Issue: May 07, 2015
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The cover story this week: Ride the line? The streetcar will spare the
air and connect Sacramento, but only if it survives this month's big
vote. Nick Miller, Cosmo Garvin and William Burg explore the pros and
cons of the proposed downtown transit system.
Elsewhere in the issue: Cosmo Garvin investigates SMUD's four rate hikes
in four years, Raheem F. Hosseini reports on light rail's struggle to
overcome its image problem, Rick Kushman shines a light on little-known
regional winemakers, Aaron Carnes talks with rapper Rasar about
returning to Sacramento with a new name and a new band, Shoka picks the
best Second Saturday shows and more.
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Ride the line: Is Sacramento ready for streetcar?
Streetcar will spare the air and connect Sacramento—but only if it survives this month’s big vote.
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Can Sacramento afford streetcar, or will it shortchange poor communities' transit options?
Weighing the pros and cons of the streetcar plan.
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Streetcar is Sacramento’s history and future
Measure B, the streetcar tax that residents near the line are voting on this month, is the last step in a decade-long effort.
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Sacramento's light-rail system struggles to overcome its image problem, deal with fare-evaders
Union doesn't want private security guards issuing citations to ticket-dodgers.
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Sacramento's loitering law pulled 16 years after Supreme Court ruled Chicago's unconstitutional
In recent years, law enforcement used loitering prohibition fitfully.
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Felony “lynching” charge dropped to misdemeanor for Sacramento activist
Local organizers continue protests against drones, politicians.
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Think outside the grid
As Midtown rents and mortgages continue to spike, remember that Sacramento is rich in older walkable neighborhoods.
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Letters for May 7, 2015
Readers give their thoughts on Curtis Park Village and The Sacramento Bee’s new design.
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When a body meets a body
Joey advises a reader to strip down—emotionally—for better sex.
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Scott Thomas Anderson, journalist
Author Scott Thomas Anderson's new book explores America's appetite for incarceration.
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Take a hike: SMUD aims to raise energy rates
SMUD looks to raise rates for the fourth time in as many years.
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Vote yes on streetcar, yes on Measure B
Vote yes on Measure B, which will help make Sacramento's streetcar a reality.
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SN&R challenges its readers during Sacramento's May is Bike Month
Leave your car at home at least once during the next week, and take a bike instead.
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Sacramento, wine city
How four local ’hidden winemakers' embody the region's national clout.
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Home is where the hurt is
SN&R reviews Capital Stage's production of The Homecoming.
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The Jacksonian
SN&R reviews B Street Theater's production of The Jacksonian.
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Lords of dance
Sacramento Ballet's Modern Masters program features three works by students of the company's founder.
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The Pirates of Penzance
SN&R reviews Sacramento Theatre Company's The Pirates of Penzance.
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Dogfight the Musical
SN&R reviews Green Valley Theatre Company's Dogfight the Musical.
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Appreciation clay
John Natsoulas Gallery presents a group show of 30 ceramic artists.
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Changing topography
Marcia Ruth makes topographic maps meant to be touched.
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Utilitarian, brown, beautiful
Cardboard's artsy side is exercised in this group show.
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Almost a monk's dream
Old-school ambiance and beer outshine the food at Monk's Cellar.
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A meaty promise
Mothers' keepers serve up a meaty taste of the highly anticipated Empress restaurant; Ginger Elizabeth stocks up on ice cream treats, plus Track 7 Brewing Co. makes your Monday nights that much better.
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Hops for IPA haters
Hops haters gonna hate but Yolo Brew's Orange Blossom Blonde Ale will have IPA haters drinking hops.
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Sweeter by the dozen
Puur Chocolat's 12-piece box is rich with confectionary surprises.
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Beans town
Green beans come in many varieties and serve many yummy functions.
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Yes to all the nos
Can't have animal products, cane sugar, oil or gluten in your cookies? Butterfly Vegan Bakery has edible solutions for that.
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Rasar's rebirth of the cool
The Sacramento expat rapper formerly known as Random Abiladeze talks dreams, artistry and reinvention.
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Eight Gigs: Tomten
Seattle trio brings indie baroque pop to Davis.
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Eight Gigs: Dev
Popular electropop artist from Manteca brings club-friendly beats to the Boardwalk.
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Eight Gigs: Instagon
Local experimental musician celebrates his 50th birthday with two sets.
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Eight Gigs: Ostrich Theory
Elk Grove quartet brings a bunch of different rock-related styles to a bar in Citrus Heights.
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Eight Gigs: Joseph in the Well
Sammies Artist of the Year plays an EP-release show.
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Eight Gigs: Hautahuah
Carson McWhirter's new project plays Sacramento's new residential space for artists.
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Eight Gigs: Earl Sweatshirt
Odd Future collective emcee visits Sacramento to spit experimental raps.
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Eight Gigs: Dru Hill
Nineties R&B hit makers Dru Hill bring the slow jams to Sacramento.
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A rapper by any other name is still just as deep
Yasiin Bey brings insight to Sacramento, Kidz Bop gives the kids their own taste of Beatles-worthy worship and TBD Fest is set to return.
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Class acts
Jack Black stars as a loser trying to find his way 20 years after high school.
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Dior and I
This fashion documentary provides a backstage glimpse to the prestigious haute couture house.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron
Joss Whedon's take on the latest Marvel sequel machine installment is bubble-brained gibberish.
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Brotherly Love
Keke Palmer and Quincy Brown give strong performances in this film about high school gang warfare—too bad director Jamal Hill lets narration do most of the heavy lifting.
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Black Souls
This story about Italian crime ring brothers evokes The Godfather but with mixed results.
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Medicinal monopoly
Washington and Oregon are seeing new laws that could force out dispensaries, and Ngaio isn't having it.
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