Shadowboxing
Joey takes a break from answering questions to confront the shadows in all of us.
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The legal system is rigged
Meritless lawsuits can be used to intimidate.
Chance the Rapper brings his Magnificent Coloring World Tour to UC Davis
When 2 Chainz’s “I’m Different” comes on, I start to freak out a little. I’m at the ARC Pavilion, typically home to UC Davis basketball…
Journey to the Dumpling brings xiao long bao to Elk Grove
The promise of pristine xiao long bao—also known as XLB or Shanghai soup dumplings—draws massive waits at Din Tai Fung, the famous Taiwanese dumpling restaurant…
Hangtown Music Festival delivers costumes and musical collaborations
Angelo Moore with Karl Denson // Paul Piazza By Paul Piazza The day after Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe performed an epic tribute to Prince’s Dirty…
The Jungle Bird opens with tiki flair and Hawaiian eats
The Jungle Bird opened last night to much fanfare. By 5 p.m., the place was already swarmed with folks trying to beat the rush as…
Jail state: Juvenile justice overhaul rallies Sacramento faith community behind Prop. 57
When she was 12, Jamie Savoy let out a cry for help that she says no one answered. Facing abuse from an older adult, Savoy…
Jimboy's Tacos unveils new look and menu
Jimboy’s Tacos celebrated the grand opening of its latest location in Woodland last night. Though the spot at 2021 Bronze Star Drive had been operating…
Too many chances
After a meeting that felt like a dream, a reader is unsure why following dates feel so one-sided.
Greek Food Imports brings tradition to Arden area
When his parents passed away, Kostas Panayotakopoulos shed his career as a therapist in favor of a blue apron. After well over a year of…
Aftershock earns SN&R metal snob's approval
A guy in a wheelchair gets to crowdsurf at Aftershock. // Paul Piazza By Anthony Siino For years, Aftershock has been my punching bag. I’ve…
Allyson Harvie leaves the Patriot
Chef Allyson Harvie is joining the Kitchen as chef de cuisine, which means more changes are underway for Chris Jarosz’s upcoming restaurant the Patriot. There…
Vengeful victim
A reader’s sister won’t stop trying to get revenge on an ex through constant lawsuits.
Kru opens for dinner service
Kru just announced it would open for dinner tonight at 5:30 p.m. at its new location, 3135 Folsom Boulevard. For the past couple of weeks,…
Treasure Island Music Festival finishes with Sigur Ros but no James Blake
You are looking at a terrible cell phone snap (sorry) of a very small crowd in front of a very large stage. That’s everyone who…
Treasure Island Music Festival opens with heavy rains, delays and canceled sets
From about 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at yesterday’s Treasure Island Music Festival, one act performed: Oakland rapper Kamaiyah, and she had already performed earlier…
Art Hotel organizers announce next project
Just when Sacramento seems to have finally stopped talking about Art Hotel, M5 Arts Collective returns with news of its second annual project. The next…