Issue: May 14, 2015
Thanks for reading this week's SN&R! Feel free to click the links below,
but don't forget to pick up a newsprint version of the newspaper for
exclusive event picks, columns and cartoons.
The cover story this week: SN&R's 2015 Summer Guide. Let the games
begin! This extra-large issue has plenty of suggestions for nightlife,
festivals, food, daytrips and sports to fill your summer with fun!
Elsewhere in the issue: Cosmo Garvin investigates whether shield laws
protecting journalists also cover bloggers, Alastair Bland reports on
Gov. Jerry Brown's new Delta conservation plan, Garrett McCord finds
happiness with the Sultan's Feast at Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant,
Daniel Barnes flips his movie popcorn for Far from the Madding Crowd,
Joey advises a reader who catches her brother's girlfriend cheating on
him and more.
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Twist in the tunnels: Jerry Brown's new plan for Delta conservation has environmentalists divided
Governor says shut up.
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Union accuses UC Davis of exploiting foreign researchers
Administration made reparations to two misclassified workers, evaluates 200 more.
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Sac County schools called out for lack of computer science options
Oakland STEM proponent says low-income, minority students suffer.
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On Seymour Hersh and Osama bin Laden
On Seymour Hersh and Osama bin Laden.
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Letters for May 14, 2015
Readers express varied opinions on whether Sacramento is ready for a streetcar.
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Her brother’s keeper
Joey advises a reader she did the right thing by ratting out her brother's dirty dancing girlfriend.
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Discussion of homelessness in Sacramento
But no controversy at Valley Vision's Village Square.
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Keith Knight, motocross rider
Competitor Keith Knight talks with SN&R in advance of his big race at the Hangtown Motocross Classic.
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Agents of shield
On the case of the Davis Vanguard and the Yolo County District Attorney.
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Lecturers and lovers
SN&R reviews KOLT Run Creations' production of There is a Happiness That Morning Is.
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Coriolanus
SN&R reviews Big Idea Theatre's production of Coriolanus.
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Actress, advocate, orator
Laverne Cox visits Davis for a speaking engagement at the Mondavi Center.
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Long Day’s Journey Into Night
SN&R reviews Actor's Workshop of Sacramento's production of Long Day's Journey Into Night
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The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras
SN&R reviews B Street Theater's production of The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.
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The Jacksonian
SN&R reviews B Street Theater's production of The Jacksonian.
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The Homecoming
SN&R reviews Capital Stage's production of The Homecoming.
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Eat big or go home
Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant serves up food so good you'll probably stuff yourself silly.
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Shake it up
Saddle Rock, helmed by chef Kevin O'Connor, will serve upscale farm-to-fork fare; get juice and coffee in one spot at the new Insight and Sun & Soil collaboration.
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Peppery punch
Bacon & Butter's house bloody mary packs a super-duper spicy punch.
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Cold comfort
Akebono's maguro yamakake combines cold fish, rice and sweet potato.
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Ice cream, get social
Gunther's Ice Cream celebrates its 75th anniversary with a block party.
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Cherry bomb
It's cherry season! Eat, freeze or soak them in whiskey for a lovely summer treat.
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Pizza party time, excellent
Daiya now makes vegan frozen pizza to suit your 10-year-old inner-child cravings, or you can make one from scratch with faux mozzarella.
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Dylan Phillip takes the biggest shot of his second-choice career
The onetime basketball product will bring his hip-hop eclecticism and sense of gratitude to West Sacramento's First Festival.
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Eight Gigs: Cripple Creek Band
Sacramento country rock group plays Concerts in the Park.
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Eight Gigs: Danny Morris & the California Stars
Sacramento band brings stripped down, honest alt-country and rock influences to its sound.
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Eight Gigs: The Kelps
Local rockers release a new EP this Saturday.
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Eight Gigs: McAllister Keller Guitar Duo
Classical guitar duo brings old and new songs (with voice) to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.
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Eight Gigs: Philippe Sly & John Charles Britton
Duo pairs a distinctive bass-baritone voice with classical guitar.
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Eight Gigs: The Enlows
Long-time Sacramento releases its second album—the second in two years.
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Eight Gigs: Nekromantix
Psychobilly trio stops in Sacramento for the first time in a few years.
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Eight Gigs: The Waterboys
Scottish musician brings his popular Celtic-folk and rock-influenced group to Sacramento.
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Get off my lawn!
Two Portland bands return to sunny, weedy California; Concerts in the Park is in full swing; and make your plans now for the Davis Music Fest because it's almost kinda like SXSW.
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On the razor’s edge of feminism
Carey Mulligan stars in Thomas Vinterberg's smart and beautiful take on the classic 1874 novel.
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5 Flights Up
Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton enliven this otherwise forgettable midlife crisis/terrorist scare flick.
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The D Train
Jack Black and James Marsden push this high school reunion comedy into a good class.
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Hot Pursuit
Reese Witherspoon and Sophia Vergara have good comedic chemistry in this otherwise routine slapstick vehicle.
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Where Hope Grows
This Christian morality tale about an alcoholic single dad in need of redemption has its own redeeming moments.
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Lambert & Stamp
This documentary chronicles the seemingly unlikely prefab history of The Who..
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Oily goodness
Ngaio weighs the differences between oils and flowers, along with revisiting job discrimination against patients and top stoner films.
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Summer Guide Issue
The SN&R’s annual fun in the sun manual is one of our most popular issues of the year. A favorite summer tell-all, Summer Guide offers great suggestions on what to do, where to dine, and places to visit in the greater Sacramento region.
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Summer Guide 2015 Food & Drink: Classic pairings
Bearded hipsters are to beer as hippies are to granola—and other tasty (and true) culinary match-ups.
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Summer Guide 2015 Food & Drink picks
Looking for some good eats? Check this handy list of our writers’ top picks.
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Summer Guide 2015 Nightlife & Entertainment: On the night path
Making plans is a little intimidating—can you make it to your bed at the end of the night?
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Summer Guide 2015 Night & Entertainment picks
Whether you want to party hard, chill with a drink or soak up some culture, this summer's ready when you are.
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Summer Guide 2015 Arts & Festivals: A search for self
So many music festivals, so much summertime during which to enjoy them. Plus art, food and other events that will help you do you.
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Summer Guide 2015 Arts & Festivals picks
Hello Kitty, Public Enemy, fine art and deep-fried desserts: What to do, see, hear and eat this summer.
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Summer Guide 2015 Daytrips & Getaways: Hit the road
Gas up the car and find a designated driver because it's time explore some the region's best mini vacations.
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Summer Guide 2015 Daytrips & Getaways picks
Drink, find someone else to drive and take a short trip to a different state of mind.
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Summer Guide 2015 Shopping & Services: Buy. Wear. Do. Just be.
Spas, new swimsuits and hot weather accessories to make this the best-looking summer ever.
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Summer Guide 2015 Shopping & Services picks
Buzzed State Fair shopping, plus practical kitchen goods, cute clothes and tchotchkes, and stuff to make you look, smell and feel good.
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Summer Guide 2015 Sports & Recreation: King for a dream
A special Mad Libs for all you sports nuts out there.
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Summer Guide 2015 Sports & Recreation picks
It’s the season to get your butt out there and ride, jump, dive, swim and all that other good outdoors stuff.
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