Issue: January 05, 2017
The cover story this week: New year, New mayor. SN&R publisher Jeff VonKaenel sits down with newly appointed mayor Darrell Steinberg to see what he has to say about homelessness, jobs, the arts and much more.
Elsewhere in the issue: Sacramento prosecutors have a history of taking small infractions and misdemeanors the full distance when tensions between activists and law enforcement erupt, at a time when protests are increasingly prevalent, what does this mean for the mobilization efforts of Sacramento's activists? Scott Thomas Anderson reports; California once led the nation in government-sponsored involuntary sterilizations, a shameful ghost from the state's past that may have reemerged, Matt Kramer has the story. Elsewhere, a local journalist remembers covering Fidel Castro's presidency during the height of his power, Edgar Sanchez has the scoop. Also in the book, a picture is worth a thousand hashtags these days and Sacramento's social media food influencers know how to do both of those things very well, Janelle Bitker reports.
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Darrell Steinberg shares his vision for Sacramento’s future
The city’s new mayor talks homelessness, jobs, the arts and more.
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Sacramento activism on trial
Prosecutors crack down on political dissenters through costly misdemeanor trials.
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Sterile judgment: Sacramento woman’s dismissed allegations recall California’s shameful eugenics past
Jury denied musician and activist’s claims of harvested ovary, appeal vowed.
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Pay to know: SN&R to appeal ruling that let K.J. off the hook for legal fees
Legal decision sets ‘unusual precedent’ for public transparency, attorneys say.
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Party crashers robbed in south Sacramento
Woman cut with razor at separate gathering.
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Letters for January 5, 2017
Readers express thoughts on mandatory vaccinations and more.
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Family business
A reader wants to know if it’s wrong to want avoid having his brother-in-law handle the sale of his home.
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Up close with Fidel Castro
A Sacramento journalist remembers covering the late communist president of Cuba at the height of his power.
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Bar Shacterman, backyard beekeeper
The Fair Oaks beekeeper talks gardening tips, buzzing hives and on our world’s looming bee problem.
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The tastemakers
How Sacramento social media food influencers whet the city’s appetite for food and restaurant trends.
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Ease into 2017
Don’t rush to get rid of the 2016 hangover; it was a brutal year.
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Taiwanese snack attack
With impressively low prices, you can feast on sausages, rice bowls and fried snacks at Taiwan Best Mart.
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The sounds of 2017
Life in 24 Frames, Write or Die, PRVLGS, Chrch and more set to release new records.
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Eight Gigs: Rainbow Girls
Folk trio Rainbow Girls returns to their California roots.
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Eight Gigs: Razorblade Monalisa
Enter the post-punk world of Razorblade Monalisa, where the vampires are hungry and the aliens are depressed.
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Eight Gigs: Ghoul School
Slow dance with your favorite dog at this pop show.
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Eight Gigs: The Cuf
Sacramento’s beloved DJ Larry Rodriguez celebrates 20 years of Sunday night dance rituals that revolve around funk, soul and R&B.
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Eight Gigs: Midge Ure
Scottish musician Midge Ure wants you to introduce him to your friend.
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Eight Gigs: The Color Wild
A new indie-pop quartet from Vacaville is already putting out a polished package.
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Eight Gigs: Nef the Pharaoh
A young Vallejo rapper brings a universal message.
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Eight gigs: J. Stalin
One of the Bay Area’s most prolific rappers comes to the Blue Lamp.
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Hardly satire
Paul Verhoeven returns to direct a masterful Isabelle Huppert in this borderline schizophrenic satire.
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Hidden Figures
The lead actresses sizzle with soul fire, but the film itself is too timid and respectful.
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Assassin’s Creed
Like all movies based on video games, this one stinks.
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A Monster Calls
A blend of CGI fantasy and indie therapy drama in which a monster guides a troubled boy. And Liam Neeson voices the monster, because of course he does.
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Gratuitous cannabis
Is it proper to tip a cannabis delivery person?
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