Issue: September 24, 2015
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The cover story this week: No lawn. No pool. Hello, urban farm. Janelle
Bitker talks with Sacramento agriculturalists who've turned their yards
into gardens to feed the city.
Elsewhere in the issue: Cosmo Garvin asks whether the city's new ethics
commission has real power and Nick Miller considers the effect of ethics
reform on the mayor's office, Aaron Carnes previews Sacramento's
inaugural PorchFest, Ann Martin Rolke sings pretty about the new Magpie
Cafe and more.
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No lawn. No pool. Hello, urban farm
Sacramento agriculturalists turn their yards into gardens to feed the city.
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Where the sun don’t shine
Secret K.J. emails reveal even more business-as-unusual inside the mayor's office. Will City Hall's newly minted good-government reforms change things?
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Mayor Kevin Johnson finally realizes gang prevention strategy several years after young mother's death inspired him
Sacramento city and county leaders will team up to redirect at-risk youth toward positive alternatives.
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Sacramento family files $10 million claim over son's fatal CHP encounter
Authorities lied about weapon, ‘refused to render aid,' attorney prepared to argue.
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The health money pit
Staying healthy shouldn't be so damn expensive.
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Letters for September 24, 2015
Readers express their thoughts on the mayor's lawsuit against SN&R and the city's homelessness issues.
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21st-century dating blues
Joey advises a reader that in this day and age players gonna play.
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The city of Sacramento's ethics commission does no good if it doesn't have good rules to enforce
What's the use of a watchdog without any teeth?
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Sacramento farm-to-fork is wonderful
Let's expand the scope to include students and the hungry.
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Tim Matranga, co-owner of Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage
We talk to the store owner about records, radio and the resurrection of vinyl.
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Voices carry
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Adam Johnson's novel will be brought to life by actor Kelley Ogden as part of Stories on Stage Sacramento.
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From onstage to off
Sacramento theater veteran Michael Stevenson steps into a new role at Capital Stage.
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Sacto goes Smithsonian
Thirteen hundred museums across the country provide free admission on Saturday, September 26, for Smithsonian magazine Museum Day Live.
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Virtue vs. leisure
The Art Theater of Davis presents the Chekov classic Uncle Vanya.
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The young and the visionary
The 19th annual North American Youth Film and Education Day—a.k.a. Tower of Youth—showcases the best in teen-made films.
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Hot, hot and cold
Hot Italian's chef launches a food truck; mini hot pot comes to Arden; and Cornflower Creamery delays its opening.
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A sweet spin
Nido's housemade horchatte offers a refreshing twist on the classic caffeinated drink.
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Triumphant brunch
Get smitten with Roxy's fried chicken for brunch.
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Five for forking
Close out your Farm-to-Fork week with this affordable festival on the Capitol Mall.
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Freshly shaken
Fall marks the start of California's nut bounty.
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Falafel by the ball
Get some chickpea goodness in your falafel .
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Hello, neighbors
With the inaugural Sac PorchFest, Sacramento bands take it outside to make music, build community.
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Eight Gigs: Papa's Culture
Catch this one-off special show, or wait another 10 years.
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Eight Gigs: Monophonics
Monophonics bring the soul to Sacramento.
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Eight Gigs: Brett Dennen
Pair farm-to-fork fare with Brett Dennen's peaceful folk-pop.
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Eight Gigs: Cam
Better believe Cam’s hip-hop has got dimensions.
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Eight Gigs: The New Plague
To say that singer-guitarist Adam Whitley is menacing onstage would be a gross understatement.
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Eight Gigs: Saved by the ‘90s
Give into that ‘90s nostalgia with SF-based cover band Saved by the ‘90s.
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Eight Gigs: Glitter Wizard
It's like stoner metal, but glam. Get your doomy dance on.
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Eight Gigs: Doofy Doo
Get weird with this one-man music machine.
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What the kids wanted
This year TBD Fest rocked the dust, hardcore ‘80s nostalgia and plenty of EDM for the kids.
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Cold War kid
Tobey Maguire is Bobby Fischer in this biopic about the controversial chess champ.
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Black Mass
Johnny Depp's teeth are great in this otherwise generic biopic about gangster James “Whitey” Bulger.
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The Intern
Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway save this otherwise trite, cheap comedy.
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Learning to Drive
This Patricia Clarkson/Ben Kingsley film is, um, nice?
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Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
Oh joy, now there's a sequel to the dystopian, derivative 2014 teen flick.
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The Perfect Guy
To be honest, Sanaa Lathan is the only reason to watch this trashy thriller.
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Waiting for governor
Two bills that could change everything are on Jerry Brown's desk; and how are the raging wildfires going to impact cannabis crops?
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ARTober
A month-long celebration of galleries and museums, theater and dance, music and more. SN&R will produce the official guide to navigate the myriad of events offered to the public throughout the month of October. From culinary arts to haunted houses, ballets to poetry readings, our readers won’t want to miss this guide.
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