Issue: May 31, 2018
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SN&R’s 2018 College Essay Contest winners!
SN&R’s 2018 College Essay contest winners met the most important criteria this year: provoking feelings.
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Assessed damages
Sacramento County assessor’s election clouded by office scandal.
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The sheriff’s Me Too problem
Scott Jones has promoted those accused of mistreating female subordinates.
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Absent debater
NAACP leader says Sacramento DA canceled appearance at church forum because she ‘feared for her life.’
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Heart of the little guy
Two underfunded community activists are making their underdog case for Sacramento City Council by going door to door.
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Fresh faces, close races
Challengers for Davis council, Yolo County DA hope young voters helps them unseat incumbents.
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Non-voters: Shame on you.
Don't like the Iraq War? Blame the 2.8 million people who voted for Ralph Nader, or the 5-plus million who chose not to vote.
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Letters for May 31, 2018
Our readers want Tom McClintock out, cultural appropriation defined, and affordable housing.
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Disappearing act
In dating, you’ve heard of ghosting. What about “mosting?”
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A mother’s lesson
The system that gave her son life in prison for flashing a gun in a rap video needs to change.
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Jamie’s last wishes
He was told he has six months to live. But this new grandpa, at 46, seems to be at peace with the idea of dying.
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10 good reasons to vote
Five candidates and four propositions that deserve your support. (And one that doesn’t.)
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Literacy and black power
The fifth annual Black Book Fair raises awareness of the need for black authors.
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All of June’s a stage
June is bustin’ out all over, with seasonal festivals and other summer shows. Here’s an overview, which we’ve restricted to productions opening no later than June 30.
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Honored Elders Day
Honor your elders is more meaningful than it sometimes sounds.
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Sacramento Black Book Fair
Discover your next favorite author at the Sacramento Black Book Fair.
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The final bow
In its final production by co-artistic directors Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda, Sacramento Ballet presents scenes from works by American dance legend George Balanchine.
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Kick N … meh
Sacramento sports bar Kick N Mule suffers from slow service, confused food.
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The last founder
Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty chats with SN&R about the early days of his influential rock band, which shares roots with Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck.
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A new nope
Rejoice, people who don’t care about the quality of the media they ingest just so long as they recognize the brand!
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The Tube gods
Last month, YouTube started shutting down channels with weed-related content. What gives?
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Delayed dreams
Victims of drug war wonder, ‘where is justice?’
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