Issue: October 13, 2016
The cover story this week: Scientists and anti-spraying activists are battling over which mosquito-borne diseases you need to worry about most, or are pesticides the real problem here? Alastair Bland has the story.
Elsewhere in the issue: What is doxing--and what happens when a person gets doxed on social media? Raheem F. Hosseini talked to a local Twitter personality who had his anonymity blown; Corey Rodda reports on the 37th annual Take Back the Night rally and its message to a popular presidential candidate; Elsewhere, as we head to the polls in less than a month, SN&R's Jeff vonKaenel reminds our readership of the importance of casting a ballot this election; Also in the book, from Sicilian shores to Sacramento's newsstands, Sasha Abramsky reflects on the perspective provided by a historical place during a turbulent political climate in the United States.
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California’s war on bugs
Scientists and anti-spraying activists clash over which is deadlier: Zika, West Nile—or the pesticides used to control them.
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Snark attack: Ambush of local Twitter smart-mouth sparks doxing debate
Publishing personal information online has been weapon of choice in multiple Sacramento disputes.
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Empowering sexual assault survivors, dumping Donald Trump
Sacramento’s annual Take Back the Night rally calls out Republican presidential candidate following uncovered remarks.
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Casualty of chaos: UC Davis researcher killed while traveling in Ethiopia
Sharon Grey was working on environmental project when she became a victim of reported political unrest that has killed scores.
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Ticket to deride: Sacramento labor group, RT clash over new ride-sharing partnership
Station Link Program offers discounted ride-sharing fares on Golden 1 Center event days.
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Monsters Inc.
By now everyone’s seen the video, heard Donald Trump bragging about forcing sexual contact on women. So why are some still hesitating to disavow him?
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Letters for October 13, 2016
Readers express further thoughts on Donald Trump, pop-up restaurant regulations, porn-industry regulations and the dignity of the mayoral office.
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To call, or not to call
An inexperienced dater with a good heart wants to know how to let a lady know that he likes her.
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‘I’m going to die’
Why one black Sacramento man fears for his life.
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Jillian and Maxum Bruschera, sibling DIY paper-makers
Their Mobile Mill brings paper-making to the masses.
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To the sea
One writer travels to Sicily to make sense of history, politics and his place in the world.
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Unsurprisingly solid
SN&R reviews a new production at Sacramento Theatre Company.
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Review: Romeo and Juliet
SN&R reviews a new production from the Davis Shakespeare Ensemble.
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Political Animals in the City of Trees
The Sacramento International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival celebrates its 25th year with a wide range of critically acclaimed films.
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Garden delight
The B Street Theatre stages a production of Rudyard Kipling’s classic children’s story.
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Blurred lines
Legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp celebrates a 50-year-long career.
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Everybody loves Sulu
Beloved actor and LGBTQ rights activist George Takei takes the stage for a candid talk in Davis.
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Nice, indeed
Legendary composer and songwriter Brian Wilson celebrates the 50th anniversary of Pet Sounds.
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A fresh look
Susan Quinn’s dual biography of Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok is revealing.
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Andiamo to OBO’
OBO’ Italian Table & Bar suffers some culinary missteps, but still manages to feel universally appealing.
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Vodka soda to-go
Can Can Cocktails lets you bring a six-pack of vodka sodas—but fancy—to a party.
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Tubes for home
Now you can eat LowBrau’s sausages without eating at LowBrau.
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Coffee nerdom
Join fellow coffee enthusiasts for remaining Specialty Coffee Week events.
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Why so bitter?
Bitter melons carry a serious bite, making them great in stir-fries and curries.
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Vegan Challenge accepted at Nido
The Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge lasts through all of October, and Nido’s participation is delicious and may lead to more vegan menu options year-round.
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The Skirts have unfinished business
After a decade of a sparse performances, the local rock band returns in a big way.
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Eight Gigs: The Polish Ambassador
Hippies will gather for funky electronica and efforts to fund Nevada City’s first Village Building Conference.
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Eight Gigs: Ghoul School
Ghoul School’s self-titled debut EP is a musical grab bag of all things lo-fi, dream pop and indie rock, with songs about “Chinese Food” and “Whatever.”
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Eight Gigs: SFJazz Collective
SF Jazz Collective tackles some Miles Davis.
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Eight Gigs: The Proclaimers
The Proclaimers walk more than 500 miles to play in Sacramento.
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Eight Gigs: C.J. Ramone
Ultra-catchy pop-punk sounds best when it’s pouring out the mouth of a Ramone; C.J. carries the torch for Johnny, Joey, Dee Dee and Tommy.
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Eight Gigs: Stryper
Stryper brings some good ol’ fashioned Christian glam rock to Ace of Spades.
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Eight Gigs: The Foreign Exchange
Catch some jazzy suites from an R&B duo that’s never shied from expansion.
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Eight Gigs: Maz
Jazzy band Maz plays songs that make ya feel a little and groove a lot.
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Hello, arena
Paul McCartney plays opening night of the Golden 1 Center, and Treasure Island Music Festival holds its last on-island edition this weekend.
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Courtroom dramamine
Holocaust denial may somehow be relevant these days, but that doesn’t mean that this film is important.
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The Birth of a Nation
A glorified student film that turns the life of slave revolt leader Nat Turner into a bluntly linear, Braveheart-tinged act of self-aggrandizement.
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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Tim Burton can’t hold this Harry Potter clone together long enough to stick the landing.
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Cottage cheese
Gov. Jerry Brown just signed legislation to protect cottage cannabis farmers.
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