Sacramento tries to stop a COVID-19 disaster in its homeless camps
By Scott Thomas Anderson Last week, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg stood by Gov. Gavin Newsom in front of a motel that had recently been converted…
Read MoreCOVID-19
Psychics project positiveness
In uncertain times, local intuitives give their advice on how to get by, from a distance If any profession is suited to the adaptability needed…
State’s independent engineers raise alarm about new Delta tunnel plan
By Scott Thomas Anderson With the coronavirus pandemic upending life in California, state officials are extending their deadline for public input on the latest plan…
Editor’s note: The future of work
Study shows Sacramento workforce before coronavirus—and challenges ahead What were people doing for work in the Sacramento region before the coronavirus pandemic changed everything? While…
Letters: Coronavirus, Trump, taxes, etc.
Trump propaganda We received a postcard from President Trump in our mailbox. It states in bold letters: “PRESIDENT TRUMP’S CORONAVIRUS GUIDELINES FOR AMERICA.” Reading through…
Garden tour goes virtual
Instead of canceling during coronavirus, Native Plant Society will host online Gardens Gone Native is going virtual. Instead of canceling this popular Sacramento-area garden tour…
Will coronavirus also kill Sacramento businesses?
Local owners grab temporary lifelines, but many businesses may not survive When we get to the other side of this horrific pandemic, our lives and…
Essay: Help the homeless, help stem the pandemic
A new Sacramento coalition says the coronavirus response could be the blueprint for permanent solutions By Bob Erlenbusch and Faye Wilson Kennedy The Sacramento Regional…
Work. Parent. Teach.
How to keep your child engaged and entertained during the coronavirus pandemic Wearing oversized, clip-on earrings that eclipse her earlobes and bright pink lipstick as…
Dinner (and a movie) at a distance
Isolating physically without isolating socially Seven screens are active, and the audio is a jumble as we decide between trying to sync time codes, or…
Editor’s note: Wake-up call
Sleep Train Arena may get revived as an emergency hospital during the coronavirus crisis Once, Natomas leaders hoped that the Sleep Train Arena site would…
Stopping the spread
Letters: Coronavirus, jobs, levee, election, etc.
When government is life and death Re: “Stepping up the fight” by Ana B. Ibarra (News, March 12): With each passing day, the world faces…
Elevation during self-isolation
So … How was Barcelona? It was cool for the four days I was there. I have never washed my hands so often in my…
California—state of the unions?
Child-care providers stand on the brink of forming one of the largest unions in state history During last decade’s Great Recession, Rasiene Reece became one…
Sacramento-area faith leaders are in the trenches of the coronavirus battle
By Scott Thomas Anderson Four days before the statewide stay-at-home order, Pastor Mike Ernst of Auburn’s Cornerstone Community Church bumped into Father Brian Rebholtz of…
Ballet in your living room
Sacramento Ballet is putting performances and classes online during coronavirus stay at home order By Patrick Hyun Wilson Sacramento Ballet is making a pledge. The…