Issue: September 18, 2014
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The feature story this week: Ngaio's adventures in legal-weed land.
SN&R's resident marijuana expert visits Washington (the state) to see
what California can learn.
Elsewhere in the issue: Raheem F. Hosseini tracks the militarization of
Sacramento's police force, Cosmo Garvin reports on the upcoming
net-neutrality forum at the Capitol, Kel Munger recommends the best fall
reads by local authors, Jim Lane explains why Tina Fey deserves an Oscar
and more.
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Adventures in legal-weed land: Our writer goes to Washington to explore marijuana legalization
SN&R's resident cannabis expert goes to Washington—the state—and dishes on the marijuana-legalization experiment up north.
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Sacramento’s army—the sequel
Oversight, accountability issues still dog military's freebie programs.
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Ditch the jersey
This isn't just about Ray Rice. It's time to stop supporting athletes, celebrities and other public figures who assault partners and family members.
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Letters for September 18, 2014
Readers express thoughts on Best of Sacramento, overcrowded homeless shelters and school politics.
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Get schooled in love and life
Joey advises readers that when it comes to kids, relationship education should start sooner rather than later.
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The national football lie
The NFL finally learned that domestic violence is real—now what?
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The soft touch
Heather LeMaster talks handicaps, training and the sport of competition.
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Too depressed to dream
The Mexican offers resources for immigrants depressed by long waits for citizenship, and points a reader toward the sexiest music on Earth.
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On net neutrality, fast lanes, potholes and the Internet's future
Congresswoman Matsui will hold a net-neutrality forum at the Capitol on September 24.
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Political attack ads and dark money need light
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that money is speech, so if that’s going to be the law of the land, then at least shouldn’t political-campaign benefactors be transparent?
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William T. Vollman, Cynthia Linville and Stephan Eirik Clark deliver must-reads for your fall reading list
Clowns, failed marriages and other spiritual axioms: SN&R goes back to school with the best local reads of the season.
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God, guns and cheerleaders
SN&R reviews Big Idea Theatre’s production of The Exit Interview.
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Sierra Stages' record season
Sierra Stages put together a record-breaking season and could win big this Sunday at the Elly Awards.
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The O.G. gardener
Legendary chef and food activist Alice Waters visits as part of the Sacramento Speakers Series.
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Creature comforts
This electronic doggy door gives your dog free reign, but keeps out the raccoons.
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Get stuffed
The ice cream puffs at the Parlor put those cronuts to shame.
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A single moment
Ian McEwan’s latest book examines the effects of seemingly simple moments, acts and conversations.
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A veggie delight
Rose Garden Chinese Restaurant makes it easier to eat your vegetables with fresh produce and other tasty touches.
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Taiwanese toast
Brick toast has finally arrived on the food scene in Sacramento.
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A meh sandwich to go, please
Pushkin’s Bakery has a sandwich menu now, and they are all vegan and gluten-free, but most importantly, fantastically flavorful.
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Exquisite Corps’ divine interventions
Exquisite Corps releases a new record, hits the road and forges its own path.
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1999 metal or folk chaos: Your jams of choice
Aftershock and Limp Bizkit make sure Sacramento never forgets 1999; Brother Grand brings thundering folk to Witch Room.
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In a family way
Tina Fey, Jason Bateman and the rest of the cast shine in this family film that deftly mines drama for laughs.
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The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
This third installment of Ned Benson's trilogy was released first. Yes, we think that's confusing, too.
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Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt?
Ugh, why won't the narrator just shut up already in this preachy, final installment of the Ayn Rand “classic?”
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Love is Strange
Alfred Molina and John Lithgow's acting make this occasionally contrived film about separated lovers worth watching.
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No Good Deed
Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson star in this exploitative film about violence and manipulation.
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Storage Solutions
Safety, odor and labeling are important when deciding where to keep your cannabis.
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