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FEBRUARY 2020 VOL. 19 • ISSUE 1 8 12 14 16 20 22 24 28 32 36 38 40 42 44 48 50 52 56 60

Publisher's Desk Out & About Arden Candidates for District 3 County Supervisor Meet The Candidates Building Our Future Lost But Not Forgotten Giving Back Meet Your Neighbor Farm To Fork Pets & Their People The Power Of Art Getting There Spirit Matters Open House Sports Authority Garden Jabber Open Studio Restaurant Insider To Do

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Working Wonders JOBS PROGRAM GIVES HOPE, DIGNITY TO HOMELESS

ne of the most important questions I recall from childhood is, “What are you going to be when you grow up?” The question was not necessarily about jobs and pay. It was about life. Choosing a field of work defines who we are and how we live. It’s about what we accomplish and achieve. The opposite of work is not leisure or play. It’s idleness. The philosopher Aristotle declared happiness resides in activity, both physical and mental. People who lack the joy of work— the feeling of a job well done—miss something important. In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work

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Opportunity Reconciliation Act. The bipartisan legislation substantially reconstructed the nation’s welfare system. The act ended welfare as an entitlement program. It required recipients to begin working after two years of receiving benefits. And it placed a lifetime limit of five years on benefits paid by federal funds. As he signed the measure into law, Clinton said it “gives us a chance we haven’t had before to break the cycle of dependency that has existed for millions and millions of our fellow citizens, exiling them from the world of work. It gives structure, meaning and dignity to our lives.” So why, as we face the catastrophe of homelessness, is the importance of work rarely if ever mentioned? Commonly referred to as the “homeless” problem, the crisis we face is more accurately described as a problem of addiction and mental health. We need to ask: If we could house everyone on the street, would we solve the crisis? Sadly, the answer is no. The number of folks who receive housing and end up

back on the streets is both telling and alarming. Does having an addiction or suffering from mental illness preclude people from work? To some extent, the answer is yes. But not every addict or mentally ill person is unemployed and homeless. A reader recently shared with me an article about a simple work program created by the former mayor

of Albuquerque, New Mexico, to help homeless people in his city. Throughout his administration, as part of a push to connect the homeless population to services, Mayor Richard Berry—the first Republican elected mayor in 30 years—would drive through his city and ask panhandlers about their lives. The poorest residents told him they didn’t want to be on the streets

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begging for money, but they didn’t know where else to go. Instead of asking them to go out and look for work, Berry’s idea was that the city could bring the work to them. Albuquerque’s “There’s a Better Way” program used this model to hire panhandlers for day jobs beautifying the city. In partnership with a local nonprofit that served the homeless, a van was dispatched to pick up panhandlers interested in working. The job paid $9 an hour, which was above minimum wage, and given lunch. At the end of the shift, participants were offered overnight shelter when available. In less than a year since its start in 2015, the program gave out 932 jobs and cleared 69,601 pounds of litter and weeds from 196 city blocks. More than 100 people were connected to permanent employment. Berry said panhandling was not especially lucrative and it’s demoralizing. But for some people it can seem like the only option. When panhandlers are approached in Albuquerque with the offer of work, most are eager for the opportunity to earn money, Berry said.

Folks in the program said they would rather earn money than have someone hand it to them. The program provided a way to help resolve work impediments, including untreated medical conditions and lack of proper identification. Officials said many people in the work van were not aware of all the services available to them. The mayor who followed Berry is winding down There’s a Better Way, but dozens of cities around the country want to copy the program. It’s a testament, Berry said, to the work mayors do regardless of political party. Most experts agree the homeless crisis is not monolithic. No single magic bullet will solve it—including housing. People suffering from addictions,

mental and physical illnesses, poverty, a lack of housing and work opportunities need separate paths to lead them out of the mess. With all the money spent locally on homelessness, the Better Way program is something Sacramento should consider. People living on the streets and parkways generate huge amounts of trash and garbage. They create a public health crisis in some areas. Providing the opportunity and dignity of work to help clean it up is a win-win. 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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ecreation supervisor Lisa Connolly retired at the end of December after 37 years with the Arden Park Recreation and Park District. If you’ve attended any events at the park—or sent your child to Kids Klub or Arden Park Preschool—you’ve probably had the pleasure of meeting Connolly, who started as a preschool teacher in 1982 and worked her way up the park district ranks over nearly four decades. “Arden Park is like Mayberry,” Connolly says. “It’s a great place to raise children, the people are wonderful and working for the park district was one of the best experiences ever.” “It’s rare for us to go out with Lisa where she isn’t approached by someone whose life she has positively touched,” says Laurye Brownfield, Connolly’s sister-in-law. To honor Connolly for her service to the community, Sacramento County and the California Assembly presented her

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with resolutions in recognition of her long and dedicated career. In addition, the Arden Park Recreation and Park District Board of Directors officially renamed Arden Park’s recreation room the Lisa Connolly Children’s Center. “It’s pretty amazing to have kids I taught bringing their own kids to the school,” Connolly says. “It’s very touching. They still always knew me, and I always know them.”

VOTING OPTIONS California’s primary election is March 3. All registered voters in Sacramento County will be mailed their ballots beginning Feb. 3. You can either mail in your ballot, personally deliver it to a secure drop-box location or vote in person at a Vote Center of your choice. To mail in your ballot, place your marked ballot inside the provided envelope, sign the envelope and return it with the required postage. If delivering your ballot in person, a complete list of drop-box locations can be found online or in the Voter Information Guide that will accompany the ballot package you receive in the mail. With the passage of the California Voter’s Choice Act, traditional polling places have been replaced with selected Vote Centers located throughout the

county. Certain centers will open Feb. 22 and all will be open Feb. 29 through Election Day. Voters can choose when and where to vote that’s convenient for them. For more information, visit the Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections website at elections. saccounty.net or call (916) 875-6451.

WHEN WE WERE COLORED “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story,” a play by local journalist Ginger Rutland about her upbringing in Sacramento in the 1950s, returns to the stage at the Guild Theater in Oak Park from Feb. 14 through March 14. If the play sounds familiar, it should. “When Sacramento Theatre Company produced my play last spring, I was thrilled,” Rutland explains. “While the audience was more diverse than most professional theater audiences in Sacramento, it was still mostly the usual crowd.” Due to a quick sellout, Rutland realized that patrons who would not normally attend the theater—but who she desperately hoped would see the story—missed out on attending. She decided to restage the play at the Guild, which holds special meaning for her. “Oak Park is where my family went to church, shopped and socialized when we first moved to Sacramento (in 1952),” Rutland says. The play—based on her mother Eva’s memoir—is about what happened to Rutland’s black,

middle-class family as they learned to survive and thrive. In this production, Rutland’s niece, LA-based actress Chelsea CarbaughRutland, will play the role of Eva. For tickets and more information, visit guildtheater.com. The Guild Theater is at 2828 35th St.

NEW YOUTH SYMPHONY CONDUCTOR The Sacramento Youth Symphony recently announced its selection of Ryan Murray—an award-winning conductor and SYS alum—as the new conductor of SYS’ Premier Orchestra for the next season beginning in September. Murray currently directs the orchestra and opera at Sac State, is the music director of Opera Modesto, associate conductor of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra, music director of the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra and artistic director of Music in the Mountains. While a student at Sheldon High School in Sacramento, Murray played bassoon with SYS and went on to graduate summa cum laude from Sac State in bassoon and voice performance. Murray succeeds renowned musical and community leader Michael Neumann, who retires in June after 40 years with the 400-member youth music organization. “I am thrilled and honored to be joining the SYS team,” Murray says. “As a young musician growing up in Sacramento, I was one of the many

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Local author Ginger Rutland brings her play, “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story,” to the Guild Theater. players to be inspired by my time in SYS. I’m really excited to join the team and continue the fantastic work that has been done by Maestro Neumann.” SYS is now accepting audition applications for the 2020-21 season. To learn more, attend a rehearsal and meet the conductors at an Open House on Feb. 11 (full orchestras and string ensemble) and Feb. 13 (string orchestra and string ensemble) from 6:45–9 p.m. at Rosemont High School, 9594 Kiefer Blvd. For more information, call (916) 731-5777 or visit sacramentoyouthsymphony.org.

SACRAMENTO FILM OFFICE Sacramento is embarking on an exciting new venture that’s been decades in the making. The new Sacramento Film Office launched last month in an effort to draw film production back to the region. After Sacramento native Greta Gerwig filmed almost all of her 2017 Oscar-nominated film “Ladybird” in Los Angeles instead of on location (the story was set in Sacramento) due to a lack of granting opportunities from the city, film industry veterans and officials began looking closely at what it would take to make Sacramento’s film scene more viable. Early last year, the city hired Metris Arts Consulting to conduct an assessment and craft a strategic plan for

the new Sacramento Film Office, to be housed in the Convention and Cultural Services Department. The office opened in January with Jennifer West at its helm. “I’m looking forward to putting Sacramento on the map as a viable film location,” says West, who worked in production accounting on feature films, as well as for New Line Cinema, before moving to Sacramento to work for Councilmember Jeff Harris. “Our city has changed remarkably in the last 10, five, even two years, and it’s time the rest of the world knows this as well.” Metris’ assessment report notes that recent changes to the California film tax-incentive program have helped boost film and television production around the state, and that updates to the incentive in 2020 will further prioritize local hires outside of Los Angeles. The report also outlines an initial plan to be implemented from 2020 to 2025 with the goals of providing a consistent and high level of service, leveraging regional location assets, strengthening local crews, helping local filmmakers thrive and attracting out-oftown productions. For more information, visit cityofsacramento.org/conventioncultural-services/sacramento-film-office.

