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Detached dudes
A reader has been with her boyfriend for six years, and while she wants more, he seems just fine where he is.
More details on Farm-to-Fork Celebration, Tower Bridge Dinner tickets
The fourth annual Sacramento Farm-to-Fork Celebration will return September 8-25 with its usual beloved events as well as some new twists. Steve Hammond and Mike…
Unidentified man killed, officer wounded in altercation on Del Paso Boulevard
An unidentified black man was killed by police after an altercation that left one law-enforcement officer wounded on Del Paso Boulevard this morning at about…
Judge rules in favor of SN&R in Kevin Johnson lawsuit
It’s been a long time coming. In March of 2015, SN&R’s Cosmo Garvin filed a Public Records Act request for emails related to Mayor Kevin…
Pour House to become Highwater
Next month, Pour House will transform into Highwater. And it’s going to be real eclectic. Among the new menu items: chicken adobo, a shrimp po’boy,…
Dangerous gifts
A reader needs help telling her employer that gifts aren’t deductible from her paycheck.
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Highest of high times at High Sierra Music Festival
Anders Osborne (right) performing at High Sierra. // Paul Piazza This one time at High Sierra Music Festival, New Orleans singer-songwriter Anders Osborne “sampled all…
Sacramento community gathers to discuss the state of the arts
What will it take for Sacramento to become the next Berlin? That idea kicked off last night’s California Groundbreakers debut event, “The State of the…
The Coconut Midtown expands to Southside Park
Two extremely popular Thai restaurants peacefully coexist across the from one another on J Street: Thai Bail and the Coconut Midtown. It’s impressive that there’s…
Is it happening again?
In speech at SALAM, JACL Co-President Andy Noguchi draws parallel between racism against Japanese-Americans and bigotry against Muslim-Americans today.
Real talk
A reader has a hard time having a direct conversation with her friend who lives on a higher plane.
Who to see at High Sierra Music Festival
Of all of Northern California’s many music festivals, High Sierra consistently remains one of the best intimate shindigs around. Every Fourth of July weekend, 10,000…
Oblivion Comics & Coffee wins Calling All Dreamers competition
Geeks, you’re getting your very own cafe. That’s thanks to Laura Benson and Neil Estaris as well as Sacramento Downtown Partnership’s annual Calling All Dreamers…
Sunday, bloody Sunday: Multiple stabbings at Capitol clash between white-power groups and anti-facists
Story and photos by Kris Hooks Hundreds of anti-fascist protesters from all over California, many dressed in all black and wearing masks and bandannas…
Removal of artist's paintings at 58 Degrees and Holding Co. sparks controversy
Photo courtesy of Christopher Fairman Musician-artist Christopher Fairman expected to have an “America”-themed show at 58 Degrees and Holding Co. during the month of…