Issue: February 05, 2015
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The cover story this week: The social networker. Thomas Dodson is one of
Sacramento's top social-media experts, but his biggest challenge might
be crafting his own online image. Rachel Leibrock reports.
Elsewhere in the issue: Cosmo Garvin shows parents how to find
vaccination statistics for their kids' schools, Nick Miller reports on
Mayor Johnson's State of the City speech, Garrett McCord finds the fried
chicken of his dreams at South, SN&R reveals the 2015 Sammies nominees
and more.
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Thomas Dodson is the social networker
The Above the Fray founder is one of Sacramento's top social media experts, but his biggest challenge might be crafting his online image.
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K.J. lays out vision for ’Sacramento 3.0' at his yearly State of the City extravaganza
The Vivekification of Sacramento is coming.
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You're much more likely to be murdered in Sacramento if you're black
Minority victims remain underserved by criminal justice system.
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Welcome to California's climate change golden era
Are these the salad days before the climate gets really nasty?
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Letters for February 5, 2015
Readers weigh in on the legalization of marijuana in California, Arden-area neighborhood concerns and the necessity of booze at music venues.
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Commit to honesty
Joey advises a reader to be a standard-bearer for truth.
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It’s about inequality
Fight diabetes, asthma, obesity, mental illness and hundreds of other diseases by fighting poverty.
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Word problems
Author and professor Anthony Barcellos crosses the streams of English and mathematics.
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Slurred speech
The Mexican guides us through distinctions in racial slurs used by Mexicans.
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Anti-vaxxers vs. reality
A movement as smart as the birther brigade puts us all at risk.
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Death with dignity
None of us want to suffer unnecessarily when our time comes.
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Homegrown: Eat your greens
Tired of kale? Try these other leafy green options.
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2015 Sammies nominees
SN&R's 2015 Sacramento Area Music Award nominees list gets back into the groove to celebrate the local music scene.
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I believe I can fly
SN&R previews Sacramento Ballet's upcoming new production of Peter Pan.
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Sacramento-area storytellers
Story series expands to Davis and presents staged readings on a regular basis.
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Stage love
SN&R previews a couple of staged events that are somewhat Valentine's Day-themed.
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Sequins optional
Relive cheesy prom memories at the Crocker Art Museum's grown-up version of the high-school dance.
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A whole lot of history
Black History Month events at the library include music, film screenings and crafts.
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Party like an intellectual
The Crocker Art Museum draws on the Paris salons of the early twentieth century for a night of parlor games and drinking.
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Ambivalent amphibian
Mo Yan's novel about a Chinese midwife-turned-abortion provider walks a neutral political line.
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Deep-fried and golden
South's fried chicken is the golden fleece of this Southern food staple.
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There's a new ’cue in town
Enotria reopens as a Southern-styled barbecue joint and check out American River College's Oak Cafe for some amazing (and amazingly cheap) cuisine.
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Drink me: Drinking your religion
Find God in Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co.'s Presbyterian cocktail.
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Eat Me: A 50-50 deal
Cheesy Charlie's Bake Sale Cafe serves a burger that's half bacon, half beef.
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The V Word: Field of cheesy dreams
Field Roast just introduced a line of vegan cheese, and it's just as savory and rich as the company's grain-based meats.
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Eight Gigs: Cherry Pitt
Woodland trio blends punk rock and alternative rock.
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Eight Gigs: Merdog
Local indie-rock quartet performs at Shine coffee shop.
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Eight Gigs: Wailin' Jennys
The Wailin' Jennys bring an NPR-friendly blend of folk and country.
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Eight Gigs: Mardi Gras Celebration
Mardi Gras celebration in Old Sacramento brings together a bunch of booze, bands and food.
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Eight Gigs: Steelin' Dan
Local Steely Dan cover band performs at Harlow's.
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Eight Gigs: Hellyeah
Rock supergroup Hellyeah comes to Ace of Spades.
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Eight Gigs: Pinback
San Diego's Pinback brings its rhythmic guitar-driven rock to Sacramento.
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Eight Gigs: The Dodos
San Francisco indie duo brings its dynamic rock stylings to Sacramento.
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Language barriers
It's Oscar-watch time for Julianne Moore's riveting performance in this film about a woman diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's.
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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Our yellow, porous super-hero serves up wacky fun in this latest big screen adventure.
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A Most Violent Year
J.C. Chandor's ’80s-era gangster flick echoes Goodfellas.
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Black or White
Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer give excellent performances in this moving, unpredictable take on race, class and family.
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Jupiter Ascending
Eddie Redmayne should have to forfeit his Oscar nom after his performance in this campy sci-fi flick.
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Project Almanac
Warning: This unimaginative film might make you want to buy Red Bull.
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Inevitable growth
A lot has happened in pot over the last week, and Ngaio is here to catch us up.
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