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Shot in the Parknew

A Sacramento cop guns down a schizophrenic man. Police say it's justified. Witnesses tell a different story. Whatever the truth, it's a tragic reminder of the region's ongoing mental-health crisis.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
09-02-2015 |
Crime & Justice
Long live the Sacramento Kings? Or hello Seattle Supersonics?new

Sacramento tends to fail when it comes to public subsidies and arenas. And Seattle's offer is a slam dunk. Yet K.J.'s mastered the NBA game. Will Sac get Maloofed again this week, or does the mayor win one final buzzer beater?
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
04-10-2013 |
Sports
Sacramento vs. Seattle: A Tale of Two Kings Arena Dealsnew

What those outside of the Sacramento bubble say about the city's new arena proposal.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
03-29-2013 |
Policy Issues
Born-Again Republicannew

A walking wounded GOP hosts its annual convention in Sacramento this weekend. Our writer goes down the Grand Old rabbit hole to see if “Reagan Nation” can pull off a rebirth.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
03-04-2013 |
Politics
Tags: GOP
The Real Face of Homelessnessnew

As temperatures drop and shelters fill with men, women and children, it's time to re-examine 10 persistent myths about Sacramento's homeless population.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
11-16-2012 |
Homelessness
Deporting the Tamale Ladynew

Will the United States send Juana Reyes back to Mexico—for selling $1 snacks outside of a south Sacramento Walmart?
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
07-27-2012 |
Immigration
Are Stoners High on Romney?new
There's talk of many cannabis advocates casting a protest vote against Obama.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
05-11-2012 |
Drugs
Ducking the Debatenew

California chefs turned lobbyists take to Sacramento to challenge the state's foie gras ban.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
05-10-2012 |
Animal Issues
Occupy's Next Actnew

Occupy UC Davis and Sacramento look to 2012.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
12-15-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Tags: #OCCUPY, Occupy UC Davis
Sacramento Tent City Returnsnew

Two years after Oprah, another homeless encampment pops up in downtown Sacramento.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
12-07-2011 |
Homelessness
UC Davis Pepper Spray Video: The Accidental Journalistnew

Traditional media watches from sidelines as a UC Davis student’s 'pepper spray' YouTube video becomes the iconic image of police violence against protesters.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
11-22-2011 |
#OCCUPY
How Sacramento Banned Pliny the Eldernew

The city's growing craft-beer scene collides head-on with a ‘wino law’ that outlawed the world’s best single-bottle specialty brews.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
11-02-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Beer, Liquor Laws
Occupy Checkbooknew

Why is the city of Sacramento spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to crack down and prosecute nonviolent protesters?
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
11-02-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Tags: #OCCUPY, Occupy Sacramento
Bill Maher is Bummednew

The comedian and Real Time With Bill Maher host on debt ceilings, Super Congresses, Obama, Rick Perry and more.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
08-10-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Far Away, So Closenew
Beloved Sacramento rock band Far broke up more than a decade ago. Now they’re reunited with a new record—and old struggles.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
05-13-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Far