Too Zen, Mom
A reader can’t get through to her mother because, as she says, “accomplishment is meaningless.”
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Opiate addiction
When it come to this nation’s growing opiate addiction crisis, can we put the genie back in the bottle?
No need for a friend zone
A reader has a friend who wants more out of their relationship; and a wife brings all of her therapy sessions home with her.
Becky begone
His wife’s friend won’t move on from a divorce from five years ago—and also won’t move out of his house.
Basic budgeting
Health benefit savings could have paid for Sacramento City teachers’ wage increases.
Grandma has a life, you know
A grandma is getting cut out of her grandkids’ lives because she isn’t able to drive them as often.
SN&R’s College Essay Contest makes us think
SN&R’s annual College Essay Contest prompts questions for the rest of us.
Brotherly burden
A reader needs help to get her parents to treat her as more than following in his footsteps.
Bravery in action during the annual Muslim Day at the Capitol
On April 25, seven young girls taught me a lesson about courage.
Closed hearts, open mouths
A girlfriend would rather cheat to force a breakup than be honest; and a wonderful man’s only failing is his open-mouthed chewing.
Misplaced affection
A reader’s boyfriend can’t get over his abusive ex, his “soul mate.”
Friends and lovers
One reader wants to date her friend’s brother—if his mom would get out of the way, that is.
A new D.C. vibe at Cap-to-Cap 2016
Sac Chamber goes to Washington to try to negotiate federal dough for Sacramento.
Under pressure
Joey helps readers to work through dating, divorce and marriage.
How Kevin Johnson’s lawsuit against SN&R set in motion events that led to his political destruction
K.J. vs. SN&R returns to Sacramento County Superior Court on April 22.
Playing the Trump card
Joey advises a reader who won’t stop fighting with her stereotypically awful uncle.
I own a small business. And I support California’s minimum wage increase to $15 an hour.
I own a small business. And I support California’s minimum wage increase to $15 an hour.