ESSAY: Tips to quench an exceptional drought
By Rudy Raya California’s thirst is real. It might be difficult to notice the effects of the water shortage when you live downtown or in…
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Prop. 46 proponents say they want to prevent pill-popping doctors
By Alastair Bland About a decade ago, Alana Pack of Danville went for a walk with her two children. A car driven by a woman…
Saint Solitaire elevates its electro dance rock with new EP Versus Resistance
Say goodbye to Andrew Barnhart’s beard at Saint Solitaire’s EP release show Saturday. Saint Solitaire’s EP listening party last night was a sight to behold:…
Conservation or energy creation?
Arlen Orchard, Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s new CEO, faces tough choices.
The 23-year-old virgin
Stop assuming that having a boyfriend is an indicator of normality or attractiveness.
Photo Essay: three days of Outside Lands 2014
Photo: Mike Miller The verdict’s in: Outside Lands 2014 stepped up its game in food, drink and general festival festivities. The music fell short, though…
Outside Lands 2014: cool food-and-drink festival with really expensive background music? Plus: Kanye West-ness!
Remember when Kanye West played Arco Arena in 2008 and hollered “What’s up, Seattle!”? That was long before the Emerald City tried to jack the…
Davis Beer Week events on tap starting Monday
Once again, Davis bars and restaurants will spend seven days celebrating the area’s growing craft beer culture. The second annual Davis Beer Week begins Monday,…
Sean K. Sutter's world of color
Sean K. Sutter, “Napa Valley #1″ By Cody Drabble Sean K. Sutter is a painter, illustrator, art gallery preparator and full time dad in Davis….
County's jail maverick retires
One of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department’s leading voices for rehabilitation retired Thursday following a 33-year career. Milo Fitch, 55, chief deputy of the department’s…
Sacramentans are actually saving water
Sacramento-area water customers are answering the call to reduce their consumption during this drought. Sort of. The Regional Water Authority says water use went down…
Airport to get new eateries
Last week, Sacramento International Airport launched a $3 million renovation of the Terminal A food court, which will include a handful of new eateries upon…
This is bananas
It’s kind of hard to believe that this weekend’s Sacramento Banana Festival is already the fifth annual installment of the event. It seems like just…
Turning around a troubled district
Twin Rivers Unified School District Superintendent Steven Martinez is making a difference.
Fantasy real talk
Joey advises readers to wise up and back off from their not-so-eager partners.
This week's LOSERS: strong mayor, Whole Foods, Sheriff Jones. WINNERS: Chando's burritos
Inside look at Fox 40 anchor Sabrina Rodriguez and fiancé Nicholas Gray's alleged shoplifting conspiracy and drug-manufacturing charges
Life was better than good earlier this summer for Fox40 morning-show reporter and anchor Sabrina Rodriguez—before she was facing shoplifting and conspiracy charges. Or before…