Issue: January 16, 2020
This week, we present our annual Women's Issue. Kate Gonzales reports on local and state groups led by women who are finding ways to help other women—in health care, education, the law and more. Steph Rodriguez spotlights five Sacramento women making a difference, and also writes about My Sister's Cafe, which helps domestic violence survivors. And we have essays from state Senate leader Toni Atkins and Women's Foundation of California CEO Surina Khan about powerful women and empowering women.
In News, Scott Thomas Anderson reports on an asylum seeker who was detained at the Yuba County Jail before being deported to Chad, even though he's gay and homosexuality is illegal in that nation. We also start our previews of Sacramento City Council races on the March 3 ballot with District 4, where incumbent Steve Hansen is challenged by environmental policy director Katie Valenzuela, who is hoping to capitalize on anger over rent hikes.
In Arts, we have the list of nominees for our annual SAMMIES music awards. Voting starts Monday, Jan. 20. In Stage, we have reviews of Pump Boys and Dinettes at Sacramento Theatre Company and Sister Act at Woodland Opera House.
In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington says that new seeds and plants for 2020 are twists on traditional favorites.
In Voices, SMUD's new board president outlines his priority list, SN&R president Jeff vonKaenel highlights four people to watch in Sacramento and I call attention to the need for Census workers to make the 2020 count accurate.
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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Empowering women
Empowering women starts with increasing representation in government.
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A powerful sisterhood
Women in the Legislature are leading the way to help California families.
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Exiled from asylum
Despite judicial protection order, gay asylum-seeker was deported to a country where his sexuality is illegal.
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Race for the central city
March primary pits well-known incumbent against housing and environmental equity advocate.
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Getting away with vehicle murder
Lots of traffic deaths, few charges in Sacramento County.
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Bigots are the real minority
Bigots target a Sikh house of worship with neo-Nazi graffiti.
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Fugitive brothers gamble and lose
A fugitive from California was caught in Israel and convicted in Sacramento. Now his brother faces extradition.
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The big count
Success of 2020 Census depends on thousands of temps.
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Letters for January 16, 2020
Gender-neutral bathrooms, Kevin Johnson, Tower Records.
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Family fights
Denial is not a healthy way to deal with conflict.
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A powerful agenda
SMUD’s new president outlines his 2020 agenda.
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Raising boys in #MeToo era
Teaching respect starts with parents.
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Four people to watch in 2020
A health-care president, teachers union head, city mayor and chamber CEO walk into this column.
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2020 SAMMIES nominees
The 2020 SAMMIES are underway. Vote for your favorite bands starting Jan. 20.
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Review: ‘Pump Boys and Dinettes’ at Sacramento Theatre Company
Park your car and fill up your musical-loving tank.
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Review: ‘Sister Act’ at Woodland Opera House
Raise the monastery roof with a little song and dance.
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Monster Jam Triple Threat Series
Come and see Monster Jam trucks named Grave Digger, Scooby-Doo and Megalodon tear up the dirt at Golden.
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Progressive Game Jam 2020
Make your own video games at the Progressive Game Jam hosted by the Sacramento Developers Collective.
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Movies on the Verge presents Varda by Agnès
See the final film by legendary French filmmaker, Agnès Varda, presented by Movies on the Verge and the Sacramento French Film Festival.
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Harry Potter Yule Ball
Visit the magical world of Harry Potter and take part in the Yule Ball.
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Preview: ‘The Burials’ at Acme Theatre Company
Youth theater casts a critical eye on gun violence and the culture surrounding it.
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Preview: Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Nevada City
Explore nature on the big screen.
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Old is new again
New seeds and plants for 2020 are twists on past favorites.
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My sister’s keeper
My Sister’s Cafe serves American food with an Asian twist.
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For goodness sake
Folsom is home to one of the largest and oldest sake manufacturers.
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Dial ‘G’ for ‘G Files’
Sac rapper Mi$tuh G produces his new album.
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Slow and low
Find a cannabis strain reminiscent of smoking 30 years ago.
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Mommy’s little helper
Sometimes mothers would rather consume cannabis than indulge in wine.
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