Essay: Getting on the bus
Sacramento Regional Transit’s new routes aren’t an improvement By Steve Miller Sacramento Regional Transit has announced “service improvements” to its bus network, starting Sept. 8….
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Where they stand on impeachment
Sacramento-area House Democrats explain their views on whether to impeach Trump SN&R asked the Sacramento area’s House Democrats for statements on where they stand on…
Editor’s note: Nickel and dimed to death?
A proposed garbage rate hike would be third this decade to hit Sacramento homeowners We tend to take garbage collection for granted, except when a…
The other woman
She wants boyfriend to cut off an ex.
We need a Sacramento County Sword
We are facing a recycling crisis and manufacturers need to pay their share.
Essay: A call to action on ethics
Sacramento’s commission needs public support By Paula Lee This is a call to action to ensure that we have an effective and independent Sacramento Ethics…
Editor’s note: Nurturing new leaders
Two programs recruit and train leaders for Sacramento region For a city to be strong and vibrant, it needs smart and dedicated leaders—not just in…
When friends disappoint
Disappointing friends and funeral attire.
Don’t add to partisan polarization
Let’s prove to Americans that the Democrats represent the 99 percent.
The way out
Graceful exits and religion.
Local plan to combat climate change
Mayors’ Commission on Climate Change sets big goals.
Editor’s note: Sharing the wealth
Sacramento region is rich with grassroots giving, but is missing megadonors The Sacramento region’s Big Day of Giving set another record this year. On May…
Essay: Enough is enough
Congress must ban assault weapons, Trump should stop hateful words By John Garamendi On Jan. 19, 1989, my wife Patti and I entered the ICU…
Essay: Republicans, whose side are you on?
Will GOP stand up to NRA and stand with families? By Jerry McNerney Americans are again being asked to mourn the lives of those taken…
Essay: Tax cut worsens housing crisis
The 2017 GOP tax bill undercut a key program By Roberto Jimenez At the worst time for working families, the homeless, disabled veterans, farm workers…
Suspicious minds
Massages, crushes and betrayal.
Camp Fire illuminates importance of government services
Roll back tax breaks for the rich and stop corporate giveaways—put that money to work improving government services.