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MARCH 2019

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ENCHANTING WOODLAKE HOME This 2 or 3 bedroom home has been lovingly transformed to create a Napa-inspired cottage complete with farmhouse kitchen and private dining room. Custom raw wood accents create rustic charm in this open concept Àoor plan. Large bedrooms with a den/family room or optional 3rd bedroom off the living room. $369,000 STEPHANIE GALLAGHER 916-342-2288 DRE-01705253

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FAB 40s HIGH RISE CONDOMINIUM One-of-a-kind beautiful high-rise condominium in East Sacramento’s Fabulous 40’s! Spectacular views above the trees from 2 balcony’s and Àoor-to-ceiling windows. Tastefully decorated 2 or 3 bedroom 2 bath condo. Recently updated baths. Quality Thermador cooktop and refrigerator in kitchen. Den/of¿ce. $685,000 TIM COLLOM 916-247-8048 DRE-01304855

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MISSION REVIVAL STYLE Breathtaking 3 bedroom 3 bath retreat! Step into the large living room naturally lit by a stunning arched window with a large gas-log ¿replace and beautiful beamed ceiling. The modi¿ed garage/studio, remodeled kitchen, formal dining room and large main bedroom Escape to the lower level speakeasy and entertainment room with a dumb waiter. $950,000 DAVID KIRRENE 916531-7495 DRE-01115041

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CLASSIC EAST SACRAMENTO CHARM Gorgeous Ken Dyer remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home! Packed with modern amenities. Open, functional Àoorplan with great room encompassing kitchen, dining and living room. The master bedroom is a suite surprise that boasts a huge walk-in closet and dual sinks! Backyard oasis. $627,000 LEIGH RUTLEDGE 916-612-9611 DRE-00932144, JOHN BYERS 916-607-0313 DRE-01935458

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BRAND NEW CUSTOM SINGLE STORY HOME 4 bedroom 3 bath home brings together the traditional Tudor style with craftsmanship details. Interior features include high vaulted ceilings with beam detailing. Open concept Àoor plan with a chef’s kitchen centered around the focal island. Private master suite, 2-car garage, private backyard and covered patio. $1,125,000 CHRISTINE BALESTRERI 916-669-2244 DRE-01511288

WONDERFUL EAST SAC LOCATION The perfect home on one of the most desirable streets in East Sac. Remodeled kitchen with Wolf range, SubZero fridge, Miele dishwasher, espresso maker, wine fridge, pantry, custom cabinets and tons of storage. Large master bathroom. Hardwood Àoors, dual pane windows, of¿ce nook and spa/pool with water feature. $950,000 NATHAN SHERMAN 916-969-7379 DRE-01875980

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DARLING COTTAGE 3 bedroom 2 bath in a great location in East Sacramento. Welcoming entry with wood Àoors whisks you into the updated kitchen with granite counters and AGA Cast Iron gas range. A large master bedroom/bath opens to an outdoor deck. Additional features include inside laundry room, dual pane windows. $509,000 TIM COLLOM 916-247-8048 DRE-01304855

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EAST SACRAMENTO DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH Ready for a new owner to come in and polish it into a real gem! This 1,365 square foot home is on a quiet block perfectly located between McKinley Park, Compton’s Market and all the wonderful dining on J Street. The owner planned to expand, so the plans are included with the sale. Bring your imagination! $575,000 NATHAN SHERMAN 916-969-7379 DRE-01875980

McKINLEY PARK AREA DUPLEX Located in desirable McKinley Park, just a block from the park! Rarely seen on the market, this unique duplex was designed to look like a single family home from the street but has 2 almost identical one story units. Units always rent quickly due to their charm and location.. $650,000 DAVID KIRRENE 916-531-7495 DRE-01115041 ROZ LEVY-WEINTRAUB 916-952-6602 DRE-00796555

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NEWLY RENOVATED IN CURTIS PARK GREAT HOME IN EAST SAC Beautiful 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, approx. 1900 sq/ft Cottage bungalow in Curtis Park has been completely renovated! Features a master suite downstairs/upstairs, kitchen with custom cabinets, quartz counters, high end appliances and all new electric/plumbing. $729,950

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NIKKI BASCH-DAVIS Nikki Basch-Davis' paintings and sculptures celebrate the human spirit, conveying moments of serenity, affection, tolerance, despair and joy. She currently resides in Benicia where she teaches plein-air painting workshops. Shown: “Rain,” 36 inches by 36 inches, oil on canvas. Visit nikkibaschdavis. com.

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MARCH 2019 VOL. 24 • ISSUE 2 10 14 18 20 22 24 28 30 32 34 36 40 44 46 48 52 54 56

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round four years ago, I wrote a story about the death of an elderly neighbor. Her name was Hazel Cramer, and she passed away peacefully at home in late 2014 at the age of 97. She lived in her home for 80 years after moving there with her parents as a teenager. Over the years, Hazel was married and widowed three times. She was survived by a few relatives who lived far from California and tended to her as best they could from long distance. Hazel had no children. Her primary caregiver was her best friend for many decades, Helen Jursch. Helen never married. She had no children. Her only sibling was her brother Bob Jursch, who was declared “missing in action” in the Korean War at age 19. Helen was 10 years younger than her friend Hazel. My husband Jim and I adopted Hazel and Helen about 13 years ago, when we had them over for a block party and realized they had no family. My own mother, who was Hazel’s age, had just died and we missed her very much. For almost nine years, I visited Hazel and Helen every week to give them companionship and conversation. My husband became their newspaper deliveryman after they were forced to cancel their Sacramento Bee

