Issue: July 28, 2016
The cover story this week: SN&R contributor Dave Kempa profiles Chris Delany, co-founder of Loaves and Fishes. The feature covers Delany's commitment to her faith, and her and her late-husband's dedication to social justice which lead them to the undertaking of aiding in improving the quality of life of Sacramento's homeless.
Elsewhere in the issue:Nick Miller reports on the continuing and ever-present corruption of Kevin Johnson; writer Dave Kempa reports on the recent revelation of Mix Downtown's, as well as several other Sacramento area restaurants, racist policies; David Downs has the low-down on which cannabis strains will couple well with your summertime smoke sessions.
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Chris Delany’s revolution of mercy
How Loaves & Fishes’ co-founder Chris Delany forged a culture of radical love and service.
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K.J.’s just-released emails show alternate city government reality
New documents reveal how the mayor used city staff for political maneuvering and attempted power plays.
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Black women’s group boycotts Mix Downtown amid allegations of racial discrimination
The Sacramento Sisters Circle calls for action following an alleged assault at the Sacramento nightclub.
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Whitewashing City Hall
White men still dominate Sacramento city government, audit finds.
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Yamanee lawsuit may prove a tall order for Sacramento group
Plaintiffs hope to block 15-story condo from piercing Midtown sky.
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On political unicorns
Disappointed about Tim Kaine? Maybe it’s time to realize there’s no such thing as a political savior.
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Letters for July 28, 2016
Readers weigh in on learning from the opposition and the dire state of the Republican party.
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A perfect playboy
A reader wants to know if a seemingly perfect guy with a bad reputation is worthy of pursuit.
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Beyond Brexit
Davis writer Sasha Abramsky returns to his native England to find it, post-Brexit, feeling lost and smaller.
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Ronald Sanchez Jr., ice cream truck owner
The ice cream truck operator tells us about serving up scoops around town and at car festivals—and how people actually don’t like ice cream when it’s hot.
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Summertime and the cannabis strains are easy
Our writer picks his favorite options for stress, anxiety, and pain, sleepless nights, and even lingering PTSD.
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Review: Higgins in Harlem
SN&R reviews a new production from Celebration Arts.
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Review: An Almanac for Farmers and Lovers in Mexico
SN&R reviews a new production at the Barnyard Theatre.
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Submerge yourself in Sacto
Dig in and learn about the city’s past and future this week.
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Life is beautiful
The classic musical Cabaret comes to the Music Circus this week.
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The Comedy of Errors
SN&R reviews a production from the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
SN&R reviews a production from the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival.
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Jamil Hellu’s tiny details, big impact
Catch David King’s surreal, geometric collages and Jamil Hellu’s intimate, tender photographs at the Jon Stevenson Gallery through July 30.
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A classy steal
After a kitchen makeover, Revolution Wines is finally dishing the sort of food that matches its date-night setting.
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Frozen fun
West Sacramento is getting an ice cream shop; Assembly Music Hall will become a seafood boil restaurant; and Binchoyaki becomes even more izakaya-like.
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Miracle cure
Treat your summer cold with Metro Kitchen + Drinkery’s cold-pressed juice.
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New-school ramen
Every Thursday, find Okinawa soba at Skool on K.
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Wing me, bro
The Sactown Wings festical aims to stuff 40,000 wings right into your mouth.
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#SacratomatoProud
The city earns its Sacratomato nickname every summer with fabulous heirloom varieties.
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The dark side of Pokémon
PETA creates a Pokémon Go parody game, and a vegan television show debuts this week.
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Humble Wolf grows harder together
Roseville band Humble Wolf gets heavier with every release.
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Eight Gigs: Biz Markie
The rapper who made it cool to pick your boogers rolls through Ace of Spades.
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Eight Gigs: Bachelor Paradise
A little bit of garage-rock goes a long way in Bachelor Paradise’s interpretation of ‘60 psychedelia.
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Eight Gigs: Green Jelly
Lovers of comedy and metal alike be thankful, for Green Jello cometh to Sacramento on Friday.
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Eight Gigs: Steel Pulse
Steel Pulse’s roots-reggae music continues to bridge gaps of racial tension from across the pond.
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Eight Gigs: Lee Bob & the Truth
Celebrate the release of Lee Bob & the Truth’s latest, completely analog record.
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Eight Gigs: Kansas
The prog-rock staple still has it, even though they never lost it.
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Eight Gigs: Moving Units
Moving Units reiterates that love will tear us apart with a tour dedicated to Joy Division.
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Smooth jazz, freeform radio
The Crocker Art Museum hosts monthly jazz nights; and KUTZ FM hopes to bring community radio to Sacramento this fall.
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Woody lite
Woody Allen steals from his best material to make a trifling but endearing film.
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Star Trek Beyond
The series takes a dive, but the actors remain solid, at least.
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Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
The BBC sitcom’s happy-camper fan base will probably be pleased, but the fire has gone cold.
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Ghostbusters
The plain truth is the original is overrated and that this reboot is just as funny.
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Ice Age: Collision Course
Reviewing another movie in this franchise makes as much sense as reviewing a new McDonald’s restaurant.
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No dank, no dosh
If your city wants to ban marijuana, they can do that—but there’s always a cost involved.
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