Issue: February 28, 2013
Thanks for reading this week's SN&R.
This week's feature: Nick Miller heads into the trenches of a
floundering GOP as the convention comes to town this week. Can the
conservatives stage a comeback?
Also this week: Cosmo Garvin with a postmortem on the SCUSD
elementary school closures; Jonathan Mendick profiles the man behind
Sunh Fish Company; Raheem F. Hosseini takes a look at crowd-sourced
democracy and gun-store regulations in Sacto; and Dave Kempa examines
the failed attempt to build a halfway house in south Sacramento.
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Born-again Republican
A walking wounded GOP hosts its annual convention in Sacramento this weekend. Our writer goes down the Grand Old rabbit hole to see if “Reagan Nation” can pull off a rebirth.
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Halfway gone
Is there a take-home from the failed attempt to build a halfway house in south Sacramento?
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House of doubt
Sacramento may be on the verge of another housing boom—but at what cost?
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Letters for February 28, 2013
Readers share their thoughts on gun-control in the capital city, funding oversight for nonprofits and the mayor's ongoing quest to keep the Sacramento Kings in town.
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Rise above, move on
Joey advises a reader to begin the healing process.
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Flood and basketball
The Kings may leave, but 100,000 residents remain on Natomas floodplain.
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In any language
Sacramento poet Mary Mackey, winner of the 2012 PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Award, talks jungles, poetry and e-books.
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Harassment = courtship?
The Mexican tells a young woman to “just roll with” being harassed by a Mexican suitor.
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Laugh it up
Sacramento school closures are a bummer, negotiations with secret whales a joke.
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Secret state of Sacramento
Whales, Kings-arena negotiations could redefine Sacramento—and so they should be public.
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The young man and the sea
In 2012, Nguyen Pham moved the Sunh Fish Company out of a tiny retail grocery space into a 17,500-square foot Midtown warehouse, turning the family business into a destination for both local restaurants, foodies and home cooks.
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The best of a bad situation
The Green Valley Theatre Company’s rendition of Tim Rice and Elton John’s Aida tries to overcome Elton John’s musical flaws.
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Viewing my religion
The Sacramento Jewish Film festival—sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region—features films, documentaries and shorts.
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The style council
Think ahead to spring—and winter—fashion at a Sacramento Fashion Week designer showcase and after-parties.
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Hurry up, yum
Gogi's Korean BBQ mixes Asian- and Mexican-food flavors into its burrito bowls.
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Designing woman
A new California Museum exhibit highlights Sacramento native Ray Eames' influential art, design and architecture.
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Dead rock stars speak
Ian F. Svenonius' new book imagines what the ghosts of music think about sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll.
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You know, the good kind of sexism
The Sacred City Derby Girls bring out our writer's inner chauvinist—but it's OK!
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Cool your chakras
24K Chocolat Cafe serves up chocolate, veggie options, plenty of pig—and good vibes.
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Check out LowBrau's ’Beer Nerd' list
Rotating list of cult or rare beers in Midtown Sacramento.
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Hungry, hungry humanitarians
Plates Café and Catering will raise funds for the St. John's Shelter Program for Women and Children with a special Guest Chef Dinner.
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Personal plant growth
Learn gardening tips at the Edible Landscape Workshop and cultivate appreciation for the food you eat.
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Weird, easygoing and alive
Gentleman Surfer's Jon Bafus talks about life behind the drum kit, jazz and Phil Collins.
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Fri., March 01, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down
San Francisco indie rockers bring an eclectic sound to the Blue Lamp.
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Fri., March 01, Ryan Hernandez Band
Local singer brings soulful vocals and his whole band to PowerHouse Pub.
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Sat., March 02, Blackalicious
Hip-hop duo from Sacramento returns home to rock at Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub.
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Sun., March 03, G. Love & Special Sauce
Philadelphia-based group ditches its alt-rock hip-hop sound for Americana pop.
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Mon., March 04, Morrissey
Despite recent health woes, former Smiths frontman is still slated to play the Mondavi Center.
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Tues., March 05, Rad
Sacramento hardcore group brings fast tempos and guitar riffs to The Press Club.
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Tues., March 05, Anuhea
Hawaiian singer-songwriter brings sunny sounds, sass and soul to Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub.
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Thurs., March 07, Kelli Pop
Canadian group plays sunny pop songs with a hint of garage and punk.
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The wrong stuff
Ed Harris and David Duchovny star in this schlocky and dull Cold War-era submarine flick.
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Bless Me, Ultima
Rural 1940s New Mexico gets the magical realism treatment in this adapation of Rudolfo Anaya's classic novel.
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Dark Skies
Keri Russell is good as a suburban wife haunted by unsettling events—but someone forgot to tell director Scott Stewart that his film lacks an ending.
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Jack the Giant Slayer
This modern take on the classic fairy tale offers breathtaking adventure.
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The answer, man
Instead of saying “smoking wet,” I suggest we call placing hash on top of weed “putting a bird on it.”
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