Issue: March 26, 2015
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The cover story this week: Taken for a Ride. Sacramento's business elite
want to make bus and light rail hip and attractive, but they could leave
behind Regional Transit's best customers. Cosmo Garvin reports on
changes coming to RT.
Elsewhere in the issue: Alastair Bland investigates the appearance of
aggressive sea lions in the Sacramento Delta, Michael Miller documents
the adventures of Sacramento bands at SXSW, Janelle Bitker reveals the
exclusive location of blue-velvet doughnuts, Kel Munger interviews
Christian Kiefer about his new novel and album, and Daniel Barnes revels
in Wild Tales' sweet revenge.
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Taken for a ride: On the future of Regional Transit in Sacramento
The region’s business elite want to rebrand bus and light rail as hip and attractive—but they could leave behind RT’s best customers.
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Sea lions encroaching on Sacramento waterways—and stirring up trouble
‘My grandfather said the sea lions would never come into the river. Now they’re here.’
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First death-by-cop in 2015 presents challenge to claims of renewed oversight
The killing of Jose Roberto Leon invites questions about DA Schubert’s promise to provide investigations.
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Playing while female
An offensive tweet aimed at Little League champ Mo'ne Davis proves, yet again, that female athletes too often endure sexist treatment.
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Letters for March 26, 2015
Readers weigh in on Hilary Clinton's email woes, young activists in the city and the effectiveness of Ayurveda.
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Cancel the guilt trip
Joey advises a reader against bankrolling his girlfriend's kids.
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Christian Kiefer, author
Christian Kiefer's new novel, The Animals, explores reinvention and Reno.
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Sacramento still lags behind rest of state when it comes to campaign-finance disclosure
Sacramento still lags behind rest of state when it comes to campaign-finance disclosure.
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March Madness a reminder to pay college athletes
The NCAA apparently doesn’t think college athletes deserve to be paid. We do.
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Sacramento should not build what it cannot sustain
Sacramento should not build what it cannot sustain.
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Sacramento bands send greetings from Austin’s SXSW
Local bands share sounds of the 916 at Texas' annual mega music festival, South by Southwest.
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A love story in black and white
SN&R previews Sacramento Ballet's production of Swan Lake.
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Dancing for NPR lovers
This unique production combines dance and a popular public radio storyteller.
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33 Variations
SN&R reviews Big Idea Theatre's production of 33 Variations.
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Rapture, Blister, Burn
SN&R reviews Capital Stage's production of Rapture, Blister, Burn.
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All hail the rooster sauce
Sacramento celebrates the iconic hot sauce with a showing of Sriracha: A Documentary Film by Griffin Hammond.
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Decor of yore
Local artist Chris Lango mounts old Sacramento-related advertisements and articles on canvas and sells them in his Etsy shop PagesofHistory.
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Become a mix master
Upload MP3s to this site and get a mastered track in return.
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Gimme some mo’
Get a double dose of old-school trains and old-school facial hair styles at the 2015 Northern California Moustache and Beard Competition.
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Bites, brews and bros
Duke's Plates & Pints serves quality brews and satisfactory bites.
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A real motherpucker
High West Whiskey's American Prairie Reserve with lemon makes for a perfect, simple summer drink.
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No salsa required
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl's huaraches make for a big, tasty meal.
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Foodies afoot
Foodies can check out three Midtown restaurants in one crawl this Saturday.
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Lil' sprouts
Shop green garlic and scapes for a gentler, zestier or crunchier take on the plant.
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New year, heavenly bread
Here's a vegan way to celebrate Persian New Year without having to have a dance party—not that there's anything wrong with that.
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Butch vs. Femme keeps it fluid, keeps it fun
The Sacramento queercore band smashes gender stereotypes, the patriarchy and other outdated expectations.
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Eight Gigs: Donny McCaslin Group
Tenor saxophone wizard plays a few shows at UC Davis.
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Eight Gigs: Kay Marie
Rockabilly talent hits the local blues club with hits and originals.
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Eight Gigs: Eternal Tapestry
Portland psych band creates impressionistic sounds.
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Eight Gigs: Tiaras
San Fran indie band features Sacto locals and released its debut on a Sacto label.
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Eight Gigs: Weedeater
North Carolina sludge group brings filthy metal to Sactown.
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Eight Gigs: Pete Rock
Old-school producer and rapper brings old-school hip-hop to Harlow's.
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Eight Gigs: Max Raabe and Palast Orchester
German singer brings his longtime group to town to play German and American standards.
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Eight Gigs: Exquisite Corps
Exquisite Corps plays their first show of a new residency at LowBrau (every first Thursday of the month).
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Bodies at rest and in commotion
Moon Hooch hosts a rave-esque not-rave; the Sammies are happening and Rat Damage unleashes some vicious DIY metal-punk.
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Savage love
Argentinian writer-director Damián Szifron latest film doles out some good old-fashioned payback.
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It Follows
David Cameron Mitchell's second feature is an instant horror classic.
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Do You Believe?
Basically, this mixed-bag sermon of a film is awkward.
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A Girl Like Her
A high-school teen is bullied in this film that takes on adolescence in a faux-documentary style.
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Gett: The Trial of Viviane Ansalem
Ronit Elkabetz co-wrote, co-directed and stars in this riveting drama about one woman's quest for a divorce.
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Green leaves, white faces
Diversity is lacking in the marijuana legalization movement. How do we make space for minorities to have a shot?
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Sammies 2015
Celebrating 23 years of recognizing Sacramento’s local musicians and the vital role they play in our arts community, SN&R’s Sacramento Area Music awards will honor nominees in each musical genre at it’s host event. Previous winners include CAKE, Deftones and Arden Park Roots.
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