Issue: September 27, 2018
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Best of Sacramento 2018
Another Best of Sacramento issue, another year in which Sacramento just keeps getting better.
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Nowhere to go
Sacramento’s housing crisis is pressuring domestic violence victims to stay with abusers.
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Escape artist
He admitted beating his cellmate into a coma and faced no legal consequences. Then his murder case ended with a mistrial. Who is Willie Fred Roberson and why is he so hard to convict?
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Backlog buster
After years of trying, sexual assault survivors may finally learn how many untested rape kits California authorities are sitting on.
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Joan, of the arc
Longtime homelessness advocate spoke softly but carried a big heart.
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Friends in low places
Joey advises a reader to not let her self-worth be determined by her former best friend’s bullying behavior.
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Farm-to-Fork Festival
According to a water tower, Sacramento became the farm-to-fork capital of America a while back, so we might as well celebrate.
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Sacramento Film and Music Festival
Sacramento has a film scene, so come celebrate it with local filmmakers, music videos and student submissions.
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Farm-to-Fork Cocktail Train
Be a hotshot in a first-class train in a Railroad Museum car.
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Ngaio’s Canna-Best of Sacramento 2018
What are SN&R pot columnist Ngaio Bealum’s picks for “best pot things” in Sac?
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Slow and low
Cannabis-infused edibles like chocolate-covered coffee beans, mango teas and chewy candies all come in low doses to help new tokers find their ideal high.
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Best new old-school bagels
Solomon’s Delicatessen in Davis is the best place to get New York-style bagels.
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Best worldly treats
Five ethnic bakeries that are decidedly not white bread.
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Writers’ picks: Food & Drink
SN&R writers share their favorite places to get caffeinated, eat breakfast and indulge in sweet treats.
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Readers’ picks: Food & Drink
Readers choose the best dining choices in Sac, Elk Grove, and Placer and Yolo counties.
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Best nursery with a purpose
The Prickly Pear brings succulent lovers together to plant, sip and grow.
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Best swoon-worthy #cheesegoals platter
The Cellar Door, a cheese delivery service, isn’t just a snack. It’s art.
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Writers’ picks: Shopping & Services
SN&R writers share their favorite places to thrift, fade and stretch.
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Readers’ picks: Shopping & Services
SN&R readers pick the best places to decorate their homes and selves.
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Best awesome free art shows
The Manetti Shrem Museum of Art hosts topical, thought-provoking exhibits and, bonus, it’s all free.
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Writers’ picks: Arts & Entertainment
SN&R writers share their favorite places to see, hear and feel all things creative.
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Readers’ picks: Arts & Entertainment
SN&R readers go wild for their favorite entertainment venues.
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Best under-the-radar sportswriter
Sactown Royalty Richard Ivanowski loves an underdog. Coincidentally, he also writes about the Sacramento Kings for Sactown Royalty.
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Writer’s picks: Sports & Recreation
SN&R writers share their favorite sporty and outdoorsy things about Sacramento.
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Readers’ picks: Sports & Recreation
SN&R readers vote for the best places to get pumped and see some nature.
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Best silky smooth voice on the radio
KDEE deejay Tristen Mayes keeps it real—and grown-up.
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Writers’ picks: People & Places
SN&R writers reflect on the people and places that make Sacramento unique.
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Readers’ picks: People & Places
SN&R readers elect their locales and locals.
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Best reasons to stay home
Stay on the couch and order from these weed delivery services instead.
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Writers’ picks: Cannabis
SN&R shares its favorite people and places to help them shop, grow and imbibe.
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Readers’ picks: Cannabis
SN&R readers vote for the best cannabusinesses to get high with.
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