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Candidates for District 3 County Supervisor RICH DESMOND Ballot Designation: Highway Patrol Chief Residential Area/Neighborhood: Carmichael Education: Bachelor of Arts, Santa Clara University; law degree, McGeorge School of Law Reason for Running: As a lifelong resident of District 3, I love our community and want to improve the quality of life for everyone who lives and works here. Top 3 Campaign Issues: A compassionate but firm approach to homelessness that includes more housing and treatment for addicts and the mentally ill. Reducing unnecessary fees and regulations to make housing affordable. Filling the potholes. Endorsements: Supervisor Susan Peters, District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, Assemblymember Jim Cooper, Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, Sac Metro Chamber PAC Contact Information: richdesmond.com; (916) 397-0476

GREGG FISHMAN Ballot Designation: SMUD Director/ Broadcaster Residential Area/Neighborhood: Arden Park Education: Bachelor of Arts, Sacramento State Reason for Running: I will ensure county government is accountable, transparent and responsive. This position is a natural extension of my career in public service. Top 3 Campaign Issues: Homelessness (helping people get off the streets and parkway and into helpful programs). Housing (we must reduce costs and delays for building housing). Good government (accountable, transparent, responsive, ethical). Endorsements: All six of my colleagues on the SMUD Board, Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, Citrus Heights City Council Member Porsche Middleton, San Juan School Board Member Paula Villescaz Contact information: greggfishman.com

TIFFANY MOCK-GOEMAN Ballot Designation: Business Administrator Residential Area/Neighborhood: Carmichael Education: Bachelor of Arts, UC Berkeley Reason for Running: Deep frustration at the lack of county leadership on issues impacting the unincorporated areas of Sacramento. Top 3 Campaign Issues: Housing (availability, accessibility and affordability). Homelessness (increased numbers, lack of urgency and marginal housing). Commercial blight (the struggles of commercial corridors due to shifting of retail centers from unincorporated areas, lack of opportunity and support for small businesses and failed vision for unincorporated communities). Endorsements: National Women’s Political Caucus of Sacramento, Black Women Organized for Political Action of Sacramento, Women Democrats of Sacramento County Contact Information: tiffanyforsupervisor.com; (916) 500-8352

CATRAYEL N. WOOD Ballot Designation: Budget Policy Analyst Residential Area/Neighborhood: Fair Oaks Education: Bachelor of Arts, London School of Economics, graduate studies at University of Oxford, Cornell and Peking University Reason for Running: After 15 years of enduring ineffective policies, it’s time for change and a more inclusive vision for our future. Top 3 Campaign Issues: I am ready with a plan to address the lack of affordable housing, homelessness and the condition of our roads. Endorsements: None provided. Contact Information: catrayelwood.org

MATT CECCATO Ballot Designation: District Director to Congressman Ami Bera Residential Area/Neighborhood: Arden Education: Bachelor of Arts, Sacramento State; Master of Arts, Penn State Reason for Running: None provided. Top 3 Campaign Issues: None provided. Endorsements: Congressman Ami Bera, Assemblymember Ken Cooley, Assemblymember Jim Cooper, Sacramento County Young Democrats Contact Information: ceccatoforsupervisor.com

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or the first time after four previous elections, Susan Peters’ name will not appear on the ballot due to her decision not to seek re-election for the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. As a result, five candidates have filed to run for the Third Supervisorial District in the March nonpartisan primary election. District 3 includes the unincorporated areas of Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Foothill Farms and North Highlands, as well as Campus Commons in the city of Sacramento. If one candidate captures 50 percent of the votes plus one, that individual will be the winner. Otherwise, there will be a runoff in the November general election between the top two votegetters from the primary election. Inside Sacramento contacted each of the candidates after the filing period ended and asked them to provide information about themselves and their candidacies. As a public service, following are the responses from those candidates who replied by our deadline.

The current Board of Supervisors has banned marijuana retail sales and commercial grows in the county. Do you support the current approach or would you change that?

Rich Desmond I support the current approach from the perspective that the cannabis industry is a new industry in this state. It is subject to a regulatory structure that is relatively new, confusing, with a lot of loopholes, and is evolving. We have an obligation to establish a regulatory structure that sets clear expectations for people who want to engage in commercial cannabis activity. The issue is that the City of Sacramento is taking advantage of revenue opportunities that the county is missing out on. When I’m supervisor, I am not the kind of person that’s going to never

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say never to an idea. We would need a very good regulatory scheme in place, and it would have to be done on a pilot program basis. While I was with the California Highway Patrol, I was the legislative liaison for the CHP. I take pride in the fact that that I helped educate the cannabis industry about the regulatory and legal responsibilities of transporting cannabis on our unincorporated and state highways. Gregg Fishman I would like to change it. We can drive across the city limit and buy it in dispensaries in the city. Cannabis can be delivered to unincorporated areas because state law requires it. It makes no sense that it’s illegal in the county and we’re missing out on all the tax revenue. I support a fairly restrictive cannabis ordinance that allows cultivation and sales under very strict circumstances. We do not want them too close to schools, not too close to churches, not close to other public institutions. Cannabis is part of the fabric of our society, whether we like it or not. Tiffany Mock-Goeman By concentrating cannabis sales in the city, we’re doing a disservice to the community. I would support expanding grows and retail sales outside of the city limits. There’s a lot of impact around cannabis growing. In South Sacramento, indoor growing has created a huge impact for businesses that rely on commercial space. I would support learning more and possibly expanding cannabis production and sales.

Rich Desmond This is a conflict that’s been going on in District 3 for a long time. This is a district that does not have a lot of transit options—light rail only provides limited service and bus transit has historically not proven to be a more efficient commute option. People in District 3 rely on their cars. Like it or not, that is the reality. As a supervisor, my priority is going to be to fix the infrastructure, the roads. One of the most important things government can do is make sure we have appropriate public infrastructure, so people can use it to get safely to work or to school. Sacramento County has an $800 million maintenance backlog for its roads. We only have about $35 million per year to spend towards this backlog. This is going to be a huge priority of mine to improve our efficiency in how we spend these dollars. Gregg Fishman I don’t think this is an either-or question. We need to do both. Clearly, we need to have light rail do more and we need to have more bus service. Not only to get people to and from the light rail stations, but also within the district. That doesn’t mean that we should ignore the streets and roads that are in terrible condition—we have to find a way to do both. We do have more state money coming in from the gasoline tax. We need to make sure that that’s being allocated in a fair manner. It’s incumbent on the supervisor who represents District 3 to fight extra hard to make sure we’re getting more than a fifth of the money for streets and roads. This is because we have so many more miles of high-traffic streets and roads than any other district, mostly due to how most of District 3 is unincorporated and does not receive city services.

County Department of Transportation says many of the roads in District 3 need to be repaved. But transit advocates want more money Tiffany Mock-Goeman to be allocated to Regional Transit We have a housing crisis and we for light rail and buses. What is your should avoid sprawl. By building priority—roads or transit? commercial and mixed residential, we

can create a larger tax base without creating more sprawl.

We need to look at how to create a bigger tax base so we can fix the roads, but we also need to fix Regional Transit. We don’t have a robust transit system and we don’t have housing and living environments conducive to public transit use. By building along commercial corridors with mixed commercial and residential areas, we can justify better bus routes.

The sheriff is an independently elected official responsible for law enforcement for the unincorporated area. During tough budget times the Board of Supervisors has to make the difficult decision between supporting his public safety programs versus cutting to fund social services. What side would you support if this situation arises?

Rich Desmond If it ever comes to a situation where we have to choose between funding public safety or cutting some kind of social services, my first option will be to meet with the sheriff, other county public safety representatives, and the heads of social services departments and see if we can resolve the issues without cutting essential programs. However, I am a public safety supporter. I have been an officer with the California Highway Patrol for 24 years. My priority is to make sure people are safe where they live, where they work, and where their kids go to school. In the unfortunate situation where I have to make a choice, I am going to defer to making sure people are safe first. Gregg Fishman I don’t think we can balance the county budget on the backs of the people that are most in need. What concerns me most about our Sheriff’s Department is not the money they’re spending on their own budget into public safety, but the money lost from legal settlements after claims of abuse. We need to get a handle on that

Some commentators say the county Board of Supervisors should cooperate more with the Sacramento mayor and City Council on issues. What are your thoughts since each takes a different approach on marijuana, homelessness and density?

Rich Desmond I am a huge advocate of cooperation, coordination and collaboration. These are not just county issues or city issues. These are regional issues that we should all be working on together. My approach will be to improve the level of coordination and collaboration between our governments. The city and county have different priorities and different resources, so my approaches to addressing tough issues will be different than Mayor Steinberg’s approach. However, there are many areas where we can agree and improve the level of coordination. Gregg Fishman These problems don’t stop at the city line or county line. Traffic, homelessness, air pollution and some

Tiffany Mock-Goeman When I worked for Sacramento Steps Forward, it was frustrating to see the poor coordination, communication and one-upmanship between the city and county. The county has to change its approach on homelessness, density and infill planning. At the county level, we need to coordinate more closely with the incorporated cities, because so much of our funding is tied together. People move from South Sacramento or to Elk Grove because they want city services. The cities are taking much more creative approaches to bigger community issues. The county should utilize opportunities to partner with the cities to create a symbiotic relationship that is beneficial for everyone and bypassing some of the bureaucracy of large county agencies—many of which appear focused on the status quo instead of progress.

