Lisa Gonzales leaves KOVR 13
It’s always fun when a local news personality leaves to join another local news agency as they have to show excitement about the new job without seeming glad to be out of the old. Take this story from...
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Sac’s kids today
One of many fun outdoor things kids could be seen doing recently. Gold Rush Daze 1 by C.M. Keiner on Flickr I know a few of us bloggers like to joke about how we are grumpy old men trapped in svelte,...
View ArticleArmstrong, Getty and the prophet Muhammed
Speaking of freedom, a freedom of speech battle is playing out on your A.M radio dial at Talk 650 KSTE. Popular morning show hosts Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty of The Armstrong & Getty Show were...
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KCRA: “Bullying is a choice”
What choice did he have? Let me start by saying I don’t think bullying is funny. But let me continue by saying that I think KCRA’s new “Bullying is a choice” campaign is hilarious. Bullying, it’s not a...
View ArticleInteresting detail in Old Sac NYE shooting
I don’t mean to diminish in any way the tragedy that took place Monday night in Old Sac. I would just like to point out that apparently the shooting suspect was apprehended by Sac PD officers mounted...
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Nick Toma surfaces in Illinois
Looks a little Photoshopy, huh?To this day, our most popular post has to do with the disappearance of Nick Toma from local television. More than a year later, the post still receives comments. Brandy...
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Sacramento has some of the best “urban forests”
From a recent trip to Ancil Hoffman According to American Forests, a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting forests, has named Sacramento on its just released list of Best Urban...
View ArticleHalfway house proposal brings Lemon Hill together
I’m inspired by the community action being undertaken by Lemon Hill residents about the proposed “halfway house” for Federal parolees. From the media coverage I have seen, the residents seem to be...
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“Radio Matthew” accused of conspiring to hack
Chicks dig guys with skills.One time friend of this here web log, Matthew Keys (“Radio Matthew”), was indicted on Thursday in Sacramento for allegedly conspiring with members of the hacker group...
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Help ID our ‘Scumbags of the Week’
This video from News10 includes footage of the two wastes of flesh who tricked a SacState student with Down’s Syndrome out of $600. Let’s figure out who they are and nail their balls to the wall, shall...
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Tip 1: Stay indoors
Jenkinson Lake was a good way to cool off over the weekend If you have been conscious for the last week or so, you are aware that it is hot out there. As I have spent the better part of my 37 years in...
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The Sacramento Media Clickbait Award Goes To…
Oh, Fox 40. Your funny bone knows no bounds. Start making some space in the trophy cabinet now. The Edward R. Murrow Awards are coming up soon!
View ArticleSacBee reporters honored by Pulitzer
Bee staffers Cynthia Hubert and Phillip Reese were named finalists for the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting. While they did not bring home the top award, only two stories win the...
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Happy Birthday SNR!
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the Sacramento News and Review‘s first issue. As Melinda Welsh points out in her editorial, one of SNR’s greatest accomplishments is remaining locally owned and...
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Radio Matthew convicted in cyber attack
Hello again, friends. I’m coming out of the woodwork with an “In case you missed it” news item from last week. Former Fox 40 employee Matthew Keys, AKA frequent Sac Rag commenter from days of yore...
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