Issue: September 29, 2016
The cover story this week: SN&R's Rachel Leibrock profiles Terra Lopez and Dani Fernandez, once known locally as Sister Crayon, now known nationally as Rituals of Mine, and reports on the struggles and heartbreak along the way.
Elsewhere in the issue: New details in the Joseph Mann case come to light as new video released captures two officers seemingly trying to hit Mann with a patrol SUV, Raheem F. Hosseini has the story; Learn more about Sean Thompson's extensive history of protest and activism, and how this may connect to the September 21st pie-ing of Kevin Johnson, Nick Miller has the scoop. Elsewhere, new data reveals that black students are being disproportionately disciplined nationwide, so how does the Sacramento Unified School District reflect this new data? Graham Womack reports. Also in the book: What do some residents of Mexico City think of Trump? Bert Johnson went to Mexico and found out just that!
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Rituals of Mine are sisters in arms
With a new name and album, the Sacramento band formerly known as Sister Crayon takes on the world.
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Our writer traveled to Mexico City, where citizens had some choice words for the GOP candidate
Some Mexican citizens predict Donald Trump will win in November. Others call his campaign a joke, but not a funny one.
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Hit and gun: Sacramento cops who fatally shot Joseph Mann seemingly tried to run him over first, video reveals
‘We’ll get him,’ officer tells partner shortly before mentally ill man shot 14 times.
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Why did Sean Thompson put a pie in Kevin Johnson’s face?
From Occupy to Ferguson, SN&R looks at his history of Sacramento activism—and frustration.
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Unequal discipline: Sacramento City’s black students get kicked out of class way more than their counterparts
Attempts at ‘restorative justice’ have become flashpoint in districtwide labor negotiations.
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Rent to groan: Sacramento startup makes it easier for landlords to rate tenants
Twitter users demand answer to question Comstock’s business profile didn’t ask.
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Cap and degrade: State’s landmark emissions program allowed rich companies to pollute more
New California legislation aimed at closing the loopholes in the system.
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Fraud squad: Sacramento County DA unit prosecutes real estate crimes—slowly
Real estate fraud costs local residents $12.7 million.
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On pie and protest
There’s a difference between self-defense and machismo-fueled violence and this isn’t an action movie; it’s real life with consequences.
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Letters for September 29, 2016
Readers reflect on an aggressive Letter of the Week, the role of bio-engineering and the legalization of pot in California.
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Bad practice
A dad gets racist after showing up unannounced to a soccer scrimmage and seeing his daughter with her black boyfriend.
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A model for Sacramento
A visit to Twin Cities demonstrates cities can have compassion for all citizens.
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AndYes, poet and improviser extraordinaire
The ZFG poet talks about the rules of improv, how kids have far less mental bullshit and how to be a beam of light while living with depression.
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Review: Speed-the-Plow
SN&R reviews a new production at the B Street Theatre.
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Review: Death of a Salesman
SN&R reviews a new production by the Actor’s Workshop of Sacramento.
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Asking for a (furry) friend
Take an opportunity to give back to the animal-rescue and support organizations that help make the world happier.
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Star search
Sacramento City College’s City Theatre stages Luigi Pirandello’s 1921 play.
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Let’s talk about food
Farm Tank brought experts from around the country together to talk about the future of food.
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Expect the unexpected
At the end of some confusion lies Haveli’s often delicious Pakistani food.
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How ’bout them lemons?
Wheel Lemonade uses lychee and basil to jazz up a standard sipper.
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Teriyaki redemption
The Japanese Fall Food Sale is here, which means you can order home-style Japanese meals now and enjoy them next week.
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Last licks of summer
Soon, you’ll be too cold for ice cream—take advantage of the vegan-friendly treats at the Good Scoop in Davis.
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Flourish’s strength in emotion
Sacramento singer Amber DeLaRosa unleashes waves of powerful feelings.
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Eight Gigs: NorCal Noisefest
Get noisy with the longest-running noise fest out there.
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Eight Gigs: A Tribe Called Red
The Canadian deejay collective battling colonialism with First Nations EDM.
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Eight Gigs: Frank Jordan
It’s time to check out what a SN&R writer called “easily one of the most unforgettable bands this city has produced.”
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Eight Gigs: 50-Watt Heavy
Joseph Kojima Gray’s full-bodied vocals paired with layers of groovy keys, steady percussion and catchy guitar make 50-Watt Heavy a band everyone can get behind.
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Eight Gigs: The Elders
Be a good kid and listen to the Elders, among others, this weekend.
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Eight Gigs: Dave Rawlings Machine
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings stop through Sacramento hot off the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival.
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Eight Gigs: Paul McCartney
A surviving Beatle helps put Sacramento on the map.
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Eight Gigs: Zimmer
Lift up your spirits with the light-as-a-feather house beats of French deejay Zimmer.
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The party crew
HOF Day delivers a large-scale hip-hop and electronic party; and Sac PorchFest returns with a free afternoon of music in Midtown.
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Delightful disaster
A surprising turn from director Peter Berg brings about one of the best blockbusters of the year.
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The Dressmaker
Kate Winslet stars in this overly quirky story about a fashionable woman who returns to her simple hometown.
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Bridget Jones’s Baby
The third film in the series is more class reunion than legitimate drama.
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Dark Horse
The interviewees are the main attraction in this documentary about the racehorse Dream Alliance and the working-class folks who trained him.
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One forward, one back
Ngaio reflects on the work needed to ensure stoners at a pot festival can openly smoke without getting hassled.
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