Issue: May 21, 2009
SN&R readers,Did you know California is only one of two states nationwide that provides taxpayer-funded automobiles to its state legislators? What’s more, legislators who’ve taken advantage of this—and nearly all do—have logged some 100 million miles since 1975, costing taxpayers $80 million!Whoa. R.V. Scheide reports in this week’s cover story.Want more news and entertainment? You got it: Cosmo Garvin reports on a charter committee aiming to overhaul City Hall, Jackson Griffith looks at the railyards cleanup-and-construction process, local arts writers deconstruct and stereotype Sacto’s citizens, Nick Miller reports on ‘burbs bands, and food critic Greg Lucas bones up on his French.Think Free and keep reading!
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Beyond driven!
California’s legislators pimp out their automobiles at taxpayers’ expense.
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Driven to excess?
All-time top ten legislative car spendthrifts, according to Assembly and Senate records.
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Fixing City Hall
Charter review committee to consider overhaul of Sacramento local government.
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Marijuana’s tipping point
Is a tidal wave of reason about to change our pot laws?
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A real emerald city
Learn how about green construction at a seminar series in West Sac.
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No more moonscape
After two decades of cleanup, construction will finally begin at the old Southern Pacific rail yard.
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Letters for May 21, 2009
Love, hate, indifference—readers express their opinions, sometimes about each other.
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Love and death
A local musician believes her deadly disease is a gift.
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The chamber in me
For one novice, Cap-to-Cap was an eye-opening trip.
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Lights, camera, bullets
Making a movie isn’t just shooting film …
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Tommy Chong ain’t Mexican
The Mexican on pirates, Cheech and Chong, and racist pendejos.
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Case closed
Inspector general says St. Hope settlement was a political hack job.
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Investigation, please
We’ve known torture doesn’t work since the 17th century. Why quibble now?
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Editorial Cartoon
This week’s cartoon from the mind of John Kloss.
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Angels, demons and silliness
Is Angels & Demons anti-Catholic? Hey, wait! It’s just a movie.
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Me, you and everyone Sacramento
A complete list of all city residents.
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The Complete History of America (Abridged)
SN&R reviews a current production at Capital Stage.
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Dear Harvey
SN&R reviews a current production at Lambda Players.
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My Name is Rachel Corrie
SN&R reviews a current production at Beyond the Proscenium Productions.
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Sordid Lives
SN&R reviews a current production at Lambda Players.
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Float your boat
Sink or Swim Cardboard Boat Race: Do it for the fire ants.
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Ode to the Sacramento County Fair
You’re still cheap, even at 73.
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And … it’s a wrap
Sacramento Ballet wraps up the season they saved.
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English lit for the undead
Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. And zombies.
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Gold Country Antique Store
A poem by Robert M. Stanley of Sacramento.
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Wayman Tisdale
SN&R writer remembers time she spent with Tisdale.
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Wayman’s World
SN&R reprint from 1993: The life and loves of a Sacramento King.
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Mommy not-so-dearest
Murderous mommy. Obsessed sister. What’s a confused lad to do?
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As French as it gets in Sacramento: Café Rolle
Salmon is king at this lovely little cafe.
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Pedaling food
Too lazy to drive? Have someone bike your food to you.
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Just beet it
Koval’s Trade Market is a Russian version of Oto’s Marketplace.
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Fate Under Fire: Prove them wrong
People say SN&R doesn’t give a damn about suburban bands. So we called one up.
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What’s in a vowel?: Santigold in Sacramento
Love the name—whatever it is.
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Brotha Lynch Hung, Thurs., May 21
The Boardwalk, 7 p.m., $20.
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Dastan Ensemble and Homayoun Shajarian, Fri., May 22
The Dastan Ensemble performs at CSUS.
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Hip-Hop Awareness Festival, Fri., May 22
Become aware of hip-hop.
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The Submarines, Wed., May 27
Pop music that makes you want to live.
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Find beauty and blap it.
Tha Fruitbat, Mupetblast, DJ Whores, Kedd Cook, Ghosts on Tape, Lazer Sword, Bono, the Generals.
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Shall We Kiss?
The mind will wander but not completely drift away.
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New traditions
The Sacramento Jazz Festival revamps and reinvents.
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Doing the dozen
Our twelve event picks for this weekend’s Jazz Festival.
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