Plant adaptations
A half century after hanging ferns and grape ivy seemed to decorate every California kitchen, houseplants are enjoying another moment in the sun. “There’s more…
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Brewing change
Despite persistent stereotypes, women are crafting their course in the local beer scene Dressed in maroon overalls and work boots, the head brewer of Crooked Lane…
Uncorked potential: Delta wineries are flourishing, though tunnel project could change that
By Scott Thomas Anderson There’s a painting on the wall of Scribner Bend Vineyard, an image of the gentle river bow shimmering in the sun just…
The mind’s independence day
With Independent Bookstore Day approaching, follow the region’s most successful authors through the stores they call second homes By Scott Thomas Anderson It’s a quiet…
Fretting over tomatoes
This season in the Big Tomato, our signature crop likely will be a little late. This has not been an easy spring for tomatoes in…
Aftershock 2019 lineup announced
Slipknot, Tool, blink-182 headline the hard rock and heavy metal festival, expanded to three days For months, rumors swirled on which bands would play Aftershock,…
Super blooms in the suburbs
Flower lovers don’t have to trek to the hills to see California poppies gone wild. “Super Bloom” has come to Sacramento. Gardeners throughout suburban Sacramento…
A city of gardeners
We are a community of gardeners. Our love of growing things is greater than our passion for politics or sports, and unites us in ways…
Light before dawn: Recapping SOL Development’s Guild Theater show
By Paul Willis When I first saw SOL Development at Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub in 2016, I cried actual tears of joy. The Sacramento-rooted, Oakland-based…
A Sacramento crime reporter compares notes with Scotland’s top crime novelist
Ian Rankin’s research and hardened realism has universal appeal I first learned of Scotland’s literary shadow weaver while strolling down Edinburgh’s Young Street in 2015. I’d…
The Man Who Saved Reading
Dana Gioia’s battle for the future of the Arts, literature and critical thinking in America Dana Gioia stepped through a Romanesque archway, looked at the…
How to prank Slayer: Anthrax, Lamb of God talk new projects, joining the thrash metal legends on their farewell tour
Slayer’s not doing interviews for their final tour, but SN&R caught up with Anthrax’s Charlie Benante (drums) and Lamb of God’s Mark Morton (lead guitar)…
Flame Dreams: Jeremiah Tower remains a California enigma
Sapphire and pomegranate gem lights burn across the gilded waves of the Crest Theatre. A large, eager crowd is spilling into the seats. And then…
The mouth’s gateway toward understanding
Renaissance chef Mourhit Drissi uses Casablanca Restaurant to serve cultural teachings By Scott Thomas Anderson Cooking over a fire on the outskirts of Morocco’s capital,…
Profile: Vince Sterne, founder of Two Rivers Cider Company
By Luis Gael Jimenez When Vince Sterne first began brewing and selling his cider to Rubicon Brewing Co., almost exactly 21 years ago, he had no idea he…
Citrus Heights artist remembers Prince as Chia-haired tree god
Still mourning the untimely passing of Prince? Well, then, you should definitely listen to Terry Gross’ wide-ranging interview with Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. During a…
Sacramento rapper Mr. G gives SN&R some payback
Things are getting meta now. A year ago, I wrote a cover story called “Sacramento’s bad rap.” It was about the eclectic hip-hop scene…