Fear and power in Sacramento: California populist Travis Allen stokes hyper-partisan rage
“I am so much like Donald Trump, it’s scary.” Paul Taylor, long-shot Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, was on the west steps of the…
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Disappearing act
In dating, you’ve heard of ghosting. What about “mosting?”
Carefrontation
Her friend (and boss) may be cheating on his fiancee. Should she say something?
It is time to vote
There are people out to screw you; but you have the vote.
The bling ring: Illegal gambling operation tied to ‘rich-as-f***’ gang in Sacramento
For the second time in four years, law enforcement has broken up an illegal gambling operation in California run by Israeli nationals. The latest investigation…
We do deserve better
A reader seems to support divorce stigma. And Ask Joey?
Last week’s bad news
America steps in dog poop, Sacramento wallows in the swamp.
How to prank Slayer: Anthrax, Lamb of God talk new projects, joining the thrash metal legends on their farewell tour
Slayer’s not doing interviews for their final tour, but SN&R caught up with Anthrax’s Charlie Benante (drums) and Lamb of God’s Mark Morton (lead guitar)…
Can U.S. health care be healed?
A conversation with Elisabeth Rosenthal Editor’s note: Former New York Times reporter Elisabeth Rosenthal, MD, is the author of An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became…
DM the universe
A married reader receives a message from her high school crush. How can she let him know she appreciated their time together, without getting unwelcome advances?
Ghost of a chance: Battle brews over new anti-ghost gun bill at the state Capitol
A former police officer looks to tackle untraceable assault weapons Mike Gipson smiled as he walked through a lamp-studded hallway inside the state Capitol. Not…
Going beyond rules
It’s prom season for middle and high schoolers. Have you talked to your kids?
Rent control conundrum
Housing shortage and skyrocketing rents require comprehensive solutions.
A serial killer by any other name: Suspected Golden State Killer caught in Sacramento more than 40 years after his reign of terror began
Almost every district attorney had a personal story about the monster with many names. Anne Marie Schubert remembered being a 12-year-old suburban girl in the…
Less fear, more faith
A reader’s boyfriend accuses her of appearing to be in a bad mood all the time. Is she tolerating too much negativity from her man because she fears losing him?
Heidi Sanborn for SMUD Board
California Product Stewardship Council’s Heidi Sanborn will bring her practical environmentalism to the SMUD board.
Flame Dreams: Jeremiah Tower remains a California enigma
By Scott Thomas Anderson Sapphire and pomegranate gem lights burn across the gilded waves of the Crest Theatre. A large, eager crowd is spilling into…