Section: Local Stories
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Meet Arnold’s Willie Horton
A parolee on a crime spree could be used by the governor’s political opponents to paint him as soft on crime. Unfortunately, that also may put an end to much-needed parole reform.
This article was published on 05.19.05
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Gerrymander jigsaw
The politicians have created safe districts for their re-election. Now it’s time to redistrict in a fair way.
This article was published on 05.12.05
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Crisis management
California’s attorney general and low-income advocates join in on an inclusionary-housing lawsuit.
This article was published on 05.12.05
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Advice for the left-lorn
Visiting pundit Alexander Cockburn explains how to stop worrying and love the bread and coffee.
This article was published on 05.12.05
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War-zone pollster
Steven Moore set up shop in Baghdad as an opinion pollster and focus-group organizer in the chaotic environs of Iraq.
This article was published on 05.05.05
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No oil for war
A mailer from Congressman Dan Lungren strays off message. Or does it?
This article was published on 05.05.05
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Home-field advantage
A city pilot program would make home building in Sacramento nearly as streamlined as in the suburbs.
This article was published on 05.05.05
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Same-sex shoo-in
A gender-neutral marriage bill passes its first hurdle in the Assembly.
This article was published on 04.28.05
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No joy in nutville
Tensions rise as Blue Diamond almond workers attempt to unionize Sacramento’s largest food-industry employer.
This article was published on 04.28.05
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Star in a jar
A Grass Valley miracle? A working nuclear-fusion reactor that uses bubbles to produce power at a fraction of today’s energy costs and creates almost no pollution.
This article was published on 04.28.05
May 19, 2005
SN&R Vol 17 Issue 8
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SN&R Vol 17 Issue 7
May 05, 2005
SN&R Vol 17 Issue 6
April 28, 2005
SN&R Vol 17 Issue 5