Issue: January 28, 2016
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The cover story this week: The return of Steinberg. Respect, money,
vision - Darrell has it all. But is he a lock to become Sacramento's
next mayor? Nick Miller reports.
Elsewhere in the issue: Graham Womack speaks with the newly revived
Midtown Neighborhood Association, Nick Miller reports on the city
council meeting shut down over conflict with protestors, Jeff VonKaenel
explains SN&R's interfaith project with Habitat for Humanity, the 2016
SAMMIES nominees are revealed and more.
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Is Darrell Steinberg a lock to become the next mayor?
Respect, money, vision, likeability—does the former pro tem really want to be top boss of weak-mayor Sacramento?
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The neighborhood force awakens: Will new resident group go NIMBY or impact positive change?
The Midtown Neighborhood Association is back after a year hiatus.
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Simon’s says ‘not guilty’: Former employees accuse owner of stealing tips, unfair business practices
The venerable midtown dive delayed an apartment takeover, but can it survive internal turmoil?
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Texas grand jury indicts anti-abortion activist from Davis
Despite David Daleiden’s claims of ‘investigative journalism,’ California attorney general could follow suit.
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RT board backs off from proposal to end monthly paratransit passes
Fare increases still on the table to deal with mounting deficit.
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A family farewell
SN&R has lost a member of its longtime family, former reporter Ruth Y. Ellison.
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Letters for January 28, 2016
Readers respond to the homelessness protest at City Hall.
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Status update: grief
Joey advises readers on how to deal with social media and losing a loved one, overbearing mothers and the cult of perfection.
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Get busy building
Another look at SN&R’s project to unite members of all faiths against hate.
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SN&R partners with Habitat for Humanity on housing to work against hate
Muslims, Christians, Jews and members of other faiths are coming together to build two homes that will sit side by side.
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Sureena Johl, manager of the downtown ice rink
We chat with Johl about fake ice, people falling and love on the rink.
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2016 Sammies nominees
SN&R’s 2016 Sacramento Area Music Award nominees list is live!
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On stage and off
How actor-director Benjamin T. Ismail’s packed schedule dominates the Sacramento theater scene.
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Revel with a cause
Party for a good cause with fundraisers for the homeless, the Sacramento Ballet and women’s-health organizations.
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Realistic and still relevant
EMH Productions stages a new production of the 1956 classic Look Back in Anger.
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Plight of the poor
Journalist Matt Taibbi visits the Mondavi Center to discuss income inequality.
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Boom, crash, pow
Cheer on your favorite crazy trucks, ATVs and speedsters at this crowd favorite.
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Writing witness
Anjan Sundaram’s latest account chronicles his experiences training Rwandan journalists.
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Old-school excellence
Biba’s take on classic Italian dishes transcends foodie trends.
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Sweet surprise
One cupcake shop opens, another closes; Display: California is turning into a bodega; and more poke comes to the grid.
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Chocolate heaven
Cuddle up with your next favorite chocolate maker at the Sacramento Chocolate Salon.
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Oh my Goddess
Annie’s Goddess Dressing is addictive for a reason—a scientific one—but this tumeric-tahini vinaigrette gives it a run for its money.
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Bang your head
Whatever the genre, Peace Killers keeps it gritty, heavy and to the point.
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Eight Gigs: Los Rakas
Panamanian duo redefines hip-hop with major Latin and reggaeton influences.
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Eight Gigs: Eight Bells
Pull out your old bong shaped like the Grim Reaper and prepare your body to get progged all they way out to Mars.
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Eight Gigs: Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame
Big Earl and the Cryin’ Shame lay down the blues at their CD release party at the Torch Club.
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Eight Gigs: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Iconic rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony come back through Ace of Spades in the wake of last year’s E. 1999 Legends.
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Eight Gigs: Black Saddle Hookers
For those who like their rock both sleazy and greasy, check out Black Saddle Hookers.
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Eight Gigs: Will Clarke
Time for a most excellent adventure with booty-shaking bass.
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Eight Gigs: Jesse Cook
Virtuoso Jesse Cook’s Flamenco guitar chops unite diverse and worldly musical influences.
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The snack master
Jacob Golden celebrates his album with friends on and off stage, and Separate Spines’ upcoming EP shows serious ambition.
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Lost at sea
Chris Pine stars in this sunken mess about a true-life ocean rescue.
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Dirty Grandpa
Frankly, we'd like to give this awful Robert De Niro flick zero popcorn guys.
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The 5th Wave
Chloë Grace Moretz stars in an alien invasion young adult flick that basically amounts to The Divergent Maze Games.
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Kung Fu Panda 3
So many fart-poop-and-pee jokes, so little time.
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Dissed by the dispensary
What do you do when the people giving you your medicine start to rip you off?
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