Great expectations
A sister is unrealistic about her art and angry at truth-telling.
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Bankruptcy at the Bee, but what next?
163-year-old institution files for Chapter 11, faces reorganization challenges.
Editor’s note: Smart money
Wanted: Great ideas for economic justice Proposals are rolling into a committee of experts advising the city of Sacramento on which ideas will best improve…
My Oma the serial dater
As the story goes, I thought my grandmother was a witch the first time I almost met her. It was 1984. My family had come a…
Hot and cold
He ghosted you, but now he wants to live together?
Manufactured homes could help fix our housing woes
We need 2.5 million more homes in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for increasing the number of dwelling units built each year in California…
Essay: The right road
Sacramento should copy Seattle and add lots more buses By Benjamin Etgen Not long ago, a region choked with traffic was uncertain about its future….
Editor’s note: Kids count, but can adults?
Should taxpayers trust Sac City schools with more money? Children deserve everything they need for a chance to succeed in school, including well-equipped classrooms, labs…
Vote local: SN&R’s recommendations in key Sacramento races on March 3 ballot
While attention will focus on California’s presidential primary on March 3, the results in local races will have more immediate impact on Sacramento’s future. And…
Crazy love
When a perfect match cheats, or when there are only bad matches.
Sacramento Metro Chamber celebrates accomplishments and focuses on future agenda
A challenge to create affordable housing and economic development in all neighborhoods.
Editor’s note: Political bedfellows
Sacramento council members split on endorsements For voters—and especially for political junkies—it’s always intriguing to see how elected officials line up in local elections, particularly…
Essay: The Democratic circus
Party’s primary process may not produce strongest nominee By Eric Wiesenthal When the post-mortem on the 2020 presidential race is written, it may say: “There’s…
Essay: Cannabis, crime and corruption
Retail bans and license limits are bad for marijuana legalization By Diane Goldstein Recently, Sacramento’s cannabis market was embroiled in an international scheme involving Andrey…
When listening becomes enabling
A mother struggles with a daughter in an abusive marriage.
Dr. Drew and Mayor Steinberg provide leadership on homelessness
2020 State of Downtown breakfast focuses on homelessness solutions.
Editor’s note: Failure to launch
Proposal to privatize Sacramento airport is not cleared for take-off It’s kind of like a cold call from a money manager promising a lucrative deal….