Issue: February 16, 2012
At first, the juror one of twelve imagined
the Sacramento gang shooting case would be fairly
easy to decide. But 43 days later, when the
forewoman handed the jury's final verdict to the
judge, the same juror felt as if he'd been
through a heavyweight fight with eleven
opponents, all of whom were determined to get him
to change a not guilty vote to guilty. Local
writer Kevin Mims tells his story in this week's feature.
In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled that
individuals, unions and corporations could give
unlimited amounts of money to political action
committees, not candidates, mind you, for
independent campaigning expenditures. So, what
did this mean, exactly? If moneys speech, then
people with more money get more speech, summed
up one campaign finance scholar. Or, in other
words, its open season on buying an election.
SN&R looks at PAC contributions from Golden State
and Sacramento residents in this weeks
Frontlines section. Also this week: Bites chews
on charter reform, Nick Miller breaks down the
city parking operator candidates, and Christopher
Arns asks why California can't make more renewable energy from poo-poo.
Sacramento often lags behind other cities in
culinary trends. But when it comes to coffee,
it's on the cutting edge. Becky Grunewald reports
on the city's exploding independent coffeehouse
and roaster scene in the Arts&Culture section.
Also this week: Mardi Gras party suggestions, a
Philly cheese-steak standoff, love for Frank Zappa and the candy man cometh.
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The lone juror
The first-person account of a jury-member holdout in a recent Sacramento gang-shooting trial.
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Sacramento landmark lost to fire
Sacramento’s Franklin Boulevard tank house was one of the last of its kind.
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Sacramento Kings arena deal is high-drama, slow motion
On the high-drama, slow-motion, creep of Sacramento’s NBA arena deal.
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Is the tea party anti-bike lanes?
Auntie Ruth is baffled at how tea partiers’ Agenda 21 rage has made them attack bicycle lanes.
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Butterfly guy
Local butterfly expert to lecture at Effie Yeaw Nature Center.
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Cow-town power: How much energy could Sacramento generate from manure?
How much energy could Sacramento generate from manure?
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SN&R Letters 2012-02-16
Readers vent on Kings arena plans and consultants taking away from classrooms.
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Ask Joey: Don’t show me the money
Joey advises a reader to stop playing hard-money ball.
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Mitt Romney: Facts or fictions?
When Mitt Romney criticized the safety net, was he confused about the facts?
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What does a chocolate scorpion taste like?
Darrin Kreb, owner of Old Sacramento’s Candy Heaven, eats his first chocolate-covered scorpion for SN&R.
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Will Marco Rubio be GOP savior, or mouthpiece?
The Mexican tackles Marco Rubio’s chances with the GOP and helps a reader find “Real” Mexico in its stereotypical glory.
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“Let the people Vote” effort backfiring with charter-reform proposal
The “let the people vote” crowd is trying hard to get the charter reform genie back in the bottle.
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Prop. 8 court decision a victory for equality
Same-sex marriage will soon be legal (again) in California.
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Save Mart saves the day for Sacramento pools
Huzzahs to Save Mart Supermarkets for its pool generosity.
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Yes, parking for Sacramento Kings arena
Sactown Royalty and SB Nation editor says selling off the city’s parking assets a smart investment in Sacramento’s future.
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It’s OK to mourn Whitney Houston’s death
Mourning Whitney Houston’s death doesn’t make you a shallow, celebrity-crazed idiot.
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Coffee shops bring pour-over bar trend to Sacramento
Sacramento coffee shops brew perfection.
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Pirates of Penzance: Light Opera Theatre
The Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento lets loose some famous pirates—from Penzance, not the Caribbean.
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Spring Awakening: Green Valley Theatre Company
Green Valley Theatre Company opens a new venue with a local production of Spring Awakening.
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Mardi Gras in Sacramento
Sacramento becomes the French Quarter for one night of celebration.
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Come and walk on my floor
These ’70s-inspired sandals are cute and cruelty-free.
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Drinking your religion
A weekly workshop hoists one for a higher power.
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Link outside the box
New Facebook app lets you stop boring your friends.
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Focus on the family
Mary M. Talbot links her life to that of James Joyce’s daughter, Lucia.
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ArtBike: Off the road and on the wall
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show puts cycles and art on the same path.
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Sacramento cheese-steak showdown
On the hunt for the holy grail of Philly cheese-steak sandwiches.
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New state law means farewell to foie gras
Californians lose foie gras in July.
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Local Roots helps restaurant tours
Walk and eat at Sacramento restaurants with Local Roots Food Tours.
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Roseville’s Baagan a strip-mall surprise
Roseville’s Baagan vegan eatery makes diners feel like a kid in a candy store.
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Desperately seeking Bourne
Just consider this The Bourne I Wanna Be. And the actors’ bank accounts are safe.
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Film short: Chronicle
Hey, it’s a teen sci-fi mockumentary that doesn’t just not suck—it’s actually good!
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Film Short: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
The Rock manages to do well in this adventure flick, despite being asked to sing.
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Film Short: The Vow
“Inspired by a true story,” but full of your standard Nicholas Sparks tear-jerking nonetheless.
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Film Short: The Woman in Black
Daniel Radcliffe is excellent in this film adaptation of a successful—and spooky—novel and play.
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Sacramento County marijuana counterpunch
Will initiative bring medical-marijuana dispensaries back?
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