Issue: October 25, 2018
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Cut straight to the heart
From slavery to gentrification, Sacramento’s black barbershops are the witnesses to—and survivors of—a turbulent history.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Blacked out
PG&E defends decision to cut off power to thousands as part of a new reality in fire-prone California.
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Reloading the Metro Chamber
New CEO Amanda Blackwood looks to revive chamber’s relevance following 2016 electoral gaffe.
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Crisis course correction
Sacramento County declares homeless shelter crisis, wrestles with legality of its anti-camping law.
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Ugly manifesto
Why does anti-Semitic propaganda keep popping up at UC Davis?
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Rural rent control?
Mobile home owners in El Dorado County begin organizing after painful rent hikes.
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Support trans rights
The Trump administration’s proposed policy change on transgender rights is cruel, heartless and grounded in fear.
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Letters for October 25, 2018
Readers sound off on Measures U and K and the Sacramento Kings.
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Parenting the parent
Joey advises readers on how to deal with demanding family members.
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Finding ourselves through our elders
American history books labeled Laos as ‘third world.’ My grandmother taught me what they missed.
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A tale of two cities
Sacramento Metro Chamber study mission goes to Brooklyn and discovers income inequality and more.
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Dean Blumberg and Lena Rothstein: Pediatrician podcasters
Doctors Dean Blumberg and Lena Rothstein may not be best friends in real life, but when it comes to their pediatric podcast, they’re “Two Peds in a Pod!”
This article was published on 10.25.18
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SN&R’s guide to a hauntingly good time
Get spooked in Sacramento with these Halloween weekend activities.
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Review: Sweat at Capital Stage
Factory workers in a steel town face catastrophe, as economic circumstances pit friend against friend.
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Review: Times Like These at California Stage
This account of a Jewish actress in Nazi Germany brings powerful performances and intense drama.
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Teen Slasher Improvised Comedy at Blacktop Comedy
All any of us really want at our most primordial level is to be covered in fake blood. That, I maintain, is a good baseline for any Halloween night. This event starts there.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Boo at the Zoo
Celebrate some Halloween kicks at the Sacramento Zoo—amongst the animals. None of the animals made their own costumes this year.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Colonial Theatre
Participate in the most famous audience participation film event in history at the Colonial Theatre.
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7 Deadly Sins at Powerhouse Science Center
Take a refresher course on the deadliest sins humans can think of and why we do them, all while partaking in some beverages.
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Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins shares his photos of things he’s seen along the long pathway of his career and life.
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Preview:The Rocky Horror Show by Green Valley Theatre Company
Get your yearly dose of campy horror on stage from Green Valley Theatre Company’s annual production of ‘The Rocky Horror Show.’
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Short review: Jim Turner’s Come and Gone
SN&R reviews a new play from Celebration Arts.
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Press Start for concierto
One part Twitch livestream of an award-winning video game, one part live-orchestral performance of its soundtrack, “Journey Live” brought a haunting classical score to the Harris Center on October 16.
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A slice of Apple Hill
A fall tradition for most, Apple Hill is an annual destination with plenty of baked sweets, hard ciders and mounds of freshly picked apples to top any day trip this season.
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Drinkable art
Micheladas, Coronaritas, Shandies and more, these beer concoctions will test the purist at heart with a new take on how to enjoy a cold brew.
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Hearts of gold
The Gold Souls bring back feel-good blues and jazz.
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Straight dope
Van Groeningen portrays an endless cycle of drug abuse and family struggle.
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Yoga transcended
Bend and Blaze combines cannabis with its classes for an elevated experience.
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Indulge: Dining Guide
INDULGE in the latest fine food and drinks highlighted in our biannual dining guide.
This article was published on 10.25.18