Should the Board of Supervisors focus exclusively on infill development to densify the suburbs and avoid allowing housing growth in outer areas of the county like Cordova Hills and the Vineyard area?

Rich Desmond I am not an advocate of focusing exclusively on any one approach over another. The county should not focus exclusively on infill, but I would like to attract more quality infill projects. I will encourage more infill that combines retail with residential, especially along large transportation corridors. As for sprawl in the undeveloped areas, open space is important and avoiding unplanned sprawl is important.

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Tiffany Mock-Goeman I sat through a budget meeting with Sheriff Jones a few years ago. He asked for more money to expand his handgun permit department. The previous sheriff did not issue many permits, but Sheriff Jones basically said he would issue a concealed carry permit to pretty much anyone who applied. Many people do not know this, but the county loses money on every CCW permit issued. The budget committee pushed back and told the sheriff they would not provide him with more funding. Jones replied he would simply take money from projects important to the Board of Supervisors if he were not given more unrestricted funds. The sheriff is essentially holding the supervisors hostage. I’m proposing— with input from county legal counsel—a line-item budget veto for the sheriff’s budget, so he cannot continue to hold the board over a barrel. The sheriff already receives more than 60 percent of the unrestricted budget and, frankly, throwing more money at public safety is not going to make us any safer. No matter how much money you give Sheriff Jones, he’s going to continue to misbehave. He’s going to continue to be a bad manager.

land use decisions inside the city impact the county and vice-versa. We absolutely need to collaborate more with the city. It’s not just the city of Sacramento. It’s the other cities within the county as well. I would absolutely encourage more collaboration. It doesn’t mean we give up our autonomy. It doesn’t mean we give up our own decision-making authority at the county. It means we have to look at these problems as the regional issues they really are. This is especially true of homelessness. Where the city has a huge homeless problem, the county has money from the state to deal with issues like mental health, drug and alcohol treatment. We need to make sure we are collaborating with them on those issues, so the money is being spent as wisely as possible.

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w w w . t i f f a n y f o r s u p e r v i s o r. c o m I support the rights of people to develop their property as long as it’s done in compliance with the law, regulations and policies, but I also believe in the general plan process and identifying and encouraging where development should occur, to preserve open space and habitat. Gregg Fishman No, but I do think we should be providing more incentives to home builders that want to do infill development so they can build more efficiently. More infill development means we don’t have as much transit need, so we’re reducing traffic and we’re reducing pollution. When we encourage infill, we need to provide the right incentives to builders. Let’s lower the fees. Let’s speed up the permitting processes. Let’s get out of the way and let the voters do what they do. I don’t believe we’re going to be exclusively focused on infill development. I don’t think that’s right. Tiffany Mock-Goeman The county should focus on infill for housing needs. Every time sprawl developments are allowed, the county is responsible for building out and funding infrastructure and service

improvements to the new areas. Not focusing on infill creates more gridlock on the roads and stress on transit services. Infill often gets a bad rap because people believe it means there will be a high-rise building on every street corner. But in reality, that’s not what smart infill is. We should look at ways to encourage and motivate people to build within existing development areas.

Do you view the position of supervisor for the Third District, which is 95 percent unincorporated meaning not in a city, as an advocate for suburban values and lifestyle? Why or why not?

Rich Desmond I am an advocate for a suburban lifestyle, which is the lifestyle of most residents of District 3. One of the reasons I’m running is because I was born and raised in this district. This is an urbanized but unincorporated area with larger lots, less congestion and lower taxes than what you see in the city. This race is about someone who understands the suburban values and lifestyle of the people who live in this

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less and less suburban and much more urban when considering issues like public transit, infill and homelessness. District 3 is unique in that it’s most of the unincorporated area in the county. Whoever represents District 3 has to really be able to put their feet on both sides of the fence and support everyone. Arden-Arcade is considering incorporation into its own city, and if the voters support this measure, then I support their decision. This would work especially well if other county communities, such as Carmichael and Fair Oaks, voted to incorporate at the same time. Urbanization is forcing the county into a precarious position: the county needs to provide more and more services traditionally offered by cities, which the county does not have the legal or administrative tools to manage.

The mayor and City Council of Sacramento support erecting largescale shelters, tiny homes or cabins on large tracts of land and possibly a dedicated area for a tent city to address homelessness. The Board of Supervisors in contrast supports placement in rental homes so not to overwhelm a neighborhood. What’s your view on

Rich Desmond We need a multi-pronged, compassionate approach to homelessness that includes enough emergency beds every night for every homeless person, more affordable housing, and more treatment for addiction and mental health issues, while making sure our families and property are safe. The approach the city of Sacramento is using is appropriate for the city because the majority of homeless individuals in Sacramento County are around Downtown. Having large-scale shelters where the homeless population is and where the services are makes sense. I also support the approach that we have taken in the county, which is to have more scattered-site shelters. It doesn’t make much sense to build a large-scale shelter in District 3 because we don’t have large concentrations of homeless. A large-scale, low-barrier shelter would have a huge negative impact on a residential area if it was not planned and developed in an appropriate area. But homelessness is not simply about finding more shelters and more transitional housing. It is a mental health crisis. It is an addiction and substance-abuse crisis. This problem has to be approached in a multi-faceted way because it has so many causes. Gregg Fishman No, but I think we do need to do more to support the city in doing what it plans to do. If the city is going to erect a large-scale homeless shelter somewhere, we need to ensure the county is there to provide county services. Services such as mental health, drug and alcohol treatment are vital services to helping the homeless community and are provided by county agencies to anyone, whether they live in incorporated cities or unincorporated communities. An important way District 3 can help with housing the homeless is with some infill development. That includes the concept of inclusionary housing. If we’re going to provide incentives for people to do infill development, let’s provide additional incentives for them to set aside a small percentage of the units in a given project for affordable housing. As an example, Sonoma County has a 100 percent rental density bonus. Say a developer has permits to build 50 units on a 10-acre parcel. If the developer

agrees to set aside a certain number of units for affordable housing, the developer can double the density in that project. Let’s provide some incentives for developers to build both infill and the affordable housing component we need to address the homeless problem. I do not support a large-scale homeless shelter in District 3, by itself. But we should absolutely be doing our part to help. Tiffany Mock-Goeman I would support a large-scale homeless shelter in District 3, as well as shelters in every county district. A shelter in the empty retail spaces on Fair Oaks Boulevard would be a suitable location, thanks to its proximity to where most of District 3’s homeless live and were the county’s service providers are located. I previously managed the county’s winter shelter program, which provided service and help to more than 100 homeless people for about 130 winter nights. When I first became interested in helping the homeless, the county’s count was around 1,000 homeless individuals. In subsequent counts, we found the number was actually closer to 5,400. The two fastest growing population segments were disabled and elderly on fixed incomes, as well as working families. This tells us there’s a major issue with housing costs. If prices are rising faster than working-class families and those with fixed incomes can afford, we are worsening the homeless issue. There needs to be a continuum of care for people engaged in social services. There is no single answer or single program that will solve homelessness. It will take changes on multiple levels of government, as well as changes to the social views on mental health and drug addiction treatment. n

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BLIGHT TO BRIGHT FINALLY, THERE’S HOPE FOR 11TH AND J

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f the cliché is true that the most important characteristics of a successful real estate project are location, location, location, one has to wonder how the block around 11th and J streets in Downtown Sacramento has been such a disaster. Boarded up old buildings stand across from the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and tantalizingly close to the state Capitol. What The Sacramento Bee has called Downtown’s “most blighted and embarrassing block” has been an eyesore for longer than most people can remember. I confess to dropping some cash at Rodney’s Cigar & Liquor Store every now and then for a good cigar when the weather is warm. But even a modest retail strip will never prosper when a dive like that is the anchor tenant.

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Now, thanks to the vision and persistence of City Councilmember Steve Hansen and some colleagues, the rundown block is finally poised for a rebirth. Anthem Properties, a Canadian developer with a solid reputation and desire to have an impact in Sacramento, has assembled the land. Demolition is expected to start any time now to make way for an attractive, seven-story mixed-use project with 153 apartments and retail space at ground level. “You see a pattern with our most blighted sites,” Hansen says. “Huge aspirations in the early 2000s led to plans that failed, and with several of these sites the common denominator is local folks who own them who do not want to sell them except for maximum profit. So they’ve been bound up in this aspirational failure that occurred 15 years ago most likely, and we’ve all been stuck with the blight.” This particular property sat dormant for so long because rebuilding there is not simple. The city’s original streets are 10 feet underground. To mitigate Sacramento’s perennial flood risk, the city raised the original streets in the mid-19th century. Steel bracing that

runs up to current street level requires extra care. So, too, does dealing with asbestos and lead common in old buildings. “The original owners had lots of people interested but they ultimately walked away because it was too hard,” Hansen says. “It just proved too much of a lift for many of the others who looked at it.” Anthem did its due diligence and understands the challenges. It also purchased 1500 J St. for another mixeduse project in Sacramento’s increasingly attractive core. City Hall has welcomed the developer with enthusiasm. “We’ve worked really hard to get a new owner for J Street,” Hansen says, “and what’s been great is the Anthem folks were really interested in working with the city to figure out what could be built, what we wanted to see built and how they could be good partners.” Hansen has given a lot of thought to the central city he represents and what it needs to succeed. A devotee of the Jane Jacobs philosophy of urban planning who believes tightly knit, diverse, smaller-scale neighborhoods are essential, Hansen was determined to see housing at 11th and J.

