Issue: November 03, 2011
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Our third river
The Yolo Bypass is a mystery to most of us. But make no mistake: Without it, Sacramento would have gone underwater years ago.
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Fear the beer: Why you can’t buy single specialty beers in Sacramento’s central city
Sacramento’s growing craft-brew movement collides head-on with the city’s ‘wino law.’
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16th Street blockbuster
Sacramento’s 16th Street could have a new look that would be both enviromentally and pedestrian-friendly.
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Road diet for Freeport?
Scary stretch of road near Sacramento City College could get bike lanes, less room for cars.
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OK in O.C.
Occupy Sacramento update; Park closures get another protest; Jodette Johnson wants you to help the homeless.
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Go Kings?!
Auntie Ruth asks how green are the Sacramento Kings?
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White cans for a greener earth
Coca-Cola is raising awareness of climate change in a new initiative.
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Living on the edge
As Sacramento County gears up to grow, the infill vs. expansion debate continues.
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Letters for November 3, 2011
Love, hate, indifference—readers express their opinions, sometimes about each other.
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Dial ‘D’ for drama
Late-night crackberry sessions can put a strain on friendship; how do I keep my life from being boring.
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Church spat
Local Sacramento church splits over gay ordination. Is it time to look beyond scriptural concepts that have outlived their usefulness?
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WayUp is way smart
WayUp Sacramento initiative features attainable, realistic programs in health, education, jobs, nutrition and housing.
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Mysterious yarn
Candice Ferns-Foster and the Gorilla Knitting Crew make Sacramento cozier, one secret installation at a time.
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Is the I-word the new N-word?
What’s the N-Word equivalent for Mexicans?
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Sheedy’s question
Sandy Sheedy suggests voters should weigh in on arena subsidies, and everybody flips out.
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No on prohibition
An attitude of marijuana prohibition would be a step back to the dominance of black markets and Mexican cartel bosses.
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California first, again
Implementing Assembly Bill 32 is a big step for cap-and-trade in California and the United States.
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Editorial Cartoon
This week’s cartoon from the mind of John Kloss.
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Board-game blitz
Sacramento chess players gather to master the game.
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The Good Person of Szchewan
SN&R reviews a new production by Falcon’s Eye Theatre at the Three Stages at Folsom Lake College.
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Figure skating, food trucks and Fishbone
SN&R highlights a handful of events happening in the upcoming week.
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Orange alert in the suburbs
Resurrection Theatre’s production of The Sleeper is a wild, dark, funny ride. Fasten your seatbelts.
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Who’s sorry now?
Zoran Drvenkar’s novel asks a lot of questions about ethics and apologies while taking a close-up look at a murder.
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Inside Jonestown
After more than 30 years, it’s still a compelling story, and Julia Scheeres adds both new information and a new perspective.
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Philosophical travels
Paulo Coehlo’s latest novel is about a middle-aged novelist—named Paulo—finding desire and forgiveness.
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Try a line or two with the kids
Family-friendly improv at ComedySportz is cheaper than a movie.
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Not too fancy for your mouth
The Wicked ’Wich makes mental-health food for the masses.
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The honor, the horror
“Combat trauma” is as old as war itself, but California Stage makes it new again with Medal of Honor Rag.
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Bahn mi, oh my
Sacramento’s go-to destinations for authentic bahn mi.
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Winter gardening
It’s time to start the winter garden for those rain-loving crops.
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Rushed meal
Don’t wait to tell the waiter if you’re in a hurry.
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Mission grapes, redux
Will a blended-vintage sweet wine spell a comeback for Mission grapes in California?
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Sneaky lettuce chompers
Request Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge 2011 participating restaurants to keep their vegan options on their menus!
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Rock, Voodoo, history, magic
You have seven days to help kick-start local youth music with Harley White Jr. and his jazz-meets-orchestra project Louis and the Gator.
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Love Crime
Corporate ambition, silly catfights, a diverting twist and no suspense.
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