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From the Sacramento Valley to the shores of San Quintin, Department of Corrections comes under renewed fire for handling of staff misconduct allegations
On May 2, 1946, six inmates on Alcatraz island made a violent escape gambit – only to find themselves in an ill-fated showdown with prison guards that lasted for over 48 hours. What became known as ‘The Battle of Alcatraz’ garnered generally positive press for federal prison authorities. Seventy-eight years to the day – on May 2, 2024 – California prison authorities walked into the state capital hoping to garner their own good press; but instead found themselves getting raked over the coals in eye-opening fashion.
Gallery: Rock the Block tackles 20 projects in underserved Oak Park neighborhood
Jeffery Walton points to the newly replaced roof at his 37th Street Oak Park home and then praises the dozen volunteers with Rock the Block working in his backyard building a fence. “It’s a blessing,” Walton says, referring to the work done on his house over the past week which...
Upcoming vote reflects rise in undergraduate labor organizing
The organizing effort at the private liberal arts campus is part of a broader “societal shift” in favor of labor unions. This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main and co-published here with permission. Jennifer Baidon Carrillo, a senior at Occidental College, stepped outside...
Equity in the Capital: Luke Wood and Albert Garcia on the importance of ‘equity mindedness’ in higher education
It’s easy to look at the idea of college and adopt a misconception that once you’re in, it’s smooth sailing. You’ll be all set. You’ve got every opportunity in front of you as long as you work hard and study and apply yourself. Well, that’s not always the case.
Are California police missing domestic violence murders? New bill would let families review cases
Joanna Lewis’s family never believed she took her own life. In 2011, investigators found her hanging from a bath robe’s belt inside a closet. The Solano County Cororner’s Office declared her death a suicide. But Lewis, 36, had previously sought restraining orders against her husband, Vacaville pastor Mark Lewis, accusing him of domestic violence.
The Sofia launches jazz series — with shows booked through December
In his new jazz series at The Sofia, saxman and educator Jacam Manricks is taking a page out of Wynton Marsalis’ book. Like Marsalis, a renowned trumpeter and educator who has made jazz more accessible to the masses, Manricks aims to enlighten, as well as entertain, in a string of performances at The Sofia dedicated to jazz legends and their iconic works.
Valley Vision poll aims to identify what Capital region needs for an inclusive economy
Do you feel financially stable? Does your neighbor? What would you do to improve the economic future of your community?. A first-of-its-kind Inclusive Economy Poll, which was released by the community coalition We Prosper Together on Monday, April 29, is seeking answers to these questions and more from residents in Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties.
Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah is blazing a new way in the Sacramento region
All-female mariachi bands are growing in popularity in Northern California, changing the genre and breaking traditional barriers. Mariachi is a storied genre of Mexican folk music, combining brass and string sounds, typically performed by male musicians. Sacramento’s Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah, an all-female band established in 2020, are just one example of the genre showcasing exciting new artists. Fans of Bonitas also see the group as proof that mariachi can empower women, spread inspiration and uplift female musicians.
Pushing in Sacramento: the state often leads change, but not for single-payer health care
Supporters say trying yearly, even if unsuccessful, is vital to keep leaders from ducking the issue. This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main and co-published here with permission. In 2022, a proposal to create the first single-payer health care system in California’s history so fractured...
Lawmakers trying to save California journalism collide with Google’s nihilistic view of the world
When I recently published a column about Google’s complacency in allowing click-baiters to gaslight the public with Artificial Intelligence – including through bot-plagiarized “news” pieces insidiously disguised to appear written by humans – I couldn’t have known that in a matter of days the tech giant would have a full-scale war going with every media outlet in the state.
Tainted tequila: The beloved Mexican spirit has become subject to added impurities; here’s how to avoid them
The world of spirits is full of legends and marketing tall tales designed to make you feel like the bottle on which you spent your hard-earned money is worth it. It can be hard to tell the difference between marketing and fact in the beverage world, because so much of the industry is built on selling you a brand’s charisma. These days, no category of spirits is more confusing and saturated with bad actors than the world of tequila. Celebrity brands, additives and elaborate bottles are all part of the smoke and mirrors designed to distract you from the juice in the bottle—so let’s chat about poorly made tequilas, how to spot them, and how one of Reno’s finest spirits curators is doing their best to get you the authenticity the category deserves.
Solving Sacramento hosts another ‘Suds & Solutions’ event for the public May 9, one focusing on an economy that works for everyone
In a truly great economy, everyone — individuals, families, businesses and industries — benefit together from growth. Given that, there’s a grass-roots effort underway to envision and build a new economy that works for all in the Capital area community. How can it happen?. Solving Sacramento’s next...
New health care teaching clinic opening in Oak Park
About six years ago, Dr. William Sands, the director of special projects for University of the Pacific’s Pacific Health Care Collaborative, was tasked with finding a place to locate this new health education program, where students could learn and practice health together in collaboration with UOP. Sands said he...
Critical audit of California’s efforts to reduce homelessness has silver linings
Despite transparency concerns, the state auditor’s report says two programs focusing on housing and preventing homelessness are cost-effective. This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main and co-published here with permission. A scathing new report by the California state auditor on governmental efforts to reduce...
Lawsuit demands that Water Board take action on outdated DWR water rights before Delta Tunnel can be approved
As salmon, steelhead and other fish species move closer to extinction – and the Delta smelt is now functionally extinct in the wild – a coalition of environmental groups and the Central Delta Water Agency are demanding that the State Water Board take action on outdated DWR water rights before the approval of the embattled Delta Tunnel is even considered.
Folsom residents pulled away from shopping local – now they’re facing a sales tax hike because of it
Folsom residents may soon decide whether to raise an additional 1% sales tax in response to a projected structural budget deficit. The city has seen a dip in revenue because of a change in consumer behavior, i.e., customers choosing to buy online rather than locally, which has slowed Folsom’s sales tax growth from 6% to 2.3% annually, according to a City of Folsom analysis of the shortfall.
State Senator Ben Allen discusses new efforts to fight plastic pollution, other eco-threats in California
SN&R recently sat down with California State Senator Ben Allen, who represents the 24th Senate District, which includes the Santa Monica Mountains and the South Bay. Allen is chair of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee. In an extensive interview, Allen told News & Review about his ongoing efforts to combat plastic pollution and other toxic contaminations in California’s environment.
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