“I think where the past city leaders had an oversight was in not building housing in the core to sustain the small businesses and other things that really depend on residents being nearby,” he says. “When people are only coming in for work or a game or something else, it’s not a fully developed ecosystem of a downtown, so we’ve really tried to prioritize housing.” The reasoning is so obvious it makes you wonder how anyone could see it differently, but the market has to be right. These days, people want to live

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Downtown in a way they didn’t just a few years ago. In the past, property owners tore down buildings we value today. Success with housing in Midtown, the investment in Golden 1 Center and other recent advances have primed the pump for more Downtown housing. For Downtown to be healthy and vibrant, it needs full-time residents and an eclectic mix of amenities and attractions. To have such an eyesore in a prominent location has been more than a nuisance. Now, if this project works out, we can repair that psychological wound and inspire other successes. Nearby properties may finally come alive with something useful. The K Street space that was home to Pyramid Alehouse is getting renewed interest. A city that saw its Downtown population drop from 58,000 residents in 1950 to 24,000 by 1990 seems to finally have its priorities right when it comes to the urban core.

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any of us know of the Transcontinental Railroad—a significant venture in United States history when an expansive railway system was built to connect our country in ways people could only imagine. However, not all are aware of what went into constructing such a large undertaking and what it cost a specific group of people—Chinese workers. The California State Railroad Museum has set out to expand our knowledge with an exhibit called the Chinese Railroad Workers’ Experience. Between 1865 and 1869, approximately 15,000 Chinese migrants, comprising 90 percent of the railroad workforce, labored at a grueling pace and in treacherous conditions to help construct America’s first Transcontinental Railroad. “The story of the Chinese railroad workers is one of hard work and perseverance,” says museum guide Debbie Hollingsworth. The exhibit provides a view of the Chinese workers, marginalized by history and facing extreme prejudice, who built the western portion of the railroad connecting Utah to California. “One of the most challenging tasks facing the Central Pacific Railroad was the need to drill train tunnels through the rock-solid granite of the Sierra Nevada.” Modern-day tools were not an option. Instead, Chinese workers drilled tunnels using black powder and hand tools. “By far, the most difficult was the Summit Tunnel,” Hollingsworth shares. “Working in teams of two or three, one person would hold the drill (an iron rod with a star tip), while another hit the

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a Buddhist blessing ceremony for this bronze work of art. “Venerable Ju-Hsian Shih from Fo Guang Shan Bodhi Temple blessed the monument honoring the workers on the Central Pacific Railroad,” says Elizabeth Lew-Wong, whose greatgrandfather was a “coolie,” otherwise known as a laborer, on the railroad. “She also prayed for the deceased 1,200 workers, of which many of their bodies never were returned to China … It was very moving,” Lew-Wong adds. The Chinese Railroad Workers’ Experience is a must-see. The California State Railroad Museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 6–17 and free for children 5 and younger. Afterward, further your experience of the Transcontinental Railroad’s

THE EXHIBIT PROVIDES A VIEW OF THE CHINESE WORKERS, MARGINALIZED BY HISTORY AND FACING EXTREME PREJUDICE, WHO BUILT THE WESTERN PORTION OF THE RAILROAD CONNECTING UTAH TO CALIFORNIA. Chinese labor force by swinging by 11th and J streets to view a mural by local artist Maren Conrad. This seven-story masterpiece is not to be missed. Caitlin McCulloch can be reached at mcculloch.caitlin@gmail.com. n

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CARMICHAEL WEAVER SHARES ARTISTRY WITH COMMUNITY ynne Greaves admits that many people think weaving is a lost art, but she and fellow members of the Sacramento Weavers & Spinners Guild are here to show the world that the artform is alive and well.

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“You name it, we can weave it,” says Greaves, a New Jersey native who’s lived in Carmichael for 48 years. “Anything made out of cloth was made by a weaver. In fact, when the commercial industry makes fabric, it’s first designed by hand by a weaver on a handloom, then it’s transferred to a commercial loom. “A weaver uses a loom the way a painter uses paint, it’s just a different medium.” Greaves wasn’t a stranger to fiber arts when she first got into weaving. She’d grown up knitting thanks to her Swedish mother and grandmother. In Swedish culture, it’s the job of the children—especially the girls,

Greaves explains—to knit mittens and socks for the family. When she moved to Sacramento in the 1970s so her pediatrician husband could take a job with Kaiser, Greaves read an article in The Bee about a new weaving store in town. Intrigued, Greaves visited the shop and fell in love with her future pastime. “After visiting the store, I was interested enough to attend the National Weaving Association’s biennial conference in San Francisco that year,” Greaves recalls. “I immediately knew it was for me. I bought a loom that day and have never regretted it.” The artform also introduced her to one of her closest (now late) friends,

a fellow weaver named Arlyn Uslan. Uslan mentored Greaves for years before both women decided to join the Sacramento Weavers & Spinners Guild, a group founded in 1947 to educate the public about fiber arts and bring together practitioners for monthly meetings, conferences and special events. “The main goals of the guild are to educate and do outreach,” Greaves says. “Meetings are open to the community and we welcome guests anytime. The weavers are such a friendly, crossgenerational group. We all share our knowledge equally and we learn from each other, so it’s nice to have new people come in.” To that end, the guild holds open meetings at 10 a.m. at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center in McKinley Park every fourth Tuesday from September through May, as well as special workshops three times a year headlined by prominent guest speakers. The group also hosts an open house each February that features demonstrations galore, including weaving, basketry, the spinning of raw fleece into yarn, felting, dying and Navajo weaving taught by a Navajo expert who’s a member of the guild. The event is free and open to the public, and children are welcome. “I’ve been going to the open house for 40 years and I’ve never seen a cranky child,” Greaves says. “They’re fascinated by what we do, watching the looms and the spinning wheels. We’re happy to have them come.” The 200-member guild also donates its artistry to the Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids program, which provides handmade blankets to children in Sacramento and Placer counties who are in hospitals and shelters, involved in domestic disputes or victims of emergencies like Hurricane Katrina. “Having something handmade is just so special,” Greaves says. “That’s why I love the guild—it’s full of such helpful, generous people.” Check out the Sacramento Weavers & Spinners Guild Open House on Feb. 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center at 3330 McKinley Blvd. For more information, visit sacramentoweavespin. org. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Previous profiles can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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If we were friends, I’d know a lot about you and we’d do things together. This engagement can be very powerful.” Many others in the field have used the Best Friends Approach and find it invaluable. “The Best Friends Approach is great for getting staff to really treat those with dementia in an individualized way,” says Nancy Schier Anzelmo, a gerontologist and founder of Alzheimer’s Care Associates in Rocklin, as well as a professor at Sacramento State. “I believe that the Best Friends Approach helps people understand the disease, not treat them like something’s wrong with them. It makes it more humanistic and compassionate.” After finding success with publishing the Best Friends Approach (available in eight languages and found all over the world), Troxel still juggles his own local practice, authors new books, volunteers at Sacramento’s Asian Community Center and enjoys public speaking. Though he travels to speak across the country, Troxel has settled

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is still a nonprofit organization and has expanded from its initial 230 partner growers to more than 3,000 across California. In the 1930s, approximately 20 million pounds of almonds were produced in California each year. Today, the Almond Board of California estimates that the entire state will produce around 2.20 billion pounds in the 2019/2020 crop year. The number is down slightly from the previous cropyear production of 2.28 billion pounds. However, the board confirms that almonds are still among California's top agricultural exports, and the largest tree nut crop in total dollar value and acreage. Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 50 percent of the total growers in California, according to Lynn Machon, director of corporate communications. As production at Blue Diamond increases, so does the company’s dedication to sustainability and innovation. The California Almond Objective Measurement Report, published by the USDA National Agricultural

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e all have different needs,” Ali Tucker Lichtenstein says. “One of mine is to be of service and give back. Everyone at Women’s Wisdom is here because it fulfills something.” Lichtenstein is the executive director and board chair of Women’s Wisdom Art, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable art classes in a safe, nurturing environment for women overcoming poverty, homelessness, violence and abuse in the community. Founded in 1991 by Laura Ann Walton as part of Maryhouse (a daytime hospitality shelter for homeless women and children), the program was operated under the wing of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services from 2000 until 2012, then as a nonprofit corporation under the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, and then, as of June 2016, as an independent 501(c)3. Lichtenstein first got involved with Women’s Wisdom Art in 2015 as a donor, then as a teacher of fiber arts and writing. (She is a prolific fiber artist, and taught women’s and gender studies, literature and writing at Keene State College in New Hampshire for nearly 20 years before moving to Sacramento.) When Walton decided to leave the organization in 2017, Lichtenstein was asked to assume the helm. She jumped at the chance to continue connecting with her new community through art. “We try to find art that’s meaningful,” says Lichtenstein, who makes everything from birds to quilts to dolls to art for social justice out of ask women what they need. If someone colorful fabrics and fibers. “Women’s hasn’t been able to get out of the house Wisdom is a bridge organization. We for two years, we help them break that isolation and build confidence to go out and do things. If a woman has retired from a profession and loses her social network, we give her a place to be connected again. Some women just need a place to have a healthy snack and brush their teeth. Women’s Wisdom provides that too.” By Jessica Laskey While the Denver native has a lot Meet Your Neighbor to be proud of from her long tenure of

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artistic advocacy, Lichtenstein is most proud of her social activism through artwork. Check out her Instagram and you’ll see everything from a patchwork image of Ruth Bader Ginsberg to an embroidery circle that proclaims “God is an Immigrant.” She also created and implemented the Sacramento Commission for Women and Girls, which travels around the city hosting “Listening Circles” during which diverse women’s groups discuss what they think women and girls need in

