Issue: February 13, 2020
This week, it's our annual Dating Issue, featuring Joey Garcia with four stories of finding love and learning to love better and Lindsay Oxford on three couples navigating the work-life-love balance. Also, Raheem F. Hosseini tells a family story of his grandmother's love life, Steph Rodriguez lists alternative ways to make your sweetheart swoon on Valentine's Day and Rachel Mayfield suggests five movies to test your relationship.
In News, we continue our coverage of local races in the March 3 election. Raheem F. Hosseini reports that a Twin Rivers Unified School District trustee seeking reelection in March was fined by the state's political watchdog for conflict of interest violations, while Scott Thomas Anderson looks at where Mayor Darrell Steinberg is getting his campaign cash.
In Arts, Jennah Booth checks in with Conan writer and comedian Laurie Kilmartin, who performs in Sacramento this weekend. In Stage, we have reviews of Ride Sally Ride at B Street Theatre and Almost, Maine at Chautauqua Playhouse, plus a preview of Miss Nelson Has a Field Day at Harris Center.
In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington has a scoop about the return of the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show to Cal Expo—and its permanent move to Sacramento.
In Voices, a bus rider urges that a potential transportation tax increase be used to dramatically expand bus routes, SN&R president Jeff vonKaenel writes that more manufactured housing could ease California's housing crisis and I weigh in on Measure H, a $750 million bond issue for Sacramento City Unified School District.
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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It’s about love, actually
Four stories about finding love and learning to love better.
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Pillow talk
Three couples share how they navigate work lives and love lives.
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My Oma the serial dater
My intimidating German grandmother was a prolific dater into her 80s. What was she searching for?
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Fined before reelection
Sacramento County was the fifth most politically corrupt last year, according to FPPC prosecutions.
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What next for Newsom on housing?
What does Gov. Newsom do on housing after controversial bill dies?
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One tunnel, same distrust
Initial concept for single Delta tunnel raises similar fears about eminent domain and displacement as twin tunnels.
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Kids count, but can adults?
Should taxpayers trust Sac City schools with more money?
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Letters for February 13, 2020
Slaying, restaurant closings, Vietnam.
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Hot and cold
He ghosted you, but now he wants to live together?
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The right road
Sacramento should copy Seattle and add lots more buses.
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Suzette Veneti: Drag performer and show producer
Miss Suzette Veneti talks drag, comedy and what it takes to produce a show.
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Love sick on St. Valentine’s
Flowers, chocolates and oversized stuffed bears are so passé.
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Same frame of mind
What happens when your relationship gets in the way of you and Willem Dafoe?
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Her dark materials
Comedian Laurie Kilmartin makes jokes to help her cope with life’s heavier moments.
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Review: ‘Ride Sally Ride’ at B Street Theatre
Sally Ride and Amelia Earhart’s stories really take off in B Street’s latest Family Series production.
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Review: ‘Almost, Maine’ at Chautauqua Playhouse
John Cariani’s romantic comedy weaves together multiple vignettes on love and relationships.
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Feel the fear of Valentine’s Day
Cupid may shoot an arrow through your heart, but Valentine’s Haunt will rip it out completely.
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Rock out with your hoods out.
The hooded metal heads will be rocking out with Problems with Dragons.
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SAMMIES nominee Basi Vibe wants to vibe with you.
Vibe out with Basi at Highwater.
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Harley White Jr. will get you swinging
Harley White Jr. will serenade your Valentine for you.
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Let’s do the Time Warp with Amber’s Sweets.
Amber’s Sweets will shadow cast the Rocky Horror Picture Show at Colonial Theatre.
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Preview: ‘Miss Nelson Has A Field Day’ at Harris Center
You don’t want to mess with Miss Nelson.
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The Revolutionists
SN&R Reviews a new play at Big Idea Theatre.
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Bay area transplant
The San Francisco Flower and Garden Show is moving to Sacramento.
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Sac’s little concrete bazaar
A historic and cultural strip offers a variety of authentic tastes.
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Foods that make you go mmm …
Certain foods are meant to be savored with the one you love.
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Will Legislature restrict vaping?
Will Legislature restrict vaping to protect kids?
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Let’s talk about sex—and cannabis
Cannabis sex educator Ashley Manta on how using a little THC can spice things up in the boudoir.
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