Issue: January 23, 2020
In this week's cover feature, Chris Macias looks into the recent rash of closings of prominent and long-established Sacramento restaurants, and our food writers say what dishes and memories they will miss most from some of the shuttered eateries.
In News, Graham Womack explores the sweeping change on the powerful Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals due to appointments by President Trump. Scott Thomas Anderson has the second in our previews of Sacramento City Council races on the March 3 ballot—District 6, where incumbent Eric Guerra faces three challengers, including young newcomer Waverly Hampton III.
In Arts, Ashley Hayes-Stone profiles two local comedians who are hosting a show in their own living room. Patti Roberts talks to the key players behind California Stage's world premiere of a play based on Sacramento serial killer Dorothea Puente. And Patrick Hyun Wilson previews the new Crocker Art Museum exhibition featuring California landscape artist Granville Redmond. In Stage, we have reviews of Dear Evan Hansen at Broadway Sacramento and Popcorn Falls at B Street Theatre.
In this week's Garden column, Debbie Arrington previews the Northern California Home & Landscape Expo, also known as "the Big Show."
In Voices, a Sacramento rabbi asserts that a recent public library display spread misinformation and hate. SN&R president Jeff vonKaenel explains why he treats our distribution drivers as employees. And I point out what needs to happen to avoid another round of Sacramento garbage rate increases.
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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Closing time
Why are so many Sacramento restaurants shutting down?
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Farewell to local favorites
SN&R dining writers recall their favorite dishes and memories at shuttered local restaurants.
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Trumping the Ninth
Rash of judicial appointments pushes historically liberal appeals court to the right.
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Voting on a response
Homelessness, housing take center stage in District 6 race as young challenger takes on active incumbent.
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Food on the table
Trump administration wants to cut food stamps, but California goes to court.
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Ending the pushcart war
State lawmakers force Sacramento to alter course on street vendors.
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Tipping point
Avoiding more garbage rate hikes may hinge on smelly contract.
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Letters for January 23, 2020
Freelancers, restaurants, preservation.
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A display of hate
Sacramento rabbi says a display at the public library spread hate.
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Distribution drivers: Employees or independent contractors?
At News & Review, they are employees.
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Robert M. Pacholik: Author of the novel Saigon Summer
Robert M. Pacholik, Vietnam War veteran who lives in Carmichael, pens his experiences as a U.S. Army reporter in his latest work of fiction.
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Deodorant and a dream
How two comedians brought laughter to their living room.
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Memories of murder
Serial killer Dorothea Puente gets the stage treatment.
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California gold
Impressionist scenes of California get new life at the Crocker.
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Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at Broadway Sacramento
Now on stage, a daring musical that doesn’t shy away from heavy subjects.
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Review: ‘Popcorn Falls’ at B Street Theatre
A town with no theater and zero actors strives to produce a play.
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Cities You Wish You Were From and Jessica Malone play their hometown
Support local SAMMIES nominees as they play a show in their hometown.
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The Last Titan rocks Holy Diver
See the possible children of primordial Greek deities play metal music.
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Gold Mountain: Chinese Californian Stories Opening
Learn the story of Chinese immigrants in California.
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Unleash the beast at Golden 1 Center
See professional bull riders unleash the beast at Golden 1 Center.
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Preview: ‘The Navigator’ at Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse
Buster Keaton lights up the screen.
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Pump Boys and Dinettes
SN&R Reviews a new play at Sacramento Theatre Company.
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Sister Act
SN&R Reviews a new play at the Woodland Opera House.
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The Big Show
Northern California Home & Landscape Expo has something for everyone.
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A family meal
In a world where delivery services take away from the dining experience, a family-friendly restaurant aims to bring people together.
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The other four-letter word
Diet is just as much a four-letter word as any.
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Color changing cocktails
A cocktail of a different color, infused with blue butterfly tea, is only found on J Street.
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No bib required
A decadent, saucy barbecue burger experience—sans bib.
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SacTown VegFest returns
The annual SacTown VegFest returns to McClellan Conference Center on Feb. 1.
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Setting the mood
Smoking cannabis for the first time? Set the mood.
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California versus the illicit market
California’s legal cannabis market has flaws that some say are driving the illicit market.
This article was published on 01.23.20