Issue: October 25, 2012
Has Jerry Brown finally bitten off more than he can chew? No recent governor has gotten the state's voters to accept reality and raise taxes. Brown's campaigning like a dynamo for Proposition 30, but what happens to his job--and to the state--if it fails? Marc Cooper reports for SN&R.
In Frontlines this week, Darwin BondGraham says, "Meet Proposition 32. New lipstick, old pig." In Capitol Lowdon, Greg Lucas mulls over the in-between state of the state's independent voters, and in Bites, Cosmo Garvin explains why the race for the SMUD Board is important--and who's running for a spot on it.
In Arts&Culture, Kel Munger assures us that at Imperial Silence: Una opera muerta, if the fat lady sings, her bones will rattle. She talks to John Jota Leaños, the creator of the multimedia, Day of the Dead-inspired spectacle. Also: Ngaio Bealum profiles Massive Delicious in Music; Patti Roberts raves over a steamin' steampunking version of The Rocky Horror Show; and Jonathan Kiefer says that Cloud Atlas is cloudy, with a chance of confusion.
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Jerry Brown's moment of truth
The governor gets down and dirty on Proposition 30—and what happens if it fails.
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Proposition 32: New lipstick, old pig
A glance at the familiar extreme-right faces vying to quash unions—again—with Proposition 32.
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Into the blue
Konstantin Dimopoulos' Blue Trees project is part art-in-public-places, part eco-activism.
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Against the grain
Local scientists explore solutions for removing arsenic from groundwater—and foods like rice and fish.
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Share. Repost. Like.
Will social media influence the presidential election?
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Hold on to the towel
Joey advises a reader to negotiate family commitments.
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Past/president/future
In 2012, a vote for Barack Obama is about change we can accomplish.
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Money is not free speech
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry's support an amendment to overturn the Citizens United ruling—and stamp out corporate political bribery.
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Dress you up
Leendah Muñoz-Roberts creates and alters costumes and other clothing at home, and works at Cheap Thrills in her spare time.
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A horse-sized duck
One of the Mexican’s reader’s as to why white people are disintegrating into madness? Chocolate.
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Sacramento’s power trio
Meet your SMUD Ward 5 board of directors candidates.
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Independent thinking
On California's true colors and the coveted independent voter.
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Vote with us!
SN&R's endorsements for the November 6, 2012, election.
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Skeleton keys
A four-part Día del los Muertos-themed opera uses multimedia, music, dance, art—and, of course, bones—to unlock a cultural understanding of the dead.
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It’s astounding!
In just seven days … he’ll make you a steampunker! Green Valley Theatre Company does The Rocky Horror Show, and it steams.
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Shades of gray
The Actor’s Workshop of Sacramento puts local legends Ed Claudio and James Wheatley on The Sunset Limited.
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Hella-ween
SN&R’s guide to 20 hella cool Halloween events this week.
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This vote counts
The Sacramento Region Literacy Challenge contest is designed to help improve reading skills among Sacramento elementary-school children.
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On the menu, in the garden
Sacramento-grown Dragon Gourmet Mushrooms are tasty and good for plants, too.
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To the bone
Simon Winchester's new book about skulls proves it's what's inside that really matters.
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Haiku for the Undead
Four zombie haiku by Laura Martin of Sacramento.
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Caught blue-handed
These blue trees by Konstantin Dimopoulos aren’t just art—they’re environmentally friendly, too.
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No cookie for you!
Hungry? Better act fast—these Sacramento restaurants and bakeries often run out of their most popular dishes before you can get any.
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Welcome to beautiful San Leandro
Drake’s Brewing Company’s Barrel House is worth the Bay Area day trip.
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Pull up a seat at the trough
Star chef Nate Appleman will cook for 150 people at the Center For Land-Based Learning’s Dinner on the Farm event.
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Luxury wields no whisk
Eating EatPastry’s premade vegan cookie dough is an act of decadence.
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A fever for the flavor
Massive Delicious fuses reggae, soul, funk and jazz to craft a big sound, tight community.
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Divey, dirty fun
Sniff sniff or good riddance? Whatever—TownHouse Lounge parties bumped and grimed, and will be missed.
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Cloudy with chance of confusion
The Wachowski siblings and Tom Tykwer insist on filming the unfilmable, to their—and the audience's—detriment.
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Alex Cross
Tyler Perry breaks out of the Madea trap, but he could have used a better story.
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How to Survive a Plague
The true and totally heroic story of ACT UP.
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Harvest boon
Ngaio advises on what to do with your cannabis harvest.
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Fall Dining Guide
SN&R’s Fall Dining Guide: Indulge is a road map to all things delicious and exciting in Sacramento’s dining scene this Fall. This year-long keeper features Delish Deals (where our staff have uncovered some of Sacramento’s delectable dining deals), Chef Talk, local restaurant listings, a spotlight on Moroccan cuisine available in the valley and more.
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