for California weed. There were definitely a few hiccups, and the prices in the dispensaries are still a…
Self-care for your inner Sweet Creature
Self-care is crucial, especially during these times. Whether it’s taking a long walk to clear the mind, reciting morning meditations or soaking in a warm…
Stay-at-home high
Smoking cannabis is not recommended by the CDC,low-dose edibles are its smokeless replacement The coronavirus pandemic has inspired cannabis users to reevaluate the risks of…
Baked and confused
In our house it’s known as “The Great Brownie Incident of 2012.” It’s a hilarious memory, a funny story to tell at parties and a…
420 virtual variety show
Gathering in person isn’t allowed, so celebrate4/20 online with yoga, trivia and DIY segments Rolling paper origami, a lip sync battle, cooking demos and workouts…
Big Day, daily need
When nonprofits need cash now, what’s the incentive to wait for Big Day of Giving? Each year on the first Thursday in May, roughly 600…
Learn to draw
Bring your dreams to life This week, we are back for another exciting lesson in drawing. So grab your pencil, and get ready to learn…
Snapshots from a pandemic
Patrolling K Street. (Photo courtesy of Brian Johnson, @runningclocks) Early morning social distancing to get into Raley’s. (Photo courtesy of Laura Marie Anthony) Discarded gloves…
Essay: Putting nurses in danger
New CDC guidelines for health care and other essential workers could prolong pandemic By Cathy Kennedy In the grip of the most severe global pandemic…
Editor’s note: Public health and privacy
Sacramento County and state public health departments start releasing COVID-19 numbers for nursing homes Nursing homes are hot spots for COVID-19, but until now, good…
Letters: Presidential politics, Sacramento movies, etc.
Mainstream media Re: “Terrible timing” by Foon Rhee (Editor’s note, April 14): SN&R, sounding a lot more like mainstream corporate media than an independent local…
The roundup: Restaurants of the near future, a domestic violence ‘wave’ and what happened to that stolen COVID-19 sample
It’s been (another) hectic week. Here’s some news you might have missed. Table for one, please California’s chief good news/bad news breaker, Gov. Gavin Newsom,…
Vegan comfort food when we need it most
A new restaurant opens in East Sac during the pandemic. And it’s succeeding. This is a strange time to be opening a restaurant, let alone…