Issue: October 29, 2015
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The cover story this week: The jerks next door. Why do most neighbors
hate the social-media app that aims to unite their community? Rachel
Leibrock looks behind Sacramento's Nextdoor.
Elsewhere in the issue: Cosmo Garvin considers a Steinberg vs. Ashby
mayoral race, Janelle Bitker unlocks Sacramento's escape room craze,
Joey Garcia offers dating tips to a recently divorced man, Janelle
Bitker interviews Tower Records founder Russ Solomon and more.
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The jerks Nextdoor
Is the social-media site that aims to unite neighbors actually the worst thing to happen to Sacramento communities?
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New federal homelessness policies could mean less funds for Sacramento
Will the Obama administration's new homelessness policies mean fewer federal dollars in Sacramento?
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Sacramento City College officials get failing grade in response to campus shooting
External audit calls Sacramento City College's delayed notice of campus shooting ‘unacceptable.'
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Questions linger as foul play ruled out in Placer County fire death
Lincoln man burned to death near popular hiking trail.
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Paying for journalism?
Help fund SN&R's California Immigration Project—and keep a watchdog eye on the powerful.
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Letters for October 29, 2015
Readers express thoughts on who the next mayor should be and minimum-wage laws.
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Payday heart loans
Joey advises a reader to be honest about dating—and his failed marriage.
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Thinking about Darrell Steinberg and Angelique Ashby in a post-K.J. Sacramento
Cosmo Garvin pushes aside the Steinberg buzz to ask some real questions about the candidate.
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Mark Friedman shares his vision for the arena and Sacramento's new downtown
Why not enjoy it?
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Russ Solomon, founder of Tower Records
The record store founder discusses the new Colin Hanks documentary about his iconic retail chain.
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Help fund investigative journalism
There’s significant immigration reporting to be done. Help make it possible today by donating to the California Immigration Project.
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Latest trend to land in Sacramento? Escape rooms. Huh?
Fun for the anti-get-drunk crowd—but will it become the next laser tag?
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Review: A Doll's House
SN&R reviews Capital Stage's production of A Doll's House.
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Review: Adoration of Dora
SN&R reviews KOLT Run Creations' production of Adoration of Dora.
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Preview: The Iceman Cometh
Eugene O' Neill's boozy play gets a rare Sacramento staging.
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Steel Magnolias
SN&R reviews Woodland Opera House's production of Steel Magnolias.
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Goodbye notes
Local musicians and artists will gather at the Fox & Goose to celebrate the late musician Todd Kelly's life.
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Sugar rush
Turn your kids into game pieces with this life-size version of Candy Land.
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Fear no laughs
Sacramento podcaster Leo Zuniga films an upcoming comedy night for his documentary about stand-up comedy and the fear of public speaking.
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The body unapologetic
Jes Baker offers a compendium of good advice for those who want to ditch the race for so-called physical perfection.
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Miss Trans California 2015 pageant's sparkle and awe
One SN&R writer discovers a profound truth behind the pageant's spectacle and glam.
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Addicted to poke
The new Fish Face poke bar should solidify Billy Ngo's role as Sacramento's Seafood Master.
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Nacho Day, bro
Celebrate National Nacho Day the unconventional, sushi-like way.
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Trading places
Learn the secrets of Hot Italian's pizza at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op; enjoy a feast at Plates Cafe by the Mother team.
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Tale of two fruits
At last, the difference between pointy and squat persimmons.
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Stuffing pillows in your face hole
Vegans eat junk food, too, but it's often handcrafted stuff that would be too expensive to binge eat.
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Girlpool strips it down, builds music out of friendship and honesty
The Los Angeles punk duo plays at Midtown BarFly on Friday, October 30.
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Eight Gigs: Vasas
Vasas keeps psychedelic sleazy in its debut, self-titled EP.
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Eight Gigs: The Gatlin
Celebrate another record release with local rapper the Gatlin.
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Eight Gigs: Hummingbird of Death
The fastcore band is coming to wreck faces with local outfits RAD, Cross Class and xTom Hanx. Maybe bring a helmet.
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Eight Gigs: Sacramento Steps Forward fundraiser
Local acts Be Brave Bold Robot, Joe Kye, Nice Monster, Justin Farren and more come together for the Sacramento Steps Forward Fundraiser supporting the homeless.
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Eight Gigs: Joyce Manor
Southern California pop-punk band Joyce Manor stops at Midtown Barfly after playing the festival circuit this summer.
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Eight Gigs: Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts
Stone Temple Pilots' former lead singer Scott Weiland pays tribute to himself.
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Eight Gigs: TBD Fest: Bleepy Hollow
Swap treats for beats this Halloween with TBD Fest's Bleepy Hollow, featuring Com Truise and Slow Magic.
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Eight Gigs: Matt Pond PA
Matt Pond PA visits Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub on what may be its final tour.
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Dust, traffic and sonic bleed
Gibson Ranch blows dust, clogs traffic for Aftershock and the Warehouse Artist Lofts make magical history with another rooftop show.
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All the news that's fit to twist
Robert Redford stars in this story about Dan Rather's 2004 career-ending scandal.
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All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records
No music, no life? This Colin Hanks documentary examines the rise and fall of the Sacramento-based Tower Records chain.
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Jem and the Holograms
Whip out your iPhone if you want to watch Aubrey Peeples and Juliette Lewis “star” in this bland film based on the '80s kids' cartoon show.
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Our Brand Is Crisis
Even Sandra Bullock can't save this dull political flack flick.
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Rock the Kasbah
Even your Bill Murray love isn't enough to make this film about a sleazy rock manager in Afghanistan any good.
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Can marijuana cause weird allergies and skin rashes?
Getting itchy with the sticky icky.
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Dia de los Muertos 2015
This guide will put a spotlight on this special holiday, the importance the holiday plays in both Mexican art and culture, how people celebrate and events you can attend in the Sacramento region.
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