Issue: January 02, 2020
This week, the cover story is Project Censored's annual list of the biggest stories in 2019 that the mainstream media mostly ignored.
In News, Dylan Svoboda details the unsuccessful fight by preservationists to save an old Tower Records building, Scott Thomas Anderson reports that California Northstate University is under scrutiny from state regulators as it pursues a new hospital in Elk Grove and Graham Womack looks at the Placer County supervisor election in March.
In Arts, Rachel Mayfield and Maxfield Morris highlight some of the big happenings in arts and culture coming up in 2020, we have a story about role-playing games on stage at B Street Theatre and our critics preview some major productions in local theater in the new year.
In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington writes about the volunteers at the Prune-a-thon at McKinley Park's famous rose garden.
In Voices, a training director draws some lessons from business classes for folks in Sacramento's cannabis equity program. Also, publisher Jeff vonKaenel writes about the post-Camp Fire coverage by Chico News & Review and I look at the city of Sacramento wanting more help from the state Legislature.
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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Suppressed news
The top 10 stories mainstream media overlooked in 2019.
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Tower of rubble
Demolition of old Tower Records storefront takes Sacramento preservationists by surprise.
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Complicated diagnosis
As California Northstate University pursues a new hospital in Elk Grove, state regulators take action against its medical school.
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Power post vacuum
Placer County voters have few options when it comes to choosing their local representatives.
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A cold reminder
There are more homeless people and fewer shelter options for them as winter hits Sacramento.
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Flushing the GM
Del Paso Manor Water District fires general manager.
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Capitol success
Mayor says Sacramento must get more from state.
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Letters for January 2, 2020
Marriage guru, medical credit, housing, Kevin Johnson.
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Ready to launch?
Starting a weed business isn’t easy, especially for equity applicants.
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More than a year since the Camp Fire, we look forward to 2020
Independent journalism can make a difference to our communities.
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Bill LaGrassa and Stan Lawrence: Making the sky accessible to young flyers
Bill LaGrassa is a retired plane enthusiast who, with the help of Stan Lawrence, found a way to share the joy of aviation with local kids.
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Six best bets for your 2020 arts calendar
Save the dates for these awesome arts events in 2020.
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Turning the tables
Seekers of the Strange gives audiences a chance to choose their own adventure.
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Fact or Fable? Cryptozoology at Sierra College Natural History Museum
Find out what the deal is with cryptozoology at Sierra College Natural History Museum.
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Great Train Show at Cal Expo
Catch some great model trains at this show at Cal Expo.
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Los Lobos at Harris Center
Catch the wolves as they descend in a pack on Harris Center.
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Homemade Kombucha Class at Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op
Learn how to make kombucha.
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A rosy tradition
In an annual tradition, volunteers prune McKinley Park rose garden.
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Naked BBQ: No sauce needed
Popular food truck has a permanent space in the Country Club Estates area where it serves up smoked, Texas-style barbecue.
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Instant ramen made healthy
Two brothers add nutrition to the cheap, college staple.
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Christmas in a can
American imperial stout packs bold Mexican chocolate flavor with hints of cinnamon and vanilla.
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Leafy winter greens
A leafy kale salad sprinkled with crunchy sunflower seeds is kicked up a notch with plenty of bacon.
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Dreams of (vegan) doughnuts
A good, raised vegan doughnut is hard to come by.
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The cop next door
Do cops have the legal right to ask a person not to consume cannabis on private property? No, they do not.
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The art of waste
Art show highlights the vape cartridge waste-disposal crisis.
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