Issue: May 24, 2018
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To catch a serial killer
Nonfiction author Michelle McNamara’s single-minded reporting helped break the Golden State Killer case. Full stop.
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The one who got away
She faced the East Area Rapist as a teen and escaped to tell the story.
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The rent control elections
Sacramento City Council incumbents embrace housing views of their larger donors.
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No reparations
Bill aimed at atoning for California’s dark eugenics past stalls in the legislature.
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The pastor in the ointment
Ronald Bell brings the only election intrigue to Sacramento’s most powerful political body.
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Progressive groups make last blue push to oust Rep. Tom McClintock from office
New district action council will be going door to door to get infrequent voters out to the polls.
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Hope for hospice
City Council rejects neighborhood group’s move to stop homeless hospice facility from opening in Sacramento’s River District.
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Marking a milestone
Policy group celebrates a century of women in California politics.
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Vote for Noah Phillips anyway
In the Sacramento County DA’s race, the stakes are too high.
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Letters for May 24, 2018
Readers care about the new Ruth Bader Ginsburg documentary, the sheriff’s race, the city’s homeless policies, and ensuring that readers don’t accidentally travel to Santa Clara.
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Carefrontation
Her friend (and boss) may be cheating on his fiancee. Should she say something?
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About that Hobo Johnson protest
The rising rapper’s sold-out show got delayed by protestors accusing him of cultural appropriation. But can you blame them?
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It is time to vote
There are people out to screw you; but you have the vote.
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Light.Wav: Where technology and art intersect
Alex Trujillo, the visionary behind Zspace, is set to launch his own two-day digital media art showcase.
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Review: An American in Paris at Broadway on Tour
It’s hard to imagine a musical better than this Tony award winner, now playing at the Community Center Theater.
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Looking beyond resistance
The talents and perspectives of API filmmakers are showcased this weekend.
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Sac Museums 20th Celebration Rally
Get a sampling of what Sacramento-area museums have to offer.
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Stage Pick: Modern Masters from Sacramento Ballet
The Sacramento Ballet’s next-to-last production under co-artistic directors Ron and Carinne Binda Cunningham is this weekend.
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Short Review: A Chorus Line
SN&R reviews a new play at the B Street Theatre.
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Short Review: Airness
SN&R reviews a new play from B Street Theatre.
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Cheers to decent pub food
At Sac City Brews, you can play board games with your friend crew, drink local craft beer on tap and grab a dinner of sausage and cheese on carbs.
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Breaking the mold
Singer-songwriter Hannah Jane Kile embraces imperfection on two new albums.
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Stale rider
Whatever the performances in The Rider lack in depth and detail, they make up for with authenticity.
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Life of the Party
It’s all Melissa McCarthy all the time; nobody else gets even a sliver of the limelight.
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Flavor over strength
Can cannabis weaken your immune system? Is weed generally stronger these days?
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Unlikely allies
Two legislators, both formerly opposing marijuana, may be able to aid California’s underperforming commercial pot industry.
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Ganja gals
Two upcoming films—including one with by a local director—spotlight ladies with a green thumb.
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