Issue: December 07, 2017
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Into the dark web: Secret corner of the World Wide Web offers a virtual bazaar where anything goes
Law enforcement hopes for human error as U.S. postal carriers used as de facto drug mules.
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Recycling in the dumps
As the state’s landmark program struggles, CalRecycle might be missing out on millions.
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Fighting cancer on her own: Local patient in limbo after Sutter Medical Group drops Medi-Cal
Prediction that patients would get better care at community clinics didn’t hold true for Sacramento woman.
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No neutral future: Verizon brags about Sacramento deal even as it faces national protests
Sacramento city leaders have publicly stood beside Verizon, even as concern and anger mount against the ISP.
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Levee leveraging: Sacramento vies for cap-and-trade funds that could add housing, infrastructure
City is a front-runner for state’s new TCCP initiative.
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Republicans attack California
The “tax bill” Republican lawmakers in Washington are crafting is much more than that. It is a political weapon carefully aimed at liberal values and blue states.
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Letters for December 7, 2017
In this week’s letters: The real message behind the GOP’s new tax bill, and dealing with TSA while carrying pot.
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Can I trust him?
Is her boyfriend being friendly or flirty with others?
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Their crisis is honesty: So-called crisis pregnancy center lure vulnerable pregnant women into a false choice
Before the Supreme Court weighs in on truth in advertising, fake clinics can be exposed through a crowdsourced campaign for the truth.
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Six nonfiction books that changed me in 2017
Jeff vonKaenel shares his reading selections; tell him what he should read in 2018.
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15 Minutes: Lady Charmaine, on-air charmer
Charmaine Bassett is the Sacramento-based radio personality best known as “Lady Charmaine.”
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Rewriting the new year
A New Year festival helps the local Hmong community remember and redefine its traditions.
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The wonders of Ruth Rippon
Sacramento ceramicist helped elevate clay into the fine-art world.
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Review: A Christmas Carol
A stunning, innovative and powerful presentation not to be missed.
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Preview: The Nutcracker by Sac Ballet
This year’s production, which begins Saturday and continues through December 23, is the 30th installment of the holiday tradition.
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First Festival Launch Party
Support a homegrown music festival.
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La Pastorela de Sacramento
This bilingual musical updates an old tradition with modern themes.
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Anti-Cooperation League—10th anniversary show
Sacramento Comedy Spot celebrates 10 years of its unique improv show.
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Preview: Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly
A comic theatrical sequel to the ever-popular Jane Austen novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’
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It’s a Wonderful Life
SN&R reviews a new production from Woodland Opera House.
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Farmers market Thai
The Thai Farm House BBQ & Bistro crafts locally sourced dishes in a cozy restaurant.
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Food for empowerment
The good work of the Sacramento Food Policy Council, and cheap dumplings near McClatchy High.
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It’s Bonne, La Bonne
French onion soup and duck confit sandwich at real French eatery.
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Snail-paced potluck
Meet the Slow Food Sac team December 10 at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op.
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Jammed on a gift idea?
Preserved foods are seasonal anytime, and they make great presents.
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Pizza for herbivores
Pizza Huts in the United Kingdom are adding vegan cheese to its menu. Here are some vegan pizza options Sacramentans can enjoy while they wait for vegan-cheese-stuffed crust from the famous chain.
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Church of rock
Separate Spines create rare experience at St. Paul’s record release show.
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Room for improvement
The film is a huge step up from the few dreary James Franco films that I have seen, but it’s his brilliant performance as Tommy Wisseau that makes the movie worth watching.
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Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Playing the title character, Denzel Washington simultaneously anchors and elevates this solid if obvious legal drama, showily disappearing into the title role of a sad-sack civil rights-era relic getting his first taste of temptation.
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Holiday high
Is it legal to give the gift of edibles to anyone?
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FLOWER REVIEW: Four County Farms Sherbet
Get the scoop on this Sherbet strain distributed by Herbish.
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