Funny horror: After starting strong, ‘The Monkey’ falters a bit—but it’s still worth a watch
By Bob Grimm The Monkey, the latest in a string of strong recent horror offerings, starts off so well that it would be fair to…
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The Sacramento and American rivers face impacts as the Trump White House rescinds rules implementing the National Environmental Policy Act
By Dan Bacher The Trump administration’s assault on the nation’s environmental laws continues at an unprecedented pace, with its latest target being the landmark National…
Future of Sacramento makerspace hinges on $45K fundraiser
By Marie-Elena Schembri There are few places where independent creators and small-business owners in Sacramento can go for affordable access to high-tech equipment, coworking space,…
A biz that’s part of life in East Sacramento: Wild Sisters Book Co. keeps things interesting for local readers
By Rinn Lee The sisters of Wild Sisters Book Co. are wild — at least when it comes to impulsively opening a bookstore. Sisters Claire…
Learn about food writing, editing at special Sacramento event on Tuesday night
Les Dames Sacramento hosts ‘Wine & Dine’ speaker series Food is a universal subject – everybody eats! But how do you write about food? Where…
Essay: LWV presidents in California and across the nation demand Congress stand up to presidential overreach, actions of DOGE
By the state presidents of the League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters of the United States, or “the League,” along with our…
Gulf Coast on the West Coast: Sacramento Mardi Gras seasons hits crescendo March 1 with the Krewe of Kings and Queens Parade and party
On a winter morning in Oak Park, Joseph Thomas was clearly feeling the spirit. It was King’s Day, or ‘the Epiphany,’ which in Thomas’ hometown…
Masks out and harlequin hallowing: Shannon McCabe’s Mardi Gras Ball on March 1 will be a Gothic night of music, costumes, burlesque and revelry
After rumors of vampires traveled beyond Europe’s wooded mountain-scapes and decedent old world cities, they settled along the banks of the Mississippi River at the…
Exploring legacy: must-see Black History Month art and culture in Sacramento
By Ozola Cody Founded by visual artist and community leader Shonna McDaniels, the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum is a cultural jewel housed in Sacramento’s…
Sac State students stand in solidarity with undocumented immigrants
Students and organizers alike share life stories of deportation and fear By Analah Wallace and Rain Barron Last week, Brown Issues, NorCal Resist and other…
Looking for music lessons in Sacramento? Consider these factors.
By Cathy Cassinos Looking to start music lessons? It might not be as easy as do-re-mi. Googling “music lessons in Sacramento” spits out endless results,…
Indigenous artist Spencer Keeton Cunningham combines personal narratives, social commentary in ‘Decolonization’
By Marie-Elena Schembri You might not think a tipi, skateboarding, basketball and Casper the Friendly Ghost have much in common, but that’s because you haven’t…
More than $1 Billion for California climate justice imperiled by Trump
Grants promised for renewable energy, clean air and municipal water systems frozen and under review. By Aaron Cantú, Capital & Main This story is produced…
Old Sugar Mill puts local Black businesses at the forefront with annual art show
Local art, vendors, live music and more to feature this weekend By Delaney Joyce Old Sugar Mill is showcasing Black businesses this weekend with a…
In the wake of Washington turmoil, U.C. Davis hopes to see federal funding continued for Delta Smelt captive breeding program
By Dan Bacher The disinformation about the Delta Smelt spread by President Donald Trump and his Big Ag allies has deluged social media, as well as mainstream…
Ringing in Lunar New Year in Woodland at the oldest Chinese restaurant in the country
As Lunar New Year celebrations erupt across the valley, there is a small diner on Woodland’s Main Street that survives as a culinary testament to…
Under a new law, California schools hope insurance changes lead to more student therapy
In areas like California’s rural Shasta County, school campuses may be the most effective places to care for children’s mental health needs, and such care…