Issue: November 03, 2016
The cover story this week: Sheriff Scott Jones is running in the race for the 7th Congressional District, but can voters reach a conclusion as to what his politics really are, or will his controversial history as sheriff complicate his bid for congress? Scott Thomas Anderson reports.
Elsewhere in the issue: As a turbulent election season comes to a close, Socialist candidate Gloria La Riva and her running mate, Dennis Banks, see renewed hope for the future of third-party politics, Dave Kempa has the story; how much does the California Environmental Quality Act impact development? A new study has some answers, Matt Kramer has the scoop. Elsewhere, Measure B aims to create positive changes for those with mobility-challenges, Russel Rawlings provides some insights. Also in the book, Mozes Zarate profiles Chris and Sabrina Watson's journey from New Orleans to Sacramento and the creation of their new indie record label, Friendship Fever.
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Badge of mystery
Charismatic candidate or embattled lawman—who is the real Sheriff Scott Jones?
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The 2016 election’s unexpected fringe benefits
A presidential election with two unpopular big ticket candidates strengthens third-party appeal in California—but to what end?
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Clearing CEQA: Study vindicates California environmental law as having less impact on development than previously claimed
Golden 1 Center benefited from recent Steinberg CEQA tweak.
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Ticket to a fight: Video depicts violent confrontation between Sacramento light-rail security, customers
Couple who had purchased tickets were detained for ‘delaying officers.’
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Thought for food: Green vegetables, healthy diet can stave off cognitive decline, say UC Davis nutritionist
Brain foods address part of a series of talks hosted by UC Davis MIND Institute in Sacramento.
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Political evasion
Journalistic transparency and the effort to interview this week’s feature subject.
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Letters for November 3, 2016
Readers debate suburban sprawl vs. smart growth, Donald Trump and upcoming ballot propositions.
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Shadowboxing
Joey takes a break from answering questions to confront the shadows in all of us.
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Measure B’s ticket to ride
Why one mobility-challenged rider is on board with the transit funding measure.
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The legal system is rigged
Meritless lawsuits can be used to intimidate.
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Luis R. Campos-Garcia, papier-mâché skeleton artist
The art director of Sol Collective helps to bridge many cultures into a more respectful understanding of Día de los Muertos.
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Friendship Fever forever
With Imaginary Tricks, Minihorse and more signed on, Sacramento’s newest indie record label becomes one couple’s second chance.
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Short attention span theatre
SN&R reviews a new production from Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre.
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Review: The Sound of Music
SN&R reviews a new production from California Musical Theatre.
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Fall back, do something new
Take the extra hour from Daylight Savings ending and put it good use this week.
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The odd and the interesting
Resurrection Theatre stages a new production of this 1993 Steve Martin comedy.
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August: Osage Country
SN&R reviews a new production from Capital Stage.
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Sunset Baby
SN&R reviews a new production from Celebration Arts Theatre.
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Touring, eating
Under new ownership, Local Roots Food Tours provide edible and historical bites of downtown.
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Sweet overload
Takumi Izakaya serves yakitori, ramen and sushi with inconsistent results.
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Spanish red steal
Leave it to Grocery Outlet to stock an excellent grenache from Spain for only $5.
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Sweets for adults
Try peanut butter caramels and other custom-made treats at Andy’s Candy Apothecary.
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Wine country in a mall
Bailarín Cellars celebrates the grand opening of its tasting room inside Insight Coffee Roasters at the Pavilions shopping center.
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Tastes like California
Why shouldn’t we give into stereotypes and eat avocados every day?
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Such a nasty Gary
Gary dairy, quite contrary: A Facebook tirade about vegan cheese turns into a petition to rename it Gary.
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Drug Apts. are too punk for TV
How a bunch of co-workers formed one of Sacramento’s most elusive, haunting rock bands.
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Eight Gigs: Danny Secretion’s Lame Ass Birthday Bash
Rock out to killer punk bands and donate to the American Cancer Society in one fell swoop at Danny Secretion’s five-day Lame Ass Birthday Bash.
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Eight Gigs: RAD
Join RAD, Cross Class, It’s Casual and Enemy Fire at Cafe Colonial for the epitome of ’80s-style hardcore, punk and thrash.
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Eight Gigs: The Body
The Portland metal duo breaks all rules with otherworldly grace.
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Eight Gigs: DT & the Deplorables
Head to Luna’s Cafe for one night of much-needed comic and musical relief from this election cycle.
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Eight Gigs: Cherub
There’s no shortage of snark when this Nashville electronic duo takes the stage.
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Eight Gigs: Michael Doucet & Tom Rigney with Flambeau
Sometimes, we all need a little spice in our life.
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Eight Gigs: Ape Machine
Get ready to let down your hair for some head banging while hard-rocking Ape Machine owns the stage.
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Eight Gigs: Maná
Iconic Latin pop group Maná plays at Golden 1 Center.
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Rock ’n’ jazz
The Pixies proved why they’re considered so revolutionary at Ace of Spades, and Jacam Manricks brings a little New York jazz to Sacramento.
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Not the internet ones
It may be unnecessary, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad.
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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Tom Cruise is serviceable in a franchise that’s quick becoming the anti-Mission: Impossible.
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The big moment
It’s time for California to reclaim its place as the national leader in cannabis.
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