K.J.'s chief of staff leaving City Hall to launch marijuana business
It’s been rumored for a while that Mayor Kevin Johnson’s chief of staff, Daniel Conway, would be transitioning out of that role, and that former…
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Considering cannabis with Snoop Dogg
By Paul Piazza At last Thursday’s Snoop Dogg show at Ace of Spades, the lanky hip-hop legend played some of his most popular songs. However,…
On Saturday, take to the streets with “Unsilent Night”
Those in need of some free holiday merriment this weekend are highly advised to check out the “Unsilent Night” event that kicks off at 16th…
Mighty Tavern to close next week
Say farewell to Fair Oak’s Mighty Tavern, which will close on Saturday, December 19. Its owners Dennis and Joan Reid Lapuyade made the announcement today via public letter. …
Charles Barkley's weird, somewhat diss-tastic, but mostly good Sacramento adventure
Anyone watching last night’s Sacramento Kings game against the New York Knicks witnessed some post-game weirdness when TNT commentator Charles Barkley took to the mic…
Grange slinging $50 burgers
First there was Ella’s $26 burger. It seemed outrageous at the time, and now, completely reasonable thanks to Grange’s $50 burger. Available only tonight through…
Snoop Dogg to tour Sacramento cannabis clinic—and you can watch!
Why does Snoop Dogg carry an umbrella? Fo’ Drizzle. Tonight at 7 p.m., you can shout that joke to Snoop Dogg himself. He will be…
Temple, Old Soul land on Coffee Review best of the year list
Coffee Review has chosen its top 30 coffees of 2015, and four Sacramento-roasted batches made the list. Temple Coffee and Tea led the way…
Occupiers protest Sacramento's 'anti-homeless' laws, deliver illegal porta-potty to City Hall
Last night, just before Tuesday’s City Council meeting, homeless advocates delivered a stinker of a message to City Hall: a porta potty. Just before 5…
Sammies nominations, go!
It’s that time of the year again–no not the holidays. Unless you count celebrating local music achievements as a holiday. Which it is, kind of,…
No license to shame
Joey advises readers on insecure moms and mixed-up dating signals.
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan talks TV and writing before appearance at Mondavi Center
Breaking Bad will go down as one of the finest television shows ever. Ever. That makes its creator, head writer and executive producer Vince Gilligan…
Fifth annual Hot Toddy competition tonight at Golden Bear
Don’t make your Hot Toddy this boring. (And dont’ Google “Crazy Hot Toddy,” some dude’s picture just comes up.) Just remembered that I’m judging tonight’s…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra delivers a heavy rockin' Xmas
By Eddie Jorgensen It’s getting close to Christmas time and that means one thing for symphonic rock and metal nerds alike: It’s time for the…
Hey bud-dy: Pauly Shore still exists, will perform at the Boardwalk Friday, December 11
By Eddie Jorgensen Fans of grunge-era MTV need little introduction to Pauly Shore, both a VJ and a comedian, who quickly ascended to superstar status…
Lies and other holiday small talk
Joey advises readers on secrets, lies and surviving awkward holiday small talk.
Companies should pay to dispose of their waste
Cleaning up after yourself: It's a simple idea.