Issue: January 26, 2017
The cover story this week: Strange days are upon us, but SN&R collected a varied guide to rejecting and enduring the 45th president of the United States.
Elsewhere in the issue: 97 percent of scientists agree that climate change is a fact on this planet, perpetuated by humans. But only 27 percent of Americans believe in those numbers, and far less believe that humans are to blame. With a climate-change skeptic for a president, what how is California's environmental community preparing? John Flynn reports; Should Trump and House Republican's stay true to their promise to repeal Obamacare as one of the first acts of power, how will this impact Sacramento's undocumented citizens? Matt Kramer has the story. Elsewhere, in California, 57 percent of voters would like to do away with the electoral college in favor of a direct popular vote for president. How possible is this? Mozes Zarate has the scoop. Also in the book, on the eve of Trump's inauguration, one writer visits Cuba to gain personal, cultural and political understanding; Kimberly Brown shares her story.
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California’s family court system places kids back in the hands of alleged abusers
Profiteering judges, lax oversight and sexism have set up a cottage industry that works against poor parents.
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Squatter’s dilemma: Hoping to prevent next Ghost Ship tragedy, Sacramento officials police vacant buildings as homeless residents seek refuge
Biltmore Hotel and Crystal Ice Plant among seven vacant buildings destroyed by fires in recent years, records show.
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Backpage blackout: Sex workers and advocates fear the worst for marginalized women since site’s partial shutdown
Classifieds website dismantles adult services section due to government pressure as executives face renewed criminal charges in Sacramento.
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Woman erased: Sacramento Business Review deletes mention of female author who criticized all-male panel
Oracle consultant Jessica Kriegel says she was scrubbed from website after Sacramento Bee op-ed.
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Staked out: Sacramento County supervisors set legislative goals amid uncertain political climate
Obtaining CEQA exemption for suburban infill developments tops list.
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Hammer and jail: Sacramento County program offers construction training to the formerly incarcerated
More than a quarter of probation participants scored jobs last year.
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Propaganda 101
It may be exhausting to whack-a-mole every single time President Donald Trump or his team blatantly lies, but each lie must be dissected, exposed and shot down.
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Letters for January 26, 2017
Readers weigh in on the effectiveness of public protest as it relates to President Donald Trump.
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Teach the children
A reader’s ex-wife is enabling their daughter to go against his instructions.
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Donald Trump has to go
Millions of Americans have united around a shared opposition to his policies.
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Mac Worthy, city council’s inscrutable conscience
Mac Worthy’s a man of many opinions, a fact that he makes known to city council on a weekly basis.
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Struggles, creativity and connection
A new art exhibit explores links between art and mental illness.
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Review: The Christians
SN&R reviews a new production from B Street Theatre.
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Review: The Shape of Things
SN&R reviews a new production from UC Davis.
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Political outreach for the rest of us
Want to get involved with changing the world around you, but not sure where to start? Dive in with events around town this week.
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A woman of influence
The life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer gets the dramatic treatment from B Street Theatre.
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The Night Alive
SN&R reviews a new play from Big Idea Theatre.
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Hasan Minhaj is ready to take off
The Davis native’s comedy career is on the verge of the big time.
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The feminine complex
Roxane Gay’s new short story collection explores the lives of complicated figures.
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Ripe for picking
Lovers of all things rusty should heed this American Pickers antique collections call.
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All in the neighborhood
Taylor’s Market, one of Sacramento’s last neighborhood grocers, expands into fine dining with Taylor’s Kitchen.
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Cake Trumps Hate
Freeport Bakery stands up for LGBTQ pride with its pastries, and Tapa the World revives its beer of the month.
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Social brew
A new coffee company in Land Park blends fun into its flavor.
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Hippie breakfast
Next time you go to Lake Tahoe, swing by Ikeda’s for pie, burgers and granola.
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Brews, food and art
The sixth annual Sacramento Bacon Week kicks off with a party at Formoli’s Bistro.
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Call me thin-skinned
Delicata squash offer a sweet alternative to other winter veggies.
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Vegan pizza revolution
PizzaRev in East Sacramento, Zpizza in Roseville and Sacramento Pizza Co. in Folsom are all vegan-friendly joints that offer Daiya mozzarella and faux sausage.
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Out of habit
How Damien Verrett lobbies for personal and musical change.
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Eight Gigs: Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams transforms 35 years of road-weary Americana-playing into art.
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Eight Gigs: The Toasters
The Toasters are one of the first ska bands from the United States and remain one of its most active.
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Eight Gigs: Mark Eitzel
Mark Eitzel’s warm and inviting voice tells tales about the entangled paths that make a life.
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Eight Gigs: Raffi
Children’s singer-songwriter Raffi has recorded and released 30 albums to educate and has inspired young minds for more than 40 years.
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Eight Gigs: Sergio Mendes & Brasil 2017
The Brazilian legend brings the smooth party to Folsom.
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Eight Gigs: The Lique
Get ready for two full hours with Rasar and his band the Lique.
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Eight Gigs: Juicy J
It’s been five years of staying trippy for Juicy J; may he never come down.
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Eight Gigs: Amarok
Doom merchants are on their way to Midtown.
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Beats of Hope
A showcase of beats uplifts a crowd at Sol Collective, and the iconic Records on Broadway takes an indefinite hiatus.
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All that glitters
Matthew McConaughey stars in a twisting, turning picture that could have been great if the writers bothered to mine for it.
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20th Century Women
A movie that reflects its characters: a little aimless but extremely likeable.
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Patriots Day
Despite Mark Wahlberg's self-parodic performance, it's still a gripping portrayal of a response to terror.
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