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JOSE DI GREGORIO Jose Di Gregorio is a local interdisciplinary artist whose paintings and murals focus on intricate geometric patterns with vivid gradient colors and celestial nightscapes. He is one of 40 artists participating in the Wide Open Walls mural festival Aug. 8–18. Shown: “Web Tracer,” 30 inches by 40 inches, oil paint, marker and spray paint on panel. Visit josedigregorio.com or wideopenwalls.com.

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cross the world, the mural movement is bringing artistry and color to cities large and

small. A growing body of research has associated murals with social, cultural and economic benefits. Murals help build a sense of community. They offer accessibility to art and creative expression without the problem of costbased barriers, such as museums and galleries. This month, our own city’s mural status will be multiplied and celebrated. Running Aug. 8–18, Wide Open Walls has become the premiere mural festival on the West Coast, attracting artists from all over the world who contribute to Sacramento’s vibrant street art scene. At the helm is Wide Open Walls founder David Sobon. Now in his third year as event director, Sobon turned his energy toward murals after working with another group of arts leaders in 2016 as part of the Sacramento Mural Festival. Sobon is best described as a “live wire.” He’s full of energy, with a sharp and creative mind. By profession he’s an auctioneer, helping raise funds for local nonprofits through the charity auction circuit. But as he approached midlife, he wanted to do something more. In the three years he’s focused on mural making, Sobon has made his mark, traveling to speak at art and mural conferences. He says the festival changed his life. “I don’t look at buildings or walls the way other people do,” Sobon says. “To me, everything is now a blank canvas. My vacations and my free time are spent looking at other communities and observing how the street art movement has changed them. “It’s also made me realize how important art is in daily life and the difference it can make to a community.” Groups around the world have used murals to promote local talent and engage communities. By turning empty city walls into huge public canvases, their efforts have brought lasting impacts to local neighborhoods. Murals create a tangible sense of place and destination. This results in increased foot traffic while adding color,

vibrancy and character to the urban environment. “I find great joy in being a part of the positive changes that are happening in Sacramento. Art can do so many things that bring a community together: create landmarks and places to reflect and heal, create a sense of pride, and ask questions and spur discussion. They are also a source of entertainment and joy, they beautify neighborhoods and even spur economic development,” Sobon says. I was surprised to learn from Sobon that more than 400 murals existed in Sacramento before Wide Open Walls debuted in 2017. Frankly, they didn’t receive a lot of attention. Through Sobon’s relentless promotion, our city’s murals are no longer overlooked. “And that gives me great joy,” he says. “It raises the city’s profile of art in general, and of some of our local artists in particular.” The 10-day festival is just the start for the Wide Open Walls organization. Working almost year-round, Sobon strives to match murals with locations. “My experiences have taught me how important it is to curate the right projects in the right neighborhood,” he says. “This involves taking the time to listen to the community and how they see themselves.” Wide Open Walls requires significant financial commitments. Murals don’t come cheap. “The support from the

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community has been encouraging, but the amount of time it takes to develop the long-term relationships with new sponsors is a full-time job,” Sobon says. I love to look at murals. But even more important is how they positively impact our community. The “broken windows” theory states that visible signs of crime, anti-social behavior and civil disorder create an urban environment that encourages further crime and disorder. The theory suggests policing methods should target minor crimes impacting quality of life, thereby preventing more serious crimes. I believe murals are examples of the “broken windows” theory, but in

reverse. They enhance public safety by creating the feeling that a location is cared for and respected. This in turn could make crimes of opportunity, such as vandalism, illegal dumping and robbery, less likely. This theory may be controversial. But there is no doubt that when we create welcoming, engaging and walkable places to gather, our neighborhood streets will be safer. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento. com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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Now in its third year, Sacramento’s Wide Open Walls has resulted in: • 80 permanent artworks created during the 2017 and 2018 festivals. • 250 temporary works presented at local events, including Paint the Park with Sac Republic FC, Street Art Mural Jam at The Sacramento Bee garage with SKK and a mural program with the Del Paso Partnership. • Dozens of popup gallery shows, movie premiers, artist meet-andgreets, VIP experiences and neighborhood events. • Street Art Concert in 2018 for a sold-out crowd of more than 4,000. The event took over an entire Downtown block with performances by muralist Shepard Fairey and the Sacramento Philharmonic. n

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Capital Dance Project presents “Behind the Barre” at the Crest Theatre.

apital Dance Project, an independent collective of professional ballet dancers, will present this month its fifth annual “Behind the Barre,” an innovative dance and multimedia performance. Thirty-two Sacramento artists will participate in a four-week residency combining dance, choreography, art, tech and live music, which will culminate in “Behind the Barre.” CDP has selected 11 artistic collaborators, including visual artists, digital media artists, the Celtic band

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Stepping Stone, and bassist and singer Casey Lipka, to participate this year. These artists will work with CDP’s resident choreographers to create integrated art installations, newly composed music performed live and digital landscapes presented on a movie screen. Since its inception in 2015, CDP has provided free tickets to 400 underserved youth, created 40 world-premiere dance works, and collaborated with more than 30 local artists and musicians. New this year, CDP will also host sensory-friendly dance classes at local studios thanks to a generous $10,000 donation from Kaiser Permanente. “Behind the Barre” will play Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Crest Theatre at 1013 K St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a local arts and craft fair. Tickets are $25 ($30 the week of the show). CDP will also present its third annual “Sensory Friendly Dance Program”

for individuals with autism and their families on Sunday, Aug. 18, at noon and 2:30 p.m. at The Sofia at 2700 Capitol Ave. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit capitaldanceproject. org.

MEANINGFUL MURAL The next time you’re Downtown, make sure to cruise by the historic Elks Tower at 11th and J streets to check out the new mural by local artist Maren Conrad celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad—and much more. “I felt it was very important to correct the omission of the contribution of the Chinese labor force to the Transcontinental Railroad,” Conrad says. Her mural depicts Chinese workers, who made up 90 percent of the workforce that built the railroad from Sacramento to Promontory, Utah—but have been largely ignored

by history—above the words “Uniting a Nation.” A historical photograph from Promontory “has served as a visual deception—anyone of Chinese heritage was asked to move out the frame,” Conrad says. The mural is seven stories high and half a city block wide, and was completed in only seven days. It took eight artists working 20 hours a day to bring the project to fruition. “I was able to speak with some of the Chinese ambassadors (at the unveiling in May) about their long struggle to rectify this piece of history,” Conrad says. “Hearing their gratitude and joy at having this large-scale part of history conveyed accurately was the best part of the project.”

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Saturday, Aug. 24, at William Land Park, benefiting local arts organizations and programs. Runners and walkers of all ages will participate in the 5K Run/ Walk, while the younger set will enjoy Kids Fun Runs. In addition to the race, there will be a free arts festival, entertainment along the racecourse, more than 40 interactive hands-on booths, food samplings and food trucks. Bring a picnic and sit under the shade trees. Race for the Arts raises funds and awareness for California nonprofit visual, performing, cultural, literary and culinary arts organizations, and school music, drama, literary, art and culinary arts programs. More than 215 arts organizations and school programs have benefited over the past 20 years.

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HAPPY 100TH! Georgia Presnell, an active member of the Soroptimist of Sacramento since 1974, just celebrated her 100th birthday. Earlier this year, the club presented Presnell with a ruby pin and a special letter of recognition from Soroptimist International of the Americas, the global womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organization whose members volunteer to improve the lives of women and girls through social and economic empowerment. Presnell served as president of the local club in 1982 and is still active

Georgia Presnell (left) celebrates her 100th birthday with Soroptimist of Sacramento President Sarah Lee.

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on three committees. She’s also volunteered for numerous nonprofits, including the March of Dimes, Easter Seals and Shriners. She retired from the banking industry three times, but jobs kept calling her back. She permanently left the workforce at age 92, last retiring from American River Bank in 2012. “Georgia still lives at home on her own, still drives her own car and still dresses like she just stepped out of a band box,” says Nancy WolfordLanders, Soroptimist of Sacramento

recording secretary and membership chair. “She and her husband were avid ballroom dancers. Consequently, Georgia still has great legs and enjoys wearing high heels to show them off advantageously.”

TWILIGHT ON THE BUFFERLANDS Sacramento’s wastewater treatment plant in Elk Grove is also home to

a 2,150-acre expanse of open space called Bufferlands—a buffer between the treatment plant and residential neighborhoods. This important nature area provides hundreds of acres of high-quality wildlife habitat, farmland and open space. Join the team that maintains Bufferlands for a twilight tour on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore some of the Great Central Valley habitats at dusk. During the tour participants will have a chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls and more. Bring water and binoculars, and wear appropriate clothing for walking on trails. Also, remember to leave your pooch at home. To confirm your reservations for Twilight on the Bufferlands, contact Roger Jones at (916) 875-9174 or jonesro@sacsewer. com.

STUDENT LEADERS Get a glimpse of Central Valley wildlife during “Twilight on the Bufferlands.”

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Bank of America has selected four local high school students to participate in this year’s Student Leaders program, which offers young people an opportunity to build their workforce and

leadership skills through a paid summer internship at a local nonprofit. This year’s participants are Solana Torres-Pepito and Aya Harel of Sacramento, Faraz Godil of Granite Bay and Charles Holmes of Rocklin. Student Leaders participants gain work experience and advance their civic engagement by interning at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Sacramento. They also participate in an annual leadership summit in Washington, D.C., with nearly 300 other young people from across the country to build advocacy and leadership skills, develop a peer network and meet with members of Congress. “We recognize that building workforce skills early can help prepare a young person for long-term success,” Bank of America Greater Sacramento president Matt McCormack says. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n

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Sunset Supper ENJOY GARDEN DINING AT ANNUAL CARMICHAEL PARK FUNDRAISER

Carmichael’s “Dinner in the Park” will be held Sept. 7 at two al-fresco locations.

ollowing the sell-out success of 2017 and 2018 fundraisers, the Carmichael Parks Foundation will stage a third “Dinner in the Park” gala on Saturday, Sept. 7. The nonprofit funds improvements in 13 parks and provides scholarships for youth programs. Guests will amble over two hiddengem reserves. Cocktail hour will be bathed by sunset in the garden at Sutter-Jensen Community Park. Tables will be set for a moonlit farm-to-fork meal in the adjoining Jensen Botanical Garden. Local restaurants will supply appetizers and Carmichael’s Bella Bru Café will serve sit-down meals of tri-tip, chicken and portabella mushrooms. Chocolate torte will follow. Winding paths link the two parks and live music will serenade every step of the way. Following dinner, an auction will offer a Montana fishing vacation and other “experience” packages. As the immediate neighborhood provides little parking, guests are encouraged to walk, carpool or take

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advantage of a free shuttle from Carmichael Elementary School on Sutter Avenue. The party begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $125. Sponsors include Charles Schwab, Thomas Sharp CFP, Hensel Phelps Construction, Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center, SMUD, Kaiser Permanente, KMM Services, Paul Pennington, Assemblymember Ken Cooley and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. On-site sanitation is donated by Wilkinson Portables. For more information, visit carmichaelparksfoundation.org.

