Issue: January 01, 2015
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exclusive event picks, columns and cartoons.
The cover story this week: Sacramento's Grinches of the Year. It's time
for SN&R's annual award to those with hearts a few sizes too small.
Elsewhere in the issue: Cosmo Garvin tallies how many arena jobs are
going to Sacramento residents, SN&R's food critics discuss the highs and
lows of dining in 2014, theater reviewer Kel Munger gives kudos to the
best plays she's seen this year, Joey Garcia explains why it takes a
village to raise a child, Janelle Bitker gets slam-dunk secrets from
basketball-stunt artist Alain Anderson and more.
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You will be hacked
Each year Internet hackers steal millions of people’s credit-card info, Social Security numbers, passwords and more. Why can’t banks, retailers or the government stop them?
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The new art of the city
A megacenter designed to house the Sacramento Ballet, among other creative groups, may finally be on point for development.
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Cash for kids
Title IV-E frees up money for Sacramento's foster children. Will it be spent wisely?
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I will be hacked
Sorry, but you're probably doomed when it comes to online theft of your private information and sensitive identity data.
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Letters for January 1, 2015
Readers express thoughts on the promise of arena-related jobs, encounters with the police and Stephen Sondheim.
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Frenemies without benefits
Joey advises a reader to be her own best friend.
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End-of-life decisions
The current political system leaves no space for dying peacefully.
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Farm to trike
A local couple starts a mobile veggie-vending business in West Sacramento.
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Legacies of the Conquistadors
The Mexican answers questions on Arabic origins of the Virgin of Guadalupe's name and on güeros.
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2015: A to-do list
In 2015, SN&R resolves to do more, do better and even give Mayor Kevin Johnson a break or two.
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Joey Garcia’s guide on how to be a better, kinder person behind the wheel
The SN&R advice columnist revs into 2015 with some insight and navigation tips on how to be a better, kinder person on the road.
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Arts imitate life
An SN&R writer reflects on how financial struggles on and off stage are interconnected.
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Get a Brazilian
Flame & Fire offers unlimited meat and veggies—it's a Brazilian-style buffet, after all.
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Super winter tea
SN&R provides a simple tea recipe to help soothe sore throats and upset stomachs.
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Every-holiday cooking
The chefs from New York City's vegan Candle Cafe have assembled recipes for year-round holidays.
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Sea of Bees, Brotha Smith, Be Brave Bold Robot and more set to release new albums in 2015
Your (short) guide to new 2015 albums from Sacramento artists.
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Eight Gigs: Sandra Dolores
Local singer-songwriter hosts open-mic nights, performs as part of a duo, and this Friday, plays a solo show at Shine.
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Eight Gigs: Sage the Gemini
Hip-hop artist visits Ace of Spades on the heels of the red-hot 2014 hit “Gas Pedal.”
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Eight Gigs: The Silent Game
Local rock outfit brings electronics and other computer noises to its sound.
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Eight Gigs: Karega Bailey
Teacher, rapper and speaker from Sacramento brings his wise words back home to Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub.
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Eight Gigs: The Howl
Post-punk group from Chicago visits The Colony.
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Eight Gigs: Zyah Belle & The Funkshun
Local artist brings her blend of hip-hop, soul and funk to Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub.
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Eight Gigs: Be Calm Honcho
Indie-rock quartet performs as part of the Crocker Art Museum's popular Art Mix series.
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Eight Gigs: Tango Buenos Aires
Argentinian musica and dance group pays tribute to Eva Peron.
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Slapstick and despair
Paul Thomas Anderson's latest is an ode to all things melancholy, beautiful and daffy.
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The Imitation Game
Benedict Cumberbatch is an eccentric math genius in this World War II-era film.
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The Interview
Seth Rogan and James Franco star in this one-note political “comedy” that's gotten more press than it deserves.
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Taking stock of this year’s harvest
Ngaio recounts the good and the bad of marijuana legalization in 2014.
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