Issue: June 02, 2016
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The cover story this week: SN&R's Summer Film Blowout! Film critics Daniel Barnes and Jim Lane summer up with blockbusters and indies, comedy, romance and action.
Elsewhere in the issue: Nick Miller writes about how Mayor Kevin Johnson has received at least $1.3 million in behest donations since sexual-misconduct allegations resurfaced last fall. Also, SN&R's 2016 primary endorsements, Jeff Hudson chronicles the history of the Woodland Opera House, and Janelle Bitker files a report from the Bottle Rock festival.
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SN&R’s 2016 summer movie preview: Crank up the A/C and pass the popcorn
Film critics Daniel Barnes and Jim Lane summer up with blockbusters and indies, comedy, romance and action.
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Summer at the drive-in
Round up the family for a night of cinema, cool air and nostalgia.
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A blockbuster buzz
SN&R’s guide to the best craft beer to drink with that big summer flick.
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Dream a little art-house dream
SN&R film critic Daniel Barnes’ wish list for films that may never get to summer in Sacramento.
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Mayor Kevin Johnson isn’t running for re-election, but he continues to raise more money than any Sacramento politician or candidate
K.J. took in at least $1.3 million in behest donations since sexual-misconduct allegations resurfaced last fall.
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Sacramento firefighters’ union resists proposed staffing changes
Training paramedics for single duty would save city $6 million a year.
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Grad slight: Elk Grove teen booted from graduation ceremony for honoring African heritage
School, district officials reeling from unpopular decision.
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Ballot stuffers: Get to know the five other people running for mayor of Sacramento
Contested council races in districts 4 and 8 drawing little attention.
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Drive-by shootings, homicide mar Memorial Day weekend in south Sacramento
Violence again targets young people in certain neighborhoods.
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SN&R’s latest day in court against Mayor Kevin Johnson
It’s been nearly a year since the mayor sued SN&R to block access to more than 400 emails.
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Letters for June 2, 2016
Readers share their thoughts on the primaries, Donald Trump and Ami Bera.
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No need for a friend zone
A reader has a friend who wants more out of their relationship; and a wife brings all of her therapy sessions home with her.
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SN&R’s endorsements for the 2016 Primary
Read this and then vote smarter, not harder, on June 7.
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This old house
More than 130 years after its original launch, the Woodland Opera House survives—and thrives.
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Wet, hot Sacramentan summer
Harken back to the days of summer camp with cooking and craft classes around the city.
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Dance’s body language
The Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theatre stages a dance benefit concert, Sign of Life.
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Vibe with the vegan homies
Vibe Health Bar serves fresh, healthy and sometimes supertrendy eats.
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Mahalo, Coconut’s Fish Cafe
Coconut’s Fish Cafe brings its famous Hawaiian tacos to Sacramento; a gourmet burger joint opens in Natomas; Sacramento gets a new Salvadoran restaurant; and Raku Sushi switches locations.
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Star of the town
Try Paragary’s nationally award-winning cocktail, Stag Savior.
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Feeling blue
Find local antioxidant-packed blueberries and put them in everything.
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Doughnut hole-in-the-wall getaway
Oakland’s Pepples Donut Farm’s inventive doughnut flavors and vegan brunch is a sweet excuse for a day trip.
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The rise of the Arcade Underground
A new venue promises to bring national acts while supporting local charities.
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Eight Gigs: Country Joe McDonald
Take a journey from the Dust Bowl to the Great Depression to everywhere in between with veteran folk singer Joe McDonald.
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Eight Gigs: Tim Heidecker
Suburban life is boring, and comedian Tim Heidecker made an easy-listening rock record to celebrate it.
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Eight Gigs: Austin Lucas
Austin Lucas plays heartbreaking country-rock for folks who don’t wear cowboy hats.
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Eight Gigs: Xochitl
Local singer-songwriter Xochitl channels that ‘90s-coffee-shop-songbird vibe.
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Eight Gigs: Wastewalker
And you thought you could play double-bass drums fast.
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Eight Gigs: Afroman
Marijuana-smoking hip-hop artist Afroman returns to the Boardwalk to perform hilarious singles like “Because I Got High” and more.
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Eight Gigs: Kendra McKinley
Catch delightful, ‘60s-inspired indie pop from San Francisco’s Kendra McKinley.
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Claws for alarm
Collin Farrell faces marriage or a future as a lobster in this wit-free satire.
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Love & Friendship
Director Whit Stillman proves that his career reboot is more worthy than most.
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Alice Through the Looking Glass
A vulgar, CGI-heavy exterior obscures an otherwise decent, high-powered fantasy adventure.
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The Angry Birds Movie
Why blow 10 bucks on it when the app is only 99 cents—and you get to play?
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Dark Horse
The interviewees are the main attraction in this documentary about the racehorse Dream Alliance and the working-class folks who trained him.
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X-Men: Apocalypse
The Netflix-ification of the blockbuster cinema-scape continues apace with Bryan Singer's tolerable but disposable installment X-Men: Apocalypse.
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