Issue: November 27, 2014
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The cover story this week: Kids, not criminals. Why do children with
serious mental-health issues end up in juvenile hall instead of a
doctor's office? Raheem F. Hosseini investigates Sacramento County's
strategies for helping youth in need.
Elsewhere in the issue: Raheem F. Hosseini reports on Sacramento County
Sheriff Scott Jones' immigration reform video, Cosmo Garvin analyzes
Uber's questionable ethics and the company's ties to Mayor Kevin
Johnson, Aaron Carnes pulls up to drive-in movie culture, Garrett McCord
samples octopus and sake at Izakaya Daikoku and more.
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How Sacramento turns at-risk kids into criminals
Why do children with serious mental-health issues end up in juvenile hall instead of a doctor’s office?
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More than one way
If some of Sacramento's older commuter routes become two-way streets, will quality of city life improve?
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Are you a good immigrant, or an evil immigrant?
Scott Jones' immigration reform message a veiled call for more deportations.
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#firstworldproblems
This holiday season it's time to put your first world problems in check and help Sacramento's homeless population, especially the children.
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Letters for November 27, 2014
Readers express thoughts on bicycle laws and voter demographics.
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High school confidential
Joey advises a reader that there’s life beyond high school.
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To the finish
Wendy Welsher advises others to ditch the scale and redefine positive body image.
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Teach the Know Nothings something about immigration
Racial profiling continues to be a bola de mierda.
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Bogus innovation and false outrage
Uber, K.J. and the Kings unite—and a phony controversy persists in Oak Park.
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Grateful and appreciative
SN&R's annual Thanksgiving editorial.
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Sacramento’s last outdoor movie theater keeps on drivin'
Park the car and relax: Outdoor theaters like the West Wind Sacramento 6 are attracting fans looking for blockbuster fun.
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Big Idea Theatre's production of The Jungle Book has eco-friendly animal puppets and other modern reinterpretations of the classic.
SN&R reviews Big Idea Theatre's production of The Jungle Book.
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City Theatre takes on the production of a classic Christmas-themed Charles Dickens tale.
SN&R reviews City Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol.
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Folsom Lake College's Mosaic Dance Company will combine various dances in an upcoming performance at Harris Center for the Arts.
SN&R previews Mosaic Dance Company's upcoming performance.
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That Eastern swagger
Izakaya Daikoku brings authentic Japanese cuisine to Midtown.
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Two runs will help make room for a big Thanksgiving meal.
SN&R suggests two options people who decide to go on a Thanksgiving-morning run last minute.
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’Man candy’ is creepy
This fake bacon smells and sizzles like bacon, but tastes better than the “real thing” because it’s benevolently mammal-free.
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No gimmicks, Lee Bob Watson & the Truth just rock
The former Jackpot musician returns to Sacramento with a full band, a new purpose and some honest rock ’n’ roll.
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Positively twee and free kitten advice
Radiation City needs to kick it up, the Wild Ones are almost perfect and Mike Hood—of The Hoods, of course—explains how to tame wild baby cats.
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Pardon this turkey
Jennifer Lawrence is really the only reason to catch the first installment in the last installment to Suzanne Collins’ dystopian series.
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The Theory of Everything
This biopic about Jane and Stephen Hawking wants all the Oscars.
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I Am Eleven
Genevieve Bailey's compelling documentary explores the lives of 11-year-olds around the globe.
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Giving thanks for dank
Ngaio recounts many of the reasons he’s thankful this holiday season.
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Holiday Gift Guide 2014
SN&R hacks into Santa’s secret files to find out what everyone on your list really wants for Christmas.
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