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Q&A with Mermaid Rachel, co-founder of the California Mermaid Convention
From start to fin, Dive Bar’s head mermaid and her mythical sea friends stretch their gills putting on the Golden State’s first mermaid con Merpeople…
Essay: We protect public schools
New CTA leader, who taught in Elk Grove Unified, outlines to-do list for California teachers By Toby Boyd Public education is the cornerstone of our…
His cheating heart
Getting past betrayal and finding a job.
How would a census undercount impact Californians?
Secretary of State Alex Padilla speaks about the citizenship question and the Trump administration’s underfunding of the 2020 census.
Editor’s note: A roadblock for Sac pedicabs?
City Hall drafts rules to stop pedicabs from hitting pedestrians When Jeff Rembulat saw pedicabs in the Gaslamp Quarter while visiting downtown San Diego, he…
A depressed ex
If an ex is depressed, she needs real therapy.
Sacramento County budget props up jail while cutting social services
Sheriff Jones’ budget, already huge, increases from $502 million to $542 million.
Essay: Rising from the ashes
A rabbi reflects on the 20th anniversary of the Sacramento synagogue arsons By Reuven H. Taff I will never forget Friday, June 18, 1999, when…
Editor’s note: Does our strong mayor want more power?
Mayor Darrell Steinberg just pulled off a huge triumph on the city budget and Measure U money. It’s only the most recent time he has…
Editor’s note: Outside money? Not really
A long list of Sacramento groups are pushing a March 2020 ballot measure to lock in more funding for children and youth services. So why…
Breaking up is hard to do
Unexpected gifts from an ex, and breakup sex.
Essay: Police have no place in gay liberation
By J. Ama Mantey On May 31, the Sacramento LGBT Community Center took a small, yet courageous step towards justice. Given police violence towards marginalized…
Editor’s note: Sutter Health’s big tax break
Sutter Health has a lot at stake in a groundbreaking antitrust lawsuit that appears headed to a showdown trial: Its market dominance in Northern California,…
It’s not her, it’s you
Sister-in-laws and players.
Graduation Day
A Fuller Brush salesperson learns that money won’t buy you love or happiness.
When to let go
Ending relationships and finding alone time.