California’s net-zero roadmap is being shaped by regulators-turned-lobbyists
Former officials push strategies on behalf of fossil fuel clients, threatening climate and communities, say critics. By Aaron Cantu, Capital & Main This story is…
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State to hold virtual hearings on embattled Delta Tunnel project Sept. 22 & 28 as public weighs in
By Dan Bacher The California Department of Water Resources, or DWR, recently released the Draft Environmental Impact Report for its Delta Conveyance Project, better known in the…
Roger Waters returns to Golden 1 Center to play some music and, of course, to speak his mind on Sept. 20
By Eddie Jorgensen Although Roger Waters’ ‘This Is Not A Drill’ tour has drawn considerable ire for his political rhetoric (with nods to George Orwell…
Chronicle of a death unforetold – a reporter is slain in a major American city
By Scott Thomas Anderson It’s been a surreal week for veteran newspaper journalists. The revelation that Jeff German, an intrepid, blue-collar investigative reporter who wore…
BulletBoys prepare to rock Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville on Sept. 18
By Eddie Jorgensen When Los Angeles’ BulletBoys released their self-titled debut on Warner Bros. Records back in 1988, there was little doubt who this quartet…
Busted by a bulge: On a traffic stop, ballooning bump in man’s front pants was ‘inconsistent with normal anatomy’
Alleged heroin and meth dealer got hooked after trying to play it like a porn star Is that a massive amount of contraband under your…
Unionizing Starbucks: ‘I’ve got nothing to lose but I’ve got everything to gain.’
A barista talks about why he is part of the nationwide effort to unionize Starbucks workers. By Kelly Candaele, Capital & Main This story is…
Hit by inflation, cost of living hikes and corporate landlord profiteering, Sacramentans want to know why their tenant protections are so weak?
Sacramento County has no safeguards for renters, while tenants say the City’s protections aren’t keeping up with reality By Marie Hoffman At the August 23,…
Bringing Cameron Park laughs, The Stage at Burke Junction is area’s newest venue for drama and entertainment
Chadd Beals’ upcoming Homegrown Comedy show on Oct. 21 pairs nicely with ‘Good People’ theater production, which runs through Oct 2 By Casey Rafter…
The impact of keeping millions out of poverty during the pandemic
The secret to diminishing economic inequality: Government aid matters By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital…
Letters: Sac education, cold case questions, vacancy taxes and violent escalations
Loose ends and blood Re: “The Cold 52” by Scott Thomas Anderson (Crime beat, Aug. 10) Loose ends in the Bennellack case: Richard John Davis…
Sacramento’s new Lavender Courtyard keeps its promise of safe, comfortable housing for LGBTQ seniors
New affordable living facility serves a group that historically faced serious discrimination By Rachel Leibrock Michael Ryan is ready to focus on himself. And he’s…
Essay: Education naturally – a variety of organizations offer a plethora of outdoor-learning opportunities
By Maggie Nichols As kids head back to school, it’s natural for our minds to meander toward education. Outdoor education has gradually made its way…
Lawmakers approve groundbreaking internet privacy law for kids
By Grace Gedye for CalMatters When does a kid become an adult? It’s an elusive question that developmental psychologists, philosophers and parents might answer differently….
Audio shadows: podcast tales of murder in Northern California
True crime stories in the audio realm look back on regional cases By Ken Smith In the sweltering summer of 1978, a violent sexual predator…
Biden could expand overtime for millions
The Department of Labor is scrambling to craft proposals that avoid the fate of Obama’s failed effort in 2016. By Marcus Baram, Capital & Main…
River visions: Louisiana Sue’s epic quest to make Sacramento another city that care forgot
Crawfish and Catfish Festival on Sept. 10 &11 is the culmination of years of party-throwing experience from one of the city’s true personalities By Scott…