Sacramento. Each event also includes an art project where participants create quilt panels (more than 200 have been collected thus far) that Lichtenstein transforms into quilted banners and wall hangings to be used for rallies and marches. “I’ve fallen in love with Sacramento, but it’s not perfect,” the Land Park resident says. “We’ve got a lot of problems here that I’m trying to be a solution for. Women’s Wisdom helps women keep their heads in the game, take steps forward and support each other.” Lichtenstein also finds that art is an essential emotional outlet for the women the nonprofit serves. Whether that takes the form of painting a painful personal narrative onto a quilting square (Lichtenstein combined a series of these into an art story quilt for the group’s 25th anniversary show at the Crocker Art Museum) or creating spirit dolls, every art project has a purpose. “No matter where I am, I always end up teaching dolls,” says Lichtenstein, who’s sewing the hair on a “cozy, allnatural” doll as we speak. “I’ve taught academics all over the world, but the most learning would always happen after hours when students and their families would gather and make dolls. There’s something about the human image that speaks to people.” That, and tireless teachers like Lichtenstein. “No matter how tired I am at the end of the day, the connection to people in my community keeps me going.” For more information, visit womenswisdomart.org. To see Lichtenstein’s art, visit alilichtenstein. com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Previous profiles can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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or transportation in the United States, convenience makes the world go ’round, not love or money. Generally, cars (in the absence of gridlock) are the most convenient way to get somewhere. Cars provide speed, availability, reliability, door-to-door service with no walking or waiting, the ability to carry passengers and goods, protection from the elements, no crowding or standing, and no transfers, schedules or routes to figure out. Cars have privacy and the comforts of home. In most of America, you’re odd if you don’t drive. Uber, Lyft, and shared bikes and scooters offer their own forms of convenience, but at a price. The accessibility, ease of payment and

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door-to-door service they promise have shifted some trips from other modes— often away from public transit. As yet, they aren’t profitable. Their long-term viability remains to be seen. Given the convenience of cars, it’s not surprising most people choose to drive. We often make that choice without thinking. When people do consider travel options, they make rational choices. If you’ve got the money, it can be rational to pay more for convenience even when driving is costlier than other ways of getting around. Unfortunately, when individuals make a choice that’s sensible for them, it can come at the expense of the common good. There are many reasons why we’d be better off as a society if we cut back on trips made by car. There would be fewer deaths and injuries from crashes, less air pollution, less noise, less resource depletion, less congestion and less climate-altering greenhouse gas. Yet in a nation that prides itself on individualism, the common good doesn’t motivate everyone. There are two ways to change the convenience disparity between car use and other ways of getting around.

One way is to make the alternatives to driving—walking, biking and transit use—more convenient. The other (surely less popular) is to make driving less convenient. We’ve taken some halting steps to make biking more convenient by adding relatively inexpensive things such as bike parking and bike lanes. There’s been only a slight trend upward in bike use. Trillions of dollars have been invested in the vast infrastructure serving our car culture. Transit, walking and biking have, in comparison, received pennies on the dollar. Compact and denser urban areas reduce trip lengths and lessen the need for cars. Sprawl almost mandates driving. Sprawling suburbs put workers further away from urban jobs and consumers further away from the services they need. Without free and plentiful parking, driving becomes more complicated. If paying for parking were part of every car trip, people might think twice about driving. Free on-street parking is an incentive to drive. Policies such as minimum parking requirements for new developments have forced developers to

make driving convenient and increased development costs. The most effective way to address transportation choices is not through convenience, but by managing costs. Automobile use could pay its own way, but doesn’t today. That’s something that should happen—not only out of fairness, but as an economic and environmental necessity. If car costs were assessed on a per-mile basis, such as road-use taxes instead of a gas tax or as a mileage fee for insurance instead of a flat rate, racking up more miles would have a clearer impact on family finances. We’ve focused almost exclusively on improving the convenience of driving. It’s past time to level the playing field and make other, less harmful ways of getting around equally convenient. 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 read and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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Reverence for Rituals MISSPELLING REDEFINES SPIRITUAL CARE

n 2002, I was so thrilled to begin work as a chaplain for Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento that I failed to notice the typo on my ID badge. It took more than a year, but a patient finally spotted the missing ‘r’ in “Spiritual.” She cupped a hand over her mouth and nose, and said, “I probably shouldn’t get any closer if you’re from the “SPIT-ual Care Department.” After we shared a good laugh, I skedaddled downstairs to have human resources correct the badge. Little did I know that 12 years later, the identifier “Spit-ual Care” might be appropriate for my new position as a staff chaplain at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton. One summer day I entered the room of a patient recovering from minor surgery. The man didn’t speak English, but his wife and granddaughter did. After introductions, I learned that the

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wife was also a shaman. Shamans are spiritual leaders and healers in the earth-based spirituality of southeast Asia. So with careful exploration, I asked what I might do to facilitate their faith traditions. “My grandmother wants to conduct a Hmong ritual.” “Can you say more?” I asked. “The rite involves my grandmother putting water in her mouth and spewing it on my grandfather’s surgical site,” the granddaughter said with little emotion. “Excuse me for a moment,” I said. “Let me ask the nurse how we can do that.” I dismissed myself and ducked into the nurses’ break room to Google the request. My search told me that the patient’s wife was likely blaming “misplaced energy” for precipitating her husband’s illness. She needed the water to perform an “extraction” that would remove the displaced energy that had invaded his body. I slid my phone back in my pocket and stopped at the nurses’ station for a consult. “Can she spit water on the wound without risking an infection?” I asked the startled charge nurse.

She thought for a minute and replied, “Yes. The surgical site is stitched and closed. Just use bottled water.” With that permission, I returned to the room and handed over the sterile water I’d picked up from the nurse. The patient’s wife opened the bottle, held it to her lips and sloshed the water around in her mouth. Then she tilted her head and—"Plah!"—she spat a mouthful on her husband. I tried hard not to show skepticism by allowing my inner Baptist preacher to run amuck. I mean, what just happened? I saw no evil spirits come out of the man and there was no instant healing of the wound. I felt uneasy that this family was relying on such archaic beliefs amidst such modern medicine. My discomfort reminded me of a story from the post-WWII occupation of Japan. An American serviceman was watching a Shinto worshiper distribute rice over his ancestor’s grave and asked, “When do you think your ancestor will eat the rice you left?” The man replied, “About the same time that your ancestors smell the flowers you left.” As simply as the shaman had begun, she concluded. I was thanked for intervening with nursing staff and given a dismissive nod. I returned to

my office cubicle where I sat wondering what I would write in this patient’s chart. I wasn’t entirely sure what I’d accomplished. However, as much as anything, good spiritual care had been merged into the Hippocratic Oath—“First, do no harm.” I had not ridiculed the woman or passed judgment on her request. I had not put up barriers or implied that she was inconveniencing the staff. But more concretely, I noted an observable change in contentedness within the family. Reverence for their request had helped build a sacred, nonjudgmental space for worship. In the midst of medical uncertainty, the family rekindled and celebrated their own truths. The ritual helped them navigate the harsh maze of medicine and restored meaning to their world. And that’s what I charted. 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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t 6 feet 8 inches tall, Dr. Dennis Meredith wanted a new home where he could stroll from room to room without bonking his head on a doorframe. A five-bedroom, five-bath house off a country road in Carmichael fit the bill with an impressive 20-foot-high entryway and 10-foot-tall ceilings throughout the two-story abode built in 2004.

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“This was the first house he could walk in and not duck in between doorways,” says his wife, Corona. Dennis, an orthopedic surgeon at Woodland Memorial Hospital, also had a distance limitation from home to hospital. “Carmichael was the farthest we could be when he is on call,” Corona explains. Then there was the 1,000-square-foot game room over the garage—a perfect play space for their two growing boys, Henry, 6, and William, 3. “This is where the kids go crazy,” Corona says. “I think honestly, this is why we bought the house. We could picture the kids here. We hang out here all the time.” With the 4,527-square-foot home sitting on a full acre, Corona’s wish for a big backyard for their two dogs was also met. “At the top of my list was a

‘fetching yard’—where I could be in my pajamas and throw the ball for the dogs off the porch,” she notes. “If I have 10 or 15 minutes in between the kids, I can exercise the dogs in the yard.” Despite the things that were great about the home, there were also elements that needed to change. “We were not in love with the finishes and style,” Corona says. “It was very dark. But we saw potential in the layout.” Among the rooms that needed an update were the kitchen and master bathroom. “The kitchen was probably the biggest change. It was very closed off.” While researching design and remodeling firms, Corona came across Nar Bustamante of Nar Design Group in East Sacramento. “Nar had a vision,” she says. “Now the kitchen works great

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found on the internet. “Denny sent him a picture of what we were envisioning,” Corona says. A complete redo of the master bathroom resulted in two sinks at different levels—the higher one to accommodate the surgeon’s tall stature. Quartz countertops are made to resemble concrete, and quartz tiles on the wall mimic veined marble. The light fixtures, mirrors, cubed storage and black metal towel racks are ultramodern. A freestanding tub by the window showcases an industrial faucet emerging from the floor. In the family room, the couple used reclaimed barnwood they found in Auburn to create a mantle over the fireplace, which is surrounded in tiny white tiles. The same barnwood was repurposed for shelving on both sides of the fireplace with cabinets underneath that match those in the kitchen. The homeowners lightened their space by painting the walls white and replacing the dark floors with wide-planked white oak. “With kids and dogs, it was just too dirty,” Corona says. “So we picked lighter floors.” All the lights were replaced with modern fixtures and ceiling fans to complement the updated interior, but the couple kept the rich cherrywood window and door moldings. Daphne Elsberry with Exclusive Paint Designs in Rancho Cordova custom stained the new double front doors and garage doors. On the exterior, the couple added stonework to the original stucco and redid the landscape with colorful plantings. “We wanted to soften everything,” Corona says. Five chickens enjoy a backyard coop that provides protection from the wild turkeys, deer, owls and other abundant wildlife in the semi-rural setting. “We love the proximity to Ancil Hoffman Park,” she adds. “This house checked all the boxes,” Corona says. “A spot for the boys to have a play area. The dogs have a yard. The property has mature redwoods, so we feel the privacy. It’s a perfect mix.”

