Issue: July 04, 2019
For the Fourth of July edition of SN&R, we feature four essays from a diverse group of community leaders who all answer the question: What does it means to be an American in 2019?
In News, Raheem F. Hosseini writes that a bill on police use of deadly force doesn't resolve who should investigate the officers. Scott Thomas Anderson updates the legal battle between Sacramento County and the state over the Delta, and also reports on Mayor Darrell Steinberg's response to a new homeless count.
In Arts, Maxfield Morris introduces former astronauts who now play jazz in a band, and Mozes Zarate looks at summer releases by local musicians. In Stage, we have a review of The Tenth Muse at Davis Shakespeare Festival and a preview of Macbeth at Celebration Arts.
In Food & Drink, Rachel Mayfield lists drinks to improve your digestive health. In her weekly Garden column, Debbie Arrington writes about a grassroots movement to get people to buy locally grown flowers.
In Voices, a Sacramento nonprofit leader weighs in on reparations for slavery, Jeff VonKaenel welcomes visitors to Sacramento and I tell my own immigrant story for July Fourth.
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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What it means to be an American in 2019
Four views on what it means to be an American in 2019.
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‘The American story is the immigrant story’
For newcomers, owning a small business is the fastest path to the middle class.
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‘Being an American means standing up for justice’
Fighting hate is the best of America.
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‘None of us is free until everyone is free’
Black and brown trans women are seeking liberty.
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‘Nobody succeeds alone’
Americans must fight for their friends and neighbors.
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The thick blue line
Who should investigate peace officers who take a life? California isn’t the only state to grapple with this question.
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Slap and go
Sacramento County catches Department of Water Resources drilling without permits.
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Stone cold sober
Latest count shows increase in Sacramento homeless.
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Armed and unknown
What did Sacramento police know before they went to the home of a heavily armed cop-killer?
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A smoldering mystery
Arson investigators look for suspect behind Queen of Sheba fire.
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Coming to America
This July Fourth, many of us can tell our immigrant stories.
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Letters for July 4, 2019
Tara O’Sullivan, homeless, railyards.
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Perfect, except for no sex
A sex-less relationship isn’t enough.
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The case for reparations
The impact of slavery lingers 150 years later.
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We built it, and they are coming
Making the town a better place for visitors, and for those of us who live here too.
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Kate Rose: world-class air guitarist
This Sacramento guitarist uses no strings and doesn’t sing, but can air strum like nobody’s business.
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Review: “The Tenth Muse” at Davis Shakespeare Festival
Three women discover the writings of a revolutinary nun during the Mexican Inquisition.
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Preview: ‘Macbeth’ at Celebration Arts
A staged reading marks the first steps in a five year project that reimagines a timeless Shakespeare play.
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Fourth of July Drive-in style Film Festival at Two Rivers Cider
Independence Day isn’t just for fireworks anymore, it’s also for drive-in style film festivals.
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Free Fishing Day Clinic at Howe Park Pond
In a bizarre twist of fate, you were born a human, not a fish—capitalize on that at this fishing clinic.
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‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ at Music Circus
Broadway at Music Circus brings a new-to-them premiere of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone.’
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My Sister’s House 2019 Art with a Heart
Get a dose of art for a great cause with My Sister’s House.
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Del Paso Boulevard Day Festival at King Cong Brewing Company
Del Paso Boulevard is calling your name with a great lineup and a tasty venue.
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Stream Vida
A show created by and for Latinx and queer communities tackles modern socioeconomic issues through compelling narrative.
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Mindful eats
Veg Cafe in Midtown is a plant-based restaurant that serves as a haven for vegans, vegetarians and those who seek less meat.
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Good libations
Here are some digestive drinks to get you back on track once the fireworks are over.
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Fit for a Rolling Stone
Tupelo Coffee & Roasting’s Keith Richards iced coffee drink is two parts espresso and one can of Shasta Cola.
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Heart healthy tacos
Bambi Vegan Tacos food truck serves up fresh vegan Mexican food made-to-order with creative meat substitutes.
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Blazin’ hot
Blaze Pizza doesn’t skimp on the unlimited vegan toppings, and it’s latest is a spicy vegan chorizo that is muy fuego.
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Sounds of summer 2019
Local music releases for the hotter season.
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Cross-faded
What is the best alcoholic drink to pair with weed?
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