Issue: September 23, 2004
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Las mujeres problematicas
The grueling labor in the grape fields was the least of the abuse these women say they were subjected to. Now, these Yolo County fieldworkers are fighting back.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Arena wars, part two
Environmentalists contend the Blanas-Tsakopoulos arena proposal threatens land protected by the Endangered Species Act.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Making votes count
Sacramentans join the campaign to monitor elections this November.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Letters for September 23, 2004
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Chaos therapy
Confirmed pack rats hire a clutter expert. Zaniness ensues.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Giving back with Buddha
Artist Michael Welch is making 100 digital Buddhas.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Tentacles of Scoopy
Scoopy gets dissed, while Bites get right.
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No on Bush
Three more reasons not to re-elect George W. Bush.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Fighting the pro-mansion faction
“McMansions” built on the bluffs spoil the American River Parkway.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Light and shadow
Dennis Stanford’s paintings, at the 20th Street Art Gallery this month, evince an artist with remarkable ability and control.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Poet of the Sierras
Gary Snyder’s first new poetry collection in 20 years is an epic undertaking.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Palestine’s voice
Newly collected essays from the late Edward W. Said provide a voice for the people of Palestine.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Arts and the craft
An event of note from the weekly calendar.
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Feel the rhythm, taste the ribs
An event of note from the weekly calendar.
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FOXBlocker
For $8.95, the FOXBlocker will keep Fox News from infecting your set. Hmmm … might come in handy at the gym!
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Universal, à la Edith
A poem by Jamaica Ritcher Cousins of Winters.
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Hot Lips, cool tunes
Hot Lips comes to town, to sing on a big boat.
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Dramatic changes
The Studio Theatre retires Six Women With Brain Death and hires artistic director Greg Alexander.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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The raw and the cooked
With a little help from your hungry friends, you can tackle the super-sized Kintaro roll at Kintaro Sushi Bar.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Thanksgiving comes early
Far and Onelinedrawing veteran Jonah Matranga’s new band, Gratitude, makes its public debut Tuesday, September 28, at The Boardwalk.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Way, way off the beaten path
All-ages venues may be disappearing in Sacramento, but they still can be found far from downtown, like this coffee shop in Loomis.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Sherman Baker
Singer-songwriter Sherman Baker’s debut CD serves to define him in a scene dominated by Jackie Greene.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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John Fogerty
American rock icon John Fogerty makes a timely return.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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West Indian Girl
Ultimately, electronic-pop band West Indian Girl is the aural equivalent of an oregano doobie.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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Yep, Rupert’s still a buffoon
Call Me Ishmael and Quitter at Old I, Low Flying Owls and Daisy Spot at the Blue Lamp, and a bunch of great shows at the Palms.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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The zombie troof
The dark, funny Shaun of the Dead is the most entertaining horror movie set in the British Isles since An American Werewolf in London.
This article was published on 09.23.04
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