Editor’s note: We draw the lines
New Sacramento panel will try to take politics out of election districts The 2020 Census is a big deal. One reason why is that Sacramento…
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Essay: Sacramento is no Portland
The goal of becoming America’s most livable city is a pipe dream By Jeff Doll I recently learned in the 2035 General Plan that it…
No apologies
A girlfriend with a rough childhood won’t apologize.
We must save independent journalism
McClatchy teeters on the edge of bankruptcy; SN&R asks for your support.
Editor’s note: Under the wire
Sacramento City Council beats deadline on cash-for-kids measure, barely More than 39,000 Sacramento voters signed petitions to put a cash-for-kids measure on the ballot, and…
Essay: When I’m 64
Older adults have much to offer if they’re not stigmatized By Patty Wait The number of older adults is increasing, and it can be great!…
Essay: We can prevent child abuse
Spending money up-front is better for families—and for taxpayers By Sheila Boxley and Michelle Callejas Child abuse costs Sacramento County more than $700 million a…
Editor’s note: Have a green holiday
Putting up a traditional live tree is better for the planet than buying an artificial one When I was growing up, artificial Christmas trees were…
Cold shoulder
A co-worker and a girlfriend don’t return affection.
Essay: Not backing down
Planned Parenthood vows to protect reproductive freedom By Jodi Hicks It is hard to believe that as I begin my tenure leading Planned Parenthood Affiliates…
Communication breakdown
A husband and a friend can’t say how they really feel.
A letter from a battleground state
Which Democratic presidential candidate will appeal to swing voters?
Editor’s note: Do-over on transit tax
Transportation sales tax could be back before Sacramento County voters It looks like there will be a second try on a transportation sales tax for…
Welcome to DMV purgatory
Forget REAL ID delays and ‘motor voter’ boondoggle—California’s most dysfunctional agency can’t get a simple license renewal right The line stretched to the door. The ragtag…
Editor’s note: Slow roll to failure?
Sacramento City Council still hasn’t put cash for kids measure on ballot More than 39,000 Sacramento voters signed petitions to put a cash for kids…
Essay: Stop honoring genocide
Roseville must remove a statue of Christopher Columbus By Jose Gonzalez For nearly three years I have reached out multiple times to the Roseville City…
Editor’s note: Never forget
A solemn ceremony serves as reminder of Veterans Day When I started work in Sacramento, America’s war in Afghanistan was surging; the 498 U.S. deaths…