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subscription. The real carrier could not deliver the paper to their porch, where they could comfortably retrieve it. Hazel loved The Wall Street Journal. She was delighted that Jim brought the Journal down every day along with the Bee and carefully placed the papers on their doorstep. Hazel spent the last year of her life in hospice care, and we became more focused on what lay ahead for Helen. A decade earlier, she had moved in with Hazel to care for her friend. But she still had her own home in Land Park. Hazel owned a considerable estate. Before she died, she told me she pledged her money to Sacramento State University for scholarships. As I looked around her house, filled with years of mementos from her life and world travels, I remember thinking I was glad that emptying the house was the university’s problem and not mine. So I was surprised to learn she had appointed me as executor of her estate. The job was originally designated for Helen, but she was 87, and there was no way she was prepared to handle a job of that magnitude. The year after Hazel’s death was one of the most consequential and stressful of my life. I had to empty her home and sell it. And I had to deal with dozens of bank and brokerage accounts that comprised her estate. Of course, not one record was computerized. I hired estate attorney Brian Wyatt to guide me through the process and work with the university on the donation, which was one of the largest in the school’s history at more than $5.5 million. Brian’s council was extremely valuable. My job as executor was finally completed in 2018 after four years of work. As if this responsibility after Hazel’s death wasn’t enough, we had to move Helen back to her home and help her as she grieved the loss of her best friend. She had lived for more than a decade with the sole mission of caring for Hazel. She clearly could not conceive of life after Hazel. We included her in family gatherings, and my children graciously became her grandchildren. But the sadness Helen plainly endured was difficult for all of us. A few weeks after returning home, Helen discovered a lump on her head. It was quickly diagnosed as cancer. The tumor required major surgery and nursing care. I was able to move her to Mercy McMahon Terrace as soon as a room opened up. While Hazel’s possessions were very important to her, Helen was the opposite. When I asked what she wanted us to move into her assisted-living

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quarters, she said I should make the decision. “Everything in that house was my mother’s,” she said. My mother had lived in the same facility years before, so I knew what the studio space would allow. When I showed up to meet the movers, they handed me a key to Room 344. As I walked down the hallway everything

the previous decade, the focus of our relationship was caring for Hazel. And Hazel was very similar to my mother. She was sociable and gregarious. She loved to read and travel the world. Helen was another bird entirely. She was quiet, not especially confident, and never enjoyed reading anything other than the daily newspaper and Inside

Best friends Helen Jursch and Hazel Cramer on Hazel’s wedding day to Leonard Cramer. looked familiar. Helen’s studio was the same room my mother once lived in! No one was happier with that turn of events than Helen. We agreed it was “simply meant to be.” Not everyone is pleased to move to assisted living, especially someone as independent as Helen. But the studio’s legacy eased the transition. Using the skills I learned while emptying Hazel’s home, I did the same for Helen. A friend’s daughter and contractor husband were looking for a fixer-upper. They bought the house that hadn’t had an improvement in more than 50 years. Getting to know Helen under these circumstances was interesting. For

East Sac. She only traveled to serve as a companion for Hazel. But Helen was kind, loving, and had a fun sense of humor. She was also extremely grateful. In an earlier era, Helen would have been called a “tomboy.” She loved sports, so my husband took her to River Cats games and watched sports with her on television. On visits to my mom, I could pretty much bring up any subject and we could talk for hours. We read the same books, traveled to similar places and had family ties. This was not the case with Helen. We had no shared history. We bought her a big, beautiful new television and set up movie streaming so

we could watch films and historic series together. She never went to the movies, so I was able to watch dozens of my favorites again, plus all six seasons of Downton Abbey. Another important part of our connection to Helen was our dog McKinley. From the time he was a puppy five years ago, Helen always cherished her time with him. He had his own bed and toys at her apartment. She called him her grand dog. Three years ago, Helen was diagnosed with liver cancer. I’ve been lucky to have never had a loved one receive that dreaded diagnosis. But Helen seemed almost pleased by the news. She was one step closer to being in heaven with her beloved Hazel and brother Bob. Over the years, there were many end-of-life decisions to navigate. Helen needed help settling her finances. A charitable-giving plan was established for her favorite animal welfare and veteran’s charities. We set protocols to honor her desire to die at home and not in a hospital. The last couple years she spent in and out of hospice. She was blessed with a few dedicated loved ones who kept in touch and helped us during the final year of her life. A few months before she died this past fall, she was heartened when President Trump’s diplomacy with North Korea resulted in MIA remains being repatriated to the U.S. She often asked when she might find out what happened to Bob. (I helped her send a DNA sample to Veterans Affairs years ago.) We told her she was much more likely to meet Bob in heaven and find out firsthand than hear from the government. She smiled and loved the thought. When Helen finally passed, I was focused emotionally on her being able to join her loved ones, free of earthly bonds. Yet my personal grief came as something of a surprise. My husband and I realized Helen had been a “burning bush” God had put before us to be of service to others. While at times the experience of the past four years seemed overwhelming, we felt a loss of purpose when it was gone. Giving of oneself to help others brings us closer to the deep human connection that I believe we are all intended to experience. Look carefully around your neighborhood. You never know who may need a little help. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com. n

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espite predictions of a rainstorm, 85 volunteers descended on the McKinley Rose Garden in early January for the annual prunathon organized by the Friends of East Sacramento, the nonprofit that manages the care and events at the city’s public garden.

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“The weather was calling for downpours and 40-mile-per-hour winds,” recalls Lyn Pitts, an avid gardener who started as a volunteer in 2013 and now works for the Friends of East Sac part-time as a volunteer coordinator and garden manager. “I had advertised the prunathon to 500 people and we had soup on order from Evan’s Kitchen, so I was going to be there if even just one person showed up.” To Pitts’ relief, at 8:30 a.m. groups of AmeriCorps volunteers began arriving in droves from their dorms at McClellan Air Force Base. As the morning continued, more and more volunteers showed up—including regulars like Dave Coop, president of the Sacramento Rose Society, as well as longtime rose

garden advocate Ellie Longanecker— until the pruning was completed by midday. “We ran out of bypass clippers, so we had people pulling weeds and cleaning the rose beds by hand—picking up every single leaf, rose petal, clipping and wrapper,” Pitts says. “We filled three dumpsters.” The annual prunathon helps keep the beloved rose garden looking its best for the spring and summer seasons when it plays host to countless weddings and events (it even made a cameo appearance in Greta Gerwig’s Oscar-nominated film “Ladybird”). Interested in lending a hand in the garden? Contact Friends of East Sacramento at friendsofeastsac@aol. com or (916) 452-8011.

