The COVID election
Editor’s note: The pandemic causes complications, but the biggest problem so far is Sacramento voter guides not going out on time With mail ballots arriving…
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How should Sacramento be governed?
“Strong mayor” is back before voters and the stakes are high Both sides on the “strong mayor” measure say the future of Sacramento is at…
How fast to reopen during COVID-19?
Some Sacramento County officials call for more flexibility in COVID-19 rules, while some residents call for an end to ‘tyranny’ Sacramento County reached the less…
Simmons, Vang prepare to settle hard-fought campaign
Both candidates agree South Sacramento continues to be ignored by City Hall By Scott Thomas Anderson Campaigning for one of the most hotly contested local…
A new voice for North Sacramento?
Sacramento City Council District 2 runoff pits incumbent Allen Warren against grocer Sean Loloee At this point, Allen Warren is no stranger to voters—or to…
Weekend gun violence claimed the life of a 9-year-old Sacramento girl
City and county struggle to contain ‘pandemic shootings’ A drive-by shooting at a Del Paso Heights park on Saturday afternoon killed a 9-year-old girl and…
Campaign cash and fuzzy math
Editor’s note: Sheriff Scott Jones and D.A. Anne Marie Schubert are losing their fight against strict donation limits for 2022 election Sacramento County Sheriff Scott…
Lining up on local measures
Editor’s note: Most groups are on same side on strong mayor and rent control, but Sacramento voters who split their ballot may decide outcome Policy-wise,…
Trump contracted COVID and Twitter reacted
They didn’t know when they would be called upon, but they answered the call when it came. No, not those nutball Q’Anon freaks or those…
They wanted to join the force. They died trying.
Law enforcement academies face few inquiries when cadets die For the second time in two years, a Sacramento cadet is dead after collapsing in boot…
California had a rare opportunity to lead on police reform. Here’s what happened instead.
Despite historic moment, governor and Legislature fail to enact several meaningful police reforms The watch-a-man-be-strangled horror of the George Floyd video. The staggering unfairness of…
It takes a village
Essay: A new countywide collaboration will help Black and Brown residents get through the COVID-19 pandemic By Kindra Montgomery-Block I have deep roots in the…
Will California’s overdue equity push stall Sacramento’s reopening?
Editor’s note: Sacramento County wants to reach less restrictive COVID-19 tier by Halloween. A new state equity requirement could make that more difficult. Sacramento Public…
Sacramento’s lockdown eases
Editor’s note: County cuts COVID-19 numbers enough to reopen more businesses, but not yet for all schools Finally, there’s some light at the end of…
Dancing to destigmatize
A new film series by Sac Ballet’s former artistic director explores mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic Amy Seiwert began the Sketch dance series with…
Right before our eyes
Editor’s note: President Trump says out loud that he plans to stay in power—no matter what voters say I usually focus on local issues and…
Letters: Redwoods, Justice Ginsburg, live theater, utility bills, jails, Wide Open Walls
Join the fight Re: “Battle begins to protect rare redwood forest in Northern California” by Scott Thomas Anderson (News, Sept. 23): Thank you for your…