Issue: September 19, 2019
This week's SN&R cover feature is a collaboration with our colleagues in Chico and Reno about the world of conspiracy theories. Raheem F. Hosseini writes about going down a rabbit hole with sordid allegations involving President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Matt Bieker chronicles the long history of claims that there are aliens at Area 51. And Ken Smith traces the origins of debunked claims that lasers caused the deadly Camp Fire.
In News, there's another joint project: A story about the upcoming U.N. Climate Action Summit published as part of Covering Climate Now, a global partnership of more than 250 news outlets. Also, Scott Thomas Anderson looks into a lawsuit against the Sacramento City Unified School District over how it teaches students with disabilities, African-American pupils in particular.
In our Cannabis Guide, Ken Magri investigated counterfeit vape cartridges and found that while they're cheaper, they could be bad for your health.
In Arts, Mozes Zarate writes about the new album from Rick Estrin and the Nightcats and also reviews Hobo Johnson's new album. In Stage, we have reviews of A Soldier's Play at Celebration Arts and A Stand-Up Guy at B Street Theatre.
In Dish, our Steph Rodriguez helped judge the Sacramento Burger Battle. In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington previews the fall Fall Native Plant Sale.
In Voices, a youth advocate calls on City Hall to use some Measure U money to help clear criminal records, Jeff vonKaenel reports from the Sacramento Metro Chamber's study trip to Indianapolis. And I look at plans to give Capitol Mall a major makeover.
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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Epstein, Trump and … SN&R?
Jeffrey Epstein’s mysterious suicide forces our reporter to confront a 3-year-old question: Who is Katie Johnson and why does he care?
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Cult of misinformation
Camp Fire lasers and other beliefs rooted in vulnerability.
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Space invaders
#stormarea51 started as a joke, but it’s now a big event.
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No more waiting
Coalition files federal lawsuit against Sac City Unified on behalf of disabled students.
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Sutter Health has its day in court
Sutter Health antitrust lawsuit set to open Sept. 23.
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A red menace
Anti-vaccine demonstrator makes a protest statement by lobbing a brimming menstrual cup onto floor of the California Senate.
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Bus a move
South Sacramento residents aren’t happy with city school district’s new, busy bus lot.
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A capital idea
How much is a Capitol Mall makeover worth to Sacramento?
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Letters for Sept. 19, 2019
Sacramento, 5G towers, solar power.
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A second chance
Sac should use Measure U money to clear criminal records.
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Learning from the Hoosiers
Sacramento Metro Chamber’s annual study mission goes to Indianapolis.
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Stevan Teague: Coffee Works coffee roaster and amateur hockey player
Stevan Teague doesn’t just roast coffee—he also plays ice hockey.
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The Nightcat
Sacramento and the blues saved harp player Rick Estrin, whose new album “Contemporary” drops this week.
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Behind the mask
A new exhibit explores self-identity through Mexican masked wrestling.
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Review: A Soldier’s Play at Celebration Arts
War, power and race are dissected in Celebration Arts’ latest.
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Review: A Stand Up Guy at B Street Theatre
Stand-up comedy veteran Jack Gallagher recounts his career in his latest one-man show.
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PARK(ing) Day 2019 from ASLA California Sierra
Check out the miniature parks that will fill parking spaces in Sacramento very soon.
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Sacramento Horror Film Festival at Colonial Theatre
Watch in horror as horror movies flicker across the screen at this festival.
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Chicken Festival in Fair Oaks
Chickens are celebrated in Fair Oaks at this annual festival.
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Free Bike Clinic at the Davis Co-Op
Bicycles need care, too—come get your two-wheeled friend inspected for free.
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Preview: The Thanksgiving Play at Sierra Stages
Before you start carving the turkey, check out this play that scrutinizes the turkey-based holiday.
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Little Shop of Horrors
SN&R Reviews a new play at Sutter Street Theatre.
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Between Riverside and Crazy
SN&R Reviews a new play at Capital Stage.
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Falling together
Hobo Johnson held a live show for his new album at Dimple Records, the 45-year-old chain that’s closing all of its locations this month.
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Edible nostalgia
The Morning Fork, housed in the old Lucky Cafe location, revives the classic diner vibe with American breakfast favorites.
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The Burger Battle winner is …
The eighth annual Sacramento Burger Battle took over Drake’s Barn.
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Island vibes
Big Stump Brewing Company’s small-batch beer menu includes the Aloha Friday, a sour brew that packs vibrant flavors.
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Pepperoni perfection
Pizza Supreme Being’s Pepperoni Square is emblematic of how great pizza tastes.
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Good riddance to fur trapping
California becomes the first state to ban fur trapping and fur sales.
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Counterfeit vapes
Bootleg cannabis vape cartridges are sold in gray markets across the country, including Sacramento.
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