Issue: July 29, 2010
Frontlines
Remember this time last year, when it looked like California might be headed toward a constitutional convention, and the government of the Golden State might just be made to work again? In news this week, we bring you the sad, brief story of Repair California, and the revolution that never happened. Also in news: Bill DeOllas was trying mighty hard to make up for his past sins. He was doing a pretty good job of it, too, until he was killed by a hit-and-run driver outside Loaves & Fishes. What really happened on the day Cowboy Bill died?
Feature
With great power comes great responsibility. So it goes for a handful of local eco-friendly leaders, who have taken charge to fight for Sacramento’s green future. So, who are these heroes of sustainability? These men and women fighting climate change behind the scenes? This week, SN&R CEO Jeff vonKaenel interviews all five members of Mayor Kevin Johnson’s Greenwise Sacramento team: SMUD’s John DiStasio, Technikon’s Bill Walden, UC Davis’ Steven Currall, attorney Alicia Guerra, and Sacramento Area Council of Governments’ Mike McKeever.
Arts & Culture
What’s it like to own the ugliest dog in Sacramento? Kimberly Horg-Webb
chats with Jon Adler, owner of Chinese crested Icky, the internationally famous and unsightly dog of the 916. Also this week: Greg Lucas eats in the neighborhood, Jim Lane considers eating with Schmucks, Rachel Leibrock chats with Charles Albright and Blair Stenvick interviews the hippie protesters on the corner of 15th and L streets.
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Super green!
Meet Mayor Kevin Johnson’s Greenwise Sacramento leadership team.
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Let’s get Greenwise
SN&R chats with the mayor about his green vision for Sacramento.
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Where’s the revolution?
A short history of Repair California’s short promise.
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The life and death of Cowboy Bill
Slain homeless activist was loved in Sacramento, but had a troubled past.
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No brakes, all fakes
Auntie Ruth takes a vacay while Uncle Jerry steps in.
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Take local action
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op will host an evening with vegan organic food and speakers.
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Picky eating
An iPhone app, hard times and locavorism fuel renewed interested in foraging.
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Letters for July 29, 2010
Love, hate, indifference—readers express their opinions, sometimes about each other.
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Liar, liar polygraph on fire
Should a man submit to monthly polygraph tests to ease the insecurities and doubts of his wife?
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Oak Park Farmers Market makes Sacramento a better place
From the mayor’s office to the Greenwise Sacramento team, from the farmers’ market organizers to the community members—they all are working together to improve the community.
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James and John Pitocco
Join them on the corner of 15th and L streets, if you care to.
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Mad men and mamis
The Mexican on cultural time warps and Vulgar Latin.
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An idea before its time
Will Sacramento voters ever support a 21st-century transit system?
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Editorial Cartoon
This week’s cartoon from the mind of John Kloss.
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Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika
SN&R reviews a new production by Roseville City Production Dynamics.
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Shadow of a Man
SN&R reviews a new production by Teatro Espejo and the California Stage.
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Adult-friendly cartoons
Over the Hedge and Up will be screened for free in Sacramento area parks.
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Deadly unserious
Curtains has a little sex comedy, corny jokes and backstage murder worth singing about.
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Not teen idols with fangs
Dracula’s Guest is chock-full of serious vampires more worthy of attention than the latest ultra-pale teen heart-throb.
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Laugh, don’t kick
The suggestions in How to Kick Someone’s Ass are best taken with a grain of salt.
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Brain injury and hope
Sacramento writer Barbara Link’s memoir of her daughter’s brain injury, Blue Shy, is honest and hopeful.
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Curtain call for Frank Condon
After 15 years, this weekend, it’s time to say goodbye to River Stage founding artistic director Frank Condon.
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Great Shakes
It’s the last chance this weekend for the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival, but there’s more local Shakespeare coming up.
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Italian standby
If it was near Greg Lucas’ house, it’d be the go-to.
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Get some balls
Be brave: Try Joshua Ploeg’s In Search of the Lost Taste vegan cookbook.
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Bust your ears
Sacramento punk mainstay Charles Albright listens up.
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Not your typical singalong
Lost in the Trees harkens to Jolie Holland or Neko Case.
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Fri, July 30, The Speed of Sound in Seawater
Check out their EP Red Version.
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Fri, July 30, These United States
Promising, delivering, and play at Sophia’s Thai Kitchen in Davis.
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Sat, July 31, Black Tar Caviar
Sacramento’s Marilyn’s on K celebrates its 11th anniversary with Black Tar Caviar.
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Sat, July 31, Launch
This art, fashion, music and design event at the Artisan is the best reason to go to Del Paso Boulevard this summer.
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When Strauss met MC Hammer
Strauss Festival of Elk Grove, Iris Zimbelman, Vienna, Stadtpark, “Edelweiss,” Cameron Doyel, The Waltz King, Maestro Jay DeWald, Blue Danube, Phil Collins, MC Hammer, Capitol Garage, Joints & Jams, DJ Rated R, Live Manikins, TAIS, Random Abiladeze, Def Rockit, DJ Nocturnal, DJ Mr. Vibe.
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Great American Film Actor
Daniel Barnes ponders America’s best men in front of the camera.
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Schmucking it up
Director Jay Roach and Co. don’t get the French original.
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The Last Station
Michael Hoffman’s film centers on Tolstoy’s last days on his country estate.
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Night Train to Munich
This 1940 sluggish dud from Carol Reed is light on thrills and heavy on misguided propaganda.
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Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Two networks of canine and feline secret agents, normally bitter enemies, agree to work together to stop a rogue hairless cat.
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