2 NEW PARKS AT MCKINLEY VILLAGE The arts-driven housing development McKinley Village recently announced that it will create two new parks named after iconic Sacramentans Russ Solomon and Ricardo Favela. “The naming of the park sites is not only a fitting tribute to both Russ Solomon and Richard Favela, it’s also in keeping with McKinley Village’s dedication to public art,” says Dana Mahaffey, senior planner with Sacramento’s Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment Department. The housing development has already created an art walk in collaboration with the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission that features 10 public

Two new parks are planned for McKinley Village. Image by City of Sacramento. art installations designed and crafted specifically for McKinley Village by artists from the Sacramento region. Russ Solomon Park is named after the legendary Sacramento resident who founded Tower Records and built it into a global music and cultural phenomenon. The park will include a turf area, table tennis, walkways, shaded social spaces with benches and picnic tables, bike racks, pet-waste stations and public art. Ricardo Favela Park is named in honor of the accomplished artist and Sacramento State University professor who was a founder of the renowned artists collective Royal Chicano Air Force. The tree-shaded park will include walkways, a social space with seating and public art. Both parks, to be built by developer Encore McKinley Village, LLC, are expected to be under construction by spring. For more information, visit mckinleyvillage.com.

set to writing a memoir about her life as a middle-class black woman that she called “The Trouble with Being a Mama.” The book was first published in the 1960s, but after Ginger Rutland’s father died in 2005, the family expressed renewed interest in the book’s stories. Rutland republished the book in 2007 with a new title, “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story.” It proved popular enough that Rutland decided to adapt it into a play, which she first produced at Pioneer Congregational Church on L Street in 2015. “We sold out all eight shows, so I thought alright, this is going to be a big hit!” Rutland recalls. “I sent it around to lots of theaters, but nobody wanted it. They all told me the same thing—the play didn’t have enough tension.” Rutland sought the advice of renowned theater maker Stephen Eich—one of the founders Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago and executive director of Pasadena Playhouse—who worked with her for six months to craft a more conflict-driven story. The new version of the play runs March 20 through April 28 at STC. For tickets, visit sactheatre.org.

WORLD PREMIERE MEMOIR AT STC When the play “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” opens at Sacramento Theatre Company on March 20, it will be the culmination of decades of work by local journalist Ginger Rutland to bring her mother’s memories to the stage.

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Rutland’s mother Eva moved to Sacramento in the early 1950s with her husband and four children from Atlanta, “which was still the Jim Crow

South,” Rutland says. The family settled in Curtis Park. After selling stories to Harlequin and magazines such as Redbook, Eva

MEET JULIA MORGAN Renowned architect Julia Morgan will be the topic of discussion Monday, March 11, at 10 a.m. during a Julia

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40 YEARS OF LOCAL ART The only art gallery in the heart of Old Sacramento is celebrating 40 years of providing local art to the Sacramento region. Formed in 1978, the Artists’ Collaborative Gallery was created to foster a “rich, inspired environment and a loyal, devoted community of artisans from the region that needed a place to display and sell their art, but more than anything to be part of the artistic community,” gallery president Marlene Hoffman says. With 34 members, the Artists’ Collaborative Gallery hosts artists from Fairfield and Auburn to Grass Valley,

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Placerville, Yuba City and Galt. The members operate the gallery, as well as sell their artwork, which includes 15 different mediums such as fine art, ceramics, glass, gourds, jewelry, metal, photography, textiles, wire sculpture, wood and fiber. “We’ve had members that have been at the gallery for more than 28 years,” watercolorist Marcie Bombola says. “Most of our members are retired professionals who were passionate about an art form, gave it up to have a career and now have returned to express their creativity.” As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, the gallery is holding a series of Meet the Artist receptions on the second Saturday of each month during 2019. Learn more at artcollab. com.

NEW WINE-TASTING ROOM ON K STREET Get ready to dance for joy—a new wine-tasting room has opened in the 700 block of K Street next door to the Golden 1 Center. Bailarin Cellars is a collective of Sonoma County vintners, including Suacci Family Vineyard, Manchester

Ridge Vineyard, Black Knight Vineyard and Rockpile Vineyard, brought together by executive director Chris Ryan. Bailarin Cellars has already won recognition for its fleet of wines, including gold medals at the California State Fair and San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The new tasting room in the historic Hardin building was completed in December with custom details provided by local artists. You’ll find Bailarin’s full lineup of Sonoma County wines, as well as an Insight Coffee Roasters espresso bar and small bites. For more information, visit bailarincellars.com.

MEATLESS MONDAYS AND BOGLE WINE While you’re in the area, check out Meatless Mondays at Golden 1 Center. During each Monday event, the arena will offer one new meatless entrée option at The Flavor Lab food cart located on the plaza level. These new creations will join the meatless options already offered at the Burger Patch cart. The meatless menu items build on the arena’s industry-leading food and beverage program, which pledges to source 90 percent of ingredients from within 150 miles of the arena. In that same vein, the Kings have announced that it is partnering with Bogle Vineyards for a specially crafted Proud Roots 2016 vintage wine, available exclusively throughout Golden 1 Center and Bogle’s tasting room in Clarksburg. “Both the Kings and Bogle are committed to being leaders in green

practices and serving as examples of how businesses can serve as models of sustainability,” says Sacramento Kings chief operating officer Matina Kolokotronis. “Proud Roots is the perfect embodiment of our partnership and dedication to our region.”

FARM-TO-FORK AT RAILROAD MUSEUM The California State Railroad Museum has opened an all-new exhibit titled Farm-to-Fork: A Public History, created by graduate students from the Capital Campus Public History Program at Sacramento State University. The exhibit explores the critical role that the railroad played in transporting the Central Valley’s agricultural bounty to the rest of the country—creating the foundation for the farm-to-fork movement. Visitors learn about the production and delivery of goods, the deep history of the people behind the food and how railroads played an integral role in that history. Farm-to Fork: A Public History, which will remain on display permanently, is included in the museum admission: $12 for adults; $6 for ages 6 to 17; free for ages 5 and under. For more information, call (916) 323-9280 or visit californiarailroad.museum. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. n

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Sacramento’s streetcar project seemingly died on more than one occasion, only to return in some new incarnation. But the project’s most recent crash is likely to be the last. In January, construction bids were finally opened for the long-planned 4.4-mile circulating route that would allow streetcars to travel from West Sacramento City Hall, across the Tower Bridge and east to maybe 19th Street. Project designers estimated the cost for tracks, overhead wires and associated equipment at $108 million. For months, the rumor mill hinted the bids would land well above the estimate. Even then, many observers

were stunned when the three bids were opened. The lowest was $184 million— or $76 million above estimates. How is it possible that project managers could be so wildly off the mark? Hubris played a major role. The project—a complex partnership among the cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento, Regional Transit and Sacramento Area Council of Governments—was the brainchild of ambitious urban planners who saw other U.S. cities rush to build “modern streetcar” projects, largely in response to the availability of new federal funds under the U.S. Department

of Transportation’s “Small Starts” program. With “Small Starts,” the feds pick up half of the cost of building such systems, but none of the operating costs. Fiftypercent match programs are like crack cocaine to local planners: almost impossible to resist. Would such a project in Sacramento even be considered if not for the lure of the 50-percent federal match? Not a chance. Which is instructive: If a project lacks sufficient merit to justify a city coughing up the money to build it, why should it be built? American cities such as Sacramento have access to municipal bond markets.

