Measure U

Build back better

Editor’s note: Sacramento refocuses on creating a more inclusive economy, post COVID, but the plan has a curious gap Sacramento’s effort to build a fairer…






The loudest voice

Editor’s note: Sacramento council members are told the police can’t be fixed, so must be defunded If Sacramento City Council members listen only to the…


Under pressure

Editor’s note: Sacramento’s mayor offered police reforms. Many Black leaders are demanding more. With no meeting this week, the City Council won’t debate police reform…



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…


Editor’s note: Smart money

Wanted: Great ideas for economic justice Proposals are rolling into a committee of experts advising the city of Sacramento on which ideas will best improve…


Essay: A second chance

Sacramento should use Measure U money to clear criminal records By Nia MooreWeathers During the Measure U campaign to increase the sales tax and in…


Editor’s note: The 99 percent

Sacramento citizens panel pushes for economic justice After watching the first three meetings of the citizens committee that will suggest how best to spend Sacramento’s…