In part one of The Sacramento Press' Midtown Tattoo Parlor Directory, we gave you basic industry terms, safety procedures and the first six shops we visited. The following is part two: Relentless Tattoo 1422 28th St. Noon-10 p.m. daily $50 minimum/$100-$120 hourly, depending on artist Opened in 2007, Relentless has been in its current location on 28th Street for about a month. The shop, described by artist Chris Hampton as a "traditional shop overall," Relentless employs four artists who have experience ranging from two to 15 years. "Come in with an open mind," Hampton said. The Relentless artists are willing to work with customers until they are satisfied. "We have a good vibe; we giv

After much deliberation, you have finally done it - you have decided to get a new tattoo. Maybe it's your first. Or perhaps you have been inked before but want to try a new place. Money saved, design or idea in place, only a business is left to choose. Ask 10 friends, and you'll likely receive as many suggestions. A Google search of tattoo parlors in Sacramento only yields more discouraging results: 45 tattoo parlors, each with recommendations. Only through personal research will you be able to decide which establishment is the right fit for you. That is why The Sacramento Press has done the research for you. We visited 14 Midtown establishments to speak with owners and artists, look thr

Break out your plaid and visors for a day on the golf course with Sacramento native and current NBA player Matt Barnes. Barnes and other high-profile sports figures are in town for the second annual Athletes vs Cancer Foundation’s Celebrity Golf Invitational. The former Sacramento King began the foundation, according to his website, in 2009 after Barnes lost his mother Ann to cancer in 2007. Athletes vs Cancer spreads awareness and provides screening opportunities. “Athletes have a positive influence,” Barnes said. When athletes voice their support, it brings more light to serious situations he said. The Foundation hopes to raise $100,000 at this year's event. All proceeds from the tour

Qualify for the Northwest Division playoffs? Check. Place No. 1 and win home-field advantage? Check. Win the division championship? Check. With a 3-2 win Sunday over the San Diego Boca FC, the Sacramento Gold punched its ticket to Madison, Ala., for the National Premiere Soccer League Final Four. “It feels great to be (Northwest Division) champions,” said leading scorer Manolo Pina. Pina scored two of the three Sacramento goals. Pina’s goals came in the 29th and 33rd minutes, both times beating a hard-charging San Diego goalkeeper on a breakaway. San Diego’s Amir Vafaee scored in the 34th. The crowd was displeased with his exuberant celebration and booed loudly. The second Boca goal ca

The Sacramento Gold Futbol Club lost only twice this season, both times at the hands of the Bay Area Ambassadors. In those two games, the Ambassadors outscored the Gold 5-3. In the U.S. Open Cup in May, it was the Ambassadors who knocked the Gold out of the tournament. With an Ambassador win over the Gold June 27, the Bay Area team secured the fourth seed in playoffs, guaranteeing yet another matchup between the two squads in the first round of playoffs July 11. But the past has been forgotten. The Sacramento Gold proved why they currently hold first place in their inaugural season in the National Premiere Soccer League, beating the Ambassadors 6-3 to advance to the Northwest Division