Issue: October 10, 2019
In this week's cover story, SN&R partners with Capital Public Radio to preview Pauline Bartolone's seven-episode podcast t hat explores how the Meadowview neighborhood is much more than just where Stephon Clark was killed.
In News, we have election-related coverage on Tom Steyer, the Silicon Valley billionaire who jumped in late into the Democratic nomination race, and on how outsider candidate Andrew Yang's idea for universal basic income is already being tested in Stockton. We also have stories on how a Sacramento nonprofit is dealing with government funding cuts and how a price increase for e-bikes could affect riders.
In Arts, Rachel Leibrock writes about a symposium and exhibits at Crocker Art Museum that focus on the Native American experience in California, Gregg Wager writes about Sacramento Symphonic Winds and its new home and Chris Macias previews the Aftershock music festival. In Stage, we have reviews of Northanger Abbey at Sacramento Theatre Company and As Is at Resurrection Theatre.
In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington writes about how the bounty awaiting gardeners at UC Davis Arboretum's big sale.
In Voices, a candidate for Sacramento County supervisor vows to help the homeless, Jeff vonKaenel says reducing income inequality requires federal action and I remind Sacramento taxpayers a bout a proposed rate increase for garbage collection.
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 Meadowview you don’t know
Meadowview is much more than the neighborhood where Stephon Clark was killed.
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Spotlight on Meadowview
In a series of podcasts, Capital Public Radio looks at the past and future of the neighborhood where Stephon Clark was killed.
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Tom Steyer: Is he as green as he claims?
Billionaire candidate still faces questions about involvement in foothill quarry venture.
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Democrat Andrew Yang’s universal income idea is being tested in Stockton
Initial results are coming in from experiment to break cycle of poverty.
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Same old Saint
Nonprofit for homeless mothers spins loss of government funds as a positive.
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A jump in JUMP prices jolts e-bike users
Bicycling advocate warns that price increase could make e-bikes unaffordable for those who need them most.
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Of vetoes and vehemence
Did Gavin Newsom veto environmental bill because California has a strong case in court—or to appease agribusiness?
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The long indict
Convicted gun-trafficker who allegedly fired at agents in Oak Park was so prolific it’s taken years to prosecute him for all his alleged crimes.
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Will residents raise a stink on garbage?
If Sacramento taxpayers oppose garbage rate hike, it’s time to make some noise.
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Letters for Oct. 10, 2019
Bus depot, Kamala Harris, Best of Sacramento.
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Running to help the homeless
Sacramento County supervisor candidate vows action on homelessness.
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Money’s all spent, can’t pay the rent
Local efforts are good but we need national solutions.
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Will Murill: Nomadic musician
Since 2015, the busker has traveled the country looking for new stages to play.
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A culture unerased
Crocker Art Museum’s symposium and festival on Native American art and activism focuses on contemporary issues.
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A new era for Sacramento Symphonic Winds
The 60-strong ensemble debuts its 18th season at a brand new venue.
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Review: Northanger Abbey at Sacramento Theatre Company
Jane Austen’s first novel is revived for the stage, and so is Jane Austen.
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Review: As Is at Resurrection Theatre
One of the first plays to portray the AIDS crisis gets a retelling at the Wilkerson Theatre.
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BENT: Sacramento LGBTQ Film Festival
Celebrate the best in LGBTQ film at the annual installment of BENT.
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Nick Jr. Live: Move to the Music
Get your much-needed dose of Nick Jr. as it comes to the Memorial Auditorium.
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Mischief Managed: Harry Potter Tribute Art at the Sacramento Hacker Lab
Celebrate all kinds of Harry Potter-themed artwork in a wizarding exhibition the likes of which Hagrid could only dream of.
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Día de Los Muertos Fiesta 2019 at the California Museum
Have some Día de Los Muertos-themed fun at this festival.
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Clown town
The latest Joker iteration takes itself a little too seriously.
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Like bees to honey
UC Davis Arboretum is a trip to bountiful for gardeners.
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A bite down memory lane
A beloved downtown diner that serves Asian-American comfort food has ‘temporarily’ closed.
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A mine shaft of mystique at McGee’s
160-year-old saloon in Nevada City defies labels and explanations.
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Headbanger’s holiday
Five must-mosh bands at Aftershock 2019.
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You be the judge
What do you do to clear your senses between strains when judging flowers?
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Cannabis cocktails and tonics are all abuzz
SN&R’s Ngaio Bealum recently visited San Francisco to taste some of the market’s most popular elixirs.
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