Analysis: Why most 2022 midterm forecasts collapsed so predictably
By Jeff Burdick, Sacto Politico The job description of prognosticator is pretty straight forward, requiring just a single qualifier: To predict. Correctly. So what does…
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Air guitarists unite! Joe Satriani to descend upon Stockton’s Bob Hope Theatre on Sept. 26
By Eddie Jorgensen It’s not just any guitarist who can claim they were a teacher to Steve Vai (Frank Zappa), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Alex Skolnick…
The town that wouldn’t burn
In the wake of losing Paradise, Greenville & Grizzly Flats in recent years, the Mosquito Fire nearly wiped another California town off the map –…
State to hold virtual hearings on embattled Delta Tunnel project Sept. 22 & 28 as public weighs in
By Dan Bacher The California Department of Water Resources, or DWR, recently released the Draft Environmental Impact Report for its Delta Conveyance Project, better known in the…
Roger Waters returns to Golden 1 Center to play some music and, of course, to speak his mind on Sept. 20
By Eddie Jorgensen Although Roger Waters’ ‘This Is Not A Drill’ tour has drawn considerable ire for his political rhetoric (with nods to George Orwell…
BulletBoys prepare to rock Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville on Sept. 18
By Eddie Jorgensen When Los Angeles’ BulletBoys released their self-titled debut on Warner Bros. Records back in 1988, there was little doubt who this quartet…
Hit by inflation, cost of living hikes and corporate landlord profiteering, Sacramentans want to know why their tenant protections are so weak?
Sacramento County has no safeguards for renters, while tenants say the City’s protections aren’t keeping up with reality By Marie Hoffman At the August 23,…
Bringing Cameron Park laughs, The Stage at Burke Junction is area’s newest venue for drama and entertainment
Chadd Beals’ upcoming Homegrown Comedy show on Oct. 21 pairs nicely with ‘Good People’ theater production, which runs through Oct 2 By Casey Rafter…
Letters: Sac education, cold case questions, vacancy taxes and violent escalations
Loose ends and blood Re: “The Cold 52” by Scott Thomas Anderson (Crime beat, Aug. 10) Loose ends in the Bennellack case: Richard John Davis…
Sacramento’s new Lavender Courtyard keeps its promise of safe, comfortable housing for LGBTQ seniors
New affordable living facility serves a group that historically faced serious discrimination By Rachel Leibrock Michael Ryan is ready to focus on himself. And he’s…
Essay: Education naturally – a variety of organizations offer a plethora of outdoor-learning opportunities
By Maggie Nichols As kids head back to school, it’s natural for our minds to meander toward education. Outdoor education has gradually made its way…
Lawmakers approve groundbreaking internet privacy law for kids
By Grace Gedye for CalMatters When does a kid become an adult? It’s an elusive question that developmental psychologists, philosophers and parents might answer differently….
Audio shadows: podcast tales of murder in Northern California
True crime stories in the audio realm look back on regional cases By Ken Smith In the sweltering summer of 1978, a violent sexual predator…
River visions: Louisiana Sue’s epic quest to make Sacramento another city that care forgot
Crawfish and Catfish Festival on Sept. 10 &11 is the culmination of years of party-throwing experience from one of the city’s true personalities By Scott…
Affordability out of sustainability: Sacramento-area experiment could help merge a ‘clean’ future with viable neighborhoods
SACOG pilot program takes advantage of unused infill spaces to lower carbon emissions — and battle the housing crisis By Casey Rafter Lawmakers in California…
September kicks off with Sac Anime in Downtown Sacramento
September 2 to 4 – Sac Anime comes to SAFE Credit Union Convention Center By Eddie Jorgensen Whether you’re a fan of Asian culture, anime,…
‘Close to the line:’ California’s top campaign finance watchdog wants a deeper look at donor network
By Alexei Koseff and Ben Christopher for CalMatters California’s campaign finance regulator will not investigate a complaint into Govern For California, the subject of a CalMatters…