City of Sacramento lands new national grant for artists hit hard by the COVID crisis
The rollercoaster nature of the pandemic – its teasing glimmers of a close before flaring up again – have equaled a Sisyphus-like climb out of…
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New figures show Sacramento maintains its coveted ‘Most Diverse City’ title
By Jennah Booth and Andrea Molinar In 2002, Sacramento was named “America’s Most Diverse City” in an article by Time Magazine. Now, almost 20 years…
Is the Sacramento mayor’s controversial new proposal distracting from a mass eviction event happening in real time?
Steinberg announces a ‘right-to-housing’ initiative, with mandatory shelter requirements, but advocates fear the city is willfully ignoring an immediate threat of displacement By Scott…
Letters: Local recalls, needed strikes, controversial climate bills and the majesty of California nature
Ignoring the majority Re: “The phantom recall: Who’s behind the push for removing Sacramento Councilmember Katie Valenzuela from office?” by Scott Thomas Anderson (News, November…
A fiery family melting pot: Sacramento’s Torch Club lights the way for musicians for nearly 90 years
With big Nov. 20 show approaching, third-generation owner Marina Texeira keeps the torch alight for the Capital’s music scene. By Casey Rafter While on a…
Harvest hurdles: Century-old Noble Orchards faces complications after Camp Fire, COVID
By Ken Smith When the Camp Fire raged through Paradise on Nov. 8, 2018, Jim and Laurie Noble barely escaped with their lives. Almost everything…
Sacramento becomes a major destination for refugees escaping the chaos of Afghanistan
By Nikolas De La Torre and Isaiah Merado Acosta The fall of Afghanistan’s US-backed government has resulted in tens of thousands of refugees looking for…
Waiting to tell the tale: After 50 years, Chez Panisse’s first waiter decides to dish
Memoir from Sacramento-area restaurant veteran adds a new flavor to the California Cuisine legend By Scott Thomas Anderson Drinkers stepping into the Double A Tap…
Gas, electricity, food: Cost of living skyrockets in California
By Emily Hoeven for CalMatters Day-to-day life is getting more expensive in California, which already has a higher percentage of residents living in poverty than any…
Sacramento County’s most-famous Delta town is also its fastest shrinking
Following a long exodus of young people, Walnut Grove faces an uncertain future By Blynn Beltran and Tyler Day A small town in Sacramento’s sliver…
The phantom recall: Who’s behind the push for removing Sacramento Councilmember Katie Valenzuela from office?
By Scott Thomas Anderson It’s been 17 months since Katie Valenzuela shocked Sacramento’s political establishment by ousting an influential, well-financed incumbent on the City Council….
A patchwork in profile: Census shows South Land Park is the Capital City’s most diverse neighborhood
By TJ Martinez and Giana Seltzer A wide array of restaurants, neighborhood events and high-quality schools have helped make a section of South Land Park…
Essay: the PCT Effect, or healing and inspiration on the Sierra’s greatest trail
One of SN&R’s contributing writers contemplates what the great outdoors can do for a couple overcoming a health battle By Mark Heckey I was breathing…
Rocklin’s population spike was the highest across cities in the Sacramento region
City, county leaders weigh in on 26% growth in residents over a decade By Jenna Cooper and Eric Jaramishian When Samantha Varner was growing…
Sacramento County’s new climate action plan criticized by environmental groups as ‘toothless’
Planning Commission fails to lend support to staff’s current approach Last year, after people in the region spent weeks breathing some of the worst, smoke-choked…
Sacramento-area waterways see legal win over Central California special interests
Judge rejects Westlands Water District’s proposed permanent water contract By Dan Bacher On October 27, Fresno Superior Court Judge D. Tyler Tharpe tossed out the Westlands Water…
What does it mean for Gov. Newsom to skip the climate conference?
By Rachel Becker for CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom will no longer be leading California’s delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, “due to family…