Issue: November 24, 2016
The cover story this week: The holidays are often a time of inner turmoil and preparation for uncomfortable situations of all stripes: from conversations with nosy relatives to the beginning of those incessant ear-worm Christmas tunes. Thankfully, some of our dear writers at SN&R are here to help with some tips on how to make it through the holidays.
Elsewhere in the issue: Charter school guru Michelle Rhee was recently courted by Trump to be America's education secretary, Raheem F. Hosseini and John Flynn report; Sacramento is known for having uncomfortably warm summers, and now with a climate-change denier as the head of the Environmental Protection Industry's transition team, what can we expect of the region's rising temperatures and what is being done about it? Matt Kramer has the story; Don Martin, a local fire engineer, recently posted on Facebook that "illegal immigrants" should be used as "target practice," John Flynn reports; Elsewhere, someone once said that the theater is a "safe and special place," so why not go check out a play or two this week? Jim Carnes and Bev Sykes have two highlights for you to consider.
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Family, drama and so much booze
How to make it through the holiday season alive.
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Escape to the tiki bar
A tropical cocktail just might get you through the holidays.
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No Thanksgiving plans? These bars can be your family
A guide for those who can’t have (or don’t want) a traditional Thanksgiving.
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Poly want a turkey
A local comic imagines the outcome of bringing multiple partners to Thanksgiving.
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Forget mistletoe, ring in the Hmong New Year
Sacramento’s annual event mixes dating rituals with flag football and sticky rice.
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No more ‘Jingle Bells’
SN&R’s alt-Christmas playlist is full of unexpected spirit.
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Make America dumb again
Focus on expanding school vouchers could further segregate schools, say education policy experts.
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A place to go: New east Sacramento outpatient center allows students, workers to squeeze in therapy
Sutter Center for Psychiatry unveils larger, relocated 'healing environment.'
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Living with the change: Sacramento’s climate action plan resigns itself to blistering future
County could experience eight times more extreme heat events by 2050.
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Throwing flames: Use ‘illegal immigrants’ for ‘target practice,’ Sacramento fire engineer said in Facebook posts
25-year veteran’s August social media comments draw ire on eve of anti-Trump rally.
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Backpage back in court
Sacramento judge stops short of tossing out state’s criminal case.
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The doctor is win: Rep. Ami Bera survives congressional battle with Sheriff Scott Jones
Declared the winner, Bera braces for Trump era in Washington.
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Finding thanks
It’s almost Thanksgiving but I’m finding myself struggling when it comes to finding things for which to be thankful.
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Letters for November 24, 2016
Readers continue to express anxiety over a Donald Trump presidency.
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Cut the wire
When a reader’s ex calls for help getting sober, what could possibly be the right response?
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Johnny O’Connor, street pastor
The Block Bishop came up from a hard life to bring the word of God to the streets.
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Review: The 39 Steps
SN&R reviews a new production from Big Idea Theatre.
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Review: Robin Hood
SN&R reviews a new production from B Street Theatre.
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Indulge that feeling of WTF
You survived Thanksgiving; now what?
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Animal instincts
City Theatre stages this family friendly take on the classic British story.
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A Christmas Carol
SN&R reviews a new production from the Winters Theatre Company.
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A Christmas Carol
SN&R reviews a new production from the B Street Theatre.
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Party king
El Rey serves $4 tacos with cocktails right outside the Golden 1 Center.
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Sushi shuffle
Sakamoto opens in Midtown; Finnegan’s Public House wants to expand; Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates adds more hot chocolate; and Edible Sacramento magazine returns.
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Calm yourself
Feeling the post-election blues? A Bowl of Soul from Naked Coffee can calm your nerves at least a little bit.
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Feast of beef
Vietnamese restaurant Anh Hong specializes in a seven-course beef dinner.
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Drinking over shopping
Instead of battling crowds on Black Friday, try some new beer releases from New Helvetia Brewing Co. or Moonraker Brewing Company.
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Tri-color wonder
Thanks to the introduction of yellow, purple and green varieties, cauliflower is seeing a resurgence.
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Pop-up plant-based dinners
Plant Punk Kitchen is hosting three pop-up vegan dinners in December.
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Eugene Ugly’s anxious anti-pop
How booze and conflict fueled the Sacramento duo’s dark debut.
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Eight Gigs: The Kelps
The Kelps are like a carnival ride full of creepy, dark feelings.
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Eight Gigs: Life in 24 Frames
Local indie quartet Life in 24 Frames’ third album is almost finished, and it’s sure to be one of your favorite local albums.
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Eight Gigs: Madeline Kenney
Oakland-based Madeline Kenney’s dream-pop infused songs will wrap you up in a cloud.
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Eight Gigs: Vista Kicks
Former Roseville-based four-piece indie-rock band Vista Kicks returns to play a hometown show.
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Eight Gigs: The Kyle Gass Band
The Kyle Gass Band’s latest album Thundering Herd is full of hard-hitting rock songs with comedic undertones.
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Eight Gigs: Hang the Old Year
Fill up on downtrodden music for a scorched earth.
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Eight Gigs: Waterstrider
Bay Area electro-indie musician Waterstrider cites “an embrace of androgyny” as one of his chief influences.
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Eight Gigs: Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman
Catch two of the largest lexicons in rap in one tour.
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On hate and Kanye
Kanye West abandons Sacramento after just two songs, and Pets and Vasas fill Starlite with feel-good rock.
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Between memory and truth
This thriller proves that Tom Ford is more than a sleek film dilettante.
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Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk
Yet another strange career-pivot for director Ang Lee.
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Bleed for This
The movie never overcomes its formula, but it’s still extremely well-done.
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The Edge of Seventeen
Putting Woody Harrelson in your indie flick is like taking steroids for film festivals.
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fans of J.K. Rowling are tough to alienate, but maybe this movie will do the trick.
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Joint jobs
A reader wants to know how to break into the cannabis industry.
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Holiday Guide
SN&R's Holiday Guide takes care of all our readers holiday shopping needs.
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