TO QUEEN AND COUNTRY Jolly hockey sticks and pip-pip if you have British blood, ladies. There is a club for you. Once monthly, all across the U.S., select sitting rooms chime with china cups and accents as British as cress sandwiches. A 5,000-strong society called Daughters of the British Empire in the USA has a Sacramento chapter whose members dress for meetings as if they were popping off to Harrods. Tea is sipped. Laments are heard that few local restaurants know how to make a proper cuppa. Members treasure old-country tradition and support the society’s pursuit of friendship, charity and culture.

Sacramento leader (regent) Connie DaMant says some Daughters recall childhood evacuation from London during World War II. Another member, now 95, tells of how she married an American GI after a two-day wartime courtship. And yes, their marriage lasted. “We're fascinated by such stories," DaMant says. “For those of us who were born in the U.S., meetings are a chance to discover our heritage.” British ancestry—even by marriage—enables DBE membership. Commonwealth-born members hail from many nations where Union Jacks once fluttered.

Queen Victoria’s vast empire may no longer exist, but Elizabeth II reigns on gloriously for the Daughters. At the June meeting, they sang “God Save the Queen” for the enduring monarch’s 91st birthday. Sausage rolls accompanied the celebration. Strong breakfast tea was tipple of choice. “My wonderful English grandfather made me a tea drinker,” DaMant says. "I felt closer to him last year when I went to England for the first time.” Nationwide, Daughters support fundraising for DBE-run senior homes. They also sponsor young women’s college scholarships. National annual meetings are diverse as the Empire

Members of the Daughters of the British Empire raise their cups at a Sacramento meeting.

upon which the sun never set. The recent 2019 gathering in San Francisco began with bagpipes, a parade of flags and a welcome from the British Consul. Indubitably guaranteed for conventioneers was Scottish shortbread and lashings of correctly made tea. For those who aspire to the perfect cuppa, here's a DBE stalwart’s formula. Place one teaspoon of loose leaves (or tea bag) per person in a warmed pot. Add boiling water and steep for four minutes. Turn the pot for efficient infusion. If milk (never cream) is required, a small amount goes first into the cup. Then pour tea and sip with genteel murmurings of appreciation. For more information, visit www. dbenational.org or call (916) 862-3452.

NEW PBID EXECUTIVE Carmichael’s Property Business Improvement District has hired its first executive. Rachael Taylor recently began work in donated office space at the Milagro Centre. A Butte College graduate, she was one of 69 applicants. Her previous job was with Civitas, a Sacramento company that helps merchants unite through regional improvement bodies. Though not involved in PBID’s formation, the executive knows the area through resident family members. “I’m excited to work with such a hospitable and engaged community,” Taylor says. “I sense its dedication to move ahead, while still keeping a local identity.” Taylor was raised in Paradise. “And with the town’s recent tragedies, I value people who come together to

rebuild what they love most,” she says. “Carmichael has a long history. It also has problems. As an organization, our PBID wants to tackle these so we can thrive and grow.” PBID’s annual budget is more than $300,000. Funding comes from assessments on more than 600 commercial properties that stretch from Van Alstine Avenue to Jan Drive. The 3-year-old agency is one of 17 PBIDs formed throughout Sacramento County over the last 25 years. Taylor provides help with marketing and business growth. She also hears merchant concerns, including vandalism and crime. Beautification also rates among merchant priorities. Top merchant frustration is the homeless situation. “I’d love to see our chronically homeless people housed and off the streets,” Taylor says. “I’m committed to seeing positive changes in Carmichael. Together, our organization and the community can achieve this.” Learn more about PBID at discovercarmichael.com. Taylor can be reached at (916) 481-3015 or rtaylor@ discovercarmichael.com.

WALKING THE WALK Sometimes the longest of journeys begin with a single step. Seventeen Carmichael Improvement District leaders and volunteers recently took that step to meet 60 businessowners. The morning “business walk” included shops and companies around the Carmichael “Y”—the intersection of Manzanita Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard. Armed with

Outreach chair Johnna Phillips (center) leads Carmichael Improvement District volunteers in morning walk to meet with local businessowners. clipboards, volunteers gathered contact details, shared information and asked the businessowners for input on their organizations’ operations. “Not all business operators knew they had access to our services,” CID outreach chair Johnna Phillips says. “We want them to know we’re here to help them succeed.” Formed with Sacramento County facilitation in 2016, the nonprofit serves companies and commercial properties, ranging from large retailers to professionals and single-owner operations within 460 acres of the 95608 business corridor. Safety, street cleanliness, beautification and economic development are CID goals. “We’ve achieved coordination with law enforcement agencies to reduce criminal activity and to address the homeless problem in our area,” board member and lawyer Gary Hursh says. “We feel we’re on a sound foundation to establish Carmichael as a place where businesses and customers want to be.” The CID board meets in Carmichael Library on the fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Anyone may attend.

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Rachael Taylor is executive director of the Carmichael Property Business Improvement District.

Congressman Ami Bera’s office recently honored three teenage artists at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael as winners of a national art contest sponsored by the Congressional Institute. In 37 years, more than 650,000 high school students have participated in the annual Congressional Art Competition.

The top 7th District prize was awarded to Madeleine Ng for her artwork of her younger sister Jaslyn in a balletic leap on a Manhattan rooftop. Titled "Little Dreamer Dancing on Top of the World," Ng’s canvas reflects Jaslyn’s ambition to study at Julliard School of Dance in New York City. Ng is in 11th grade at Cosumnes Oaks High School in Elk Grove. First-place achievers win a trip to Washington D.C., where their art will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Second-place was claimed by Justina Ibarra from Sheldon High School in Sacramento. Bera will display Ibarra's colorful "Bouquet at the Market" in his D.C. office. Elk Grove High School student Riley Bloodworth won third place for her digital composition "Looking Within," which will hang in Bera’s Sacramento headquarters.

CHAMBER’S 300TH MEMBER When Laura Hutchison applied to join the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce, she little guessed she’d be queen for a day. Fellow members recently surprised the businesswoman— their 300th member—with proclamations and flowers. “It’s a wonderful accomplishment for the chamber,” Hutchison says. “I’m glad to have helped.” The business organization has experienced both plentiful and lean years in its 71-year history. Membership hovered close to the three-century mark during the first quarter of 2019. Ten new merchants joined in May.

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District 7 staff Philip Norton (left) and Ivanna Pincilotti (third from right) present awards to Congressional Art Competition winners (left to right) Justina Ibarra, Madeleine Ng and Riley Bloodworth. Artist David Peterson (right) with the Sacramento Fine Arts Center assists with the presentation. Hutchison unknowingly filed the jackpot application. She previously worked as membership director for the California Restaurant Association and ran her own event-decorating business. At the age of 45, the mom of two decided on a real estate career. Lyon Real Estate’s Downtown Sacramento office is her base. Off-duty, Hutchison multitasks as a counselor for youth programs at her LDS church. She is also the Carmichael Soccer Club president. She joined the Chamber of Commerce at the invitation of fellow soccer parent and chamber Vice President Joe Green. “The chamber is thrilled to welcome Laura in her new career,” Green says. “Increased membership means more

networking opportunities for local businesses. A strong financial footing also enables us—as a nonprofit—to give back to our community as we’ve always hoped.”

COPS, CANINES AND COPTERS In an open-and-shut case of good cops, faux cops and fuzzy cops, Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones and staff brought all their toys to the recent Unity in the Community picnic at Gibbons Park in Carmichael. Along with free burgers, the event offered friendly time with the men and women in blue. Hundreds of families

The Sacramento County Sheriff ’s Department hosts a fun-packed Unity in the Community picnic at Gibbons Park in Carmichael.

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Madeleine Ng’s artwork, "Little Dreamer Dancing on Top of the World," takes ﬁrst place. met Jones and posed for selfies with mascot McGruff the Crime Dog. Robotic cop cars buzzed around issuing quirky commands and squirting water. A helicopter landed and lines formed for kids to climb in its cockpit. Visitors observed that toothy canine law-keepers were pussycats off duty. SWAT and bomb-disposal teams were among units that volunteered off-duty time with kids and parents. Staged annually at several unincorporated Sacramento parks, Unity in the Community gives police

Laura Hutchison, Carmichael Chamber of Commerce’s 300th member, is congratulated by Vice President Joe Green.

officers an opportunity to connect with the community. More picnics are planned for this summer and fall. For dates and times, visit www.sacsheriff. com. Susan Maxwell Skinner can be reached at sknrband@aol.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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A Family Affair HARD WORK AND DEDICATION BRING MICHELIN ACCOLADES TO THIS ALL-STAR TEAM

Randall Selland (left) and Josh Nelson of The Kitchen. Photos by Sheryl Trapani BY CAITLIN MCCULLOCH MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR

osh Nelson, co-founder and CEO of The Kitchen, along with stepdad Randall Selland, mom Nancy Zimmer and sister Tamera Baker have recently earned themselves a Michelin star—the first one ever to be awarded in the Sacramento region. There’s something special about this family that sets them apart. Aside from stellar food, a strong local following (Selland’s Family Restaurant Group, anyone?) and an unshakeable bond, keeping customers at the forefront of everything is their recipe to success. I had the pleasure of chatting with Nelson—while he was on a family trip to Hawaii, no less—about their journey, what guests can expect from The Kitchen and everything in between. Has your family always known this is what you were all meant to do? My mother taught my stepfather how to cook—she ignited this passion in him. The Kitchen started as a commercial space for catering and it was previously

