‘The Newsroom’ 2.1: “Period.”
Thank you, Adam, for getting things rolling. And to Raheem, for teeing me up with the Occupy/RomneyBus commentary. If I could create my own news…
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US State Department grilled by reporters on Edward Snowden press conference
While Edward Snowden ought not be the focus of the NSA surveillance controversy, the United States government is certainly trying to make that the case….
Craigslist ad seeking Roommate/Foot Master
Hey. Are you a “YOUNG,” “DOMINANT MALE” “FOOT MASTER?” Uh, good. Because I think I’ve found your next roommate. Assuming you can’t read the text…
Keep it moving, homeless motorists
And now for a bit more on homeless people trying to find safe places to see out the day. If you read this week’s news…
Do you feel lucky, Citrus Heights vehicles?
Well, do you? This ain’t no picket fence, and it ain’t no chicken wire, either. This wall, located off Fair Oaks Blvd. and Old Auburn…
Hot as Sac: Emergency cooling centers open this week across Sacramento
Some of us have central air. Others (like myself) blow up an air mattress and camp out next to the AC window unit. But many,…
“Hey SN&R, you up?”: Our late-night phone call trend.
“Are you there, Kempa? It’s me, Crazy.” The Sacramento News & Reviews always appreciates feedback, but we particularly enjoy it in the form of a…
Hey, Sacramento: ¿What's your código de área?
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How to take on the NSA
Now that we know what we know about the NSA’s surveillance tactics, a lot of people want to know what we can do to protect…
Snowden in hiding, but Obama promised protection to whistleblowers
History will absolve Ed Snowden. It will not be so kind to an Obama administration that does not welcome him home. The former NSA contractor…
Sacramento's 2013 homeless count: a rise in homelessness?
SN&R has acquired the numbers from last January’s homeless count run by Sacramento Steps Forward. In total, volunteers in the city snapshot-count found 2,538 total…
I (heart) jaywalking in Sacramento
I love jaywalking in this town. And I hope I’m starting a trend. Just this morning, while running to catch the light rail, I reached…
Want to cornhole some strangers in public?
I’m not convinced that this whole ‘cornhole’ nomenclature for that backyard sack-tossing pasttime isn’t just one big joke on the American people. But at the…
Launch Sacramento announces strong 2013 music lineup
Have you seen this year’s Launch Sacramento lineup yet? It’s pretty sick. Check out the list below of the groups slated to play in the…
The long leg of the law: Sac sheriff plays soccer for a good cause
I’m dying, here. There’s just too much hype and not enough actual soccer taking place in this town, and I can barely contain myself. Thankfully,…
Brush fire off Arden Garden Connector likely originated in homeless camp
Firefighters responded to calls of a brush fire this morning in the field below the Arden Garden Connector. The north Sacramento battalion chief on duty…
Kick it, Sac
Can we take a break from all the Raley Field festivities and Kings deal drama, and take a moment for what is, hands down, the…