Issue: February 27, 2020
This week, SN&R focuses on the Democratic presidential race as it arrives in California for Super Tuesday on March 3. Stephen Magagnini talks to local voters and looks at Mike Bloomberg, the billionaire former New York mayor who has spent more than $450 million to put himself in the mix. We also have essays from supporters of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren about why their candidate is the best choice for progressives.
In News, we continue our election coverage with Scott Thomas Anderson reporting on Assemblyman Jim Cooper's strong challenge from progressive Tracie Stafford and Raheem F. Hosseini detailing the latest financial troubles facing City Councilman Allen Warren.
In Arts, Rachel Mayfield talks to local artist Lucien Shapiro about his exhibit at Public Land and also writes about local artist John Liddicoat's complaints that his exhibit has been censored, while Oden Taylor profiles musician Nathan Flygare, also known as Emoflytrap. In Stage, we have reviews of the Cirque du Soleil production of Amaluna and of Matilda at Harris Center for the Arts, plus a preview of Blithe Spirit at Sierra Stages.
In the Garden column, Debbie Arrington introduces us to the woman behind Gardenerd.com, a former dancer who became an organic gardener.
In Voices, this week's community essay promotes an effort to bring Burning Man art to Rancho Cordova. SN&R president Jeff vonKaenel supports a potential November ballot measure to reduce single-use plastics. And in another election-related piece, I ask: Should the Democratic presidential nominee pick a Republican as their running mate?
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— Foon Rhee
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A billionaire buys in
Mike Bloomberg rises in polls after spending $450 million, but is counting on California to make him a real contender.
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A candidate worth fighting for
Elizabeth Warren has the plans and passion to become the first female president.
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We need a political revolution
Bernie Sanders is the only Democrat offering bold change.
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Democratic policy lab
How Democratic presidential candidates want to make America more like California.
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North Sac’s hot mess
Allen Warren kept his former tenants’ security deposits. Now Sacramento taxpayers are picking up his debt while he donates to himself.
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Is Jim Cooper politically bulletproof?
Tracie Stafford is making a progressive case to replace the moderate state assemblyman.
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Corporate Kiley
Rocklin Assemblyman Kevin Kiley takes a stand against PG&E, but not the corporations funding his reelection bid.
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Firing up a new plan
California lawmakers initiate new strategy for combating wildfires and climate change.
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Shake it up
Should the Democratic nominee pick a Republican running mate?
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Trust issues
A woman abused as a child is having trust issues with her boyfriend.
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Playa to plaza
Nonprofit wants to bring artwork from Burning Man to Rancho Cordova.
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Cleaning up plastic pollution
The California Recycling and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act of 2020 gives us a chance to do just that.
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Kelley Kukis: Physical therapist and LGBTQ advocate
Physical therapist uses her expertise to advocate for Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ community.
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Behind the masks
Public Land’s current exhibit features found materials repurposed into objects of spiritual healing.
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Review: ‘Amaluna’ at Sutter Health Park
Cirque Du Soleil extends its popular show through the weekend.
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Review: ‘Matilda’ at Harris Center
El Dorado Musical Theatre brings a Roald Dahl classic to the stage.
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These Girls Rock
SAMMIES nominee Katie Knipp will perform at the Girls Rock Sacramento Benefit Showcase.
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SAMMIES nominee Paper Airplanes ready for takeoff on Cafe Colonial Stage
The young guns of grunge are rocking the Cafe Colonial stage Saturday.
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Preview: ‘Blithe Spirit’ at Sierra Stages
Noël Coward’s supernatural comedy comes to the stage.
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Sweeney Todd
SN&R Reviews a new play at Green Valley Theatre Company.
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Garden geek
The woman behind Gardenerd.com inspires organic gardeners.
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Eastbound and downtown
Paying tribute to a local icon with East Coast flavor.
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It’s so easy being green
Microgreens pack mighty flavor and endless possibilities.
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A cocktail of fiction
Fan of Anthony Burgess? Dare to try a cocktail named after his most notorious novel.
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Sac-ramen-to
It’s nearly impossible to stop eating this spicy miso dish.
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The Mother-Empress meld
Despite its meaty menu, Empress offers post-Mother vegetarian goodness.
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Trap and release
Nate Flygare makes music to make others feel less alone.
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Review: The PAX Era Pro
A vaporizer has great promise—once it works out its app kinks for Apple users.
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