Issue: July 22, 2004
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Boss Doolittle
In the foothills, Representative John Doolittle hovers over local government and party politics with a presence that shapes government at all levels.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Low-power blues
New community radio stations finally power up around Sacramento.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Nathaniel’s appeal
A local family is taking its adoption case back to court and, eventually, the state Legislature.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Doolittle’s sons
Our local man in the U.S. House of Representatives makes an appearance in Fahrenheit 9/11.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Letters for July 22, 2004
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Bleeding-heart conservatives
Jeri Lardy and her husband, Gary, give up to 20 percent of their income every year to charities.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Bee-Al Qaeda link
The Bee channels terrorists while the Secret Service plays with trains.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Demos graphically split
It used to be the Republicans’ forte, but now the Democrats throughout the state are divided: Sacramento vs. locals.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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A phony prop and Fat Boy
Lawmakers’ jobs are on the line, so they unite with speed … and stealth.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Paying off a bad check
It’s time to reconsider whose face we want on the $20 bill.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Urban images
A stellar show at B. Sakata Garo this month introduces three new artists.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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The speed of the blade
Local gearheads race belt sanders and circular saws for cash and notoriety at Sacramento’s first Power Tool Drag Race.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Byrd on the wire
Senator Robert Byrd’s new book helps explain the motivations of this unlikely spokesman for antiwar Americans.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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The Essential Neruda: Selected Poems
In honor of Pablo Neruda’s 100th birthday, City Lights published these new translations of his poems.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Girthy franks for girly men
Another year, another Sammie award. Plus, a couple of mistakes.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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The good old days?
Life defies television in While We Were Bowling.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Sci Fi Hotel: The Musical Ver. 2.0
Give yourself 10 geek points for every reference you catch in Sci Fi Hotel: The Musical Ver. 2.0.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Brunette on brunette
Jackie Greene’s new album, Sweet Somewhere Bound, is quite swell.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Homeless frat party
The Brodys may be the area’s finest frat-rock band.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Sufjan Stevens
In one critic’s opinion, Michigander folkie Sufjan Stevens has made one of this year’s better records.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Electro Group
Electro Group’s new EP, Ummo, is the bee’s knees, gosh darn it.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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The Frenchmen
Remember Amy Paris? The former SN&R columnist is in a band with a fine new CD.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Son of a son of Champlin
The son of Sons of Champlin frontman Bill Champlin makes his local debut; also, a dreamy pop show with Daisy Spot, Deathray and Baby Grand.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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Let it brood
Some Kind of Monster, a new documentary featuring metal superstar act Metallica, is a surprisingly riveting movie.
This article was published on 07.22.04
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