Issue: June 12, 2014
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exclusive event picks, columns and cartoons.
The feature story this week: SN&R Summer Guide 2014! Fantasy
role-playing. Gluttonous food porn. Uncensored mania. You've been warned.
Elsewhere in the issue: Raheem F. Hosseini investigates new penalties
for bike theft in Sacramento, Cosmo Garvin analyzes the results of last
week's lackluster election, Joey Garcia encourages a reader to ditch her
friend with benefits, Janelle Bitker talks with Kevin Seconds about the
new 7Seconds release and more.
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Stealing a bicycle in Sacramento can now get someone prosecuted for felony grand theft
Liberal bike community and Midtown bait bikes steer tough on crime.
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Tale of a Midtown tagger
Wannabe Sacramento graffiti artist amasses charges, spray-paints himself into a corner.
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Blister in the sun
SN&R co-editor hates summer. OK, not really. Well, maybe just a little.
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Letters for June 12, 2014
Readers chime in on Second Saturday and community benefits from the new Sacramento Kings arena.
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Bad chemistry
Joey advises a reader to remember that chemistry’s a flawed measure for trust and love.
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Less gridlock, more governing?
Proposition 14 has changed the rules of the election game in California.
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Mirror, mirror
Robert Ortbal's piece in the Art of the Dumpster public installation invites viewers to look at that big, smelly trash container in a new, self-reflective light.
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Terribly untanned
The Mexican says there's no better way to get into a gabacha's chonis than by asking them if they want to see your naturally tanned verga.
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Sacramento voters send media a message
“We don't know, we don't care, nobody is listening to us anyway.”
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It ain’t over ’til … ever?
SN&R reviews a production of Journey's End by California Stage.
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The Submission
SN&R reviews a production by Big Idea Theatre.
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Sactown sings
SN&R previews the inaugural SacSings! Sacramento Choral Festival, happening this weekend at the Harris Center for the Arts.
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The Producers
SN&R reviews a musical by Runaway Stage Productions.
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Housewarming reception
Axis Gallery presents its first show in its new space.
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Another sushi dimension
Yui Marlu serves traditional sushi, Americanized Sushi and a variety of other traditional Japanese dishes.
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Acai relief
Acai smoothies are a nice summer treat—and are getting popular just in time for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.
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Take a hike
Take a day trip to Auburn, and stuff your face with the vegan food at Nectar Cafe.
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7Seconds is so wrong, so right
Thirty-four years and still going strong: 7Seconds on hardcore, touring and advice for young bands.
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Sound Advice: Sitar, mandolin and bad politics
Lasher Keen set to debut its new record, Noah Clark charms, and the Black Keys create a scheduling conflict.
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Game of clones
This sequel to the 2010 animated cribs together a story using other films' major plot points.
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The Fault in Our Stars
Shailene Woodley continues her climb to stardom in this appealing love story based on the popular John Green young-adult novel.
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On marijuana food poisoning and Maureen Dowd’s edibles overdose
Ngaio looks at cannabis-food safety.
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Clean Your Junk
No one likes a dirty pipehole. It makes your cannabis taste bad, and all that resin and gunk that accumulates in your pipes and bongs is no good for you.
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Summer Guide 2014 Sports & Recreation: Not safe for Summer Guide
Our writer consumes psychedelic mushrooms in his quest for the perfectly debauched summer—and fails.
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Summer Guide
Fantasy role playing, gluttonous food porn, uncensored mania, you’ve been warned.
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Guide to Northern California summer music festivals and concerts
How to indulge in acts of hedonism and make it out alive.
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Summer Guide 2014 Arts & Festivals picks
This summer provides plenty of opportunities to drink beer and watch movies—in public.
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Summer Guide 2014 Day Trips & Getaways: Wanna get away (on the sly)?
Lie to your boss, play hooky and take a day trip to gorge on amazing food and wine.
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Summer Guide 2014 Day Trips & Getaways picks
Where to go outside of the 916 for fine craft beer, a stunning beachside park and a city that’s a lot like New York City’s Brooklyn.
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Summer Guide 2014 Food & Drink: What Sacramento chefs eat when they want to pig out
Gluttony, but no punishment.
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Summer Guide 2014 Food & Drink picks
Getting buzzed on nitro coffee, stuffed on gumbo and not sharing that ice-cream sandwich will help your belly deal with the summer heat.
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Looking for lust in all the wrong places
Sometimes scantily-clad go-getters in Midtown Sacramento can’t get none.
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Summer Guide 2014 Nightlife & Entertainment picks
Dance parties, gambling and more ought to keep Sacramentans entertained all season.
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Summer Guide 2014 Shops & Services: Foot feat-ish
Accomplish a lot by blowing even more on mani-pedis.
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Summer Guide 2014 Shopping & Services picks
Get a fresh haircut and fresh produce without getting fleeced this summer.
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Summer Guide 2014 Sports & Recreation: Get medieval on it
Every weekend is an opportunity for fantasy role-playing wars in the park.
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Summer Guide 2014 Sports & Recreation picks
Swim all day, golf all night.
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