Issue: February 28, 2019
This week, SN&R reports from the convention of the California Republican Party, which elected its first female chairperson as it tries to survive.
In News, Scott Thomas Anderson writes that while Governor Gavin Newsom may have cut the Delta tunnels plan from two to one, landowners still face government seizure of their property.
In Arts, we have a stor y about Sacramento poet Andru Defeye, the scene at the Panic! at the Disco concert and a review of A Midsummer Night' s Dream at Sacramento Theatre Company.
In Voices, this week's community essay highlights outsourcing by the University of California . Jeff vonKaenel warns that adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census will worsen the undercount of immigrants—and cost California money. I write about what comes after the Sacramento County district attorney announces whether two police officers will be charged in Stephon Clark's death.
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— Foon Rhee
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Scenes from a dying party?
The race for state party chairperson is a battle for the soul of the party.
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With new Latina leader, insiders say California GOP dodged a bullet
Jessica Patterson, elected its first female chairperson, will try to rebuild the California Republican Party.
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Under the Delta’s domain
Gov. Newsom’s one-tunnel pivot doesn’t change likelihood of eminent domain seizures throughout the Delta.
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Spurning the mayor over shelter
Informed of homeless immigrants in his district, South Sacramento politician remains unconvinced about citywide shelter plan.
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Menstruating in captivity
Sacramento sheriff agrees to stop making female inmates buy tampons.
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Sharing the work
City creates plan to bring good jobs to struggling neighborhoods.
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California’s nature morgues added 18 million dead trees in 2018
Tree mortality epidemic driven by unprecedented wildfires, drought and bark beetle outbreaks.
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No justice, no peace?
The response to Stephon Clark announcement is a moment of truth for Sacramento.
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Letters for February 28, 2019
Sac scooters, Folsom Walmart and plastics.
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UC’s dishonest outsourcing
Workers say the people’s university isn’t treating them fairly.
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From voter suppression to census suppression
Asking about citizenship will worsen undercount and is just plain wrong.
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Stacey Shelnut-Hendrick: Crocker Art Museum’s director of education
Stacey Shelnut-Hendrick is responsible for the Crocker’s outreach programs, including the annual Black History Month events.
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Rebirth of the love
How poet, rapper and activist Andru Defeye survived himself.
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Review: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Sacramento Theatre Company
Sacramento Theatre Company’s production of the popular Shakespeare comedy evokes the spirit of Greek mythology and fantasy.
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Review: ‘The Whipping Man’ at Celebration Arts
Celebration Arts’ “The Whipping Man” offers an intense examination of the destruction left in the wake of the Civil War and institutionalized slavery.
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95th Camellia Show with the Camellia Society of Sacramento
See what beautiful blooms are unfurling in Camellia shrubs across the city, all in one place.
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Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration at Fairytale Town
While some folks sleep in to catch up on snoozing, they’ll miss out on Seuss, which is much more amusing.
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‘The Twilight Zone’ at American River College Theatre
‘The Twilight Zone’ isn’t just reserved for TV reruns anymore; come see a locally adapted version of the eerie series.
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Lights Out (Comedy in the Dark) at STAB! Comedy Theater
Get the comedy you need and reduce eye strain at the same time in this lights-out night of laughter.
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Donut Dash at William Land Park
Make running a little easier (or a lot harder) by eating four donuts halfway through this charitable run.
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Preview: ‘Oh, Freedom!’ at Sacramento Theatre Company
Honor the many sacrifices made in the fight against slavery in America.
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Stream: Hereditary
Toni Collette gives a criminally overlooked performance in one of last year’s best horror films, available for streaming on Amazon Prime.
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The Brendon Urie show
Emo anthems, rainbow lights and a flying piano: recapping Panic! At the Disco’s Golden 1 Center show.
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Vegan delicious
Mendocino Farms actually tried to make good vegan food—and succeeded.
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Cosmic kava
Root of Happiness kava bar in Rancho Cordova pours cups of an age-old drink for curious customers.
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Ape for apricot
King Cong Brewing Company figured out a clever way to balance the pungency of hops with its King Ape With Apricot New England-style brew.
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Taco simplicity
Sometimes, simplicity makes for the best dishes and the Tres Hermanos Taco Truck has figured this out and serves simple and delicious carne asada tacos.
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Davis gets a burger battle
The Cool Cuisine Burger Battle, a vegan-burger event in Davis, is happening during March.
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Psychedelic trek
Kikagaku Moyo’s global rock for Western ears.
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A higher focus
When you need to focus on important tasks at hand, two cannabis products boast they do just that.
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