Issue: May 26, 2016
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Calming Twin Rivers
Sacramento’s historically troubled district is trying to leave the drama behind. Will school board candidates help or hurt that effort?
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Bad judge: In rare move, state commission publicly sanctions Sacramento Superior Court magistrate
Judge Jaime R. Roman violated due process rights and showed bias on multiple occasions, panel finds.
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Summer, no bummer
SN&R’s annual Summer Guide issue reminds me of all the reasons I love this city in the summer.
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Letters for May 26, 2016
Readers weigh in convicted felons’ job applications, theater reviews, bathroom rights and the minimum wage debate.
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Becky begone
His wife’s friend won’t move on from a divorce from five years ago—and also won’t move out of his house.
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Ethan Russell, legendary rock ’ n’ roll photographer
The one-time UC Davis student has photographed the Beatles, Cream, the Rolling Stones and more. Plus, was that urine on the cover of Who’s Next real?
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The Bard and beyond
Spend the summer with Shakespeare and other playwrights.
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A staycationer’s guide to Memorial Day weekend
Pick strawberries or get political this holiday weekend; either way, skip the traffic.
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Get weird at Operation Restore Maximum Freedom XVI
KDVS festival promises underground rock and laid-back vibes.
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Eight Gigs: Frightened Rabbit
Studio sheen and a major-label budget doesn’t stop Scottish indie-folk rockers Frightened Rabbit from producing a dark album.
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Eight Gigs: Solsa
Solsa hits the stage with live covers of Latin, R&B, rock, old school and more.
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Eight Gigs: Kenny Holland
The YouTube sensation from Arizona makes it happen on many levels.
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Eight Gigs: Noah Byrd
Get ready for another EP from local singer-songwriter Noah Byrd.
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Eight Gigs: Sumac
Experimental metal band Sumac plays Sacto two weeks ahead of their next album release.
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Eight Gigs: Insane Clown Posse
Load up on Faygo and don the face paint.
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Eight Gigs: Islands
Electronic drums, synth and rock beats abound in these catchy songs by Islands.
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Eight Gigs: Orgone
Los Angeles eight-piece funk band Orgone brings the party to Midtown.
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Apocalypse meow
The only thing that matters is that the Marvel machine keeps chugging, so Apocalypse peddles 144 minutes of pure, uncut franchise maintenance.
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A Bigger Splash
Tilda Swinton is the only part that holds this whole movie together.
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Love & Friendship
Director Whit Stillman proves that his career reboot is more worthy than most.
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The Man Who Knew Infinity
Srinivasa Ramanujan deserves better than this plodding, insulting biopic.
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Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
The first Neighbors was a guilty pleasure. This is just guilty.
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The Nice Guys
Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling team up for an action-comedy that simmers with a mix of deadpan comedy and mystery.
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Too many tokes
How do you cope with weed that’s too powerful? Plus, cannabis kombucha?
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Summer Guide 2016: 91.6 ingredients for a perfect summer in the 916
Our guide to the most magical number this summer in Sacramento.
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Food & Drink: Five irresistible frozen treats
These sweet summertime treats are for vegans, the lactose-intolerant and all humans who like dessert.
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Food & Drink picks
SN&R writers share their tips for the area’s most delicious summertime food, be it hot off the grill or chilly from the freezer.
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Nightlife & Entertainment: Sunday Night Dance Party with DJ Larry
DJ Larry’s Sunday night dance parties are the unofficial worship practice of Midtown.
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Nightlife & Entertainment picks
The best nights out for river pirates or drunk poets.
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Arts & Festivals: Sacramento Mermaid Weekend
Let your fins unfurl at Sacramento Mermaid Weekend 2016.
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Arts & Festivals Picks
There are festivals for every flower child, cosplayer and rocker in the Sacramento area.
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Daytrips & Getaways: Wine and architecture in Amador County
Enjoy the casual wineries, gourmet food and historic buildings of Amador County.
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Daytrips & Getaways picks
Whether you travel by car, wagon or aerial tram, these trips are easy retreats from Sacramento.
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Shopping & Services: Clothing from Shop Cuffs
Rompers and cat’s eye glasses? You’ll be riverside ready in no time.
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Shopping & Services picks
In which SN&R recommends dozens of inexpensive items, and a $68 tote bag to carry them.
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Sports & Recreation: Howl at the moon with nighttime sports
Play nocturnal with these nighttime sports options.
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Sports & Recreation picks
Whether you want risk-free skydiving or just need a place to park your yacht, SN&R has the answers.
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