Issue: September 22, 2016
The cover story this week: It's here, SN&R's yearly Best of issue! Our writers', and you, the readers', highlight the best of the best when searching Sacramento for the city's tastiest foods, boutique deals, recreational adventures and much more.
Elsewhere in the issue: Film critic Daniel Barnes reviews Oliver Stone's newest, Snowden ; GM- OH NO ! Were several UC Davis researchers paid-out to make biotechnology companies look good? Alastair Bland has the dirt. Elsewhere, aside from the colossal cosmetic change to downtown, the arena has also brought vehicular woes, what with parking meters that go till 10 p.m., but how else will Sacramento turn a profit from parking? Raheem F. Hosseini has the scoop. Also in the book: Reader, wherefore art thou not going to go see Romeo and Juliet ? Consider it! Jeff Hudson has the review.
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Bio-engineered news
A watchdog group alleges that five UC Davis researchers were paid to shill for GMOs.
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Kids in protective custody are doing worse
Intensifying issues, lack of placement options prompt county to more than double its contract with Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento.
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Sacramento County officials consider renting out spaces to arenagoers
Consultant projects $360,000 in additional revenue from Golden 1 Center events.
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Parking woes
The city’s parking plan is a poorly executed idea that threatens to alienate visitors, residents and businesses alike.
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Letters for September 22, 2016
Readers weigh in on McKinley Village, legalizing marijuana and gambling.
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Death and dating
She found her boss’ husband on a dating site, and her boss has a terminal illness. Does she tell her boss?
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Priscila Hoffman, death-industry worker and singer
When she’s not commanding the stage as the frontwoman of local doom powerhouse Cura Cochino, you can find her with bone saw in hand cutting across the crown a corpse.
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From summer into fall
The Davis Shakespeare Ensemble expands with a fall production of Romeo and Juliet.
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UC Davis’ new venue and new sounds
UC Davis’ new music venue the Ann E. Pitzer Center makes its debut this weekend.
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End-of-summer squeeze
Fall might officially be here, but it’s not too late to squeeze in a little more summer.
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Moral character
B Street Theatre stages David Mamet’s Speed-the-Plow.
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Beauty and the Beast
Disney’s favorite girl-meets-beast story is given a delightful treatment by the Davis Musical Theatre Company.
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Seafood: Asian, Cajun and more
Seafood gets an Asian-Cajun treatment at Midtown’s Station 16.
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Soosh*e! changes the radio game
How the Sacramento emcee fights for the local creative community.
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Eight Gigs: The Trouble Makers
Grab your drinks off the bar; the Trouble Makers are coming.
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Eight Gigs: Avi Buffalo
Bittersweet indie singer-songwriter Avi Buffalo is broken up no more.
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Eight Gigs: Rx Bandits
Originally a standard ‘90s ska-punk band, Rx Bandits have spent the better part of the past two decades exploring bizarre ways to stretch the genre into almost unrecognizable ways.
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Eight Gigs: Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
Grammy award-winner Bruce Hornsby shakes things up on his latest tour.
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Eight Gigs: Lera Lynn
The songstress behind the stand-out songs from True Detective season two comes to town.
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Eight Gigs: Steve Gunn & the Outliners
The former Violator rekindles his solo legacy.
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Eight Gigs: Tech N9ne
Kansas City indie-rap star comes to Ace of Spades.
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Eight Gigs: Echo & the Bunnymen
Echo & the Bunnymen aren’t just known as the haunting music featured in the movie Donnie Darko.
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Citizenbore
Other than Stone’s nakedly pro-Snowden bent, there’s nothing particularly necessary or notable here.
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Dank vault
Ngaio goes over the best ways to store and utilize every last leaf from your harvest.
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Best of Sacramento 2016
Celebrating Sac at a crossroads of old-school cred and new-world ideas.
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Best of Sacramento 2016: Food & Drink
Lucky Rodrigues wants to raise curtains and break down barriers—in the coffee industry, specifically.
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Best of Sacramento 2016: Food & Drink writers’ picks
Rice worthy of obsession, taco Tuesdays and the one good croissant in Sacramento dominate our picks for Sacramento’s best eats in 2016.
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Best of Sacramento 2016: Food & Drink readers’ picks
Because, yum.
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Best of Sacramento 2016: Arts & Entertainment
The old-school reporter prioritizes being digital-first without losing sight of traditional techniques.
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Best of Sacramento 2016: Arts & Entertainment writers’ picks
Find Sacramento’s best in blistering metal, underground art, instrument libraries and more.
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Best of Sacramento 2016: Shopping & Services
When a devoted record collector met a graphic designer with a sharp eye for vintage home décor, the two seemed destined to open a store.
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Best of Sacramento 2016: Shopping & Services writers’ picks
Candy, goats and vintage bikes galore in our picks for shopping destinations in Sacramento.
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Best of Sacramento 2016: Sports & Recreation
Cary Williams started a business and the #nevertoopretty hashtag to help girls and women to stay competitive.
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Best of Sacramento 2016: Sports & Recreation writers’ picks
The organ player for the River Cats, wild water sports and street basketball make up our top sports picks for 2016.
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