Issue: August 16, 2018
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Welcome to California, home of the never-ending fires, rising temperatures and disappearing coasts
While Trump is Earth’s biggest threat, Gov. Jerry Brown has oil on his hands too.
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Unsolved rape data mystery
Sacramento County’s biggest law enforcement agency can’t explain why arrests for sexual assault suspects have plummeted.
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Wide Open Walls returns
In its second year, local mural festival looks to splash color along neglected business corridor.
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Dangerous heights
As the legend of Alex Honnold grows, imitators and injuries follow.
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United for momentum
As black infant morality rates show signs of improvement, First 5 Sacramento steps in to boost role of nonprofit vital to the turnaround.
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U-turn on taxes
Advocates for Sacramento’s low-income neighborhoods worry about true nature of Measure U hike.
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Global suicide
Did humanity blow its chance to prevent some of the worst outcomes of climate change? Um, yeah.
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Letters for August 16, 2018
Readers weigh in on Native American culture, the government’s role in the high cost of health care and Sacramento music promoter Jerry Perry.
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That trust vibe
She thinks her boyfriend betrayed her—but who did she betray in kind?
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California college students shouldn’t go hungry
Two hundred and fifty thousand California college students are eligible for CalFresh benefits but aren’t receiving them.
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Shamsia Hassani, Afghan street muralist
Shamsia Hassani, an Afghan street artist, is coming to paint in Sacramento as part of Wide Open Walls.
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The next 100
After surviving a near-fatal collision along the American River Parkway levee, an Auburn runner readies for his 57th hundred-mile marathon.
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Review: We’re Gonna Be Okay at B Street Theatre
B Street Theatre’s clever and compelling production brings all the elements together for an intriguing look at a moment in history that eerily parallels present day.
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Review: Shrek at the Woodland Opera House
The family-friendly musical doesn’t disappoint for a moment, and despite a too-handsome ogre, it’s a rollicking good time.
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Brass, blues and barber battles
It’s a week for battles, as Sacramento plays host to a brass band battle, a blues band battle and a barber battle.
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Wide Open Walls street party
Shepard Fairey’s 16-story mural will be unveiled, as will some of his tunes at this bona fide street party.
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Voices of our Elders
In advance of Juneteenth 2019, this six-part film series documents stories of Sacramentans who participated in the civil rights movement.
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Gender Bender Ball 2018
Come celebrate in the face of ‘gender norms’ at this event put on by the Gender Health Center.
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Punch Brothers
Punch Brothers are coming to Davis to share their acoustic, bluegrassy string music.
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Preview: Escanaba in da Moonlight at Main Street Theatre Works
The Jeff Daniels comedy returns to the Jackson theater venue for a raucous opening day of deer hunting.
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The Black Rider
SN&R reviews a new play from Green Valley Theatre.
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Goddamn! Com Tam
Vietnamese restaurants are aplenty in South Sac, but Com Tam Thien Huong serves up comforting dishes worth savoring.
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Bad medicine ball
When a CrossFit gym and a Thai restaurant share a common wall, noises ensue.
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Blissed out
Shine Sacramento’s Namaste Latte is a delightful alternative to espresso-based options.
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Dreams of doughnuts
Sweet Dozen dreams up new and creative delights in doughnut culture.
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Almond milk recall and rethink
The recall of Blue Diamond almond milk contaminated with cow’s milk may not affect California, but making almond milk at home is easy, wholesome and always vegan.
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Rising tide
With Sacramento talent in the spotlight, can Sparks Across Darkness’ debut album break big?
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Under eastern skies
Jon M. Chu presents an enticing opportunity to escape the dregs of American capitalism and enjoy the fabulous splendor of insanely wealthy Asians.
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Slender Man
Another internet meme movie makes the case that internet memes should not become movies.
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BlacKkKlansman
Spike Lee once again delivers thoughtful commentary on American racism in his latest joint.
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The Lebowski list
Light up with these great characters in stoner cinema.
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