Issue: November 29, 2012
"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds," wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson a couple of centuries back. Wonder what he'd make of Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Walters, who's spent four decades railing about what a failure Jerry Brown is? Media strategist Bill Bradley--who's been inside nearly as many political campaigns as Walters has covered--writes about the long-standing bad blood between California's twice-in-a-lifetime governor and the Sacramento political writer who thinks he can do no right.
In Frontlines, Dave Kempa reports on the Seventh and H Street Housing Community, a sustainable housing development for recently homeless and low-income Sacramento residents. It's a brilliant way to meet a pressing need--and it's the last low-income housing project in the pipeline. Kempa explains why. Also in Frontlines, Erika Perez reports on why Folsom Lake College opted out of the name-it-for-big-bucks bandwagon when it came to their new performing arts center. And in Capitol Lowdown, Greg Lucas says the fiscal outlook for California isn't quite as rosy as the passage of Prop. 8 and the recent forecasts might lead you to believe.
In this week's Arts&Culture feature, Christopher Arns takes a close look at Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson's plan to make our town the country's "Farm-to-Fork Capitol." Mmmm, mmmm good. Also in arts: Saunthy Nicolson-Singh on Blame Sally in Music; Kel Munger interviews costume designer Jessica Minnihan in Stage; and Jonathan Mendick takes a look a the gluttonous food challenges Sacramento offers in Dish.
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War of the words
The Sacramento Bee's Dan Walters boasts nearly four decades of attacking Gov. Jerry Brown. Newspapers up and down the state syndicate his column—is Walters the new spokesman for an otherwise fragmented California GOP?
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Gimme shelter
Low-income-housing advocates look for solutions as monies dry up.
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Public grousing
Land Park development projects on hold as city leaders, residents jockey for opposing interests.
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Grover and Bill
Both Grover Norquist and Bill McKibben seem to know that politics and power are getting in the way of dealing with the climate crisis.
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Green holiday gifting
TreeHugger's holiday Green Gift Guide highlights this year's best “green” gifts.
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Letters for the week of November 29, 2012
A reader is optimistic about the Cottage Food Bill, and another reader demands sensitivity training for one SN&R writer.
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Jealousy and other bendy thoughts
Joey advises a reader to figure out what's really eating at her.
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Stake your claim
When it comes to reporting other people's unclaimed assets, California companies are on the honor system.
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Rich grandmother, poor grandmother
The “fiscal cliff” forces us to make hard choices.
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The lyric moment
Sacramento’s newest poet laureate Jeff Knorr talks lyrics, texting and dirty limericks.
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Wake up and smell the tacos
Whether Republicans realize it or not, Latinos are a political force.
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Fiscal cliff-hanging
Californians should be ready for multibillion-dollar budget bumps and grinds.
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‘Fiscal cliffs’ vs. ‘austerity bombs’
Conventional wisdom would have us believe that an apocalypse will occur if Congress fails to act to avoid “going off the fiscal cliff.” But this “cliff” is a self-imposed problem.
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High and dry?
A Natomas resident says the Federal Emergency Management Agency's policy on repairing home damage needs to change.
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Black eyes, beaucoup bucks
On illegal camping, brawling holiday shoppers and big-ticket playgrounds.
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Farm local, go global
It's already the state's de facto agricultural hub; now Mayor Kevin Johnson makes it official, naming Sacramento the “Farm-to-Fork Capital” of the nation.
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Harvest boon
Hungry? Follow the farm-to-fork movement, from grower to plate.
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Dressed to impress
Don’t try making bustles and corsets like these at home. Leave it to Sacramento professional costume designer Jessica Minnihan.
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The Christmas crashers
East Sacramento’s Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour shows off Christmas decorations and raises money for Sacred Heart Parish School.
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An American story
A Crocker Art Museum panel discussion explores the history and enduring significance of Norman Rockwell's iconic painting about segregation, “The Problem We All Live With.”
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When life gives you blueberries …
Insight Coffee Roasters' blueberry ice tea is a delicious pick-me-up—with or without that extra shot of lemonade.
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There will be blood
Light up your life with ThinkGeek's Bleeding Skull Candle.
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Sweaty pilgrims and other uncomfortable truths
A writer rises before 10 a.m. to endure Sacramento's annual Run to Feed the Hungry race.
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Eat big or go home
Sacramento’s eating challenges include gigantic dishes from The Republic Bar & Grill and BarWest.
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Minor in beer snobbery
Hole-in-the-wall East Sacramento spot dishes good pizza, remarkable beers.
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Glögg instead of nog
SN&R provides a recipe for the wine-based glögg, a hot Swedish holiday cocktail.
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Simple yet stunning
Midtown’s 58 Degrees & Holding Co.’s dishes for the Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge are exquisite winners.
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Art vs. ego
The ladies—and lone guy—in Blame Sally balance personalities to craft a raw yet well-crafted sound.
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All this jazz
NPR's Live at the Village Vanguaurd series brings the best in new and seasoned jazz right into your home.
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Death’s throes
Spin names Sacramento's Death Grips its 2012 Artist of the Year. So now what?
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Czar-crossed lovers
Joe Wright and Tom Stoppard have made a really good film of a classic novel. Unfortunately, they've assumed a literate movie-going audience.
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Silver Linings Playbook
Fresh out of the mental institution, this guy’s looking for a happy ending.
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The Waiting Room
A documentary about health care for poor people that doesn’t dehumanize them—it’s nuanced, respectful and interesting.
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Banned in the 916
Ngaio chimes in on the city of Sacramento's outdoor-cultivation ban.
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