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Got Your Number WHY KINGS FANS SHOULD LOOK BEYOND STATS

eing a Kings fan is one of the toughest jobs in sports. The team is awful. And it’s hard to find relevant, intelligent media. Lots of web platforms carry information on the Kings. But when it comes to deeper insights, the sports media landscape quickly turns barren. Three decades ago, I was The Sacramento Bee reporter assigned full time to cover the Kings. My job was to cultivate insight. Unlike today, when player availability to the media is tightly controlled, access wasn’t a problem. I would attend practice each morning and go to shoot-around sessions on game days. For road trips, I often traveled with the team. I stayed in the team hotel and rode the team bus. Players and coaches

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were almost always accessible, either around the locker room or the hotel bar. Seeing the same people everyday, it was easy to build relationships. Players knew they could use me to send messages to Kings ownership, coaches, fans and the rest of the NBA. They would tell me things. Many of these conversations were self-serving, but they served me, too—I got plenty of gossip, dirt and scoops. Sports journalism doesn’t work that way today. Fewer professional reporters cover the Kings, and they rarely share beers with coaches and players. Websites such as Sactown Royalty, Cowbell Kingdom, Bleacher Report and SacBee have mountains of Kings content, but most of it reads like devoted fans swapping opinions—a digital sports bar without booze. I had another benefit in the old days: feedback from players and coaches. While I was threatened a few times and physically attacked by one player for something I wrote, the majority of feedback was constructive. Sactown Royalty, the Bee and other media that cover the Kings today could use some of that feedback.

The biggest problem with today’s coverage is the reliance on statistics. Fans love to discern wisdom from arcane numbers. They believe stats make them smart. In fact, citing stats in a game report or social media feed is a bad sign. The reliance on numbers shows how little the writer really knows. Danny Ainge set me straight about stats. Ainge is president of the Boston Celtics, but in 1989 he was a disgruntled Kings point guard. One day he gave me a journalism lesson. He told me I was dumping too many stats into my stories. I was ignoring essential parts of the game. For example, he said certain players would base their performances on stats. Once they hit a certain number of shots, they would stop taking chances. They didn’t want to hurt their average, even if it meant losing. I studied those players over a few games, and Ainge was right. Ainge said many rebounds and blocked shots meant nothing. He said assists and points scored during certain moments were far more valuable than

other assists and points. “That’s what you should write about,” he said. “Don’t get bogged down with stats.” Stats all but disappeared from my reports. I would mention the score (the ultimate stat) and newsworthy numbers, but that was it. I would not write about where the Kings ranked defensively among NBA teams. Instead, I would explain why some players were lousy defenders. When I examined Kings-centric websites, social media and the Bee for this column, I was buried in stats. I found one Kings reporter with real insight and minimal dependence on stats: Jason Jones, a former Bee sportswriter who works for a website called The Athletic. He knows the story is about people, not numbers. The site costs $60 a year. I might sign up. R.E. Graswich can be reached at regraswich@icloud.com. Previous columns can be read and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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Blood, Sweat & Dirt IT’S HARD FOR GARDENERS TO STAY CLEAN

y husband says it’s like being married to Pigpen, the notoriously dirty character in Peanuts. I might be cleaned up and ready to go out for the evening, but then notice a plant that needs water or run into the garden to check something. The next thing I know, my shirt is wet and smudged, my fingernails are grungy and there is debris in my hair. There have been occasions when I have had to wash up and change clothes twice before we finally pull out of the driveway. I simply can’t stay clean. I recently went to a jeweler to have a ring resized. I scrubbed my nails before I left the house, but was abashed that one of my nails was still dirty when I put out my hand for the fitting.

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The jeweler assured me that she too was a gardener, and had given up on manicures and spotless nails long ago. We compared hands and talked about how we squished aphids off our roses with our bare fingers. If you see a gardener with greenish nails, it’s probably from bug juice. Rose growers not only get dirty, they get hurt. When visiting a rose garden in Japan, I found it difficult to communicate with my translator until I shoved up my sleeve and showed the scratches on my arm. She beamed, shoved up her own sleeve, pointed to similar marks and declared, “Sisters!” Our conversation flowed after that. No gardener that I know wants to be dirty or injured, but it’s an occupational hazard. The right clothing helps. A garden apron will keep your shirt clean, and give you a place to carry tools and gloves. I wear bib overalls made of tightly woven twill that protect my legs. The overalls have built-in knee pads and ample pockets. Long-sleeved denim shirts shield my arms. I’ve tried many different gardening gloves, looking for styles that are comfortable. Gloves don’t do any good if they are in my pocket or on the ground.

Two different styles work best for me, depending on the job. For weeding and light gardening, I like tough and flexible nitrile-dipped gloves. However, only the fingers and palms of the gloves are coated, so they don’t provide much protection to the backs of the hands. For roses and other prickly plants, I wear rose gloves, which are attached to gauntlets and fully protect hands and lower arms. They come in a variety of materials. My favorites are made of breathable and washable synthetic suede. All gloves reduce your dexterity. I set my cellphone to use voice commands to take a photo or place a call, and pair it to my Fitbit so I can check callers’ identities or read text messages without taking off my gloves. Gloves also make it difficult to tie up a plant. Renowned rose gardener Stephen Scanniello has a partial solution. He cuts off the tips of the thumb, and first and second fingers on his gloves so he can readily tie knots. His exposed fingers may still get stuck, but the rest of his hands stay safe. To deal with dirty or broken nails, I keep nail brushes, clippers and files

in my car and tool bag. I’ve put nail brushes at every sink in the house and in my shower. It’s important to wear sunblock when you are outside, but dirt will stick to it. If you are going somewhere after you’ve been in the garden, be sure to wash your face (and reapply sunblock). Many endeavors are said to require blood, sweat and tears. While we gardeners often have disappointments in the garden, let’s hope our tears are few and bloodshed is at a minimum. Sweat and dirt, however, are inevitable. The next Open Garden will be Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m.–noon at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks. Anita Clevenger is a platinum 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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or Jacob Swedlow, “music is a religion. “You have to spend countless hours with it,” says the Sacramento-born jazz drummer and vibraphonist. “You have to be devout, you have to trust it, you have to go along on the ride and be a forever student.” Wise words for a 22-year-old, but Swedlow admits he didn’t always feel that way. “In high school and college, I approached music from an egotistical standpoint,” says Swedlow, who released his first album, “Dedication: Vol. I,” in November. “I would play to get recognized and stress out before every jazz competition (at Rio Americano High School), thinking if I don’t win this thing, no one’s going to think I’m good—I’m not going to think I’m good. But then I met Billy.” Swedlow credits many teachers with influencing his artistic path—namely Rick Lotter, a local instructor, and Paul Samuels, one of his mentors at Oberlin College where Swedlow earned his degree in music. But no one has meant more to Swedlow than Billy Hart—who Swedlow calls an “American music icon.” Hart played with Herbie Hancock, Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis (to name a few) and happened to be Swedlow’s primary drum set teacher at Oberlin. “Deep down, I knew I had to play for something other than fame and money,” Swedlow says. “When I met Billy, he showed me the real reasons to play music. He taught me that you might get those things, but at what cost? Never sacrifice your message.” This lesson stuck with Swedlow and he applied himself so well at Oberlin that he was given not one, but two prestigious performance opportunities at his alma mater. He was asked to join the Sonny Rollins Ensemble—a touring group started by Rollins himself for which Swedlow was the inaugural drummer. He also was selected for the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program, an intensive 12-day jazz residency, performance and composition program that takes

place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Upon graduating from Oberlin last year, Swedlow set out to create the career he’d always dreamed of—with a little help from his friends. He recalls watching his older brother play bass as a youngster and coveting the amazing fellowship among the musicians, which jumpstarted the younger Swedlow’s interest in making music with others. He’s since formed the Jacob Swedlow Group with four friends: Levi Saelua, who plays alto saxophone; Lucas Bere, who plays tenor saxophone and with whom Swedlow “gigged” a lot in high school; Sterling Cozza on piano; and Nico Martinez on bass. Swedlow plays drums and vibraphone, a percussion instrument with tuned metal bars that is similar in shape to a xylophone. “This is the first of many record series I plan to do throughout my life,” says Swedlow, who recently relocated to Chicago but still performs around Sacramento—most recently at CLARA for the Midtown Vanguard Jazz Series. “It’s full of little musical memoirs, tunes that represent a person, place or event that has shaped me into the person I am today. We recorded four original tunes, as well as the jazz standard ‘ESP’ by Wayne Shorter—I really resonate with his message.” With his band, Swedlow is finding the kind of creative satisfaction and dedication to his craft that his brother and Oberlin mentor Billy Hart should be proud of. “My goal now is to keep learning and getting better,” Swedlow says. “Whether that means staying in one music scene or teaching or traveling— whatever the music needs, I’ll do.” “Dedication: Vol. 1” is available on all music-streaming platforms. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Previous profiles can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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hink back to 2006. What do you think Sacramento saw itself as nearly a decade and a half ago? Where did you see Sacramento’s dining scene? Was farm-to-fork even on your radar? In 2006, Heather Fargo sat as mayor, Kevin Martin led the kings in scoring and Patrick Mulvaney had a clear-eyed vision of what made the dining scene in Sacramento special. He recognized our rich agricultural legacy and year-round seasonal bounty, things we locals took

