Issue: August 22, 2013
Welcome to this week's SN&R!
On the cover: Joshua Wood has had a good week. On Friday, he gave a kiss of death to Sacramento's arena opposition--he lead the charge to reveal Chris Hansen and financier of the anti-arena signature-gathering effort. And on Tuesday, his battle for more Walmarts succeeded with a city council vote overturning the superstore ordinance. But wait: Who is this 31-year-old up-and-comer? And why is he so he's polarizing, even feared, but also admired? Find out by reading Raheem F. Hosseini's cover story.
Also this week: Summer fashion, dogs and beer, Turkish food in Midtown and more.
Thanks for reading!
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Joshua Wood is the smiling assassin
The Sacramento activist slays anti-arena forces and fights for more Walmarts. He's polarizing, even feared, but also admired and successful. Who is this kid?
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NRA ratchets up arms race at California’s Capitol
Gun association goes after anti-firearms bills in Capitol.
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Park Place do-over
Sacramento County developers accidentally ax their own project.
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Breaking binge on Breaking Bad
I’m so addicted to TV shows, smartphones and Netflix——am I ruining the good things in life?
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Letters for August 22, 2013
Readers chime in on National Security Agency surveillance, marijuana in West Sacramento and the Kings-arena vote.
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Try, fail and try again
Joey advises a reader to practice mindful ambition.
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U.S. attorney general calls for reduced sentencing for drug crimes
What are the priorities of Sacramento County district-attorney candidates?
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Total knockout
Mixed martial arts fighter Brieta “Tank Girl” Carpenter fights like a girl—hard and to the finish.
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The Cristal of Mexico
What's wrong with Mexicans in the United States and their choice of liquor.
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On the phony Kings arena outrage, strong-mayor freshness and city school district accountability
Rich guys are always trying to jam each other up and steer the public process, and public money, toward their own interests.
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Dear Sacramento political fundraisers
A memo from the “greater Sacramento chamber of commerce” on legislative fundraisers.
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Climate-change reality check in California
Data on Lake Tahoe and wilderness fires remind that global warming is very real. And now.
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Gov. Jerry Brown needs to put an end to solitary confinement in state prisons
Security Housing Units are torutre—and torturing the “worst of the worst” only makes us worse, and it should not be tolerated.
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Back to local
Break out the Pee-Chee folders and start the long goodbye to summer with this guide to Sacramento fashion, accessories and more.
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Dysfunctional family memoir
SN&R reviews a production by the B Street Theatre.
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The Drowsy Chaperone
SN&R reviews a production by the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival.
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Beer of the dog
SN&R previews some beer events to help your Midtown Cocktail Week hangover.
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Hair & Fashion Battle Expo
The Hair & Fashion Battle Expo pits local fashion-industry figures against one another.
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Race for the Arts
Race for the Arts at William Land Park raises money for arts nonprofits.
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RetroCrush
Sacramento Comedy Spot honors comedy of yore with RetroCrush.
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Big Lebowski Party
SN&R previews the Big Lebowski Party at Capitol Bowl.
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Follow the Chef
Chef Oliver Ridgeway of Grange Restaurant & Bar provides a guided tour and tips for shopping at farmers markets.
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Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
SN&R reviews a production from the Green Valley Theatre Company.
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Sherlock’s Last Case
SN&R reviews a production from Main Street Theatre Works.
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Innovative improv
The Idiot Workshop and John Gilkey present an improvisational performance of Wet the Hippo in Placerville.
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Up in the air
Shane Murphy's new comic book brings together jazz, the Great Depression and birds.
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Drink your dessert
Stoli Salted Karamel vodka isn't as cloyingly sweet as other flavored vodkas.
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Time and time again
The Time Traveller watch keeps you on schedule across the globe.
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The song as history
The Roots' Questlove relives his history in this intriguing, animated memoir.
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Three strikes
Anatolian Table Turkish Bistro better step up its game to survive Midtown's competitive dining scene.
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Très quiche
Use those extra tomatoes for salads and pasta sauce—or learn how to make a quiche.
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Hummus doldrums
Zena Foods' hummus may be enough to drag anyone out of the garbanzo-bean-spread doldrums.
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Humble servant of song
Singer-songwriter Andrew Belle finds the sweet spot between writing and singing.
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Wed., Aug. 21, Punch and Pie Fest 2
This Sacramento music festival is spread out over five days at four venues.
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Fri., Aug. 23, Melvins
This band from Washington, known for influencing the sound of Nirvana, brings hard-hitting rock to the table.
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Sat., Aug. 24, Freeport
SN&R compares a local band's sound to drunken pirates singing sea shanties.
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Sat., Aug. 24, the Knockoffs
Sacramento punk band formed in the early 1990s celebrates its 20th anniversary with this show.
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Sat., Aug. 24, Selah Sue
Belgian singer-songwriter sounds like a reggae cousin of Adele.
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Sun., Aug. 25, On Air
This edition of the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association's Music in the Park event offers an 11-member classic-rock group and a kids' music specialist.
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Tues., Aug. 27, Deerhunter
This group brings scrappy garage rock to Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub.
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Wed., Aug. 28, Gary Numan
British musician Gary Numan helped define the post-punk genre.
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Sutter's gold
Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley exhibit great chemistry in this teen drama.
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Kick-Ass 2
Even Jim Carrey doesn't do much for this lackluster sequel to the 2010 cult hit.
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The World's End
Simon Pegg stars in this Shaun of the Dead rehash.
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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
This overly complicated teen fantasy shamelessly mines Twilight clichés.
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Lee Daniels' The Butler
Inspired by true events, this civil-rights themed flick is stone-cold Oscar pandering.
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Why you can’t grow marijuana in Elk Grove
Ngaio explains why you can't grow medical cannabis in Elk Grove, plus, he advises on how-to marijuana-gardening books.
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