Issue: March 05, 2020
This week's cover feature looks at homelessness and mental health in California with stories on the agenda laid out by Gov. Gavin Newsom in his State of the State speech and on one family's struggle to get treatment for a loved one, plus an essay from Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
In News, Raheem F. Hosseini explores the city of Sacramento's latest bid to clear homeless camps, Scott Thomas Anderson updates a bill to fund more opioid addiction treatment and Graham Womack writes about a new study that suggests the Trump administration's crackdown is increasing substance abuse among immigrants. We also have a story on how a coronavirus case in Northern California reveals problems with public health testing so far.
In Arts, Lindsay Oxford gives her take on the female-focused remake of High Fidelity and also profiles Sacramento surf-punk band Gamma People. In Stage, we have reviews of Hamlet at Sacramento Theatre Company and The Bluest Eye at Celebration Arts.
In the Garden column, Debbie Arrington previews several major events in the local gardening world, including the annual camellia contest.
In Voices, the city's first film commissioner declares her goal to make Sacramento a destination for movie and TV productions. SN&R president Jeff vonKaenel writes that politicians are avoiding inconvenient truths about health care. And I raise some concerns about the city's "Economic Gardening" program to boost small Sacramento companies.
As always, thanks for reading. To read the full stories, click the links below. But don't forget to pick up a print copy of SN&R for exclusive event picks and other content.
— Foon Rhee
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Newsom’s to-do list on mental health
California’s governor is proposing sweeping changes to mental health treatment.
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More treatment, but also more shelter
We need to help the mentally ill living on our streets.
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Will more involuntary treatment lead to less homelessness?
After accident they warned about, sisters of mentally ill man blame the state and beg governor to act.
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Stressed to addiction
Friends and family of deportees at greatly increased risk of substance use.
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Evading the drug tax
California Assembly tables opioid tax amid fears that Big Pharma would pass it onto the poor.
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Failed test?
California coronavirus case reveals problems with testing.
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Lawmaking through a loophole
Sacramento city attorney acknowledges new levee camping ban was born out of Ninth Circuit defeat, but ordinance could have gone further.
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If a Moon Tree falls at the Capitol, will Sacramento notice?
It survived space, but Capitol improvements could spell the end of a 150-foot Coastal Redwood.
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Cabin community fever
City Council approves two dozen cabins for homeless youths in north Sacramento.
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Seeding success
City Hall seeds small Sacramento companies to grow.
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Letters for March 5, 2020
Historic preservation, transportation, Delta tunnel.
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Reality TV is not real life
Reality TV shows are designed to trigger chaos.
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Making movies
City’s first film commissioner wants to make Sacramento a production destination.
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Cam Villa: Colonial Heights Kickball League organizer
A Colonial Heights resident started adult kickball games to bring the community together.
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High Fidelity goes female
The newest version of High Fidelity offers a woman’s perspective.
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Review: ‘Hamlet’ at Sacramento Theatre Company
Nothing’s rotten in this production of a notoriously challenging Shakespeare play.
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Review: ‘The Bluest Eye’ at Celebration Arts
Toni Morrison’s novel about racism and female oppression is adapted for the stage.
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The 4th annual International Women’s March returns to Sacramento
March in support of the rights of women, LGBTQ+ people and people of color.
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Band of Coyotes rock The Russ Room
Get wild with SAMMIES nominated Band of Coyotes in The Russ Room.
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SAMMIES R&B/Soul nominee Mona Villamayor at Sac State
SAMMIES voting is coming to a close, but you can see Mona Villamayor live before then.
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You don’t have to shell out for this egg festival
You better be egg-cited for the Nor Cal Eggstravaganza.
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SAMMIES Folk/ Bluegrass nominee Jessica Malone will be jamming at the Pour Choice
SAMMIES voting is closing soon, here’s a chance to see Folk/Bluegrass nominee Jessica Malone before voting ends on March 11.
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SAMMIES nominee Brotherly Mud
See Brotherly Mud at Old Ironsides before SAMMIES voting ends on March 11.
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Preview: ‘The Virgin Suicides’ at the Tower Theatre
Tower Theatre is screening a Sofia Coppola classic again, for round two of their Director’s Cup.
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Spring flowers
Camellia contest returns to Sacramento, but how many entries?
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Spoonful worth savoring
A family-owned Mexican restaurant opened its second location in the middle of Tahoe Park last November.
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Pretty in pink
This signature cocktail is a refreshing blend of hibiscus and grapefruit juice with an acidic pop from fresh-squeezed lime juice.
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A toast to quiche lovers
A tasty snack unites toast lovers and quiche connoisseurs.
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Yes, Guinness is vegan
Despite a 2017 switch, misinformation about Guinness’s beers persist.
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Changing the narrative
What can you do to help curb the stigmas associated with cannabis?
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