Issue: September 12, 2019
This week's SN&R cover story spotlights Sen. Kamala Harris and how her mixed record on criminal justice is playing out in her presidential campaign as Democrats debate again on Thursday night.
In News, Raheem F. Hosseini finds that wrongful conviction units at the Sacramento and Yolo district attorney's offices are not exonerating any one, and Scott Thomas Anderson reports that a growing grassroots movement is challenging the city of Sacramento's deal with Verizon for 5G service.
In Arts, Rachel Leibrock previews the fall season at the area's museums and Mozes Zarate previews the 14th annual Sac Open Studios, put on by Verge Center for the Arts. In Stage, we have reviews of Between Riverside and Crazy at Capital Stage and Little Shop of Horrors at Sutter Street Theatre.
In Dish, longtime food critic Mike Dunne has an appreciation of Biba Caggiano, the legendary Sacramento restauranteur. In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington previews the Woodlake home tour.
In Voices, a health advocate echoes the Surgeon General's warning about cannabis use by teens. Jeff vonKaenel has some questions after attending a Labor Day protest against Kaiser Permanente. And I talk to one of presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg's most enthusiastic backers, West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon.
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— Foon Rhee
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For which people?
Sen. Kamala Harris has cemented herself as a presidential contender, but her mixed criminal justice record has created distrust.
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Kamala vs. Kamala
Sen. Kamala Harris has changed her positions on several criminal justice issues.
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In juror discrimination case, the prosecution resists
Richard Williams fought his own wrongful conviction, even though Sacramento’s DA has a unit for that.
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5G for fighting
City forced to call public hearing over backlash from controversial Verizon deal.
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Governor’s orders
Governor, legislators reach deal on vaccination bill.
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Rallying for relief
More than 100 renters marched the halls of the state Capitol, promising to vote out any legislator who opposes AB 1482’s statewide rent cap.
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Plea against plastics
Lawmakers hold press conference to drum up support for a ban on single-use plastic products.
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The surrogate
West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon is stumping for Pete Buttigieg.
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Today’s pot is not safe
Today’s marijuana is unsafe for teens, pregnant women.
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How to stop disabled parking cheats
Take away free parking and abuse will end.
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Has Kaiser lost its way?
Labor Day protest and arrests precede potential October strike against Kaiser.
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Indigenous, immersion and identity
Five art exhibits to check out this month.
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Creativity where it happens
Observe more than 250 artists in their element through Sac Open Studios.
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Listen, laugh
The Red Museum holds its third premiere music fest; Capitol PUNishment celebrates three years of competitive corniness at Punchline.
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Review: Between Riverside and Crazy at Capital Stage
The latest at Capital Stage also happens to be one of its greatest.
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Review: Little Shop of Horrors at Sutter Street Theatre
This is a musical that really grows on you.
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Hobo Johnson at Dimple Records
Catch Hobo Johnson at Dimple Records.
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Mediterranean Food and Music Festival
Get your friendly dose of Mediterranean food and music at this festival.
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Junior Roller Derby 101 at Sacramento Roller Derby
Hey kids, come learn how the derby is done.
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ArtMix: CrockerCon at Crocker Art Museum
Catch CrockerCon at the Crocker.
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Preview: Ground and Field Theatre Festival at UC Davis
A festival created for developing new theatre works returns for its third year.
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Stream: The Shot: Teresa Weatherspoon in Game 2 of 1999 WNBA Finals
The legendary baller Teresa Weatherspoon’s game-winning shot was heard ’round the world in the 1999 WNBA championship finals.
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A hidden gem with an English touch
Woodlake takes a bow for home tour.
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Maiden Sacramento
Iron Maiden stopped at Golden 1 Center on Sept. 9. Did the band live up to the legacy of the beast?
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Remembering Biba Caggiano
The devoted chef, author and owner of the eponymous Italian restaurant in Midtown died at 82 years old.
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Tailor-made highs
As cannabis consumers become more knowledgeable, entrepreneurs are responding with increasingly tailored product experiences.
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