Issue: February 04, 2016
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The cover story this week: Fight to rest. Homeless protesters pressure
city as leaders search for solutions. Nick Miller investigates.
Elsewhere in the issue: Raheem F. Hosseini debunks five myths
surrounding homelessness in Sacramento, Kris Hooks talks with a local
mother about the hidden plight of homeless families, Jeff VonKaenel
reports on K.J.'s last State of the City address, Janelle Bitker takes a
peek inside Sacramento's Art Hotel and more.
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Fight to rest: The battle for solutions to homelessness continues at City Hall
This week, homeless protesters begin their third month of occupation as leaders search for answers.
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Debunking five myths about Sacramento’s latest homelessness debate
Our shelters do not have enough beds for everyone, and other necessary facts.
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A homeless mom shares the struggle of raising a family on Sacramento’s streets
Those camping out on sidewalks aren’t the only homeless to consider.
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Rest and unrest: How homelessness becomes a crime in Sacramento
What do protesters really mean when they talk about ‘criminalization of homelessness’?
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Heroin, methamphetamine use drive rise in local overdoses
Lack of residential treatment options add to problem, Sacramento officials told.
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Sacramento sheriff increases visibility for congressional run
Scott Jones stakes out positions on Iran nuke deal, Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership.
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Measure U spent wisely, says half-measured audit
Brevity is the soul of Sacramento consultant’s report.
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Letters for February 4, 2016
Readers respond to the Midtown Neighborhood Association and regional transit funding.
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Hit the reset button
Joey advises a reader to get off the roller coaster and recharge.
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Thoughts on Mayor Kevin Johnson’s final State of the City
The mayor’s final report on the city’s fate was mostly about himself.
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Larry Fox: Artist and owner of that giant chicken
You know, that chicken. You’ve seen it, trust us.
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Sacramento’s Art Hotel gives artists a temporary, creative space of their own
Before the wrecking ball hits, a group of local artists worked to transform an abandoned building into a boutique art installation.
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Plot unnecessary
SN&R reviews Capital Stage’s new production of Love and Information.
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Look Back in Anger
SN&R reviews EMH Production’s Look Back in Anger.
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Mardi pooper
Skip the appropriation of New Orleans traditions on Mardi Gras and go straight to the fatty part of Fat Tuesday.
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Catch the wave
Disney’s The Little Mermaid surfs into town this weekend for a family-friendly outing.
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Into the cold
Admit it, you want to sing “let it goooo” when Disney's Frozen on Ice skates into town Wednesday, February 10.
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Walk this way
Curator Diana Daniels will walk Crocker Art Museum attendees through the Back to Life exhibit on Saturday, February 6.
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Love in the city
A new Web series documents the lives of two trans women seeking love in Los Angeles.
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Here’s the beef
Meet & Eat serves up tasty burgers, big salads and an eyebrow-raising $10 hot dog.
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Piggy pop-up
A permanent barbecue pop-up is coming to Back Door Lounge, and Monticello’s owners open a new restaurant.
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Fatties only
When else can you eat cake with minibabies baked inside?
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Holidays for days
This week, celebrate Lunar New Year or Mardi Gras—or celebrate Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras.
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Drink with the dinosaurs
Tea Rex has the best, most pun-tastic name for a boba tea shop, but Brown Sugar has the best tea.
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Tell the Wolves’ beautiful mess
The Sacramento rock band asks you to put down that beer and pay attention.
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Eight Gigs: Homeboy Sandman
The thoughtful, wordplay-prone emcee headlines ZFG’s compilation release.
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Eight Gigs: The White Buffalo
The White Buffalo, a.k.a. the voice behind the Sons of Anarchy soundtrack, stops by on his California tour.
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Eight Gigs: Cassette Idols
Cassette Idols write energetic, fast-paced garage rock with pop-oriented melodies.
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Eight Gigs: Pato Banton
Pato Banton brings his distinctly English upbeat dancehall sound to the Blue Lamp.
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Eight Gigs: Groundislava
A TBD alum returns for an intimate, underwater DJ set.
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Eight Gigs: Life on Mars
Sixty visual artists plus Mondo Deco, Skywalker and Klaiber pay tribute to the late David Bowie.
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Eight Gigs: Epsilona
Indie band Epsilona brings new songs, new covers and a birthday bash for free at Dive Bar this week.
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Eight Gigs: Cameron Carpenter
Berlin-based organ extraordinaire brings his music to the Mondavi Center.
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Saxual healing
Treasure Fingers brought his sonic gold to Badlands, the Crocker is looking for local musicians to play block parties, and it’s time to get excited for the Sammies.
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How the west was browned
Natalie Portman stars in this messy, sepia-toned revisionist Western.
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Kung Fu Panda 3
So many fart-poop-and-pee jokes, so little time.
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Fifty Shades of Black
The laughs are virtually nonexistent in this spoof of the already-bad kinky sex film.
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The Finest Hours
Everything but the CGI and sound effects are bad in this shipwreck of a film.
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Oil producers gets shattered
A cannabis processing facility gets raided, and the Legislature lightens up on statewide regulations.
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