Issue: October 17, 2019
In this week's cover story, Rachel Mayfield and Maxfield Morris try to become YouTube stars—and learn about our social media age along the way.
In News, Scott Thomas Anderson chronicles the widespread disruptions from PG&E's biggest-ever wildfire prevention power shutoff. We also have coverage of a last-ditch effort by preservationist s to save the state Capitol fountain, plus a new development in the tangled tale of Jeffrey Epstein and President Trump.
In Arts, Chris Macias and Mozes Zarate report from the Aftershock Festival, and Patrick Hyun Wilson profiles Sacramento-born artist Annie Murphy-Robinson. In Stage, we have reviews of the City Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time and Green Valley Theatre Company's production of The Rocky Horror Show.
In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington writes about roses in bloom across the region.
In Voices, a business leader calls for more diversity in the cannabis boom, Jeff vonKaenel talks to Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen about his big plans and I write about the fate of millennials and why they must vote.
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.
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The twilight zones
This is what it’s like to live through a PG&E blackout.
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School’s out, for wildfire
PG&E’s power shutoff closed more than 320 schools.
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Fate of the fountain
Sacramento preservationists make last-ditch effort to save historic landmark on Capitol Mall.
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Wait, ‘Katie Johnson’ actually exists?
Trump’s sexual assault accuser is real—and in hiding—says her former attorney.
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Sacramento County offers final account of its 20-year collusion with ICE
Sacramento County examines final year of sheriff’s for-profit immigrant jail.
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California’s STD crisis
The myth of syphilis is that it’s going away. In California, it’s causing more stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
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Letters for Oct. 17, 2019
Government spending, recycling, impeachment.
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Confronting a rapist
Don’t give a rapist the power over your healing.
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A fair share
People of color should benefit from cannabis boom.
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Sac State plans to connect with community
Transforming Sacramento State into an ‘anchor university’
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Mike Pelley: YouTube scuba diver Merman Mike
Mike Pelley films and publishes his treasure-hunting scuba expeditions.
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Mosh pit marathon
Aftershock has its biggest year, with total attendance of 97,500.
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Bold impressions
Annie Murphy-Robinson channels energy and hundreds of hours into her photo-realistic charcoal drawings.
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Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time at City Theatre
City Theatre’s latest show is a doggone hit.
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Review: The Rocky Horror Show at Green Valley Theatre Company
No toast was hurled at the cast, but plenty of insults were.
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Pancake Breakfast for Dinner at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
Eat pancakes in a new way with the zoo.
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Sacramento Porchfest in Boulevard Park
See what’s going on on folks’ porches in Sacramento’s Boulevard Park.
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Sacramento’s Vegan Food Festival
Get your dose of vegan food in one convenient location.
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Book Club on the Go with the Central Library
Walk and talk about books.
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The people’s Bard
Local director Khimberly Marshall aims to make Shakespeare accessible to everyone with The Macbeth Project.
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Stop and smell the roses
It’s the season to stop and smell the roses.
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Playful menu, nerdy delights
A choose-your-own culinary adventure with a variety of tasty options for burgers, grilled cheeses and mac ’n’ cheese.
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Falling for pumpkin
When it’s fall, everything can be pumpkin spiced.
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Whiskey weekenders
Whiskey is served neat, on the rocks or as playful cocktails at deVere’s Irish Pub in Midtown.
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Worth its weight
Busy weekend brunch menu includes a humongous breakfast burrito doused in house-made, fire-roasted salsa verde with generous portions of pulled pork.
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Tastes of apple country
Take a trip to apple country to savor a variety of vegan goodies.
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Sounds across the divide
Kendrick Scott Oracle’s music builds bridges out of walls.
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The conversation ahead
A conference on the prospective changes within the cannabis industry heard from industry experts, including Snoop Dogg.
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