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….
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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…
Heard it on the newsroom floor: David Hasselhoff!
This is a post about David Hasselhoff and the Sacramento News & Review’s relationship with The Hoff. A face only a German could love? (Image…
Rafting Gone Wild forced to kick its alcohol addiction–will it comply?
Sorry kids, Old Man Government is here to rain on your drunk parade. The same day that a massive Sacramento river party’s “secret” July 13…
School closures lawsuit kicks off July 11
F is for federal? A federal lawsuit seeking to halt the closure of seven Sacramento grade schools will get its first day in court Thursday,…
Petitioning the president
Sabah Algazali sounds frazzled when she picks up the phone, but she often does. Speaking in a soft flutter, the region’s most unlikely victim’s advocate—a…
Keep it moving, homeless motorists
And now for a bit more on homeless people trying to find safe places to see out the day. If you read this week’s news…
Find out SN&R's Best of Sacramento nominees HERE!
Let’s keep this brief: Congrats! As in kudos to the hundreds of SN&R Best Of Sacramento nominees! Voting begins tomorrow, July 11, here, at www.newsreview.com/bestofsac….
The secret life of secrets
Joey advises readers on how to define relationships, deal with accidental drunk dialings and handle needy, insecure spouses.
Health-care holdup
I’m looking forward to health-care reform.