Issue: June 21, 2018
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California’s forests are choking
Sickly trees in the Sierra Nevada are coughing up CO2—not storing it.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Power play
SMUD meters are helping cops uncover illegal marijuana grows.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Game changers
Since Stephon Clark's death, Sacramento has welcomed the sports activism that president derides.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Free college for some
As community ‘college promise’ sweeps nation, city of Sacramento sits out campaign.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Endless tally
Sacramento voter participation takes off, while results take forever.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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A beautiful thing
California State Senate says no to animal-tested cosmetics.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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A man-made disaster
The massive forest fires that have blackened hillsides (and towns) and sullied California skies in the past many summers cannot be seen as natural disasters. As Howard Hardee’s cover story this week shows, these fires are the result of two seriously bad decisions.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Letters for June 21, 2018
Our readers care about education, free will, systemic racism and ranked-choice voting.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Republicans’ gas-tax repeal: bumpy roads forever!
Raising taxes is never popular, but who wants to drive on damaged, congested roads?
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Molecule burner: Chris White
Fuel-cell advocate and Clarity driver digs clean hydrogen.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Adult field trip
Underground After Hours fills in the gaps from your childhood Old Sacramento tour.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Review: Boy at Big Idea Theatre
With its current production, Big Idea Theatre again proves itself to be one of the city’s most adventurous theater companies.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Review: The Little Mermaid at Davis Musical Theatre Company
Davis Musical Theatre Company delivers a delightful production of the Disney classic.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Pop Culture Fever
Get ready to geek out over your favorite Walking Dead stars, meet comic book artists and more.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Champagne Pong!
It’s a champagne pong contest with prizes and all-you-can-drink champagne.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Stories on Stage
Stories on Stage Sacramento hosts readings from Kirstin Chen’s new novel, Stephen Cook’s new short story and more.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Sacramento Stand-Up Competition
Watch your favorite comedians duke it out onstage, with jokes instead of fists.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Dance Gavin Dance
Sacramento band Dance Gavin Dance comes home to headline a Concerts in the Park.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Identity crises
Celebration Arts is presenting two plays in repertory showing through the next month and a half.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Entrepreneurial spirits
One the descendant of J.J. Pfister, three young businessmen are trying their hand at the spirit game in South Sac.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Tough vegan athletes
Plant-based eaters often experience much shorter periods of post-workout muscle soreness.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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The new Fanta?
Like that famed tangy pop, the blood orange shrub soda at the Mill is a swift way to cool off.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Pocketful of good
You don’t have to be a hipster to dig the savory hand pie at Camellia Coffee Roasters.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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The next big thing in your mouth
The poke trend may have hit its peak, but Oba Japanese Kitchen offers a vegan bowl that is a perfect cool meal for the summer.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Better human beings
Now a father, Everclear frontman sings new songs reflecting childhood.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Incredibles 2
Despite a retro-’60s caricature look that’s closer to Jetsons than Justice League, The film feels more real than all of the Marvel and DC Comics universes put together.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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American Animals
Writer-director Bart Layton’s concept of meta-cinema feels extremely basic in this one.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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No more wild weed
FYI: Untested cannabis goods can’t be sold and must be destroyed under new regulations. Do the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s good intentions outweigh the lost inventory?
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Weed czar: ‘Things will improve’
California’s Cannabis Control chief says state will overcome early growing pains.
This article was published on 06.21.18
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Navigating the sesh scene
Members-only cannabis sessions retreat under City Hall scrutiny.
This article was published on 06.21.18