COVID-19 cover?
Critics cry foul as Sacramento passes embattled telecommunication plan with public’s voice lowered by lockdown By Scott Thomas Anderson Last year, Sacramento City Hall was…
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Complications of COVID-19
Likely delay in 2020 Census will push back new election districts and perhaps 2022 primary
A pandemic budget
Businesses are closed. Sales taxes are plummeting. But Sacramento officials don’t plan service cuts. It’s budget season at Sacramento City Hall, and in normal times…
Letters: Coronavirus, Trump, taxes, etc.
Trump propaganda We received a postcard from President Trump in our mailbox. It states in bold letters: “PRESIDENT TRUMP’S CORONAVIRUS GUIDELINES FOR AMERICA.” Reading through…
Editor’s note: A big dust-up?
Some Sacramento City Council members want to crack down on leaf blowers It’s a quiet Saturday afternoon, and after a rough week at work, you’re…
Letters: Coronavirus, jobs, levee, election, etc.
When government is life and death Re: “Stepping up the fight” by Ana B. Ibarra (News, March 12): With each passing day, the world faces…
Essay: The deadbeat state
Rather than just begging for state crumbs, the city of Sacramento should seek compensation for the city resources and services that the state of California…
Editor’s note: Will we pass this test?
Because Sacramento isn’t home to many millionaires, it’s going to take all of us to get through the corornavirus shutdown The coronavirus pandemic is an…
Editor’s note: Will City Hall bite the bullet?
A consultant says Sacramento can save millions, but some ideas target workers and unions A consultant just handed Sacramento City Hall a list of 26…
Essay: Love on the levee
If the city bans camps along the river, where are the homeless supposed to go? By Lacey DeVivo “Peace like charity, begins at home.” Franklin…
Editor’s note: Political bedfellows
Sacramento council members split on endorsements For voters—and especially for political junkies—it’s always intriguing to see how elected officials line up in local elections, particularly…
Essay: Cannabis, crime and corruption
Retail bans and license limits are bad for marijuana legalization By Diane Goldstein Recently, Sacramento’s cannabis market was embroiled in an international scheme involving Andrey…
Editor’s note: Tipping point
Avoiding more garbage rate hikes may hinge on smelly contract Sacramento City Council members gave residents a break, lopping off the final two years of…
Essay: Ready to launch?
Starting a weed business isn’t easy, especially for equity applicants By Eric Luchini Sacramento is one of several California municipalities promoting social equity in the…
Editor’s note: Capitol success
Mayor says Sacramento must get more from state When someone who used to be California’s most powerful legislator makes a point, you have to take…
Editor’s note: Out of step on housing?
A ‘transformational’ Sacramento affordable housing project isn’t quick or cheap When it opens, Mirasol Village in Sacramento’s River District will not be your grandfather’s public…
Editor’s note: We draw the lines
New Sacramento panel will try to take politics out of election districts The 2020 Census is a big deal. One reason why is that Sacramento…