Issue: December 29, 2016
The cover story this week: You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have: the facts of life. But not this week; this week, just take the good as SN&R takes a look back at the best of the best in local music, plays, restaurants and more with a little help from members of Sacramento's various communities.
Elsewhere in the issue: The post-election impact has been felt nationally. Hate incidents have been high as President-elect Trump slithers his way into office and emboldened racists, xenophobes, misogynists and anti-gay crusaders take Trump's win as an indicator to act on their worst impulses. Locally, the Sikh community has been impacted as well as others. Mozes Zarate has the story; in a recent court case, the Boy Scouts of America employed victim blaming to counter allegations of child abuse by stating that the plaintiff must have "enjoyed the experience," John Flynn reports. Elsewhere, hundreds of Californians have died of West Nile, and current pesticides aren't helping people's health either, but nontoxic alternatives have been met with snags in the regulatory approval process, Alastair Bland has the story. Also in the book, Janelle Bitker and Ann Martin Rolke look back on some of the best dishes, drinks and trends that stood out in 2016.
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It was a very good year (really): Sacramentans reflect on 2016
Art Hotel, community generosity, protests, the Golden 1 Center and tacos—all the great things Sacramento had to offer in 2016.
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Bigots on a warpath: Donald Trump’s election brings surge of hate crimes and questions about Sacramento Sikh youth’s murder
Activists plan to protest upcoming inauguration at state Capitol and in Washington, D.C.
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Scouts’ dishonor: Boy Scouts of America blame the victim in cringeworthy legal defense against Sacramento sexual abuse lawsuit
Scout leader in question currently serving six years for child molestation.
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Poison profits: Nontoxic alternatives to harmful insecticides snagged in regulatory approval process
UC Davis researcher among those discovering poison-free approaches to controlling mosquito populations.
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Return of the anti-vaxxers
Three moms and a science-skeptic group sues to stop California’s school vaccination requirements.
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California Attorney General Kamala Harris can’t let go of Backpage
Coming off a decisive courtroom loss, senator-elect repackages criminal case against online classified portal.
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All the good things
Reflecting on all the good things 2016 had to offer.
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Letters for December 29, 2016
Readers reflect on Donald Trump, 2016 and more.
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Deal breakers and makers
If everything about your partner is great aside from a lack of sexual attraction, should you stay together?
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Timos Zachariou, beloved Greek keyboardist
The local legend known as Timos tells of his life and times playing the keys for governors and celebrities.
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Curtains on 2016
SN&R theater critics share their favorite stage moments of the year.
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What to eat on New Year’s Day
Plan ahead for your inaugural 2017 food game so you’re not left hungover and hungry.
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Cheers to 2016: The best of food and drink in 2016
SN&R food writers look back on the year’s best dishes, drinks and trends.
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All-local love
SN&R music writers pick their favorite artists, albums and gigs of the year.
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Eight Gigs: Brotha Lynch Hung
Join Sacramento’s horrorcore founder Brotha Lynch Hung for “How the Lynch Stole Christmas” at the Boardwalk.
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Eight Gigs: Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame
Local bluesmen provide a reprieve from holiday-tune overload.
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Eight Gigs: Daisy Spot
It’s time to bask in the sensuous swagger of Sacramento’s Daisy Spot.
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Eight Gigs: Miami Horror
The This is Midtown Mountain Getdown New Year’s Eve party is leaning into the chill factor.
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Eight Gigs: Dead Winter Carpenters
Foot stomp your way into the new year with Dead Winter Carpenters.
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Eight Gigs: Mustache Harbor
Party rock shamelessly on NYE with raucous cover band Mustache Harbor.
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Eight Gigs: Sac LadyFest
Come join Sac LadyFest in raising money for the Oakland Ghost Ship fire survivors.
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Time killer
No movie based on a video game is worth a damn—especially not this one.
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Plead the Fifth
A city may force residents to register their homegrows, which could turn out to be unconstitutional.
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