Issue: October 24, 2019
In this week's cover feature, Steph Rodriguez leads our coverage of Sacramento's growing and diversifying coffee culture that makes it "Coffee Capital."
In News, Scott Thomas Anderson talks to parents who have pulled their special-needs children out of Sac Unified schools because of bullying. We also have updates on the antitrust lawsuit facing Sutter Health and health care for jail inmates.
In Arts, Mozes Zarate reports on Sacramento's rich history of underground and DIY music venues and Maxfield Morris previews comic Lewis Black's show. In Stage, we have reviews of The Humans at Capital Stage and Macbeth at Celebration Arts.
In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington writes how using coffee grounds can perk up flowers and plants.
In Voices, state Sen. Richard Pan argues for following the science on vaccinations, Jeff vonKaenel highlights our Best Of issue and I write about how much baristas get paid.
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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Coffee capital
Sacramento’s coffee scene is just as mom-and-pop as it is nationally recognized.
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What’s brewing?
Crazes come and go, but Sacramento’s latest coffee trends are something to savor.
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Brew the perfect cup
A very alternative guide to a complex beverage ritual.
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When no one listens
With school district mired in a budget crisis, there has been no talk of expanding a bullying prevention program.
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Surprise settlement
Sutter Health and AG reach surprise settlement in antitrust case.
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Behind bars but free from copays
New California law has big implications for frequently sued jail system in Sacramento County.
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A quick draw to a kill
Sacramento sheriff’s deputy kills man in Herald after mistaking BB gun for the real thing.
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Flickering lights
Just 72 hours after regulators grilled PG&E over massive blackout, utility announces it may shut off power again.
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Unite behind the science
Unite behind the science on vaccines.
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Explore the Best of Sacramento
Putting a spotlight on the people and businesses that make Sacramento a great city.
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Sue Staats: Outgoing coordinator for Stories on Stage Sacramento
Sue Staats will no longer run Stories on Stage Sacramento, but she’s not going anywhere.
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The alternative stage
House shows and DIY art spaces keep Sacramento’s all-ages music scene alive.
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In the Black
Crass comedian Lewis Black on Trump, a Netflix special in limbo and his upcoming stop in Sacramento.
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The future in play
A new UC Davis exhibit explores geeky Native American art.
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Review: The Humans at Capital Stage
Three generations convene on Thanksgiving to eat, drink, and hash out their problems.
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Review: Macbeth at Celebration Arts
Something wicked (as in, “cool”) this way comes.
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Flick-or-Treat at Raley Field
Celebrate Halloween early and in the style of the River Cats at Raley Field.
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Halloween Haunt at Safetyville USA
Get your kids a miniature dose of Halloween in a miniature city.
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Little Shop of Horrors at American River College Theatre
Get a little Seymour in your life.
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Water Discovery Day at the Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant
Hey kids, come learn how the city’s water gets made.
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Preview: White Rabbit Red Rabbit at B Street Theatre
An experimental show gives one actor a sealed envelope, and nothing else.
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Northanger Abbey
SN&R Reviews a new play at Sacramento Theatre Company.
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The Rocky Horror Show
SN&R Reviews a new play at Green Valley Theatre Company.
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Perk up your garden
Used coffee grounds make excellent compost for the garden.
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Life and tacos
Zoe Coffee and Tacos nourishes with Salvadoran flavors.
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Decaf deep dive
SN&R dives deep into decaf coffees and finds a few good cups to sip.
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Giving ‘Danks’
I want to medicate a turkey this year. Any advice?
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Kicking it live
A compact live rosin press brings life back to old buds.
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