State GovernmentLegislation spurred by a ‘hot labor summer’ would let striking workers get unemploymentAugust 23, 2023 | Nicole NixonThe bill was amended late in the legislative session and would need fast-tracked approval in the Assembly and Senate before lawmakers’ September 15 deadline.
Arts and LifestyleYou can watch ‘Lady Bird,’ ‘American Graffiti’ (and yes, ‘Barbie’) for $4 this SundayAugust 23, 2023 | Chris HaganThe two classic films with ties to the Central Valley will be reissued for National Cinema Day on Sunday, Aug. 27, a promotional event put on by theater owners to lure people back to movie theaters following COVID-19 closures.
‘You’ll keep coming back’: Sacramento’s Moonbelly Bakery celebrates 1 yearAugust 22, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe East Sacramento bakery has quickly become a local favorite and community fixture with its pastry and sandwich offerings and family-friendly activities like live bluegrass and librarian storytelling.
Arts and LifestyleFirst study on Sacramento music economy finds city needs more performance venuesAugust 21, 2023 | Kristin LamThe study also found Sacramento’s music industry is more white and male than the region’s general population — at least based on the respondents.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento animal shelter waives pet adoption fees, offers veterinarian vouchersAugust 11, 2023 | Kristin LamThe City of Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter will also fix, vaccinate and microchip adopted animals for free through Sunday, Aug. 13.
‘Staggering solidarity’: How California’s summer strikes broke down wealth, class barriersAugust 9, 2023Showing solidarity with other social classes is a prominent union strategy in the so-called “hot labor summer” sweeping California. It’s too soon to say if the inter-union activity will get employers to bargain.
Arts and LifestyleBlack and Brown students are enriched by culturally reflective arts education. But can Sacramento County provide it?August 9, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaThe incremental loss of arts education since the 1980s has impacted communities of color. With new arts education funding in the state budget, advocates say the conversation should encompass culturally reflective programming. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and Lifestyle‘A safe place to express myself’: Luna’s Cafe closes after 40 years in SacramentoAugust 4, 2023 | Paul ConleyLocals say Luna’s Cafe — and the man behind it, Art Luna — have made an inexplicable impact on Sacramento’s arts scene. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleDavis-born Hasan Minhaj is reportedly being eyed to host ‘The Daily Show’August 3, 2023 | Kristin LamVariety reported that Hasan Minhaj, a UC Davis graduate and Sacramento Kings fan, is a leading candidate to succeed Trevor Noah as host of “The Daily Show.”