If they properly manage their bonding capacity, they can cheaply raise the cash to build such systems on their own. But in reality, projects such as the Tower Bridge streetcar make no sense unless half the cost is “free,” picked up by federal taxpayers. And municipal planners feel a profound anguish when they pass up opportunities to grab “free” federal money. With federal dollars beckoning, economic common sense and judgment melt. It’s bureaucratic human nature, I suppose. Midway through the Sacramento streetcar saga, the federal government raised the maximum amount it was willing to give cities to build streetcar projects, from $75 million to $100 million. What was the response of our local officials? They promptly increased the size and scope of the streetcar project, going from $150 million to $200 million. Sacramento City Councilmember Steve Hansen was quoted in The Sacramento Bee, April 26, 2016, saying, “We didn’t want to leave money on the table. If we want to ask for more, we have to show a bigger project.” You can see the problems with such logic. The project grew not because it merited expansion, but because more federal dollars became available. How was the streetcar project expanded? By creating an unnecessary 1-mile spur in West Sacramento along the Sacramento River south of the Tower Bridge to the Pioneer Bridge at a cost of $25 million, and by proposing to move Light Rail from K Street three blocks north to H Street so the streetcar could run down K Street, which would cost another $25 million. Why did they want to move Light Rail to H Street? Because merchants on K Street thought a streetcar would look better than Light Rail trains (I kid you not). Did anyone stop to consider the inconvenience of such a move on Light Rail commuters, most of whom work south of K Street? Apparently not. But the $50 million streetcar expansion scheme created another problem. How to come up with $25 million in additional local matching dollars to win the $25 million in additional federal dollars? The answer was state government, which was soon visited by city officials, hat in hand. Local authorities had already lined up $30 million of state funding from cap-and-trade funds. They finagled the state to provide another $25 million from the sale of high-speed rail bonds.

To juice passage of the high-speed rail bond ballot measure several years ago, rail proponents promised local jurisdictions along the proposed highspeed route a princely share of bond proceeds. Regional Transit was in line to collect $25 million—but the money could only be used for rail projects in the RT service area. That presented RT with a choice: it could use the high-speed rail money to begin replacing its aged and obsolete fleet of Light Rail cars (a $200 millionplus unfunded liability) or it could use it as the local match to secure $25 million more in federal funding for the streetcar. The responsible thing to do would have been to use the money to replace ancient Light Rail cars. But the fix was in: Sacramento city councilmembers on the RT board used their collective influence, along with the personal urging of Mayor Darrell Steinberg, to approve spending the money on the streetcar project. Why didn’t Sacramento officials ask property owners in the vicinity of the proposed streetcar to tax themselves to cover the local “match” needed to secure federal funding? They did. In June 2015, the city asked Downtown and Midtown voters to approve a property tax assessment to raise the necessary local dollars for the streetcar. As a special tax, it required a twothirds majority to pass. After a spirited campaign, the streetcar tax missed its two-third mark by a 20-percent margin, with 49 percent voting for the tax and 51 percent voting against it. Did the city respect the democratically expressed will of voters and drop the streetcar project? Not in this town. On the next day after the vote, Hansen announced city officials would hunt for a “Plan B” to fund the local match. Plan B was to tap state cap-and-trade and high-speed rail bond money. With the jaw-dropping construction bids having injected an apparently fatal dose of reality into the streetcar project, taxpayers and commuters can only hope it stays dead. The last thing Sacramento needs is a $184 million streetcar named Lazarus. Craig Powell is a retired attorney, businessman, community activist and president of Eye on Sacramento, a civic watchdog and policy group. He can be reach at craig@eyeonsacrament.org or (916) 718-3030. n

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ucy Beckett has always been “a summer camp kid,” as she puts it. So it’s no surprise that when it came time for the longtime Girl Scout to apply for the prestigious Gold Award, Beckett was inspired by her love of summer camp. The Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can receive for planning and implementing a “take action” project that provides a sustainable, lasting benefit to the girl’s larger community. After spending summer 2017 volunteering with Mitzvah Corps—a program that provides social justice experiences for teens—at a summer camp for refugee children in Seattle, Beckett decided to implement something similar in her hometown. The Cosumnes Oaks High School senior met with the clergy at her synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel, about offering a two-week day camp for refugee children in the Sacramento area. Beckett had previously volunteered for B’nai Israel’s summer camp so she knew the organization had the infrastructure to support her idea. Next came the question of who the camp would serve. Since Beckett knew she wanted to work with refugee children, she partnered with local refugee-resettlement agency Opening Doors to secure plenty of willing campers—children of Afghan refugees. Over the last decade, the Sacramento area has become a key destination for Afghan refugees, especially those who hold Special Immigrant Visas issued to people who’ve worked for a U.S. military, embassy or government agency—many as translators, security personnel, drivers and cultural brokers—during the war in Afghanistan. Opening Doors is one of

only five agencies in the region that serves these refugees. The agency resettled more than 1,000 individuals in 2017. The inaugural Camp Nefesh—a Hebrew word often translated as “soul” or “lifeforce”—hosted 60 campers ages 4 to 13 for two weeks of day camps from late July through early August last summer at B’nai Israel on Riverside Boulevard. Beckett planned all of the secular activities, including music, arts and crafts, cooking, sports, games and a Holiday Day when campers learned about American holidays. She staffed the camp with fellow teen volunteers who answered her calls to action on social media. “There was a lot of me going to my friends and saying, ‘Tell your friends to tell their friends to volunteer,’” Beckett says with a laugh. The Elk Grove teenager got word in November that she’d successfully earned the coveted Gold Award for Camp Nefesh, but that doesn’t mean she’s done. This year’s camp is already in the planning stages and Beckett is determined to see it continue after she’s left for college. “My goal is to help the younger people learn how to step into my shoes so Camp Nefesh can keep going,” Beckett says. “I’m very passionate about social justice, especially immigrant and refugee rights, so I’ll continue to advocate for the community no matter where I am.” For more information, visit campnefesh.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n