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a cooking school. A wine merchant in town asked if we would do a winepairing meal. It went really well, so we thought ‘maybe we should try this.’ We began doing that once a month, then every week. We received a nice write-up and it was off and running. We were booked for a year solid! At that time, it sat only 18 people. It was organically conceived; it just kind of happened. I think it has a lot to do with its soul. It has grown into what it is over a long evolution and never over-conceptualized. What’s it like being able to work alongside your family? It’s great. We all get along well and spend time outside of work together; we’re a very tight-knit family. The older I get, the more I recognize the blessing to work with my family. We’ve never been a family to bicker or fight over money, power or interest, and we’ve all been equally invested since day one. When we do bicker, it’s only because we really care. I’d love to hear about the vibe at The Kitchen. Our guests have full access to the whole place. We won’t teach you how

to do it, but we’ll show you how it’s done. We have all the touches and steps and ingredients of a Michelin-caliber restaurant, but we strip away all the pretention. It’s a place to have fun and enjoy yourself. We don’t want you to feel like you’re going to go to your grandma’s house to be on your best behavior—take off your coat and relax! Can you tell me a little bit about the menu structure at The Kitchen? We do roughly a monthly menu and like to think of things as six seasons a year instead of four: early spring, late spring, early summer, late summer, etc. Some seasons are shorter while others are more drawn out. While we do 12 menus a year, they follow more closely to Mother Nature than the calendar. In July, we’ll certainly get porcinis, tomatoes and corn, as well as berries throughout the year. Our menu depends on what Mother Nature gives us. Where do you source your ingredients from? Randall is very much about supporting the local farmers. We’ll

get ingredients from Sunday and Wednesday farmers markets, and farmers will drop products at the restaurant. We spend the bulk of our money locally. However, if someone has a like philosophy and like practices, such as Nantucket Bay Scallops in Maine, we still personally consider that farm-to-fork. It’s not defined by distance. People doing good with food is typically who we like to support. I’ve heard that you will go above and beyond for customers at The Kitchen—you’ll even go out and get them Taco Bell if that’s what they want. Are the rumors true? Yes, that’s correct! Randall’s hospitality is the drive for our front-ofhouse philosophies. We don’t approach The Kitchen from an ‘I’m the chef, this is my meal, this is what you’ll eat’ mindset. We’ve gone to fetch Selland’s mac and cheese, In-N-Out and Taco Bell. Whatever someone requests, we do our very best to accommodate. I think that people want to have fun with it more than a real desire for the food! There also seem to be a lot more dietary restrictions in the world we live in

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Jay Chalmers 1820 Professional Drive, Suite 5 • chalmersdental.com • 916-483-8182 today. We build custom meals for people all night long; it’s part of what we do. Congratulations on your recent Michelin star! What does this mean to you? In our industry, Michelin is the final word. It’s great to have that recognition. Michelin hasn’t been in our market so we haven’t strived for any award or accolades—we’ve strived to take care of our guests and put out the best product and service we can. That being said, it’s quite an honor and it’s pretty incredible. It shines fresh light, so it’ll be very impactful for the restaurant. Will it change what we do? Absolutely not. You’re only as good as your last service, and we always strive to do better than the day before. We celebrated for a night, which was fun, and then were back at it. What are your final thoughts that our readers simply have to know? There’s a lot more to it than just our family. We have about 375 staff members total; all of these journeys that we celebrate take a lot of committed people. They work really hard and are caring and dedicated. They’re the best in the business, and we’re proud and

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honored to work with them. Looking at the recognition that the Michelin star has brought us (I mean, we’re currently doing an interview about it!), I have to give the nod and hats off to the team.

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yrone Roderick Williams knows how to get money in Sacramento. He asks for it. So far, Williams has hauled in more than $175 million. His secret? Ask the right people. Williams is director of development for the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency. As part of his job, he manages Sacramento Promise Zone. The zone is essential to Williams’ fundraising triumphs.

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Promise Zone is a rare and coveted federal designation that connects Sacramento directly to federal agencies, along with state, corporate and nonprofit partners. Sacramento received the designation in 2015. “There are only four communities in California with the federal Promise Zone designation,” Williams says. “There were many more who tried to get it. As a Promise Zone, we can get right through to the decision-makers at the highest levels of the federal government. I can get people on the phone who wouldn’t even return my calls before.” The local Promise Zone is a physical place—22 square miles that include Downtown, most of South Sacramento between Franklin Boulevard and Stockton Boulevard, and much of North Sacramento. The neighborhoods covered by the zone have some of the lowest

incomes and education levels and highest unemployment rates in the region. About 128,000 people live in Sacramento Promise Zone. Williams, who grew up in a small town near Houston and worked in Atlanta before arriving in Sacramento in 2014, loves his work, especially the collaboration part. He’s eager to explain how Promise Zones work. He focuses on the importance of bringing people together to solve timeless problems of poverty and disenfranchisement. “Having a Promise Zone doesn’t mean we automatically get money,” he says. “It means we get access. We get the right people in the room and we leave our egos at the door.” When development professionals such as Williams get together, the discussion typically involves funding. But a curious perspective must be acknowledged. There is plenty of money floating among federal and state agencies and

private and nonprofit funding sources. The trick is to divert the money to the right places. Everyone thinks they have unique needs. That’s where Williams’ collaborative skills become paramount. In Sacramento, the Housing and Redevelopment Agency is primarily concerned with helping disadvantaged people obtain and maintain a roof over their heads. Promise Zones have grander ambitions. The zone program works to create jobs, provide educational opportunities, improve the community’s health, and stimulate neighborhood revitalization and economic activity within its boundaries. “There’s money out there, but a lot of neighborhoods have not seen the funding,” Williams says. “Our challenge is how do you look at the whole universe?” The holistic vision explains how Sacramento has attracted $175 million for its Promise Zone in just four years. The money comes from Williams’ ability to leverage Promise Zone status at decision-making levels. As a result, government, private and nonprofit funds flow to Sacramento, including $32 million allocated in June. Collaboration also explains how Williams has navigated a 2017 federal tax incentive and investment program called Opportunity Zones, which help attract dollars to low-income neighborhoods based on their census tracts. “The programs are different, but we make sure they complement each other,” Williams says. To build on his success, Williams wants to expand his roster of organizations that partner with Promise Zones. The program has established collaborations with local school districts, a nursing college, and city and county governments. But Williams is looking for more alliances—businesses, corporations, philanthropic groups, nonprofits and public agencies. Williams is eager to hear from any organization that touches the Promise Zone and wants to help improve the lives of 128,000 Sacramento residents. That’s his promise. For information, go to www. sacramentopromisezone.org. R.E. Graswich can be reached at regraswich@icloud.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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ereo Rebellato is one of those kind-hearted souls who not only talks the talk, he walks the

walk. The former Raley’s executive has volunteered for the Sacramento SPCA for the past four years doing a myriad things—one of which is befriending dogs who catch his eye at the shelter, “fixing them up” if they need medical attention

or socialization, and then getting his many friends and colleagues to adopt them. To sweeten the deal, Rebellato offers to watch the dogs for free any time the owners go out of town. The only thing he asks is that they consider donating what they would have paid him for pet sitting directly to SSPCA.

“I’ve probably rehomed between six and 10 dogs at this point,” the Pocket resident says proudly. “My friends joke that they won’t answer my calls anymore in case I have a dog for them.” After working 65-plus-hour weeks at Raley’s for decades (he retired when his position was eliminated) Rebellato decided he wanted to give back by doing something he was truly passionate about: helping animals. Rebellato attended a volunteer orientation at SSPCA four years ago and the rest is history. He’s now one of the organization’s most active volunteers, helping with programs like Love on Loan, in which he takes his own dogs to nursing homes, children’s homes and businesses to lend some puppy love. He works with Camp Kindness (a summer camp for kids ages 8 to 14), appears on ABC10 and Fox40 once a month to feature adoptable pets, and trains new volunteers on how to handle small animals. He also participates in mobile events where he takes shelter dogs to gatherings all over the city to encourage adoptions and donations. “Anywhere we can get some attention,” he says. But Rebellato’s biggest contribution to SSPCA has been his impressive ability to raise money for the Doggy Dash, the group’s largest annual fundraiser. In 2018, he became the first person to raise more than $10,000 in the 26-year history of the event and has consistently been the top individual fundraiser ever since he joined the organization. Rebellato credits this immense success not only to his own perseverance, but also to the generosity of his former coworkers. “I still keep in touch with my Raley’s family and I’d say 65 percent of my donations come from them,” Rebellato says. “I keep a spreadsheet of everyone I’ve ever asked and those who’ve donated in the past and then I wine-and-dine them—mostly as a thank

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With so much happening, I was thrilled when Inside Sacramento asked if I wanted to author this new column on the city’s built environment as I did for more than a decade when I wrote for The Sacramento Bee. California’s capital city has its challenges, but we’re building a city that’s being noticed for its own achievements, where more young residents are electing to stay and build careers in their hometown because there’s opportunity and interesting work going on. The economy is becoming more diverse and we’re no longer a place known for politics, winter fog and hot summers. In the months ahead, I’ll explore some of the people and places driving Sacramento’s emergence. I look forward to hearing from you about all this activity and how the city can best take advantage of the challenges and opportunities before us. As things continue to unfold, enjoy the moment, Sacramento. It’s all ours. Gary Delsohn can be reached at gdelsohn@gmail.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n

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he homelessness problem keeps getting worse. A survey released June 26 found Sacramento County’s homeless count jumped 19 percent the past two years, to an estimated 5,570. A study released three weeks earlier found Los Angeles County’s homeless population rose 12 percent in the past year, to almost 59,000—despite massive new spending to combat the crisis.

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California is home to almost 25 percent of the nation’s homeless population, yet makes up only 12 percent of the total population. Obviously, California’s homeless need more housing. That’s why in 2018 I coauthored Senate Bill 1206, the No Place Like Home Act, with then-Sen. Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles). The bill resulted in Proposition 2, last November’s successful ballot measure. It provided $2 billion in funding for housing mentally ill homeless people.

