National focus shines on Sutter Health Park and surrounding areas as A’s settle into town
By Steve Martarano Jason Cooper, a resident of Ohio and an avid “stadium chaser” who has caught games in 30 Major League Baseball stadiums and…
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8 Sacramento events to experience in July
By Steph Rodriguez The scent of smoky barbecue and the sweet aroma of powdered-sugar funnel cakes fill the air. Neon lights flash across whirling carnival…
Audience finds treasure at ‘In a Nutshell’ June show in Sacramento
By Chris Woodard Storyteller JP Frary took the stage at The Sofia to recount the discovery of a well inside his childhood home with his…
As deportation fears come home to Sacramento, city officials and nonprofits try to form a phalanx of hope
‘Who am I without my mom?’ By Samin Vafaee Sofia Fernanda did everything she was supposed to: She graduated from high school, got a restaurant…
Lawyers clash over whether Sacramento murder suspect Amyis Coogler will stand trial as an adult
With emotions running high from opposing supporters, judge ultimately issued a final ruling By Scott Thomas Anderson Two families just met at a fork in…
How three Sacramento playwrights create worlds through stories and dialogue
By Patti Roberts Local playwright Jerry Montoya recently had two of his plays running simultaneously on B Street Theatre stages, which is why B Street…
Uncertain harvest: Agriculture’s season of gloom
While Trump considers expelling undocumented farm workers, California’s economy hangs in the balance. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…
Sacramento groups address loneliness, create community for older AAPI adults
By Amritpal Kaur Sandhu-Longoria Every week, 67-year-old Connie Bateman gets ready for a weekly outing with a volunteer from ACC Senior Services, a nonprofit that…
‘The Grown-Ups’ is a fitting amalgam of hope and looming chaos for Sacramento theater-goers
By Dave Kempa A summer camp tucked away in the forest. With the campers in bed, counselors huddle around the campfire, cracking open some beers,…
Latino theater continues its five-decade rise in the Sacramento region
By Marcus Crowder In early April, Manuel Pickett gave a guest lecture in the Playwrights’ Theatre on the campus of Sacramento State about his involvement…
Budget cuts threaten in-home assistance workers and Medi-Cal recipients
Will California gut a medical aid program created in an age of compassionate care? By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
June theater roundup: Summer is in full swing with these wonderful shows in Sacramento
By Dave Kempa Ready for those long, hot summer solstice Sacramento evenings? Or would you like to enjoy this month’s spectacular live local theater in …
The Sacramento Library’s state park passes are a hit, but will they survive the budget battle?
By Kai Arellano and Asyah Zamani Several times a day, someone leaves a Sacramento Public Library branch with a pass that grants free admission to…
How Sacramento artists are turning away from traditional markets to sell their work
By Marie-Elena Schembri Selling art in Sacramento looks different than it used to. For veteran artist Tony Natsoulas, whose ceramic sculptures are in permanent collections…
8 Sacramento events to experience in June
By Steph Rodriguez June hits the gas on summer in Sacramento with many vibrant events that turn up the music, celebrate cultures and bring everyone…
The Great Food Bank Robbery: Yolo County residents and other hungry Californians face losing their daily bread
A new landscape of scarcity is threatening even the state’s food basket regions. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the…
Where everyone belongs: Accessible arts programs and performances are blooming in Sacramento
By Helen Harlan Stand-up comedian Nina G has found a way to work her stutter and dyslexia into her act as a source of jokes….