Issue: March 09, 2006
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Prison futures
The last quarter century has seen a more than fivefold increase in the state’s prison population. Reforms are under way, but they won’t do much good if we fail to amend three-strikes laws and minimum drug-sentencing codes.
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Not for public consumption
Caught between a rock and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Yolo County decides it can’t host an agroterrorism workshop.
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Top cop anointed
Sheriff’s audit calls the law-enforcement agency “at a turning point"; citizens group seeks more community involvement.
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Root change
With the state’s corrections chief stepping down, let’s hope those courageous prison-reform plans continue.
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Letters for March 9, 2006
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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Harboring a grudge
A primer on the differences between Middle Easterners and the Great British.
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Drink what you like
Sometimes a $10 bottle of wine just tastes better than a $60 bottle.
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Six degrees of Turd Blossom
Bites gives readers the sixth degree.
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No right to revenge
Revenge rules these days when it comes to crime and punishment.
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No choice for low-wage workers
Assisted suicide must be examined in its economic context.
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Enduring grace
The acclaimed documentary Ballets Russes dances across the big screen at the Crest Theatre this week.
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Catastrophizing in style
Davis’ premier science-fictioneer, Kim Stanley Robinson, looks to the future.
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Miso happy
The Sacramento Buddhist Church gives Sacramentans a taste of Japan.
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Un-Bridaled
Save this one for summer; it’s a perfect beach read.
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Gave a hoot
Everything you always wanted to know about Hooters but were afraid to ask.
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Rapturocity
Goth night: not your average yuppie thumpa-thumpa.
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One woman, seven personalities
No more monkeys jumping on your back!
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Death of a Salesman
This noteworthy campus production offers a wealth of seasoned talent.
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Through a glass, darkly
Does Moxie live up to its reputation?
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Tools of the trade
Tazzina Bistro’s Rebecca Reichardt lists four must-have kitchen implements.
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Join the club
A weekly selection from the ever-expanding music scene.
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Restoration hardware
What’s really so scandalous is that it’s boring.
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Duking it out
If you like Edward Gorey, then you’ll love Kind Hearts and Coronets.
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