California hits Amazon with fines under warehouse worker law
By Jeanne Kuang for CalMatters California workplace regulators are fining Amazon $6 million over alleged violations of a recent warehouse labor law at two of…
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Sacramento’s community theaters strive to keep their seats filled — and see signs of progress
By Patti Roberts Local performing arts companies have always faced challenges in attracting audiences, choosing relatable shows and managing finances. In recent years, they’ve also…
Downtown Sacramento hair salon transforms into intimate venue for Black music and spoken word
By Cristian Gonzalez Overlooking J Street, Mahogany and Rose converts from a salon specializing in curly hair and locs, to a space dedicated to celebrating…
In Deep Water: New documentary looks at how water and food resources are being snatched up by powerful interests around the world
‘The Grab’ director Gabriela Cowperthwaite discusses her documentary that is both a geopolitical thriller and a call to action. By Alex Demyanenko, Capital & Main…
Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture hosts listening session for proposed guaranteed income pilot grant for artists
By Helen Harlan Curiosity was in the air when the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture hosted dozens of local artists at a…
The number of grandparents taking the ADU or converted housing path in the Sacramento region is way up
By Madison Flewellyn More and more people in Sacramento are opting to move into multigenerational homes, or build accessory dwelling units – better known as…
Glen Powell proves himself: Netflix’s ‘Hit Man’ is fun and delightfully unpredictable
By Bob Grimm I owe Glen Powell a bit of an apology. I took a few digs at him a couple of weeks ago in my…
Notes from Under Ground: the future of the Sacramento Valley’s water below the surface
By Judith Redmond The region is blessed with bountiful fresh water within its boundaries. Big Chico Creek, Butte Creek, Feather River and the Sacramento River…
New City of Sacramento grant aims to assist ‘creative venues’
By Jenelle Lum As the Sacramento creative arts community looks for new ways to attract patrons to their work and businesses, the City of Sacramento…
Sacramento theater review: ‘Topdog/Underdog’ a stunning exploration of being Black and male in an unforgiving USA
By Dave Kempa What makes the man? Is it the clothes he wears? His sexual prowess, or capacity for violence? The amount of money he…
California program to treat chronic conditions through healthy diets could end
The Legislature and governor will need to act this year if the state is to continue providing food as medicine for low-income residents. By George…
Dream.Org comes to Sacramento
By Steve Martarano Dream.Org, a national organization based in Oakland, was founded as the Dream Corps in 2007 by entrepreneur-activist Van Jones with the goal…
The LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project is working to solidify a diverse narrative of Sacramento’s queer history
By Hannah Ross The first draft of the LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project Historic Context Statement (HCS) was unveiled online and at the Sacramento LGBT Community…
Finding your cyber sabbatical through the wine, vines and views of ‘The El Dorado 8′
By Scott Thomas Anderson Les Heinsen keeps his hand on the wheel of a Kubota RTV, his eyes casting ahead at the bronze blanket of…
Save California Salmon advocates for the species and clean water rights
By Keyshawn Davis Commercial and recreational salmon fishing off the coast of California was banned for the second year in a row in April due…
Fearless in darkness, fearless in light: Katie Knipp’s ‘Me’ plumbs the depths of struggle
By Casey Rafter The brush strokes capture a woman throwing her head back in a mess of wet hair and abandon, her mouth opening in…
Farm to Fork to compost in Sacramento
City implements SB1383 By Hannah Ross Brooks Truitt Community Garden — a pearlescent oyster shell sits atop a softly steaming pile of mulch next to…