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for granted, as unique and something to be celebrated. Nearly a decade and a half later, Mulvaney’s B&L continues to put out high-quality, approachable newAmerican fare that celebrates the fresh and local. Nearly every dish on the menu, a notably dynamic menu that changes daily with the harvest schedule, focuses on ingredients that come and go with the seasons. Under Chef Patrick Mulvaney and his wife Bobbin, the farm-to-fork ethos is clear and present in every dish that hits the table. When looking back, I’m actually surprised that Mulvaney’s has only been open since 2006. It feels like part of the fabric of Sacramento’s dining scene, so much so that I can’t quite picture that scene without it. Patrick and Bobbin are consistent forces locally, whether it’s in championing mental health awareness in the restaurant industry, driving actions for the Metro Chamber or

supporting culinary education through American River College. The physical restaurant is housed in one of Midtown’s oldest buildings, an 1893 firehouse with soaring ceilings, original brick and oodles of charm. The bar, an intricate wooden structure, feels like it was pulled from a goldrush-era mansion. The lively chef’s counter, a marble-topped edifice, feels equally weighty. In fact, every piece of furniture looks like it wasn’t meant to be in a restaurant, yet fits in just fine. The whole space, including the quaint fairy-lit patio, feels, my wife said, like the home of a friend. I second that observation. A dinner at Mulvaney’s is like dining at a friend’s house, a friend with Bohemian taste and deep pockets for sure, but a friend all the same. Since the menu changes so frequently it’s a sure thing that the dishes we sampled over a few visits won’t be available at the time of publishing, but

it’s worth it just to walk through some of the offerings to get a flavor of the kitchen’s approach. One of the regular spots on the menu goes to a traditional smoked salmon with Irish brown bread, capers, hardboiled eggs and a few other tidbits. While no item on the plate jumped out and grabbed me with originality and sophistication, I feel like that was exactly the point. The hominess of the dish, the generous slabs of housesmoked salmon and the precision with which each element was turned out speak to a kitchen where care is the No. 1 priority. A plate of scallops, broccolini and garbanzos could simply not have been better. The scallops tasted of the sea, with a perfect sear and a buttery mouthfeel. The broccolini, so often a terrorized vegetable in my own kitchen due to my clumsy overcooking, came across elegantly. The garbanzos were

pillowy and flavored with every other element of the dish. A salad of chicories was a delight, the kitchen having deftly worked the characteristic bitterness from the small leaves, and highlighted the woody, winter notes. A small plate of squash tortellini showed attention to detail in each beautiful handmade pasta, but the delicate squash filling got overwhelmed by the indulgent butter sauce richly coating the torts.

Grilled swordfish with romesco stood out for its strength of flavor and simple preparation. I’m a sucker for swordfish and this was one of the finest pieces I’ve had in recent memory. The sauce, redolent of fresh bell peppers and winter herbs, seemed an unlikely foil for the swordfish, but instead worked magic into every bite. At every stage of each visit, the service nearly overwhelmed with kindness, good spirit, attention to detail

and professionalism. Beyond just having a good server, we were touched by at least six to eight employees checking in, dropping off plates, picking up empties, delivering drinks and just stopping by to chat. The feel was that of being at a dinner party full of happy strangers who were having as good a time, if not better, than you. If it’s been a while since your friends with good taste invited you over to their fashionable abode for a delightful meal, then let Mulvaney’s be that friend.

Mulvaney’s B&L is at 1215 19th St.; (916) 441-6022; mulvaneysbl.com. 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

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Mariellen Layne: Trencadís & Michael Hoffee: Early Spring in the Valley Archival Gallery Feb. 5–29 Second Saturday Reception: Feb. 8, 6–9 p.m. 3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com Mariellen Layne presents “Trencadís” with mosaics crafted from tile shards and broken chinaware. Michael Hoffee presents large-format floral scenes that evoke memories of his travels through Europe and beyond.

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When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story Guild Theater Feb. 14–March 14 2828 35th St. • guildtheater.com Local journalist Ginger Rutland’s play based on her mother Eva’s memoir returns to Oak Park for a special engagement starring Rutland’s niece, Chelsea Carbaugh-Rutland.

22nd Annual Free Museum Day Sacramento Area Museums Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Various locations • sacmuseums.org More than 25 regional museums offer free admission to kick off Sacramento Museum Week (Feb. 2–9). Local restaurants offer discounts and SacRT provides free rides to Free Museum Day attendees.

Whitney Lofrano: What Goes Around Tim Collom Gallery Feb. 4–29 915 20th St. • timcollomgallery.com Whitney Lofrano returns for her second solo exhibition with 45 powerful new works in oil and watercolor inspired by her travels to Australia, London and Madrid.

Youth Concert: Alaina Rose & Abigail Leong Sacramento Community Concert Association Sunday, Feb. 23, 3 p.m. Riverside United Methodist Church, 803 Vallejo Way • sccaconcerts.org Accomplished harpist Alaina Rose and cellist Abigail Leong (who made her debut at Carnegie Hall at age 10) perform. Tickets are $25 general; $5 students ages 5–24.

Vintage Glass, China & Pottery Sale International Depression Glass Club Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St. • idgc.org View and purchase vintage and mid-century glass, china, pottery, jewelry, linens, lamps, kitchenware, silver and more. Admission is $5 if you mention Inside Sacramento. Two-for-one on Sunday. Annual Free Museum Day at Sacramento area museums.

American Expressions/African Roots: Akinsanya Kambon’s Ceramic Sculpture Crocker Art Museum Feb. 2–July 5 216 O St. • crockerart.org Sacramento-born artist Akinsanya Kambon is a former Marine, Black Panther and art professor who started drawing while fighting polio as a child. This exhibition focuses on the artist’s terra-cotta sculptures representing African deities and spirits, American history and religious subjects.

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Sacramento French Film Festival Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. Tower Theatre, 2508 Land Park Drive • sacramentofrenchﬁlmfestival.org Check out the latest César-nominated short films with English subtitles. General admission is $12.

Crocker Art Museum Feb. 16–May 10 216 O St. • crockerart.org This exhibition marks the first time video and installation artist Viola’s “The Raft” will tour the United States after being commissioned for the 2004 Olympics in Athens. It explores human calamity and shared humanity.

Sacramento Theatre Company Through Feb. 16 1419 H St. • sactheatre.org Take a drive down Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country for this beloved country rock musical. Tickets are $40 regular; $35 seniors; $25 students.

Storyteller’s Evening with Kevin Marcy Wildwood Performing Arts Foundation Sunday, Feb. 16, 6–8 p.m. Citizen Vine Folsom, 609 Sutter St. • eventbrite.com Enjoy an evening of original music with Nashville singer/songwriter Kevin Marcy accompanied by two of Wildwood Performing Arts’ youth songwriters. Tickets are $35 and include a glass of wine or beer. Proceeds benefit the foundation’s educational programs.

Sacramento County Master Gardeners Open Garden UC Cooperative Extension Saturday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m.–noon Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. • sacmg.ucanr.edu Check out mini demonstrations on water-efficient landscapes, pruning, herb gardens, composting, grafting and more. Bring your questions to the “Ask the Master Gardeners” table. The free event will go on rain or shine.

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Sacramento Vegetarian Society Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. McClellan Conference Center, 5411 Luce Ave. • sactownvegfest.org Enjoy 100-percent plant-based food and products from dozens of local vendors. Presentations include “A Cool Diet for a Warming Planet” and “Nutrition Made Simple.” Cooking demonstrations include “Real Thai” and “Maximizing Flavor.” Tickets are $5 adults; $3 children, seniors and disabled.

Crocker Art Museum Sunday, Feb. 16, Noon–4 p.m. 216 O St. • crockerart.org Enjoy a free, festive day of music, food, education and art demonstrations, plus the Black and Beautiful Marketplace.

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Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Saturday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St. • sacphilopera.org Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s rousing “1812 Overture,” Copland’s “Rodeo” and more with pianist Orion Weiss under conductor Christopher Rountree. Tickets range from $32–$52.

The Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region Feb. 19–23 Crest Theatre, 1013 K St. • jewishsac.org/sjff or eventbrite.com This festival presents films with Jewish themes and values that celebrate the diversity of Jewish experiences. Also enjoy music, food and discussions. Individual film tickets are $15 general; $13 seniors/students. Festival Passes and Day Passes are available.

