Issue: June 25, 2015
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The cover story this week: Brain games. Do we ever remember what really
happened? Melinda Welsh talks with local scientists about why our
memories are so inaccurate.
Elsewhere in the issue: Nick Miller reports on the stabbing of three
Midtown musicians, David Downs analyzes recent shifts in medical
marijuana policy at the Capitol, Raheem F. Hosseini spends seven days in
Istanbul, Shoka finds the formula for delicious gluten-free brownies,
Daniel Barnes skewers the "Sundance-iest Sundance movie that Sundance
ever Sundanced" and more.
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Brain games: Do we ever remember what really happened?
Local scientists explain why our memories are so inaccurate.
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California lawmakers appear ready to finally regulate medical marijuana
After nearly two decades of uncertainty, Assembly Bill 266 would establish statewide pot policy.
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Bloody in Midtown: Interview with Sacramento stabbing victim
Three Sacramento musicians stabbed in Midtown for wearing skinny jeans, police investigate incident as hate crime.
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Sacramento’s 311 hotline is slow to pick up
Audit reveals only 31 percent of calls answered in a timely manner.
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Sacramento city schools to roll out ethnic studies pilot beginning 2016
Proposal cited minority students’ lack of engagement with high school literature, history classes.
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Sacramento County reinstates health care for undocumented immigrants
Push from local leaders a good start, but more coverage is needed.
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Letters for June 25, 2015
Readers weigh in on public shaming, the politics of sprawl, minimum-wage and the virtues of veganism.
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Secrets and wives
Joey advises a reader to be honest with his wife (and himself) about his sexuality.
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Sacramento County moves to save black lives
Leaders do the right thing by funding plan to curb black-child deaths.
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Adam Jones, filmmaker
Roseville filmmaker Adam Jones' new film documents his troubled past as an escort and drug addict.
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Sacramento County trumps San Francisco 5,769 to 2 when it comes to concealed carry gun permits
Sacramento County had 5,769 active concealed carry permits as of the end of 2014 compared to San Francisco’s two.
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A Senate bill giving naturopathic practitioners more power makes for uneasy medicine
SN&R urges a “no” vote on SB 538, which would expand the scope of practice for California’s naturopathic practitioners.
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Seven days in Istanbul
Our writer visits Istanbul and learns how plastic surgery, stray dogs and tourist traps mark a city that's always redefining itself—and the world.
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Shakespeare in Sactown (and beyond)
SN&R previews the Summer Shakespeare season.
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Robot drama
SN&R reviews Capital Stage’s production of Uncanny Valley.
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The Explorers Club
SN&R reviews B Street Theatre’s production of The Explorers Club.
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Levee James
SN&R reviews Celebration Arts’ production of Levee James.
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Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play
SN&R reviews Main Street Theatre Works’ production of Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play.
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Mr. Punderful
Local artist Ryan Morris creates punny pen-and-ink greeting cards.
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Not just hyperbole
Tom Scharpling's weekly comedy podcast really is that good.
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Cup of awesome
Celebrate the launch of coffee co-op Pachamama's new roastery with a full day of free classes and tacos.
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Problems and solutions
Tamara Ireland Stone’s young adult novel is a compelling, honest read about one girl’s struggle with mental illness.
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Don't roll with it
Tsukiji Sushi's sushi may not be up to par, but the restaurant is worth visiting for its deep-fried Japanese fare.
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Mindful partying
Zero Point Zero brings a sober nightlife alternative; a former Auburn Boulevard strip club is scheduled to reopen as a hip bar.
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Speak-easy boba
Vampire Penguin on K Street serves boba, if you ask nicely.
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Boatload of flavor
Orchid Thai Restaurant & Bar’s Ho Mok Seafood plate offers complex and filling deep-sea flavor.
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Fish to fork
Siren Fish Co. adds a drop-off location in Oak Park and founder Anna Larsen teaches a class on sustainable fish.
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So. Much. Squash.
How to deal with the summer’s zucchini overload.
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Delicious brownie deception
Don't tell anyone that these chocolatey vegan brownies are made with black beans until after they've eaten them.
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Behind White Knuckle Riot's mask
The Sacramento band unveils its plans for heavy metal domination.
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Eight Gigs: Jonathan Richman
Influential punk singer-songwriter visits Harlow’s with a catalog spanning 30 years.
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Eight Gigs: The Devil’s Train
The “jazz punks from hell” chug along the tracks to damnation.
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Eight Gigs: Potluck
Group that raps mainly about weed visits Orangevale.
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Eight Gigs: Big Trouble
Sacramento country-rock quartet brings tight harmonies to Rancho Cordova.
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Eight Gigs: Andy Allo
Sacramento pop songstress who went on tour with Prince and moved to Los Angeles returns for a hometown gig.
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Eight Gigs: Erica Ambrin
Hometown American Idol contestant plays a free show at LowBrau.
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Eight Gigs: Brave Season
Yuba City four-piece brings emo-rock to Davis.
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Eight Gigs: Pamela Jean
Sacramento singer dazzles with a heartfelt voice in emotive Americana tunes.
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Sister acts and oddfellows rap
Dog Party brings cupcakes to their own birthday bash; and Odd Future holds true to the group’s name at recent show.
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A twee hell
This film about two high-school friends and a girl dying of leukemia is insipid and shallow.
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Inside Out
Pixar astounds yet again with this journey into the mind of an 11-year-old.
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Jurassic World
Chris Pratt stars in this silly but fun installment of the dinosaur-themed franchise.
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Buds and babies
What sort of impact does cannabis consumption have on prenatal health?
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