Issue: May 04, 2017
This week's cover story: First Festival sets out to prove that Sacramento can support an outdoor fest of only local musicians, but is it an uphilll battle considering the festival's past failures? Rebecca Huval has the story.
Also in the issue: As politicians fiddle, Sacramento's homeless population is revealed to be much bigger than previously estimated, Scott Thomas Anderson and Raheem F. Hosseini report; does the closure of a Sacramento women's clinic foreshadows lost abortion access? Mozes Zarate has the story. Elsewhere, the Big Day of Giving faces challenges amid the expulsion of an anti-trafficking charity and last year's technical issues. Also in the book: Dignity Health, a Carmichael hospital, denied a trans man his hysterectomy and now he's suing, Dave Kempa has the scoop.
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Shadow’s war
A young soldier’s superiors ignore her pleas for help, and then she’s killed.
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Rousted once again: As politicians fiddle, Sacramento County’s homeless population revealed to be much bigger than previously estimated
Camp raid pushes people and belongings to other side of bike trail.
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Trump gropes repro rights: Closure of Sacramento women’s clinic foreshadows lost abortion access
Local clinic and its two satellites offered low-barrier, low-cost health services for decades.
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Big Day of Giving’s big challenge: Online donation challenge begins amid anti-trafficking charity’s expulsion, last year’s technical issues
Courage Worldwide raised more than $57,000 before licensing issues became public.
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Health indignity: A Carmichael hospital denied a trans man his hysterectomy. Now he’s suing.
Dignity Health moves patient’s surgery to another hospital over Catholic directives.
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Maile Hampton is free: Plea deal tosses Sacramento activist’s misdemeanor charge
Case that began with ‘lynching’ allegation ends with community service.
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Food cluster-truck: Raid on Spanish-speaking food vendors outrages Latin American labor council
County says vendors lacked proper permits to operate.
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Letters for May 4, 2017
Readers share their thoughts on gang enhancements, veganism and more.
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Sacramentans make their case in D.C.
360 Sacramentans participate in the 47th annual Sacramento Metro Chamber Cap-to-Cap.
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Orlee Stewart, artist, witch and exorcist
The Sacramento artists talks H.R. Giger, the art of magick and her favorite demon.
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One-woman show
First Festival makes a last ditch effort to prove that Sacramento can support an outdoor fest of only local musicians.
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Review: Cyrano
SN&R reviews a new production from Falcon’s Eye Theatre.
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Review: The Music Man
SN&R reviews a new production from Sacramento City College.
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Get the picture?
The Sacramento Ballet unveils the follow-up to its popular Snap Shots program.
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The Donner Party
SN&R reviews a new production at Sacramento Theatre Company.
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The Seagull
SN&R reviews a new production at the Art Theater of Davis.
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Hook & better
Chef Matt Masera, formerly of Mother and Empress, takes the helm at Hook & Ladder to steer it toward quality and simplicity, with more vegetarian options.
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Meaty makeover
Michael Sampino does a complete staff and menu makeover at Joe Marty’s.
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Ants in the glass
When you spot a grocery shopper stocking up on one type of wine, you know what to sip next.
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Put an egg on it
Order Hot Italian’s Cannavaro pizza with an egg for extra tastiness.
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Light Side of the Fourth
A Star Wars-themed puppy costume contest joins forces with happy-hour beers.
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Just a touch
Spring onions complement the lighter fruits and vegetables now in season.
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Body-building cookie
Protein bars are basically candy bars, and The Complete Cookie from Lenny & Larry’s is another way for vegans to get their protein in a dessert.
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Hip-hop warrior
Local emcee KaiLord swings between hope and darkness with mellifluous beats.
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Eight Gigs: The Chainsmokers
Take a puff of this, Sacramento.
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Eight Gigs: D.R.I.
With a career spanning more than three decades, crossover thrash band D.R.I. continues to bring its unique sound new generations.
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Eight Gigs: Rituals of Mine
Concerts of the Park season is here with a killer opening night headliner.
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Eight Gigs: Leela James
Leela James proves that classic soul never goes out of style.
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Eight Gigs: Ursula Lynn
Ursula Lynn blends her pleasing voice and smart lyrics with the bittersweet romance of sea ballads.
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Eight Gigs: Sacto Storytellers
Sacto Storytellers, Recorded Freedom and Slaymantha will perform reggae, roots and ska music in order to raise money for NorCal AIDS Cycle, an organization that supports other nonprofits in the region that work to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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Eight Gigs: Cashmere Cat
The shadowy tomcat behind Kanye West and Ariana Grande.
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House show surprise
Sofar Sounds, an international music company, organized its first basement show in Sacramento; Sophia’s Thai Kitchen and local indie project Sea of Bees both resurface with more music.
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Brain candy
It won’t sustain you once you’re out of the theater, but it’s a fun thrill while you’re there.
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The Dinner
A drama with some annoyingly fussy indie elements that still comes together.
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The Circle
Omnipotence only goes so far in this thriller that seems to be missing some key pieces.
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Their Finest
Smothered in rancid nostalgia, only a few fine performances make this film mildly bearable.
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How to Be a Latin Lover
Selma Hayek makes any movie watchable, even this joke-free comedy.
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Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent
Every hack documentary trick is rolled out for the famous chef.
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Open for business
With new regulations in place and more coming soon, what’s the best way to open a dispensary now?
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Cinco de Mayo
Annual guide highlighting Sacramento's rich Mexican culture and heritage and guiding readers to the best events and festivities.
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