Issue: January 21, 2016
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The cover story this week: Everything arts! SN&R's guide to the months
ahead in art, music, film, theater and more.
Elsewhere in the issue: Alastair Bland sizes up four candidates vying to
succeed Roberta MacGlashan on the Sacramento County Board of
Supervisors, Raheem F. Hosseini reports on the city's proposed Airbnb
regulations, Joey Garcia sheds light on the mayoral debate, Janelle
Bitker samples Cambodian cuisine at Taste of Angkor and more.
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Everything art in Sacramento!
SN&R’s guide to the months ahead in visual arts, live music, film, theater and more.
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Four ways to four in Sacramento County supervisor race
Introducing the candidates vying to succeed Roberta MacGlashan.
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Proposed Airbnb regulations could legitimize Sacramento’s home-sharing economy
Specifics regarding number of guests, length of stays and neighbor-notification policy approved by council.
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Sacramento advocates want local governments to categorize crimes against homeless people as hate crimes
“We need to … declare homeless people a protected class just like the gay and lesbian community, people of color and people with disabilities.”
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Ignoring Sacramento’s auditor
City council won’t commit to adding whistleblower resources.
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Sacramento Regional Transit riders experienced fewer thefts in 2015
RT police credit ‘robust’ surveillance system.
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Roseville school districts to pay off-duty deputies more for campus security
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department loaning out uniformed officers to elementary, high schools.
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What I saw on this year’s MLK Day march in Sacramento
What I saw on this year’s MLK Day march in Sacramento.
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Letters for January 21, 2016
Readers express thoughts on bike-helmet laws, the value of sex-positive retail, and The Revenant.
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Time for a reboot
Joey advises a reader to consider she may have been wrong—and also right.
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Ask Joey breaks down last week’s mayoral debate
An honest perspective on the comments from Angelique Ashby and Darrell Steinberg.
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Linda Middlesworth, eroticized vegan
71-year-old aerobics instructor wants you to keep your eyes on her activism.
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Review: The Motherf**ker With the Hat
SN&R reviews Big Idea Theatre’s production of The Motherf**ker With the Hat.
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Review: Echo Location
SN&R reviews B Street Theatre’s production of Echo Location.
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Nobody puts Baby through a dismal winter
Heat up the long winter with a screening of Dirty Dancing, a drag competition and a couple of burlesque shows.
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A worthy classic
Yes, you’ve seen Romeo & Juliet a million times already, but Woodland Opera House’s take on the classic is worth the ticket.
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Legit flavor
Taste of Angkor pays homage to Cambodian culture and dining.
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Veggie noms
A new vegetarian cafe opens in Midtown; YD House and Hot Italian add locations; and Rancho Cordova gets another breakfast and lunch spot.
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Real science
Ditch your trendy diet and pick up some ginger-boosted veggie juice.
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Confidential
In-N-Out Burger ain’t the only joint with a secret menu around here.
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Country lovin’
Taste olive oil with an expert in Yolo County or taste wine with an elegant meal in Amador County.
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Scales on scales
Cherimoyas may look like armadillo skin, but they taste like tropical cream.
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Bring on the vegan fest
Mark your calendars for the SacTown VegFest, a new all-vegan festival, on Saturday, January 30.
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Stay golden
Singer-songwriter Jacob Golden returns with a new album and purpose.
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Eight Gigs: The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit
Central Valley’s musical treasure plays final shows before extended hiatus.
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Eight Gigs: Conducting from the Grave
After 12 years, they’ve decided to call it quits for real and they’re throwing one last tour.
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Eight Gigs: Chicano Batman
Chicano Batman brings it back with a vast blend of soul, surf rock, psych and funk at Harlow’s.
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Eight Gigs: Free Throw
Nashville’s Free Throw harken back to underground emo bands like American Football and Cap’n Jazz.
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Eight Gigs: Talib Kweli
The New York rapper brings his legacy and skill to town.
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Eight Gigs: Luciana Souza
After 12 years, they’ve decided to call it quits for real and they’re throwing one last tour.
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Eight Gigs: Rin Tin Tiger
Rin Tin Tiger bring a heavier, distorted sound on their new record Burial Grounds.
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Eight Gigs: Treasure Fingers
Prepare to dance your pants off.
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No megaphones. Ever.
The fifth annual Irishpalooza unleashed the kilts; and the Kelps and a Portland act nurture a band-romance.
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Pulling all the strings
Charlie Kaufman’s animated tale of puppets in love is a masterpiece.
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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
James Badge Dale and that guy from The Office give star-making turns in Michael Bay’s latest.
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Norm of the North
This shapeless mess of an animated film goes south pretty fast.
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Ride Along 2
Kevin Hart is back with Ice Cube in this pretty pointless sequel to the original cops-and-losers flick.
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Judgment delivered
Can local governments ban even your bud delivery guy?
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