Unearthing the history of a real-life cannibal’s café in Sacramento
In 1851, someone went into the food and hospitality business who was notorious for his culinary predilections By Scott Thomas Anderson He was viewed as…
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Honoring Edgar Allen Poe: ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ masterfully weaves the legend’s works into a modern horror story
By Bob Grimm It’s been a long time since I’ve read the works of Edgar Allan Poe, back in my high school and college days—so…
Hell Party #1008 – a poem
By Louise Peterkin Your head bobs down the identity parade: Jason Voorhees, Pinhead, Freddy Krueger and Mike Myers in crushed blue velvet, fake teeth and…
All the best Halloween events this week in the Sacramento region
It’s time for offering a nod to all things mischievous and nocturnal. Whether its costume balls and horror screenings in the bloody heart of Sacramento,…
Sacramento’s witchcraft community finds common bonds with fang fanatics at Shannon McCabe’s Vampire’s Ball
The Altar Room is the city’s semi-secret portal to all things mystic and mysterious, the big ball happens again Oct. 28 By Scott Thomas Anderson…
On bad writing and sympathy for the Demon
By Scott Thomas Anderson Is creativity dead in California? As the Hollywood writers come off their months-long strike, some of us who scribble for a…
Is middle housing the missing piece in Sacramento?
How ‘Missing Middle Housing’ could help the city reach its goals By Ken Magri The task seems Herculean: Sacramento needs to add more than 60,000…
Californians of color disproportionately suffer from late detection of Dementia
Doctors, family and community all have a role in ensuring critical early treatment. By George B. Sánchez-Tello, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
P!nk stuns fans during opening night of Trustfall Tour in Sacramento
Words and photograph by Sugarwolf The crowd is on their feet standing side by side and waiting anxiously inside the indoor arena. The lights go dark…
ACCE Sacramento’s Jovana Fajardo says grassroots organizing is crucial to solving the housing crisis
By Seth Sandronsky Jovana Fajardo helms the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Action Sacramento division. The grassroots nonprofit is active on many fronts…
Halloween wines: October brings out the best in spooky graphics
By Steve Noel utumn is the best time of the year. I love everything about it—the fall decorations, the cooler temperatures, leaves changing colors, grape…
Creativity in the Capital: Elle Jaye and Gabe Nelson discuss the difference between being a hugger and a homebody
By Casey Rafter For over 20 years, Sacramento photographer Elle Jaye has been playing with light, water and laughter to capture electric images in her…
Race for Sacramento’s mayor: An interview with Steve Hansen
By Jasmin Acosta, Alesha Blaauw, Mary Cortez, Laura De la Garza Garcia and Madison Duong Steve Hansen says he is running for Sacramento mayor because…
Gallery: Day 4 of Aftershock 2023 – Paradise City
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf The fourth and final day of 2023’s Aftershock Festival brought another solid lineup of bands including festival headliner Guns N’…
She’s fearless: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ stands among the best concert films ever made
By Bob Grimm Taylor Swift, one of the most blessedly prolific artists in recent years, has struck again. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, a concert film…
What happens when America’s flood insurance market goes underwater?
More homeowners than ever need flood insurance. Fewer than ever can afford it. By Lois Parshley This story is the second in a four-part Grist…
Gallery: Day 3 of Aftershock 2023 – a furious stage day
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf The third day of Aftershock brought plenty of entertainment to keep the party going. Reddstar warmed up the Jack Daniel’s…