Citrus Heights completes its first affordable housing project in two decades
By Molly Mellon Citrus Heights’ first affordable housing development in 20 years now sits on what used to be a vacant Christmas tree lot. Sunrise…
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Big Tech cheers as A.I. gets better at gaslighting America
By Scott Thomas Anderson A couple of months ago, newsrooms began discovering that the algorithm for Google News is now boosting articles that are plagiarized…
Soul Project creates paths for Sacramento-area youth in the solar industry
By Keyshawn Davis Dariyn Choates came to Sacramento from Monterey County’s Seaside on a full-ride scholarship to play football for Sacramento State from 2016 to…
A legend’s story: Apple TV+’s two-part documentary on Steve Martin is a gem
By Bob Grimm What an excellent idea — a Steve Martin documentary told in two parts, entitled “Then” and “Now,” covering two very important periods…
Breakthrough Sacramento celebrates 30 years of education
By Jenelle Lum Maricela, a 7th grade student at the Language Academy of Sacramento, said she feels more prepared for school each year because of…
A continual effort: how Yuba Water Agency reduces flood risk for Yuba County
Created in 1959, Yuba Water Agency was formed in response to a catastrophic flood in 1955 that displaced 40,000 residents of Yuba City and killed 38. This disaster, caused by a levee collapse on the Feather River, convinced local authorities of the need for an agency to improve flood control systems in Yuba County.
Quality of Life
By Anne Stokes Conservatorship supports those in need For 25 years, Rahim Opeyany has been a voice for those unable to speak for themselves. As…
Serving the future at the Sacramento Youth Center
By Keyshawn Davis Raquel Shipp said that throughout the years she has often struggled to find a space for her three young children to play…
Economist Michael Reich on why California fast-food wages can rise without job losses and higher prices
A tight labor market and local minimum wages that are already close to the new $20 minimum are among the reasons. By Larry Buhl, Capital…
Equity in the Capital: Kacey Lizon and Kendra Macias Reed on transportation equity and what it takes to get from point A to everywhere else
By Nick Brunner We can see how Sacramento gets to work. We get to school, we get to the grocery store, or conversely, we have…
From Yuba Water Agency: What to do when the waters are rising
The chance of catastrophic flooding in Yuba County is much lower these days due to efforts by Yuba Water Agency, local levee districts and the state and federal governments to shore up levees at the Yuba, Bear and Feather rivers. But while the county enjoys a 200-year level of protection—in other words, a 1-in-200 chance of catastrophic flooding—floods are still possible.
Adult school leaders rose to save their programs in 2014, will they do it again
By Jeff vonKaenel for N&R Publications When Luma Dadwood left Iraq for safer living in the United States, she said she “left everything behind.” “I…
Here’s to the freaks
By Scott Thomas Anderson On the advice of SN&R’s publisher, I just read the new book “The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History…
Growing pains: Folsom’s population has risen at more than triple the rate of Sacramento’s since ‘South of 50’ broke ground
By Jessica Shona-Stewart Since Folsom voted to annex 3,500 acres of land in 2004, the city has grown dramatically – and many long-time residents are…
Nurses union says state watchdog does not adequately investigate staffing crisis
The California Department of Public Health says the agency is enforcing state requirements, despite deep budget cuts. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story…
What’s to Come for the Sacramento County Probation Department: Expanding supportive services to help client re-entry
The first “probation officer” was a bootmaker from Boston. In 1841, John Augustus volunteered to watch over a man in lieu of sending him to…
Advocates assert that sweeps of Sacramento’s homeless camps hinder the ability to provide healthcare
By Alexander Musa At least 227 people died on Sacramento County’s streets in 2023, despite increased spending to address homelessness. Advocates say that limited access to…
Essay: Repealing Prop. 47 is a misguided battle cry. It won’t make California safer
By Lanaisha Edwards for CalMatters Fourteen years ago, my younger brother, Vinnie Edwards, was fatally shot as he left football practice at his college. Six…
Arts & Culture Summit coming to the Capital City
By Patti Roberts Passionate artists, arts organizations, supporters, and advocates will descend upon the capital city on April 16 and 17 to highlight why arts…
Panelists advocate for mixed-use development strategies and eliminating vacancies in Downtown Sacramento revitalization effort
Housing, homelessness and safety identified as areas of focus during “Suds & Solutions” event By Cristian Gonzalez Experts and community members convened at Touchstone Brewing…