Homeless protesters end occupation at Sacramento City Hall (for now)
After more than 90 days in front of City Hall, the Sacramento Right to Rest occupation is over. For now, at least. “We moved to…
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The Good Scoop quietly opens with organic ice cream
Craving the sort of fancy, experimental, organic ice cream you expect from the Bay Area? It’s being served now at the softly opened Good Scoop…
Sammies showcase alert! Plus, don't forget to vote!
The 24th annual Sammies ceremony is still nearly three weeks away (Thursday, March 24 at Ace of Spades in case you forgot), but before we…
Ginger Elizabeth serving cupcakes for one day only
It’s been three long years since Ginger Elizabeth last served cupcakes, but due to popular demand, the treats are making a one-day return. Mark you…
Cocktails in a can? Sacramento bartender launches Can Can Cocktails
If you’ve been to Shady Lady Saloon, then you probably know Ryan Seng. Or at least, you indirectly know Seng, because you’re familiar with his…
Awaken your state
Joey advises a reader to ditch the self-help gurus.
Is a tent city for homeless campers coming to your neighborhood?
For the first time, city leaders appear more than serious about sanctioning encampments for homeless Sacramentans. A contingent of council members and city officials visited…
Verge Center for the Arts “TV Dinner 4” sponsorships now available
Verge Center for the Arts has announced details for this year’s highly anticipated “TV Dinner 4,” scheduled to take place Saturday, June 25. This year’s…
Seven more don't-miss Sacramento Beer Week events
It’s been four days of Sacramento Beer Week—and still a week to go! Highlights so far include: The Tantamount collaboration saisons by Bike Dog Brewing…
Brubaker releases its long-awaited double album
Neil Franklin of Brubaker // Paul Piazza By Paul Piazza The day after playing a ripping show with punk legend Mike Watt at Old Ironsides,…
TGIF: Time to snag some half-off Sammies tickets!
The 24th (kinda) annual Sammies award show is less than a month away and as of today you can nab some half-off tickets. The event…
Greta Gerwig announced as keynote speaker for Emerge Summit 2016
Actress and Sacramento native Greta Gerwig has been announced as a keynote speaker for the Emerge Summit scheduled for Friday, March 18. Gerwig, born and…
Former Old Soul roaster launches Camellia Coffee Roasters
Sacramento’s coffee scene is about to get more interesting. Ryan Harden left his gig as Old Soul Co.’s head roaster just yesterday, but he’s been…
SN&R’s CEO: I feel the Bern, but is that enough?
The difference between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders is that Hillary gets things done.
Grand illusions
Joey advises a grandmother to not confuse her family role with the actual relationships.
NEW: Live Nation purchases Ace of Spades, rumors of opening new larger music venue in Sacramento
Live Nation is one of the largest concert promoters in the country. The multibillion-dollar company has an operating interest in dozens of venues across the…
BREAKING: Sacramento's only homeless shelter for adolescent youth forced to close
For more than a week, Peter Bell worked the phone lines, trying to get the last of his kids into a home. Bell runs Wind…