Issue: November 08, 2018
Thanks for reading this week’s SN&R. Feel free to click the links below, but don’t forget to pick up a newsprint version of the newspaper for exclusive event picks, columns and cartoons.
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The State of Jefferson’s plan for a California divided
How the growing Jefferson separatist movement could split off into a new, 51st state.
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Corporate cartel logic
Inside the Sacramento region lawsuits that blame pharmaceutical companies for sparking the opioid epidemic.
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Days of the dead
Taking their cues from Mexican tradition, Sacramento’s homeless community remembers the scores they’ve lost.
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Pay to play
With Sacramento annexation looming, Rio Linda residents want to keep making money off their parks.
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Airbn-peeved
Sharing economy operators object to being asked to help finance Sacramento Convention Center expansion.
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Displacement theory
UC hospitals strike ends without change in workers’ contract.
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Identity. Politics.
Revenge is a dish best served with ballots.
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Letters for November 8, 2018
Readers sound off on police brutality, Regional Transit and the importance of the United States Postal Service.
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Boundaries and other issues
Joey advises readers to set boundaries—and respect them.
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Looking for a miracle to solve the housing crisis
California Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies are working on housing solutions.
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Jesse Baggs: diary-style cartoonist
This high school English teacher fills his free time with illustrated versions of his family life.
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Death’s a party
At monthly mortuary gatherings, Grass Valley duo the Posy-Filled Pockets encourage mortals to look forward to their last breath.
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Review: Macbeth at Falcon’s Eye Theatre
The Scottish play brings all the death, all the guilt and also some annoying plastic set pieces for some reason.
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Review: Inversion at the Ooley Theatre
This work from a first-time playwright has its faults, but one of its primary issues is that it attempts too much—which is admirable, at least.
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#Still Here Capitol March & Rally for Trans Justice
This march on the Capitol supports trans people and the movement to support the marginalized group.
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Sacramento Roller Derby Announcer Workshop
If all you want is to announce roller derby games, have I got a suggestion for you: Attend this event.
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Touch-a-Truck 2018
Trucks are always driving around, out of reach and on a pedestal. Well, now it’s time to put the trucks in the hands of children—for a cause.
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“Drama in Agriculture” photography show at the Davis Arts Center
Get some backroads, artistic drama in your life, all from the lens of one camera-phone.
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The Importance of Catifying Your Home at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Take a much-needed word of advice on how to make your home the best it can be for your cat.
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Preview: Steel Magnolias at Sacramento Theatre Company
The classic story of Louisianan women in a beauty salon comes to Sacramento again. Someone dies.
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The Elephant Man
SN&R reviews a new play from Chautauqua Playhouse.
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A loud goodbye
It got noisy at 916 Fest, an 18-band farewell marathon at Cafe Colonial, which closes this month.
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From Flavor Town to Culichi Town
A “Sinaloa-style” sushi joint? How does it fare?
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Tastes like winning
Sacramento area breweries take home gold, silver and bronze medals at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival, arguably the most high-profile annual beer event in the country.
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Guilt-free frosty
It’s thick. It’s chocolate-y. And it’s spiced with tahini, cardamom and a pinch of Himalayan salt, which makes the Cocotini smoothie from Sun & Sun Juice Company a healthier option comparable to the popular, frozen fast-food treat.
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Fight Big Pumpkin
Fight against Big Pumpkin with its seasonal cookies, pies and spiced breads and instead opt for a slice of velvety sweet potato pie from Sarom’s Southern Kitchen.
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Cuddle that turkey
Turkeys can show affection—and humans can show their appreciation for the rescued birds at Animal Place’s Thank the Turkeys fundraiser November 10.
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Arena dreams
For British rockers The Struts, Opening for The Rolling Stones is just the beginning.
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Wilde at heart
Rupert Everett plays Rupert Everett in this Rupert Everett doc—I mean, Oscar Wilde drama.
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Can You Ever Forgive Me?
We’ll forgive this one, even if the script isn’t perfect.
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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Underneath this Nutcracker’s beautiful, veneer finish lies a stiff, wooden story.
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Have weed, will travel
What do people who have chronic pain do when they travel, if they cannot bring weed?
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Sneak-a-toke
Our writer goes on the search for the most durable and discreet smoking vessels to enjoy a little cannabis when the opportunity arises.
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