Issue: January 24, 2019
In this week's SN&R, we launch a new Voices section, which brings together letters to the editor, the Streetalk feature, the 15 Minutes interview, Jeff vonKaenel's Greenlight column (this week calling for a war on drugs that actually works) and an expanded editor's note (this week on the man in charge of economic justice in Sacramento). It also includes more voices from the community—and this week, there are five essays on local issues, including police accountability and the cost of living.
In News, Scott Thomas Anderson writes about the latest group to join the legal and political battle over the gig economy—strippers. Raheem F. Hosseini details how a holdout juror almost caused a mistrial in a triple murder case.
Also starting this week, there will be more coverage of the local arts scene. Reid Fowler explores the Bruce Nauman exhibit at the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis. Mozes Zarate went by the Diversity Expo after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day marches. Maxfield Morris reports on the scene at the Elton John concert at Golden 1 Center.
And in Dish, Shoka writes about the SacTown VegFest, which moves to a new venue this year.
As always, thanks for reading. Feel free to click the links below. Don't forget to pick up a print version of SN&R for exclusive event picks and other content.
— Foon Rhee
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A few changes at SN&R
Voices from the community need to be heard.
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Transparency, accountability and healing
Community groups are responding to Stephon Clark killing.
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Keep Sacramento affordable
Gentrification is driving people out of Sacramento.
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Value black female entrepreneurs
Sacramento’s success depends on women of color in business.
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SMUD isn’t as green as you think
Sacramento’s utility should reward conservation more.
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Clear-cutting Sacramento’s crown jewel
Conservation groups call on PG&E to stop removing trees on American River Parkway.
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The small business strip
Exotic dancers the latest pulled into clash between gig economy and American labor.
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The holdout
A grisly triple murder, an emotional trial and a rare glimpse inside the room with 12 angry men and women.
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Legislature still doesn’t look like California
Women, Asians, Hispanics and younger people are underrepresented.
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Extra time on Sacramento soccer bid
Sacramento’s Major League Soccer hopes get a boost.
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Seeking cultural equity
Sacramento arts leaders try to reach out to more diverse patrons and supporters.
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Economic justice is his job
After Stephon Clark, Sacramento’s poor neighborhoods want a bigger piece of the pie.
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Letters for January 24, 2019
More thoughts on Monuments to Monsters.
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The difference between love and sex
Much of what we learn and accept about love isn't true.
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Let’s get serious about our war on drugs
Locking up drug offenders is not the solution.
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Zhuo Dan Ting and Joshua Thompson: Bringing Shanghai Tattoo to Historic Folsom
Zhuo Dan Ting founded Shanghai Tattoo in China and it took off—now, she’s setting up shop in Folsom.
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Color and space confined
Edge through a narrow walkway in Bruce Nauman’s “Blue and Yellow Corridor,” a Manetti Shrem exhibit with works by the UC Davis alum.
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After the march
Art, activism and unity at the March for Our Dreams’ Diversity Expo.
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Review: ‘Abolition’ at Celebration Arts
“Abolition” is a timely and powerful exploration of ending slavery in the United States, new from Celebration Arts.
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Review: ‘Juno and the Paycock’ at California Stage
California Stage’s new production tells a 20th century tale of how war can rip families apart at the seams.
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Art of Beer Invitational at McClellan Conference Center
More than 30 breweries unite to do the thing they do best: give beer to you.
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Challenger Community Mission at Powerhouse Science Center
Want to work in spaceflight? Get started with this museum resume builder space simulator.
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Introduction to Urban Backyard Beekeeping at Soil Born Farms
Get the basics of urban beekeeping and kickstart your career in apiculture.
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Jersey Boys at Harris Center
Live the story of the four folks from New Jersey just making their way in the world—and ending up on the stage.
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Sacramento Slime Time
Everyone needs to play with some slime every once in a while.
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Preview: ‘Martin Luther King Jr. and the Sound of Freedom’ at B Street Theatre
Celebrate the activists, including Martin Luther King Jr., who gave their lives to reshape America into a freer country.
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House on Haunted Hill
SN&R reviews a new play from B Street Theatre.
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A little Knight music
Elton John bid a fond farewell to Sacramento, playing for nearly three hours and showing that he’s clearly still got it.
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VegFest grows new roots
The SacTown VegFest grows the vegan community and success for local businesses.
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Sonic waffles
Red Museum hosts a monthly afternoon congregation for lovers of noise music and waffles.
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Poppy and uncensored
With a third upcoming release, electronic artist Lillian Frances gets closer to her honest essence.
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How to clean your bong
My mom is coming over and I want to have everything spotless. Help!
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Schwag cinema
Sub-par acting, loose plots and scenes clouded in marijuana smoke--SN&R’s film critic lists his favorite “bad” stoner movies.
This article was published on 01.24.19