Issue: March 28, 2013
Thanks for reading this week's SN&R.
The feature: Robert Gammon and Nick Miller take a look at what's
holding back smart growth in Sacramento. Could it be the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)?
Elsewhere in the issue: Dave Kempa hits the field with the Sacramento
Lady Salamanders, a soccer team geared towards homeless women in the
area; Nick Miller takes a look at Sacramento and Seattle's respective
finance plans for the claiming the Kings; Aaron Carnes profiles
veteran local music promoter Jerry Perry and his venture into
public-access television; Rachel Leibrock bids adieu to The Hangar, a
famed music studio; Best of the Burbs nominees are announced; and more.
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How an environmental law is harming the environment
CEQA needs reform because it doesn’t address threats on the environment posed by climate change.
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Goal keepers
Sacramento's Lady Salamanders soccer team rescues women from addiction and homelessness.
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Sacramento vs. Seattle: Tale of two Kings arena deals
What those outside of the city's bubble say about the new Sacramento Kings arena proposal.
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Love vs. science
The Supreme Court of the United States' impending ruling on Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act should settle the nation's argument about same-sex marriage.
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Letters for March 28, 2013
Readers sound off on city council meetings, BarWest's neighborhood struggles and the allegation that homelessness is a choice.
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An imperfect life
Joey advises a reader to ditch the double standard.
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Small = glorious
Europe-adoring Americans could bring a shopping lesson home.
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Adult schools threatened
Don't dismantle adult-education programs in California.
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Might as well jump
Sky High Sports owner Jerry Raymond knows how important it is for special-needs kids—and their families—to have time dedicated to safe exercise and fun.
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The privileged gabacho life
The Mexican advises on how to teach your Mexi children about their cultural heritage.
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Risk and referendum
Bites looks at holes in the proposed Sacramento Kings arena plan—and what's up next.
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No to hate
Hate crimes cannot be tolerated in the Sacramento region.
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Predatory practice
Assemblyman Roger Dickinson calls the question on payday lenders.
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The not-ready-for-prime-time players
Music promoter Jerry Perry pairs with Access Sacramento employee Jim Bailey to showcase local bands for a new, freewheeling cable-access show.
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In cold blood
SN&R reviews Capital Stage’s The Mountaintop, which depicts Martin Luther King Jr. as both a man and a martyr.
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The telltale puppet
Richard Bay gives Edgar Allan Poe the puppet treatment in a new production at Chautauqua Playhouse.
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Five cool things at Sacramento River Cats games that have nothing to do with baseball
SN&R highlights the top-five nonbaseball related things to do at Raley Field during the Sacramento River Cats season.
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As You Like It
SN&R reviews a new production by Big Idea Theatre.
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Salvaged swank
A local jewelry designer repurposes Grandma's old kitty brooch to create one-of-a-kind, memorable accessories.
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What about eight-tracks?
The Ion Duo Deck Ultra-Portable USB Turntable with Cassette Deck digitizes audio nostalgia.
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Bookmark it
The Old Reader offers an easy alternative to Google Reader.
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Operation revenge
The Cape: 1969, set in the Vietnam War, has witches, guerillas and revenge.
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Guns, gear and glory
An SN&R writer braves candy-colored slingbacks, zombie Obama and mousy churchwomen to check out the Crossroads of the West Gun Show.
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Put another dime in the jukebox
The Hideaway Bar & Grill offers cheap beer, decent food and a jukebox that never tires of Johnny Cash.
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Burbs beer boom!
Final Gravity in Roseville and Boneshaker Public House in Rocklin boast fun, impressive beer lists.
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Yippee for Yogurtland
National chain Yogurtland arrives in Sacramento, serving inexpensive and tasty frozen yogurt.
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Detox, relapse, cupcakes
Risk getting a sugar high at the 1000 Vegan Cupcakes for Charity event this weekend.
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Darkness, then light
Singer-songwriter Hans Eberbach on how he returned from the brink of depression and got his groove back.
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Fri., March 29, the Bar Fly Effect
Sacramento band that cranks out punk-rock songs about drinking will play at Luigi's Fun Garden.
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Fri., March 29, Crystal Bowersox
American Idol runner-up brings a blend of blues and gospel to Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub.
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Fri., March 29, Grant-Lee Phillips
This Stockton-born singer-songwriter's new album explores his Native American lineage.
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Sat., March 30, George Clinton
Funk icon brings will bring his innovative sounds and unique looks to Ace of Spades.
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Sat., March 30, Playboy School
Former Sacramento-based electronic-rock duo is back in town for a one-off show at the Blue Lamp.
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Sat., March 30, Zuhg
Local band, usually known for funky and upbeat reggae-influenced rock, shows a softer, folkier side on its latest album, which sees a release party this week.
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Sun., March 31, Heartless Bastards
This band brings moody blues and folk to Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub.
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Tues., April 02, Phoenix
French alternative rockers visit UC Davis' Freeborn Hall.
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Last days of The (old) Hangar
The Hangar closes one door, opens two more, while artists from the Paid Dues Festival make a pit stop at Harlow's—with a little help from some sizzling sirens.
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Without merit
As a romantic comedy, this Tina Fey and Paul Rudd flick doesn't apply itself.
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Olympus Has Fallen
Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt's script is soaked in post-9/11 imagery, while director Antoine Fuqua goes heavy on action and CGI.
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More than meets the high
Ngaio on selling marijuana paraphernalia, the New York assembly member busted for smoking weed and getting too high before a college class.
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