Jeff Musser brings global perspective to Sacramento’s art scene
By Helen Harlan As a 12-year-old growing up in East Sacramento’s River Park, Jeff Musser spent his days doing typical things for boys in the…
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Don’t expect Kamala Harris’ loss to boost Gavin Newsom’s presidential prospects
By Alexei Koseff for CalMatters As debate raged this summer over whether President Joe Biden should abandon his re-election bid, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stock soared….
‘When We Were Colored’ returns to Sacramento’s Guild Theater
By Patti Roberts Playwright Ginger Rutland is at the Guild Theater ready to stage her play “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” for the…
Four policies that could make our elections more fair and democratic
There are lots of ways to increase voter turnout and lessen the influence of money in elections — as other countries have proven. By Nick…
R Street artist Kate Farrall balances experimental photography and entrepreneurial spirit
By Sena Christian Kate Farrall vaguely recalls reading a Carol Burnett book when she was a child that was about the jobs one could have…
Killer confirmed? Netflix doc ‘This Is the Zodiac Speaking’ reveals info that seemingly solves the infamous case
By Bob Grimm It’s already been seventeen years since David Fincher released his supremely well-done Zodiac, starring Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo and Jake Gyllenhaal as…
Why Californians got tougher on crime: Bleak downtowns and attention-getting retail thefts
By Nigel Duara and Joe Garcia for CalMatters From their phones and their television screens and sometimes out their windows, Californians saw their state change…
Skater historian José Vadi chronicles culture, community and California in motion
By Casey Rafter With a decade of life on the streets already showing on the skateboard’s trucks and wheels, the Action Sports Kamikaze was worse…
Sac State’s NIAIS on the future of AI in education
The NIAIS’ custom AI is helping students and faculty learn to use artificial intelligence By Omid Manavirad Last year, Sac State President Luke Wood launched…
Cozy up with wearable art and great gifts in Sacramento this November
By Marie-Elena Schembri With the chill of November air comes the turning of leaves, delectable home-cooked meals and the joy of family traditions. You may…
Sacramento Global Shapers partners with nonprofit to chip away at local medical debt
By Kate Gonzales When Gustavo Garcia began looking for ways to alleviate people’s medical debt, his reasons were personal: mom and dad. They’d emigrated from…
Sacramento’s November theater roundup: Ease into winter with these eclectic acts
By Dave Kempa As the 2024 theater season comes to a close here in the Sacramento region, now is a great moment to reflect on…
Federal firefighters say their pay is on the line in 2024 Election
As wildfires worsen, some federal firefighters fear Republican control of Congress and the White House could accelerate their exit from the workforce, leaving critical gaps…
Mayoral candidates share visions for Sacramento’s creative economy
By Marie-Elena Schembri Sacramento’s mayoral candidates presented their visions for the city’s creative economy at a two-part “Meet the Candidates for Mayor” Creative Economy meeting…
8 Sacramento events to experience in November
By Steph Rodriguez November is a time for celebration, remembrance and giving back to those in need: Sacramento-style. Kick off fall with three days of…
Sacramento poets shine during inaugural Poetry Week
By Marie-Elena Schembri When Andru Defeye became Sacramento’s Poet Laureate in February 2020, he hadn’t yet heard of Sacramento Poetry Day, declared more than 30…
Design Week Sacramento celebrates, supports local artists and the creative economy
By Janine Mapurunga The nonprofit Capitol Creative Alliance held its second annual Design Week Sacramento from Oct. 14-19 with community events throughout the city, culminating…