Issue: April 25, 2019
This week SN&R presents its annual Beer Issue, which explores how Sacramento's beer scene has far more variety than just bros and microbreweries. Steph Rodriguez writes about how women are starting to make their mark as brewmasters. This year, we also include stories about wine: a list of the region's best varietals and a look at Delta wineries under threat from the tunnels project.
In News, Scott Thomas Anderson has the scoop on how the city's new anti-gang program is working. And Raheem F. Hosseini has the latest on an inspector general overseeing the Sacramento Sheriff's Department.
In Arts, there's a preview of Independent Bookstore Day and a look at the lineup for the Afterschock festival. We also have reviews of Disaster! at Sacramento Theatre Company and Lickspittles, Buttonholers and Damn Pernicious Go-Betweens at Resurrection Theatre.
On our new Home & Garden page, Debbie Arrington writes that the weather has Sacramentans worried about their precious tomatoes.
In Voices, a foundation leader writes about the importance of diversity among nonprofits as they prepare for Big Day of Giving. Jeff vonKaenel says he's hopeful after meeting with social service officials. And I write about a key piece of the downtown railyards project that isn't getting enough attention.
As always, thanks for reading. To read the full stories, click the links below. But don't forget to pick up a print copy of SN&R for exclusive event picks and other content.
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Remark your calendar
This year, Sac celebrates beer in April. But the “official” Beer Week is held in May. What’s up?
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Tour de cheap
A Midtowner’s guide to affordable(ish) craft beer.
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Brewing change
Women are crafting their own course in local beer scene.
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The grapes of Sac
Beer, beer, beer … What about the Sacramento’s region’s best wine varietals?
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Uncorked potential
Once called ‘the hidden gem,’ Delta wineries are flourishing, though tunnel project could change that.
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The beer pairing frontier
Where we’re going, we don’t need coasters.
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SacTrivia: The Drinking Game!
Think you know Sacramento? Have some beer and find out.
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The road to peace
Once controversial, Advance Peace initiative sees early signs of progress in combating gang killings in Sacramento.
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Sheriff in the shadows
Sacramento County has lacked an inspector general for eight months—and that won’t change any time soon.
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On extinction’s edge
Zero Delta smelt found in state’s annual fall survey.
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Nowhere to go but up
Capital not immune to surging gas prices.
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Red alert on arts
Advocates warn that proposed Sacramento city budget shortchanges the arts.
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Don’t get schooled
Sacramento railyards will boast homes, a hospital and, maybe, a soccer stadium. It also needs a good school.
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Just friends with the ex
Can you really be just friends with an ex?
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Dollars and diversity
Big Day of Giving is also about increasing diversity.
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Finding hope in unexpected places
Packaging up the love of human beings into eight page publications.
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David Teckam: State Fair’s new commercial brewing judge
David Teckam has been brewing and judging beverages for the past two decades, and now he’s bringing his expertise to commercial brewing.
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The mind’s independence day
Media once rang their death knell, but independent bookstores are rebounding in ways that few experts expected.
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Aftershock 2019 lineup announced
Slipknot, Tool, blink-182 headline the hard rock and heavy metal festival, expanded to three days.
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One big unforced turnover
Vlade Divac fires the coach even after a 12-win improvement.
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Review: Disaster! at Sacramento Theatre Company
In this jukebox musical love letter to disaster movies, things go terribly, horribly wrong.
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Review: Lickspittles, Buttonholers and Damned Pernicious Go-Betweens at Resurrection Theatre
This French Empire period piece doesn’t quite sell itself as a French Empire period piece.
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Sac Mac + Brew Review at Beer Week
Here’s a novel concept—beer and macaroni, back for the second year.
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Sacramento Earth Day at Southside Park
Celebrate the planet that we’re all on.
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Gardens Gone Native with the Sacramento Valley Native Plant Society
See real-life people’s real-life gardens that feature plants native to the Sacramento area.
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Louder Than Wolves at Colonial Theatre
Take a stand against rape culture at this festival of film and performance.
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Screen: Sacramento International Film Festival
Experience Sac’s thriving film scene at this annual festival for film professionals and enthusiasts.
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Preview: Steal Away at Celebration Arts
When bake sales aren’t enough, five church ladies set their sights on robbing a bank.
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Fretting over tomatoes
Sacramento gardeners are worried about their tomatoes.
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Without seed
I keep hearing about “feminized” seeds. What does this even mean?
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Banking on beauty
Cannabis products marketed toward women may be washed in pinks and florals, but some also offer legitimate benefits.
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Indulge: Dining Guide
INDULGE in the latest fine food and drinks highlighted in our biannual dining guide.
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