Issue: February 09, 2017
The cover story this week: Following a storied fighting career, Urijah Faber looks to develop the next UFC stars here in Sacramento, Banksy Gonzalez has the scoop.
Elsewhere in the issue: Dave Kempa goes behind the ownership drama that may yet hurt Sacramento Republic FC's major league goals; Sacramento city and county leaders debate who should move to the top of the housing authority's long waiting list, Scott Thomas Anderson reports. Elsewhere, UC Davis researches warn that intense wildfires are scorching the state's forests beyond recovery, Alastair Bland has the story. Also in the book, little white lies can lead to some pretty big damage, these "alternative facts" can hurt both our political and personal lives. SN&R's advice columnist, Joey Garcia, has the story.
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Urijah Faber’s forces
Following a storied fighting career, The California Kid looks to develop the next UFC stars here in Sacramento.
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A threat to the Republic: Behind the ownership drama that may yet hurt Sacramento soccer club’s major league goal
Republic FC’s omission from MLS bid created chaos in region’s historically stalwart soccer community.
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The poverty list: Sacramento city, county leaders debate who should move to top of housing agency’s long waiting list
Homelessness summit puts joint powers authority in the hot seat.
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California’s lost trees
Intense wildfires are scorching the state’s forests beyond recovery, warns UC Davis research.
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Pipe(line) dream: Sacramento group wants council to put financial pressure on Dakota Access pipeline lender
Seattle divests $3 billion from Wells Fargo after Trump jump-starts pipeline construction.
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Hot topic: Audit urges Sacramento Fire Department to cut heavy reliance on overtime
‘Corrective actions are being taken,’ says city fire chief.
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Legalizing veggies: Sacramento County to bring clandestine produce stands, backyard farms out of the shadows
Unincorporated county residents with little access to fresh fruits and vegetables can now grow and sell legally.
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Letters for February 9, 2017
Readers weigh in on women’s participation in the election, the local arts scene, and the family court system.
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The art of solitude
Having a preference for how you spend time in a personal space does not make you high maintenance.
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Honesty in the time of Donald Trump
It’s the media’s job to find and report on the truth.
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Susan Hoyle, gender-conscious tailor
Local fashion entrepreneur Susan Hoyle launched her pop-up shop to break free from gender-restrictive clothes.
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Little white lies—big damage
Alternative facts hurt both our politics and our personal lives.
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Review: Sex With Strangers
SN&R reviews an EMH Productions take on a Laura Eason play.
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Dennis Russell Davies and Bruckner Orchester Linz do new Philip Glass symphony at Mondavi
In celebration of composer Philip Glass’ 80th birthday, conductor Dennis Russell Davies and the Bruckner Orchester Linz pay tribute.
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Hack into Valentine’s Day
Blow off corporate Valentine’s Day rules for something more genuine.
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It’s OK to drink and dance
The Sacramento Ballet brings its annual Beer & Ballet event to life with new choreography and brewskies.
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Becoming Dr. Ruth
SN&R reviews a new play from B Street Theatre.
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Sneaky romantics
Artists’ Collaborative Gallery’s stable of artists have love on their mind and in their art, including Louise Schiele’s vintage-tinged fiber works.
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Tender little monsters
Alison Ye’s endearing, anthropomorphized chimera sculptures tell tales of love and pain at Fe Gallery.
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The delicacy of broken joy
Archival Gallery presents the visceral heart paintings of Blue Reid and potentially “plant porn” photography by David Seals.
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Put a Zen Threads heart on your sleeve
The Sacramento screen printing company’s anatomical heart T-shirt is simultaneously tongue-in-cheek and romantic.
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Not for sensitive readers
A new book details a massacre during China’s Cultural Revolution.
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Country music is no joke to Bobby Bones
The wildly popular country music deejay brings comedy to the Crest.
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The mystery of sound
Local record label owner Scott Soriano uncovers the history and science of vinyl records.
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Aloha, Tiki
The Jungle Bird transports diners to an island vibe with its décor and cocktails, while its food is hit or miss.
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Steamed up
Momo’s Meat Market receives an outpouring of support after an apparent hate crime damaged its windows; and a self-service bar comes to town.
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Frozen delight
The honey nut old fashioned at Berkeley Bar offers extra flavor in its last sips.
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Tried and tasty
Cafe Bernardo serves a reliably good mushroom salad.
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Get roasted
The head roaster at Argos Caffe in Folsom gives a free roasting demo with complimentary coffee and finger foods.
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In pursuit of pungency
Though it sounds foul, horseradish has its charms.
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Smell more attractive, Valentine
Take your Valentine’s Day date to Capitol Garage’s vegan three-course dinner and both of you may smell more attractive.
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United we sing
A new show series gathers local musicians to express their frustrations through protest songs.
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Eight Gigs: Boy Harsher
Catch a gimp-suit-appropriate night at the Press Club.
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Eight Gigs: Skyler’s Pool
All-ages festival favorite Skyler’s Pool releases a new EP.
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Eight Gigs: Chicago
It’s “Only the Beginning” of a wonderful weekend night out.
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Eight Gigs: Mustard Plug
After more than 25 years performing upbeat, horn-driven ska music for punk rockers, Mustard Plug hits the road.
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Eight Gigs: Tashi Dorji
Tashi Dorji’s experimental acoustic guitar playing is as emotive as it is technical.
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Eight Gigs: Dianne Reeves
The five-time Grammy winning jazz vocalist is a perfect fit for Valentine’s Day.
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Eight Gigs: The Infamous Stringdusters
The artsy bluegrass band will pluck its way to Midtown.
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Eight Gigs: Pregnant Women
So Stressed’s Morgan Fox takes his weird approach to indie rock and applies it to electronic music with Pregnant Women.
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Breaking ground
Blues singer-songwriter Michael Ray invokes bygone spirits of the jazz and blues; and the rap duo behind Run the Jewels celebrates hard-won success.
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Brick bat house
It’s good to see filmmakers remember that comic book movies can be fun.
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The Salesman
Asghar Farhadi establishes himself as the flag bearer for Iranian cinema.
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The Comedian
The filmmakers have the genius to make De Niro and DeVito as brothers but lack the smarts to give them a good script.
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Legal, but unobtainable
Recreational cannabis usage is legal now, but how do you go about getting it?
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