Let’s jump into it: Money apparently doesn’t matter in East Sacramento: District 3 City Council candidate Cyril Shah out-fundraised his six opponents—combined. Times four. And…
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Family life during the recession of 2008-2009.
Joey advises a reader to reflect on others' criticisms, but ultimately embrace the divine.
Sacramento County law enforcement is tired of playing hand-job Whac-A-Mole. For every illicit massage parlor cops shut down, the county says another illegal operator reopens…
An ounce of Green Crack bought from a dispensary in California circa 2008. Grinchy supervisors completed their rollback of medical-marijuana access in unincorporated Sacramento…
Outkast’s André 3000 made a fashion statement of sorts. —by Paul Piazza Nineties nostalgia and $20 wine: Last year’s inaugural BottleRock Napa festival was an…
The city of Sacramento’s coffers love the ol’ up-and-down. These days, for the first time in years, the numbers are feel good. Voters passed a…
GOOD: Street Design + Food Market is still going strong—its third year of festive outdoor shopping begins on Sunday, June 1. Designers from all over…
Trombone Shorty played an electrifying Friday-night set. by Paul Piazza The Sacramento Music Festival transformed Old Sacramento into the musical and party center of the…
So all six readers of this blog know this recap and review is way behind even my lax schedule. Mad Men's sixth episode aired May…
By Cody Drabble UC Davis joined a small group of higher-education institutions that allow students to pick a different first name than the ones they…
A quick haircut and change of clothes didn’t keep an alleged fugitive from arrest Monday afternoon in a north Sacramento neighborhood. Officers with the Sacramento…
Making things easier for entrepreneurs will not solve all of America's problems.
Joey advises a reader to consider changing herself—not her boyfriend.
By Jacob Waters Pity the intermodal container. Freight containers that could be moved easily from boat to train to truck—“intermodal,” in industry jargon—only became standard…
City of Sacramento updated its campaign-finance-report filings recently. Let’s take a peek. First stop, District 3, which includes East Sacramento, south Natomas and downtown’s…
Ruhstaller opened up its basement taproom to the public about a month ago. There wasn’t a huge announcement or “Grand Opening” banner. Instead, it’s like…