Lining up on local measures
Editor’s note: Most groups are on same side on strong mayor and rent control, but Sacramento voters who split their ballot may decide outcome Policy-wise,…
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It takes a village
Essay: A new countywide collaboration will help Black and Brown residents get through the COVID-19 pandemic By Kindra Montgomery-Block I have deep roots in the…
Will California’s overdue equity push stall Sacramento’s reopening?
Editor’s note: Sacramento County wants to reach less restrictive COVID-19 tier by Halloween. A new state equity requirement could make that more difficult. Sacramento Public…
Free Will Astrology
For the week of Oct. 1, 2020 By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule…
Sacramento’s lockdown eases
Editor’s note: County cuts COVID-19 numbers enough to reopen more businesses, but not yet for all schools Finally, there’s some light at the end of…
Right before our eyes
Editor’s note: President Trump says out loud that he plans to stay in power—no matter what voters say I usually focus on local issues and…
Letters: Redwoods, Justice Ginsburg, live theater, utility bills, jails, Wide Open Walls
Join the fight Re: “Battle begins to protect rare redwood forest in Northern California” by Scott Thomas Anderson (News, Sept. 23): Thank you for your…
In the hot seat
Editor’s note: California public health officers are offered some new protection from threats. Sacramento County’s officer plans to sign up. So it’s come to this…
Free Will Astrology
For the week of Sept. 24, 2020 By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “It takes a lot of courage to be the same person…
Protect RBG’s legacy, protect our health
Essay: An extreme conservative majority on the Supreme Court threatens access to services, including abortion By Stacy Cross At Planned Parenthood, we are grieving the…
When will the show go on?
Editor’s note: Science and surveys suggest how tough it will be to get theatergoers to return during COVID-19 pandemic In Sacramento and across the country,…
Snapshots from the campaign
It’s six weeks until Election Day, and campaign signs are popping in yards. Despite social media, yard signs are still a tried-and-true way to get…
People’s Budget ignored
Essay: Sacramento County supervisors pass a business-as-usual budget that puts policing ahead of human needs By Kula Koenig Despite multiple crises and residents’ calls for…
Desperate times
Editor’s note: A survey of businesses and residents highlights the hard work ahead for Sacramento to recover from COVID-19 Yup, the impact of the COVID-19…
A jail project that won’t die
Essay: Sacramento County supervisors were right to reject a loan to expand Elk Grove facility. Now they need to reduce jail population. By Liz Blum…
Free Will Astrology
For the week of Sept. 17, 2020 By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): In one of your past lives, maybe you were a Neanderthal…
Streetcar to nowhere?
Editor’s note: The scaled-down trolley line between Sacramento and West Sacramento may no longer be worth the money. There were good reasons to support the…