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‘Renfield’ – a poem for the night
By Louise Peterkin Not entomology, nor some god-aping yen for a menagerie to bend to my will but for the blood, the lifeblood sir! It…
Annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta, or ‘Day of the Dead,’ honors important figures with art
By Justine Chahal The California Museum hosted its 11th annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 12 to unveil its new exhibit “Arte…
Jon Wiilde: From tenured music teacher to aspiring Sacramento rockstar
Having grown up in the city and now planning multi-state tours, the artist shares his life and values By Alyssa Earnest After releasing his EP…
Things fell apart: Inside the controversial CHP operation that triggered a gun battle and hostage murder in Roseville
On an April afternoon, a team of CHP officers confronted a volatile man they’d been tailing – and they did it at a west Roseville…
‘Notoriously slow:’ Lengthy investigations into California politicians leave voters in the dark
By Yue Stella Yu and Jeremia Kimelman for CalMatters A $1,044 outing at a glitzy Hollywood nightclub. A $1,316 meal at a Los Angeles steak…
Carmichael woman accused of ruthless dog abuse case
On October 16, Sacramento Sheriff’s deputies were called to an apartment complex in Carmichael where a dog was discovered with serious injuries. The scene was…
Gallery: Luke Bryan and Bailey Zimmerman Give Barn Burning Performances on Day 3 of GoldenSky
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf Festivals taking place over the weekend normally save their strongest lineups for Saturday night, but the 3rd day of GoldenSky…
Playing our future: Funding for the arts education in Sacramento is music to their ears
By Donna Apidone “You’re human. You make music.” Tim Stanley, who leads the String Project at Sacramento State, believes everyone has music within them, but…
Gallery: Thomas Rhett and Riley Green headline Day 2 of GoldenSky Festival
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf The second day of GoldenSky Country Music Festival brought some popular names to the stage. Four time Grammy nominated artist…
‘The Heart Sellers’ explores solitude, uncertainty and the glimmers of possibility for Nixon-era immigrants
By Dave Kempa The two women could not enter the barren, yellow-wallpapered apartment in more starkly different manners. Luna launches in as if from the…
Gallery: Keith Urban and Clint Black open first day of GoldenSky festival
The 3rd annual GoldenSky Country Music Festival produced by Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) returned to Discovery Park this weekend. The event, which continues to grow…
Sacramento theater legend James Wheatley to be honored at upcoming Celebration Arts fundraiser
By Becky Grunewald James Wheatley is a towering figure in the Sacramento arts scene, and his cultural impact is so varied and diverse that it…
Gallery: Disturbed fans flock to final day of Aftershock
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf Follow Sugarwolf on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/sugarwolf Cooler temps continued through the fourth and final day of Aftershock Festival but that…
The last frontier: an art haven in the Sacramento Delta
By Angie Eng Artists are probably the most resourceful people when it comes to housing. To avoid high rents, they squat in abandoned buildings, live…
How three women are advocating for economic equity
By Aaris A. Schroeder When first looking at the phrase “equity and inclusion in business,” one may draw the conclusion that they are synonymous, but…
Gallery: Day 3 brings Aftershock’s most anticipated lineup
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf History was made as heavy metal giants Iron Maiden and Judas Priest both gave headlining performances on the festival’s two…