London para-athlete aims to make history at Ironman California in Sacramento
Claire Danson is competing in her first full Ironman in Sacramento this weekend, hoping to become the fifth…
Alan Mandell appreciation: The heart of L.A. theater and a friend
It’s hard to describe the magnitude of the loss of Alan Mandell, an actor whose legacy extends beyond…
Contributor: My brother’s last joke changed how I understand grief
Here’s something funny. My brother Tom died seven years ago. (That’s not the funny part.) Tom was a…
Sacramento town hall focuses on domestic violence prevention
A Sacramento nonprofit hosted a town hall to support domestic violence survivors and discuss prevention following two recent…
Contributor: Charge wildfire arsonists with cruelty to animals
By Ryan HulingGuest contributor Oct. 8, 2026 3 AM PT When an investigator asked suspected arsonist Jonathan Rinderknecht…
Sacramento letter carrier honored for saving customer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento letter carrier started his shift delivering mail one day in September, and ended…
‘The Outsiders’ review: A dynamic staging at the Hollywood Pantages
The war between the Greasers and the Socs has erupted at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, where “The Outsiders,”…
Sacramento artist brings Latino history to life with elaborate Southside Park mural
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‘Tracker’ boss teases Season 4, talks move to L.A.
When CBS’ hit procedural “Tracker,” which follows a reward-seeker who travels the country to help crack missing persons…
Evacuation orders issued for Bouquet fire outside Santa Clarita
Cal Fire has issued evacuation orders for the area around the Bouquet fire in Angeles National Park, saying…
Doors drummer John Densmore jams at Homeboy: ‘Maybe I can do something here’
A couple of years ago, in a column about Father Greg Boyle, I noted that he is quite…
Jury to decide fate of L.A. nurse responsible for deadly high-speed wreck
If Nicole Linton had a seizure, then she can’t be held responsible for what happened after her Mercedes…