But housing is just a part of the answer. Another major problem is mental illness, which drives many homeless people to live on the street. Why are they allowed to stay there? The problem stems from civil commitment reforms created in the late 1960s that made it too difficult to care for individuals with serious mental illnesses if they refused treatment. As a result, many institutions that involuntarily housed mentally ill people were closed. Reforms began with the 1967 Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, written as a reaction to abuses occurring at the time. The LPS Act changed our civil commitment process in California. The result? Mentally ill individuals migrated to the streets, then often to county jails. Then and now, the outcome is not humane. In April, Dr. Drew Pinsky, a noted psychiatrist with many years of clinical practice, explained the situation to me on his radio show. “Psychiatric symptoms are given privileged positions in the law,” he said. “Not just the pathology, but the actual symptoms themselves are being privileged over the well-being of the individual displaying those symptoms, the safety of that individual, our ability to render care to them and the safety and sanitation of the surrounding community.” Basically, our society has decided that someone shouting aimlessly on the street and eating out of garbage cans is not cause to treat him or her involuntarily for mental health issues. I was on Pinsky’s show to advance SB 640, which I authored at the doctor’s suggestion. SB 640 sought to clarify the definition of “gravely disabled” and tie in an individual’s capacity to make informed decisions about his or her personal well-being. The bill was shelved this year, but these definitional changes would have expanded treatment opportunities for our most vulnerable, put them into conservatorships and housing involuntarily, and helped diminish the inhumane neglect they currently suffer. My office is putting together research for when the Senate reconsiders SB 640 next year. In January, an audit of the 1967 LPS Act should be finished. Let’s hope the State Auditor provides recommendations to help the Legislature reassess what the state must do. Cost is another concern. As an accountant, I take money seriously. Currently, under Section 5150 of the state Welfare and Institutions Code, a

person can be held involuntarily for up to 72 hours “for assessment, evaluation, and crisis intervention, or placement for evaluation and treatment in a facility designated by the county.” If that period of holding is extended, hospitals are concerned their costs will rise. So it’s imperative to locate funding sources. Private charities are crucial. In Orange County, where I was a county supervisor from 2006 to 2014, Mind OC and Be Well OC help find beds for those who need special assistance. And the county is one of the few that has a county-operated health system and is using CalOptima dollars to provide solutions. Another source could be the Mental Health Services Act, passed by voters in 2004 as Proposition 63, which imposed a 1-percent tax on incomes of $1 million or greater. While an Orange County supervisor in 2013, I worked with then-State Sen. Darrell Steinberg to pass SB 585. It allowed money from the Mental Health Services Act to fund Laura’s Law, a 2002 state law that created “an assisted outpatient treatment program for any person who is suffering from a mental disorder and meets certain criteria.” Resources are available, but the problem always returns to the purported civil rights issue—that mentally ill homeless people have a right to refuse all treatment. As Pinsky said, this is “privileging pathology over wellness.” From his clinical experience, he explained, when people finally get treated for their mental condition, “They’re furious when that happens. They go, ‘People left me in that condition? And look how good I am now? Who did that?’” We don’t let our seniors with dementia fend for themselves. Why would we do the same with our severely mentally ill? Homelessness clearly needs a two-pronged solution: first, more involuntary housing; second, reform of the 1967 LPS Act. I’ll be working to improve the language in SB 640. The public has to understand that stranding people with serious mental illnesses on our streets is crueler than housing and treating them against their will. As homelessness keeps getting worse, the need for this solution will become more obvious. Sen. John M.W. Moorlach (R-Costa Mesa) represents the 37th District in the California State Senate. His Sacramento office phone number is (916) 651-4037. n

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eacefully planted beyond the doors of the Capital Public Radio building at Sacramento State is an inviting space covered with vibrant, leafy green and yellow vegetables, blossoming apple trees and happily humming honeybee colonies. The CapRadio Garden sprouted out of an idea from Craig McMurray, CapRadio director of foundation and corporate development, in 2014 to directly address some major environmental issues, such as water, land use, nutrition, conservation and wildlife. “Everything we experience in this garden is felt across the globe,” says Tashina Brito, Capital Public Radio community relations manager. “This

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is an easy, digestible way to experience beauty and recognize its importance.” The entrance to the shady haven is guarded by an antique, grade-school desk as if to inspire growth and a desire to learn. Brito describes the garden as a physical representation of the CapRadio newsroom—directly addressing food sustainability, the environment, policy and the economy. Nestled within the raised plant beds are seasonal fruits and vegetables all watered through drip irrigation. These growing foods include pumpkins, cucumbers, strawberries, squash and other native North American foods. Brito adds that they also have been trying new varieties of seeds. Amidst the garden’s floral scents and fertile grounds is the hushed buzz of honeybees. Wild bees pollinate 35 percent of California crops. However, some beekeepers have reported unusually high losses of hives, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This is largely due to “colony collapse disorder,” which occurs when the majority of worker bees disappear and leave behind their colony. To prevent the extinction of

these fascinating and vital insects, environmental changes and regulations are being implemented on local and national levels. Many hands are involved in the care of the garden, which is maintained primarily through a partnership between Capital Public Radio and Sacramento State, with additional assistance from students at the Sacramento County Office of Education’s Leo A. Palmiter Jr/Sr High School as part of a work-study program. The garden also provides the community with experiential learning opportunities through lessons

in nutrition, cooking, agriculture and ecology. When it is time to harvest the garden’s multi-colored gems of sweet fruits and crisp veggies, the produce is donated to the Sac State ASI Food Pantry, pop-up farmers markets and local nonprofits, including River City Food Bank and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Fresh produce is also stored on campus at Sac State. The CapRadio Garden Council is comprised of experienced individuals— representing Green Acres Nursery & Supply, Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven, UC Davis, American River College, UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento

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Buzzing With the Bees When District 3 Councilmember Jeff Harris learned of the prospective beehives at the CapRadio Garden, he was buzzing to get involved. Harris’ love of bees began more than 45 years ago when he was a student at UC Davis. Before he got into politics, Harris was a commercial beekeeper and has since remained involved in beekeeping agriculture. Through the CapRadio Garden beehives, Harris saw the potential to raise awareness and educate the community about the importance of honeybees. Each of the four hives is situated on a weight scale and equipped with temperature and humidity thermometers, microphones and cameras. The data is used to assess colony behavior and health. “It’s a pretty novel approach and it’s kind of exciting to be involved in it,” Harris says. Recently, the City Council passed an ordinance banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides (connected to colony collapse disorder in beehives) on Sacramento city properties. “There is no insect more efficient at pollination than the honeybee,” Harris says. “I love to show people bees and see the joy on kids’ faces when they see honeybees aren’t there to sting them, but are actually wonderful creatures that keep us alive.” Harris still keeps bees in the backyard of his Sacramento home. n

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The garden is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is not necessary to schedule a tour, but tour appointments can be made by calling CapRadio at (916) 278-8900. For more information, visit capradio. org/garden. Tessa Marguerite Outland can be reached at tessa.m.outland@gmail. com. Our Inside Sacramento Restaurant Guide and previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n

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his is how the conversation typically goes: “My friend found a stray cat and took her to the SPCA on Bradshaw.” “You mean the county shelter?” “Isn’t that the pound on Front Street?” Confusing? Yes. But it doesn’t have to be. Let’s start with the basics.

Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation—known as the Bradshaw Animal Shelter—is on Bradshaw Road, about a mile south of Highway 50. City of Sacramento Animal Care Services—known as the Front Street

Animal Shelter—is on Front Street, just north of Broadway. Sacramento SPCA has 20 acres of rural land on Florin Perkins Road between Fruitridge and Elder Creek. “Sacramento is lucky because we have three really prominent organizations focused on helping animals,” says Dawn Foster, SSPCA director of marketing and communications. “In that same token, it causes a lot of confusion.” Here’s where it gets tricky. All three shelters take in domestic animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, chickens, etc.). But, as municipal entities, the city and county shelters primarily accept stray canines and felines. On the other hand, SSPCA is an owner-surrender facility, which means it only accepts animals brought in by their owners—not strays found in Sacramento County or within Sacramento city limits. If someone brings in a lost or homeless pet from the county or city, SSPCA will direct that person to the county or city shelter, respectively. What if someone brings their own pet to the county or city? That’s considered on a case-by-case basis, notes Celeste Ingrid, volunteer program coordinator for the Bradshaw shelter. “Due to lack of space, most all owner surrenders are directed to the SSPCA,” she says. To make if even more confusing, SSPCA has a contract with Folsom and Rancho Cordova to take strays found within those cities. All three shelters require a fee for owners to surrender one or more of their own animals. But there is no cost to bring in a stray—and strays can be brought to the county and city shelters at any time during business hours.

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SSPCA requires an appointment to surrender an owned pet, and the wait can be anywhere from a couple of days for a small dog to three weeks for a large dog, because “they take up more space and resources,” Foster says. By scheduling surrender appointments, staff can help “deescalate the situation,” Foster adds, such as when Fido chews on a prized piece of furniture or Fluffy refuses to use the litter box. “It gives us the opportunity to counsel people on the phone and give them resources to divert the surrender,” Foster says, including help with behavioral or minor medical issues. Another significant difference is funding. The county and city shelters are municipal facilities and receive taxpayer support, in addition to donations and grants. SSPCA is a private, nonprofit organization and receives no government funding. It operates solely on individual, community and corporate generosity. The county shelter’s annual budget is $11.8 million; the city’s is $5.2 million; the SSPCA’s is $7.8 million.

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The county moved to its Bradshaw location in 2009, with 39,000 square feet of occupied space on 7 acres of land. The city facility has been at its Front Street location since 1910, but was extensively remodeled and expanded in 1993, tripling the original space. A new cat facility was opened at Front Street in 2009. SSPCA has three structures sitting on 10 acres totaling 40,000 square feet, which includes a 22,000-squarefoot adoption center built in 2000. Adjacent to the main campus is another 10 acres of open field—its use not yet determined. Options include expanding the spay/neuter clinic. The county shelter has 55 fulltime and two contract employees, and 470 active volunteers. The city shelter has 54 full-time employees and approximately 900 active volunteers. SSPCA has 100 full- and part-time staff, and 250 to 300 active volunteers. The county has 14 field officers working day shifts, swing shifts and on-call 24/7, fielding approximately 23,000 calls a year. The city’s seven animal control officers also serve

24/7 and respond to 18,000 requests annually. SSPCA does not employ animal control officers. The county can house more than 500 animals at one time, if necessary. “We get creative and pair animals up if needed,” says shelter director Dave Dickinson. The city has space for 200 to 300. SSPCA can house 350 animals at one time. If dogs are doubled up in one kennel, capacity can increase to 556. None of the three shelters is “no-kill.” However, there has been progress in the last 10 or so years to reduce euthanasia and increase “save rates,” which is the percentage of animals leaving the shelter alive, either through adoptions, returns to owner or transfers to other shelters or rescue groups. The county took in more than 13,000 animals last year with a save rate of 86 percent. The city annually takes in 11,000 dogs and cats (other animals are transferred out to rescue groups) with a save rate of 87 percent. In 2018, 5,600 animals entered the SSPCA’s shelter with a save rate of 81 percent.