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hen I catch up with Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou by phone, she apologizes if I hear weird noises. The restaurateur is busy delivering wine to the local eateries—Woodlake Tavern and Uptown Pizza on Del Paso Boulevard, and Allora on Folsom Boulevard—which she owns with husband Deneb Williams. “I like to multitask,” she says as boxes scrape in the background. Mandalou’s ability to do many things at once has been a hallmark of her meteoric rise through the local food scene. The Citrus Heights native was introduced to cooking by her father, a chef whose father was also a chef. She was taught to bake by her mother. At age 18, Mandalou got her first serving job at Olive Garden. Not long after, she took an additional job at The Firehouse Restaurant in Old Sacramento to learn more about wine. After finding herself in a romantic relationship with Williams (then The Firehouse’s executive chef), Mandalou decided to forge her own path. She went to work for Cafeteria 15L, a project of prolific restaurateur brothers Alan, Mason and Curtis Wong, that was just opening. But while Mandalou was working in the industry that had captivated her since childhood, she felt like something was missing. “I started getting emotions,” Mandalou says. “I thought I wasn’t doing anything with my life. I wasn’t going to college and I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be.” Mandalou briefly toyed with the idea of going into criminal justice and working for the California Highway Patrol. She passed the written and physical exams, and was scheduled for an interview when she realized she couldn’t imagine doing the job longterm. She briefly left hospitality to work in radio sales, but missed family time with her husband and two stepdaughters. So back to hospitality she went. Alan Wong welcomed her back at Cafeteria 15L, but

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Mandalou still believed she needed to challenge herself. “My personality is not satisfied with doing the bare minimum,” she says. “I’m driven and competitive with myself. I want to be really good at whatever I’m doing.” After taking a job at the fine-dining establishment Ella, Mandalou noticed that almost every one of her fellow servers wore a pin on their lapel. Ella’s sommelier and general manager Joseph Vaccaro informed Mandalou the pin indicated the wearer was a sommelier—a trained wine steward who specializes in all aspects of wine service, as well as wine and food pairing. Never one to lag behind, Mandalou was determined to become a sommelier. She took classes from mentors at The Firehouse and Ella, and studied flash cards every spare moment. In 2012, she passed her first exam at the Court of Master Sommeliers. In July 2017, she passed the advanced exam, becoming the region’s only female advanced sommelier. She was named one of Wine & Spirits magazine’s “Best New Sommeliers of 2018” last October. Being a driven person, Mandalou couldn’t simply study for the exam. She studied while preparing to open Woodlake Tavern in January 2017 and Uptown Pizza in March 2017 in the former home of Cask & Barrel (owned by her business partner David Hardie). And she recovered from a herniated disc. At the same time, she was drawing plans for Allora, the wine-driven, modern-Italian seafood restaurant inspired by Williams’ upbringing on San Juan Island in Washington and Mandalou’s expertise in new world wines. “If I could spend the rest of my life studying Greek and Italian wines, I’d be so happy,” Mandalou says. “My goal is to sit for my master (sommelier) exam in 2020. I’m so excited to invest in this knowledge for my restaurant and to share that knowledge with guests and staff. Sommeliers are humble servants, guiding guests to new experiences.” With a palate this perfected and a spirit this driven, Mandalou is the best guide a Sacramento diner could hope for. Allora is located at 5215 Folsom Blvd. For more information, visit allorasacramento.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n

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ust like superheroes, beermakers and brewery owners all have their origin stories. There are the passionate homebrewers turned professionals; there are the beer industry lifers; and there are those who turn to craft beer as a career second act. While that last description certainly fits King Cong Brewing Co. owner and brewer Cong Nguyen, he is also undoubtedly one of the few dental school dropouts in the craft beer scene. Nguyen comes from a high-achieving family of Vietnamese immigrants. His brother is a dentist in the area and his

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family owns Long Sandwich on Stockton Boulevard. “The original plan was for me to try to get into dental school, and then follow my brother’s path,” says Nguyen, who opened King Cong on Del Paso Boulevard in December 2017. “Unfortunately, I felt like when I tried as hard as I could, I just wasn’t good enough.” After getting his undergraduate degree from the University of the Pacific, Nguyen worked to raise his grade-point average while applying to 15 dental schools a year. Nguyen was rejected by every one of the schools, and he gave up on dentistry after a couple years. “I felt like I had failed in life,” he says. “Being raised by immigrant parents, there’s expectations, and you feel like you’ve failed yourself, you’ve failed your family.” That all changed when Nguyen took a “leap of faith” and enrolled in the Master Brewers Program at UC Davis. He was never a huge beer drinker, but he was intrigued by the business opportunities in the beer world, and

the repetition and attention to detail required to excel as a beermaker appealed to his perfectionist nature. “I felt like brewing fit my personality so perfectly,” he says. “I found out that immediately when I started brewing, that it felt so natural.” Suddenly, Nguyen became immersed in his brewing education, spending many late nights perfecting his craft after working during the day at his

