Shop local—it’s more important than ever
Essay: Sacramento can roar back from the COVID-19 recession if we support small businesses By Sean Loloee In the mid-19th century, Sacramento was founded on a…
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More relief from COVID-19
Editor’s note: California’s small businesses want more money, while workers also want safety The economic pain—and public health danger—from the COVID-19 pandemic is nowhere near…
Back Black-owned businesses
Essay: If Sacramento’s Black entrepreneurs succeed through the pandemic, the entire community will thrive By Chris Logsdon As we start Black History Month, I encourage…
‘We will not heal and unify with words alone’
Editor’s note: The high points of the inaugural address Joe Biden should deliver I tried my hand at writing a suggested version of Joe Biden’s…
As Amazon nets pandemic windfall, Sac’s indie bookstores get a new weapon to compete
Bookshop.org is helping locally owned bookstores from Davis to Auburn disrupt the great disruptor By Scott Thomas Anderson In recent years, a deluge of journalism…
Local news on life support
Can a bill before Congress keep communities from falling into the dark? By Scott Thomas Anderson “If newspapers die, the crooks won’t cry,” Miami Herald…
Desperate times
Editor’s note: A survey of businesses and residents highlights the hard work ahead for Sacramento to recover from COVID-19 Yup, the impact of the COVID-19…
Sacramento’s spending spree
Editor’s note: The City Council is handing out the last of $89 million in federal aid. It’s up to the city auditor to make sure…
Pandemic Heroes
Cover by Serene Lusano SN&R highlights arts groups, businesses, nonprofits and people who have gone above and beyond for the community during the COVID-19 crisis…
A fair share
Editor’s note: Latino business and community leaders demand more to heal COVID-19 devastation Sacramento’s Latino community, among the most devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, could…
Protect essential businesses
Essay: Unless governor and lawmakers pass protections, abusive COVID-19 lawsuits could wipe out small firms By Travis Hausauer If the economic consequences of the COVID-19…
Surviving it all while in mourning
When a rural café lost its co-owner, the community wouldn’t let it lose everything By Scott Thomas Anderson Jon and Sina Hanning spent the last…
Lifeline for small business
Editor’s note: The deadline is fast approaching to seek city loans to survive the pandemic City Hall is trying to make sure Sacramento’s small businesses…
Dividing the pie
Editor’s note: How should Sacramento spend $89 million from Uncle Sam? Residents have ideas, but will officials listen? Mayor Darrell Steinberg and City Council members…
Fresh from Oak Park
Celebrating its 11th year, the Oak Park Farmers Market returns with health and safety measures in place When Food Source permanently closed in March, a…
Stimulus check
Mayor Steinberg has a plan for spending $89 million from the feds The city of Sacramento was fortunate to get $89 million from the $2…
Self-care for your inner Sweet Creature
Self-care is crucial, especially during these times. Whether it’s taking a long walk to clear the mind, reciting morning meditations or soaking in a warm…