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Outbreak etiquette

Amid COVID-19’s wildfire spread, Sacramento leaders took time to remind the public that a potential pandemic doesn’t see race. Asian-American advocacy organization OCA Sacramento hosted…



Essay: Fear and hate also spread

Coronavirus outbreak is causing hysteria aimed at Asian Americans By Janice O’Malley Galizio It was 1982, and Vincent Chin was celebrating his upcoming wedding with…


Spring flowers

It’s time for Sacramento camellia contest, but how many entries? After an unusually warm February, Julie Vierra is understandably nervous. Will Sacramento’s famous camellias still…


Essay: Making movies

City’s first film commissioner wants to make Sacramento a production destination By Jennifer West One of my favorite childhood memories is going to see a…



Failed test?

Photo by Fars News Agency via Wiki Commons Workers disinfect a subway train in Tehran, Iran on Feb. 26. Just weeks into the federal government’s…





Garden geek

Former dancer now inspires organic gardeners Christy Wilhelmi is proud to be a garden geek. Her popular website and blog, Gardenerd.com, has become a must-read…


Playa to plaza

Nonprofit wants to display artwork from Burning Man in Rancho Cordova By Ed Fletcher Imagine you and your best buds touring a vast field of…


A billionaire buys in

Mike Bloomberg rises in polls after spending $450 million, but is counting on California to make him a real contender By Stephen Magagnini The morning…