The county and SSPCA have high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinics on their campuses that are open to the public. Last year, the county clinic, operated by a private company, performed 13,169 spay/ neuter surgeries (community-owned pets and animals up for adoption). In 2018, SSPCA’s clinic performed 18,370 spay/neuter surgeries. “We are No. 2 in the nation operating that many surgeries in a single location,” Foster says. Regardless of the differences, all three shelters have one thing in common: they need people to adopt, volunteer, donate and—most importantly—spay and neuter their pets. For more information, visit sspca. org, animalcare.saccounty.net or cityofsacramento.org/communitydevelopment/animal-care. Cathryn Rakich can be reached at crakich@surewest.net. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

3. 1 and 3. Carmichael’s Concerts in the Park continues with shows by Ticket to Ride and Hipper than Hip. 2. Del Campo High School cheer boosters celebrate Independence Day at this year’s Carmichael Elks Club 4th of July Parade. 4. Sac State sports faculty leaders (from left) Bunky Harkleroad, Mark Orr and Reggie Christiansen speak at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

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Big Apple Bite NEW YORK VISIT ELEVATED BY PEDAL AND FOOT POWER

The Oculus train station in the World Trade Center connects New Jersey's rapid transit system with New York City's subways.

ew York is unlike any other city in the United States. New Yorkers get around differently, with the country’s highest level of public transit use. More than half the households don’t own a car. In Manhattan, the non-ownership rate is 75 percent. A recent trip to the Big Apple exposed me to an eclectic variety of ways to get around: walking, subways, buses, bike share, commuter rail, private auto and ferries. My wife and I passed through the nation’s two busiest rail stations, Grand Central and Penn Station. We saw the stunning Oculus, the World Trade Center terminal station for rail lines serving New Jersey. The experience included some walking and cycling habits Sacramento could envy. We didn’t take cabs, Uber or Lyft. It was clear that those would be the most expensive and least efficient options because of traffic congestion. In

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Manhattan, cars don’t rule, pedestrians do. There are so many people walking that vehicles making turns had only a tiny window in time to edge their way through the throngs. A police officer may occasionally direct traffic in Sacramento at a King’s game or other event. In New York, more than 2,000 yellow-vested traffic agents vainly try to get traffic to flow. All that walking is good for New Yorkers’ health. Their average body mass index is low. Manhattanites don’t stroll. They set a good pace. Tourists are advised to get out of their way. The crowds, construction sites with narrow sidewalks and brisk pace made Sacramento seem very laid back. I was hoping that the subway system had improved since my last trip decades ago. It seemed dirty and hard to use then. It’s better now. There were magnetic MetroCards and electronic boards at some stations with estimated train arrivals. Newer subway cars had electronic signs highlighting the route and next stop. Trains were graffitifree. Stations were cleaner. I didn’t see anyone hop a turnstile. Navigating the subway system is still a challenge and not newcomer friendly. We had a paper map and there are smartphone apps available, but system maps at the stations were hard to find and neighborhood maps (once

you emerged from the underground maze, blinking and confused) were nonexistent. The subway system is a spaghetti-like network of two dozen lines. While there are lots of stations, they can be difficult to spot. We got better with experience. I was especially interested in Citi Bike, a station-based, bike-share system. You pick up a bike locked to an electronic stand and leave it at a station near your destination. We discovered it could be hard to find a bike at a nearby station and problematic to locate a station. We lost battery power on our cellphones, so couldn’t access bikes for a return trip, even though we paid for an all-day pass. Biking along the Hudson River was great and surprisingly attractive, but pedaling the heavy bikes uphill from river elevation wasn’t easy. Electricassist JUMP bikes in Sacramento, that can be left anywhere in the service area, have big advantages. (Lyft-owned Citi Bike pulled its 1,000 electric bikes off New York streets in April because of brake problems.) Oddly, I felt safer on Manhattan streets than in Sacramento. The reason was slow traffic speeds. There were also protected bike lanes, separated from traffic by barriers. And lots of bikes. The least satisfactory traveling on our trip was by private car. Friends took

us to Fire Island. Friday afternoon and Sunday evening were spent in traffic jams. It was tedious travel with hourslong traffic crawling for miles. Sacramento doesn’t have the population density to support a transit system like New York’s. But New York public transit works for 5 million users each day. It’s energy-efficient. New Yorkers have the lowest per-capita carbon footprint from transportation in the country. Not owning a car is a realistic option in Manhattan. The lack of space and high parking charges ($30 per hour short-term and $400 per month long-term) are reasons for low car ownership. Planned congestion charges will likely further reduce car use. New York’s transportation system is abnormal for the U.S., but it may be instructive for Californians as our cities increase in population and density. We all need answers to traffic problems. Walt Seifert is executive director of Sacramento Trailnet, an organization devoted to promoting greenways with paved trails. He can be reached at bikeguy@surewest.net. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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To Toot or Not to Toot

DO NO WRONG BY ELECTING A HUMBLE STANCE

everal times during my years in the Air National Guard, folks jokingly asked me how I became an officer without knowing how to play golf. Their questions finally challenged me to rectify my shortcoming with some lessons. With only a few years before retirement, I was on my annual training in San Luis Obispo when I found an opportunity to play my first game with fellow chaplains. Father John Love, Chaplain Mike Beyer and Chaplain Assistant Robert “Web” Webster reserved an after-duty tee time on the Morro Bay Golf Course, a breathtaking public course edged by the Pacific Ocean. I’ll not tell you about my first three shots. But somewhere off the fourth hole, I sent a ball soaring so far and hard that I thought it might sink a passing dingy.

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Amazingly, it plopped just 30 feet short of the hole. To a new golfer, the shot felt like I’d just won the Masters Tournament. I jumped up and down, screaming like a lunatic. “What happened to the meek inheriting the earth?” asked Web, my ever-helpful chaplain assistant. “Hey,” I said, “What’s wrong with ‘He who tooteth not his own horn, the same shall not be tooted.’” Beyer groaned at the tired old quote from the 20th century journalist Damon Runyon. I was ready to pop the champagne, but Father Love lassoed my big head and pulled me back down to the greens. “Norris,” he advised. “That was fantastic, but in golf when you hit a superb shot you must assume a humble, quiet stance.” “Like this,” he said, bowing his head and joining his hands together below his belt. “Then you wait for it.” “Wait for what?” I asked. “Wait for us to do our job,” he said. “We’re the cheering section. Not you.” I did as I was instructed, dropping my head in silence. On cue, Love and Beyer raised their heads to the sky, raving over the beauty of the trajectory, speed and landing.

Web just folded at the waist, amused to see his chaplain humbled a bit. Aside from teaching me golf etiquette, the guys were highlighting a tricky question we face in life when we reach a pinnacle of accomplishment. Do we toot our own horn or do we wait, head bowed, to be showered with accolades? The Apostle Paul seemed to think we could do no wrong electing the humble stance. Eugene Peterson astutely paraphrased Paul’s words in the dynamic and highly idiomatic translation called “The Message.” “If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life … then do me a favor: …. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.” It was a lesson I humbly took to New York recently where the National Society of Newspaper Columnists presented me with the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award. Now before you say I’m tooting my own horn, you should know that this award doesn’t praise my writing ability as much as it applauds your reaction to my writing.

In this case, the award recognizes your response to the columns I wrote about the Chispa Project, a humanitarian effort directed by my daughter Sara to start libraries in Honduras. When the Will Rogers Writers Foundation learned that your donations have started dozens of new libraries in Honduras and, moreover, that 10 of you flew to Honduras last year to assemble a library, the foundation thought it was time for a little PDA—Public Display of Appreciation. That means the award is not so much my award—it’s yours! But don’t get a big head. Just bow, please. Let me do my job as I jump up and down and tooteth for you! Norris Burkes can be reached at comment@thechaplain.net. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. Burkes is available for public speaking at civic organizations, places of worship, veterans groups and more. For details and fees, visit thechaplain.net. n

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ucked away near Fair Oaks Boulevard, down a discreet lane of custom homes on lush green lots, is a singular dwelling filled with warmth, originality and old-world charm. Step inside the extraordinary European-inspired residence of

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landscape architect David Gibson and artist William Ishmael. Thirteen-foot ceilings are accented with exposed beams of California Douglas fir. Walls are cream-colored rough plaster. A striking floor of salvaged French oak is stained in seven shades of hardwood. Stacked limestone, typically seen on exteriors, wraps around a dining room wall. One of the few nods to modernism are the exterior doors—including a sliding-glass front door—which are all glass and steel. “They are exquisite,” Gibson says. The natural light that streams in “is stunning.” Original artwork adorns the home— from impressive wooden sculptures to enormous abstract paintings. Several

well-used art easels, standing near the front entrance, seem like art pieces. “I’m in an art group and we meet here,” Gibson explains. “I’m getting into drawing again after many years. You do it wherever you are. The art takes over your world.” When dinner guests are expected, the easels are stowed and a long wooden dining table is moved into place. “This is a space that moves and grows and changes,” he says. “Which gives life to a house.” Gibson bought the land in 1987. “It was an empty lot with an old abandoned swimming pool. Just some bamboo and oak trees,” he notes. Then single, he built a 1,000-square-foot home, where he expected to live for a good many

years. “But a month after I moved in, I met William. “And there was no way the two of us, one large dog and a miniature schnauzer could all live there.” But Gibson had a plan—a long-range site plan that included a larger main house and time-to-grow landscaping. The couple lived in Midtown until the new home was complete, then moved to the new 3,000-square-foot, threebedroom, four-bath abode in 2009. The original smaller home now serves as a guest quarters and art studio. With 20-plus years to collect antiques and recycled items, such as interior doors salvaged from France and a fireplace mantel made of French limestone, Gibson and Ishmael have a well-fashioned home. “We both love to

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buy salvage,” Gibson says. “You buy it—and sooner or later you get rid of it or you find a spot for it.” For example, Gibson mounted cut-granite curbstones, which he salvaged from demolition sites throughout Sacramento, above several interior doors. “As a landscape architect, I was always using a lot of stone.” Local cabinetmaker and general contractor Dave Puente created two floor-to-ceiling kitchen cabinets using a set of French oak window shutters Gibson brought back from the south of France. “These are very special because they speak to the craftsmen in town,” Gibson says. The kitchen island is California black granite with a coarse finish. “If you start with rough surfaces that are muddled, they get better with time,” Gibson points out. The countertops are French limestone. Venting above the six-burner gas stove remains exposed, imparting a rustic industrial look that lends itself to playful decor. “It’s fun,” he says. Three of the bathrooms have charcoal black limestone floors. “The pattern and markings hide a multitude of sins,” Gibson says with a laugh. Rusty metal window shutters in the guest bath were scooped up at a 57th Street antique shop.

