Issue: May 30, 2019
This week, SN&R presents the winners of our 10th College Essay Contest, entries that reflect the struggles and strengths of some of the best and brightest among Sacramento-area high school seniors.
In News, Scott Thomas Anderson reports on the showdown at Sacramento City Hall over Measure U money.
In Arts, we have stories about arts advocates' victory in city budget talks and the popularity of tabletop games, plus a review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? at Chautauqua Playhouse in Carmichael and a preview of the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival, moving indoors this season.
In her weekly Garden column, Debbie Arrington details the impact of our record wet May.
And in Voices, City Councilman Jeff Harris gives his view of the Measure U fight, Jeff vonKaenel reports on Gov. Gavin Newsom's speech to business leaders and I explore the designs for Sacramento's planned new bridge.
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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High school confidential
SN&R’s 2019 College Essay Contest winners share their innermost thoughts.
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Will the real Dems please stand up?
One party in California has all the power—and much of the turmoil.
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Stand and deliver
Can Sacramento’s mayor keep Measure U promises on housing and poverty in face of opposition?
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Bike lane or loading zone?
Sacramento’s protected bikeways can sometimes also be not-so-protected loading zones.
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Spotting a change-maker
ShotSpotter CEO Ralph Clark a finalist for EY Entrepreneur of the Year.
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A bridge to somewhere
The planned span over the Sacramento River is a chance to make a design statement.
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Letters for May 30, 2019
Michelin guide, rideshare drivers, impeachment.
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Gavin Newsom’s message to business owners
New governor tells the 94th annual Chamber of Commerce host breakfast that homeless problem is a national disgrace.
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Michelle Chen: medical school graduate, former college essayist
Michelle Chen won the SN&R College Essay contest in 2010, so we decided to check in with her.
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Army of friends
Sacramento’s tabletop gamers don’t just compete, they build community.
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Back in orange
‘Jailbirds’ humanizes Sacramento women behind bars.
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Review: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner at Chautauqua Playhouse
The 1967 film about interracial marriage gets revived for the stage, even though it’s no longer 1967.
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The Price is Right Live at Thunder Valley Casino
Want to get the experience of The Price is Right live and in-person? Yes!
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May is Bike Month After-party at SacYard Community Tap House
Celebrate the end of the most bike-centric month of the year with an after-party.
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6th Annual Sacramento Black Book Fair
Celebrate the sixth annual Sacramento Black Book Fair with a number of events around Oak Park.
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game at the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
Grab your favorite glove and head down to the cemetery for some history lessons.
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Preview: Sacramento Shakespeare Festival
Amphitheater renovations force Shakespeare to move indoors this year.
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Creatives on edge
The city council agrees to increase next fiscal year’s arts spending after public outcry.
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Savory dishes of India
Preethi Indian Cuisine brings its made-from-scratch buffet game from Davis to Midtown.
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Home cook hesitation
Yolo County has no plans to opt in to a new law that allows personal kitchens to operate as microenterprises.
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Breakfast blend
Smoothies are a quick, easy and healthy way to start the day. SN&R’s writer offers her own simple recipe for morning bliss.
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Quiche with crunch
Besides its extensive drink menu, this little cafe also offers an array of delicious pastries, breakfast burritos and slices of quiche.
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Plant-based sushi dreams
Planet V explores the expansive selection of innovative vegan sushi rolls throughout Sacramento.
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Bud and basketball
What’s the state of black-market, low-grade weed?
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The more you grow
Cannabis is easy to grow if you avoid common mistakes.
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