Comedian Shayla Rivera will be coming to Sacramento on Feb. 17 for a four-night run of comedy shows at the Punchline Comedy Club. This is Rivera’s first time performing at Punchline Comedy Club. She said she has performed once in Sacramento years ago, but she is still new to the city. “It’s fun for a comedian to go to a city for a first time,” Rivera said. “Sacramento is going to be a special treat for me. I plan to stick my head everywhere.” A self-proclaimed history buff, Rivera said she is excited to see the different buildings and learn more about the history of Sacramento. Rivera was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She immigrated to the United Sstates after high school and attende

Valentine’s Day has traditionally been celebrated with a simple dinner for two. Couples exchange cards professing their appreciation for one another, gift the usual candy and jewelery and call it a day. As Valentine’s Day draws closer, many people are looking to celebrate that special day in a more memorable way. Sacramento has a number of exciting events and specials to choose from on Valentine’s Day and the weekend prior. While many make reservations at their favorite restaurants, why not book a Valentine’s Day Lovers’ Cruise, provided by Hornblower Cruises, for a change? “Sacramento’s Cupid’s Valentine’s Weekend Brunch Cruise,” on Sunday, is a two-hour cruise departing from the L-S

With an all expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., and $50,000 in scholarships at stake, nerves were high for student finalists competing in the fifth annual Poetry Out Loud Contest. The competition was held in Rosemont High School’s auditorium, and the winner will move on to the state finals. The regional contest was limited to 18 students from various Sacramento County high schools, who were chosen by their high schools to compete on Feb. 3. One student did not show up to the competition. This year’s winner, Brittany Wiltz, a 16-year-old from Natomas Charter School, and runner-up, Ashay Kobelt, from Elk Grove High School, will be competing in the state finals on March 20 and 21 in Sa