Issue: March 31, 2016
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The cover story this week: Inside K.J.'s coup. Nick Miller reports on
why 14 mayors are threatening to sue Kevin Johnson and the city of
Sacramento.
Elsewhere in the issue: Raheem F. Hosseini investigates 28 recent
overdoses linked to fentanyl-laced Norcos, Janelle Bitker talks
allergies and punk with Sneeze Attack, Daniel Barnes hate-watches the
new Hank Williams biopic, plus the winners of the 2016 Sammies and more.
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14 National Conference of Black Mayors members threaten Kevin Johnson and city with lawsuit
The mayors and the group’s executive director claim defamation and lost income.
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Doctored pain pills provide new twist in Sacramento’s opioid epidemic
28 overdoses linked to fentanyl-fueled pills.
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Ashby camp attacks Steinberg over funding lead, transfer rumors
Mayor money, mayor problems.
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California Gov. Jerry Brown ends ‘Fight for 15’ with a W
Nearly half of Sacramento County workers could see wages increase as part of deal.
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Heald College parent company owes misled students
Students of Rancho Cordova, Roseville campuses among those affected by $1.1 billion judgment against Corinthian.
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Bernie Sanders can still win the nomination
The Feel the Bern revolution—what with fundraising that outpaces the Clinton machine and a fiery millennial base—still has plenty of legs.
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Letters for March 31, 2016
Readers weigh in on the current state and future of regional transit.
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From malaise to laziness
Joey advises a reader who needs his girlfriend to come out of her funk to help pay the bills.
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SN&R’s founder looks back—and forward—on the paper’s 27th anniversary
SN&R’s founder looks back—and forward—on the paper’s 27th anniversary.
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Sandy Smoley, the ‘Queen of Midtown’
We catch up with former county supervisor Smoley.
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2016 Sammies winners are here!
The 24th annual Sacramento Area Music Awards flew by with killer performances and big hugs.
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Review: The Fantasticks
SN&R reviews Sacramento Theatre Company’s production of The Fantasticks.
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The Davis Musical Theatre Company celebrates decades of drama
For 32 years, the Davis Musical Theatre Company has kept the drama onstage, not off.
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Kick-start your fresh start this spring with various events around the city
So fresh! So spring!
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Darkness at the edge
The actors in Capital Stage’s apprentice program make their stage debut in Subculture.
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Blackberry Winter
SN&R reviews Capital Stage’s production of Blackberry Winter.
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[Title of Show]
SN&R reviews Green Valley Theatre Company’s production of [Title of Show].
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Just like home
Get fed by the Thai mom you never knew you had at Noodles to Thai For.
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Gimme some sugar
Save room for this cherry pie—blood sugar levels be damned.
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Foodie movies
Pair good eats with food porn at the fifth annual Sacramento Food Film Festival.
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Sneeze Attack’s pet sounds
The Sacramento punk band’s approach keeps it raw but chill.
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Eight Gigs: Freddie Gibbs
One of the realest in the Bay Area has gone from rap sheets to rap shows.
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Eight Gigs: KilVega
DJ Kilmore of Incubus and Sergio Vega of the Deftones join forces as KilVega.
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Eight Gigs: The Lurk
The Lurk breathes new life into classic songs by Nancy Sinatra and Chuck Berry, all powered by his arms, legs and trusty harmonica.
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Eight Gigs: Floetry
Renowned songwriting duo Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart step into the spotlight as the critically acclaimed Floetry.
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Eight Gigs: Tango Alpha Tango
For eerie, mood-driven blues-rock, catch Portland’s Tango Alpha Tango as they roll through town.
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Eight Gigs: Joanna Newsom
Joanna Newsom’s latest album showcases shimmering harp and singing birds.
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Eight Gigs: Absu
Thrash band Absu, hailing from Dallas, Texas, brings its top-notch darkness to Sacramento.
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Eight Gigs: globalFEST Live
The “Creole Carnival” brings together renowned musicians from Brazil, Jamaica and Haiti.
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Wigs and wails
The annual Sacramento Halloween Show saw excellent wigs, fake accents and velour jumpsuits; and Male Gaze drops another record.
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Country shlock
Tom Hiddleston is Hank Williams Sr. in this pointless biopic about the famed country singer.
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Eye in the Sky
This Helen Mirren movie isn’t just good, it’s Hitchcock good.
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Ugly in every sense of the word—grimy, incoherent and a stupefying bore.
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You’re the real racist, Ngaio
Pot prohibition may have always been racist, but talking about race is what makes Ngaio the real racist, a reader says.
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