Glasses with a difference; making a difference, too
Optician combines fashionable eyewear with outreach to underserved BY ALLEN PIERLEONI Walk through the door of That Guy Eyewear and you might think you’re in…
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Yvonne R. Walker: How to fix Prop. 13
Large corporations need to pay their fair share Proposition 13 was passed because the legislature at the time couldn’t agree how to help families stay…
Sammy’s keeps diners happy
Celebrating 75 years, restaurant reflects jovial owner BY ALLEN PIERLEONI Khalid “Kal” Farhoud was telling a joke. “When you get old, three things happen to…
Yvonne R. Walker: Giving thanks for many people
Being part of a union tops this list What am I thankful for this holiday? I’m thankful for unions, and my union in particular. Up…
Decarcerate Sacramento Celebrates Victory Over Stalled Jail Expansion
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Criminal justice reform activists won a huge victory this month, when Sacramento County Supervisors walked away from an $89 million plan to…
Iceland rises from the ashes
Beloved skating rink rebounds from arson fire BY ALLEN PIERLEONI Terrie Kerth walked a visitor out the back door of Iceland Ice Skating Rink and…
Yvonne R. Walker: Nurturing new leaders can bring change
How one Fresno worker helped his community for the better Where will we find tomorrow’s leaders? Look around; you may already know a leader in…
Del Paso Boulevard’s History
For 85 years, this fabled street has been important to the region North Sacramento was originally part of a 44,000-acre land grant made by the…
Associated Sound makes events worth hearing
Family legacy continues at Del Paso business BY ALLEN PIERLEONI One of Sacramento’s oldest thoroughfares is also one of its most dynamic. Each week, join…
Yvonne R. Walker: Union apprenticeships offer leg up
Groundbreaking program creates path to a better career Imagine how difficult it is with kids, working, saving for their education, while also trying to dream…
Decarcerate Sacramento Opposes Costly Prison Expansion Proposal
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is getting cold feet about proceeding with an $89 million expansion of Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center…
Del Paso Boulevard’s Southpaw Sushi
A well-known local chef is back with a new destination restaurant in a vibrant part of town BY ALLEN PIERLEONI One of Sacramento’s oldest thoroughfares…
Yvonne R. Walker: Honoring our veterans
Veterans served our country; now many serve our state Everybody is familiar with the Marine Corps motto, “Semper Fi”; it means “always faithful.” In the…
Yvonne R. Walker: Facing fears with a pen
These bills target real-life horror stories Ghosts, vampires, zombies; Halloween is packed with scary things. While trick-or-treating as children, we learned to laugh at our…
916 Ink Provides Young Writers Publishing Opportunities
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Three months ago, Molly Seely began a new chapter in her life by attending Amplify — a week-long summer camp for girls…
Yvonne R. Walker: Worried about your retirement? You are not alone
High earners should pitch in fair share to Social Security How do you feel about your retirement prospects? Are you optimistic that you’ll be able…
Yvonne R. Walker: Retirement security for all
Big difference between a pension and a 401(k) Thinking about retirement? For many Californians, that day will never come. They work hard their whole lives,…
