Issue: December 20, 2018
This week, SN&R’s annual Grinch issue features 25 examples from 2018, one for each day leading up to Christmas. See if you agree with the list.
In News, Raheem F. Hosseini follows up his exclusive look at 70-plus hours of video released by Sacramento police by focusing on what the footage says about the war on drugs. Also, Scott Thomas Anderson reports on the latest group of immigrants targeted by ICE for possible deportation.
In Arts, Rachel Mayfield explores Sacramento’s film scene and asks whether it will ever become a movie industry. Mozes Zarate previews a very unconventional holiday event at the Red Museum. In Drink, find out about a new trend that its purveyors say could rival craft beer in Sacramento.
The 15 Minutes conversation this week is with the author of Gritty Girls. Finally, there’s a guest essay on the city’s plans for a sewer “vault” under McKinley Park in East Sacramento.
As always, thanks for reading. Feel free to click the links below. (For an audio version of the events calendar, click on “Listen to SN&R’s picks” underneath the calendar on our website.) But don’t forget to pick up a print version of the newspaper for exclusive event picks, columns and cartoons.
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A confederacy of Grinches
This was the year when America’s heart—and borders— threatened to shrink three sizes too small.
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If the drug war is over, why did three Sacramento men fatally overdose after they were already in handcuffs?
Police body-cam footage shows what happens when small-time drug busts turn on a lethal gamble.
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The fall of sympathy
Fear spreads among Sacramento’s Vietnamese refugees as ICE looks to change deportation rules.
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Bittersweet relief
Yemeni woman allowed to visit dying infant son in California after effect of Trump travel ban draws national attention.
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Panic button catch-up
The city of Sacramento is looking to follow the county’s lead in mandating greater protections for hospitality workers.
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Aiding and abetting
Blame those who enable our Grinch-in-Chief to do all his despicable deeds.
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Letters for December 20, 2018
Readers sound off on Darrell Steinberg’s proposals and Orwellian developer interests.
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Risk and reward
Joey advises a reader to stop worrying about his girlfriend’s love.
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Don’t dump McKinley Park in the sewer
Instead of building a sewer “vault” under the East Sacramento park, the city should modernize its sewer system.
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Ramna Sharma: from software developer to poet
Based on her experiences growing up in Northern India, Ramna Sharma’s collection of poems, “Gritty Girl,” aims to inspire girls.
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Sac gets reel
Can the city transform a vibrant amateur film scene into a legit industry?
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Dude, where’s my Christ?
The Red Museum puts on a Christmas show with noise rock and an original play.
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Review: Halftime at B Street Theatre
B Street’s heavy holiday offering shares a gritty and powerful look at the painful wake of broken men the NFL leaves behind.
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Review: Black Nativity at Celebration Arts
The singing really stands out in this gospel-style performance of the nativity scene from Celebration Arts—it’s “Black Nativity” by Langston Hughes.
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The Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
This is the week of ugly sweater events—take your pick, and check out this one that crawls around the bars of downtown Sacramento.
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The Sactown Throwdown
Get two days of good music in Sacramento, with all your favorite bands (if your favorite bands are SadGirl, Dog Party, Animals in the Attic, So Much Light, Honyock, MLEO, Paul Nicholas Slater, Münechild and Cugino!)
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Interfaith Homeless Memorial Service
Every year, homeless people die on the streets of Sacramento. Come remember them.
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Don’t Tell Sacramento Comedy Show
Learn about the African-American pioneers who made lives in the Sacramento area in the early years of the capital city.
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Drumline Live Holiday Spectacular at Harris Center
Get the most exciting and vibrant Christmas Eve drumline experience you’ll likely ever see.
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Preview: Merry Scary at Knobs & Knockers
Step away from the classy, traditional Christmas fare and step into the burlesque world of Scream Queens Gorelesque.
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Short review: A Christmas Carol
SN&R reviews a new play from B Street Theatre.
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Short review: A Christmas Carol
SN&R reviews a new play from Sacramento Theatre Company.
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Cafe Colonial is not dead
The Blue Lamp owners are leasing the space of the recently shuttered Cafe Colonial.
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The spirit of imbibing
Warm up with the holiday cocktail menu at Karma Brew in Midtown. It’s a cozy corner pub with boozy peppermint hot chocolate and an elevated eggnog martini.
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A ripe time for cider
In a beer-booming city, a new Midtown tap house aims to stake its claim in the beverage game.
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A gentle kick
Clint Eastwood runs drugs to save his flower shop and his relationships.
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The Favourite
British royal history takes an absurd turn, fueled by the destructive antics of Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone.
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Marvel releases yet another superhero movie—but this one is actually fun.
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The art of vaping
Vaping cannabis has grown in popularity through the years. SN&R’s writer offers some useful tips to improve the overall experience.
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