Issue: January 17, 2013
On the eve of his second inauguration, SN&R readers share their letters to President Barack Obama. From jobs and drones to guns and the environment, there's a lot on Sacramentans' minds. Read this week's feature story!
This week in the world of news: Raheem F. Hosseini looks at the changing of the guard at local Republican institutions, Dave Kempa explores whether the Capitol's new homeless bill of rights is dead on arrival, Nick Miller says enough fussing over the Kings, let's do something about Midtown crime; and Cosmo Garvin gives Michelle Rhee an F grade.
In the world of arts: Did you know Golden Globe winner Jessica Chastian of Zero Dark Thirty got her start in Sacramento? Read this weeks' arts feature.
Thanks for reading and Think Free!
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SN&R readers’ letters to Obama
On the eve of his second inauguration, SN&R’s readers tell President Barack Obama what they want from him over the next four years.
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Death and tax associations
Fiscal conservative groups like the Sacramento Taxpayers Association struggle to stay relevant in a changing America. Is this the end of the GOP as we know it?
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Pissing and moaning
Backlash over the Capitol's proposed homeless bill of rights could leave the legislation DOA.
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Movie talk
Auntie Ruth says climate change needs more Hollywood love.
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Off the grid
Local artist Anthony Padilla helped create an educational, artistic, self-contained solar charger for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Sacramento.
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Backyard reapers
The nonprofit group Village Harvest distributes fruit from residential homes to local food shelters in Yolo County.
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Sacramento Kings: Same drama, different year
Should the Sacramento Kings stay or should they go? Who knows, just get it over with already.
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Letters for January 17, 2013
Readers weigh in on gun education vs. regulation, the fear of homeless kidnappers and smoking pot in public.
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Like a boss
Joey advises a reader on crucial management skills.
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Good stuff, low prices
A writer's yard sale reveals a mysterious universe.
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Children at risk
Vaccination exemptions endanger Californians.
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A taste of reality
Adam Pechal, chef and owner of Tuli Bistro and Restaurant Thir13en, makes his reality-television debut on ABC’s new cooking show, The Taste.
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Constant conflict, uf!
The Mexican points to research showing immigrants tend to have more kids than than native-born Americans.
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Michelle Rhee's report card doesn't add up
California gets an F for bucking corporate education reform.
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GOP’s hostages
Congresswoman Doris Matsui—before the flood in Natomas and the Flood Protection Public Safety Act of 2012.
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Roe v. Wade at 40
A recent Time Magazine cover headline said it all: “40 years ago, abortion-rights activists won an epic victory with Roe v. Wade. They've been losing ever since.”
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Please shoot me (don’t shoot me)
Sacramento media and City Hall leaders should chill on the Kings, focus on crime in the city.
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Agent provocateur
Sacramento native Jessica Chastain talks Zero Dark Thirty, propaganda and the politics of film.
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Heretic, repent!
Big Idea Theatre opens its 2013 season with a play about the nature of God.
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Treats for good dogs
Sacramento Theatre Company has gone to the dogs with Bark! The Musical.
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Skip the Corn Nuts
Two gas stations, two restaurants—Gold Town Chinese and Sinai #2—many options to fill up your tank.
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Brew on Broadway
New Helvetia Brewing Company settles in on Broadway in Sacramento.
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Upgraded mall munchies
Seasons 52, a chain restaurant with a large wine list and low-calorie seasonal dishes, will open in Arden Fair mall this month.
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Hair-raising taste
L-cysteine is made from human hair or duck feathers—and may be in your breakfast bagel.
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Up the rabbit hole
The MindFlowers takes its name from a 1960s psych-rock song, but the band's music favors real life over mind trips.
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Thurs., Jan. 17, Reggie Ginn
A Sacramento singer-songwriter brings her vocal range to Naked Lounge Downtown.
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Fri., Jan. 18, Rain—A Tribute to the Beatles
A Beatles tribute band performs at Three Stages at Folsom Lake College.
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Fri., Jan. 18, Lily Henley
The singer-songwriter and fiddler visits the Palms Playhouse this week.
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Fri., Jan. 18, Exquisite Corps
Sacramento chamber-rock group plays one last show to say farewell to its violinist.
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Sat., Jan. 19, Crude Studs
Let hardcore group Crude Studs get under your skin at the Davis Bike Collective.
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Sat., Jan. 19, Glug
This Davis metal group brings its aggressive style to the G Street Wunderbar.
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Sun., Jan. 20, Pinback
San Diego indie-rock group visits Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub.
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Thurs., Jan. 24, Gojira
Popular French metal band visits Ace of Spades.
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Paranormal inanity
Marlon Wayans can be very funny. But he needs someone around to tell him when he's not funny, so he can knock it off.
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Zero Dark Thirty
Neither an Obama re-election commercial nor an apology for torture, Kathryn Bigelow has made what's basically a very good—if opportunistic—movie.
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Public toking
Ngaio on the dos and don'ts of smoking weed in public.
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