The role of ‘third spaces’ in keeping all-ages music alive in Sacramento
By Rachel Leibrock Ruby Copher was 15 the first time she played for a crowd. It was the summer of 2021 at Swabbies on the…
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The International Conference on Genocide in Sacramento this winter concluded with a focus on global unity
The former President of Indonesia left a lasting impact on attendees By Analah Wallace The International Conference on Genocide wrapped up in late November at…
Routine script, great performances: Pamela Anderson leads an amazing cast in ‘The Last Showgirl’
By Bob Grimm Pamela Anderson gives a great performance—one that’s sometimes unhinged and out there—in The Last Showgirl. It’s the first time I can think of…
Psychedelics art projects aim to stamp Grass Valley as epicenter of movement
By Russell Nichols For the past four years, Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) has been pushing to decriminalize psychedelic drugs — but every time he…
How Trump administration cuts could hurt Medi-Cal
Federal funds cover more than 60% of California’s low-income health insurance plan. Losing even part of that money could result in cutbacks on care for…
Sacramento writer who went from prison and rehabilitation leader to crime novelist appears at local bookstore for ‘River of Lies’ release on Jan. 11
“After two decades of work in the criminal justice system, I’ve witnessed the extremes of human behavior, depravity to redemption,” author James L’Etoile has noted…
ENLIGHTENMENT: Nationally known artist Shane Grammer will be in conversation over drinks in Downtown Sacramento during free talk on Jan. 9
Fresh off the heels of having a packed crowd for its mini-symposium on True Crime, ENLIGHTENMENT returns to Ruhstaller’s BSMT in Downtown Sacramento to kick-off…
Fresh perspectives in art for the new year in Sacramento
By Marie-Elena Schembri Whether you choose to dip your toes into fantasy, immerse yourself in nature or peer into the past for insight into the…
A victory against Frankenfish – genetically engineered salmon company shuts down hatchery operations
By Dan Bacher In mid-December, the Board of Directors of AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. announced that the company will shut down its fish hatchery operations in Bay Fortune,…
8 Sacramento events to experience in January
By Steph Rodriguez January is packed with an eclectic mix of live music, horrifying film festivals and enough anime and gamer fandoms to pack the…
Trump allies warn California leaders they could go to prison over sanctuary city laws
By Wendy Fry and Jeanne Kuang for CalMatters California’s southern border, long ‘ground zero’ in the fight between federal and local officials over immigration policy,…
Sacramento’s January theater welcomes 2025
By Patti Roberts ‘Tis time to say goodbye to the holiday season of merriment and mirth, along with the guests who showed up — Santa,…
Tiny Homes could be a big help for California’s unhoused
A new law is meant to help local governments speed up the building and placement of small, portable houses. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main…
SN&R’s top ten stories of 2024
Based on reader feedback, web analytics, SN&R’s storytelling history and the broader community conversation, here are the top ten stories for 2024 that we think…
‘Nosferatu’ may just be the best vampire film ever made
By Bob Grimm Director Robert Eggers keeps rolling with Nosferatu, a long-gestating take on the classic vampire tale. This film is not only one of the…
California legislators weigh in on Kaiser mental health workers strike
A letter signed by a majority of both houses calls on the health care giant to accept proposals from 2,400 striking mental health care workers….
Sacramento State President Luke Wood signs memorandum with Compton College, establishing direct pipeline to attend CSU campus
The partnership provides framework for future plans and allows students to gain priority to the Black Honors College By Finneas Brumbaugh Sacramento State President Luke…