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For idealists who like to believe that good eventually triumphs over evil, watching the 1976 film “All the President’s Men” is awfully satisfying.  It’s inspiring to remember that the tale of two dogged reporters uncovering a trail of villainy leading … Continue reading →

The City of Sacramento is in violation of the California Public Records Act after failing to respond to a records request concerning the proposed downtown arena, a pair of lawyers allege. On April 5, 2013, Patrick Soluri and Jeffrey Anderson requested...

In March of 2010, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson assembled a group of preeminent regional, national, and global experts in a wide range of fields and professions to determine the feasibility of several plans to build a new world-class entertainment...

I’m still kind of stunned by the way the City has handled released of the arena term sheet–detailing (sort of) the basics of the deal with the investor whales to build a new Kings basketball arena on the site of … Continue reading →

Ernesto Delgado, owner of the restaurant Mayahuel on K and 12th Streets, said his business slows down considerably on holidays and Spring Break. Instead of those who have time off coming into his establishment for lunch or dinner, hi...

This was just another wild and crazy day in a Kings arena saga that has extended into its second decade - and become more dramatic by the hour. Before

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Ron Burkle and Mark Mastrov, two of the “whales” Sacramento is banking on to get an arena built and keep the Kings in town, spoke with city council members Monday, Mayor Johnson confirmed.

Johnson told reporters that the newest …

  When you’re a gambler desperate for money, you take what you can get from the hustlers eager to give you pennies on the dollar for your family treasures. You know it’s stupid, but hey, you want in on the … Continue reading →

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It may not have been the prettiest Harlem Shake you’ve seen, but outside the 6th Man statue at Sleep Train Arena Sunday night, it was certainly the happiest.

If the original “Here We Buy” night was a message of …

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Seth Mullen and his boy Phoenix have been puttering around Haggin Oaks for years. 

“We’ve been coming here since he was 18 months. He’s six now. So that’s six years of memories,” Mullen said. 

Still, Mullen says for the …