The stair railing was hand forged by master blacksmith John McLellan in Loomis. A striking antique chandelier, purportedly from The Cannery in San Francisco and designed by Phoenix Day lighting company, hangs from the second-story ceiling. Two mirror-image master bedrooms and baths—with 18-foot peaked ceilings—face each other with a sitting room in between. Balconies off of each bedroom look out over mature oak trees, gravel terraces, a cobblestone creek, lush lawn and small bamboo forest. Ishmael’s art studio is strategically placed for privacy at the top of a second staircase. “I designed this so it could become another master suite,” Gibson notes, with a full bathroom and walk-in closet, currently used to store art supplies. With skylights and a balcony, Ishmael says, “For me, it’s perfect as a studio.” For both Ishmael and Gibson, it’s the perfect home in the perfect secluded place. “You know what’s fun about it?” Gibson says. “It really is hidden in here. Most people who come over say, ‘Oh my god. I had no idea this existed.’ We love that.” To recommend a home or garden for Open House, contact Cathryn Rakich at crakich@surewest.net. More photography and previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento. com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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he Sacramento Walk of Stars returns to the Handle District in Midtown to celebrate four superstars from the Sacramento area who have excelled internationally and brought positive attention to the community. This year’s honorees are Major League Baseball star and manager Dusty Baker, Olympic swimmer Summer Sanders, mixed martial arts champion Urijah Faber, and renowned food and wine expert Darrell Corti. The honorees will unveil their sidewalk stars on 18th Street between Capitol Avenue and L Street on Aug. 28 at 9 a.m. With a gala dinner that evening at Memorial Auditorium, the community will honor its stars and learn what Sacramento has meant to their success. The star unveiling is free. Tickets for the dinner are $150 per person or a table of 10 for $1,500. They can be purchased at sacramentowalkofstars.com. “This is our third year and we are so excited by the group of superstars we are honoring in August,” says Patrick Harbison, chair of the Sacramento Walk of Stars. “We are so fortunate as a community to have people from our region go on to national and international acclaim, and reflect a positive image of Sacramento throughout the world.” Current stars can be found on the north and south sidewalks on L Street between 18th and 19th streets. They serve as a permanent attraction for residents and visitors. I co-founded the Sacramento Walk of Stars. A board of directors and steering committee reviews and selects the inductees. Here’s a look at this year’s honorees: Dusty Baker graduated from Del Campo High School. He joined the Atlanta Braves in 1968 and was on deck when Hank Aaron hit his 715 home runs to pass Babe Ruth’s record. Baker later spent eight years with the Los Angeles Dodgers and enjoyed a 20-year managerial career with the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals. Many believe Baker helped invent the “high five,” which first occurred between Baker and Dodgers teammate Glenn Burke on Oct. 2, 1977, at Dodger Stadium. Summer Sanders graduated from Oakmont High School in Roseville. She is an Olympic swimming champion and media star. After her competitive career, she became a sports commentator, reporter, television show host and actress. In 1991, Sanders enrolled at Stanford, where she won eight NCAA National Championship titles. She won three medals at the 1991 World Championships in Perth, Australia. At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Sanders won four medals: two gold, plus silver and bronze. Urijah Faber, “the California Kid,” attended Casa Roble and Lincoln high schools. He’s a mixed martial artist, entrepreneur and actor who fought as a bantamweight and featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Faber won the World Extreme Cagefighting Featherweight Championship in 2006.

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He founded Team Alpha Male in 2004 to train professional fighters at Ultimate Fitness gym in East Sacramento. He has been a part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sacramento, which helps new businesses and invests in the community. Darrell Corti graduated from Bishop Armstrong High School (now Christian Brothers). He operates the iconic Corti Brothers specialty grocery store in East Sacramento. In the world of food and wine, he’s a global superstar—sought out for learned opinions on everything from truffles to sardines. A shy man who dislikes self-promotion, Corti has advised everyone from Alice Waters of Berkeley’s Chez Panisse to former New York Times food writer and Gourmet editor Ruth Reichl. He helped create the Californiastyle gourmet food and wine movement. All four 2019 Walk of Stars honorees are true Sacramento legends.

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he thing about getting punched in the face, Melissa Ausilio says, is you either like it or you don’t. Ausilio realized she liked it when she was 21. She was in a boxing ring, wearing boxing gloves and gear, and circling and throwing jabs at her opponent. The experience was thrilling. But a punch in the face was still a punch in the face. “There’s no middle ground with boxing,” she says. “You learn pretty quickly whether it’s the sport for you or not.” Seventeen years have passed since the first time Ausilio’s nose connected with a boxing glove. Since then, much has happened. She has gone from being a high school dropout to earning a Master of Business Administration degree at UC

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Davis. She has served as a mental health caseworker, gained and lost 70 pounds, and run a life-changing half marathon, which included a jog across the Golden Gate Bridge. Today she owns and operates Revolheart, a Sacramento business that trains women and girls to box. Revolheart also sells boxing gear designed exclusively for women. And to prove she’s no fancy MBA who can just talk a good game, she is training to qualify for the U.S. Olympic boxing team at the 165-pound level. She will take her 5-3 amateur record to the USA Boxing Eastern Elite Qualifier tournament in Columbus, Ohio, this October. The goal is the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. “I’m 38 years old, so this is it,” she says. “I’m strong and healthy, but I know I can’t turn the clock back. Life is about moving forward, so this is a bittersweet time for me.” When Ausilio sits at a Downtown coffee shop and talks about her life, she doesn’t present the image of someone who likes to fight. Her nose is not crumpled. Scar tissue hasn’t formed over her eyebrows. Her

voice is gentle and melodious. Her words are filled with philosophical and inspirational references. She is pragmatic. She knows running a startup business is tough, every bit as difficult as climbing into the ring and throwing punches at somebody who hits back. Challenges are nothing new for Ausilio. As a child, her family was supported by her father’s carpet business. When Dad added the words “and sons” to the store’s name, she knew the future would shine upon her two brothers, not her. But financial setbacks and bad decisions wrecked the family business. By then, Ausilio was gone. She left home at 16. Bored by high school but hungry for education, she enrolled in a Southern California community college and eventually graduated with a degree in women’s gender and sexuality studies from Long Beach State. “It took me 10 years to graduate,” she says. “And of course all I heard was, ‘What job are you going to get with that degree?’” She moved to Reno and began working in mental health assessment,

but realized she would need a master’s degree in social work to advance. She earned an advanced business degree instead. While there were long gaps in her boxing career, she never abandoned her love for the game. With the halfmarathon success, she proved to herself she could get back into shape. In the gym, the extra 70 pounds melted away. She decided boxing was the perfect world, providing personal fulfillment, business opportunities and the chance to help others, especially women and girls. “Boxers are wounded people,” she says. “But there is so much potential in the sport. I know it’s dangerous, but it’s also addictive. When you love something, you can’t just stop.” Learn more about Revolheart boxing at revolheart.com. R.E. Graswich can be reached at regraswich@icloud.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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C Master Gardeners tell the public that mulch works miracles in the garden based on university research that shows a thick layer of woodchips (at least 4 inches deep) will suppress weed-seed germination, retain moisture and improve the soil. I’ve repeated this advice many times, but have had some doubts. You rarely see mulch in French or English gardens, for example. The French believe that roots need air, which a layer of mulch can block. The English plant so densely that there’s little open space for mulch, although they do apply copious amounts of compost. In Sacramento gardens, I’ve observed that the roots of droughttolerant plants, such as lavender, salvia and penstemon, will rot if they are kept constantly moist by a layer of woodchips. I’ve also worried that covering up all bare soil with mulch, which UC Berkeley entomologist Dr. Gordon

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Frankie calls “mulch madness,” will make it hard for native bees to find places to nest. When should we mulch? And when does mulching create more problems than it solves? At a recent horticultural study weekend sponsored by The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon, experts and gardeners debated this point. Kelly Norris, director of horticulture and education at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, suggested that gardeners should “write off” mulch. Instead, he advocated for using grasses and other plants as “green mulch and horticultural spackle” to form a “sustainable, living weft” under larger plants. His vision is for gardens that are managed, not maintained, with a focus on a wide range of closely planted diverse plants that are edited, rather than mulched gaps that are weeded. The weekend featured visits to more than a dozen lush Portland gardens, several planted densely not mulched. One garden featured many familiar drought-tolerant plants thriving in mounds of gravel, which ensured the perfect drainage they demand. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, a horticulture professor at Washington State University, had a different view. This was not surprising coming from a woman dubbed the “Mulch Queen” by her 8-year-old daughter years ago. Chalker-Scott based her recommendations on scientific research, and continued to champion mulch for

most situations. She recommended woodchips, rather than bark or other materials. Bark has a waxy surface that is designed to repel water and discourage it from deterioration. Rather than an inert layer of mulch, the ideal is to have active fungal activity where mulch touches the soil and decomposes. That promotes development of mycorrhizae, which colonize the root system of a host plant, providing increased water and nutrient-absorbing capabilities. Asked about using leaves as mulch, Chalker-Scott responded that research is not yet definitive. Leaves break down through bacterial activity, not fungal, and can become slimy and anaerobic if piled too deep. ChalkerScott shreds her fallen leaves before using them as mulch or putting them into the compost pile. What about ground-burrowing native bees? Chalker-Scott recommended leaving soil bare underneath shrubs so bees can burrow there. This also allows oxygen to be more available for roots, and keeps mulch at least 4 inches away from the base of woody shrubs and trees to reduce the risk of root rot. Chalker-Scott is not a fan of landscape fabric because it blocks that all-important contact between soil and mulch. Fabric eventually gets covered with decomposed organic matter and weeds, and can be so integrated with soil and roots that it is very hard to maintain. She doesn’t recommend pulling fabric out of a planting bed unless it is loose. To avoid damage to

