Issue: July 12, 2018
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Escape-room boom
What began as an online puzzle-solving game has morphed into a real-life phenomenon.
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Top escape rooms
A local escape-room fanatic gives his favorite places to break out.
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Davis’ last days
As he leaves office, mayor who bears his city’s name says ‘privilege’ is changing college town’s progressive identity.
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Tough road
North Auburn's homeless population struggles getting to court in Roseville, risking fines and jail time.
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Closing the book
Debate over canceled music program in South Sacramento highlights impact of library funding cuts.
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Panhandle away
Federal judge tosses city of Sacramento’s ‘unconstitutional’ ban on standing quietly and asking for a donation.
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Letters for July 12, 2018
Our readers sound off about taxes & trails—and defend an officer-involved shooting.
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An important day for the public’s right to know
Ex-Mayor Kevin Johnson’s lawsuit against the Sacramento News & Review could squelch investigative reporting throughout California.
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Lt. Cameron Thornberry, Super Hornet pilot
Rio Americano grad is preparing for his first tour of duty.
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Healing gallery
Can fine art help mitigate physical pain? A free Crocker program aims to find out.
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Review: On the 20th Century at Davis Shakespeare Festival
This musical classic gets a faithful recreation by the Davis Shakespeare Festival.
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Review: The Count of Monte Cristo at Sacramento Shakespeare Festival
Sacramento Shakespeare Festival is celebrating its 53rd season with The Count, in rotation with the Bard’s Henry V, and it’s a perfect choice for this outdoor theater.
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Silent Disco at the State Fair
It’s the same old song and dance routine at the State Fair.
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Love Horror Short Film Fest
Short horror films and macabre, live performances fill out this unique event.
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100 Under $100 Benefit Show for RAICES
One hundred works of art for sale under $100 will benefit the Refugee and Immigrants Center for Education and Legal Services.
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Cannabis Job Fair
Get hired in the cannabis industry at the Cannabis Job Fair.
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California WorldFest
The California WorldFest is a powerful, conscientious four-day music festival.
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Preview: Newsies at Wells Fargo Pavilion
A newsworthy musical comes to Broadway at Music Circus.
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Short review: Mary Stuart
SN&R reviews a new play at the Davis Shakespeare Festival.
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From teen-pop to arena rock
Who needs One Direction back together when you’ve got Harry Styles filling arenas with socially conscious rock ‘n’ roll?
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Just plain good
Dunloe Brewing, which celebrates its one-year anniversary this month, doesn’t yet qualify for icon status, but its Olive Drive location in Davis does, and the microbrewery’s beer may someday.
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Bottomless delight
The Kombucha Mimosa at Oakhaus will get you out of brunch mimosa boredom.
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Morning-maker
The Smoked Salmon Sando at Old Soul should have “ultimate breakfast” in its name.
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Vegan meals on wheels
Ian Carty’s vegan catering service The Vegan Van delivers comfort food in Sacramento.
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Boon of the bottom-dwellers
Melvins hits the road with two thoroughly known bassists.
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Separated at birth
An unbelievable true-life tale that’s insane, disturbing and irresistible enough to overwhelm any formal banality you’d normally find in a documentary.
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Sorry to Bother You
Rapper Boots Riley, making his feature writing/directing debut, pulls out all the stops in a pro-union, anti-corporate gonzo fantasmagoria that becomes wilder by the minute.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp
It’s enjoyable enough, even for those who would rather eat broken glass than sit through another elephantine CGI-fest from the damned Marvel Comics Universe.
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Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
There’s nothing to do but endure it, pray for release, and cherish the respite until Hotel Transylvania 4 comes along in 2021.
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The dank diplomat
SN&R columnist Ngaio Bealum’s new Netflix show has him Cooking on High.
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