Issue: May 22, 2003
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Autism’s little brother
For kids like Ben, leading a normal childhood becomes a wrenching struggle, due to Asperger’s Syndrome. And it isn’t easy on the neighbors.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Don’t ask, won’t tell
Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully refuses to release public records about police-misconduct prosecutions.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Enemy of the kingdom
Citrus Heights mother Patricia Roush takes her personal battle with Saudi Arabia to America’s bookstores.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Poetry envy
SN&R’s new Poet’s Corner is a nice break from the nonfiction world of news.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Letters for May 22, 2003
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Homeland security
A local chaplain’s memories of mass casualty fuel his concerns about automatic-weapons legislation.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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A gentlewoman and a scholar
A local art-history professor examines the neighborhoods and art of ancient Turkey and Iraq.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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It couldn’t happen here
Gorell’s big idea; Bites in court; and good Greif, Tower!
This article was published on 05.22.03
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The filibusters have no choice
The Democrats in the Senate filibuster to block extremist Bush nominations.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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A better living
Sacramento’s economy needs a living wage for low-income workers.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Short Bus grows up
Local zine Short Bus Mega-zine directs its irreverent jabs and low blows at dubious celebrities and pop-culture detritus.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Out in Africa
All hail Theroux and his new book about Africa and the cycle of life.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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South of the border
An event of note from the weekly calendar.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Oxford American
Southern literary magazine the Oxford American returns with its sixth music issue, which comes with a compilation CD. It’s great.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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The Garage is open
After increased scrutiny in the wake of the Great White debacle, Capitol Garage’s capacity is increased to 150, and the club’s calendar is full.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Slide home
Just in time for baseball season: B Street’s production of Rounding Third is a play about two coaches with an oil-and-water relationship.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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The Time of Your Life
Director Ed Claudio dusts off 1930s William Saroyan obscurity The Time of Your Life for a revival at the Actors Theatre.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Tower of satay
Sacramento has many fine Thai dining options; Chada Thai Cuisine is right near Tower Records/Books/Video and the Tower Theatre.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Food Stuff
Broadway’s Asian Food Center has great deals on fresh seafood, veggies and Far East candies.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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From Buck to Big Star
Bay Area power popper Rich McCulley should be no stranger to local music fans.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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A quieter, gentler Tinfed
Tinfed’s quieter, gentler set at the True Love captured some qualities of the band usually lost in the din.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Rosanne Cash
Rosanne Cash makes another album to help fight country music’s current wave of stupidity.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Massive Attack
Massive Attack creates another fine sountrack for navigating life in the new dark age.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Shai Hulud
Shai Hulud, more hardcore metal for you anti-Mouseketeer types.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Another Anton song
A weekly selection from the ever-expanding music scene.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Dads gum it
When is a remake not a remake? Ask The In-Laws director Andrew Fleming.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Welcome to the Jammies
A Spotlight for the Musicians of Tomorrow.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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Aubrey Penman
Recipient of the First Annual Sacramento Area Music Educators Lifetime Achievement Award.
This article was published on 05.22.03
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