Issue: March 12, 2020
In this week's cover story, Raheem F. Hosseini reports on the place with the most missing persons reports in Sacramento—the Children's Receiving Home, which is supposed to be a sanctuary for abused kids.
In News, we look at the local winners and losers of the March 3 primary—and the Sacramento City Council and Board of Supervisors races that will likely continue into November. Scott Thomas Anderson reports on a sizable meth bust that suggests that trafficking is on the rise. We also have a story on how the first coronavirus death in California is forcing more emergency measures to contain the virus.
In Arts, Ashley Hayes-Stone spends time with Sacramento's "furry fandom," Patrick Hyun-Wilson previews a new photography exhibit on the Dust Bowl at Crocker Art Museum and Steph Rodriguez profiles post-metal band Chrome Ghost. In Stage, we have reviews of Byhalia Mississippi at B Street Theatre and Mr. Burns: The Post Electric Play at City Theatre.
In the Garden column, Debbie Arrington writes that Sutter Memorial Hospital's famous camellia has a new home. In Cannabis, Ken Magri writes about a new state law that makes it easier for dispensaries to give cannabis to medical patients in need.
In Voices, an advocate warns about the coronavirus outbreak spreading hate and hysteria against Asian Americans. A woman who lived in a homeless camp on a Sacramento levee urges the city not to ban the camps. And I take a look at the long campaign before the long ballot on the Nov. 3 election.
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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Renters’ revenge
Councilman Steve Hansen was thought to be a possible successor to the mayor. Now he may be out of a job.
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No supe-rise
Sacramento County voters sided with the two supervisors who outraged renters last fall.
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The tinted tell
Illegally darkened car windows result in major meth seizure from West Sacramento man.
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Stepping up the fight
More containment moves after California’s first coronavirus death.
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Outbreak etiquette
Sac State forum counsels against COVID-19 ethnic bias.
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Falling short
Progressives thought Tracie Stafford could force a runoff with Assemblyman Jim Cooper. Instead he will likely face a Republican.
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The campaign slog
After March 3 primary, a long campaign before a long ballot on Nov. 3.
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Letters for March 12, 2020
Democratic presidential race, historic preservation.
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Lies and rage
A boyfriend lies about lies, and a girlfriend flips out after sex.
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Fear and hate also spread
Coronavirus outbreak is spreading hysteria and hate aimed at Asian Americans.
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Love on the levee
If the city bans camps along the river, where are the homeless supposed to go?
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Betsaida LeBron and Melissa McGillicuddy: Champions for female comics
A weekend-long, all-female festival is scheduled at the Sacramento Comedy Spot on June 26-28.
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Room fur everyone
Sacramento’s furry community offers a unique creative outlet.
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The past is present
A new Crocker installation makes room for the Dust Bowl.
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Review: ‘Byhalia Mississippi’ at B Street Theatre
A couple in the deep South face issues of unemployment and infidelity.
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Review: ‘Mr. Burns: The Post Electric Play’ at City Theatre
When the dust has settled and the apocalypse passes, The Simpsons will reign supreme.
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24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on the Old Sacramento Waterfront
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American River Bike Patrol
The 85 mile American River Parkway bike trails are getting a new set of eyes.
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James McAvoy’s rapping Cyrano De Bergerac streams live to Tower Theatre
James McAvoy brings his battle-rap to the stage and screen in this production of Cyrano De Bergerac.
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Sacramento’s Drag Diva Brunch kicks the year off with Madonna
Mimosas and Madonna in drag.
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Shamrockin With Remix
Remix is looking to give you a new way to rock your weekend.
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Preview: ‘A Couple of Swingin’ … Richards’ at Broadway on Tour
Two guys named Richard do the only thing you can do with several decades of theater experience—turn it all into a musical.
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A successful transplant
Sutter Memorial Hospital’s famous camellia has a new home.
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Royally sweet
The Churro Kings are artisans of the popular cinnamon-sugar pastry.
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The hunger in higher education
These programs help California students stay on track.
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Genre benders
Metal isn’t all about smoking weed, drinking whiskey and hailing Satan.
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Puff, puff … don’t pass
COVID-19 means caring is not sharing.
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Compassionate cannabis use moves forward
A new California law allows cannabis donations to people with serious health conditions.
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