Flesh for food, then arrest
This is what comes up when you run a Google image search for “indecent exposure.” Aside from some unfortunate nudie pictures. An unnamed man…
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What's Sacramento's best burrito?
Nate Silver announced yesterday on his FiveThirtyEight blog that he’s searching for the best burrito in the United States. It’s a crazy task that involves…
Artisanal toast still does not exist
I was told artisanal toast had finally arrived in Sacramento. I’ve been waiting for this pretty much since I moved here. I’m a believer in…
Pastor almost duped by 'wealthy' men
An 80-something pastor was almost duped into a possible financial scam Tuesday, until police say a helpful bank teller stepped in. According to Officer Doug…
'Mad Men' 7.7: Bye bye Bertie
One of the fun recurring bits in a show like Mad Men is watching history get refracted through the creators’ well-positioned lens. In the May…
Celebrate the art of hip hop at Brickhouse Gallery this month
The five elements of hip hop are as follows: the emcee, the DJ, graffiti, the B-boy/B-girl and knowledge. In other words, they’re rap, music, art,…
ESSAY: Most of you suck at democracy
Oh, really? [Courtesy of sarachicad.] On Tuesday, I voted in the same classroom I’ve cast ballots in since 2008. On the white board, someone had…
Sacramento election vote-count update and Wednesday-morning quarterbacking
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…
Feel-bad movie, feel-good change
Family life during the recession of 2008-2009.
Haters to the left
Joey advises a reader to reflect on others' criticisms, but ultimately embrace the divine.
Sacramento County moves to rub out illegal rubdowns
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…
Sacramento County supervisors offer scraps to medical marijuana patients
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…
BottleRock Napa review and photo essay
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…
Sacramento budget oohs and aahs (and 'oh shits')
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…
Sunday marks grand return of GOOD: Street Design + Food Market
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…
Photo essay: Sacramento Music Festival
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…
'Mad Men' 7.6: Better late than later
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…