Issue: November 19, 2015
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The cover story this week: Letters to the Future, a special SN&R-led
nationwide project. Scientists, authors, activists and more predict the
outcome of the upcoming U.N. climate talks in Paris.
Elsewhere in the issue: Alastair Bland follows up on the prosecution of
the Black Friday 7, Raheem F. Hosseini interviews Sacramento County's
new Inspector General, SN&R staff recommends the best seasonal
cocktails, Jim Lane flips his movie popcorn over Brooklyn, and more.
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Letters to the Future
Scientists, authors, activists and more predict the outcome of the upcoming U.N. climate talks in Paris.
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Activists call Sacramento DA's prosecution of ‘Black Friday 7' unneeded, wasteful
Seven local Wal-Mart protesters face six months in jail and a thousand-dollar fine.
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Sacramento judge calls DA, police cat-converter theft case ‘fiasco'
Judge: “This was clearly run like they're after somebody in the mafia.”
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Former Sacramento police chief Rick Braziel to be new sheriff's watchdog
Office of Inspector General had been empty for nearly three years.
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Del Paso Heights still reeling from student's violent death
As Sacramento police investigate shooting, community comes together to grieve and call for change.
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Sheriff Scott Jones to try to nab Congressman Ami Bera's seat
Jones makes border security his top campaign issue.
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Letters to Paris
SN&R's Letters to the Future project launches as the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris continues as planned.
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Letters for November 19, 2015
Readers weigh in on the actions of the pro-life movement, homelessness numbers in the city and the value of Nextdoor.
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Sex and other complications
Joey advises a reader that there is more to love than physical intimacy.
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Brie Larson, actress
Sacramento native Brie Larson talks about her role in the critically acclaimed Room.
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Seasons drinkings
SN&R writers raise a glass to the upcoming holiday season—think of it as your survival guide.
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Review: Of Kites and Kings
SN&R reviews Sacramento Theatre Company's production of Of Kites and Kings.
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Review: 2 Gentlemen of Verona
SN&R reviews Big Idea Theatre's production of 2 Gentlemen of Verona.
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Of Crock-Pots and melting pots
In the week leading up to Thanksgiving, appreciate to the city's diverse composition with various multi-cultural events. Also, football.
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Get Wild(er)
Indulge in a 35mm screening of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory at the Crest Theatre.
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Bid local at THE Art Auction at Verge Center for the Arts
Invest in the local scene with this auction featuring more than 75 regional artists.
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Enter Sandman
This deluxe edition by the mythological superhero's creators includes rare artwork and interviews.
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Religion in a rainbow roll
Lou's Sushi makes tasty, inventive sushi.
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Sacramento's Chipotle-ization of slices and pies continues
A Folsom pizzeria takes on Pieology; Oak Park will get a fancy taqueria; another Sacramento chef barely loses on Food Network show; and a Davis favorite moves next door.
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Forget the PSL
Yellowbill has a whole suite of fall drinks, but the Ginger Mocha is the only real choice.
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Skip the syrup
You won't miss the gooey maple topping when you bite into a Volkswaffle Liege waffle.
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Fit for a viking
Find out why Scandinavian cuisine is so hot right now at the Viking Festival in Citrus Heights.
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Sweeter roots
Parsnips are a lot like carrots, except sweeter and albino.
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Happy Foodgiving!
Sign up for this cooking class to learn how to set the Thanksgiving table with vegan options.
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The Nickel Slots play hard or go home
The Sacramento band takes a gamble at life, Americana and Bob Seger.
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Eight Gigs: Blind Guardian
You can't talk about power metal without talking Blind Guardian.
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Eight Gigs: Lite Brite
Sacramento hard rockers Lite Brite begin their metamorphosis into American Killers.
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Eight Gigs: Homegirl Dance Party
Hometown heroes Sister Crayon host the second Homegirl Dance Party at Dive Bar.
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Eight Gigs: Lila Rose
Bay Area rising artist Lila Rose tackles climate change in song.
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Eight Gigs: Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds
Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds celebrate its album release at Starlite Lounge.
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Eight Gigs: The Ten Tenors
The Ten Tenors bring ten times the musical pleasure for the holiday season.
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Eight Gigs: Nikki Lane
Country artist Nikki Lane channels Loretta Lynn and Wanda Jackson to separate her sound from contemporary pop country.
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Eight Gigs: Ben Browning
The night before Thanksgiving, catch a DJ night with a member of Australian band and TBD performers Cut Copy.
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Sac’s most exciting band?
Contra keeps it real, keeps it live; Sunmonks' keeps it promising and Cory Norris & Good Company keep a glass-half-full optimism.
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Deliver us unto good
Saoirse Ronan stars in this excellent film about a young Irish woman in 1950s New York.
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Labyrinth of Lies
This post-WWII film about Auschwitz is doltishly endearing.
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My All American
Aaron Eckhart stars in this sincere Texas football tearjerker.
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Speakeasies and prohibition
Ngaio isn't snitching, but there are speakeasies around here. Meanwhile, the DEA reminds us that we are, in fact, in prohibition.
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