Issue: August 20, 2015
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The cover story this week: Immune to the truth. Is there a kinder,
gentler way to get anti-vaxxers to see the light? Jill Stewart consults
doctors, activists and parents about finding a common understanding on
the issue of vaccines.
Elsewhere in the issue: Alastair Bland talks with local farmers and
experts about this year's record early harvests, Raheem F. Hosseini
reports on dangerous levels of lead found at a south Sacramento gun
range, Lovelle Harris goes behind the scenes of a new civil-rights-era
theatrical production, Janelle Bitker finds four-star boat noodles and
more.
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Immune to the truth
Sacramento state Sen. Richard Pan's new law will require vaccinations in schools. But is there a kinder, gentler way to get anti-vaxxers to see the light?
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Climate change and the California drought cause farmers to experience record early harvests
Will these changes impact grape, almond and major California crops?
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City-owned gun range operated for years with toxic lead levels, Sacramento auditor says
Some regular users say they were never told of the contamination risks.
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Public nudity ban could spur a never-nude Sacramento
Under proposed law, violators could spend six months in jail for flaunting their thunder.
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In Sacramento, it's not just the cops who can make arrests
Animal control officers and building inspectors are among the city employees who are deputized with police powers.
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Cold-hearted snakes
It's time for banks to pay it forward and offer homeowners financial relief by modifying the terms of their underwater loans.
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Letters for August 20, 2015
Readers weigh in on local rapper Lavish D's prison sentence and Sen. Bernie Sanders' shot at the presidency.
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Run, don’t hide
Joey advises a reader to stop lying about his affair.
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True service to vets means more than lip service
When it comes to U.S. veterans, we need to put our money where our mouths are.
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Obama administration says anti-camping ordinances discriminate—so time to finally legalize ‘right to rest' in Sacramento
Now that the Obama administration agrees with SN&R on this matter, it's time to listen to your weekly paper and the president.
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Through a different lens, brightly
Sacramento writer Ginger Rutland brings her mother's civil-rights-era story to the stage.
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Architect of dysfunction
SN&R reviews Big Idea Theater's new production of Three Days of Rain.
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The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical
SN&R reviews The Great American Trailer Park Musical, a production from the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival and American River College.
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Road stories
Reserve a spot now for a chance to record your story with NPR's StoryCorps MobileBooth.
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Think of the children
Runaway Stage Productions is staging this kid-friendly version of the famous musical.
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Shockheaded Peter
SN&R reviews Green Valley Theatre Company's production of Shockheaded Peter.
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Shut it down
Show fiction who's boss and help shut down Nouvella, the microfiction publishing site.
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God and the girls
Northern California writer Val Brelinski will read from her latest book at this Avid Reader event.
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Get Gatsbied
Sip various libations in the halls of the Crocker Art Museum during a lavish Great Gatsby-era shindig.
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Unearthed and unfinished
Hardcore fans will want to snap up this collection of previously unpublished Shirley Jackson stories.
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Bring the Funk
9999 Thai-Laos Boat Noodle delivers that sour-sweet-spicy trifecta, plus umami.
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Truly, deadly, delicious
Guys, seriously, you have to try the braised lengua tacos.
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A fancier weekender
Anderson Valley Brewing Co.'s The Kimmie, the Yink & the Holy Gose pairs perfectly with late summer laziness.
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Sweet, savory, seasonal
Meat and melon pizza is really tasty … really.
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Finish strong
Sacramento Cocktail Week continues with spirited events through the weekend.
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Purple power
Experiment with eggplant recipes far beyond breadcrumbs, cheese and tomato sauce.
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Drowning in ice cream and coffee
Maiden Sacramento Ice Cream and The Mill team up for a vegan affogato.
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Harvester's 20 year journey to and from becoming not quite almost famous
How the Northern California indie band survived the so-called alt-rock revolution.
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Eight Gigs: Trapped Within Burning Machinery
Ever wanted to hear a doom-sludge album devoted to The Fifth Element? Don't say no, because that's a lie.
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Eight Gigs: Bright Faces
Bright Faces' 2011 album, American Bull, is a fusion of alt-country and catchy, power-pop tunes.
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Eight Gigs: Buck Ford
Legit old-country for the new-country poseurs.
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Eight Gigs: Josh Hoyer and the Shadowboxers
Time to get the big band together at Torch Club.
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Eight Gigs: Cura Cochino
Cura Cochino brings the Spanish doom to Blue Lamp.
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Eight Gigs: Nick Waterhouse
Discover the secret to time travel at Harlow's.
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Eight Gigs: Ducktails
A Real Estate guitarist's side project creates such catchy, contemplative baroque pop that you'll forget all about Real Estate.
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Eight Gigs: Joseph In The Well
Joseph In The Well's blend of lush chamber music, jazz and gentle indie-folk is the perfect accompaniment to your lunch this Thursday.
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Traffic jammed
Everybody showed up for City of Trees—and then got stuck in traffic; and Mac Sabbath makes for a good kind of stomach ache.
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Talking the talk
Jason Segel and Jesse Eisenberg recreate the chatty friendship between David Foster Wallace and Rolling Stone writer David Lipsky.
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Straight Outta Compton
This N.W.A. biopic is entertaining but only goes skin-deep.
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The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Guy Ritchie directed this stylish and charming film reboot of the classic '60s spy series.
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Claims of bribery get activist Dan Rush busted
UFCW cannabis union organizer Dan Rush nailed by FBI on claims of taking bribes; and is it possible to take pot across international borders legally?
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