Issue: February 07, 2019
This week, SN&R focuses on the latest homeless count in Sacramento County. Scott Thomas Anderson went out with volunteers doing the tally, and also reports on the different numbers on homelessness--and how those numbers are used. Raheem F. Hosseini uncovers a curious move by the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency right before the count.
In News, we have a story about how local law enforcement appears more concerned about leftist protestors than neo-Nazis. Kate Gonzales talks to East Sacramento residents concerned about a second body found in McKinley Park's pond.
In Arts, Patrick Hyun Wilson looks at a new street photography exhibit at the Crocker Art Museum, and Mozes Zarate assesses the lineup of acts at the upcoming Sol Blume festival.
In Voices, a native Sacramentan writes in this week's guest essay that she doesn't recognize her city any longer, Jeff vonKaenel says the Sacramento Metro Chamber is becoming less partisan and I have an update on Melinda Welsh, SN&R's founding editor, whose life has taken a remarkable turn.
As always, thanks for reading. Feel free to click the links below. Don't forget to pick up a print version of SN&R for exclusive event picks and other content.
–Foon Rhee
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Making the homeless count
SN&R goes inside the effort to count Sacramento County’s homeless population.
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A reason to doubt the count
Government agencies rousted dozens of homeless people days before volunteers were supposed to count homeless people.
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Fear of the left
Police ordinance, antifa investigation suggest authorities in Sacramento are more concerned with leftist groups than the far right.
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Perilous pond
Second dead body in less than four years reignites debate over East Sacramento amenity.
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S is for sponsor
Area activists have built a support network for Central American asylum seekers released from ICE custody.
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Wise words from Melinda Welsh
SN&R’s founding editor prepared to die of cancer. Then a miracle happened.
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Letters for February 7, 2019
Keep film reviews, and keep marching.
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Take a hard look in the mirror
Look inward to deal with resentment.
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My city is gone
A born and raised Sacramentan questions what “revitalization” and change will mean for longtime residents.
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The inclusive tent of Amanda Blackwood, new Sacramento Chamber CEO
Sac Metro Chamber’s 124th annual Dinner & Business Awards event hints at a new direction.
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Sloane Read: Sacramento’s premier soap refiller.
Sloane Read runs Refill Madness, a store that lets customers bring their choice of container to fill to the brim with soaps, lotions and more products.
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Life through a lens
Crocker Art Museum’s “The Roaming Eye” exhibit captures the evolution of street photography worldwide.
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Appetite for the outdoor festival?
Sol Blume brings buzzing R&B artists to Cesar Chavez Plaza.
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Review: “STOMP” at Broadway Sacramento
All the bells, whistles, newspapers and brooms get rolled out for Broadway on Tour’s “STOMP.”
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Review: ‘Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ at Green Valley Theatre Company
Green Valley Theatre Company’s triumph of a comedy about murder and romance benefits from a remarkable team of local theater aficionados.
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Tarana Burke at Sac State University Union Ballroom
The original founder of the MeToo movement, Tarana Burke, comes to Sac State to speak in honor of Black History Month.
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A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer at the Guild Theater
A collection of monologues from storied playwrights explores the experiences of women and girls rising up against violence.
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Sacramento Bacon Fest Skee-Ball Tournament at Two Rivers Cider
Sacramento Bacon Fest is here, and that means one thing: It’s time for … Skee-Ball?
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US Quidditch West Regional Championships at Maidu Regional Park
Quidditch exists, and the best players around are coming to a park near you.
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Sacramento Darwin Day at La Sierra Community Center
Celebrate Charles Darwin, almost 210 years after his birth and 160 years since the publication of On the Origin of Species.
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Preview: Keith Lowell Jensen at Harris Center
Local comedian Keith Lowell Jensen will record a stand-up special—live, and with you in the audience, potentially.
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The Guardians
SN&R reviews a new play from Resurrection Theatre.
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Life lessons with Dirty Sprite
A$AP Rocky danced on cars dangling in mid-air, but it was the unscripted moments during the hip-hop star’s Golden 1 Center show that hit the hardest.
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From México with love
A taqueria that does pork well in savory and comforting dishes, Taqueria Hecho en Mexico is a South Sac staple for authentic cuisine and specialty plates.
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Swine tasting
Bacon bites, bacon brews and bacon competitions can only mean one thing: Sacramento Bacon Fest is back.
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Shots for breakfast
The best part of waking up… is pancake shots at Bacon & Butter.
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Meat candy
Grab a bag of LJ’s Jerky, made by a Sacramento company that touts a more than 20-year family recipe with original and spicy flavors of crisp, sweet-and-fatty jerky.
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Valentine’s dinner for vegan lovers
Pho Fresh created a unique six-course Valentine’s Day dinner for plant-based lovers.
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Cult of Ned Flanders
Okilly Dokilly makes metalcore inspired by the “Simpsons” character.
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Making a sale
Ngaio receives an offer for large quantities of cannabis and shrooms on Twitter. Does he bite?
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Hemp, hemp hooray
With the new farm bill comes provisions to allow farmers to grow hemp, which SN&R’s cannabis expert says has myriad positive and sustainable uses.
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