Issue: June 09, 2016
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The cover story this week: Arts & Culture editor Janelle Bitker spends time with ZFG, the socially conscious hip-hop art collective that aims to change Sacramento one word, beat and dance move at a time.
Elsewhere in the issue: Dave Kempa takes a hard look at the Sacramento Police Department's bike bait program; Aaron Carnes goes behind the scenes with the iconic Sacramento pop-punk band, The Bananas; Bev Sykes previews the new season of the Music Circus, and Daniel Barnes explains why Andy Samberg's new film Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping is actually pretty good.
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Art for the people: ZFG’s quest to revive the streets
How the members of ZFG aim to change Sacramento one word, beat and dance move at a time.
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Locks and chains: Sacramento police laud bait-bike program as justice for cyclists—but concerned residents question the real target
Popular police initiative met with skepticism, fear in south city neighborhood.
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Arsenic and a bad taste: Flawed water contamination study puts Sacramento area schools on the defense
Elk Grove district official says issues resolved at one elementary school.
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Height of debate: Effort to stop Midtown high-rise heads for Sacramento City Council
Preservationists believe Yamanee condominium project could be slippery slope into more tall buildings.
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Lawsuit of attrition: SN&R’s court date against Kevin Johnson delayed again—but for good reason
Newspaper receives additional emails, documents from mayor’s OMKJ account.
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Copping a deal: Graduation controversy doesn’t affect financial partnership between Elk Grove schools, county cops
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department to receive $2.9 million over one year.
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The severe injustice of rape culture
Stanford swimmer Brock Turner’s six-month jail sentence for rape—and the viewpoints of those who support him—makes it clear there’s still mass ignorance about sexual assault.
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Letters for June 9, 2016
Readers weigh in on the different financial requirements of different fire departments.
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Too Zen, Mom
A reader can’t get through to her mother because, as she says, “accomplishment is meaningless.”
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Opiate addiction
When it come to this nation’s growing opiate addiction crisis, can we put the genie back in the bottle?
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Ted Rozalski and Scott Scoville, founders of Beers in Sac
The co-founders of the popular website and app share their plans to make Sacramento the beer mecca of the United States.
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The Bananas’ fast and furiously catchy punk legacy
After 25 years, the Sacramento band still takes goofing off very seriously.
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Under the tent for the Music Circus’ latest season
The 2016 Music Circus calendar promises a pup, new shows and Dr. Seuss.
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Boogie nights
Celebrate the arrival of summer by heating it up on the dance floor.
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The sound of culture
Davis’ Vocal Art Ensemble will hold three concerts this weekend.
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Masters of art
UC Davis brings its MFA thesis candidate show to Sacramento.
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Seerey’s series
Charles Seerey’s mixed media paintings are layers of symbols, color and meaning.e.
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The writing’s on the wall
Two Sacramento artists pair abstract images with words in their work.
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Family shatters
Kyle Chandler’s lower lip should win an Emmy.
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The feline Thriller
Composer David Teie uses science to back up spoiling our kittens with music made just for them. Results are adorable.
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Fancy stamping
Reductive relief printmaking only sounds like a psychological coping mechanism.
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Soft-serve sleuthing
As if spending your afternoon living out your childhood dream of going on a treasure hunt isn’t enough, this particular one is ice-cream themed.
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Donald Trump visited Sacramento; unsuccessfully tried to make facts great again
Our writer attended the presidential candidate’s rally at the Sacramento International Airport so you didn’t have to.
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Korea’s calling
YD Tofu House offers great options for large groups, with big portions and even bigger Korean flavor.
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All aboard the booze bikes
A Sacramento City Council decision allows drinking while operating a specific vehicle; a Milagro Center business opens; OBO’ gets an opening date; and Brunch Boys food truck closes.
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Sweet beans
Grab the El Apiario beans from Identity Coffees if you like your coffee sweet and balanced.
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Meat for the home
Butcher shop V. Miller Meats prepares hot meals for Dinner Box Thursdays.
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Sip and support
Brew for a Cure pairs unlimited beer tastings with a good cause.
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Folsom’s cures for puddle people
Vegan frozen treats are the first defense against melting on the sidewalk. Even in Folsom.
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The Bitter Elegance ushers in the next new wave
Local music veterans unleash a darker, heavier pop.
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Eight Gigs: Justin Martin
Celebrate Requiem Events’ birthday with the guy who crafted an epic minimix about hamburgers.
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Eight Gigs: The Growlers
Jump on the fast-moving beach-goth train that is Costa Mesa band the Growlers.
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Eight Gigs: The Croissants
The Croissants, RAD, the Bananas and more will rock Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen’s Second Saturday concert series with brews from Oak Park Brewing Co.
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Eight Gigs: Foxtails Brigade
Singular chamber-pop band Foxtails Brigade stops over from the Bay Area.
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Eight Gigs: Merdog
Local indie band Merdog celebrates the release of its new EP The Lucky Ones.
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Eight Gigs: Cherry Glazerr
Rising L.A. rock group delights with playful high vocals and distorted garage sounds.
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Eight Gigs: All People
Trombone solos, synths and goth lyrics make All People a punk band of unique design.
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Eight Gigs: Pale Dian
Artsy Austin dark-pop band Pale Dian stops by in the wake of their latest album release.
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Goodbye and good luck
Sacramento loses more promising musicians, and Tim Heidecker sings about hot piss.
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Timber-fake
This popstar biopic spoof sneaks in some laughs but ultimately comes off as light and without teeth.
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Me Before You
The only good thing about this movie is Emilia Clarke, who continues to prove that she deserves to be a star.
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The Lobster
Colin Farrell debates whether he'd rather live as a man or a lobster in this witless satire.
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Kushy endorsements
Does putting a celebrity face on weed make it more appealing to kids? Ngaio has thoughts—especially since he has his own brand of medical cannabis.
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