Equality for the disabled
Essay: The Americans with Disabilities Act is a milestone, but three bills would build on its foundation By Franklin Elieh Sunday marks the 30th anniversary…
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‘Strong mayor,’ plus
Editor’s note: The latest version of “strong mayor” in Sacramento includes other progressive reforms, but is there enough time to rush it on to November…
What’s at stake
Editor’s note: How bad will the pandemic get for families without more financial help? Three new studies show just how bad. As politicians in Washington,…
An environmental leader, again
Essay: SMUD is back on track by committing to carbon neutrality by 2030 By Chris Brown The SMUD board of directors set a new hallmark…
Achilles heel?
Editor’s note: Could COVID-19 pandemic break Tom McClintock’s iron grip on congressional seat? Rep. Tom McClintock has been entrenched in office since 2009, despite his…
A long, hot, violent summer
Editor’s note: Will Sacramento council spend more money on community programs to prevent gang violence? When Mayor Darrell Steinberg started the big police reform meeting…
Letters: The Bee,’liberal’ media and local news
SN&R is worse Re: “A dark day for The Sacramento Bee” by Jeff vonKaenel (Greenlight, July 14): I gave up on the Bee at least…
What do we pay the sheriff for anyway?
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office struggles to clear violent crimes as supervisors hear ‘defund’ message Despite receiving a lion’s share of county revenue, the Sacramento County…
Surprise U-turn
Editor’s note: The political reality of COVID-19 kills Sacramento County sales tax for transit and roads Yes, persuading Sacramento County voters to increase their sales…
Backsliding on COVID-19
Editor’s note: With case numbers rising and businesses closing again, Sacramento County Public Health finds a new partner to ramp up testing The timing was…
A strong leader doesn’t need ‘strong mayor’
Essay: Giving more power to the mayor won’t make Sacramento a fairer and better place to live By Samantha Corbin Los Angeles, San Francisco, San…
Fifteen Minutes: Patrick Hardy, disaster preparedness expert
The creator of Disaster Hawk, a disaster preparation app, gives his tips on the next round of COVID-19 concerns Fifteen years into his career, disaster…
A dark day for The Sacramento Bee
The sale to Chatham Asset Management does not bode well for its future Sunday was a devastating day for Sacramento. After 163 years of family…
Real reform
Essay: Sacramento must lead on police changes. The community commission’s recommendations are a good start. By Mario Guerrero For the past several weeks, our city…
Letters: Strong mayor, police reform, Delta tunnel
Unnecessary move Re: “‘Strong mayor’ is back” by Foon Rhee (News, July 8): What has not being a strong mayor prevented him from accomplishing? Rarely…
The wrong questions
Essay: For real public safety, we need to invest in preventing violence By Flojaune G. Cofer Our city’s current approach to public safety lacks imagination….
Lifeline for small business
Editor’s note: The deadline is fast approaching to seek city loans to survive the pandemic City Hall is trying to make sure Sacramento’s small businesses…