Rally for Trayvon tommorow in downtown Sacramento
The outcry over George Zimmerman’s acquittal hasn’t subsided. And in downtown Sacramento tomorrow, a local delegation from National Action Network will protest outside the federal…
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The Newsroom: Supersoapy
Oh, God, is The Newsroom going to last 40 years, too? Hey, so I didn’t watch the the first episode of The Newsroom's second season….
Sacramento Bee furloughs employees, offers loan to recoup lost pay—at 18% interest!
The Sacramento Bee’s publisher and president, Cheryl Dell, announced on Monday what many already knew was coming: furloughs. Specifically, a majority of full-time Hive staffers…
‘The Newsroom’ 2.1: “Period.”
Thank you, Adam, for getting things rolling. And to Raheem, for teeing me up with the Occupy/RomneyBus commentary. If I could create my own news…
The mother tongue
Joey advises a reader to show his future mother-in-law the real face of love.
On Eppie’s Great Race
Or: How to win a free IHOP breakfast.
Are you offended by Rolling Stone's cover treatment of the Boston Bomber?
There’s a whole lot of online hubbub about Rolling Stone’s latest cover. Detractors accuse the rag of making the Boston Bomber look like Jim Morrison…
Scenes from Second Saturday – Stephen Offerman
by Cody Drabble Stephen Offerman sets up his display at Second Saturday, July 13, 2013. (Photo by Cody Drabble) Stephen Offerman –…
US State Department grilled by reporters on Edward Snowden press conference
While Edward Snowden ought not be the focus of the NSA surveillance controversy, the United States government is certainly trying to make that the case….
He'll take the Wendy's trash bin, well done
Marvin Andrew Watson sure likes fire. The 56-year-old has three arson convictions dating back to February 2008, and could be headed for his fourth after…
'The Newsroom' 2.1: Sorkin is a master plagiarist…of himself
“My name is Aaron Sorkin and I can’t stop robbing myself.” Glad you enjoyed the season premier so much, Adam. I, too, noted the new opening…
'The Newsroom' 2.1: You better, you better, you bet
This is his good side. By Adam Khan Aaand, rolling! Season 2 of HBO’s The Newsroom premiered Sunday, and holy mother of Edward R. Murrow…
White entitlement thrives following Zimmerman acquittal
“You hear the verdict?” “Yeah.” “What did you think?” That’s pretty much how my Saturday went, in Groundhog Day-style fashion, with one acquaintance after another wanting…
HBO's 'The Newsroom' is back: Do you care? 'Cuz we do.
No, not that newsroom. By Adam Khan HBO’s mildly anticipated drama The Newsroom returns for a second season July 14, and every journalist, intern or blogger…
Obviously, SN&R doesn't get out to comedy gigs that often
SN&R kinda big-time screwed up this year’s Best of Sacramento nominees for Best Comedian. We apologize. Co-editor Rachel Leibrock will address this face-palm moment in…
Food safety at the state fair is a thing? For real?
Is that before or after you’ve barfed it? Did you know there’s such a thing as food safety at the California State Fair? We kid you…
Craigslist ad seeking Roommate/Foot Master
Hey. Are you a “YOUNG,” “DOMINANT MALE” “FOOT MASTER?” Uh, good. Because I think I’ve found your next roommate. Assuming you can’t read the text…