Issue: January 03, 2019
This week’s cover story by Scott Thomas Anderson explores a provocative question in Elk Grove: How will the mayor lead when the rest of the City Council didn’t back him for reelection?
In News, Raheem F. Hosseini looks into the use of social media videos in criminal trials. Kate Gonzalez asks whether the workplace is better for women who are freelancing. And we have updates on ICE activities in Sacramento’s jails and on transportation projects in Davis.
In Arts, Rachel Leibrock lists some good reads that will entertain and enlighten you in 2019. In Music, Mozes Zarate says a Lincoln rock band thinks 2019 could be its big year. In Stage, Rachel Mayfield reviews “Waitress,” the Broadway version of the movie, with music by Sara Bareilles. And in Dish, there’s a recipe for panettone, a holiday treat.
In Opinion, I offer my version of a New Year’s list, Jeff vonKaenel calls for more money for adult education and a guest essay warns against budget cuts to special education.
As always, thanks for reading. Feel free to click the links below. And for an audio version of the events calendar, click on “Listen to SN&R’s picks” on our website.
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– Foon Rhee
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Mayor on an island
Can Steve Ly move Elk Grove forward after his entire council turned against him?
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Steve Ly discusses challenges with racism in Elk Grove
During an interview with SN&R, the recently re-elected Elk Grove mayor talked about the ongoing concerns in his city.
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Exhibits, lies and videotape
Nazi assault trial of the antifa three could test reliability of social media video as evidence.
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Falling into freelance
Have generations of economic discrimination conditioned women to survive the gig economy?
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Handling the TRUTH
Sacramento sheriff let ICE interview 51 people inside his jails in 2017.
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Regional hook up
Davis lands major grant to improve traffic problems.
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A new year’s story list
Some big news stories to watch in 2019.
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Protect special education students from budget cuts
Sacramento City Unified School District must do better for special education students.
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Kevin McCarty, poster boy for adult education
More funding for adult schools would benefit hundreds of thousands of Californians.
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Joe Borders: Conglomerator of Sacramento therapists
Witness to a therapist system that is difficult to navigate, Joe Borders decided to streamline the process and make it Sacramento-specific.
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Review: Waitress at Broadway Sacramento
Taking on heavy issues, mixing humor with depth and featuring the delightful music of Sara Bareilles, “Waitress” entertains and more.
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Review: Black Tie at Chautauqua Playhouse
The local star-studded cast of “Black Tie” had our critic singing the praises of strong actor synergy.
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California: Future at the California State Railroad Museum
Join in the festivities from the mind of notable California Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom on the eve of his swearing-in ceremony.
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Waitress Master Dance Class at Sierra 2 Center
Want to dance how they dance on Broadway? Now you can, by learning from the very best in the biz: a cast member from “Waitress.”
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Tibetan Monk Visit
Celebrate the new year by watching Tibetan monks construct a fleeting, beautiful mandala out of sand.
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Home Brewing Class at Chocolate Fish
Want to learn to brew coffee like the professionals (known as baristas)? Come get the down-low from Chocolate Fish’s coffee trainer.
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What’s brewing in the New Year
SN&R’s beer enthusiast says there’s a lot on the horizon with new craft breweries slated to open in 2019.
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Panettone, pronto
SN&R’s writer shares a delicious recipe from a popular cookbook for a soft Italian bread studded with candied fruit.
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Wine for the winter chill
A spicy mulled red wine from Karma Brew will warm your bones this winter better than a comfy sweater.
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Pozole for the soul
A comforting bowl of this hearty Mexican soup will warm you up and leave you feeling satisfyingly full.
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Inclusivity gumbo
Why was this writer told the famously vegan gumbo at Celestin’s wasn’t vegan?!
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Year of the mongoose
In 2019, can four Lincoln rockers leap higher than the cousin of the cat?
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Judge Dreadful
The jury’s out on this one—oh wait, no, they just delivered their verdict: It’s bad.
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If Beale Street Could Talk
Barry Jenkins’ latest feature doesn’t quite rise up to the expectations set by his Oscar-winning Moonlight.
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How will Newsom deal with Big Cannabis?
As the revolving door turns, a Capitol fixer is poised to ascend with Gavin Newsom—and legal weed.
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