UNDER THE COVER: On restricting abortion away and completing the Roe v. Wade trilogy
To understand how the pro-life movement got its groove back, we need to revisit a more poofy-haired time. The year was 1992. Los Angeles…
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Sheriff Scott Jones' non-secret is out. He's running for higher office
The worst-kept secret in Sacramento politics is out: Sheriff Scott Jones is running for higher office. The Republican constable will pursue the seventh district…
BREAKING: Former Sacramento police chief Rick Braziel to become new sheriff's watchdog
After more than seven months of head-hunting, Sacramento County is finally poised to refill its long-vacant Office of Inspector General with a familiar face: former…
The right thing
Sacramento must do even more to help homeless people.
Bad love
Joey advises readers on how to deal with bad boyfriends and girlfriends.
Major changes to Sacramento’s grid include a two-lane J Street in Midtown
After years of both subtle hints and loud complaints, the sea is parting and the city of Sacramento is ready to make significant transportation improvements…
School of love
Joey advises readers on how to be smarter about love.
Run to Feed the Hungry this Thanksgiving and support the Sacramento Food Bank
I will be there. I will be running. And I will be giving thanks.
Sharon Jones brings cancer fight to Mondavi Center
Sharon Jones at the Mondavi Center on October 30 // Paul Piazza As her band the Dap-Kings launched into “New Shoes,” Sharon Jones strutted onto…
Pachamama opens East Sacramento coffee shop
Pachamama Coffee Cooperative expanded its Sacramento presence today. The locally based, global co-op—owned by the thousands of farmers who grow its coffee—opened its first Sacramento…
Mark Friedman shares his vision for the arena and Sacramento's new downtown
Why not enjoy it?
Payday heart loans
Joey advises a reader to be honest about dating—and his failed marriage.
Hangtown Halloween Ball continues tradition of feel-good vibes
Trombone Shorty headlined the Hangtown Halloween Ball last weekend. By Paul Piazza The Hangtown Halloween Ball celebrated its fifth year by doing what it does…
Tower Records founder Russ Solomon talks 'All Things Must Pass'
Russ Solomon is a music industry legend: the founder of Tower Records and the creator of the largest record stores in the world. It all…
Friends and other haters
Joey advises a reader to figure out whether her friends are concerned—or just jealous.
Darrell Steinberg would make a tremendous Sacramento mayor
He loves policy. He loves getting things done. He loves being in the thick of things. And he is good at it.
Make Fish Poke & Sushi Burrito now open
It seems like every week we’re writing about another poke place. Such is life in Sacramento right now. The latest to hop on the Hawaiian…