Issue: January 24, 2013
On SN&R's cover this week, Rachel Leibrock profiles Steve Hansen: the city's first openly gay council member, the first to represent the newly redefined District 4, the first to live on the Midtown-downtown grid in three decades and the first ever to represent the entire central city as one.
Hansen--a relative political newcomer who ran on a platform promising change, fresh ideas and accountability--won because he inspired a rising demographic of urban dwellers, artists, gays and young entrepreneurs. But now the 33-year-old is joining the jaded politicos inside City Hall. Can he stay true, can he deliver?
Also this week: Nick Miller reports on the Kings looming move to Seattle and Stephanie Rodriguez previews this weekend's VegFest.
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New kid on the block
Midtown dwellers, downtown artists, gays, young entrepreneurs, hipsters—many harbor big hopes for newly minted Sacramento City Councilman Steve Hansen. Can he deliver?
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NBA Kings: Sleepless in Sacramento
Local NBA fans and Mayor Kevin Johnson are still hustling to block the Sacramento Kings sale and move to Seattle; rumor of continued new-arena effort even if the team leaves surfaces.
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Leader of the frack
Fracking goes Hollywood, California proposes new regulations—and environmentalists still roil the oil and gas industry.
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Green eats, and fast
Auntie Ruth sings the praises of Mark Bittman.
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Giving trees
The Arbor Day Foundation is offering trees for joining the organization in January.
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Dam problem
Folsom Dam construction is not without tons of pollution. But agencies are finding creative solutions to curb emissions.
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‘Maloofed’
The Sacramento Kings are leaving. It's for the best.
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Letters for January 24, 2013
More on the “hotbed of thugs and craven child molesters that Marcos Breton imagines,” a.k.a. the homeless community, and defense against vaccinating children.
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Kitties, sticky fingers and sad, creepy dads
Joey advises a reader to pay up and file a police report.
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Sunday dinner
A weekly chance to remember what's most important.
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Thank you, Pam Saltenberger
Thank you to the CEO of the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California for 17 years of incredible dedication to the girls of the region.
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Crazy good running
Jedidiah Soliz has found his passion in long-distance running on a vegan diet.
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‘The vato’s dead’
The Mexican loves Jonny Chingas’ songs raunchy doo-wop Spanglish retelling of a homeboy getting it on and pretty belts from Mexico. Yes, pretty belts.
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Downsizing the district
Sacramento neighborhood schools to be shuttered, and the superintendent's “priority schools” will be spared.
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Tight fists vs. spendthrifts
State revenues should cover expenses. But this balance will vanish if a bunch of stuff doesn't break California's way.
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No fracking secrets
When the public's health is concerned, there should be no secrets.
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Life after the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento needs to start planning now for downtown, Natomas.
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State of the veggie union
Just in time for the fourth annual Sacramento VegFest, local experts explain how the city's meat-free options have evolved beyond lonely iceberg lettuce dinners.
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The story of the man
Jack Gallagher’s latest one-man play digs deep into the comedian’s life and inspirations.
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Raging hormones and diapers, too
The latest B Street Theatre Family Series production will go over well with kids—and adults, too.
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Horns up, rock out
Rock of Ages brings satire, strippers and ’80s rock music to the Community Center Theatre.
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Dave Grohl rules, you don’t
Dave Grohl’s new documentary Sound City—chronicling the recording studio of the same name—screens for one night at the Crest Theatre on Thursday, January 31.
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Fruitful minds
These reviews for the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer are so funny even a monkey would enjoy them.
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Reboot your room
The Floppytable isn't just nostalgia—it's a practical nod to the days of DOS past.
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Hug your face
The Dwarven Beard Hat keeps both your head and chin toasty warm and stylish.
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Spy illustrated
Denise Mina gives The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Book 1 (Millennium Trilogy) the graphic-novel treatment.
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Meat, basically
Our writer faces her vegetarian demons, cooks a bloody hunk of meat.
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Keep on truckin’
The Wicked ’Wich foodtruck sets up a brick-and-mortar restaurant called Broderick Roadhouse.
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Half-off heaven
Sacramento's growing half-off sushi-roll trend results in some deliciously good deals on sushi.
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Vegetable gathering
The fourth Sacramento VegFest takes place on Saturday, January 26.
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The wayback machine
DLRN's take on hip-hop is '80s-retro yet also unmistakably modern.
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Fri., Jan. 25, Molly Venter
Red Molly singer brings her soulful, acoustic-folk solo act to Fox & Goose.
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Fri., Jan. 25, the Tipsy Hustlers
Local band will blend blues and rock at the Blue Lamp.
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Sat., Jan. 26, Legendary Rockers Tribute Music Festival
Classic rock and oldies tribute bands will fill up the Fusion International Arts Center this weekend.
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Sat., Jan. 26, Hans! and the Hot Mess
Sammie-winning singer-songwriter performs with his band at the Blue Lamp.
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Sun., Jan 27, Sunday Night Dance Party
It’s like church. But with $1 Jell-O shots.
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Wed., Jan. 30, Clint Black
Legendary country music singer-songwriter performs at Three Stages at Folsom Lake College.
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Wed., Jan. 30, Punk Rock Hootenanny
Punk-rock musicians join together to play a monthly acoustic gig at The Press Club.
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Thurs., Jan. 31, Branford Marsalis
Saxophonist from famous New Orleans jazz family brings diverse styles to Three Stages at Folsom Lake College.
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Bosom buddies
The other Tom Hanks hits it up, power-violence style; Jennifer O'Connor and Chris Brokaw learn about Sacramento on a Wednesday night, and local music promoter Jerry Perry has a new TV show.
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The family business
Director Ursula Meier explores the nuances of siblings and self-reliance.
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Broken City
Mark Walhberg does that Mark Wahlberg thing in this run-of-the-mill mean-streets flick.
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A Haunted House
Somebody forgot to tell director Michael Tiddes that he left the camera running.
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The Last Stand
He's back, but Arnold Schwarzenegger's return to film is just meh.
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Stoner flu
Ngaio on how to not get the flu from sharing joints and whether cannabis oil fights cancer tumors.
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