Editor’s note: Never forget
A solemn ceremony serves as reminder of Veterans Day When I started work in Sacramento, America’s war in Afghanistan was surging; the 498 U.S. deaths…
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Editor’s note: The campaign sprint
California’s March 3 presidential primary accelerates local races A year from now—Nov. 3, 2020—America will be electing the next president. But first things first. Democrats…
Essay: Surviving the blackout
The safety power shutoff is like a reality TV show By Domino Soleil I am a reality TV junkie, mostly the shows like Naked and…
Essay: Unite behind the science
Disinformation on vaccines is a threat to public health By Richard Pan “I want you to listen to the scientists. I want you to unite…
Editor’s note: Barista blues
Coffee shops are part of our minimum-wage economy Do you ever wonder how often your favorite barista can afford that large pumpkin spice latte with…
Essay: A fair share
People of color should benefit from California cannabis boom By Julian Canete For decades, people of color have been arrested, convicted and incarcerated for cannabis…
Editor’s note: My generation
How can struggling millennials do better? Vote You don’t control the life you’re born into—your family, your country and also your generation. I feel lucky…
Essay: Running to help the homeless
Candidate for Sacramento County supervisor vows action on housing crisis By Charles Crowder Homelessness in Sacramento has tipped the scales into a full-blown crisis. As…
Editor’s note: Will residents raise a stink on garbage?
If you oppose Sacramento’s trash rate hike, it’s time to make some noise If Sacramento taxpayers aren’t happy with the proposed garbage rate hike, time…
The court of public opinion
Kings say case closed, but will sexual assault accusation shadow new Coach Luke Walton? When the Sacramento Kings open season No. 35 this weekend with…
Editor’s note: Facing the forever drought
One of California’s largest water recycling projects is coming to Sacramento County California isn’t in an official drought and under mandatory water conservation, but climate…
Essay: A note from the resistance
House must act quickly on impeachment of President Trump By Ellen Chapman In the aftermath of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that the U.S. House of…
Essay: An advance for peace
City should renew program that is reducing gun violence By Bill Knowlton In Sacramento we have seen first-hand the challenges and pain caused by gun…
Editor’s note: How to stay in business
Some of the oldest firms in Sacramento share some secrets to success When a longtime local business closes its doors, there’s a lot of attention…
Essay: A second chance
Sacramento should use Measure U money to clear criminal records By Nia MooreWeathers During the Measure U campaign to increase the sales tax and in…
Editor’s note: A capital idea
How much is a Capitol Mall makeover worth? The stretch of Capitol Mall between Tower Bridge and the state Capitol is the closest thing Sacramento…
Essay: How to stop disabled parking cheats
Take away free parking and abuse will end By Peter Rodman Let me preface this by saying my wife uses a walker and wheelchair and…