Issue: March 22, 2018
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Ghost guns kill
The new legacy of weapons that are untraceable, unrestrictable and so far unstoppable.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Riverbed fellows
Once derided as NIMBYs, north Sacramento neighborhood group presses for more homeless shelters, sanctioned encampments.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Trump’s inside man
Sacramento County sheriff worked to derail the very sanctuary law the federal government sued California over.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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The survival gap
Black children accounted for 31 percent of Sacramento County’s childhood deaths last year.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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The vagina dialogue
Sacramento student’s poster claiming that guns have more rights than her vagina taken down after school walkout.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Armed with a cellphone
Department issues two press releases in 15 minutes—the first says officers thought the man was armed with a gun, the second says no gun was found.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Zone offense: Sacramento sees opportunity in neighborhood-investment federal program
Housing agency recently charted the progress it says it’s made with Sacramento’s ‘Promise Zone.’
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Second Amendment rights to life
This week’s cover story demonstrates how the political and legal stalemate surrounding gun control has impacted our region.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Letters for March 22, 2018
In this week’s letters: How long does it really take to sing “Me and Bobby McGee” a thousand times?
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Online dating, for teens
Are teen dating apps safe? Ask Joey answers.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Why we walked out
Mira Loma High students are calling attention to school shootings—and politicians should be afraid.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Cole Cuchna, prince of the podcast
Sacramento native and Sac State music theory grad produces Dissect, one of the most popular podcasts in the world.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Revealing hidden tracks
Former Foxtails musician Erik Hanson opens up about his drug addictions and comes out of hiding to play a show.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Review: The Arsonists at Capital Stage
This rolling premiere of Jacqueline Goldfinger’s fine play is directed with delicate intensity.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Review: Resurrection Theatre’s Balm in Gillead
An oddly entertaining production, despite a huge cast of unrecognizable characters.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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A Night with Cleese
This event is BYOC—bring your own coconuts.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Tequila Blind Tasting Competition
It literally starts at 5 o’clock … so you don’t have to feel guilty.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Old Sacramento Underground Tours
Take a walk beneath Old Sacramento’s streets.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Sinfully delicious
Sac Ballet’s Carmina Burana is a masterwork, showing this weekend only.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Heaven Can Wait
SN&R reviews a new production from Winters Theatre Company.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Bachelorette
SN&R reviews a new production from Big Idea Theatre.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Chocolate for dinner
Mezcalito Oaxacan Cuisine makes regional specialties without sparing traditional details.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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A perfect pear: Hemly Cider
Pioneering Delta farmers expand their cidery.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Joyfully nontraditional
Jyros Twisted Gyros brings fast-casual Greek food with Guy Fieri vibes to Midtown.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Sweet and stormy
Hawks Public House concocts a dramatic gin fizz.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Gumbo’s back, tell a friend
Once, twice, three times a ladle.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Macho taco face-off
Judge the best food truck taco while perusing the California Museum’s exhibits.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Crunchy, green fries
Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable with a cucumber essence.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Kids and tofu these days
Sprouts Cooking Club is hosting a vegan tofu cooking class for 7-12 year olds in Oakland on March 31, but if you’re too old or it’s too far away to attend, here’s some tofu-based pie homework.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Label of love
The Sacramento label Friendship Fever signs national acts and will host a “rad” live showcase.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Tomb Raider
No video game has ever made a decent movie, and probably none ever will.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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7 Days in Entebbe
Here’s a nutty idea: what if they made a based-on-a-true-story historical drama that didn’t end with images of the real-life people portrayed in the film? Dare to dream.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Uncredible
Like Hitchcock’s Vertigo (which may have been a partial inspiration), Unsane tips its hand way too soon.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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The Evolution of Head Shops
In today's paraphernalia stores, exotic pipes replace black light posters.
This article was published on 03.22.18