Issue: August 08, 2019
In this week's SN&R cover story, Tess Townsend provides practical tips to be better prepared for all kinds of natural disasters, which are intensifying in this era of climate change.
In News, we have a story from CALmatters about Gov. Gavin Newsom charting his own course by considering bills that were vetoed by Gov. Jerry Brown but have boomeranged back to life in the legislative session that resumes Aug. 12. Also, Margherita Beale writes about an Elk Grove sexual harassment lawsuit that exposes the hurdles for gig workers, and Scott Thomas Anderson updates what happened to a Lodi man who was accused of being part of an al-Qaeda sleeper cell.
In Arts, Mozes Zarate previews the return of the Wide Open Walls mural festival and Rachel Leibrock reports from the Backstreet Boys concert. In Stage, we have a review of City of Trees at the new Sunny Side Theatre in Sacramento, plus a preview of Teatro Espejo's summer festival of one-act plays.
In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington writes about hard times facing a honeybee haven at UC Davis.
In Voices, after the mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso, Congressman Jerry McNerney challenges his Republican colleagues to stand up to the NRA and Congressman John Garamendi calls on Congress to reinstate the assault weapons ban and on President Trump to stop his hateful words. Also, Jeff vonKaenel writes about the ambitious goals in a local plan to combat climate change. And I explore what the lack of megadonors means for philanthropy in the Sacramento region.
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.
— Foon Rhee
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Prepping for disaster
Eight ways to be ready in the climate change era.
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The consultant’s complaint
Contract workers can walk a thin line in the #MeToo era, but do they have to?
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Clearing Hamid Hayat
After 13 years, Lodi Muslim-American’s terror conviction is vacated on grounds of inadequate representation.
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The Jeffrey Epstein and Elk Grove exceptions
Trump’s Justice Department is prosecuting fewer child sex traffickers than under Obama.
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Emptied chamber pot
Rancho Cordova council lets chamber slide on $192K loan debt.
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Sharing the wealth
Sacramento region is rich with grassroots giving, but is missing megadonors.
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Letters for Aug. 8, 2019
The Hmong, foreclosures, the border.
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To Republicans: Whose side are you on?
Are Republicans on side of NRA or families?
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Enough is enough
Congress should ban assault weapons and Trump should stop hateful words.
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Local plan to combat climate change
Mayors’ Commission on Climate Change sets big goals.
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Jack Brown: director of The Friday Show
Jack Brown has been directing The Friday Show at Sacramento Comedy Spot for about half of its nearly two-year run.
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Instagram-worthy street art
Before you check out Wide Open Walls, follow these artists on social media.
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Touch of gray
The Backstreet Boys are saccharine sweet as ever. At what point does the boy band grow up?
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Review: City of Trees at Sunny Side Theatre Company
A new theatre company attempts to tackle one too many issues in its debut play.
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Preview: Summer One-Act Festival at Teatro Espejo
The hottest theater festival of the summer returns with three new plays.
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Galt Balloon Festival
Get up early for some early rising in hot air balloons.
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Banana Festival at William Land Park
Bananas are going to this festival—are you?
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San Francisco Mime Troupe’s ‘Treasure Island’
Catch the Mime Troupe’s latest installment in one of two places this week.
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Flynt Flossy and Turquoise Jeep
The postmodern rapper transcends description and can’t be put in a box.
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Stream: Los Espookys
HBO’s new hit comedy was hired to scare you into becoming a horror fan.
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Mariachis and Micheladas
South Land Park grill offers Mexican staples such as chilaquiles, breakfast burritos and rich chicken mole that tastes just like mom’s.
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Mushroom sandwich smackdown
Portobello mushroom burnout is real—especially for vegans and vegetarians.
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Knockout kombucha!
San Diego-based company ferments its hard kombucha just a tad longer for a knockout summer elixir.
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Farm fresh
Cozy Yuba City restaurant lures customers with the perfect chilled lunch on a hot day.
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Impossible shortage
The plant-based Impossible Burger is in such high demand that restaurants are experiencing a shortage.
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A moral struggle
A Sacramento hip-hop artist wants to chart a new path for his community.
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Weed before a workout
Marijuana and high blood pressure… what’s the deal?
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Celebrating CBD
Ngaio Bealum breaks down the trends and benefits behind the cannabis compound celebrated in National CBD Day.
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