Issue: November 15, 2018
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Apocalypse on the Ridge
Inside the unstoppable wildfire that destroyed Paradise.
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When millennials run
Young progressives ran for local offices in large numbers with mixed results but a unified message: make elections more representative.
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But can Gavin govern?
Over the course of his very long candidacy, Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom laid out a robust vision for California’s future. Now he must enact it.
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Standing with the climate kids
Rally outside of federal courthouse in Sacramento anticipates legal fight over the planet.
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Redeeming vocational ed
Community college vocational programs in California are taking back students from questionable for-profit universities.
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Erasing bad ink behind bars
Want that embarrassing face tattoo removed? Now you can do it in jail.
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Close to home
Here are some ways to help those affected by the Camp Fire.
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Letters for November 15, 2018
Readers sound off on the State of Jefferson and Trump’s policies on Israel.
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Defiance Royale: Abbess of the Capitol City Sisters
This order of nuns won’t ask you for three Hail Marys—they might ask you to go to their pool party, though.
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When the motherland calls
As the U.S. pulls out of world affairs, an SN&R columnist looks back on improving education in her birth country.
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Review: The Legend of Georgia McBride at B Street Theatre
The story of an Elvis Presley impersonator who becomes a drag queen is a sweet tale of identity and self-discovery.
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Review: Steel Magnolias at Sacramento Theatre Company
The Louisianans take to an intimate stage telling of a classic tale.
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Davis/Yolo Fire Relief Benefit at Sudwerk Brewing Company
Help support those displaced by the fires that devastated Butte County at this benefit show.
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The Amazing Scone Baking Race
Get your scone baking on, using a special brand of flour and with little benefit to you.
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California Dream Mayors’ Forum on Homelessness and Housing
See four mayors duke it out policy-wise, though it’s less duking and more amenable discussion.
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Justin Timberlake at Golden 1 Center
Check out the pop musician in his relatively small show in downtown Sacramento.
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Preview: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Harris Center
Rudolph tours the country, and this time, he’s singing. And he’s a human in a reindeer costume.
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Mystery flavors of comedy
Don’t Tell Comedy’s second showcase was totally worth the mystery lineup and surprise location.
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The sweet spot
Try this Hong Kong-style dessert spot that serves up sweet and savory dishes for the adventurous palate and also the tame.
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Cali goes strawless
California will be the first state to ban straws in sit-down restaurants starting in January 2019.
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Spiced so nice
A sip of Ginger Elizabeth’s Oaxacan Spice Hot Chocolate reminds our writer of the prized center of a delectably seasoned cinnamon roll.
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Burger Queen
The Empress Tavern’s award-winning Empress Burger takes an American classic and adds a bit more panache between two fluffy, glazed buns.
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Fall into vegan ice cream
It’s fall, but it’s still warm outside. Warm enough to eat (one of Archer Farms seven new flavors of nondairy) ice cream?
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Queen of dreams
Yayah blends new wave darkness with a drag show.
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Women scorned
Here’s a stylish Debbie Ocean-esque thriller to enjoy, with some actual stakes.
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The Girl in the Spider’s Web
Though the story is difficult to parse, this thriller still works to capture our attention with fast-paced action.
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The Grinch
It’s not a good sign when the titular character is upstaged by Cindy-Lou Who—this remake is definitely a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
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The Happy Prince
Rupert Everett struggles in the role of writer-director, but lands every moment as lead actor.
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Instant Family
The realities of the foster care system are obscured by Sean Anders’ inability to write anything that isn’t a Daddy’s Home sequel.
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Viva la mota
I hear that Mexico has legalized cannabis. Is this true?
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O Canna-da
Canada leads as the first-world nation to legalize the possession, growth and sale of cannabis at the federal level. But will how it impact the U.S. cannabis industry?
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