Issue: August 17, 2017
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Writing the evasive American Dream
A former DACA recipient defies the odds to win national poetry awards and a Harper Collins contract.
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First to fall: Severely disabled renters feel the brunt of Sacramento’s housing crisis
As rents rocket, fewer landlords accepting housing vouchers, advocacy groups say.
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In defense of the defense: ‘Picnic Day 5’ told detectives they didn’t know they were fighting cops
Testimony doesn’t advance Police Department’s version of UC Davis Picnic Day brawl.
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Ranch guessing: Can a black-run agriculture academy end Sacramento County’s Boys Ranch curse?
Former juvenile detention camp could instead teach youth to farm.
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Chief and the citizen: Sacramento’s new police chief credits his mom for making him think differently about the job
Daniel Hahn was a sergeant when a phone call made him reconsider his professional priorities.
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Banking on bungalows: Sacramento County hopes to draw investor money by demolishing former U.S. Air Force housing site
Official says it wouldn’t be possible to redevelop units into homeless shelter.
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Fight nazis with non-violence
Under the Trump/Bannon regime, alt-right thugs are marching in our streets.
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Letters for August 17, 2017
We hear this week from two grandmothers(!), as well as passionate thoughts about water fountains and an idea for President Trump’s children.
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No Regrets
A high school reunion might seem like the perfect venue to repair the frayed thread of hope, but I’m concerned you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.
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It’s accountability time in the construction industry
Tony Thurmond’s Assembly Bill 1701 is a simple but powerful piece of legislation that will bring accountability to the private construction industry.
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Let’s stop kicking the can down the road
It’s easy to identify the problems with the Sacramento County budget; it’s harder to find and implement solutions.
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Evanne Harrison, zookeeper
Evanne Harrison takes care of a mythic cast of animals, including Eeyore, an occasionally melancholy donkey, Charlotte, a friendly tarantula and a rabbit named Peter.
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Camp for rocker grrrls
In its second year, Girls Rock Sacramento expands to a weeklong camp for girls to plug in and rock out.
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Loud and timely
The San Francisco Mime Troupe returns to the region with a political production that explores love, fear and immigration.
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Review: Shrew! A Jazz Age Musical Romp
SN&R reviews a new production from Fair Oaks Theatre.
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Tiny Monsters
The latest exhibit at Fe Gallery gathers 2-D and 3-D creatures that are cute and terrifying.
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Sister Act
Nuns and pop stars are opposites in every sense, from lifestyle to dress (minus one Madonna costume). But in Music Circus’ Sister Act, the two types come together in harmony.
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Norcal’s 2nd Annual Barber Battle
Think of it like the Olympics for those who cut, shave and trim.
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Solar Eclipse
A rare solar eclipse will reveal a secret hidden in plain sight.
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34th Annual Sacramento Scandinavian Festival
Get ready for some cultural plunder!
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Detective tour de force
Rich Herbert stars in The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelky.
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Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
SN&R reviews a production from Errant Phoenix.
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The Robber Bridegroom
SN&R reviews a production from Green Valley Theatre.
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Public pyromania
The 10th annual Fire Spectacular proves that humans will always be mesmerized by flames.
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Bookish brisket
In a last ditch effort for more foot traffic, Barnes & Noble adds a restaurant that serves plain New American food, but it’s on point.
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Last pints
Rubicon Brewing Co. is likely to close by the end of this month; American River Brewing Co. has already shuttered.
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Peppy, not sorry
The Rose All Day cocktail at Hook & Ladder says yes way to rosé.
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Sweet chili on a stir fry
P Thai Eatery serves a mean eggplant stir-fry.
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Hatchlings and ice cream
The Sacramento Zoo will celebrate its 90th anniversary with all-you-can-eat ice cream.
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Beans, straight from the source
Shelling beans are fresher than what you find in most stores.
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Selland’s salads
The V Word checks out Selland’s Market-Café’s vegan offerings at its new Broadway location.
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The Moans are here to stay
A Sacramento cult-favorite punk band gains more attention for its songs about vampires and zombies.
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Lucky Steven
Soderbergh returns to feature-filmmaking with a charming, lightweight caper flick.
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In This Corner of the World
An Inconvenient Sequel amounts to a monotonous minister preaching to a bored choir.
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The Dark Tower
Maybe the story makes sense at 4,250 pages. At 95 minutes it’s just a messy sci-fi-horror-fantasy salad.
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The Glass Castle
An unusual story unusually well-told, with first-rate performances.
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The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
When their town’s corrupt mayor sets out to transform their beautiful park into a grotesque money-grubbing tourist trap, the squirrels (voiced by Will Arnett and Katherine Heigl) and their animal pals swing into action to thwart his nefarious plans.
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Starting a cannabusiness and cooking with the herb
Advice for a novice who wants to get into the cannabis biz, and tips on careful cannacooking.
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A New Branding era
As recreational sales begin, graphic designers can increasingly take their branding in a whole new direction.
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