In the folds of a major gun control law, mental health hope for California Youth
Can California make the most of a rare health care win? By George B. Sanchez-Tello, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning…
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Remembering the Music Man: Sacramento says goodbye to Skip Maggiora, the store founder who created an enduring culture
From Stairway to Stardom and Weekend Warriors, to the emergence of Quarry Park, Skip’s impact left ripples throughout the region By Casey Rafter The otherwise…
A sonic 420 in Sacramento: Listing to Cannabis songs from the 1960s
By Ken Magri In past decades there have been many songs written about cannabis. But there have also been songs alleged to be about cannabis…
Public health crusader Dr. Flojaune Cofer launches bid for Sacramento Mayor
Dr. Flojaune Cofer was greeted by a large, cheering crowd as she made her way to the front of City Hall. An epidemiologist who’s been…
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By Juan-Carlos Selznick Women Talking—A major critic claims that Sarah Polley’s Oscar-winning screenplay “improves” the esteemed Miriam Toews novel on which it is based. Writer-director…
Unfinished mental health business for Governor Newsom
While it ponders ambitious new laws to improve mental health, California could strengthen what’s already on the books. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This…
Aftershock previews its next line-up as early tickets and spots become available for fall extravaganza
By Eddie Jorgensen Produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, or DWP, Aftershock will be back to bring over 95 bands descending on Sacramento’s Discovery Park. The…
Roseville’s development services director addresses the city’s need for affordable housing
By Ben van der Meer Mike Isom is the development services director for the city of Roseville. He spoke to us about how that city,…
Held down by our bootstraps? Author Alissa Quart says the myth of American individualism is a poor excuse for inequality.
By Kelly Candaele, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main and co-published here with permission. In Alissa Quart’s…
When it comes to finding landlords for affordable housing in Sacramento, the struggle continues
More than 1,000 people in Sacramento County have a housing choice voucher they haven’t been able to use — can a new county program that…
Baristas enduring assaults, jarring confrontations, ongoing harassment remain a focal point for trying to unionize Sacramento Starbucks
It was the morning after Christmas 2022 when Rachel Holman walked into the Starbucks at 1901 J St. and noticed huge pieces of plywood fixed…
Hard rock heroes Y & T return to Rocklin’s Quarry Park Amphitheatre on April 21
By Eddie Jorgensen Easily one of the most influential hard rock band still playing live, Y & T – formerly Yesterday & Today – is…
California climate groups feel burned after backing Big Oil windfall bill
Gov. Newsom reneged on pledge to wind down fossil fuel refineries By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism…
Essay: Going green in Sacramento – how to stretch your dollars for a new EV
By Lawrence Lomeli The thought of “going green” on the road while keeping some green in our pockets can turn even the biggest spender a…
Thousands of foster youth struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Will California help?
A state bill aims to extend foster care housing support for those who need it most. By Ethan Ward This story is produced by the…
Remembering Sacramento reporter Amy Yannello
By Scott Thomas Anderson One of Amy Yannello’s first stories for SN&R in the summer of 2007 was called “Death Watch.” Her words ran under…
Thunder in the park – one dead, two hospitalized after gunman opens fire on CHP officer in Roseville
One of the most-sedate neighborhoods in West Roseville was engulfed in brief but devastating gunfire Thursday afternoon, leading to a tragic outcome. The incident happened…