Issue: September 05, 2019
In this week's SN&R cover story, Scott Thomas Anderson profiles bail bondsman Richard Savala, whose journey is the exception rather than the rule in an industry fighting for survival.
In News, Kris Hooks focuses on Sacramento Charter High to look at how African-American students are faring in charter schools, and Dylan Svoboda reports that advocates for the homeless say the city's threshold for opening cooling centers is too high.
In Arts, Mozes Zarate spends a night in Old Folsom to find an up-and-coming spot for live music and more, and Steph Rodriguez previews the first Sacramento Popfest. In Stage, Jim Carnes previews fall productions at several Sacramento theaters.
In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington writes about Sacramento hosting a national convention for begonias.
In Voices, a recent transplant from the Bay Area has a message for Sacramento, Jeff vonKaenel introduces a new sponsored column by a powerful labor leader and I write about the big legal bills piling up at the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.
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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Unbreakable bond
Richard Savala charts a journey in a bail industry battling for survival.
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Succeed or surrender
Do charter schools address the lasting impacts of school segregation or surrender to them?
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Cooked alive
What good are Sacramento’s ‘cooling centers’ if they won’t open?
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Stopping teen suicides
New student IDs include lifeline number.
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A divided vote for shelter
Homeless shelter sites have split a previously cohesive council.
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Payout county
Sacramento County had a $21.9 million liability bill last year—and it’s only going to get worse.
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Blank check
Sacramento sheriff’s department racks up legal bills while fighting oversight.
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Letters for Sept. 5, 2019
Impeachment, RT routes, theater reviews.
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A Bay Area refugee’s plea
A Bay Area refugee doesn’t want Sacramento to change.
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SEIU 1000 brings their message to our readers
Sponsored pages feature union local president Yvonne Walker.
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Les Tussing: fashioner of bespoke ukuleles
Les Tussing takes cigar boxes and turns them into ukuleles for fun and for profit.
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The Old Folsom crawl
Cover bands, country bars and Mission-style burritos: Midtown isn’t the region’s only nightlife scene.
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Sweet and dreamy
The Sacramento Popfest amplifies local and regional power pop sounds.
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Preview: Upcoming Sacramento theater
One of SN&R’s theater critics highlights five local productions to look forward to this fall.
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The Starlet Room opening night
Momo Lounge debuts with a new name: The Starlet Room.
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Getting Wild
In ‘Getting Wild,’ both the animals and the artists create the art.
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Crawfish & Catfish Food & Music Festival
Celebrate Louisiana-style cuisine and live music at the Yolo County Fairgrounds.
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Stream: Drop Dead Gorgeous
As Kirsten Dunst re-enters the cultural conversation, catch her in this cult classic, currently streaming on Hulu.
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Treat yourself
Milk Money bakes small-batch doughnuts with creative flavor combinations and entertaining names.
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Breakfast burrito daydreams
Vegans love breakfast burritos, too.
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Goes down EZ
The EZ PZ cocktail at Burgers and Brew is a chilled, crisp beverage to be enjoyed any day of the week.
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Bagel bites
The staff at Shine cafe has mastered the art of the warm and delicious breakfast bagel sandwich.
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Vegan street eats
A new Japanese restaurant on R Street offers a wide variety of vegan street food.
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Music as medicine
TunesWork aims to heal patients through song.
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When the fed comes around
What is the federal government’s current position on cannabis?
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Top of the pops
Colorado-based company Keef Brands launched its line of cannabis-infused colas in a variety of flavors.
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