Issue: April 03, 2014
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The feature story this week: Waiting to exhale. E-cigs, lounges and
labs. As Sac's vaping industry heats up, will regulation efforts sound
an alarm? Jonathan Mendick explores vape culture.
Elsewhere in the issue: Why did Mayor Kevin Johnson block the media from
attending a public debate? Cosmo Garvin and Raheem F. Hosseini report on
the strong mayor controversy. Nick Miller reveals the latest plans for
McKinley Village, Jim Lane gets caught in Black Widow's web in /Captain
America: The Winter Solider/, Steph Rodriguez interviews the new owners
of the Blue Lamp, and more.
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Waiting to exhale
E-juice, vapor parlors and science labs: Sacramento's nascent e-cigarette businesses are growing fast despite looming regulations.
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It takes a ‘McVillage’
Despite overwhelming neighborhood opposition, McKinley Village is very close to becoming a reality. After 25 years of development fits and starts, why might this project succeed?
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Strong mayor, weak press
Mayor Kevin Johnson's camp and union keep media from covering a recent public debate.
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When doves nest
A dove built a nest in my backyard last month.
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Letters for April 3, 2014
SN&R's readers write in about marijuana legalization and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, pop-up-dining parties, Sacramento's taxi drivers, and more.
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Everybody’s trash-talking
Joey advises a reader to listen to—not offer judgment on—her cousin's marital problems.
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The Affordable Care Act is more than health-care reform
A complete overhaul for a broken system is needed.
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The little dive bar on the corner
Gabi and Ben Garcia want to give the Blue Lamp a homey, dive-bar feel.
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Special Cesar Chavez edición
Mexicans are always going to hate on other Mexicans for one reason or another.
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A strong move
Bites was the only reporter inside last week's strong-mayor debate.
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City leaders, local philanthropists should prioritize Safe Ground Model Community in north Sacramento
To make this happen, Safe Ground Sacramento will need roughly $3 million, 2.5 acres of land and support.
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Limit concealed weapons
We support Attorney General Kamala Harris' challenge to the “shall issue” ruling and hope to work for sensible limitations on concealed weapons following her successful appeal.
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Southern discomfort
A play at California Stage deals with drought—both of water and jobs—in Louisiana.
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Visiting Mr. Green
This Capital Stage play focuses on an unusual friendship.
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Magical science
Award-winning magician Jason Latimer performs at Cache Creek Casino Resort.
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Immigrants
SN&R reviews the inaugural production by Genesis Productions.
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A pinot pout
Finally, a Northern California-made, ethical lip treatment to suit all your needs.
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This one’s personal
Political analyst Michael Parenti discusses his new memoir about growing up in East Harlem.
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Protest art and action
In Kelly Cogswell's recount of early '90s lesbian activism, the personal is political.
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All the frozen bits
The food at Tidbit Catering & Gelateria in Midtown restaurant deserves a C grade, but the gelato and sorbet are outstanding.
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Pizza for brunch
Hot Italian fulfills an SN&R writer's craving for Roman-style pizza.
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A cheap ploy and cheap meal
The V Word follows up on vegan cookies at Pushkin's Bakery, $5 dosas and discovers a new vegan eatery coming soon.
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Singer-songwriter ZZ Ward loses control
Singer-songwriter ZZ Ward on losing control and other good times.
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Sound Advice: Scent of a band
The Black Lips promise a fragrance machine, deliver rock 'n' roll instead. The debut release from Crosses comprises dark, eerie electronica beats.
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Red, white and blooey
Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson fight the good fight in this latest Marvel Comics superhero flick.
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Cesar Chavez
Diego Luna's biopic about the late farm-workers' rights activist is well-intentioned but doesn't allow its subject to develop as a person.
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The Lunchbox
Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur star in this contrived yet engaging story of two lonely souls.
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Will Proposition 215 doctor recommendations for marijuana come up on background checks for state jobs?
Ngaio on cannabis databases, marijuana tolerance and how to roll a perfect joint.
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