Issue: March 12, 2015
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The cover story this week: The young and the relentless. Nick Miller
talks with the next generation of Sacramento activists.
Elsewhere in the issue: Jeff vonKaenel explores new ways of helping
children in foster care, Nick Miller interviews the candidates for
Sacramento City Council District 6, Becky Grunewald talks metal and
cults with comedian Kyle Kinane, Patti Roberts flips for the latest B
Street Theatre Family Series production and Blake Gillespie welcomes
Trash Talk home again.
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The young and the relentless: Sacramento’s next generation of activists is up in the establishment’s face
And groups like Black Lives Matter and homelessness advocates are facing blowback.
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Bruce Pomer and Eric Guerra face off to represent Sacramento District 6 on city council
On how the special-election candidates would impact city politics.
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Women: a personal history
March is Women's History Month; it's time to celebrate a few personal heroes.
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Letters for March 12, 2015
Readers respond to welfare laws, the proposed Jeff Koons scuplture and Mayor Johnson's fundraising.
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Not her father’s keeper
Joey advises a reader to put her own needs before those of her alcoholic dad's.
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New thinking about foster care
Foster parents and biological parents team up to help kids.
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Janice Walth, blind archer
Janice Walth uses special techniques to excel in archery without using her eyes.
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Tying the knot
The Mexican addresses some misogynistic etymology.
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City leaders and Sacramento need to embrace and vote for the Urban Agriculture Ordinance
City leaders and Sacramento need to embrace and vote for the Urban Agriculture Ordinance.
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On Hillary Clinton's email
When it comes to public business, your email communications are public.
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Kyle Kinane is comedy's miracle worker
The comedian talks Tesla, tech and the cult life.
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Four fun fables
SN&R reviews B Street Theatre's production of Dia De Los Cuentos.
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Celebrations of Harold Pinter
SN&R previews a pair of stage performances exploring the work of Harold Pinter.
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The Marvel-ous universe
SN&R previews a Marvel Comics-themed stage production.
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Julius Caesar
SN&R reviews Sacramento Theatre Company's production of Julius Caesar.
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The Cradle Will Rock
SN&R reviews City Theater's production of The Cradle Will Rock.
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Follow the blind
Sacramento photographer Pete Eckert shows his photography at the Society for the Blind—and, yes, he is blind.
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The Iron men
Bay Area painter Ben Alexy shows his work at Axis Gallery with Justin Marsh.
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The Three Graces and porn
Former teacher and student Mel Ramos and Eric Dahlin team up for a sexy and humorous show at Archival Framing.
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Live long and prosper
Trek Core is a must-visit site for hardcore Star Trek fans.
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Cute fang alert
Here's your chance to see a bat up close and learn more about why the creatures are good for the ecosystem.
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A controversial history
Kristen Ghodsee's book about WWII-era Communism in Bulgaria is a fun, character-driven read.
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Great pancakes, no clowns
The new Bacon & Butter, now located in Tahoe Park, offers a near-perfect flapjack breakfast.
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A wicked change
Wicked ’Wich is back—but with a different focus; the Warehouse Artists Lofts public market readies for its grand opening.
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A very serious review of Sluricane mixed cocktail by E-40
Sluricane, mayne.
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Pickle me this
Capital Dime's pickle plate is a yummy small plate of vinegary goodness.
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Eat, watch, love
The Sacramento Food Film Festival offers food film, pop-up dining events, panel discussions and more.
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A zingy unicorn
This Asian root vegetable resembles the mythical creature's horn.
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Office supplies for dessert
Will this vegan, Jell-O-like dessert be sufficient to suspend a stapler in its translucent jiggliness? There's only one way to find out.
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Trash Talk's homecoming
The Sacramento hardcore band returns to finally play a hometown show.
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Eight Gigs: Soul Shine Band
Local group brings blues, classic rock and sweet grooves to its music.
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Eight Gigs: Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Blues guitar virtuoso visits Sacramento's iconic Crest Theatre.
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Eight Gigs: Zuhg
Zuhg comes back to town for an album-release party.
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Eight Gigs: Hurray for the Riff Raff
New York-based folk singer-songwriter brings a soulful sound to Sac.
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Eight Gigs: Inanimate Existence
Santa Cruz metal band visits Sacramento's suburban metal venue.
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Eight Gigs: Danú
Traditional Irish music ensemble visits Davis for a St. Patrick's Day show.
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Eight Gigs: Walk the Moon
Cincinnati rock group brings its synth-laden power-pop to Sactown.
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Eight Gigs: Seatraffic
San Fran dream poppers pop up in Sac for a free show.
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Doom, no gloom
Yob, Church and Will Haven prove that weeknights still matter and the people behind Sol Collective gear up for some SXSW love.
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Happily ever after
Kenneth Branagh's remake of the Disney classic is breathtaking and magical.
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What We Do in the Shadows
This mockumentary explores various modern undead life tropes and mostly succeeds.
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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Catch up on your beauty rest during this snoozer of a romantic comedy.
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Unfinished Business
The only thing unfinished in this Vince Vaughn flick is its script.
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Pot on the go
Ngaio helps out-of-state patients figure out their meds while in California.
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Tour O’ Pubs
Cheers! Our pull-out Tour O’ Pubs map will help you find your way around St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Pub-crawling masses can’t miss it.
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