Issue: June 24, 2004
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Don’t tread on us
The federal government, led by President Bush, has pushed the envelope in cutting back on environmental protections. But California is pushing back in court with some success.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Let’s make a deal
Sprawl opponents deride the governor’s budget pact with local governments.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Second thoughts on three strikes
Although popular in the polls, the reform initiative continues to cause controversy.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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CA vs. USA
States’ rights used to be a favorite issue of conservatives, but the Bush administration has changed that.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Letters for June 24, 2004
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Renewed inspiration
After a major health crisis, sculptor Melinda Johnson has found renewed inspiration in curating local art shows.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Chicken runs, massages and Moore
PETA cards kids while John Doolittle makes his film debut.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Power failure
When the lights go out, ask the dim bulbs in Sacramento why they didn’t try to do something about an inadequate electrical supply.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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College—where the elite meet
According to a new report, hundreds of thousands of eligible students will be denied access to California’s community colleges in the next decade.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Caring is cost-effective
In-home health care is a cost-effective way to care for the ill and disabled.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Music of the spheres
This month, the 20th Street Art Gallery features (among many other things) some intriguing computer-generated planetary art.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Return of the rock ‘n’ roll king
A year ago, local roots-rock legend Grub Dog burned out on Sacramento and moved to Austin, Texas. He returns to play this week, having learned a thing or two.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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He’s alive
Author Alex Garland has come out with another page turner to put on your summer reading list.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Tricks of the blade
An event of note from the weekly calendar.
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Handbills of the living dead
An event of note from the weekly calendar.
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Rattlesnake Review
Finally, a local poetry ‘zine with teeth, er, fangs.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Site-R Raven Rock
Psst! Wanna see satellite photos of Dick Cheney’s bunker?
This article was published on 06.24.04
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The History of Oak Park
A poem by Marc Brush Peacock of Davis.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Looking for a Faustian bargain
The city shuts down the Exploding Opera’s Faust before its premiere; go see the Joy Buzzards on Friday.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Telephone follies
Foothill Theatre Company’s Fully Committed is a one-man workout disguised as a hilarious New York comedy.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Midtown soul stew
The Pleasure Seekers, a soul cover band made up of some well-seasoned local musicians, locks into a groove.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Slingers, architecture and upcoming departures
Blues guitarist Jimmy Pailer and jazz axman Ross Hammond go at it on 15th Street (sort of), and Sacramento has some departures.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Velvet Revolver
Guns N’ Roses minus Axl plus Stone Temple Pilots’ Scott Weiland equals excellent rock, believe it or not.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Transmission found
Model A, more a band than a jalopy in someone’s driveway, brings its dense sound to the Blue Lamp on Saturday. Oh, and KMFDM is here Thursday.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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Express yourself!
Actor-filmmaker Mario Van Peebles plays his blaxploitation filmmaker father, Melvin, in Baadasssss!, which chronicles the making of the elder Van Peebles’ 1971 classic.
This article was published on 06.24.04
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