Articles by Jeff vonKaenel

SN&R founding editor steps down after 23 years of making a difference.

Community meeting of the First 5 blue ribbon commission reveals a disproportionate number of African-American child deaths.

Conservative churches ask us to join them in a Season of Service.

Gov. Jerry Brown delivers a thought-provoking speech at the California Chamber of Commerce’s annual Host Breakfast.

Compare Kathleen Merrigan to Bush’s appointee, the former President of the Corn Refiners Association.

Nonpartisan nonprofit California Forward holds summit to discuss solutions for California’s many challenges.

As many as 150,000 eligible Sacramento residents are missing out on $215 million of federal aid from CalFresh.

Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg’s Proposition 63 aims to prevent and treat early signs of mental illness.

The 42nd-annual Sacramento Metro Chamber Cap-to-Cap trip helped us see common ground.

Spend this Earth Day appreciating Sacramento’s natural gifts, and then reflect upon what you can do.

Newly elected California Grange president Robert McFarland focuses on sustainable agriculture.

Phil Serna has put together a commission to study and recommend ways to reduce deaths among children, particularly African-American children.

SALAM, the Sacramento Area League of Associated Muslims, celebrates its 25th anniversary of breaking stereotypes and adding to the interfaith dialogue.

Reflections on a conversation with Catholic Bishop Jaime Soto.

Michael Burgess and other members of Congress fought to delay the implementation of new, energy-efficient bulbs.

Overly complicated food-stamps system robs state of $4 billion.