Issue: February 21, 2013
Thanks for reading this week's SN&R.
On the cover: A by-the-numbers look at what's driving the gun-control
debate across the country; writer Christopher Arns examines what it
means for the future of firearms in Sacramento.
Also this week: Raheem F. Hosseini takes a look at nonprofits
dedicated to victims of human trafficking and how grant money is
monitored (or not monitored); Dave Kempa summarizes proposed bills
that may offer relief for Sacto's homeless population; Cosmo Garvin
follows the Sac city school board's proposal to close 11 elementary
schools; and Christopher Arns explores the stories behind
Sacramento's architecture.
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The naked gun
SN&R exposes firearm policy in Sacramento and beyond—and how laws will likely change this year.
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Pure intentions, muddy policy
Religious do-gooders and grant whores flock to human-trafficking causes, subjected to spotty oversight.
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Catching up with SMUD board of director Michael Picker
The governor's energy czar and Sacramento Municipal Utility District board member Michael Picker looks at Sacramento's energy future.
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What viable Sacramento Kings arena plan?
Too many unanswered questions for Mayor Kevin Johnson to be promising the NBA a legit arena deal.
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Letters for February 21, 2013
SN&R's readers chime in on moving to Sacramento from New York City, the proposed East Sacramento development McKinley Village and Sacramento City Unified School District's proposed elementary-school closures.
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Mother load
Joey advises a reader to not follow in her mother's footsteps.
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Obama's State of the Union
The battle for the future of America.
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Interior insider
A local interior designer explains what’s exciting about the Sacramento scene and why Applebee’s isn’t so bad after all.
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Are burritos supposed to explode?
Don’t call a Mexican lady a torta, and don’t put up with a soggy-bottom burrito.
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Bad rules, cherry-picked numbers
On actually counting votes, the public-comment stopwatch and the Sacramento city school board losing public trust.
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Good government
Let's explore what our leaders do well for a change.
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Save CEQA, don't gut it
California lawmakers: The California Environmental Quality Act works. Make it more effective and efficient, but don't gut it.
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Ban ‘money bombs'
Hallelujah! Here comes some serious campaign-finance reform.
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City of promise
Uninspired and drab no more. By incorporating the region's history and natural charms, local designers, planners and architects strive to redefine Sacramento's urban identity.
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Beyond the Tower Bridge
What Sacramento's skyline lacks in flash it makes up for in history, design and blue Popsicles.
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One man, one moment
Ben Moroski’s one-man play about self-injury takes on the mind’s deepest cuts.
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Do no self-harm
Actor and playwright Ben Moroski’s one-man play about self-injury takes on the mind’s deepest cuts.
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Roasted Peanuts
This Geery Theater production of Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead reimagines Charles M. Schulz’s classic comic creations as some seriously messed up teenagers.
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A.k.a. Hella Swanky Week
Sac Fashion Week showcases Sacramento designers, models, modeling agencies, and hair and makeup artists.
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Take comfort
Jin Men specializes in Korean-Chinese dishes that will stink up the fridge—in a good way—if you have any left over.
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Better than Pliny the Younger
So many events during Sacramento Beer Week that are just plain better.
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A little bit nuts
The Capay Valley Almond Festival happens on Sunday, February 24, in Yolo County.
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Sweet as vinegar
Using rice vinegar is an easy, healthy and, most of all, delicious way to season meals.
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A cut of nature
Blues virtuoso Robben Ford explores jazz, gospel and Civil War-era ballads on his new album.
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Thurs., Feb. 21, Tod Brody
Hear classical music by Franz Schubert played by piano and flute at the Mondavi Center.
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Fri., Feb. 22, Dry County Drinkers
You don't have to be a drinker to enjoy this honky-tonk band's CD-release gig for a new album titled One Drink, One Smoke, One Song.
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Fri., Feb. 22, Robert Randolph Presents the Slide Brothers
This evening of slide-guitar masters just may include a few Jimi Hendrix covers.
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Fri., Feb. 22, Mondo Deco
Four-piece glam-rock band from Sacramento to bring retro suits and a little bit of funk to the Blue Lamp.
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Sat., Feb. 23, Blue Oaks
This Folsom duo brings its combination of soul, blues and indie rock to Shine.
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Sat., Feb. 23, Diego's Umbrella
Punk rock plus cabaret plus accordion makes for a whimsical night of “gypsy rock.”
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Exquisite Corps + LowBrau + Ruhstaller on Sunday, Feb. 24
LowBrau collaborates with Ruhstaller Beer on a kölsch beer. Plus music.
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Tues., Feb. 26, Galactic
New Orleans funk group incorporates fresh influences such as hip-hop and electronic music into its sound.
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Not quite Nashville
Tipsy cowgirls, Jesus, creepy bar guys and beer—yep, just another night at the Stoney Inn.
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Earth mother
Carl Franklin's adaptation of the World War II-era Rudolfo Anaya novel is sweet and earthy, if not altogether subtle in its supernatural symbolism.
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Beautiful Creatures
Yes, this small-town supernatural flick is a lot like Twilight—only better.
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A Good Day to Die Hard
Bruce Willis barely keeps the franchise's latest installment on life support.
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There oughta be a law
Weed doesn't need the money. California needs the money.
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Beer Week
A guide designed for beer lovers to best navigate beer week as Sacramento celebrates its rich beer culture with more than 400 events capped off by the Sacramento Brewers Showcase and Capital Beerfest at Cal Expo, the largest beer festival in Sacramento history with almost 80 breweries participating.
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Riding the wave
Chris Miller keeps on brewing as Sacramento (and beyond) grows hip to Berryessa Brewing Co.’s hops.
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Don’t miss these 25 Sacramento Beer Week events
Yes, that’s a lot of beer.
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