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“He lives in the center of our activities,” says Yunny Chen. “Rabbits are very social, and we try to have him as close to us as possible, whether we are on the computer, enjoying a TV show or eating a meal.” Chen and her husband, Jerry Huang, and their children, Olivia and Gabriel, adopted Dakota when he was 10 months old from the Sacramento House Rabbit Society, an all-volunteer, nonprofit rescue organization. “My kids always wanted a pet,” Chen says. As first-time pet owners, the family elected to start out small. “Fish and hermit crabs. But they were not very satisfying as far as interaction goes.” Then, about three years ago, the family had the opportunity to bunny-sit the elementary school’s class rabbit over the holiday break. “We got a good taste of what it was like to have a rabbit at home,” Chen explains. The bunny returned to the school, but the kids were smitten. “My daughter kept bugging me,” says Chen, who still had concerns about how a cottontail would fit into their busy schedule. Finally, at the end of 2017, the family went to an HRS adoption day at a local Petco. “I warned the kids that we were just going to visit with the rabbits,” Chen adds. “But my son saw Dakota. He was being walked around the adoption area on a leash like a dog— that was a sight to behold. And that was pretty much the end of ‘just looking.’” Dakota is a mix of two breeds: English Spot and Lionhead. He shows his Lionhead side with a silky mane that encircles his head. As with all HRS bunnies, Dakota was neutered prior to adoption. “There are so many rescued rabbits—the shelters are overwhelmed” Chen says. “Even if you have a preference for a specific breed, you're almost certain to find what you want without going to a pet store or breeder.” Chen is also quick to give kudos to HRS, which she says was “incredibly supportive.” Brandon, the HRS volunteer who fostered Dakota, “guided us through the purchase

of new supplies and offered us his invaluable experience as a longtime rabbit owner.” With good care from the Chen/ Huang family, Dakota can live to be 8 to 10 years old. He is an indoor-only bunny and does his business in a litter box. “He is super clean. He grooms all day,” Chen notes. The family can attest to a rabbit’s natural instinct to chew—carpet, wood floors, baseboards, door moldings. In his quest, Dakota chewed through a TV cable and lamp cord. As a result, the great room is now bunnyproof, including the addition of cord protectors on all electrical wiring. “He’s fast,” Chen says. “You turn your back for one minute and he’s already chewed through a cord.” To satisfy Dakota’s need to annihilate, he is gifted with recycled toys made of pressed cardboard, such as egg cartons and coffee-cup carriers. When he starts to chew on the furniture, the family was instructed to just say no. “But it doesn’t work,” Chen notes with a grin. “He just looks at us and goes back to what he was doing.” What do the bun loaf, the superman and the dead bunny flop have in common? They are Dakota’s sleeping positions. “There is the loaf,” Chen explains. “He tucks everything in and looks like a loaf of bread. Then there is the splayed-out superman position—arms and legs straight out. “The dead position is where he flops over to his side and looks dead. The kids will poke him—is he alive?” According to HRS, the family should be proud that they have created a blissful environment for their bun. Because rabbits are prey animals, the flop is a sign that their cottontail feels safe enough to let his guard down. Dakota, like most rabbits, tends to be active in the mornings and late evenings. “He flies around the house,” Chen says. “You can hear him. He’s fast. Two bounces and he’s up on the couch. He does crazy runs and twists in mid-air. It’s an expression of happiness.” What is the most frustrating thing? “Hair all over the house,” Chen laments. “I don't bother putting away my vacuum anymore. I've bought one year's worth of lint rollers.”

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of a mystery so that we could enjoy Dakota more.” For information on adopting a bun, visit the Sacramento House Rabbit Society at allearssac.org. Cathryn Rakich can be reached at crakich@surewest.net. n

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Bright Writes, Big City

EX-REPORTER’S BOOK MAKES SACRAMENTO THE STAR

Andy Furillo

acramento finally has a contemporary literary character worthy of the city’s cultural diversity, artistic sensitivity and sleazy criminal

element. Our hero’s name is Lincoln Adams. He lives on D Street, earns a fortune as a woodcarving artist, drinks too much and finds trouble. He doesn’t like cars and walks everywhere, especially along Midtown railroad tracks.

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Adams is the creation of Andy Furillo, a former Sacramento Bee reporter whose pit bull tenacity and evocative prose pulled readers through thousands of stories about cops and courts and sports. In his new novel “The First Year,” Furillo unleashes his talents with a bravado mixture of fact, fiction, familiar locations and relentless dramatic twists. It’s a marvelous read. Vividly drawn characters race through a narrative that leaves readers thirsty for the next paragraph. The book is wildly unpredictable yet cozily familiar. Large chunks are anchored in familiar locations—the Torch Club, Benny’s bar, Shine coffee shop, even Golden 1 Center. For years, Furillo dreamed of writing fiction. He hammered out three books while working at the Bee, but decided none were good enough to publish. “The First Year” came together quickly,

in a burst of energy after he left the newspaper in 2017. “I loved daily journalism, but it’s so restricting,” he says. “You can’t just say what you want. You can’t move people the way you can with fiction.” The Bee features prominently in “The First Year,” though it’s called the Beacon. Two key characters are reporters, and their race to expose a Sacramento-based gang of Russian money launderers and hackers forms the story. The Russian mob elements were inspired by testimony uncovered by Furillo in his reporting days at the Robert Matsui U.S. Courthouse. “That stuff is basically just how it was laid out in the courtroom,” Furillo says. “I walked in and there it was. I just changed the characters.” The Bee takes a beating in “The First Year.” When reporters aren’t quitting or getting laid off, they are pressured by editors to boost the online clicks their stories attract. As Furillo describes one reporter, “The transition in the business from print to search engine optimization angle wasn’t a good one for Frankie Cameron. Clicks lied. He was a newspaperman.” Sadly, the newsroom scenes aren’t made up.

The book takes flight after the election of President Donald Trump, and is prescient as it pursues connections between the 2016 presidential campaign and Russian hackers, all with a Sacramento backdrop. Lincoln Adams is the fullest of Furillo’s characters. The hero loves Sacramento. The Grid is his front yard. Honest and loyal to himself and friends, with no interest in personal success, Link is at once cynical and naïve—a mirror on the city that’s shifting around him. He’s a true flaneur, a spiritual soul who searches for wisdom by wandering the streets, studying humanity, judging no one, dodging headlights and waiting for trains to pass on Q Street. Struggling to rekindle his artistic spark, Adams tells himself, “When it was gone, it was gone, and it would come back on its terms, when you least expected it. It wasn’t like just pulling a tap to pour out frothy foam with a tint of citrus.” Furillo is at work on a sequel. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com. n