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Cafe Bernardo 515 Pavilions Lane • (916) 922-2870 B L D $$ Full Bar Outdoor Patio Seasonal, European-inﬂuenced comfort food • paragarys.com

Café Vinoteca

L D $$ Wine/Beer Fresh quality meats roasted daily • originalsamshofbrau.com

Wildwood Kitchen & Bar 556 Pavilions Lane • (916) 922.2858 L D $$-$$$ Wine/Beer Featuring the creative ﬂavors of California • Weekend Brunch & Patio Dining • wildwoodpavilions.com

Willie’s Burgers

L D $$ Full Bar Italian bistro in a casual setting • cafevinoteca.com

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2376 Fair Oaks Blvd. • (916) 482-0708 B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Patio European-style gourmet café with salads, soup, spit-roasted chicken, and desserts in a bistro setting • ettores.com

The Kitchen 2225 Hurley Wy. • (916) 568-7171 D $$$ Wine/Beer Five-course gourmet demonstration dinner by reservation only • thekitchenrestaurant.com

La Rosa Blanca 2813 Fulton Ave. • (916) 484-6104 L D $$ Full Bar Fresh Mexican food served in a colorful family-friendly setting • larosablancarestaurant.com

Luna Lounge 5026 Fair Oaks Blvd. • (916) 485-2883 B L D $-$$ Full neighborhood bar serving dinner nightly. Open at 11 am daily. Weekend breakfast • lunaloungeandbar.com

The Mandarin Restaurant 4321 Arden Way • (916) 488-4794 L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Gourmet Chinese food for 32 years • Dine in and take out • themandarinrestaurant.com

Matteo’s Pizza & Bistro 5132 Fair Oaks Blvd. • (916) 779-0727 L D $$ Full Bar Neighborhood gathering place for pizza, pasta and grill dishes • pizzamatteo.com

Pita Kitchen 2989 Arden Way • (916) 480-0560 L D $$ Authentic Mediterranean cuisine made from scratch on site • pitakitchenplus.com

Ristorante Piatti 571 Pavilions Lane • (916) 649-8885 L D $$ Full Bar Contemporary Italian cuisine in a casually elegant setting • piatti.com

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2381 Fair Oaks Blvd. • (916) 489-2000 B L D $$-$$$ Full Bar American cuisine with a Western touch in a creative upscale atmosphere • roxyrestaurantandbar.com

B L D $-$$ Full bar Casual, locally owned European style café with table service from 5 pm and patio dining • bellabrucafe.com

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DOWNTOWN Cafeteria 15L Classic American dishes with millennial ﬂavor 1116 15th Street • 916.492.1960 cafeteria15l.com

LUNCH, DINNER AND HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS 1131 K STREET DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO 916.443.3772 WWW.ELLA DINING ROOM AND BAR.COM

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters Award-winning roasters 3rd and Q Sts. • chocolateﬁshcoffee.com

de Vere’s Irish Pub A lively and authentic Irish family pub 1521 L Street • 916.231.9947 deverespub.com

Downtown & Vine Taste and compare the region’s best wines 1200 K Street, #8 • 916.228.4518 downtownandvine.com

Ella Dining Room & Bar New American farm-to-fork cuisine 1131 K Street • 916.443.3772 elladiningroomandbar.com

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Firestone Public House Hip and happy sports bar with great food 1132 16th Street • 916.446.0888 ﬁrestonepublichouse.com

Frank Fat’s Fine Chinese dining in an elegant interior 806 L Street • 916.442.7092 frankfats.com

Grange Restaurant & Bar The city’s quintessential dining destination 926 J St. • 916.492.4450 grangesacramento.com

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Casual Mexican in a lovely park setting 917 9th Street • 916.970.5354 lacosechasacramento.com

Seasonal menus, locally sourced ingredients 1601 16th Street • 916.452.7594 magpiecafe.com

Ma Jong Asian Diner

Shoki Ramen House

A colorful & casual spot for all food Asian 1431 L Street • 916.442.7555 majongs.com

Ramen becomes a culinary art form 1201 R Street • 916.441.0011 shokiramenhouse.com

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Mexican cuisine with a wide-ranging tequila menu 1200 K Street • 916.441.7200 experiencemayahuel.com

Old Soul Artisan pastries and roasted coffee 555 Capitol Mall • oldsoulco.com

Preservation & Company Preserving delicious produce from local farms 1717 19th Street #B • 916.706.1044 preservationandco.com

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Timeless traditions of Southern cooking 2005 11th Street • 916.382.9722 weheartfriedchicken.com

OLD SAC 806 L Street Sacramento • A Sacramento Tradition Since 1939 frankfats.com

Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates Unmatched sweet sophistication 1801 L Street, #60 • 916.706.1738 gingerelizabeth.com

Mulvaney’s Building & Loan Farm-fresh New American cuisine 1215 19th Street • 916.441.6022 mulvaneysbl.com

Old Soul Artisan pastries and roasted coffee 1716 L Street (rear alley) • oldsoulco.com

The Rind A cheese-centric food and wine bar 1801 L Street # 40 • 916.441.7463 therindsacramento.com

Zocolo Tastes inspired by the town square of Mexico City 1801 Capitol Avenue • 916.441.0303 zocalosacramento.com

The Firehouse Restaurant The premiere dining destination in historic setting 1112 2nd Street • 916.442.4772 ﬁrehouseoldsac.com

Rio City Café California-inspired menu on the riverfront 1110 Front Street • 916.442.8226 riocitycafe.com

Willie’s Burgers A quirky burger joint 110 K Street • 916.444.2006 williesburgers.com

R STREET Café Bernardo European inspired casual café 1431 R Street • 916.930.9191 paragarys.com

Fish Face Poke Bar Humble Hawaiian poke breaks free 1104 R St. #100 • 916.706.0605 ﬁshfacepokebar.com

Hook & Ladder Co. Hearty food and drink in an old ﬁrehouse setting 1630 S Street • 916. 442.4885 hookandladder916.com

Iron Horse Tavern Gastropub menu in an industrial setting 1800 15th Street • 916.448.4488 ironhorsetavern.net

Localis Local sourcing becomes a culinary art form 2031 S Street • 916.737.7699 localissacramento.com

MIDTOWN Biba Ristorante Italiano Legendary chef, cookbook author Biba Caggiano 2801 Capitol Avenue • 916.455.2422 biba-restaurant.com

Block Butcher Bar Specializing in housemade salumi and cocktails 1050 20th Street • 916.476.6306 blockbutcherbar.com

Centro Cocina Mexicana Mexican cuisine in a festive, colorful setting 2730 J Street • 916.442.2552 paragarys.com

Federalist Public House Signature woodﬁred pizzas and local craft beers 2009 Matsui Alley • 916.661.6134 federalistpublichouse.com

Lowbrau Bierhalle Modern-rustic German beer hall 1050 20th Street • 916.452.7594 lowbrausacramento.com

Old Soul at The Weatherstone Artisan pastries and roasted coffee 812 21st Street • oldsoulco.com

Paragary’s French inspired bistro in chic new environment 1401 28th Street • 916.457.5737 • paragarys.com

The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar A focus on all things local 2718 J Street • 916.706.2275 • theredrabbit.net

Revolution Wines Urban winery and kitchen 2831 S Street • 916.444.7711 • rev.wine

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Sac Natural Foods Co-Op Omnivore, vegan, raw, paleo, organic, glutenfree and carnivore sustenance 2820 R Street • 916.455.2667 • sac.coop

Sun & Soil Juice Company Raw, organic nutrition from local farms 1912 P Street • 916.341.0327 • sunandsoiljuice.com

Suzie Burger Burgers, cheesesteaks and other delights 2820 P Street • 916.455.3500 • suzieburger.com

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Southwestern cooking for breakfast & lunch 5530 H Street • 916.452.8226 nopalitoscafe.com

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters

OBO’ Italian Table & Bar

Award-winning roasters 4749 Folsom Blvd. • 916.451.5181 chocolateﬁshcoffee.com

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American. HD sports, kid’s menu, breakfast weekends, late night dining 723 56th Street • 916.454.5656 ch56sports.com

Traditional Spanish & world cuisine 2115 J Street • 916.442.4353 tapatheworld.com

Corti Brothers

Temple Coffee Roasters 2200 K Street • 2829 S Street 1010 9th Street • templecoffee.com

The Waterboy Classic European with locally sourced ingredients 2000 Capitol Ave. • 916.498.9891 waterboyrestaurant.com

The legendary food source by Darrell Corti 5810 Folsom Blvd. • 916.736.3800 cortibrothers.com

Español Italian Restaurant Classic Italian cuisine served in a traditional familystyle atmosphere 5723 Folsom Blvd. • 916.457.1936 espanol-italian.com

Hawks Provisions & Public House

EAST SAC 33rd Street Bistro Food inspired by the Paciﬁc Northwest 3301 Folsom Blvd. • 916.455.2233 33rdstreetbistro.com

Allora Exquisite Italian-inspired seafood & exceptional wines in a jewel box setting 5215 Folsom Blvd. • 916.538.6434 allorasacramento.com

Nopalitos Southwestern Café

A creative menu in a re-imagined warehouse 1719 34th Street • 916.469.2433 canoneastsac.com

A locally-inspired creative menu by Molly Hawks 1525 Alhambra Blvd. • 916.588.4440 hawkspublichouse.com

The Kitchen Restaurant 5-course prix ﬁxe seasonal dinner menu 2225 Hurley Way • 916.568.7171 thekitchenrestaurant.com

Kru Contemporary Japanese A unique and imaginative culinary experience 3145 Folsom Boulevard • 916.551.1559 krurestaurant.com

The simple, nourishing ﬂavors of Italy 3145 Folsom Blvd. • 916.822-8720 oboitalian.com

OneSpeed Bike-themed neighborhood pizza cafe 4818 Folsom Blvd. • 916.706.1748 onespeedpizza.com

Opa! Opa! Classic Mediterranean dishes 5644 J Street • 916.451.4000 eatatopa.com

Selland’s Market-Café Family-friendly neighborhood café 5340 H Street • 916.736.3333 sellands.com

V. Miller Meats Traditional butcher shop - nose to tail! 4801 Folsom Blvd. #2 • 916.400.4127 vmillermeats.com

The Wienery The humble dog at its ﬁnest. 715 56th Street • 916.455.0497 thewienersysacramento.com

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