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…
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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…
Gang member who sold guns at a Sacramento parole office, not surprisingly, didn’t get far
By Scott Thomas Anderson When violating parole to sell stolen weapons and illegal “ghost guns” around town, the lobby of the parole office isn’t be…
A reason to trust: Sacramento Community Land Trust aims to put people over profit
Nonprofit SacCLT, founded in 2017, works to prevent displacement and preserve housing affordability By Samin Vafaee In 2018, Hasta Muerte Coffee, a worker-owned cooperative in…
Can David (Dodson) topple Democrats’ alleged unethical ‘goliath’ in Sacramento?
By Jeff Burdick, Sacto Politico The four elected seats on the California Board of Equalization (BOE) are the least powerful and least sexy of California’s…
State unveils latest environmental documents meant to push controversial Delta Tunnel ahead
By Dan Bacher The California Department of Water Resources, or DWR, has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the embattled Delta Tunnel, beginning the 90-day public comment…
Black Sacramentans struggle – and get help – on path to homeownership
Local real estate industry works to increase the Black homeownership rate, which remains the lowest among all demographics By Keyshawn Davis Three years ago, Elizabeth…
Rockabilly rage before midnight: Tatiana and the Wayward Coyotes bring a set hotter than summer
By Casey Rafter The sun pummeled rows of polished cars with beaming chrome that cut into spectators’ eyes. It was the height of summer and…
Analysis: An untimely swap – obituary for Sacramento Bee election coverage
By Jeff Burdick, Sacto Politico The Washington Post has the most memorable and consequential motto in journalism: “Democracy dies in darkness.” Adopted in 2017, the…
Outgunned: Why California’s groundbreaking firearms law is failing
By Robert Lewis for CalMatters Two decades ago, California legislators added a new weapon to the state’s growing arsenal of gun-control measures, already among the…
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…
The Cold 52: Vicious Sacramento murder solved after half-a-century
A case that investigators never gave up on becomes the oldest homicide ever solved in Sacramento history By Scott Thomas Anderson Reflecting on the ominous…
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….