Issue: February 08, 2018
Thanks for reading this week’s SN&R. Feel free to click the links below, but don’t forget to pick up a newsprint version of the newspaper for exclusive event picks, columns and cartoons.
-
Rolling thunder
Sac’s two roller derby teams combine forces to form an all-star league.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Sacramento is the land of corporate landlords
From public loans to employees’ retirement investments, out-of-town entities are getting help controlling Sacramento’s rental market.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Lawmakers & order
California Legislature—at last—releases some sexual harassment records.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Ignoring Nazis
Defense attorney claims stabbing victims identified their attackers but were ignored.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
More than fishy: Sushi Cafe owner guilty of fueling black market poaching
Offering a rare and illegally obtained dish just got extreme costly for one Sacramento restaurant owner.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Midyear mystery: City Hall has few backups if Measure U fails
Marijuana revenues and hoped-for economic growth may be the only safety nets if voters change their minds.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Wall Street’s war on the poor
Sacramento's largest corporate landlord is squeezing renters out.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Letters for February 8, 2018
In this week’s letters: death panels, homelessness and Trump’s lies.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Galentine’s Day? Whatever!
A girl who recently broke up with her boyfriend isn’t feeling so hot about Valentine’s Day. Joey dispels her fairy tale.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Focus on issues, not fundraising
Recent study shows that traditional campaign spending has little impact on election outcomes.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Baseball crusader Steven “Iko” Brewer
A 25-year-old aspiring rapper and former West Sac Little League all-star wants to find the kids a field.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Joking through the realness
Comedy Spot alumnus Kiry Shabazz wins an NBC comedy competition.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Review: One Man, Two Guvnors at B Street Theatre’s new Mainstage
B Street brings the whole family to its new stage with an “unapologetic farce.”
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Review: Capital Stage’s The Nether
A provocative, powerful and deeply disturbing play that explores the consequences of living out one’s dark, private dreams.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Lessons through art
Prints of famous activists and artists will be on display through July.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
The People Need to Laugh!
Let Sunday be your day of laughter.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
-
Love is a Verb
Spend your Saturday night at a love-themed Elks Tower penthouse party.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Preview: Cirque Eloize at Mondavi Center
The touring theatrical circus troupe from French Canada is back with a show recalling the Old West during the late 1800s.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Queens of the stone-cold kick
Photographing this national act has become a contact sport.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Palatial buffet
In Rosemont, a new Indian restaurant offers a $10 lunch buffet worth trekking to.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Frothy competition
Baristas pour avant-garde latte art; Camellia Coffee Roasters opens its first brick-and-mortar location on R Street; Delilah Market Cafe expands into Arden-Arcade.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
-
East Sac’s beer cluster
A baker’s dozen craft-brew-focused establishments thrive within walking distance of each other.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Dessert that’s extra
It’s unconventional, but cake blended with ice cream mostly works.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
-
TropiCali fruit
Savor the floral fruit from slightly farther afield.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Drinking plant embryos
Basil seeds, which share a lot of properties with chia seeds, make a superfood, super sweet, super cool-looking drink.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Looper to looper
SpaceWalker and Tune-Yards discuss holding space for social justice and spirituality.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Shooting blanks
I don’t need a demonic clown screaming straight into the camera for two hours to feel terror, but Winchester is simply lazy.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
Track and trace
Ngaio pays respect to pot activist and Prop. 215 co-author Dennis Peron, who passed away last week. Plus, where to find a weed bouquet for Valentine’s Day, and why pot retailers are tracking your purchases.
This article was published on 02.08.18
-
My Banned Vans
When the author tries to create a pair of custom cannabis shoes, his order is canceled.
This article was published on 02.08.18