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Magic in the Air

Joan Borucki and Katherine Bardis

ON BROADWAY, NEON LIGHTS AND FUTURE ARE BRIGHT

riginally called Y Street, Broadway was the southern edge of Sacramento’s Grid and home to the Buffalo Recreation Grounds, a former baseball stadium. Renamed Broadway after Tower Theatre opened in 1938, the street was essentially cut off from the rest of the Grid following construction of the W-X Freeway in 1968. Though Broadway has remained a thriving hub of small businesses and ethnic restaurants, from Thai to Ethiopian, the district ultimately became less a destination as the city

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focused on revitalizing areas such as Downtown and the R Street Corridor. But new public and private projects aim to revive the Broadway Corridor by creating more pedestrian and bikefriendly pathways, and adding new retail and housing. One group spearheading the revitalization of the Broadway Corridor is the Greater Broadway District, a Property and Business Improvement District, founded in 2007 primarily to provide security and maintenance within the district’s boundaries, roughly between X Street and Broadway, Interstate 5 and Highway 99. “Broadway is an interesting street with tremendous history, from the old jazz clubs to the old baseball stadium,” says Joan Borucki, executive director of the Greater Broadway District. “It used to be quite a main street, and we’ve been working the last couple years to bring it back. Our councilmembers say the next emerging corridor is Broadway.”

While retail revitalization has occurred on Broadway in recent years, with businesses such as New Helvetia Brewing Company opening, the city plans to physically transform Broadway between Third and 29th streets with its Complete Streets Project. “The city is going to take it from four lanes down to two lanes, and add parking and bicycle lanes, and put in a lot of pedestrian improvements,” Borucki says. According to the city, design for the estimated $10 million project should be completed in fall 2020, with construction beginning in 2021. In addition to the Complete Streets Project, the Greater Broadway District hired landscape architect Kimberly Garza of ATLAS Lab to create a placemaking plan for the Broadway Corridor “because we’d like to start getting more trees and public art in the corridor as well,” Borucki says. Such improvements could attract more pedestrians to Broadway, which

already has drawn new businesses such as Selland’s Market-Cafe and Bike Dog brewery, which opened between Ninth and 10th streets, Hoppy Brewing Company and Real Pie Company on 24th, and most recently Chipotle on 16th, which soon will be joined by Noah’s Bagels and Peet’s Coffee, plus Sourdough Bread Co. While new businesses are locating on Broadway, Borucki says, “We’ve probably got more housing going into Broadway than retail.” The most significant addition to Broadway housing is the 1,000-unit Mill at Broadway by Bardis Homes. Construction for The Mill at Broadway, which includes a 4-acre park, bike paths, murals and on-site market, began in 2015. The first 200-home phase was completed and sold out by 2018. “Broadway has such a rich, vibrant history, it is exciting to see the area come into its own over these past few years,” says Katherine Bardis, The Mill’s master building partner.

The Mill at Broadway residents enjoy one of the most signiﬁcant housing additions in the area. Image by Faithmari Inc.

“Broadway has transformed into its own new community, full of life and authentic experiences, and from the Sunday markets to films at Tower Theatre, Broadway provides new homes and restaurants while still preserving the history of the corridor.” In addition to the 1,000 units at The Mill, Indie Capital is building 17 duplex units at Ninth and Broadway, and developer Sotiris Kolokotronis has submitted an application with the city to build a 59-unit apartment building at Third and Broadway. Besides new retail and homes, Borucki hopes the city will continue to make efforts to connect Broadway to the Grid through new bike and pedestrian paths, citing the Sunday morning farmers market under the W-X Freeway as a great connector between Broadway and Southside Park. And with businesses establishing themselves in neighborhoods north of the W-X Freeway, such as Urban Roots brewery, which opened on 14th and V streets in 2018, it’s possible the drumbeat of retail activity could create more access for pedestrians.

But first, Borucki says, the goal is “to make the Greater Broadway District a more active corridor for people.” Jordan Venema can be reached at jordan.venema@gmail.com. n

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You Gotta Have Friends EAST SAC HOMEOWNER FINDS FRIENDLY INSPIRATION WHEN BUILDING ANEW

t’s good to have friends. That’s what Dr. Patrick Browning came to embrace when he committed to the daunting task of designing, constructing and decorating his new abode. “I had this great complementary group of friends who each had their own skill set that was perfect for building this place,” Browning says. The East Sacramento resident was comfortably living on 33rd Street when presented with the opportunity to purchase a nearby fixer-upper that had been used as a rental by people “who were not good stewards of the home,” he says. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Browning bought the property, took the house down to the studs and rebuilt to his mind’s eye. “I didn’t plan to leave my house on 33rd, but I felt I could make this a really good home,” explains Browning, a radiologist and vice president/medical director

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of specialty services at Magellan Healthcare. The new 2,850-square-foot twostory home has three bedrooms, each with a full bath, plus an office and two additional bathrooms, one in the garage for a future studio apartment. Hardwood floors are hickory, the ideal shade to conceal dog hair courtesy of his bluenose pit bull, Murphy. Ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen, family room and master bathroom are heated. “Tile floors are really cold,” Browning says. “The family room and kitchen are places people hang out, so I thought it would be nice if they were warm.” Curved walls and a spiral staircase with walnut railings are prominent features in the home designed by Sacramento architect John Packowski, who was inspired by Browning’s

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unique dining table—a round “puzzle table” made of reclaimed Romanian barnwood with an intricate puzzle-like construction that expands to seat eight. “John had never seen anything like it,” Browning says. So the architect took the table’s circular nature and carried the design throughout the home. A light industrial flair is highlighted in the architecture, as well as in Browning’s art collection, with many pieces by friend and local artist Maren Conrad. “She is a very active member of the art community in Sacramento,” Browning notes. “By virtue of knowing her, I have run into artists who are exceptionally talented.” Among Conrad’s art are two vertical copper and silver resin panels concealing doors in the curved dining room wall that open to reveal Browning’s wine collection. A 16-panel folding Conrad creation hides the television placed into the wall over the fireplace. “When closed, it looks like a big piece of art,” Browning says. A ceramic warthog with intense orange eyes, by the late artist David Gilhooly, stands guard across from the front door, similar to the celebrated Chinese foo dogs that “take in bad

