Shadow of the gun: A vigil, a debate and a new approach drive response to community violence
Ernie Cadena’s little daughter stood in the afternoon heat, wearing a long shirt adorned with a photograph of him smiling at her side. The child…
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Respect yourself
A drink or two is fun. But getting drunk means placing our life in the hands of whomever is around us.
Political theater with a purpose
Sacramento Area Congregations Together advocates for an end to homelessness—and they have a plan.
Tom Petty leaps back from laryngitis to rock out one week later at Golden 1
Tom Petty Photos and story by Paul Piazza Sacramento didn’t have to wait long for Tom Petty to reschedule his cancelled August 25th concert at…
Requiem for the Delta
A cannon-shaped sea drone plunges through the darkness. On the waves above, Nicky Suard steadies herself in a speed boat as she monitors its video…
Profile: Vince Sterne, founder of Two Rivers Cider Company
By Luis Gael Jimenez When Vince Sterne first began brewing and selling his cider to Rubicon Brewing Co., almost exactly 21 years ago, he had no idea he…
BREAKING: Tragedy befalls Sacramento law enforcement in ambush shooting at motel
One local law enforcement officer is dead and two more are wounded following a roving shootout that also left a male suspect with gunshot…
Become a sleep evangelist
You and your partner will benefit if both of you practice sensible sleep hygiene.
Talkin’ trash
California Resource Recovery Association and the California Product Stewardship Council meet to discuss recycling solutions for California.
Salt and sugar daddies
A sugar baby gets a wake-up call after being stood up by her date.
Republicans should stop playing the white race card
Trump’s support of white supremacists follows a tradition of politicians in bed with Southern racists.
VIDEO: 'A mistake in good faith' as police enter wrong home
The Sacramento Police Department has released body camera footage from the July 9 mistaken identity raid of Zityrua Abraham’s home. The four videos show cops…
No Regrets
A high school reunion might seem like the perfect venue to repair the frayed thread of hope, but I’m concerned you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.
Let’s stop kicking the can down the road
It’s easy to identify the problems with the Sacramento County budget; it’s harder to find and implement solutions.
Third-party obstruction: Reverse Public Records Act tactics at play in separate legal actions involving Kevin Johnson, other agencies
California government agencies avoid public-records legal fees when allies sue By Scott Thomas Anderson A new tactic to dilute the California Public Records Act met…
Feel your power
Confronting (or not) a much-younger supervisor, and feeling tired of getting cheated on.
Who’s influencing your children this year?
Teachers have a huge impact on student’s lives; be grateful for their efforts.