Issue: June 16, 2016
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The cover story this week: SN&R intern Kris Hooks profiles six long-time residents of Oak Park and talks to them about their neighborhood's history and ongoing gentrification.
Elsewhere in the issue: Raheem Hosseini examines the county's recent crackdown on illicit massage parlors, and Graham Womack looks into a new battle between cyclists and pedestrians. Also: Willie Clark explores the new trend of 'paint and sip' studios, Dave Kempa tells you where to buy some really cheap (but good!) wine, and Steph Rodriguez interviews the next generation of feminist punks.
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The many faces of Oak Park
Longtime residents in one of the city’s fastest-changing neighborhoods talk about its history, gentrification and the place they call home.
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Efforts to crack down on illicit massage parlors have had unintended consequences
Sacramento County attempts to strike a balance with new regulations, but activists say more services needed.
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Goodbye, Newman
Historic Sacramento State Catholic parish holds final mass for community members, will focus services on students.
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Sidewalk strife: Sacramento bicyclists face stiffer fines under proposed ordinance
Critics question the need as city lacks safe bicycle lanes and bicyclist-pedestrian collisions are rare.
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Oak Park town hall searches for answers to recent gun deaths
19-year-old Deston Garrett is only the latest casualty.
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New Galt business brews special-needs controversy
Special Ed’s Brewery excoriated for insensitive name, product labels.
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Sorrow and rage
In the wake of Orlando’s mass shooting, it’s time to politicize the hell out of the latest gun tragedy.
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Letters for June 16, 2016
Readers express thoughts on the Sacramento Police Department’s bait-bike program and presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
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Daddy in absentia
A reader’s father wants to come back into his life after 35 years away.
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The Sacramento city voters have spoken
The Metro Chamber and City Council should listen.
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Garrett McIntyre, former pro football player
The former linebacker with the New York Jets relocated to Folsom and now chats with us about concussions, youth football and the need for high-octane work.
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The art of drinking
Local “paint and sip” classes have patrons picking up a wine glass for inspiration.
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California Stage’s everything man
Ray Tatar reaches back to his counterculture roots to direct a new play at California Stage.
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Film snob for le weekend
The 15th annual French Film Festival kicks off on Friday, June 17.
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Johnny Taylor is out of the dark
The Sacramento comedian will record a new album June 18, at Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub.
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Artfully booked
The Crocker Art Museum kicks off its new book club with Drawing Blood by Molly Crabapple.
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Cult status
Emma Cline’s debut channels the rage of young women.
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Groce Out gold
Our writer will lead you to all the best, absurdly cheap wines at Grocery Outlet.
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Get your buzz on
Sichuan peppercorns numb your mouth—and provide amazing flavor—at Chengdu Style Restaurant in Davis.
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Easy does it
It’s perfectly OK to laze away a hot summer afternoon with this session PA from Track 7 Brewing Co.
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Yum, carbs
Say yes to pasta this summer with a special themed meal at the Waterboy.
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Squat and squashed
Consider the flat, less fuzzy, white-fleshed doughnut peach.
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Aquafaba: nose-to-tail beans
Meringue, macarons and other previously impossible vegan treats are now a reality, thanks to bean water.
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Girls just wanna rock in Destroy Boys
The teen band focuses on the music, not ideology.
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Eight Gigs: The Bottom Feeders
The Bottom Feeders perform songs reminiscent of a hip-swaying, ’60s high school dance with its whimsical guitar lines and doo-wop appeal.
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Eight Gigs: Pocket of Lollipops
No-wave posh-punk duo Pocket of Lollipops experiment with voice and sound.
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Eight Gigs: Pregnant
Placerville’s whimsical electro artist Pregnant plays the Davis Music Festival.
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Eight Gigs: Bad Cop/Bad Cop
Snotty pop-punk band Bad Cop/Bad Cop writes catchy anti-love songs and has a blast doing it.
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Eight Gigs: Astronautica
The Alpha Pup showcase brings L.A.’s rising stars of Low End Theory.
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Eight Gigs: Maxwell
Maxwell brings back baby-makin’ music at its finest.
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Eight Gigs: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
Steep yourself in the classical masters at Music in the Mountains.
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Eight Gigs: The Strange Party
Spooky lyrics and hard-driving glam-rock riffs make for a strange party with the Strange Party.
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Embracing community
Joe Kye says goodbye, Caravan Palace swings into Oakland, a local punk band gets a Pitchfork nod, and don’t forget about First Festival.
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Finding Dory
Director Whit Stillman proves that his career reboot is more worthy than most.
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The Conjuring 2
Did you see The Exorcist? Cool, then you probably don't need to see this flick.
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Now You See Me 2
Jesse Eisenberg and the rest of the gang are back for a sequel actually worth seeing.
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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
This music-industry spoof gets a few laughs, but lacks the teeth to make any impact.
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Warcraft: The Beginning
Ooh, look—CGI! Who needs a plot in this latest video-game-inspired film?
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