Issue: August 22, 2019
This week, SN&R's cover story focuses on the burning debate among Democrats and progressives: Is the best way to oust President Trump through impeachment? Or is it at the ballot box in 2020? We also have the views of the four House Democrats from the Sacramento area.
In News, Scott Thomas Anderson takes a closer look at the tenant protection deal approved by the Sacramento City Council and sorts out what comes next. Also, Raheem F. Hosseini tells of one woman's crusade for justice in our social media age, and Kate Gonzales checks in with the family of Stephon Clark, who was killed by Sacramento police.
In Arts, Maxfield Morris chronicles what it was like to spend a week just saying "no" to almost everything. In Music, Olivia Monahan says hip-hop artist Nate Curry finds his own voice in his new EP. In Stage, we have reviews of Yeoman of the Guard at Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento and Alone Together at Main Street Theatre Works.
In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington talks to author Robert Kourik, who says his "lazy" approach to gardening is really smart.
In Voices, an East Sacramento resident is not happy with Regional Transit's new bus routes, Jeff vonKaenel writes about the challenges facing recycling and I look at the city's latest proposed rate hikes for garbage pickup.
As always, thanks for reading. To read the full stories, click the links below. But don't forget to pick up a print copy of SN&R for exclusive event picks and other content.
— Foon Rhee
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To impeach or not to impeach
Sacramento Democrats and progressives debate Trump impeachment.
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Where they stand on impeachment
Sacramento-area House Democrats on impeachment.
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Collapse of a coalition
Has political orthodoxy and the threat of big money broken up Sacramento’s grassroots renters’ alliance?
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When the psychic pirate met the social media detective
It doesn’t get much more Sacramento than this.
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Happy birthday, Stephon Clark
Family of police shooting victim point to changes happening in Sacramento since his death.
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Endangerment of the species
Trump’s gutting of Endangered Species Act hits home in California.
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Berniemania 2.0
What if Sacramento hosts a rally for Bernie Sanders and only a couple thousand show up?
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Nickel and dimed to death?
A proposed garbage rate hike would be third this decade to hit Sacramento homeowners.
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Letters for Aug. 22, 2019
Rent control, disaster prep, prostitution.
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Getting on the bus
Regional Transit’s new bus routes cut service in East Sac.
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We need a Sacramento County Sword
We are facing a recycling crisis and manufacturers need to pay their share.
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Kali Williams: administrator of a local, online free marketplace
For the last three years, Kali Williams has run a Facebook group devoted to eliminating waste by encouraging the free sharing of unwanted items.
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The rejection challenge
What our writer learned from trying to just say ‘no’
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It runs in the family
Sink into Nate Curry’s ‘Self Distraction’
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Review: “Yeomen of the Guard” at the Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento
A tragic British opera gets a Sacramento revival.
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Review: ‘Alone Together’ at Main Street Theatre Works
A play about entitled children doesn’t have much to offer in terms of relevant social commentary.
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Ken Jeong and Joel McHale at Thunder Valley Casino
Catch the two most super superstars of comedy, Ken Jeong and Joel McHale, all in one place.
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Tree Harvest Festival at Cal Expo
Celebrate the season of cannabis harvest with this very special festival.
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Midsummer’s Fairytale Celtic Ren Fair
Stop by and step back in time to an interpretation of the Renaissance.
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Tales & Ales Brewfest at Fairytale Town
Don’t miss the fundraiser and brew festival at Fairytale Town, featuring performance, local brews and more.
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Preview: ‘Mulholland Drive’ at the Crest Theatre
Take a ride through the hills with one of David Lynch’s weirdest films.
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Mamma Mia!
SN&R Reviews a new play at Fair Oaks Theatre Festival.
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Thinner Than Water
SN&R Reviews a new play at Big Idea Theatre.
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Savory Spanish
Head chef David Santana simmers and sautés Spanish-influenced dishes with seasonal vegetables at his Midtown brewery and restaurant.
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Culinary dreams
The California Community College Chancellor’s Office funds a culinary arts program inside the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility.
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A presidential treat
Owner Kelly Boyles named a sweet treat after her favorite president, and it includes Oreo cookie crumbles and rich vanilla ice cream.
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Under the sea(weed)
A delicious way to enjoy the adventurous textures of seaweed.
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Bona fide vegan fuel
Backbone Café may dedicate some of its menu to meat and bone-based broth, but it also serves vegan entrees such as cauliflower steaks, veggie tacos and nut burgers that are well worth a visit.
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Smoking like a champ
Do Mike Tyson and his friends really smoke $40,000 of weed every month? Ngaio does the math.
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Teens against the vaping trend
Lexi Accinelli and Meg Ford, once avid vape and dab pen users, now lead the fight against the popular smoking method.
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