Issue: April 14, 2016
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The cover story this week: The 420 Issue. Get the latest news on
legalization of marijuana, how Trump's candidacy affects pot politics,
the best edibles and strains, and a history of televised weed.
Elsewhere in the issue: Nick Miller previews SN&R's upcoming court date
with Mayor Kevin Johnson, Kris Hooks visits Sac State's student-run
radio station, Jim Lane reviews Richard Linklater's new '80s college
comedy, Shoka encourages everyone to go meat-free for Veg Week 2016 and
more.
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What SN&R learned from its legal battle with Kevin Johnson—and what could happen next
A routine request for public records led to our next court hearing on April 22.
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Sacramento region’s crude oil concerns hinge on Benicia council
Local activists ask elected officials to block Valero’s plan to ship oil by train.
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Tentative deal averts strikes at Sac State, other CSU campuses
Administration concedes to 10.5 percent pay raise after faculty union scheduled strike.
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Moving on: Nick Miller’s last week at SN&R
SN&R co-editor Nick Miller is off to his next act, as editor-in-chief of Oakland’s longstanding alt-weekly, the East Bay Express.
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Letters for April 14, 2016
Readers weigh in on the changing demographics of Little League baseball.
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Under pressure
Joey helps readers to work through dating, divorce and marriage.
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How Kevin Johnson’s lawsuit against SN&R set in motion events that led to his political destruction
K.J. vs. SN&R returns to Sacramento County Superior Court on April 22.
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Tia Gemmell, snapping Sac’s suits
She photographs high-society, so you better believe she has opinions about hors d’oeuvres.
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KSSU celebrates 25 years as Sac State’s scrappy student-run radio station
Going from the airwaves to online streaming, the station’s toughed its way through adversity for decades.
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Review: Chinglish
SN&R reviews Chinglish at Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra.
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Review: West Side Story
SN&R reviews West Side Story at the Woodland Opera House.
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Mother Earth gets lit
Festive Earth Day celebrations of the planet take place in Davis and around the city this week.
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Sure plays a mean pinball
Falcon’s Eye Theatre stages a new production of The Who’s Tommy.
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Record Store Day is a musical holiday
Celebrate Record Store Day with events at two area Dimple Records stores.
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Words on command
ZFG enlists word warriors to participate in its National (Guerrilla) Poetry Month campaign.
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Back to the ’90s
Siblings Ryan and Jenna discuss ‘90s rock on the Songs for Jenna podcast.
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Shut out the lights, Arco Arena
One last night at the arena formerly known as Arco.
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Juicy health food
Metro Kitchen + Drinkery is a hip spot for a drink and light meal, but a little spendy.
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Spice it up
A spice shop opens downtown; Block Butcher Bar adds lunch; a new poke shop sets itself apart; and the Midtown Farmers Market expands.
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Quick porky fix
When you don’t have time to go to Stockton Boulevard, Dim Sum House is there for you.
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Savor history
Learn about the growth of Sacramento’s food scene—and taste some dishes from its past.
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Taste of spring
They take some work, but fava beans taste true to the season.
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VegWeek dares you to be meat-free
Yes, this is about you, person who claims to eat vegan most of the time.
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Duke Chevalier’s eclectic embrace
With his new project, Sam Eliot Stern finds creative freedom.
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Eight: Gigs: Sister Crayon
Welcome back electro-soul homegirls Sister Crayon.
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Eight Gigs: George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
All aboard the funky flying saucer—time to get down!
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Eight Gigs: G. Green
From house shows to obscurity, but still deserving an official goodbye, G. Green says farewell.
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Eight Gigs: Sun Valley Gun Club
Sun Valley Gun Club is just too rocking to be called a bunch of slackers.
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Eight Gigs: Destroy Boys
Feminist garage-rock trio Destroy Boys performs at Dimple Records in Sacramento for Record Store Day and in celebration of their EP Grimester.
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Eight Gigs: Joan Osborne Acoustic Trio
Joan Osborne of “One of Us” fame tours in support of her latest full-length album.
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Eight Gigs: Cameron Calloway
Is there a better way to spend your Tuesday night than a free show filled with Cameron Calloway’s bright, acoustic soul tunes?
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Eight Gigs: Chuck Prophet & Garland Jeffreys
Roots-rock veterans Chuck Prophet and Garland Jeffreys stop through on their West Coast tour.
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Hometown lovin’
Joanna Newsom treated the Crest like home; and Esso P’s debut feels bound to be criminally overlooked.
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School daze
This new movie might as well be called Dazed and Confused and in College and Five Years Later.
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Midnight Special
This film about a religious cult tries to be Spielbergian until it doesn’t.
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Demolition
A crock of malarkey costs $1.25 in this cliché Jake Gyllenhaal flick.
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Everybody Wants Some
Keep an eye on Glen Powell in Richard Linklater's latest, which follows in Dazed and Confused’s stoner path.
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Hardcore Henry
Sharlto Copley rises above this gimmicky bionic man vs. vicious warlord movie.
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4/20 and the future
It’s time to reflect on the progress made to free cannabis.
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The 420 Issue
The future of legalization, pro tips on edibles, strain reviews and more hit your stash in our annual pot issue.
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Sacramento medical-cannabis stakeholders discuss the Adult Use of Marijuana Act
“Is it the step everyone wants? No. But it’s a step.”
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On weed, whitewashing and how the cannabis industry must work to create more opportunities for women and people of color
“Whiter than a Wonder Bread-and-mayonnaise-sandwich served with a side of whole milk.”
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Edible medical cannabis is not your mom and dad’s reefer. Here are 13 do’s and don’ts
“DON’T leave your edibles where pets and children can get them.”
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SN&R marijuana expert Ngaio Bealum’s favorite strains of the year
“I smoked a bunch of weed this year.”
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RIP Sacramento medical-cannabis activist Ryan Landers, 1971-2016
“My goals are for the sick. That’s something I cannot compromise.”
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Netflix and chill with memorable marijuana-themed TV episodes of yore
“No, Aunt Bea and Floyd the Barber don’t trade dabs while Opie and Andy are off at the ol’ fishing hole.”
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Bong appétit
A Sacramento food writer revisits least-favorite foods to see if they're tastier—on weed.
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Our writer gets lifted and reviews Batman v. Superman and Life of Pablo
Can a higher perspective change your mind about art?
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