Issue: January 07, 2016
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The cover story this week: Reinventing Angelique. Can Councilwoman
Ashby, a.k.a. the 'mom from Natomas,' distance herself from K.J. and
become Sacramento's next mayor? Raheem F. Hosseini investigates.
Elsewhere in the issue: Nick Miller reports on the police raid on the
homeless protest at City Hall, Janelle Bitker offers a guide to dim-sum
dining at five local eateries, Shoka highlights this weekend's best
Second Saturday shows, Daniel Barnes discounts the Oscar buzz
surrounding the new Leonardo DiCaprio film and more.
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Reinventing Angelique Ashby: Her campaign to be Sacramento’s next mayor
From struggling single mom to candidate, can she distance herself from K.J. and overcome name-brand frontrunner Darrell Steinberg?
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Welcome to the occupation: Sacramento police raid on homeless protest at City Hall escalates conflict
Mayoral candidate Darrell Steinberg reunites with Capitol colleagues to introduce homeless-housing initiative.
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19 days in Sacramento, five murders, seven arrests
Authorities believe they’ve apprehended those responsible.
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South Sacramento racks up the code enforcement fines
43 percent of cases referred to county Department of Revenue Recovery.
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Sacramento RT introduces free app to buy not-free transit passes
RideSacRT intended to make buying fare easier, evading it less appealing.
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Blow it up
This year’s Kangz lineup, whoa: possibly the most disappointing squad ever.
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Letters for January 7, 2016
Readers express thoughts on police presence at protests, new development in Midtown, notable films of 2015 and solitary confinement of disabled inmates.
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Just do it
Joey advises a reader it’s OK to be stubborn—but it’s also time to turn daydreams into reality.
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Run, Roger, Run! SN&R’s CEO urges Roger Dickinson to enter city council race
He may not be running, but he should be.
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15 Minutes: Peter Stegall, a.k.a. Cactus Pete
The cactus-painting deejay just might play your favorite country deep-cut if you ask right.
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Small plates, big feasts
SN&R takes some tasty bites out of the local dim sum scene.
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SN&R theater critics’ great expectations
A look ahead at the coming season on stage—and beyond.
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Fill up on film
As you detox and wind down in January, fill up on the multitude of cinematic events taking place at the Crest Theatre and Tower Theatre.
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Suspended breath
Ryan M. Reynolds’ paintings reflect the imperfect nature of memories and the beauty of the passing moments in life.
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And they don’t stop
Verge Center for the Arts presents the “longest-running exhibition ever,” do it.
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Patina slides
Tomas Nakada’s abstract paintings will please patina lovers.
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Extremely good enough
Shabu Extreme Tea House and Restaurant serves up Japanese fondu that’s good—if not particularly extreme.
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The holy trinity
Look for RailBridge Cellars next month, the Culinerdy Cruzer might go brick-and-mortar and Smokers Wild BBQ is bottling its sauce.
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A silky jolt
Come for the cold-pressed juices, but be sure to try this silky smooth caffeine boost, too.
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Roll-it-yourself
Sushi rolling is made somewhat easy at Fish Face Poke Bar.
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A taste for house cats?
Sacramento chefs collaborate for a five-course gourmet vegan meal for a good cause.
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Grab your sweetheart
The Scratch Outs play rocksteady reggae—with an American twist.
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Eight Gigs: Haunted Summer
Get ready for all things ethereal, odd and lovely.
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Eight Gigs: Alexander String Quartet
Alexander String Quartet presents a classical soiree that’s not just for your grandparents.
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Eight Gigs: The Okee Dokee Brothers
Take the little ones to see the Grammy-award winning duo the Okee Dokee Brothers, a.k.a. the Avett Brothers of kiddie pop.
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Eight Gigs: The Tara Novellas
Portland four-piece the Tara Novellas bring sweet, folksy pop to the Blue Lamp.
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Eight Gigs: Ghostplay
Ghostplay’s five-song EP 33 is as haunting as it is entrancing.
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Eight Gigs: San Kazakgascar
Psychedelic band San Kazakgascar provides entrancing vibes at the Crocker Art Museum’s Art Mix: Mystique.
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Eight Gigs: Stick Figure
Santa Cruz reggae group Stick Figure brings the classic-roots groove to Ace of Spades.
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Eight Gigs: Brzowski
Portland, Maine rapper Brzowski rolls through the Blue Lamp with Oakland’s DJ Halo.
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Hits, misses, shout-outs
Emcee Karega Bailey returns to his old stomping grounds; a long-lost Deftones documentary hopes to see the light of day; and Chrch and Mozzy earn national praise.
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The silly savagery of man
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s latest heavy-handed flick.
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Point Break
This remake of the 1991 surfing-robbery film is bigger but not better.
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Pot and the sleeping brain
Ngaio digs into how to sleep without cannabis’ help and the latest in medical marijuana laws.
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