UC Davis lets students pick a new first name
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…
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Alleged fugitive engages in quick change, eventual arrest
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…
I’m not an entrepreneur groupie
Making things easier for entrepreneurs will not solve all of America's problems.
Change it up
Joey advises a reader to consider changing herself—not her boyfriend.
ESSAY: Respecting the rails
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…
Forecasting Sacramento's city council races, plus a look at campaign donations
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's new taproom is cool, experimental and kind of a secret
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…
Support community libraries
Vote “yes” on Measure B on June 3.
Forget the Hollywood ending
Joey advises a reader to respect his ex-girlfriend's boundaries.
Gather in Oak Park for new foodie block party
A new monthly block party is hitting Oak Park this summer, with a focus on community-building and culinary exploration. It’s called Gather, and it’s organized…
Party to save UC Davis affordable housing
A couple weeks ago, we reported that UC Davis threatened to close its affordable, family-friendly housing for graduate students. In their place, expect privatized apartments…
'Mad Men' 7.5: Nipple for your thoughts
On the male anatomy, the nipple is both sort of pointless and unmistakably human. If you prick it, does it not bleed? And if you…
Woulda, coulda, shoulda
Joey advises a reader to dump—not parent—his girlfriend.
Sacramentans in D.C.
Metro Chamber policy teams make Sacramento’s case in Washington.
Sacramento County supervisors: Will arrest for food
Sacramento County supervisors unanimously approved a panhandling crackdown on Tuesday over objections from homeless advocates that they were criminalizing the poor and trampling free speech….
Hiring the homeless
By Steph Rodriguez More than 100 low-income and homeless people cycled through a career fair designed just for them on May 9, at the Mather…
ESSAY: How I learned to hate Yelp
I’ve long fostered a love-hate relationship with Yelp. I love that the website can help me find supermarkets, restaurants and hiking spots when I’m out…