‘Losers’ and ‘suckers’
Editor’s note: Will the military scandal finally sink President Trump? A California Gold Star mother may have something to say about that. If this is…
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Letters: Masks, murals, Joe Biden, rent control
Individual choice Re: “What to say to a naked face” by Joey Garcia (Ask Joey, Sept. 3): Why talk to naked faces? My mask is…
A selection of other Pandemic Heroes
Our readers nominated educators, business owners and community groups Julie Szukalski, teacher, Visions In Education charter school, Carmichael: My son’s teacher at his alma mater,…
Pandemic Heroes
Cover by Serene Lusano SN&R highlights arts groups, businesses, nonprofits and people who have gone above and beyond for the community during the COVID-19 crisis…
Is Joe Biden what we want? Or what we need?
The great philosopher Mick Jagger once said, “You can’t always get what you want / But if you try sometimes, you just might find /…
Walls apart
City investigates Wide Open Walls and its founder as Sacramento mural festival faces uncertain future Raphael Delgado acknowledged the obvious: This year, Wide Open Walls…
Do’s and don’ts for voters
Editor’s note: A checklist for the unprecedented November election campaign Labor Day is the traditional start of campaign season. But this election will be like…
A primer on pot
Answers to some questions on cannabis Hey I’m hella new to this pot stuff. It seems so fancy these days. Can you give me a…
The sounds of hope springing from tragedy
iSound Performing Arts is changing lives in Sacramento By Scott Thomas Anderson James Jackson sees a bright future for Sacramento’s youth, even though he survived…
Are Sacramento authorities denying protesters their right to bail?
Two organizations say Sacramento law enforcement is trying to discourage demonstrations against police brutality by keeping two protesters locked up on trumped-up claims that they’re…
Canna-Kamala
Can Kamala Harris change Joe Biden’s views on cannabis legalization? Legalization of cannabis has been relatively ignored as a presidential campaign issue, even though two-thirds…
COVID-19 fitness
Urijah Faber keeps his Sacramento gym open despite public health restrictions Since mid-July, gyms in Sacramento County have only been allowed to operate outdoors. But…
Stuck in COVID shutdown
Editor’s note: Hoping to go to the movies or a concert or hang out inside a bar in 2020? Don’t count on it California’s new…
Peaceful protest
Editor’s note: Mayor Steinberg warns against violence in Jacob Blake marches, while Councilwoman-elect Valenzuela stresses free speech It’s an ongoing tension in America’s debate on…
The desperate hour
Hundreds arrive at Capitol demanding lawmakers prevent eviction nightmare By Scott Thomas Anderson Fearing that California’s powerful real estate and banking lobbies will stop lawmakers…
A fair share
Editor’s note: Latino business and community leaders demand more to heal COVID-19 devastation Sacramento’s Latino community, among the most devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, could…
Protect essential businesses
Essay: Unless governor and lawmakers pass protections, abusive COVID-19 lawsuits could wipe out small firms By Travis Hausauer If the economic consequences of the COVID-19…