Sacramento: 'World Class' or Cowtown?

Katy Grimes: Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson recently expressed his interest in discussing consolidating the unincorporated areas of the County of Sacramento within the City of Sacramento. While it’s an interesting idea, and one that has been tossed around for years

Read More

Will Arnold Please Go Away?

Anthony Pignataro: I know Edmund Gerald “Jerry” Brown, Jr. isn’t supposed to seize power until Jan. 3, 2011, but in the mean time, can we please stop listening to our current governor? At the very least, we should all stop

Read More

Insurance Czar-elect Targets ER Bills

NOV. 9, 2010 By KATY GRIMES Emergency room physicians used to receive timely payments for services from insurance companies. Then managed care was ushered in and they’ve been fighting for payment ever since. The Subcommittee on Health and Human Services

Read More

Folsom Prison Museum Free!

Anthony Pignataro: Until Nov. 24, that is. But yeah: admission to the Folsom Prison Museum is free (it’s normally $2 — no checks!). According to an official state Department of Corrections and Rehabiltation press release, this generosity is to celebrate

Read More

"The Architect" Visits California

Katy Grimes: Saturday evening I met Karl Rove, often referred to as “The Architect,” by the media and political opponents. Rove, former senior advisor to President George W. Bush, was congenial, gracious and very interesting as he spoke candidly to

Read More