Issue: June 27, 2013
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The feature this week: Alastair Bland examines Gov. Jerry Brown's
multibillion-dollar plan to build two 39-mile tunnels that he claims
will save the Delta. But will it work? And at what cost to the
surrounding communities?
Elsewhere in the issue: Dave Kempa on how arena-area development on K
Street may drive out low-income residents; Raheem F. Hosseini talks
with a Sacramento State professor about her ambitious launch of an
international microsummit; Jeff vonKaenel interviews California State
Controller John Chiang about spending wisely; SN&R staff lays out 10
smart summer reads; Blake Gillespie profiles local deejay Shaun
Slaughter; Becky Grunewald reviews the South Indian fare at Mylapore;
Jim Lane reviews the film White House Down; and more.
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Water fight!: Will Jerry Brown’s tunnel plan save or destroy the Delta?
The governor says building two multibillion-dollar, 39-mile tunnels will save the Delta and bring more H20 to Californians. Sacramento County residents worry it will ruin their communities.
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On how a new Sacramento Kings arena might impact low-income downtown
But what will revitalization mean for the neighborhood’s lower classes?
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Sacramento State University professor’s ’microsummits’ reverse academic brain drain
Sick of conferences, education leaders from around the world meet to talk about real ideas.
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Smart money
SN&R chats with California State Controller John Chiang on spending wisely and keeping big banks in check.
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Sacramento cops love smartphones
Sacramento law enforcement goes all in for mobile devices.
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How people spend their food-stamp dollars in Sacramento
Most of the money goes to grocery stores, very little goes to farmers markets.
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Let’s talk about NIMBYs and beer in Sacramento
If Sacramento is going to be a sustainable city that adapts to reduce climate change, residents need to accept growth, density and the accompanying hospitality. Including a little ol’ brewery.
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Letters for June 27, 2013
Readers chime in on NIMBYism in East Sacramento, The Beat record store closing and smoking bans.
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Three’s a crowd
Joey advises a reader to tell her roommate that her boyfriend has overstayed his welcome.
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Let’s rethink gang-prevention tactics
Stricter enforcement policies haven’t put a dent in Sacramento’s gang problem.
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A broken promise to our youth
My generation hasn’t held up our end of the bargain.
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Think global, speak local
TEDxSacramento founder Brandon Weber wants attendees to come for the ideas, not famous names.
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One glorious monkey wrench
Don't be proud of your ethnic identity? No, be proud.
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State of the secretary of state
On courageous politicians, YouTube and the future of elections.
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On the FBI at the Capitol and legislators fundraising
When the feds pop by, it doesn't take a subpoena to get scared straight.
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Don't melt your brain
Zombies, foreign policy and teenage boys: 10 summer reads not written by Nicholas Sparks or Dan Brown.
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Click your heels
The Sacramento Music Circus’ take on The Wizard of Oz is familiar and magical.
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The kids are unplugged
Mark Twain’s classic reminds audience of childhoods spent in the age before Gameboys.
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Back to the Old Sac
Time Travel Weekends offer street theater, musical performances and kids’ activities.
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Red, White & Brews
A block party in Old Sacramento can help you get trashed on the eve of Independence Day.
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Origins of Sacramento food tour
Devour history with this guided walking (and eating!) tour of Sacramento.
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Cal Expo fireworks
The best front-row seats to Fourth of July on the grid.
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Trapeze Safari Tour
The Trapeze Safari Tour brings safari-themed cabaret and glitch-swing music to Sacramento.
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As You Like It
SN&R reviews a new production by the Davis Shakespeare Ensemble.
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Why Torture is Wrong, And the People Who Love Them
SN&R reviews a new production at Ovation Stage.
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The Pajama Game
SN&R reviews a new production at the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival.
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Artists’ statement
Exhibit S, a new artists' studio, gets its coming-out party with works from the likes of Maren Conrad, Teddy L Believest and Danny Scheible.
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Scanning through history
The Sacramento Public Library's SacQR project is part smartphone-guided walking tour and part history lesson.
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A treat cheat
Save a precious five seconds with this frosty, lemony beverage.
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Puff pieces
The third in Akashic Book's Drug Chronicles series, this collection of short stories, poems and graphics is dark, funny and complicated.
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Supercharged with good karma
The Maitreya Heart Shrine Relic Tour visits Sacramento, bringing a peaceful, easy feeling with it.
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Like training for a marathon
Atkin dieters beware: Mylapore’s take on South Indian food is tasty but heavy on the starches.
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Chocolate-covered protein
These nutritional vegan protein bars taste more like candy bars.
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Nostalgia remixed
Sacramento deejay Shaun Slaughter on yacht rock, irony and maturity.
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Thurs., June 27, the Scouse Gits
This Sacramento band blends 1960s rock with blues and punk.
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Fri., June 28, Brodie Stewart Band
Country and Americana groups will pepper this Friday's Concerts in the Park linuep.
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Fri., June 28, Groovincible
Local group plays groovy, interesting and danceable tunes.
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Fri., June 28, Kid Ink
Kid Ink's got hella tattoos, swagger and heart.
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Fri., June 28, Ricky Nelson Remembered
Ricky Nelson's kids pay tribute to the music and life of their late father in a multimedia performance.
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Sat., June 29, the Orange Peels
This rock group blends beachy garage pop with complex indie-rock orchestral arrangements.
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Sat., June 29, Symphonic Spectacular: The Music of Queen
An eight-piece band and a symphony come together to play the music of Queen.
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Tues., July 02, Miner
This Los Angeles indie band brings sun-drenched folk to Sacramento.
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Hey, mom’s gotta rock, too
Cedric Bixler-Zavala makes Starbucks-ready rock, Paper Pistols joins the sisterhood and Sacramento says goodbye to yet another record store.
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September 11—the comedy
Roland Emmerich’s latest film echoes 9/11 with some misguided grabs for laughs.
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World War Z
Brad Pitt fends off rabid zombies—what more do you want?
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The Bling Ring
Sofia Coppola's latest tells the true-life story of a Hollywood teen burglars—without much in the way of substance or notable commentary.
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Much Ado About Nothing
Joss Whedon turns the Shakespeare classic into a lovable lark.
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Fear, anxiety and inhalation
Ngaio explores why weed both cures and causes anxiety.
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