Marcos Bretón
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Megan Rapinoe took her first steps toward soccer stardom in Elk Grove. That’s right – Elk Grove
World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe got her start in soccer in Northern California. The US gay athlete has taken on President Trump and equal pay for women players. Her youth was spent in Elk Grove and Redding. → Read More
You can’t believe the homeless count – you can only believe we don’t know what’s going on
The recent Sacamento homelessness count relied on more people over a greater area, with an increase that may not reflect what is happening. Marcos Bretón says we don’t know enough about the homeless. → Read More
Sacramento Police officer Tara O’Sullivan died a hero. The city will never forget her
Sacramento Police officer Tara O’Sullivan died helping an alleged victim of domestic violence, shot and killed while helping another woman. Adel Ramos is the suspect charged in her murder. → Read More
She says she was sexually assaulted and ignored. ‘You guys are going to listen to me.’
Sierra Janosec, a heroin addict, says she was assaulted in the emergency room of UC Davis Medical Center. Marcos Bretón says she has hired attorney Melina Guzman to sue the Sacramento hospital for negligence. → Read More
Cops in the Sacramento PRIDE parade: You are more than what you wear
The agreement to allow Sacramento Police to wear uniforms in the PRIDE parade shows the cops and the LBGTQ community can work out differences. Marcos Bretón says this is a powerful moment of reconciliation. → Read More
The myth of Kamala Harris. She’s just not who she appears to be.
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris comes home to San Francisco for the Democratic Convention as a face in a crowded field of presidential candidates. Marcos Bretón says the former prosecutor and cop advocate is not the liberal progressive she claims to be. → Read More
The myth of Kamala Harris. She’s just not who she appears to be.
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris comes home to San Francisco for the Democratic Convention as a face in a crowded field of presidential candidates. Marcos Bretón says the former prosecutor and cop advocate is not the liberal progressive she claims to be. → Read More
The myth of Kamala Harris. She’s just not who she appears to be.
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris comes home to San Francisco for the Democratic Convention as a face in a crowded field of presidential candidates. Marcos Bretón says the former prosecutor and cop advocate is not the liberal progressive she claims to be. → Read More
The myth of Kamala Harris. She’s just not who she appears to be.
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris comes home to San Francisco for the Democratic Convention as a face in a crowded field of presidential candidates. Marcos Bretón says the former prosecutor and cop advocate is not the liberal progressive she claims to be. → Read More
The myth of Kamala Harris. She’s just not who she appears to be.
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris comes home to San Francisco for the Democratic Convention as a face in a crowded field of presidential candidates. Marcos Bretón says the former prosecutor and cop advocate is not the liberal progressive she claims to be. → Read More
Gag me with a Walkman. Caught between Boomers and Gen Xers, I make fun of both
As Generation Xers are following Baby Boomers into reflecting on the events of the ‘60s and ‘70s that shaped them, the generation in between just shakes its head. Marcos Bretón says he’s weary of the tedious reflections by both. → Read More
Give the mayor credit, he’s willing to dive into the school budget cesspool
After congratulating teachers on winning their raises, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg stepped into the fray unlike other politicians. On his website Sunday he urged them to resolve the budget problems and suggested a parcel tax. → Read More
The Sacramento teachers union won the raises it wanted. Who loses? The kids.
An arbitrator agreed with the Sacramento City Teachers Association that the Sacramento City Unified School District should pay 14 percent raises. Marcos Bretón says, to avoid insolvency, the district must cut music and sports programs for kids. → Read More
Missing in the list of priests accused of sexual abuse: The silent victims
A church list showed more than 40 priests in the Diocese of Sacramento in California were accused of sexually abusing about 130 victims, and Catholics must reckon with this. Marcos Bretón says that this is only part of the problem. → Read More
River City, meet your riverfront. Old Sacramento might finally shed the blahs
Sacramento’s and Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s plans to redevelop the Old Sacramento Waterfront will cost more than $40 million, provide a grassy park, a venue with views of the river, and possibly a floating barge with a swimming pool. → Read More
Sacramento Kings, you are being held hostage by Walton allegations. Say something.
Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton’s lawyer has defended him against the accusations by Kelli Tennant, but the NBA team has remained silent. Marcos Bretón says this holds the team hostage, risks good will with fans, creates a PR nightmare. → Read More
Are the Kings cursed? Doesn’t matter, they must deal with the Luke Walton case fast and fairly
A week ago, Luke Walton was the Sacramento Kings answer to becoming NBA winners. Marcos Bretón says the coach, facing sexual assault allegations, is a “stress test” the team needs to pass for its fans. → Read More
Before Mayor Pete, Mayor Chris helped pave the way in West Sacramento
Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced his presidential candidacy April 14 in South Bend, Ind., and speaking for him was West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon. Marcos Bretón writes that Cabaldon, who is also gay, helped lead the way for Mayor Pete. → Read More
The dream of soccer in Sac: ‘There was nothing that could stop us’
MLS decided to expand its soccer league from 27 to 30 teams, virtually assuring Sacramento’s bid. This would be a culmination of a farfetched dream that created the Republic FC and the spirit to bring major league sport to the railyards. → Read More
Sacramento is poised for a big soccer win. All the MLS has to do is say, ‘yes’
Major League Soccer meets in Los Angeles and will decide, but probably not announce, what cities to include in expansion. Sacramento has made its pitch and, should it get the nod, the decision would dramatically enhance the quality of life here. → Read More