Issue: March 20, 2003
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And they’re off!
Harness racing at Cal Expo is the ride of a lifetime. Just ask Rick and Luke Plano, the sport’s father and son competitors.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Path of Khan
An embattled Bangladesh scholar finds a temporary haven at UC Davis.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Mold dog, new tricks
With toxic mold on the rise, Sacramento has become the West Coast epicenter for mold-sniffing canines.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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A gallop poll
he horse-racing business is hard but thrilling work.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Letters for March 20, 2003
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Cherry on top
Burlesque comedienne Cherry Malone wields 20-pound feather fans in the name of historical preservation.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Conventional warfare
“Don’t believe everything you hear,” presidential hopeful John Kerry tells Bites.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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The Sacramento switcheroo
The Republicans used a loophole in campaign-finance law, and boy are the Democrats mad about getting beat at their own game.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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In God’s name
Bush’s religious tone, whether or not he’s sincere, has strengthened his political base.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Hold the beef, pork and lamb
The co-op’s move to sell red meat places profits over integrity.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Staggering genius, really
Our writer tracks the elusive and generous Dave Eggers.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Observations of a Misfit
An ongoing Internet conversation about a missing Modesto woman.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Ian Samwell, the father of British rock
Early British rock icon Ian Samwell, a local resident for the past decades who died last week, will be memorialized this Sunday at Folsom’s PowerHouse Pub.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Surk du Solame
Stupid acrobat tricks and a contortionist Buddha highlight Circus Minimus.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Food Stuff
Hearty, locally raised food and an eclectic wine list make Gorman’s Fine Food and Provisions, in the town of Yolo, a destination for the intrepid diner.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Heat in the kitchen
Sacramento hip-hop fusion combo Addict Merchants knows how to cook in its tiny kitchen practice space.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Mickey & the Soul Generation
DJ Shadow unearths an obscure late ‘60s-early ‘70s funk classic from San Antonio.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Get your pH up
A weekly selection from the ever-expanding music scene.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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Accidental tourist
Russian Ark takes us on a remarkable “living history” journey through 300 years of Russian history.
This article was published on 03.20.03
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