Issue: December 31, 2015
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The cover story this week: Year in review. SN&R interviews notable
Sacramentans about the best and worst of 2015.
Elsewhere in the issue: Raheem F. Hosseini reviews letters from
detainees at the Sacramento jail's "Guantanamo Bay," SN&R's film
reviewers tally up their favorite movies of the last year, SN&R's food
critics round up the trends and tastes of 2015, Jim Lane finds his
pointless-remake breaking point with the new Point Break, Joey Garcia
reflects on the evolution of relationships and more.
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Year in Review 2015
The most memorable of food, TV, movies, moments, culture and more.
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Inside the Sacramento jail’s ‘Guantanamo Bay’
Immigration detainees complain of widespread neglect while in the custody of the sheriff’s department.
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UC Davis scientists and regional farmers want to bring back the bees
“If we lose the habitat wild bees need, we can’t bring them back.”
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Vigil calls for end to violence against Sacramento sex workers
Participants include two women who are still piecing back their lives.
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Letters for December 31, 2015
Readers express thoughts on Ami Bera’s immigration stance and ways to help the homeless in Cesar Chavez Park.
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2015 reflections to grow on
Joey picks through the love and relationship trends of 2015 to figure out what should stay and what should grow.
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Dennis Scott, photographer of local shows
Scott takes photos of local bands and hands them over, free of charge.
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The good, the bad and the unsettling
SN&R critics Daniel Barnes and Jim Lane on teenage journeys, disquieting topical themes and 2015’s best and worst films.
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2015 exits stage left
SN&R critics share their favorite stage moments of the year.
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Healthy(ish) in 2016
There’s no shortage of options for all your get-healthy ambitions in 2016.
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Eat, drank and be meaty
SN&R reflects on all things delicious in 2015.
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Gimme wings
Two new wings spots open in Sacramento; a food truck rises from the ashes of Doughbot; and Granola Girl is easier than ever to find.
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Happy New Year’s pizza!
Share in this New Year’s Day tradition with a Zelda’s Gourmet Pizza personal-sized pie.
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Food for less
Thirty restaurants. Three courses. Thirty-five bucks.
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Apple a day
Fresh, nonalcoholic cider tastes fantastic in nearly every possible preparation.
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The kindest year
Ensure new-year’s-resolution success in going vegan with these tips and apps.
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Hometown heroes, ’90s love and earplugs
SN&R music writers on 2015’s best sounds and shows.
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Eight Gigs: Todd Morgan & the Emblems
Todd Morgan a& the Emblems bring a ‘50s throwback feel to contemporary songwriting.
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Eight Gigs: J. Stalin
Say peace to 2015 with J. Stalin and his “Bye Felicia” single.
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Eight Gigs: Tyler Rich
Rising country star Tyler Rich plays a one-off at Goldfield Trading Post before heading out on a national tour supporting Dustin Lynch.
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Eight Gigs: Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds
Vinnie Guidera and the Dead Birds host an indie-rock acoustic pajama party.
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Eight Gigs: Dead Meadow
Dead Meadow takes cerebral rock ‘n’ roll to a new level.
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Eight Gigs: Harm
Harm defies genres with its blend of classical instruments, poetry, and hip-hop.
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Eight Gigs: Non Drummer Drum Off
Don’t forget your sense of humor—and earplugs.
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Eight Gigs: Yidhra
It’s 420 time in the 916 with doom metal band Yidhra; edibles, anyone?
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Breaking bad
This remake of the 1991 Patrick Swayze-Keanu Reeves surfing crime film is awful and pointless.
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Star Wars: Episode VII–The Force Awakens
This J.J. Abrams reboot brings back the franchise’s original spirit.
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Medicinal vs. recreational
Does anybody really care if medicinal marijuana cards are being used for recreational smoking?
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