Issue: August 01, 2019
In this week's SN&R cover story, Scott Thomas Anderson takes a deep look at an effort to the reimagine the Sacramento Zoo, including a possible move, perhaps to the former Sleep Train Arena site in Natomas.
In News, Raheem F. Hosseini writes about a woman who died after being held at the Sacramento County Jail. Chico News & Review writer Andre Byik reports that six victims still haven't been officially identified, eight months after the deadly Camp Fire.
In Arts, Mozes Zarate visits the Chiura Obata exhibit at Crocker Art Museum. In Stage, we have reviews of The Last Match at B Street Theatre and Romeo and Juliet at FreeFall Stage in Folsom.
In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington previews the annual Harvest Day, full of pro tips for gardeners.
In Voices, a housing advocate says the Republican tax cut bill is undercutting a key federal program, and I write about the citizens committee that will help determine whether Measure U money brings economic justice to Sacramento.
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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Recovering the wild
A proposed new Sacramento zoo could be an innovator for animal wellness, sanctuary and habitat.
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What happened to her mom in jail?
Those who are injured inside Sacramento’s jail but die outside of it fall into a blind spot—one the Sheriff’s Department may exploit.
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Too busy to help
California created liaisons for homeless students—and set them up to fail.
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10K and two stories?
City moves ahead with downtown Sacramento housing project despite safety concerns from labor.
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The 99 percent
Sacramento citizens panel pushes for economic justice.
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Tax cut worsens housing crisis
GOP tax cut worsens California’s housing crisis.
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Camp Fire illuminates importance of government services
Roll back tax breaks for the rich and stop corporate giveaways—put that money to work improving government services.
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Timaree Marston: champion for childhood cancer research
After losing her son to leukemia in 2012, Timaree Marston found solace in St. Baldrick’s Foundation and the kindred company of 46 Mommas.
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Weathering the storm
Inside a traveling exhibit at the Crocker: one painter’s romance with California nature, and the trauma of Japanese-American internment.
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Peak August
Five events to get you through the dog days of summer.
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Review: The Last Match at B Street Theatre
Two tennis rivals take it out on the court.
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Review: Romeo and Juliet at Freefall Stages
The classic tale of love and loss makes its way to Folsom.
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‘Lady Bird’ at Crocker Art Museum
Don’t miss ‘Lady Bird’s triumphant return to Sacramento at Crocker Art Museum.
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Fitness Rangers Pop Up Bootcamp at Winn Park
Grab your exercise boots, buckle them on and get ready for the fitness pop-up of your life.
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Auburn Ukulele Festival
The ukulele is celebrated in this Auburn festival.
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The Wiz at Broadway at Music Circus
Don’t miss a second of fun in Oz—where the music just serves to make things more exciting.
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Preview: City of Trees at Sunny Side Theatre Company
A new theatre company sets its debut play right here in Sacramento.
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Shakespeare in Love
SN&R Reviews a new play at Green Valley Theatre Company.
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Can bananas grow in Sacramento?
Pro gardening tips at Harvest Day.
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An Oak Park legacy
Flowers Fish Market has been a neighborhood mainstay for nearly 40 years.
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Off the vine
The first River City Wine Week is set for Aug. 5-11 with tastes and bites, river cruises and events for wine enthusiasts to enjoy.
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Ancient seeds
What’s the longest running original, unadulterated strand of cannabis?
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Keep it clean
SN&R’s guide to unclogging pipes and bongs for a more sparkling smoke session.
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