Issue: August 15, 2019
In this week’s SN&R cover story, Scott Thomas Anderson takes a deep look at PG&E’s attempts to prevent wildfires with preemptive power shutoffs.
In News, Raheem F. Hosseini reports on a Sacramento court that is supposed to keep sex workers out of jail and off the streets, and also spends time with an increasingly rare refugee family in Sacramento.
In Arts, Rachel Leibrock talks to the creator of the 25 Million Stitches project to raise awareness of the global refugee crisis, and Tessa Marguerite Outland previews the Capital Dance Project’s fifth annual performance. In Stage, we have reviews of Thinner Than Water at Big Idea Theatre and Mamma Mia! at Fair Oaks Theatre Festival .
In this week’s Garden column, Debbie Arrington urges homeowners to use mulch, not rocks, around lawn trees.
In Voices, a local League of Women Voters leader calls on the public to support the city’s ethics commission. Jeff vonKaenel argues that impeaching President Trump will only worsen partisan divisions. And I write about two programs that are nurturing Sacramento’s new leaders.
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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Power play
Inside PG&E’s new dominion over life in the black-out state.
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Hitting RESET on prostitution
Yale researchers find that, despite best intentions, prostitution diversion courts operate under a contradictory fallacy—that their clients are victims who should be treated like criminals.
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Last refugees in
As Trump administration slashes visas for Afghan and Iraqi allies, airport pickups in Sacramento become a rare happy occasion.
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Time to exhale
Bill would give more time in domestic violence cases.
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Tenant turning point?
Some housing advocates applauded Sacramento mayor’s announcement on rent control compromise, while others are expressing skepticism.
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Cleaner cars, lower prices
Low-income Sacramento residents could benefit from Volkswagen settlement, but will it be enough to afford cleaner cars?
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Nurturing new leaders
Two programs recruit and train leaders for Sacramento region.
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When friends disappoint
Disappointing friends and funeral attire.
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A call to action on ethics
Sacramento ethics panel needs public support.
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Don’t add to partisan polarization
Let’s prove to Americans that the Democrats represent the 99 percent.
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Sewing discourse
A new public art engagement project aims to raise awareness about the global refugee crisis.
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Hometown moves
The Capital Dance Project’s Behind the Barre honors its Sacramento roots.
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Review: Thinner Than Water at Big Idea Theatre
Three half-siblings try to make sense of their relationship to their not-so-great dad.
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Review: Mamma Mia! at Fair Oaks Theatre Festival
A summer favorite makes its way to Fair Oaks.
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Middle Eastern Culture and Food Festival
Spend an entire day immersed in the culture of the Middle East.
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Jug Band Festival at Sutter Creek Inn
The jug bands are calling you—will you answer?
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Vegan Asian Cuisine Cooking Class
Get some cooking tips for a vegan, Asian-fusion meal.
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Bird Walk at the American River Ranch
Walk on by and sneak a peek at some beaks.
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Preview: Alone Together at Main Street Theatre Works
A play posits that just because your children left home once doesn’t mean they won’t be back.
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Pure preservation
Torch-bearers of New Orleans jazz flash a searing new side in Folsom.
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Halal things considered
Falafel Corner dishes out halal lunchtime options such as vegetarian-stuffed dolmas, gyros and even a bacon cheddar cheeseburger in the heart of downtown.
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Fountain of brews
Fountainhead Brewing Company owners celebrate three years in the craft beer business.
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Piping hot teapot
Breezy mornings and lazy afternoons are both ideal times to enjoy a fragrant jasmine tea infused with soy milk and honey that sparks contemplation and peace.
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An elevated classic
At a new restaurant located downtown, chefs created the Hock Pocket, which is a grown-up spin on this classic after-school snack.
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Yo mama’s so vegan …
An East Sac pizza joint with a sense of humor and vegan options? The Neighborhood Pizzeria has both.
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Into pop’s dark prism
Amber DeLaRosa’s solo music takes a complex, moody turn.
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Your brain on dank
What strains are best for fibromyalgia and “fibro fog”?
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Our own private Idaho
A visit to Idaho and its strict laws against cannabis makes an SN&R writer and his travel companion a little homesick.
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