Issue: May 08, 2014
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The feature story this week: Teaching to the Tech: Will a contentious
new test and shiny new computers help Sacramento schools bridge the
digital divide? Janelle Bitker investigates.
Elsewhere in the issue: Nick Miller addresses the ban of SN&R from
Roseville's public libraries, Raheem F. Hosseini meets unsung Sacramento
County Supervisor candidate Jrmar Jefferson on the campaign trail,
Rachel Leibrock interviews stand-up comedian Tig Notaro, Shoka previews
Second Saturday's best bets and more.
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Teaching to the tech: On Sacramento schools, Common Core and the digital divide
Will a contentious test and shiny new computers help bridge the technology gap?
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The other guy: Who is Sacramento County supervisor candidate Jrmar Jefferson?
And should we take his campaign seriously?
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Groups says Sacramento city school district tried to fast-track behind-the-scenes deal to sell public land
Now, three developers vying for suddenly popular Midtown real estate.
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UC Davis continues its war against affordable housing
Future of affordable housing for students with families uncertain.
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City of Roseville libraries ban the Sacramento News & Review
Libraries should be public strongholds for free access to information, not bastions of censorship and red tape.
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Letters for May 8, 2014
Our readers chime in on Republic FC soccer, the latest arena deal and more.
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Unlock the mystery
Joey advises a reader to revel in the unknown of being single.
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Happy 100th birthday!
Rotary has made a difference in the world and in my world.
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Rewriting history
Former UC Davis history professor nabs his second Pulitzer Prize, talks war myths, writing challenges and Ken Burns.
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Euphemisms and overtones
The Mexican talks dirty words and ethnic heritage.
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‘Participatory budgeting’ goes to Washington
Will a south Sacramento’s visit to D.C. mean more open government in Sacramento?
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Live and let live
Tig Notaro puts the big “C” in comedy, and sticks it to cancer.
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
SN&R reviews a production by B Street Theatre.
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It's a man, it's a poet, it's Orlando
SN&R previews a production by SacImpulse based on a Virginia Woolf novel.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
SN&R reviews a production by the Sacramento Theatre Company.
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A New Brain
SN&R reviews a production by the Green Valley Theatre Company.
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May art picks by Shoka
Livia Stein shows her paintings at the Red Dot Gallery.
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Carsick, vomit and repeat
Brandon Stahlman shows his monoprints at Delta Workshop.
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Classic twist
Elliott Fouts Gallery presents Joanne Tepper's still-life paintings.
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The mystery of truth
Barbara Ehrenreich's latest book, based on journals of her youth examines the writer's various dissociative episodes and their meaning.
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This new tablet lets you tap, swipe and eat
Who needs a real live waiter when you've got Presto's cold, hard technology?
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Finger-lickin’ good
1st Choice Pizza & Curry offers a surprising mash-up of flavors and traditions.
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Instant-ramen revolution
New ramen kits from Sun Noodle bring restaurant-quality ramen into home kitchens.
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Hooves, horns and moms
Take Mom to Animal Place farm sanctuary for a tour and a vegan Mother's Day brunch on Saturday, May 10.
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Stringed migration
Violinist Joe Kye draws on a lifetime playing chamber pop to craft gorgeous folk-rock songs.
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House music
Simon Joyner plays a living-room concert and, yes, you are invited (for a price).
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Sound Advice: A shot at love
With the pending closure of Luigi's Slice, it's time to support all-ages venues, give future music critics a chance.
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Alien and sedition
Scarlett Johansson's self-conscious acting is put to good use as an extraterrestrial being that subverts the male gaze. Or something like that.
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone return in this latest, tepid installment of the comic-book franchise.
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Fading Gigalo
John Turturro is the real joke in this wannabe Woody Allen flick.
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From the Rough
Taraji P. Henson can't elevate this cliche-ridden sports biopic.
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DUIs, marijuana and protections for patients
Ngaio discusses a California cannabis user’s rights.
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