Issue: April 14, 2005
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The Dills misfortune
The longest-serving legislator in the history of California neared the end of his life amid accusations of neglect. He also married his stepdaughter. Lots of money was involved.
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High-school confidential
Nevada County becomes the focal point for the campaign against a medical-privacy law.
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Elderly intervention
Elder abuse may increase in the coming years, with more and more aging people who need care.
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Letters for April 14, 2005
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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Symbols of celebration
Local mendhi artist Renu Lal is leaving her mark one body at a time.
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Feeling the spirit
Bites climbs aboard the breathable-booze bandwagon.
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Governor Pighead
Schwarzenegger’s failure to get ahead of the curve on his political battles over reform can be explained only by pure arrogance.
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The big picture show
City leaders need to take a long look at the future of downtown Sacramento instead of attempting piecemeal fixes.
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The wrong drama
The Schiavo case illustrates a health-care crisis, if anyone wants to look.
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An incubator for culture
Need more space? There’s room to experiment at HQ, Sacramento’s newest arts venue.
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Crime and effect
King’s new book allows family members’ stories to reveal why state-sanctioned killing is not the answer.
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Two films, 125 words, no grammar
An event of note from the weekly calendar.
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Fourteen Months and Two Weeks Downtown
Max West’s novel of life “on the grid” in Sacramento heaps on the style but skimps on the substance.
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On the square
The Tell-A-Vision variety show offers free entertainment in close proximity to frozen yogurt.
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There she is
River Stage celebrates its 10th anniversary with a reprise of its first production, Mrs. California.
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Brunch season
Skip the home fries and double up on the bacon at the Ryde Hotel’s Sunday brunch.
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Pop and circumstance
Knock Knock is doing its part to bring pop sensibility to the local indie scene.
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Billy Idol
Was that a rebel yell you just heard? Billy Idol returns with Devil’s Playground.
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Whiskey Rebels
The Whiskey Rebels’ sophomore CD delivers creative inspiration through a street-punk filter.
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Mando Diao
Mando Diao has a new album out. Have you had your shots yet?
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Roll back the rug
A weekly selection from the ever-expanding music scene.
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Daddy dearest
In The Ballad of Jack and Rose, Rebecca Miller has an aging hippie preparing his daughter to face life once he’s gone.
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