Issue: February 20, 2014
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The feature story this week: The Hustler: James Cavern, who lands on
/The Voice/ this week, succeeds in music by really, really trying.
Rachel Leibrock interviews the up-and-coming singer songwriter.
Elsewhere in the issue: Steph Rodriguez reports on the debate over
marijuana legalization ballot strategy, Raheem F. Hosseini revisits the
Sacramento Senior Safe House with a funding update, Jeff vonKaenel
critiques Kevin Johnson's State of the City address, Dave Kempa
discusses the stigma of being an atheist, Daniel Barnes reviews
Hollywood's worst movie bombs, and more.
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James Cavern, who lands on The Voice this week, succeeds in music by really, really trying
For the Sacramento talent, music is a full-time gig. And one not without risk.
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Will Sacramento Steps Forward survive?
A new director takes over the region’s main homelessness organization, but old problems remain.
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Marijuana advocates debate whether to legalize cannabis in 2014 or 2016
Two different initiatives already vying for this November's ballot.
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When it comes to event and entertainment permits, Sacramento is the ’City of Fees'
When the city council updates its events-permit policy this spring, it should make life easier for the everyday Sacramentan who wants to celebrate and make a difference.
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SN&R readers comment on Oak Park neighborhood's development, the drought and Sacramento Kings arena conflicts of interest
Letters for February 20, 2014.
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The girlfriend checklist
Joey advises a reader to salvage his relationship by facing the facts.
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The stigma of being an American atheist
Life is a lot easier for nonbelievers who keep their mouths shut in the United States, where 50 percent of the population find atheism “threatening.”
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Sacramento’s State of the City goes pep rally
The mayor's annual speech was not his finest moment.
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A Sacramento filmmaker’s teenage suicide note finds new life onscreen
Filmmaker Tom Botchii’s new short film centers around a suicide note he wrote as a teen.
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Anti-vegetarian braggarts
The Mexican explains that of course Mexis can eat a perfectly fine vegan diet, and why chicos join gangs.
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Kevin Johnson turned Sacramento's mayor's office into a fundraising tool for his own pet projects
There are no real consequences from the Fair Political Practices Commission for bending and breaking the rules.
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The name game
Want a building or freeway named after you? Here's the skinny on naming public works after politicians and power players.
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Sacramento is arena addicted
Mayor Kevin Johnson’s State of the City address was fit mostly for a King.
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Obama should deny the Keystone XL pipeline
The resulting emissions would mean "game over" for the fight against climate change, as NASA climate scientist James E. Hansen has warned.
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SN&R critic detonates some of film's biggest box-office bombs
Forget the Oscars, it's time for the worst of the worst. SN&R film critic Daniel Barnes examines the biggest, baddest crimes against cinema.
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My life has been a tapestry
SN&R reviews a production of Gee's Bend by Celebration Arts.
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Boosting the Bard
The Davis Shakespeare Ensemble starts a new festival, adds more performances and changes locations this summer.
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Reading and rocking in the library
Poets Stephen Dunn and Barbara Hurd and folk-rock group Take Jack will all participate in an event at the library.
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Jack of all trades
Comedian Jack Gallagher performs music and tells stories in his latest show.
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Can’t stop, won’t stop
Organizers of the #MoveSac showcase aim to unite Sacramento’s hip-hop community.
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A better sizzurp
Wake up and oour some Wired Wyatt’s caffeinated maple syrup on that next batch of waffles or pancakes.
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Elevate your argument
Confront the pestiferous mushrumps in your life with the Shakespeare Insult Generator.
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Not just for vegan college students
This Davis Indian-food buffet offers a wealth of vegan and vegetarian options.
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Almost fancy
Selland’s Lunch Break for a Cause features catered appetizers, art, a chef’s competition and a waiter competition.
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Healthy, happy blog
Kathy Patalsky’s vegan-recipe website is not short on creative and well-photographed eats.
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Sherman Baker runs on cat power
Sacramento singer-songwriter Sherman Baker talks felines, feelings and music.
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True love, tune-ups and twerking in the 916
Kevin Seconds resurrects old True Love Coffeehouse singer-songwriter showcase, and Sacramento rappers mine the cutting-room floor for a new mixtape.
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Freezer burn
This adaption of the 1983 Mark Elprin novel is an epic fail.
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About Last Night
Kevin Hart and Regina Hall make a great rom-com team in this remake of the 1986 film about modern love and hooking up.
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Endless Love
This remake of the 1981 Franco Zeffirelli teen love story plays like an episode of a better-than-average CW drama.
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Banking cannabis
The United States Department of Justice has just announced that state-recognized businesses doing legal marijuana trade can now use banking services.
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