Issue: March 08, 2018
Happy Thursday,
You may recall that last week's SN&R cover featured a photo of a man in a hat on a horse, and a huge headline with an unsubtle plea: "Run Milo Run." Well, this week, Raheem F. Hosseini reports that Milo Fitch took the suggestion, and will challenge Sheriff Scott Jones. Raheem also profiles Jones, the most powerful Republican in Sacramento County -- you'll learn why so many people are excited about Milo Fitch.
Elsewhere in the flavor-packed news section you'll find Scott Thomas Anderson's exclusive report on the trial of the South Sac rapper (and unashamed gang-member) Deandre Rogers (well-known by his rap moniker Lizk), in which a music video was introduced as evidence. Also: A piece by first-time SN&R contributor Tashana Davis about a Democratic gubernatorial forum addressing the concerns of Black female voters.
Our feature this week, by veteran reporter Dennis Myers, lays out "The Local Costs of Global Empire," including specifically how much money the Sacramento region sends to the Department of Defense to pay for the 800 U.S. military bases spread throughout the world.
In the back-of-the-book you will find a funny lady, a postmodern boy band, a collaboration between a Vietnam veteran and a self-described "old hippie," food, wine, beer, plays, movies ...
...and: The BEST, most carefully curated fun guide anywhere in the 916: Our Calendar, compiled each week by Kate Gonzales.
Whew! Thanks for reading. Now please commence clicking.
-Eric Johnson
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It’s a real horse race for Sacramento sheriff
Corrections reformer Milo Fitch mounts credible challenge to incumbent Scott Jones’ reign.
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Loaded lyrics: Trial of rapper Lizk centers on soundtrack to area gang war
South city performer faces gun charges—again.
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Recognizing their bloc
Black women the focus as California convenes first gubernatorial forum geared toward them.
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Sick stats: New report says lack of action on community health is costing Sacramento
A new report by the Healthy Sacramento Coalition shows some very unhealthy signs for the region’s future.
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Lender bender: Sacramento sues Wells Fargo on behalf of ‘targeted’ communities
Sacramento’s leaders haven’t forgotten what Wells Fargo did during the recession.
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Jeff Sessions’ man in Sac
Sheriff Scott Jones, ICE king Thomas Homan, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions make one happy family.
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Letters for March 8, 2018
In this week’s letters: San Joaquin County needs its own Milo Fitch to run for sheriff.
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One sip at a time
A wine buyer wants to ask a coworker out. Love connoisseur Ask Joey is there to help.
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We need a sheriff who is both tough and smart when fighting crime
Milo Fitch will oppose the embattled incumbent, Sheriff Scott Jones.
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Diana Nyad, marathon woman
The first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage (which she did at age 64) talks about chasing big dreams.
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Late-blooming comedian
A late-blooming comedian whose name you should follow.
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Life on the frontlines
Marine and hippie showcase the human side of the Vietnam War in film screening Sunday.
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Review: Sense and Sensibility at City Theatre
This production is adapted by Jennifer Lee Taylor in the “Book-It Style,” which adapts literature for the stage, preserving the narrative text as spoken dialogue by the characters. It’s surprisingly effective.
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Review: Fragile Things at Ooley Theatre
Tyler is a “cutter” who intends to make the final cut and end his life; Josslyn is a “fixer” determined to help him.
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Run, Sac, run
Thousands of your neighbors will run the city streets in the Shamrock’n Half Marathon. If you don’t run, cheer them on!
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The TEN Tenors: Wish You Were Here
Relive songs from some of pop’s greatest talents.
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The Philharmonik Album Release Part 2
The wait is over for The Philharmonik’s album release.
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Stage Pick: Tween Earth and Sky at California Stage
A one-man show by veteran actor Mark Lyon, a native of Nevada City.
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Short Review: A Raisin in the Sun
SN&R reviews a new production at Celebration Arts.
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Short Review: Family Cabins
SN&R reviews a new production at Howe Avenue Theater.
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Short Review: Macbeth
SN&R reviews a new play at Sacramento Theatre Company.
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Boy band on demand
This SN&R writer isn’t buying what boy bands are selling. Will BROCKHAMPTON change her mind?
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Malt, mash, middling
Irish pub’s short food menu satisfies… sometimes.
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Partners in wine
One couple has fixed Sacrament’s lack-of-Italian-seafood-paired-with-wine problem at Allora in East Sac; Gran Milan comes to town via Richmond; a new Middle Eastern spot opens in Arden-Arcade.
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Rooftop respite
The drinks at Revival take craft cocktails to new heights.
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Double doughnut
Is it a croissant? Is it a doughnut? It’s a doissant!
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Photogenic blush
Pink radicchio adds an eye-catching bitterness to salads.
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Spring means Persian New Year
Celebrate the spring equinox and coinciding Norooz (aka Persian new year) with Persian cuisine.
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All about that bass
Legendary stand-up bass player Lee Rocker of Stray Cats talks rock ’n’ roll.
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Annihilation
A provocative and reflective take on the apocalypse, with better-than-blockbuster special effects realized on a relatively low budget.
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A Fantastic Woman
Chilean director Sebastián Leilo co-wrote and directed this dreamy and deliberate Oscar winner about Santiago songbird Marina (Daniela Vega), a transgender woman reeling from the unexpected death of her much-older boyfriend Orlando.
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Red Sparrow
The foul and flightless Red Sparrow is the seventh feature film from former music video director Francis Lawrence, and the seventh unremarkably bad one to boot.
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Death Wish
A satisfying melodrama that shoots its way to a satisfying conclusion.
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Follow the money
Seriously, why can’t marijuana just be legalized at the federal level?
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The basics on cannabis concentrates
If you're thinking about dabbling in concentrates, consider this primer.
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