Issue: May 16, 2019
In this week's SN&R, the cover feature explores the challenges ahead as California's population gets older, with stories produced by a collaboration by CALMatters and public radio stations across the state.
In News, Stephen Magagnini talks to Sacramento Bishop Jaime Soto, who says transparency will help the Catholic church get through the clergy sex abuse scandal. Howard Hardee unveils a new poll from Valley Vision on what Sacramento-area residents believe about climate change.
In Arts, Rachel Mayfield writes about a documentary that former Sacramento Bee reporter Ed Fletcher is working on about a local public decency trial that drew national attention. We also have reviews of The Other Place at Capital Stage and Carrie, the Musical at Capital City Theatre.
On our new Home & Garden page, Debbie Arrington says that succulents are becoming popular social media darlings.
In Voices, a Fair Oaks leader announces he's a candidate for Sacramento County supervisor and I announce SN&R's fiction and poetry contest.
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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Can’t afford to retire, can’t find a job
Growing numbers of elderly Californians still have to work.
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Who will care for the elderly?
Seniors and the state depend on families to help provide basic caregiving.
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Rogue code
Former defense attorney and her landlord have a lot of problems with one code enforcement officer.
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No more secrets
Sacramento’s bishop preaches transparency on clergy sex abuse.
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Climate change consensus
New poll shows Sacramento believes in climate change.
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Hot off the grille
Is California ready to legalize roadkill cuisine?
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What happened after the Dark
Author of Golden State Killer book didn’t live to see suspect’s arrest, but a recent paperback edition includes SN&R’s look at the aftermath.
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Justice at close range
DA gets convictions in several cases of violence against intimate partners.
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Calling all writers
SN&R is having a fiction and poetry contest, and the winners will appear in a special issue on July 18.
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Letters for May 16, 2019
High school theatre, downtown construction, theatre review.
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A real-life rom-com
Some long-distance romances should stay that way.
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Time for a change
New candidate for Sacramento County supervisor says it’s time for a change.
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Hayden Partain: Sacramento Republic FC midfielder
Shooting for his goals.
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The right to dance at the Pink Pussy Kat
A new documentary explores a local trial that challenged public indecency standards.
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Funding the form
A gift by two late figurative painters will help emerging LGBTQ artists.
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Review: The Other Place at Capital Stage
A scientist makes an unexpected discovery about herself.
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Review: Carrie: The Musical at City Theatre
The musical adaptation for the story of an unhinged, telekinetic teen gets a revival.
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Family Vacation 3 at Nugget Campground
You deserve a family vacation away from all your actual family.
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Raley Field BrewFest 2019
Beer meets the baseball diamond for another installment of BrewFest.
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Mike Brodie Exhibition at Public Land
Public Land brings you another exhibition for their gallery, this time in the form of Mike Brodie.
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Falls Prevention Through Movement for Seniors with Sacramento Ballet
See what ballet has to offer seniors in fall prevention classes.
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Preview: ‘Fast Forward’ at the Sacramento Ballet
The season caps off with three short works that represent the evolving art of ballet.
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Holmes and Watson
SN&R Reviews a new play at B Street Theatre.
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Ugly Lies the Bone
SN&R Reviews a new play at Big Idea Theatre.
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Succulents grow on you
Easy to grow succulents growing in popularity.
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Land Park’s sacred cow
The fake Hereford cow on the roof may lure customers, but Riverside Clubhouse’s affordable happy hour and friendly service keeps Land Park residents visiting.
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B (Street) is for brunch
B Street’s Boozy New Play Brunch lets audiences take in new scripts with mimosas in hand.
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Kushy brew
Cannabis terpenes brewed with an Imperial New England-style IPA? Track 7 Brewing Company will take that bet.
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Whimsical frosty treats
Forget scoops of ice cream. At 8 Fahrenheit in Land Park, it’s all about Thai ice cream rolls.
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¡Vegan loco!
Vegans find small thrills where they can when dining out—like in East Sac.
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Yin-yang blues
For a roots artist with some grisly memories, there’s always room for a dark tune.
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The smoker’s toolkit
You don’t need to carry around a utility belt full of cannabis gear.
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How much is too much?
In rare cases, cannabis use disorder is a genuine struggle.
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