Sacramento’s Anya McInroy documents milestones in their most honest state
By Justine Chahal Anya McInroy has known from a young age that life is fleeting. McInroy had been diagnosed with kidney failure when she was…
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Straight out of Project 2025: Trump’s immigration plan was clear
The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. By Kate…
On eve of strike, Kaiser nurses sound alarm on patient care
More than 31,000 nurses and health care workers plan to walk out next week following months-long stalemate with Kaiser. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main…
Winter of discontent: Governor trumpets gains on homelessness while those living on Sacramento area streets suffer through a dangerously cold season
By Scott Thomas Anderson For the moment, Nancy Neilson escaped danger. In mid-December, as the weeks of spine-bracing fog gave way to rapid downpours, Neilson…
Finding safety and support: How My sister’s House helps AAPI survivors of domestic violence in Sacramento
By Amritpal Kaur Sandhu-Longoria When 33-year-old Jasmine thinks about her life, she reflects on how far she and her two children, ages 13 and 5,…
Honduran grandfather who died in ICE custody told family he’d felt ill for weeks
Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz is one of six people to die in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody less than three weeks into 2026. By Kate Morrissey,…
Strengthening the Coalition
Jakara Movement organizer Jaskeet Kaur joins MOVE the Valley’s leadership team by Stacy Brandt With midterm elections on the horizon and communities across the Central…
Surviving ICE as a legal observer in Northern California: Regular Sacramento protests happening at two locations
Minnesota shooting of Rene Good by ICE Agent begs the question “Could it happen here?” By Ken Magri “If they come for you in the…
Multimedia artist Raffa Chavez plants himself in Sacramento
By Lisa Thibodeau Raffa Chavez’s childhood was scrappy, but he always felt the call of the spotlight. His parents worked as farm laborers to support…
Sacramento-area instructors, students will return to a tense landscape as measure to stop antisemitism collides with questions of free speech
By Aaron Smith and Zoya Altabaa In the wake of California Assembly Bill 715 passing, educators have been filled with a mounting sense of concern…
Can California’s new Immigrant laws help — and hold up in court?
Experts are watching whether state protections can help shield immigrants from Trump’s crackdown and survive legal challenges. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story…
SMUD cancels agreement with Coyote Creek Project that would spark massive tree destruction and impact threatened wildlife
By Dan Bacher The Sacramento Municipal Utility District, or SMUD, has cancelled its power purchase agreement with DESRI, a company seeking to build a controversial…
8 Gigs: Sacramento storytelling, cult-classics and bold fashion this January
By Steph Rodriguez While winter begs you to stay in, Sacramento’s musicians, storytellers and artists are doing the opposite — filling January with live moments…
Start the new year off with one (or more) of these Sacramento area shows
By Odin Rasco Spectacles and suspense in equal measure are coming to Sacramento stages this January, providing a perfect reason to escape another night of…
Section 8 housing assistance in jeopardy from proposed cuts and restrictions
Trump and Republican lawmakers want steep funding cuts, while new eligibility rules from HUD would imperil housing for millions of people. By Robin Urevich, Capital…
SN&R’s top ten stories of 2025
Based on reader feedback, web analytics, SN&R’s storytelling history and the broader community conversation, here are the top ten stories for 2025 that we think…
The year in movies: The last 12 months brought us a wealth of fantastic films
By Bob Grimm In general, this wasn’t a great year to be on the planet. (Don’t get me started.) But it was actually a great…