Issue: August 29, 2019
In this week's SN&R cover feature, Mozes Zarate goes deep with some Sacramento-area tribute bands and asks: Are they keeping old-time rock 'n' roll alive, or they taking stage time away from new bands?
In News, Margherita Beale checks in with Maggy Krell, who ran for Sacramento County district attorney and is now representing separated immigrant families. Scott Thomas Anderson writes about a new study that suggests that "red flag" laws can prevent gun violence.
In Arts, Chris Macias says that Eli Perry is following in the footsteps of his father, legendary music promoter Jerry Perry, and is booking acts for Sacramento's Chalk It Up! festival. In Stage, we have reviews of Fuddy Meers from Errant Phoenix Productions and Maximum Occupancy at B Street Theatre.
In Dish, Kimberly Brown profiles Lariza Barcena, better known as the social media influencer @TheSleepyFoodie. In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington mentions three events that gardeners should get on their calendars.
In Voices, an activist on homelessness explains why he's running for Sacramento City Council. Jeff vonKaenel offers a tribute to longtime Reno News & Review reporter Dennis Myers, who died last weekend. And I look at the deal for naming rights at the Sacramento Convention Center and Community Center Theater.
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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The trib-adours
Can Sacramento area tribute bands save rock ’n’ roll?
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‘Every mom’s worst nightmare’
A mother and son separated at the Texas border. A Planned Parenthood attorney from Sacramento. And five weeks of searching.
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Red flag of courage
California’s red flag law may prevent shooting rampages, but can it expand to a national scale?
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Bern-ing Sacramento
Bernie Sanders courts California voters, who may actually decide who faces Donald Trump.
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Smile, you’re on stop-light camera
No red light for traffic cameras in Sacramento County.
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A fortuitous click
Folsom shoplifting suspect faces charges of attempting to kill police officers.
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What’s a name worth?
SAFE Credit Union pays $23 million to put its name on convention center and theater.
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Letters for Aug. 29, 2019
Rehabilitation, PG&E, Democrats, disasters.
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Change agent
Activist on homelessness runs for Sacramento City Council.
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Dennis Myers, RIP
Nevada is a better state because of the work he did.
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Maria Carias: laundry representative at Love Laundry
For two years, Maria Carias has been putting the soap to the fabric for Sacramentans.
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The kid is alright
Local music promoter Eli Perry comes into his own as a champion for the Sacramento scene.
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A beautiful explosion
The Renegade Literari series fuses poetry with music, literature and visual arts.
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Comics Anonymous
‘Talking After Sets’ merges the stage and the green room.
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Review: Fuddy Meers at Errant Phoenix Productions
It takes a lot to keep up with the whirlwind of characters and plot lines in Errant Phoenix Production’s latest.
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Review: Maximum Occupancy at B Street Theatre
Old school improv has a home at B Street Theatre.
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Chalk it Up! Festival at Fremont Park
Chalk art has never looked so exciting, and the Chalk it Up! tradition continues this year with another installment.
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Preserving the Tomato Harvest at Yisrael Family Farm
Celebrate the season of tomatoes by keeping the harvest preserved for months to come.
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Animals on Tap Release Party at Track 7
Take a sip of a new animal-themed drink at Track 7’s collaboration with the Sacramento Zoo.
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Dry Diggings Festival 2019
Celebrate music, camping and having a great time all in one convenient location at the Dry Diggings Festival.
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Preview: Between Riverside and Crazy at Capital Stage
Capital Stage’s new season starts with a story set in the heart of New York City.
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Alone Together
SN&R Reviews a new play at Main Street Theatre Works.
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Halloween, wine and blossoms
Key dates on the gardening calendar.
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Eat, Sleep, Love
Lariza Barcena’s Instagram account @TheSleepyFoodie shares photos of some of the best bites in the farm-to-fork capital.
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Sober curious cocktails
Craft cocktails don’t have to include booze.
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Vape scare
I hear people are getting sick from vape pens. Is this true?
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High class entertainment
YouTube’s cannabis channels are the gateway to hilarious celebrity interviews, dispensary tours and new products.
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