The Sofia launches jazz series — with shows booked through December
By Cathy Cassinos In his new jazz series at The Sofia, saxman and educator Jacam Manricks is taking a page out of Wynton Marsalis’ book….
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Valley Vision poll aims to identify what Capital region needs for an inclusive economy
By Jessica Laskey Do you feel financially stable? Does your neighbor? What would you do to improve the economic future of your community? A first-of-its-kind…
Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah is blazing a new way in the Sacramento region
By Serena Smith All-female mariachi bands are growing in popularity in Northern California, changing the genre and breaking traditional barriers. Mariachi is a storied genre…
Pushing in Sacramento: the state often leads change, but not for single-payer health care
Supporters say trying yearly, even if unsuccessful, is vital to keep leaders from ducking the issue. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is…
Analysis: Lawmakers trying to save California journalism collide with Google’s priorities
By Scott Thomas Anderson When I recently published a column about Google’s complacency in allowing click-baiters to gaslight the public with Artificial Intelligence – including…
Tainted tequila: The beloved Mexican spirit has become subject to added impurities; here’s how to avoid them
By Michael Moberly The world of spirits is full of legends and marketing tall tales designed to make you feel like the bottle on which…
Solving Sacramento hosts another ‘Suds & Solutions’ event for the public May 9, one focusing on an economy that works for everyone
In a truly great economy, everyone — individuals, families, businesses and industries — benefit together from growth. Given that, there’s a grass-roots effort underway to…
New health care teaching clinic opening in Oak Park
By Keyshawn Davis About six years ago, Dr. William Sands, the director of special projects for University of the Pacific’s Pacific Health Care Collaborative, was…
Critical audit of California’s efforts to reduce homelessness has silver linings
Despite transparency concerns, the state auditor’s report says two programs focusing on housing and preventing homelessness are cost-effective. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This…
Lawsuit demands that Water Board take action on outdated DWR water rights before Delta Tunnel can be approved
By Dan Bacher As salmon, steelhead and other fish species move closer to extinction – and the Delta smelt is now functionally extinct in the…
Folsom residents pulled away from shopping local – now they’re facing a sales tax hike because of it
By Matthew Dolin Folsom residents may soon decide whether to raise an additional 1% sales tax in response to a projected structural budget deficit. The…
Trips worth taking: ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ features the comedy legend at his best
By Bob Grimm Are you feeling the sting of Curb Your Enthusiasm coming to an end on HBO? Never fear: Conan O’Brien has come to the rescue—and…
State Senator Ben Allen discusses new efforts to handle household hazardous waste, other eco-threats in California
SN&R recently sat down with California State Senator Ben Allen, who represents the 24th Senate District, which includes the Santa Monica Mountains and the South…
California sets nation’s first water standard for cancer-causing contaminant
By Rachel Becker for CalMatters In an effort to protect more than 5 million Californians from a cancer-causing contaminant, state regulators today set a new…
A phone call. Then a nightmare. Placer family devastated that daughter will never come home
Detectives investigate the killing of Cheyenne Loomer, celebration of life planned for April 27 in Penryn By Scott Thomas Anderson Cheyenne Loomer’s family wasn’t there…
Sacramento cannabis dispensaries fight to stay afloat under layered taxation system
By Ken Magri Despite the legal cannabis market initially seen as a golden enterprise for generating local tax revenues, Sacramento dispensary owners say they are…
Cannabis Trivia for 420
Interesting and goofy facts to entertain stoners on their favorite day By Ken Magri This year’s celebration of 4/20 cannabis holiday, we thought it would…