Issue: December 26, 2019
This week, the cover story is our annual tradition of calling out Grinchy people and companies. This year, we focus on enablers, apologists and accomplices—the Grinch’s little helpers.
In News, Scott Thomas Anderson looks at high-tech and guns—using 3-D printers to make them and a new way for authorities to spot them. Graham Womack updates development plans in Placer County next to a landfill.
In Arts, Rachel Mayfield and Daniel Barnes pick their best and worst movies in 2019 and Patrick Hyun Wilson previews a new exhibit at the Verge Center for the Arts featuring two artists in a residency program that honors the late Ali Youssefi . In Stage, our reviewers list some of the best of local theater in 2019.
In this week’s Garden column, Debbie Arrington highlights the Sacramento Perennial Plant Club, which is providing seed money for schools and nonprofits.
In Voices, a local activist says more nightclubs need to have gender-neutral restrooms, publisher Jeff vonKaenel offers his political resolutions for 2020 and I talk to the California Highway Patrol about spotting drivers who are dangerously high on cannabis.
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 2019 Grinches: Enablers edition
These are the enablers, apologists and accomplices who made 2019 harder for everyone.
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The future reloaded
Amid growing concern over 3D-printed firearms, one tech start-up sets out to help authorities detect them.
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Covering more of California
Some rejoice over new health subsidies, others get shut out.
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Living by the dump
Placer County OKs major residential development, college campuses near landfill.
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Small town, big hack
City of Galt disrupted by ransomware attack.
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Fighting to leave a clue
A victim’s bite marks help land two murder convictions in marijuana-driven home invasion.
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Driving while high
How will California spot motorists too stoned to drive?
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Letters for December 26, 2019
Drag kings, comfort food, water, prenatal care.
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The sound of silence
Advice for communicating with a very quiet nephew.
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Reminders of injustice
Being black and female in Sacramento’s social scene can be reminder of injustice.
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2020 political resolutions
Our CEO shares his thoughts about what our priorities should be this coming year.
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Amelia Chew: General manager at the Downtown Ice Rink
Amelia Chew is the Downtown Ice Rink’s general manager and plans events with the Downtown Sacramento Partnership year-round.
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Best and worst of wide release movies in 2019
Strong adaptations of familiar stories, but also some dreadful scripts and performances.
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Best and worst of 2019 indie and streaming films
The year’s best had plot and character, the worst not so much.
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In memoriam
Verge Center for the Arts partners with Ali Youssefi’s family to create an artists in residency program in his honor.
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Local theater year-in-review
Cap off the decade with one final round of applause for local theater.
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New Year’s Eve Sky Spectacular in Old Sacramento
Get down to the Waterfront for New Year’s Eve.
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Jackie Greene at Crest Theatre
Get serenaded by Jackie Greene for a NYE huzzah.
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Cornel West at Sacramento Public Library
Spend a minute with Cornel West as he shares some time and insight at the Sacramento Public Library.
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Preview: Best videos of burning logs
Get into the holiday season with the best streaming video of a log of fire.
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The Wizard of Oz
SN&R Reviews a new play at B Street Theatre.
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Not quite a slam dunk
Downtown restaurant and bar has a Cali-Mex menu that’s not quite a slam dunk.
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Winter whiskey nights
Warm the soul with four dark liquors that can be sipped neat, on ice—or as a kick to cocoa.
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Not your nana’s hot cocoa
Warm up to a little peppermint hot chocolate with booze this holiday season.
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Ride the gravy train
Find Mac Daddy’s food truck to indulge in one of Hawaii’s signature dishes.
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Vegan inspiration for 2020
A cooking class can help you meet your resolution to eat less meat.
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Actively elevated in the new year
Eight cannabis-friendly goals to set for 2020.
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