Issue: August 02, 2012
What do you do when you lose your job? When the economy knocked Roseville writer Corbyn Hightower for a loop, her family decided to change their entire lifestyle. They got rid of the car, learned how to slaughter their own chickens, and where to find the best wild blackberries. Read all about it in this week's feature story.
In Frontlines, Raheem F. Hosseini reports on the city's fast-track efforts at developing riverfront housing—but it's being done behind closed doors and without input from the residents of the current low-income housing. And in Bites this week, Cosmo Garvin says the credit card scandal involving one of K.J.'s aides is another example of just how “handsy” his administration is with city money.
In this week's Arts&Culture section, Shoka tells the story of Melissa Harris and her horse, Bailey, who are out to conquer the Western States Trail Endurance run, a grueling 100-mile, 24-hour race that pushes horse and rider to the limit. Also, Aaron Carnes on stoner-rock duo I'm Dirty Too; Jeff Hudson on the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival; and Becky Grunewald on finding good but inexpensive tacos at La Fiesta Taqueria.
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From riches to rags in Roseville
Four years after the economy cost Corbyn Hightower her high-paying job, the Roseville writer and her family find renewal in going car free, picking blackberries and killing chickens.
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Will private city-council talks decide fate of area’s largest public-housing residences?
Dream to develop riverfront community has city council fast-tracking work on low-income apartments—despite resident complaints.
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Eyes on energy
Sacramento Municipal Utilities District puts a price on privacy as new smart meters settle in.
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Fighting the frack
Environmental groups and some state legislators are pushing for new rules on fracking in California.
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Yolo DA accuses ACLU
Jeff Reisig hates criminals and crime—and is no fan of the American Civil Liberties Union.
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Can Americans worry about the economy and climate change?
Multitasking is huge. So why not “multifretting”?
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Fly the (eco-)friendly skies
Sacramento International Airport is one of the nation’s greenest.
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Go natural
City of Sacramento’s garbage fleet spares air, saves money.
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Crash, burn, rebuild
This new economic reality, as brought on by the Great Recession, offers some the chance to redefine, rethink and rebuild life.
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Ask Joey: Destroy your beliefs
Joey advises a reader to give generously but expect nothing.
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Eat your fruits and veggies
Kaiser Permanente tests new wonder-drug prescription at Washington, D.C., farmers markets.
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Smokin’ hot
Ana and Pierre Perales roll heritage tobacco and sexy dance moves into their custom Casillas Cigars.
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The greaser remains
The recent police shootings and protests in Anaheim, Calif., gets the Mexican to encourage Mexis to be their own media.
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Sacramento charter commission could be distraction
That charter choice? We haven’t been convinced yet.
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Anniversary of world’s first law to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions from cars
The climate hails Sen. Fran Pavley on the 10th anniversary of Assembly Bill 1493.
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Governor, get some answers
The president of the California State Parks Foundation urges a thorough investigation of state-park financial mismanagement.
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Back on the horse
Rider Melissa Harris and her horse Bailey endure injury, illness and trail troubles—again—in a quest for the 2012 Tevis Cup.
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Two good reasons for a drive
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival offers a great show—and a great view.
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Stars on the stage
The Music Man shines bright, thanks in part to Hollywood star power.
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Stars on the stage
The Music Man shines bright, thanks in part to Hollywood star power.
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Don’t drown
Uh, Yup Productions gets gritty with an emotionally powerful production of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.
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Car culture, Sac style
Sacramento celebrates its car culture with two events this weekend.
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Aussie rules
Sacramento is home to a professional Australian-rules football team.
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May the force drive with you
Star Wars family decals turn your minivan into the Millennium Falcon.
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Monster mash
Chuck Palahniuk’s new Invisible Monsters Remix reimagines the author’s classic 1999 novel.
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La Fiesta Taqueria: Behold the torta
La Fiesta Taqueria’s tortas elevate its food beyond that of the Del Taco variety.
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Beer parties
Events in Davis with New Belgium Brewing and Sacramento IPA Appreciation Days at Hot City Pizza.
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Wrappers delight
Bánh Xèo 46A offers a unique twist on a popular Southeast Asian crepe.
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Show and tell and a dare
Can you stomach watching this video of dairy-farm cow cruelty?
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Two’s company, three’s a crowd
Sacramento stoner-rock duo I'm Dirty Too decides less is more.
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No mock in this doc
Lauren Greenfield’s documentary of deflated American excess might easily have been a Christopher Guest film.
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