Earth, Wind & Fire looks to bring the fire to Sacramento on June 16
By Eddie Jorgensen Philip Bailey and company have nothing to prove at this stage in their career: Since forming in 1969, Earth, Wind & Fire…
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Superb Spidey: A cliffhanger ending keeps ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ from classic status
By Bob Grimm Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the second chapter in a trilogy, builds upon the visual brilliance of the original’s animation—but suffers a bit…
‘Bop to the Top’ will help Sacramento’s rising generation hear the soundtrack of its youth June 23
By Katelyn Marano High School Musical fans have been waiting decades to groove their way back to the top; and on Friday, June 23rd, the…
From West to Downtown: Despite city of Sacramento pulling back, other officials keep pushing for RT connection over the river
West Sacramento, SacRT and Matsui move ahead without Sac city government as sponsors By Jacob Peterson Officials are still working to connect Sacramento and West…
The original ‘Angry IKEA Guy’ Scott Seiss brings his comedy to Sacramento’s Punchline June 14
By Eddie Jorgensen Although former IKEA call center worker Scott Seiss would probably rather forget his maddening experience working for the Swedish furniture behemoth, his…
Gallery: Day 3 of BottleRock sees a red hot, Wu-Tanging, funk-pumping climax
Photographs by Sugarwolf The third and final day of Napa Valley’s BottleRock festival concluded on Sunday, May 28th, capping off another successful year for the…
Sacramento prepares to honor Tyre Nichols at a place he loved, which now bears his name
Official naming celebration for Tyre Nichols Skatepark in Natomas is set for June 11 By Samin Vafaee Nestled in North Natomas, the 42-acre Regency Community…
Gallery: Day 2 brings more bravado to BottleRock
Photographs by Sugarwolf Day 2 of Napa Valley’s BottleRock festival took place this past Saturday and drew a massive crowd. Hip Hop artist Lizzo and…
Stitching in her own direction, Sac State professor brings love of fashion to the next generation
By Hannah Asuncion When Sacramento State professor Jaleh Naasz decided to start a fashion camp in 2015, she had just pulled out of her spot…
Gallery: Day 1 of rockin’ at BottleRock
Photographs by Sugarwolf The 10th annual BottleRock festival kicked off this past Friday with craft beers, Napa wines, culinary delights and a strong opening day…
WellSpace’s ‘Crib’ program provides temporary alternative to hospital or jail for Sacramento’s unhoused people in crisis
By Steve Martarano WellSpace Health CEO Jonathan Porteus was walking toward his organization’s 24-hour crisis receiving center at 7th and H streets in Sacramento when…
Guns, heroin and meth trades in front of Dutch Brothers: More alleged smuggling between Sacramento and Tahoe
Suspect parked his SUV right in front of FBI agent while allegedly directing deal for pounds of meth at everyone’s favorite espresso stand By Scott…
SN&R sits down with German power metal titans, Helloween, who end their ‘United Forces’ U.S. tour at the Warfield on Saturday
By Eddie Jorgensen Ever since the band’s first release ‘Walls of Jericho’ in 1985, Helloween has delivered top-tier heavy metal with a laser-like focus on…
Tax on short-term rentals like Airbnb could fund California affordable housing
By Alexei Koseff for CalMatters California lawmakers are considering a measure this session that would tax short-term rentals to fund affordable housing projects, a proposal…
An Americana festival at the last saloon in town
Drytown Social Club owner plans an afternoon of tunes, beer, wine and food By Casey Rafter Gold mining was at its height when Drytown boasted…
Melanie Martinez sells out Hard Rock Live in Wheatland
By Eddie Jorgensen No one can say it’s been easy for Queens-born Melanie Martinez. Between struggling to find friends while growing up and dealing with…
Sacramento is about to see more public art in full-bloom
By Sonia Pagan Sacramento is unveiling new public artwork this summer, featuring everything from bright murals to fresh tree groves. The nonprofit Sacramento Tree Foundation…