roots, it’s better to cut the fabric into pieces and leave it in place. Most of all, don’t use it in planting beds. To mulch or not to mulch? Most of us think that we should mulch, but few enjoy the hard work it entails. Based on the science, mulching can benefit soil, but it’s not a panacea for all situations. Several speakers envisioned a trend toward landscapes consisting of interwoven tapestries of plants instead of widely spaced planting beds surrounded by a sea of woodchips. More plants, less mulch. Makes sense to me. The Sacramento County UC Master Gardeners’ annual Harvest Day will be Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Fair Oaks Horticultural Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks. Speakers will discuss container gardens, fertilizers and tree care. Mini-workshops and demonstrations will be held on composting, water-efficient landscapes, grape growing and fruit orchards. Guests will also enjoy educational tables, food trucks and plants for sale. For more information, visit sacmg. ucanr.edu/harvest_day. Anita Clevenger is a lifetime Sacramento County Master Gardener. For answers to gardening questions, contact the UC Master Gardeners at (916) 876-5338 or mgsacramento@ ucanr.edu, or visit sacmg.ucanr.edu. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento. com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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t might seem strange that an instrument as old as the harpsichord is something musician Faythe Vollrath thinks of as “new in many ways,” but the accomplished harpsichordist, based in Placerville, m maintains that there’s a method to t madness. the “It’s still very much ‘create y your own adventure’ with the h harpsichord,” says Vollrath, who performs as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the U.S. and abroad (she recently performed a concert of new music in Serbia as part of the Belgrade Harpsichord Festival). “The instrument still doesn’t have a big modern performance history—a lot of the music is still being rediscovered, so you might be playing something from the 17th century that no one’s ever heard. I love that there’s freedom of interpretation.” That freedom is what first drew Vollrath to the instrument after studying piano performance as an undergrad at Sacramento State University. She started playing the harpsichord just for fun, but she discovered that the flexibility and creativity it provided was a perfect fit for her artistic interests. The harpsichord was most likely invented in the Middle Ages, and all but disappeared from the music scene in the 18th century with the piano’s rise in popularity. Vollrath went on to receive her doctoral diploma from Stony Brook University in New York under Arthur Haas and her artist diploma from the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign under Charlotte Mattax Moersch in harpsichord performance. She’s since become a beloved local fixture, playing with Capella Antiqua—the choral group based at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on 11th Street—and the Sacramento Baroque Soloists, as well as a celebrated performer across the country at venues such as MusicSources in Berkeley, Gotham Early Music Scene in New York City and Bruton Parish Church in Colonial Williamsburg. “What I love best about performing is educating people about this amazing instrument,” the 37-yearold says. “I love when people ask me

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1451 37TH ST 14 METRO LN 1541 34TH ST 3309 FORNEY WAY 506 39TH ST 3604 TROY DALTON ST 3612 TROY DALTON ST 3616 TROY DALTON ST

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3119 CARLY WAY 3581 FORNEY WAY 3431 DULLANTY WAY 1440 38TH ST 2400 D ST 3710 MCKINLEY BLVD

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3473 33RD ST 3417 1ST AVE 6306 3RD AVE 2994 64TH 3205 10TH AVE 6150 1ST AVE 3970 8TH AVE 3609 12TH AVE 3817 12TH AVE 3560 1ST ST 2833 34TH ST 6008 2ND AVE

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2117 9TH AVE 2641 CURTIS WAY 2416 26TH ST 562 JONES WAY 2629 HARKNESS ST 2629 HARKNESS ST 523 FREMONT WAY 1216 MARIAN WAY 1239 WELLER WAY 2532 6TH AVE 2979 GOVAN WAY 1121 11TH AVE 2415 26TH ST 1900 BIDWELL WAY 2744 26TH ST 1825 MARKHAM WAY 435 LUG LN 2732 9TH AVE 1840 VALLEJO WAY 1143 MARIAN WAY 1721 BURNETT WAY 1104 V ST

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251 SANDBURG DR 551 PALA WAY 5884 CAMELLIA AVE 871 48TH ST 1745 42ND ST 5303 CAMELLIA AVE 1848 43RD ST 4050 BREUNER AVE 5358 J ST 1341 54TH ST 5624 MONALEE AVE 5081 TEICHERT AVE 541 SAN MIGUEL WAY 1601 54TH ST 538 LA PURISSIMA WAY 511 45TH ST 1025 41ST ST 5446 CARLSON DR 1360 62ND ST

$515,000 $622,922 $750,082 $1,350,000 $626,000 $1,160,000 $183,100 $499,500 $395,000 $360,000 $325,000 $477,750 $284,000 $315,000 $233,500 $325,000 $505,000 $465,000 $530,000 $770,000 $415,000 $442,000 $700,000 $700,000 $481,000 $658,000 $899,000 $530,000 $1,295,000 $1,750,000 $260,000 $920,000 $565,000 $615,000 $370,000 $450,560 $513,000 $1,285,000 $600,000 $550,000 $745,000 $709,000 $515,000 $785,100 $410,000 $510,000 $611,000 $450,000 $575,000 $480,000 $660,000 $665,000 $770,000 $517,500 $545,000 $661,500 $1,799,000 $515,000 $628,000

815 48TH ST 4201 J ST 1900 52ND ST 1600 42ND ST 56 SANDBURG DR 834 55TH ST 1127 56TH ST 944 44TH ST

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5821 MARK TWAIN AVE 4930 BONNIEMAE WAY 4490 69TH ST 3289 60TH ST 3604 19TH AVE 4821 PARKER AVE 3705 20TH AVE 5401 10TH AVE 5400 64TH ST 5057 11TH AVE 4024 32ND ST 3825 13TH AVE 5021 71ST ST 5310 BRADFORD DR 3640 62ND ST 4891 7TH AVE 4401 62ND ST 4891 8TH AVE 4700 58TH ST 5251 79TH ST 4226 55TH ST 3708 21ST AVE 3234 SHER CT

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2416 WULFF LN 3032 HOWE AVE 3405 COLEEN CT 3213 ARCHWOOD RD 4625 MULFORD AVE 3824 THORNWOOD DR 3231 LERWICK RD 3130 SHASTA WAY 2248 EL CAMINO 4408 PARK GREEN CT. 4045 HILLSWOOD DR 4304 MASON LN 3654 EDISON AVE 2216 RALSTON RD 2255 RALSTON RD 3837 PASADENA AVE 3240 BEN LOMOND DR 3012 LERWICK RD 3812 JO ANN DR 3412 KENTFIELD DR 2531 CASTLEWOOD DR 2830 WALTON WAY 2275 TAMARACK WAY 3820 SUNNYVALE AVE

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2521 45TH AVE 2348 51ST AVE 7055 DEMARET DR 2121 48TH AVE

$615,000 $627,500 $435,000 $1,255,062 $695,000 $485,000 $596,000 $958,000 $415,000 $285,000 $207,000 $411,000 $170,000 $244,000 $302,000 $295,000 $320,000 $315,145 $180,000 $218,000 $240,000 $295,000 $470,000 $440,000 $440,000 $467,500 $372,500 $279,000 $325,000 $255,000 $404,990 $275,000 $360,000 $320,000 $370,000 $379,000 $445,000 $344,000 $330,000 $240,000 $440,000 $395,000 $575,000 $290,000 $325,900 $351,500 $613,000 $675,000 $240,000 $345,000 $300,000 $305,000 $625,000 $305,000 $395,000 $265,000 $290,000 $310,000 $270,000

2158 MONIFIETH WAY $300,000 5906 PARK VILLAGE ST $525,000 1301 42ND AVE $400,000 1286 KENNADY LN $543,000 7390 TILDEN WAY $260,000 2112 KIRK WAY $287,000 2121 50TH AVE $200,000 2187 MONIFIETH WAY $289,000 2016 67TH AVE $299,000 1871 ONEIL $325,000 4140 WARREN AVE $610,000 6060 GLORIA DR #3 $150,000 7548 32ND ST $261,000 1176 26TH AVE $497,000 7435 29TH $195,000 2161 48TH AVE $260,000 1417 69TH AVE $275,000 7366 TAMOSHANTER WAY $276,000 3100 ELLWOOD AVE $305,000 7073 HOGAN DR $193,000 2779 MEADOWVALE AVE $278,000 4148 CANBY WAY $505,000 6008 ANNRUD WAY $475,000 2520 51ST AVE $219,000 5620 CAZADERO WAY $283,500 5609 RICKEY DR $340,000 6321 VENTURA ST $359,000 7455 POIRIER WAY $155,900 2231 VALKO $269,900 2355 KNIGHT WAY $379,000 1102 AIDAN AVE $560,000 1401 ATHERTON ST $255,000 7534 32ND ST $260,000 2100 MANGRUM AVE $266,641 2587 MEADOW WOOD CIR $265,000 2116 KIRK WAY $275,000 4500 PARKRIDGE RD $1,695,000 7269 17TH ST $245,000

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2294 WOODSIDE LN #9 $142,500 3 COLBY CT $369,000 1964 UNIVERSITY PARK DR $489,900 827 COMMONS DR $525,000 800 WOODSIDE LN #16 $203,000 1019 DORNAJO WAY #168 $142,000 3165 VIA GRANDE $225,000 1019 DORNAJO WAY #246 $167,100 2418 LARKSPUR LN #227 $170,000 3233 VIA GRANDE $235,000 2016 ROBERT WAY $265,000 2348 BARCELONA WAY $283,000 3267 VIA GRANDE $235,000 601 COMMONS DR $674,999 888 E WOODSIDE LN #11 $150,000 1113 BELL ST #15 $197,000 776 WOODSIDE LANE EAST #1 $312,000 859 COMMONS DR $330,000 1026 VANDERBILT WAY $394,700 1958 UNIVERSITY PARK DR $533,000 822 COMMONS DR $420,000 1019 DORNAJO WAY #264 $169,000 506 ELMHURST CIR $530,000 2236 WOODSIDE LN #10 $170,000 2398 LARKSPUR LN #270 $159,900

511 WOODSIDE OAKS #7 2344 DARWIN ST 730 HARTNELL PL 2375 ALTA GARDEN LN

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6792 STARBOARD WAY 6241 RIVERSIDE BLVD #201 1195 ROSE TREE WAY 7675 POCKET RD 6235 OAKRIDGE WAY 6709 E LAKE PARK DR 7340 MARANI WAY 7542 S LAND PARK DR 780 WESTLITE CIR 27 SEASIDE CT 436 LITTLE RIVER WAY 808 SAO JORGE WAY 105 ROUNDTREE CT 15 RIVERBREA CT 6956 BOBOLINK WAY 7830 RIVER VILLAGE DR 6937 GALLERY WAY 7327 FARM DALE WAY 7462 SALTON SEA WAY 6942 S LAND PARK DR 6935 GLORIA DR 70 RAMBLEOAK CIR 55 LAKESHORE CIR 7716 RIO ESTRADA WAY 177 ARBUSTO CIR 34 PORTO SANTO CT 6748 ORLEANS WAY

