Issue: October 02, 2014
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On strong mayor, Measure L, Kevin Johnson, and whether mayor-council cities really do it better
K.J. says Measure L will revolutionize Sacramento. Critics call it a power grab.
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Strong words: SN&R’s strong-mayor interview with Mayor Kevin Johnson
K.J. makes the case for Measure L.
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Unique Sacramento detox-treatment center eyes one-year renewal
The Comprehensive Alcohol Treatment Center helped more than 1,200 people last year.
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Innovative local startup SquidCam hopes to ride iPhone 6 to next level
They’ve sold more than 2,000 units so far.
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Hype machine
Ello is the latest social-networking site to promote itself as a privacy-respecting, ad-free alternative to Facebook. But is that enough?
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Letters for October 2, 2014
Readers weigh in on housing in Sacramento's core, gender-reassignment surgery, Measure L and investigative journalist Gary Webb.
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Bad dads and old-fashioned fathers
Joey advises readers on how to deal with their overbearing patriarchs.
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Didion brought style to journalism
Sacramento native was inducted into the California Hall of Fame on October 1; an SN&R writer thinks she really deserved it.
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All that and a bag of chips
Julia Stanley-Metz bets her chips on a chance to win a million dollars in Lay's Do Us A Flavor contest.
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It’s not easy being green
The Mexican explains the complications of getting a green card. Plus, a bonus book recommendation!
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Uber gave $50,000 to one of Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson’s nonprofits
On that and more pay-to-play at City Hall.
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Yes on Propositions 45, 47 and 48
SN&R endorses a “yes” vote on Propositions 45, 47 and 48, and a “no” vote on Proposition 46.
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Sacramento’s all-new TBD Fest is a go
Music, food, art, shopping and more—organizers behind TBD Fest aim to reflect and redefine Sacramento’s creative growth.
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Sacto’s hit parade travels through TBD Fest
DLRN, James Cavern & the Council and Autumn Sky are just some of the homegrown talent on this year’s roster.
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Foodie frenzy
With local chefs such as Michael Tuohy and Michael Thiemann and a caravan of food trucks including Wandering Boba and Fuzion Eatz, you might want to just go ahead and wear sweatpants so you can eat and drink as much possible.
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The most interesting woman
SN&R reviews California Stage's production of Love, Isadora.
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Gettin' Elly wit it
Stage veterans Ray Tatar and Mitch Agruss were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2014 Elly Awards.
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This is the reel deal
SN&R previews a day of student films with a film-industry guest speaker.
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The Merchant of Venice
SN&R reviews Actor's Workshop of Sacramento's production of The Merchant of Venice.
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Stay golden
A new documentary explores the age-old battle between humans and nature and its impact on California's past, present and future.
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Go for seconds
Pizza Urbano's Di Mateo pizza is healthy thanks to all that kale, right?
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Renter’s market
The Sacramento Public Library wants input on what else, besides books, it should rent to the public.
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Foot forward
Diogo Mainardi's new memoir tells the author's life story in 424 chapters.
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Brunch all day
Danielle's Crêperie serves traditional French fare and American brunch options galore.
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Sweet baked dreams
Delishior, a new vegan and gluten-free bakery, sells its goods in Davis and Woodland.
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The War on Drugs is not quite almost famous
How the War on Drugs became one of the breakout acts of 2014 and crossed over into a better tour bus and bigger shows.
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Sound Advice: Beautiful dares and festival alternatives
Two Sheds brings its new, sultrier sound back home and NorCal Noisefest should make for a different kind of sonic gathering.
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The goodbye girl
Rosamund Pike has a star-making (and possibly Oscar-winning) turn in this dramatic thriller that also stars Ben Affleck.
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The Equalizer
Denzel Washington revives the main character from an obscure ’80 TV series in this bloody and stylish revenge flick.
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The Boxtrolls
This latest from the Laika animation studio brings personality and humanity to life's bigger cartoon questions.
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Hector and the Search for Happiness
Simon Pegg stars as a guy who should’ve just asked for more fortune cookies.
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The Liberator
Yawn. This biopic about Simon Bolivar feels like a lazy and plodding civics lesson.
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The Notebook
Sorry, no Ryan Gosling in this one. But at least you won’t be ashamed to admit you watched this movie.
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The Skeleton Twins
Kristin Wiig and Bill Hader do pervasive moroseness well in this low-key family drama.
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H20 and 420
Ngaio says whether California's drought will impact this year's marijuana harvest.
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