Issue: April 30, 2015
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The cover story this week: It fakes a village. Sim City meets real
world in Curtis Park as residents scrap with a developer over parking
spots and one very unpopular gas station. Alastair Bland covers the
latest on Curtis Park Village.
Elsewhere in the issue: Raheem F. Hosseini investigates allegations of
police roughly arresting two black teens at a light-rail station, Cosmo
Garvin gets the scoop on changes coming to The Sacramento Bee, Sasha
Abramsky meets penguins in Patagonia, Daniel Barnes destroys the new
Avengers, Aaron Carnes interviews backpacker chef Kim Safdy and more.
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It fakes a village
Sim City meets real world in Curtis Park as residents scrap with a developer over parking spots and one very unpopular gas station.
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Feed the buzz: Major changes coming soon to The Sacramento Bee
Insiders discuss the paper’s big reboot and whether McClatchy can stay in the print business.
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Sacramento activist's photos of light-rail arrest spark viral outcry
Officers overpower two black youths after receiving inaccurate information.
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Campaign flier adds more controversy to Twin Rivers school board battle
School board president questions concern whether “Robla Neighbors United” even exists.
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Sacramento's Japanese American community joins pilgrimage to internment camp
Manzanar War Relocation Center detained about 600 local residents during World War II.
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Pesky details
In the spirit of two recently premiered Sacramento Kings documentaries, a few overlooked saving-the-team-from-Seattle details.
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Letters for April 30, 2015
Readers weigh in on S.B. 350, Mayor Johnson's email practices and the soda industry.
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Embrace the imperfect life
Joey advises a reader to embrace her imperfect life.
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Kim Safdy, creator of no-cook hiking meals
Kim Safdy discusses the benefits of easy-prep hiking meals—including growing your own food as you walk.
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City of Sacramento needs a better email policy
City of Sacramento needs a better email policy.
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Hey Sacramento, you should still kill your lawn
We've been saying it for years. And we'll say it again: This drought is real, kill your lawn!
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At the glacier's edge
An SN&R writer traverses Patagonia with his family to find dolphins, penguins, birds and his place at the end of the world.
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STC shakes its booty
SN&R reviews Sacramento Theatre Company's The Pirates of Penzance.
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Dogfight the Musical
SN&R reviews Green Valley Theatre Company's Dogfight the Musical.
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Fiesta en el parque
Fiesta En La Calle features dance, music, food and drink.
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Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
SN&R reviews Community Asian Theater of the Sierra's production of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.
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Cloud Nine
SN&R reviews Falcon's Eye Theatre's production of Cloud Nine.
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Factory direct
Panama Pottery celebrates the opening of its new factory gallery.
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One food truck to rule them all
Local food trucks battle it out Iron Chef style to see which one reigns supreme.
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Park it here
For a day, McKinley Park will be transformed into an open-air marketplace.
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Spy vs. spy
Viet Thanh Nguyen's novel about a Vietnamese spy exiled in the U.S. is an intriguing tale of divided loyalties.
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May the wait be with you
One writer joins thousands of other fans to endure long lines for this year's Star Wars Celebration VII.
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Beyond the caffeine fix
Shine Sacramento isn't just all things coffee; it also serves up tasty dining options.
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Lovely sweet return
A Mexican restaurant returns from a long-ago fire, a juicery bucks trends, cider continues to raise in profile and Old Soul stamps out cigarettes.
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Drink ’em if you’ve got ’em
Spend an afternoon with this marijuana-inspired session brew.
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Pick a pie
Try Federalist Public House's custom pizza option.
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Chocolate rain
The first ever Old Sacramento Chocolate Week helps us all indulge.
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Not just for shortcake
Strawberries are in season—and great in savory dishes, not just dessert.
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Persian chickpea cookies
These traditional Persian chickpea cookies are a unique vegan and gluten-free implosions of sweetness.
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One-Eyed Doll's clear eyes, full control
The members of the Sacramento via Austin band help kickstart the rock ’n' roll economy.
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Eight Gigs: Conducting from the Grave
Sacramento band brings death metal and more to the Boardwalk.
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Eight Gigs: R. Kelly
Controversial R&B singer visits Stockton.
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Eight Gigs: John Németh
Blues artist with old-school style brings his music to Sacramento.
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Eight Gigs: Byron Colborn Group
Baritone saxophone player leads his own group at this show.
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Eight Gigs: The Killer Queens
San Jose five-piece brings its modern interpretation of Queen to Harlow's.
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Eight Gigs: Beatles 1965 Tribute show
Ten local bands cover Beatles songs from 1965.
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Eight Gigs: Helmet
Metal band celebrates 20th anniversary of its classic album.
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Eight Gigs: Noctooa
East Bay group brings dark folk to Sacramento.
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The outsider
Joseph Kye explores universal themes, questions the world; Lipstick turns 15 and Faith No More brings out the hard rock dudes.
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Superhero bro-down
The latest Marvel installment is just another testosterone cog in the sequel machine.
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Clouds of Sils Maria
Juliette Binoche and Kristin Stewart are excellent in this examination of two actresses.
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The Age of Adaline
Blake Lively stars as a young widow who stops aging in this rather predictable love story.
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Little Boy
It's got a few decent actors but otherwise this WWII-era film about a buillied boy doesn't have much going for it.
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The Water Diviner
Russell Crowe stars in and directed this story about a grieving 1900s-era Australian farmer.
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No-heart Leonhart
Ngaio sends his worst regards to the outgoing chief of the DEA.
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Cinco de Mayo
Our second annual Cinco De Mayo Guide will showcase Sacramento’s rich Mexican culture and heritage. Our guide will be the “numbero uno place” to look for all the best events and festivities happening over the holiday weekend.
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