Issue: October 03, 2019
This week, SN&R previews season 35 for the Sacramento Kings with stories focusing on new head coach Luke Walton and the sexual assault case he faces, and on point guard De'Aaron Fox and the key role he'll play for the team to have any playoff hopes .
In News, Scott Thomas Anderson finds that the Capital Park Hotel's transformation from single-room occupancy to homeless shelter could mean less affordable housing, and Raheem F. Hosseini wraps up the latest developments in the Stephon Clark case.
In Arts, Marcus Crowder writes about Sacramento Ballet's second season under artistic director Amy Seiwert, and Steph Rodriguez reports on the reappearance of the mysterious El Gato. In Stage, we have reviews of Skeleton Crew at Big Idea Theatre and Actor's Workshop of Sacramento's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington updates the status of a famous garden in Davis and previews Sacramento's big fall plant and crafts sale.
In Voices, a local activist says that the impeachment inquiry of President Trump validates the Resistance, Jeff vonKaenel highlights a key race for Sacramento County supervisor and I write about one of California's biggest water recycling projects coming to Sacramento County.
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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The court of public opinion
Kings start season with new coach under shadow of sexual assault accusation.
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A Fox will lead them
De’Aaron Fox’s inner circle believes the speedy point guard is ready to become Sacramento’s most important King.
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After the hotel, uncertainty
Will downtown homeless shelter project lead to different people being homeless?
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After banner year for Labor, will workers unionize?
California unions won three major bills at Legislature.
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No justice, no surprise
Officers who killed Stephon Clark reinstated shortly after being cleared by Trump’s Justice Department.
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Open season primary
Susan Peters will retire after 16 years on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. Long live her successor?
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Short shrift for old thrift
Sacramento SPCA forced to close downtown thrift store after more than four decades.
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Facing the forever drought
One of the state’s largest water recycling projects will be in Sacramento County.
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Letters for Oct. 3, 2019
Kamala Harris, Capitol Mall, nuclear power.
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Boring bros
Is Sac a dating desert for women seeking sophisticated men?
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A note from the resistance
House must act quickly on impeachment of President Trump.
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Why a Sacramento County supervisor election is so important
If Gregg Fishman wins District 3 seat, he could end the gridlock.
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Darrion Jeffery: Rapper drops “Dear Sacramento” single
Darrion Jeffery—aka Darrion—dropped a hot single last month in advance of his Sept. 27 album release.
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Grace under pressure
Sacramento Ballet artistic director Amy Seiwert aims to push the company to great heights.
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Big laugh energy
The Elephant on the Block comedy series and Rink Studios bring creativity and vision to North Sacramento.
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Review: Skeleton Crew at Big Idea Theatre
Dominique Morisseau’s drama about Detroit auto plant workers takes us back to 2008.
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Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Actor’s Theatre of Sacramento
The popular Shakespeare comedy is just a little too Shakespearean.
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Giant Pumpkin Festival at Elk Grove Park
Giant pumpkins are headed to Elk Grove to compete against (hopefully) slightly smaller pumpkins.
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Cream of the Crypt at Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
Get your dose of the spookiest month with the spookiest historic location in town.
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Heartstoppers Haunted House
Get your pants scared clean off at this haunt.
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Kids & Teens in the Kitchen at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op
Get your kid cooking some enchiladas.
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Preview: ‘Two Blind Bitches’ at Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre
Local theatre goes behind bars in this prison dramedy.
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Stream: Lodge 49
Watch this shaggy-dog heroic quest before it disappears like the working-class people it depicts.
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A beautiful garden, a big sale
Davis recognizes a garden, Sacramento clubs join forces.
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Post Malone, post-show
Post Malone brought somber pop tunes to 15,000 fans at Golden 1 Center on Sept. 19.
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Curry and California rolls
Banzai Sushi’s expansive menu beckons patrons to try more than just bento boxes and chicken teriyaki.
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White Claw’s grip
Is fruity hard seltzer here to stay or will it fizz out like Zima?
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Rice-made spirits
Rancho Cordova distillery sources one homegrown ingredient to make its signature whiskey sing.
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Taste of Spain
Alaro Craft Brewery takes Sacramentans on a trip to Southern Spain with its delicious tapas.
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Sac goes vegan in October
About 40 Sacramento area restaurants are participating in the ninth annual Vegan Chef Challenge.
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Catman returns
Masked musician El Gato reemerges with an upcoming album.
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Baking with CBD
What is the best way to cook with CBD, and what type should I be using?
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The science behind the high
Cannabis educator and consultant Emma Chasen spoke to SN&R about the science behind your high.
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