New Helvetia Theatre closes as R Street changes
The curtain has closed on New Helvetia Theatre Co. The six-year-old theater company can’t afford to stay at its current location at 11th and R…
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Blair Anthony Robertson out as Sacramento Bee food critic, still writing about food for the paper
In a bit of a shocker–at least as far as Sacramento foodie circles go–the Sacramento Bee has acknowledged that its oft-controversial food critic Blair Anthony…
Hearing voices in Midtown isn’t unusual. Listening to them is.
“Do I look crazy to you?” That was the first question the stranger asked as I tapped my phone and breezed past her on 10th…
Two Sheds drops new single, album coming in May
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Two Sheds will release its long-awaited second album Assembling on May 26 via Crossbill Records. The Los Angeles indie rock…
Barbershops serving booze with haircuts protected under new bill
When it’s time to return to Jimmy’s Barber Garage—or Barber Blues, or Anthony’s Barbershop, etc.—what do you most look forward to? That sweet, old fashioned neck…
Black Vinyl Ale Project's grand opening is tonight. Dont' miss the most exciting new brewery at Sacramento Beer Week.
It’s Friday, you’re hung over. That’s how you know Beer Week is upon us. Last night was the event’s big opening party, the “Brewer’s Showcase,” at…
Cold-pressed juice arrives in Roseville
Remember when the cold-pressed juice trend was just starting out? We blamed—or thanked—Los Angeles and all those celebrity endorsements. Beloved by the likes of Gwen…
Today John Oliver saves the Internet. Tomorrow he announces Nutflix?
In honor of today’s big win for net neutrality and cute cat video-watchers everywhere, we want to doff our cap to the man who helped…
What do hobbits eat?
“Tonight, we dine in Middle Earth!” That’s the kind of nerdy crap I used to say as a freshman in college. It was because UC…
First Festival coming to West Sacramento Memorial Day Weekend
A Mile Till Dawn will play Sacramento’s newest music festival. Sacramento’s festival culture richens this year with First Festival, a celebration of all things local,…
Anti-homeless laws prompted 2,400-percent leap in Sacramento city camping citations, report says
By Brooke Purves Russell Bartholow says he was arrested or cited hundreds of times during the 15 years he lived under a bridge in Oak…
UNDER THE COVER: What separates good police from the bad?
When I was working on last week’s cover story about how to build a perfect cop, one of the questions I struggled with is, How…
VIDEO: Sacramento police arrest 20-year-old black activist Maile Hampton for 'lynching'
Maile Hampton, a black 20-year-old woman and local political activist (pictured above), was arrested this past Monday with charges of felony “lynching.” City police arrived…
School of hard knocks
Joey advises a reader to educate herself on relationships.
Sovaldi, the $84,000 drug
Pharmaceutical company pirates hold Californians hostage.
Maile Hampton, 20-year-old black activist in Sacramento, arrested for 'lynching'
At tonight’s City Council meeting, dozens spoke in solidarity with a young female Sacramento activist named Maile Hampton. According to one of the speakers who…
Ace of Spades pressured to cancel hip-hop shows in aftermath of Friday's post-Nipsey shooting
A shooting after a concert in downtown Sacramento late Friday night didn’t result in any human deaths. But it may have dealt a critical blow to…