Could a vacancy tax help housing affordability in Sacramento?
Councilmember Katie Valenzuela has asked city planning staff to look into how this tax could incentivize property managers to reduce rents By Alex Muegge This…
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The Watcher: smoke spotter at Sierra fire lookout is a safeguard for vulnerable mountain communities
By Howard Hardee Ken Jordan calls it “spotting smokes,” and it’s an easy job when the mountain air is clear: “Sometimes, it’s second nature to…
Upcoming: Sac comedians come home with ‘High Life,’ The Russ Room connects with its roots, searing sounds at The Crest and The Sofia
A trio of comedians who met at American River College before venturing onto the national scene will return as prodigal sons of the punchline Aug….
Winnemem Wintu Tribe keeps its culture of conservation strong through release of winter Chinook salmon eggs into the McCloud River
Tribe sees the survival of its heritage tied to plight of endangered fish By Dan Bacher For eight decades, winter-run Chinook salmon were absent from…
Kaiser mental health workers signal open-ended strike in Northern California
By Jocelyn Wiener for CalMatters A union representing 2,000 Kaiser Northern California mental health workers this morning announced plans for an open-ended strike beginning Aug….
Young Gifted and Black exhibition at U.C. Davis reassess narratives around an American experience
Newly opened show will run between now and mid-December as a way of ‘reaching through History’ By Casey Rafter Passing through the Jan Shrem and…
Sacramento city manager discusses why the city now seeks community input when selecting the police or fire chief, while activists call for more transparency
By Stephen Maganini, the Sacramento Observer This story is co-published with The Sacramento Observer, a newspaper with more than 58 years of bringing public service journalism…
Cornerstone of the future? Sacramento orgs and agencies team up for a new experimental housing model
Nonprofits work with SMUD for large, affordable and sustainable housing project in the south city By Ken Magri In an effort to accommodate 400 local…
A journalist’s view: There is no ‘other side’ to the Big Lie
By Frank X. Mullen Journalists have always been loath to use the words “lie” or “liar” in a news story, and reporters are generally obligated…
A local writer remembers ‘Relumbra Blanco,’ or travels through Baja, Mexico
By Mark Heckey The year 1974 was a watershed time in my life. I turned 22, graduated from college and broke up with my girlfriend….
Trombone Shorty’s upcoming show ushers in the fierce final push for a summer of live music around Sacramento
Grass Valley’s Center for the Arts, Placerville’s Green Room Social Club and Sacramento’s Concerts In the Park and Sofia Theatre all end the heatwave strong…
Graffiti for Good Wall Art Competition
Vote in Round 8! The Graffiti For Good Wall Art Competition is the eighth round in a series of nine that happen on the first Saturday…
Editorial: The Gumbo of a community’s heart – can a dog’s quest for love beat a reminder of hate?
He has a mile-wide dog smile and constant urge to play or cuddle. His name is Gumbo, and he’s a spunky bully breed-mix who is…
Finding the flow: ZoukVida offers rare human connections from Sacramento to Grass Valley
In a world that keeps losing real bonds and touch, two dancers are re-introducing the magic with adaptable traditions from South America By Casey…
Assembly District 5 candidate Rebecca Chenoweth on her husband’s healthcare fraud conviction
By Jeff Burdick, Sacto Politico With 94% of the June 7 primary vote counted, Rebecca Chenoweth is currently in first place in California Assembly District…
For environmentalists, Sacramento is ground zero in battle over California’s air, coastlines and climate future
Buzz around Newsom’s presidential hopes hampered by what state’s conservationists think of his policies and performance By Dan Bacher On July 13, dozens of residents and…
Dial 988: State’s new mental health crisis hotline debuts
By Jocelyn Wiener for CalMatters Starting Saturday, people experiencing mental health crises need to remember just three numbers to dial for help: 988. The new…