California Cities Lack Unified Response on Homeless Encampments
CalMatters: CalMatters asked nearly three-dozen cities and counties throughout California for copies of their encampment management policies. Responses spanned a wide range, highlighting the lack of a unified strategy to address street homelessness across the state, even as Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing for more cohesive rules.
Follow ‘The Admiral’ to Nevada County’s Unlikely Gems
From an abandoned golf course to a freeway art installation, this online series highlights off-kilter sights in Nevada and Placer counties
From restaurants to road signs, giant sculptures and colorful houses, the “Unlikely Gems” series captures snippets of life, creativity and local flavor across the region — all with a sort of Lynchian charm that has attracted over 9,000 followers on TikTok and 34,000 on Instagram.
As AI Spreads, Sacramento Writes the Playbook for the Nation
With no federal AI law, the Golden State’s decisions may ripple nationwide
Around the world — including in the Capital Region — individuals and organizations are figuring out how AI might help or hurt them. And while the future is being built over in Silicon Valley, the decisions about how to govern the technology fall squarely on Sacramento.
How the California Government Escheated Its Way to $13 Billion of People’s Money
Looking into the loopholes of California's unclaimed property law
The state’s unclaimed property law is supposed to reunite abandoned assets with their owners. But another aim has long since taken over, say experts and attorneys for victims.
Pop Culture Cons Fight for Attention in the Capital Region
Interest in pop culture conventions and vendor markets for fans of comic books, games, cartoons, anime and film continues to grow
The owners of events for nerds, geeks and other pop culture fans aren’t worried about competing with each other, but with everything else.
Why Big Brands Are Leaving Sacramento’s Historic Districts — and Small Businesses Are Thriving
Opinion: Preserved architecture, tax incentives and ambiance help small businesses flourish where large corporations falter
Despite increased maintenance and regulatory difficulties, Sacramento’s historic districts are home to many thriving businesses.
Sutter’s Fort Returns to Its Roots: Authenticity Wins Out Over Mythology
Schoolkids still find it a delight, even without living history characters
The Back Story: Sutter’s Fort, the 6-acre state park in Midtown Sacramento, is an underappreciated jewel in the crown of the region’s historic attractions.
When There’s a Still, There’s a Way
Amador County winery Iron Hub branches out with its own brandy, starting with a homemade still
Some wineries across America, from the California coast to Maine, have expanded from traditional wine making into the distilling process, using their grapes to make high octane spirits. Here’s how Amador County winemaker Tom Jones keeps his spirits up as the wine industry trends down.
Can Sacramento Become a Tourist Destination?
Or will travelers always see it as a pit stop?
Often described by its proximity to other places, Sacramento actually sees significant traffic each year from out-of-town visitors. Here’s what draws them — and how the city is hoping to attract more.
Behind the Doors of Sacramento’s Small Food Factories
Three beloved local businesses prove that old-school flavors never go out of style
Deep inside the belly of Corti Brothers in East Sacramento, past the double doors marked “employees only,” past the walk-ins and shelves of goods and hustling employees, a piercing klaxon is sounding in the kitchen. Is it a fire alarm? Has a miscreant entered through a back door to burgle a jar of vintage marmalade? Much more dire: The cheese ravioli filling in the ravioli machine hopper is getting low.