Issue: September 17, 2015
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The cover story this week: Best of Sacramento 2015! SN&R's annual Best
of Sacramento is the biggest issue of the year. Celebrate all that is
wonderful about our city's food, drink, sports, arts, shopping, people
and places.
Elsewhere in the issue: Bruce Maiman analyzes California's recent steps
toward passing death-with-dignity legislation, Daniel Barnes finds
plenty of imperfections in The Perfect Guy, Janelle Bitker checks in
with Toro y Moi before the act's TBD Fest debut, Ngaio Bealum considers
recent developments in medical-marijuana regulations and more.
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Will Gov. Jerry Brown sign California's death with dignity legislation?
California lawmakers finally pass death-with-dignity legislation—but is the governor on board?
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Sacramento County's public defender takes sheriff, D.A. to court over StingRay secrets
19 motions filed over warrantless cellphone-tracking tech.
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Online petition drums up support for ending Sacramento's camping ban
Ordinance seen as attack on city's homeless residents.
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The latest on Mayor Kevin Johnson's lawsuit against SN&R
It was strange when Kevin Johnson sued us earlier this summer. But in recent weeks, this K.J. lawsuit saga has become even more head-scratching.
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Letters for September 17, 2015
Readers weigh in on the minimum-wage debate and rally readers to support SN&R's legal defense fund.
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Samantha Koire, researcher
The Rio Americano grad made a significant discovery in the field of neurophysiology.
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Cuteness wins
SN&R reviews a new production of Seussical, the Musical at the Davis Musical Theatre Company.
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Review: The Ruling
SN&R reviews Closet Door's production of The Ruling.
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Bring on the dirty dishes
Kick off the Farm-to-Fork Week festivities with the Handle District Dirt-to-Dish Block Party.
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Preview: Last Train to Nibroc
This weekend, catch Big Idea Theatre's beautiful two-person play, Last Train to Nibroc.
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Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play
SN&R reviews Capital Stage's production of Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play.
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Wait Until Dark
SN&R reviews Chautauqua Playhouse's production of Wait Until Dark.
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A new island adventure
Lola Ling's Restaurant serves up an affordable take on Filipino cuisine.
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Totally tea
Boba tea continues its creep into the 916; TBD Fest organizers are mostly mum on this year's festival fare.
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Go sip Cal
Hoist a drink in honor of Sacramento's legendary used car salesman.
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Forget the pumpkin spice
Step away from the pumpkin spice latte and order a plate of Cafe Capricho's roasted butternut squash enchiladas.
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Another shot at beer
Lucky you, here's another shot at a weekend of beer and grub with the 21st annual California Brewers Festival and Smoke on the River.
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From pesto to pistou
As summer winds down enjoy those truckloads of basil.
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Author Lani Muelrath offers a plant-based antidote to frumping
Lani Muelrath, author of The Plant-Based Journey, will be at the Avid Reader in Davis on September 20.
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Toro y Moi's take on the beautiful and the mundane
The chillwave band seeks peace and finds its psychedelia groove.
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Eight Gigs: Ty Dolla $ign
My Maserati is in the shop and it's straight bumming me.
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Eight Gigs: Bat Guano Fest 5
Cafe Colonial is an “it is what it is” venue. But this weekend, during Bat Guano Fest 5, it will be sick as all hell.
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Eight Gigs: ROLAND
Fact: Heavy instrumental rock is 10 times more enjoyable on a roof.
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Eight Gig: Kamasi Washington
From Kendrick Lamar to Harlow's.
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Eight Gigs: Pine Street Ramblers
Pine Street Ramblers bring the jamboree to Shine.
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Eight Gigs: the Chameleons
Also on the bill are Soft Kill, Electro Group and All About Rockets.
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Eight Gigs: Cayetana
Philly trio Cayetana brings its ‘90s-era riot grrrl sound to Ace of Spades.
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Eight Gigs: Zella Day
Boho-pop singer Zella Day brings her Lana Del Rey-esque tunes to the Boardwalk.
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Fatal detraction
Sanaa Lathan is the best thing about this otherwise trashy dud of a film.
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90 Minutes in Heaven
Hayden Christensen is a Texas minister choosing between life and the Pearly Gates.
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Going legal
The Legislature put through comprehensive, statewide regulations on pot. Are we getting closer to real legalization?
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Best of Sacramento 2015
The people, places and things that make Sacramento a great place to live. Our Best Of issue features over a hundred readers and writers picks every year. Consistently our largest and most read issue of the year, Best Of highlights the very best Sacramento has to offer.
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Best of Sacramento 2015: Arts & Entertainment
Find art classes, exhibits, concerts and a cooperative record label all under one roof at Sol Collective.
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Best of Sacramento 2015: Arts & Entertainment writers’ picks
Get some rhythm and discover some accidental inspirations.
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Best of Sacramento 2015: Food & Drink
Sacramento's first Iraqi market, Babylon City Market, gives local refugees the foodstuff of home.
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Best of Sacramento 2015: Food & Drink writers' picks
Hand-crafted Asian noodles, Russia’s cache of spectacular cheese, Salvadorean pupusas and more international gems can be found right outside your stomach’s door.
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Best of Sacramento 2015: Shopping & Fashion
Kachet Jackson-Henderson keeps Sacramento stylish with her fashion blog, The Lipstick Giraffe.
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Best of Sacramento 2015: Shopping & Fashion writers' picks
Hand-knotted Persian rugs, queer punk barbers and appropriate Italian stereotypes are what's on fleek.
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Best of Sacramento 2015: People & Places
These activists remind us that there’s still a long way for us to travel in the name of equality.
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Best of Sacramento 2015: People & Places writers' picks
Dance the Nae Nae with a cop, immerse yourself in Hmong culture and visit a gay bar that isn't a gay bar (but does have a “Daddy”).
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Best of Sacramento 2015: Sports & Recreation
How Stacey Noble became a track-and-field superstar at age 45.
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Best of Sacramento 2015: Sports & Recreation writers' picks
Dance through the sky, hit the wrestling mat and break a sweat with a Kings dancer and the rest of the athletic best.
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