Issue: January 23, 2003
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The Budget Czar
We’re sick of all the whining about the state budget. Cuts must be made, and who better to swing the ax and do the dirty work than SN&R’s Budget Czar?
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Cops hop on hip
An arts venue has been closed by building inspectors, but city officials and the venue’s organizers disagree about the reasons why.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Letters for January 23, 2003
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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What would Jesus say?
Jean Holsten, a gay activist, is taking on the church in which she was raised.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Cautious left turn
Assembly members have formed a new caucus to focus on civil rights, the environment and other progressive issues.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Who’s guarding the union?
The prison guards’ union likes to throw its considerable weight around Sacramento, yet it does a terrible job with inmates and overtime.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Double bubble trouble?
Sacramento’s inconspicuous nature rides to the rescue of the local economy.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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The stupid ordinance
A law prohibiting adults from playgrounds is unconsititutionally vague.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Geek is good
Local cable-access horror-movie host Mr. Lobo dials into the true Sacramento zeitgeist.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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A generation betrayed
Daniel Ellsberg’s Secrets might be the most important book to emerge regarding the Vietnam War.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Just the two of us
An event of note from the weekly calendar.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Trouser Press
Curious about punk, new wave and alternative rock? The Trouser Press guides are now online.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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This Dogstar’s got fangs!
Two locals and two former locals form the four-fifths of Ghost of the Robot that do not play vampire Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Crossroad blues
Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot turns 50 this year, and the Actors Theatre stages a fine production to honor that anniversary.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Marriage of Saints
Actress Shelandra Goss turns in a top-notch performance as Sao in the one-woman play Marriage of Saints, now at California Stage.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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The Love Suicides at Sonezaki
Nevada City-based Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra stages The Love Suicides at Sonezaki.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Deep-fried sushi thang
A frightening new trend, deep-fried sushi, continues to rear its head in Citrus Heights, this time at Wasabi Sushi Bar & Grill.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Food Stuff
Don’t like taking those calcium tablets? Try the braised sole at First Choice in Midtown.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Mark of the Beast
Luxt, Sacramento’s reigning “cyber-voodoo” band, continues its plan for global domination with its new CD, American Beast.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Sizzling and freezing at Sac’s newest venue
A new Wednesday-night series at a drafty Midtown performance space offers a fine spotlight on Sacramento’s emerging Americana scene.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Dragstrip Riot
Rockabilly is not dead. Dragstrip Riot will kick your ass. Nuff said.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Paul Weller
Paul Weller turns in a surprisingly strong new record.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Sportin’ a Woody
A weekly selection from the ever-expanding music scene.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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Farm fresh
Tully explores the bonds between father and sons, brothers, lovers and friends.
This article was published on 01.23.03
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