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104 RIVER CHASE CIR $498,000 3332 WELLINGTON DR $262,000 3925 LUSK DR $344,000 1813 MERCURY WAY $465,000 4124 AMERICAN RIVER DR $587,500 810 EL ENCINO WAY $971,000 1025 HAMPTON RD $285,000 4552 OXBOW DR $570,000 3333 WELLINGTON DR $300,000 2412 IONE ST $331,000 4404 ULYSSES DR $395,300 2013 VENUS DR $390,000 4227 LUSK DR $419,000 1721 ADONIS WAY $470,000 4108 CRONDALL DR $780,000 2600 AMERICAN RIVER DR $795,000 736 WHITEHALL WAY $875,150 2425 WATSON ST $387,000 4212 GUILDFORD CT $729,000 466 CROCKER RD $2,460,000 3132 BERKSHIRE WAY $305,000 450 CROCKER RD $2,100,000 1017 SINGINGWOOD RD $285,000 4436 ULYSSES DR $405,000 221 GIFFORD WAY $950,000 630 WILHAGGIN DR $1,040,000 1711 MERCURY WAY $415,000 3701 SAN YSIDRO WAY $652,000 3204 HURLEY WAY $280,000 4037 CAYENTE WAY $550,000 1308 FITCH WAY $670,000

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Culinary Curating

FARE AND DÉCOR ARE ON POINT AT BOUNTIFUL MIDTOWN RESTAURANT

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here’s a term in the online content industry: aggregator. It refers to a website that doesn’t publish anything itself, but rather finds things from around the web and puts them all

in one place for the casual surfer to read or view. There’s another term that refers to a certain type of aggregator, one that doesn’t just collect random things from around the net, but instead collects the

most interesting things. That term is curator. Beast + Bounty, the R Street Corridor restaurant less than a year old, brings the skills of curation to bear on its exceptional fare and stunning

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design. The interior décor reflects influences from the last 50 years of American decorating trends. The menu shows flavors, ingredients and cooking styles from a dozen different countries. The plating ranges from rustic to fine art. There are a lot of different influences going on at Beast + Bounty, and it is only excellent curation that makes it all work. There’s no getting around it, Beast + Bounty is a stunning space. The immense care and thoughtfulness that went into every design decision almost screams at you when you walk in the door. Every little piece of cutlery, piece of art, piece of glassware seems as if it was picked up from a specific decade and brought to this place and time to work together in harmony. The plants are from the ‘70s, gold lamps and marble-topped tables from the ‘80s. Stoneware plates are from the late ‘60s and cheeky wall art from the ‘90s. But keep looking. You’ll notice the shade of gold of the modern lamps matches the gold of the cutlery. You’ll see the pale rose leather of the banquettes reflected in the pale rose pull strings on the staff’s aprons.

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The thought that went into this place is manifest. Thankfully the same care goes into the food. Per the name, the menu is split into animal-centered dishes (beast) and vegetable-centric plates (bounty). Sitting somewhere in the middle of that is a selection of pizzas. On the beast side of the menu, options are meant to be shared. Although if you can down a two-pound $98 ribeye, then that’s between you and your maker. Most plates are big enough for two or three diners. Each dish has its own collection of influences brought together to create a cohesive whole. Take, for example, the grilled whole branzino, a beautiful fish native to the Mediterranean. Instead of going with the obvious Italian or Greek preparation, the kitchen goes full Thai and tops it with a green curry and throws in a side of sticky peanut rice cakes. Bold flavors and creative textures really make this dish sing. Add a side of pole beans served with a Chineseinspired XO sauce and you have a lovely meal for two. Starters range from the fun and functional to the hearty and intense. Fried falafel, ceviche or a tomato-

heavy and bread-light panzanella salad will put you in a summer mood. But should you want to start the meal with a culinary punch to the kisser, opt for the charred octopus or the roasted bone marrow. The former is a bit pricey at $24 for a single tentacle, but the flavors are intense and Iberian featuring chorizo and aioli. The latter is also pricey at $25, but feels more on point since the dinosaur-sized split bone comes to the plate like a prehistoric achievement. Brunch hits some highs as well and has become one of the most desirable in the city. There’s the obligatory avocado toast, but also a cheeky Dutch baby pancake served in an iron skillet and topped with seasonal fruits and a cardamom whip. The standout, however, might be the Benedict pizza. B+B’s pizza crust sets a pretty high bar, and whether a base for brunch, lunch or dinner, it’s an impressive pie. The Benedict comes well loaded with bacon, onions, eggs,

hollandaise, mozzarella, potatoes and herbs. It’s an easy split for two people, and shows some impressive skill at the wood-fired oven to boot. The bar, which doesn’t lag behind the well chef’d menu, features recipes and ingredients from around the globe. The cocktails, much like the rest of the enterprise, show skill and expertise, but more than that, a sense of restraint. Where some new restaurants try to wow diners with a shock-and-awe approach to ingredients, Beast + Bounty embodies the role of curator and simply makes great restrained decisions in every aspect of its enterprise. Beast + Bounty is at 1701 R St.; eatbeastandbounty.com; (916) 244-4016. Greg Sabin can be reached at gregsabin@hotmail.com. Our Inside Sacramento Restaurant Guide and previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento. com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

CARROTS

OKRA This vegetable gets a bad rap for its sometimes-slimy texture. It’s a staple in Southern cuisine, particular gumbo. It’s low in calories— as long as you don’t fry it!

This root vegetable is packed with beta carotene. Classically orange in color, it also comes in white, red, yellow and purple varieties. Look for tender baby carrots at the market. To eat: For a cooling summer soup, make carrot vichyssoise.

To eat: Grill, roast or pickle.

PLUMS

This delicious stone fruit is a relative of the peach, nectarine and (surprise) almond. When dried, it’s a prune. To eat: Eat out of hand, or slice and bake for a cobbler, pie or upside-down cake.

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CANTALOUPE This melon has antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. It belongs to the cucurbit family of plants, which includes cucumbers, pumpkins and squashes.

FIGS

This Mediterranean fruit is sweet and chewy, with tiny, crunchy seeds and a smooth skin. It’s a great source of dietary fiber and potassium. To eat: Sacramento’s now-defunct Fat Face restaurant used to serve poached figs inside a grilled brie sandwich.

GRAPEFRUIT

Pucker up: This citrus fruit is tart and tangy. It’s rich in vitamin C and the antioxidant lycopene. It comes in white, pink and red varieties. To eat: Broil grapefruit slices until warm for a quick, healthful dessert.

To eat: Using cantaloupe, Food Network’s Giada De Laurentiis makes an unusual and tasty dish called Spaghetti al Melone.

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Maureen Hood’s “B.O.P.,” mixed-media collage, at Archival Gallery.

From My Garden and More Archival Gallery Aug. 6–31 Second Saturday Reception: Aug. 10, 6 p.m. 3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com This show will feature mixed-media floral works by Maureen Hood. Also on display will be new works by Linda Nunes.

Harvest Day Master Gardeners of Sacramento County Saturday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fairs Oaks Blvd. • sacmg.ucanr.edu Enjoy tours of the horticultural center, talks by gardening experts, vendors with plants for sale and demonstrations on composting, growing vegetables and planting a water-efficient landscape. Master Gardeners also will be on hand to answer all your gardening questions.

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Twilight on the Bufferlands Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6–8:30 p.m. 8521 Laguna Station Road, Elk Grove • regionalsan.com/bufferlands Sacramento’s wastewater treatment plant is home to 2,150 acres of open space called Bufferlands. Reserve a spot on this tour that will explore some of the best Central Valley wildlife habitats at dusk. Look for beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls and more.

Tales & Ales Brewfest Fairytale Town Saturday, Aug. 24, 5–9 p.m. 3901 Land Park Drive • fairytaletown.org Celebrate Fairytale Town’s 60th anniversary at this all-ages fundraiser featuring local craft breweries, food trucks and live music. Kids will enjoy root-beer floats. Advance tickets are $30 for adults; $6 for children 2–12 (Fairytale Town members receive $5 discount; member children are free). Day-of-tickets at $40 for adults; $10 for children (no discounts).

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The captive wives of a Liberian rebel officer form an unrewarding sisterhood. Drawing on reserves of wit and compassion, the women fight to find their destiny. The play unearths the wreckage of war and celebrates the women who navigate and survive the most hostile of circumstances.

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Gold Spike Lecture Series California Railroad Museum Thursday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. 125 I St. • californiarailroad.museum Award-winning scholar Gordon H. Chang will present “The Recovery and Interpretation of the Experiences of Chinese Railroad Workers in North America,” drawing on unprecedented research to recover the history of Chinese workers who were instrumental in building the Transcontinental Railroad. Tickets are $7 for museum members; $14 for general public.

Third Thursday at 24th & K: Midtown Made Midtown Association Thursday, Aug. 15, 6–10 p.m. K Street between 23rd and 24th streets • exploremidtown.org Presented by the Midtown Central restaurant district, this street event will include food and drink from nearby eateries, local artisans, adult lawn games, photo ops and more.

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Milk & Cookies Reading Queer Sacramento Authors Collective Friday, Aug. 30, 7–9 p.m. Lavender Library, 1414 21st St. • qsac.rocks Join QSAC for its quarterly reading featuring eight local authors of queer fiction—and milk and cookies, of course!

The Universe and Man in Reflection Tim Collom Gallery Aug. 6–29 915 20th St. • timcollomgallery.com This solo exhibition will feature Gong Yuebin’s ink and water paintings on nearly transparent silk.

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Mural Unveiling Capital Athletic Club Thursday, Aug. 15, 6:30–7:30 p.m. 1515 8th St. • capitalac.com Join CAC for the unveiling of a new mural by Stephanie Taylor depicting former Sacramento Ballet co-artistic directors Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda as part of Sacramento’s Wide Open Walls mural festival. The celebration will feature live dance segments, and free food and drink.

Owl Release & Picnic in the Vineyards Heringer Estates and Wildlife Care Association Saturday, Aug. 24, 4–8:30 p.m. 37375 Netherlands Road, Clarksburg • heringerestates.com Bring a blanket and enjoy this family-friendly event featuring food trucks, estate wines and wildlife demonstrations. The grand finale will be a wild owl release at dusk. A portion of the ticket and wine sales will benefit the Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento. Tickets are $10 for adults; $3 for children under 12. Tales & Ales Brewfest at Fairytale Town.

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Cordova Recreation & Park District Friday, Aug. 9, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Lincoln Village Community Park, 3480 Routier Road • crpd.com Enjoy hours of free pool time and other park amenities, including picnic tables, tennis courts and a fitness course. Lifeguards will be on duty.

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Theatre in the Heights Through Aug. 11 8215 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights • theatreintheheights.com Shakespeare’s complicated romance set in France and Italy has all your favorite dramatic devices, including identity swapping, a “kidnapping trick” and more. Tickets are $15 (no infants please).

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