Issue: May 09, 2019
In this week's SN&R, the feature story by Scott Thomas Anderson asks an important question: If Sacramento is at the forefront of robot car tech, what happens to the people who drive for a living?
In News, Raheem F. Hosseini updates his story about the drama program at Laguna High School in Elk Grove, and we chronicle the latest development battle in Placer County.
In Arts, James Raia looks at the history of Memorial Auditorium and its reopening after a $16 million makeover. We also have reviews of Holmes and Watson at B Street Theatre and Ugly Lies the Bone at Big Idea Theatre.
On our new Home & Garden page, Debbie Arrington previews the popular East Sacramento Garden Tour.
In Voices, a pediatric resident says too many doctors are giving exemptions from vaccinating children. Jeff vonKaenel argues that big corporations must pay their fair share of taxes, and I write about pensions and the city budget.
As always, thanks for reading. To read the full stories, click the links below. But don't forget to pick up a print copy of SN&R for exclusive event picks and other content.
— Foon Rhee
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Rolling job killer
Sacramento boosts automated cars but what happens to professional drivers?
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Not Goodenough
Elk Grove drama teacher resigns the same week SN&R covers student claims of repeated mistreatment.
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Development controversy to Sunset
Conflict swirls over South Placer plans for 55,000 job center.
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Rancho joins the Tour
Rancho Cordova gets a taste of Tour of California, but at what cost?
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White supremacists are trying to recruit college kids, but it’s not the guy you think
A drone pilot with a confused message masks Sacramento State’s real white supremacy threat.
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Pension politics
Rising retiree costs are colliding with Mayor Steinberg’s hopes for Measure U.
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Letters for May 9, 2019
Railyards, cannabis, historic mansion.
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Wedding and work drama
Controlling moms and manipulative coworkers.
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Exploiting fear
Vaccination saves lives, but too many doctors are giving exemptions.
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America’s biggest companies don’t pay their fair share for our infrastructure
Sacramentans head to Washington to lobby for money; costs should be shared by all.
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Rick Yadon: Sacramento Valley Coin Club president
Rick Yadon shares some details of his passion for numismatics—coin collecting.
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Rock in memoriam
The newly renovated Memorial Auditorium is where The Rolling Stones, Ronald Reagan and prizefighters made history.
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Twain of twang
The Tedeschi Trucks Band debuts the remodeled Memorial on May 21.
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Another roundup at the Cattle Club
Nirvana, Tool, Alice in Chains—remembering Sacramento’s ’90s alt-rock incubator.
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Review: Holmes and Watson at B Street Theatre
Sherlock Holmes has gone missing, and it’s up to Dr. Watson to track him down.
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Review: Ugly Lies the Bone at Big Idea Theatre
A war vet with debilitating injuries finds escape through virtual reality.
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BerryFest Strawberry Festival in Roseville
Celebrate all things berries at this festival—and yes, that includes a half-pipe ramp.
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Pauly Shore at Goldfield Trading Post
Catch Pauly Shore in Sacramento, buddy.
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Urban Bicycling and Scooting 101 at City Hall
Want to get the lowdown on how to get down safely? Here’s your chance.
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Waterfront Yoga at the Old Sacramento Waterfront
Get down to the waterfront for a season of riverside yoga.
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Aladdin at Broadway Sacramento
Catch the Disney musical live in Sacramento.
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Preview: Menopause the Musical at the Harris Center
Four women bond over lingerie and hot flashes.
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Alice in Wonderland
SN&R Reviews a new play at Falcon’s Eye Theatre.
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A fabulous stroll
Mothers Day weekend means the East Sac Garden Tour.
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Burns so good
Nash & Proper’s food truck serves Nashville-inspired chicken with spice levels from mild to Cluckin’ Hot.
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The bees’ mead
Two Sacramento companies bring the mead just in time for the spring and summer seasons.
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Sippin’ sake
A nice sipper yields a medium-plus sweetness with a rich, full body, plus it pairs well with the broiled mackerel.
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Hearty scramble
Artichoke hearts, jack cheese, Roma tomatoes and scallions—all in a breakfast scramble? It’s only found at Orphan Breakfast House in East Sac.
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Instant vegan kitchari
A Roseville-based company launches an organic, just-add-water Comfort Kitchari with a flavorful broth of lentils, grains and spices said to absorb digestive-tract toxins.
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The cannaisseur’s bookshelf
Six must-reads that explore the history, medicinal properties and current trends in cannabis.
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