Issue: October 26, 2017
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Our morbid history
The serial murderers, sociopaths and sickos who helped make Sacramento what it is today.
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Last stand on 21st Street: To prevent demolition, Casa de Chaos residents and fans are hoping to win landmark status
City will nominate three Midtown homes for historic designation, but property owner has power to fight decision.
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Do no extra harm: Kids with cancer receive treatments designed for adults. Will a new law change that?
Most pediatric cancer patients are subjected to treatments that are not designed for a child's developing body.
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Hack market: Placer Women Democrats officials accuse congressional candidate of deleting financial info
Incriminating financial records tied to Roza Calderon’s tenure with PWD disappeared.
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Unsilent—a majority?
As Capitol is hit by ‘me too’ reports of sexual harassment, pressure mounts on lawmakers to make changes.
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Motions sickness: City’s attorney doesn’t want jury to hear about homelessness during trial about homelessness
Challenge to anti-camping law sparks debate during pretrial hearing.
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Blare of bullets: Sac preps ShotSpotter tech for ‘Fruitridge finger’ area
Deadly summer pressured City Hall to reevaluate tactics.
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Honoring the dead
We want to honor American River College journalism student Nathan Bauer, who passed away Sunday.
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Letters for October 26, 2017
Haters gonna hate. And this week, it’s an all-haters letters page, as SN&R readers hate on Sacramento, Canada, the United States, Jerry Brown, Donald Trump and a hipster party.
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Just do it all
Joey lets a college freshman know how to let go of a male friend whose attention she misses, and how an aspiring café owner/singer/environmentalist may not have to choose one path in the end.
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Neighbors share opinions about proposed homeless shelters
An October 15 town hall meeting brings Woodlake homeowners, business owners, homeless advocates and elected officials together to discuss proposed shelters.
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Julie Schweitzer, impulse investigator
Program director at the UC Davis MIND Institute received a $3.7 million grant to study teens and young adults..
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Art of the dead
Local artists cope with the passing of loved ones and make a living through Day of the Dead.
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The Vampire Ball is exactly what it sounds like
Hunt for vampires and shop for horrific wares.
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Review: Luna Gale
This excellent production is a dramedic indictment of how the system can fail a child.
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Review: Frankenstein
SN&R reviews a new play from Chautauqua Playhouse.
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El Panteón de Sacramento
Folks from all backgrounds can honor their passed loved ones during El Panteón de Sacramento.
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Midtown Halloween Festival & Pooch Parade
Watch pups on parade this Saturday.
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IFBB/NPC Sacramento Championships
Watch people flex their muscles.
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Blithe Spirit
SN&R reviews a new production from Woodland Opera House.
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Rhymes with a reason
The Young Poets of Color showcase drew a diverse crowd to enjoy spoken word and raise money for art space Sol Collective.
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Flirting with every flavor
Thai Asian Bistro is worth a visit, once it reopens November 15.
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Adobo on the go
Bistro Filipino serves up traditional dishes with a twist inside one of Sacramento’s first sit-down Filipino restaurants.
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Small hands, smaller cocktail
The Creamsicle might attract eyeballs at The Wrangler Bar, but it might be worth it.
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Cheesy chorizo
Kick N Mule serves jalapeño poppers with a meaty bite.
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Pork and booze
To celebrate its one-year anniversary, The Jungle Bird will be throwing itself a luau on October 28.
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Blushing and crisp
Pink lady apples are tart, sweet and perfect for Pinktober parties.
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Desert island cooking class
JD’s Bakery & Cafe in Rocklin is now hosting a monthly vegan cooking class, and November 5-6, attendees will learn to make a full-course meal for Thanksgiving.
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Two dudes, one big sound
Cities You Wish You Were From aims for success by touring and creating music to please most ears.
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Uneasy Street
Joel and Ethan Coen, Grant Heslov and George Clooney demonstrate that too many writer-directors can spoil a film.
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All I See is You
When corrective surgery slowly restores her sight, a less-dependent woman starts growing dissatisfied with the world she sees and begins to question her life.
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Happy Death Day
If Jessica Rothe, the star of this mess, can manage to drag herself clear of having to do junk like this, she may have a future.
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The Snowman
A godawful, incoherent mess. Characters and subplots pop in at random and nothing makes any sense.
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Burning crop
How will the recent fires affect California growers, and how do I know when my plants are ready to harvest?
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FLOWER REVIEW: Four County Farms Chocolate Hashberry
Strain from Herbish delivery service melds mind and body highs.
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