Issue: October 20, 2016
The cover story this week: Here, at the SN&R, we're celebrating 20 years of Ask Joey; the column by our much loved and wise advice columnist, Joey Garcia. Learn more about what makes Joey who she is from Joey herself.
Elsewhere in the issue: The operators behind the online classified portal, Backpage.com, have been arrested for conspiring to pimp, leaving sex workers and activists asking who these crackdowns protect now that sex workers cannot monitor potentially dangerous clients, Raheem F. Hosseini has the story; What is the South of 50 project and how will it impact Folsom residents if it is moved forward? Oh, and where is the money coming from exactly? Scott Thomas Anderson follows the money trail and reports. Elsewhere, Jeff vonKaenel sits down with the CEO of Regional Transit, Henry Li, and the Amalgamated Transit Union president, Ralph Niz, for an in-depth discussion on improved services, Measure B and parking around the new arena.
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Meet Joey Garcia
SN&R’s advice columnist celebrates 20 years with the paper—and shares the heartaches and lessons that led her here.
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Insight and advice: 20 quick hits from two decades of lessons
Joey Garcia’s guide to survival.
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Vice fraud: California criminal prosecution against Backpage represents latest flashpoint in century-old prostitution debate
Does online classified portal exploit sex workers, provide them with a needed tool—or both?
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Folsom annexation blues
Suburban council incumbents exhibit the influence of dark money campaign contributions.
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Ride along
Regional Transit’s new CEO and the transit company’s union president talk improved services, Measure B and arena parking.
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White recording artist takes knee during Sacramento Kings preseason game, internet reacts
Gesture begun by 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick reappears during unlikely moment.
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Slurred reach: LGBTQ man complains of his treatment following Midtown assault
Victim says he was called gay slurs and punched after stepping in to defend homeless man.
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Joey, revealed
Too often advice columns are condescending and pedantic. We’re thankful that Ask Joey has always gone deeper.
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Letters for October 20, 2016
Readers debate Trump vs. Hillary and the potential danger of pesticides.
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Vengeful victim
A reader’s sister won’t stop trying to get revenge on an ex through constant lawsuits.
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Vincent Damyanovich, mask sculptor
His studio asks deeper questions about the transformations his morphing subjects undergo.
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Asian-American dreamer
With his new album, Los Angeles rapper Jason Chu brings an all-American voice to the forefront.
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Sparkle and speed
SN&R reviews a new production from the Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento.
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Preview: Simple Gifts
SN&R previews Simple Gifts, a show from the Cashore Marionettes.
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Decorative gourd season, etc.
Soak up the fall-ness of fall around town before stupid winter arrives.
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Old, funny and sad
The Art Theater of Davis stages The Impromptu at Versailles.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
SN&R reviews a new production from the Sacramento Theatre Company.
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Time to rock at Aftershock
Sacramento’s biggest, most successful music festival returns to Discovery Park.
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String theater
Keith Donohue’s new novel mixes marionettes and magical realism.
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World-class, indeed
This new Sacramento guide is a primer on the city’s myriad charms.
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An awards bellwether
SN&R film critic Daniel Barnes’ take on this year’s Mill Valley Film Fest.
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A better ’cue
Blue House rivals Oz Korean BBQ for the best all-you-can-eat Korean feast in town.
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More to sip
Fluid Espresso Bar expands with Barrio, and Sacramento gets three new boba tea shops.
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A gentler IPA
Moonraker Brewing Co.’s citrus-forward Yojo series belies its IPA name.
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A diaspora’s cuisine
Learn about traditional and evolving Armenian culture at the 69th annual Sacramento Armenian Food Festival.
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Fall for apples
Don’t be fooled by the fresh-pressed apple juice masquerading as cider.
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Paul McCartney’s meat-free Sacramento
The Sacramento City Council passed a resolution for the city to join the Meat Free Monday movement, which was started by Paul McCartney.
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Pixies reunite with a purpose
With a new album and tour, the legendary band embraces history but rejects nostalgia.
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Eight Gigs: Black Marble
Dress in all black for a dark-wave tour that includes Detroit’s Ritual Howls.
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Eight Gigs: Trash Talk
Catch Odd Future Records’ only non-hip-hop act (which happens to be from Sacramento).
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Eight Gigs: Rebel Radio
Rebel Radio combines driving bass lines and off-the-cuff percussion with steady guitar rhythms to create a gritty blend of punk and ska.
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Eight Gigs: Garble
Moody yet powerful quartet Garble has been touched by the gods of grunge and garage rock.
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Eight Gigs: Allyson Seconds
Allyson Seconds and Anton Barbeau are back with new groovy pop record.
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Eight Gigs: Damien Jurado
Seattle indie-folkster Damien Jurado’s last three albums tell a tell of soul searching in a sci-fi setting.
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Eight Gigs: Dressy Bessy
Dressy Bessy has been proudly wearing their love for ‘60s pop tunes on their sleeves for two decades now.
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Eight Gigs: Eisley
Seasoned family band Eisley stops through town.
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Weather permitted
Weather threatens Treasure Island Music Festival’s reputation with delayed sets, canceled artists and lots of mud.
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Settling accounts
The latest Ben Affleck thrill is a slick presentation that reveals very little.
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American Honey
An incredibly alive journey through poverty and hope on a road trip across America’s asshole.
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Kevin Hart: What Now?
Kevin Hart is usually better in small doses, but there’s no denying that he’s pretty damn funny.
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Clean green
Since medical cannabis can’t be classified as organic, how do you find the good stuff?
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