14 black mayors threaten to sue Kevin Johnson, city of Sacramento
It’s been a damning 24 hours for K.J. First, the scathing HBO Real Sports episode on his alleged sexual misconduct with underage girls. And now,…
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HBO to air investigation of Kevin Johnson's sexual misconduct on Tuesday
HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel will finally air its long-awaited investigation into Mayor Kevin Johnson’s sexual misconduct tomorrow night, Tuesday, at 10 p.m. Johnson…
City of Sacramento to extend parking enforcement until 10 p.m., increase prices
In advance of the new Kings arena opening this fall, Sacramento is poised to make major changes to parking rules, pricing and enforcement. This Tuesday,…
Homeless protesters end occupation at Sacramento City Hall (for now)
After more than 90 days in front of City Hall, the Sacramento Right to Rest occupation is over. For now, at least. “We moved to…
Is a tent city for homeless campers coming to your neighborhood?
For the first time, city leaders appear more than serious about sanctioning encampments for homeless Sacramentans. A contingent of council members and city officials visited…
Seven more don't-miss Sacramento Beer Week events
It’s been four days of Sacramento Beer Week—and still a week to go! Highlights so far include: The Tantamount collaboration saisons by Bike Dog Brewing…
NEW: Live Nation purchases Ace of Spades, rumors of opening new larger music venue in Sacramento
Live Nation is one of the largest concert promoters in the country. The multibillion-dollar company has an operating interest in dozens of venues across the…
Sacramento County to move to ban plastic bags
The city of Sacramento’s reusable bag ordinance went into effect on January 1—and now some county supervisors hope to ban plastic bags, too. If Sac…
Final artists selected for public art at Sacramento Kings arena, including two locals
A river of blue- and gold-colored glass spheres suspended above a concourse. Giant darts and a disassembled dartboard on a walkway near L Street. An…
Art Hotel's success shows that we don't have to spend millions of dollars to revitalize downtown Sacramento
The din of Kings arena construction usually overwhelms downtown’s abandoned and blighted Seventh Street. But the sounds of this city’s future took backseat to pulses…
Daily Show ridicules Sacramento Kings, DeMarcus Cousins over 'racist' Chinese New Year T-shirt fiasco
Thank you, new Daily Show. Thank you for calling out the Sacramento Kings, for having my back. Wha happen? On Monday, the Kings were going…
Sacramento Metro Chamber video delivers White People Wednesday goodness
Sacramento loves it some cheesy-ass videos. How can you forget last year’s classic “Live. Work. Play.” masterpiece? Oh, you forgot? Well, then, here you go:…
Sacramento Kings now worth $925 million! (So where's our refund, Vivek?)
I didn’t buy it at the time. But, in 2013, the prevailing logic was that Vivek Ranadive overpaid for the Kings. When he took over…
Flare up with homeless protesters leads to abrupt end of city council meeting, outrage
A protester yells after tonight’s city council meeting suddenly and unexpectedly adjourned. Tonight’s council meeting was supposed to include a discussion of homelessness. Instead, it…
Highlights from last night's Sacramento mayoral debate between Steinberg and Asbhy
Last night, the first mayoral debate of the election year went down at the Crocker. Signs out from of the museum stated that it was…
Anonymous threatens Sacramento over treatment of homeless protesters, hunger strike imminent at City Hall
I’m told Anonymous will join Sacramento City Hall protest. Not sure what that means, exactly, beyond more people … — Nick Miller (@NickMiller916) January 5,…
Sacramento mayor candidate Darrell Steinberg joins old Capitol colleagues to announce billion-dollar homelessness initiative
Darrell Steinberg, at podium flanked by many former Capitol colleagues, said the “problem of homelessness is actually getting worse” in Sacramento. Last night at City…