Issue: August 14, 2014
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The feature story this week: Ambition as a rider. Lyft, Uber and taxis
want your cab fare. Who has the fastest, cheapest, nicest ride in town?
Lien Hoang talks to drivers on all sides, while SN&R staff tests the
three modes of transport in a race across Midtown.
Elsewhere in the issue: Raheem F. Hosseini investigates hate crimes
against the homeless after a recent attack in Sacramento, Cosmo Garvin
wonders if big-box retailers belong in Curtis Park, Janelle Bitker talks
dairy with Midtown's cheesemongers, Jonathan Mendick discovers the next
level in hash browns at Dad's Kitchen and more.
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Taxis, Uber and Lyft battle for Sacramento cab fare
Looking at the great and ugly of rideshares as California lawmakers debate their future.
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The Uber, Lyft and taxi challenge: Who’s faster, cheaper, nicer, cleaner, easier?
SN&R writers become riders to see who gets you from point A to B the best.
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Sacramento attack on homeless couple mirrors national trend of violence
Teenagers assault against two women re-enforces danger of living on the streets.
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Dispatch from the grand-opening of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.'s giant new East Coast brewery
Northern California’s biggest craft beer brewery will still make a ton of beer just north of Sacramento.
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Kevin Johnson should focus on affordable housing and income inequality here in Sacramento
Kevin Johson should focus on affordable housing and income inequality here in Sacramento.
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Letters for August 14, 2014
SN&R readers chime in about Fox40 anchor Sabrina Rodriguez, bicycling accidents in Sacramento, the science of happiness, and Nestlé and the drought.
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The 23-year-old virgin
Stop assuming that having a boyfriend is an indicator of normality or attractiveness.
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Conservation or energy creation?
Arlen Orchard, Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s new CEO, faces tough choices.
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Potent, portable potables
The Sacramento bartender goes rogue, and shows why bottling his cocktails shouldn’t be a crime.
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The ‘right’ way’s grief
Here is exhibit número uno on why Mexicans don't want to enter el Norte the “right” way.
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Should Sacramento limit or ban strip-mall chain stores?
Should Sacramento limit or ban strip-mall chain stores?
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New Sacramento development is great, but let’s keep Midtown affordable for those who made it what it is today
New development is great, but let’s keep Midtown Sacramento affordable for those who made it what it is today.
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Kevin Johnson still using mayor’s office as political fundraising ATM
Kevin Johnson still using mayor’s office as political fundraising ATM.
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Sacramento cheese artisans live life on the wedge
With the rise of farm-to-fork and local foodie culture, the Sacramento cheese scene ripens to maturity.
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Cheese and cocktails? Yes!
Cocktail and cheese pairings aren't really a trend yet, but that single-malt Scotch pairs perfectly with a nice Stilton.
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Pairing off
Cheese pairing tips to help figure out what goes best with that earthy, mushroomy cheese—and other taste-bud mysteries, solved.
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The caged bird sings
SN&R reviews a production by the B Street Theatre.
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It's Only a Play
SN&R reviews a play by the Closet Door Theatre Company.
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Master of impersonations
Master impressionist, actor and comedian Aries Spears performs at the Punch Line Comedy Club.
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The Golden State
SN&R reviews a production of a SoCal reinvention of Molière's classic The Miser by Main Street Theatre Works.
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Big idea, tiny reads
The Little Free Libraries network promotes a free-for-all community spirit.
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Breathe deep
Everybody poops, but not everybody has to stink, thanks to this odor-eliminating spray.
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Fresh feminism
Essayist Roxane Gay takes on Girls, Chris Brown, education and privilege in this smart and witty collection of feminist think pieces.
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So squirrelly
Squee! The Squirrels of UC Davis sure are cute.
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Take a family vacay to Flavortown
Dad’s Kitchen in Fair Oaks serves what you’d might eat at home if Guy Fieri was your dad.
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Grub 'n' go
Sacramento County is working on two different projects involving food for people on the go.
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Edible flower crown
The farmers market is online at Kingbird Farms in Galt.
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Breaking rad
Sacramento’s local super group Broken Voice Club really doesn’t care if you like it—but you probably will, anyway.
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Sound Advice: Kanye and other Outside Lands adventures
There were duck fritters, duck costumes and, oh yeah, Kanye West, at this year's Outside Lands festival in San Francisco.
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The soul-saver’s sin
John Michael McDonagh’s latest about a priest who must atone for the sins of others is a deadpan comedy. Really.
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The Hundred-Foot Journey
Om Puri, Helen Mirren and Charlotte Le Bon charm in this latest from Lasse Hallström.
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Into the Storm
This film about storm chasers is just a rehash of the '90s flick Twister.
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Magic in the Moonlight
Emma Stone and Colin Firth star in what is essentially just another mediocre Woody Allen gimmick comedy.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Michael Bay produced—but unfortunately (?) didn't direct—this choppy and witless take on the animated TV series.
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SN&R’s pot columnist explains Senate Bill 1262
SN&R’s pot columnist explains Senate Bill 1262.
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