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shower walls, with elongated windows overlooking the backyard, curve out onto the deck for an outdoor-shower effect. A large hot tub sits to the right. Downstairs off the family room, a massive five-panel folding glass door opens to the backyard, creating an easy flow to the patio with industrial overhead heaters for alfresco entertaining. An outdoor spiral staircase leads to the master bedroom for easy access to a sweater on a chilly night. Sacramento contractor Ken Dyer and interior designer Kimberly Dressel kept the project on track. “There were so many decisions to make,” Browning says. “Kimberly got a sense of my style and was able to narrow down choices, making it easier for me.” What does the doctor recommend for homeowners planning a major renovation? Friends, of course. “Have your friends look at the plans,” he says. “Bringing my friends in to look at things gave me a much better perspective than I might have had myself.” To recommend a house or garden for Home Insight, contact Cathryn Rakich at crakich@surewest.net. n

energy and protect the house,” Browning explains. A show-stopping copper-plated “spear,” by metal artist Thomas Ramey, hangs through the center of the spiral staircase from the second-floor ceiling, complementing the clean industrial look. Five Darth Vader masks, by art instructor Ianna Frisby, grace the upstairs hallway, a nod to Browning’s affection for Star Wars. The kitchen’s dramatic backsplash of custom tile made in Canada has the appearance of metal and wood with a fossilized shimmer. “I love that it has complexity,” Browning notes. “It provides a lot of interest and pulls everything together,” including the high-end stainless-steel appliances, walnut cabinets and unfinished granite countertops from Brazil. The “smart home” can be controlled from Browning’s phone or voicecontrolled system. The homeowner, who went electric with as much as possible, added solar panels above the kitchen. Surround-sound speakers are embedded in the 9-foot-high ceilings. In the upstairs master bedroom, an enclosed glass fireplace “floats” between the bed and freestanding tub. Two skylights bring in the sunshine. The

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Earl and Adriana Stephens

Fermenting on the Farm DUELING DOGS OFFERS CRAFT BEERS AND SEASONAL CIDERS

he bucolic 10-acre property owned by Earl and Adriana Stephens was just an empty cattle pasture when Earl purchased it in 2006, three years before he met his future wife at a farmers market. Thirteen years later, that once barren land now boasts a house, a working farm and one of the most unique craft breweries in the state. All

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three were designed by Earl, a licensed engineer, and largely built from scratch by Earl and Adriana, the owners of Dueling Dogs Brewing Co. in Lincoln. Dueling Dogs is unique because it is so much more than a brewery. In addition to a rotating lineup of craft beers created by Earl, a graduate of the UC Davis brewing program, Dueling Dogs offers seasonal meads and ciders made by Adriana. The surprisingly elegant tasting room is just one floor up from the fermenting space, and both are a short walk from the hop bines and orange trees that supply key ingredients for Dueling Dogs beverages, such as Hoppy Tails IPA and Mandarin Spiced Mead. There are two acres of mandarin orange trees and one acre of hops on the

Dueling Dogs property, but none of it came easy. “I had to bring in water from the ditch many hundreds of feet away,” Earl says. “I had to get electricity to the property to run pumps, develop the infrastructure, in addition to building the barn and the house. “The first year was a quasi-disaster because the deer came in and used the trees to take the velvet off their horns. That took my trees down to bare nubs.” Erecting an 8-foot fence around the perimeter kept the deer out and allowed the orange trees to slowly recover, but nothing could protect the Stephenes from a lengthy construction and permitting process. The Dueling Dogs project was first announced in 2014, but because two separate licenses were needed to ferment and serve beer and

cider on the same premises, it took four years and more than two dozen permits before the doors officially opened in May 2018. By that time, Dueling Dogs was the third farm brewery operating in the area, following GoatHouse Brewing Co. and relative newcomer Hillenbrand Farmhaus Brewery. All three grow hops and crops that make their way into the beers. However, Dueling Dogs stands out from the crowd thanks to Adriana’s ciders and meads, which are often spiced and flavored with seasonal ingredients. “I take whatever’s in season. I make what I will with it, and then it’s gone until the next season,” she says. Adriana created a pumpkin-pie-spiced mead for the cold-weather season and

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hopes to have a pomegranate mead ready for spring. Another unique Dueling Dogs offering is braggot, an ancient drink that is fermented with both honey and barley malt, resulting in a strange combination of mead and beer. “We’ve only had three people come in here that have ever even heard of a braggot,” Earl says. Recent Dueling Dogs braggots have included a velvety sweet chocolate buckwheat and an IPA with some bourbon notes. Although open less than one year, the outdoor patio overlooking the pond has already become a favorite spot for families with children and dogs. “It is such a pleasant thing to see Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom and kids playing Candyland or Scrabble or cards or Jenga,” Earl says. “It becomes quite a family gathering.”

People are drawn to Dueling Dogs for many reasons, including the paw-shaped sampler paddles known as “pawdles” and the communal farmers market in the tasting room. In fact, Dueling Dogs' drinks have been so popular that Earl and Adriana can’t keep up with the demand, even after doubling fermenter capacity. Right now, everything flows out of the Lincoln tasting room, and it’s only in the last couple months that they started filling growlers. “I grew up in Lincoln, and I know several of the facilities in Lincoln and Auburn, and they keep saying we have an open invitation as soon as we have excess product,” Earl says. “We would like to do something like that, we just haven’t gotten there.”

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ide-hail companies Uber and Lyft have successfully provided their services to millions of customers. The companies are valued in the billions of dollars. Ride hail has been a distinctly disruptive technology in a stodgy transportation world that has seen little real change for decades. Admittedly, the degree of disruption has to be put in context—the overwhelming majority of trips in the U.S. are still made by solo drivers in their own vehicles. If Uber and Lyft didn’t exist, ride-hail customers presumably would have made their trips by taxi, walking, biking, transit, ambulance (yes, people are choosing Uber over EMTs) or driving. Recent studies show a correlation between the loss of transit ridership and the rise of ride hail.

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University of Kentucky researchers looked at factors determining transit ridership in 22 major U.S. cities between 2002 and 2018. They discovered that each year after a ridehail company entered a market, heavy rail ridership decreased 1.29 percent and bus ridership declined by 1.7 percent. Further, “This (ride hail) effect builds with each passing year and may be an important driver of recent ridership declines,” the researchers said. Their analysis showed other factors, such as changes in service levels, gas prices and auto ownership, didn’t fully explain the decline in transit ridership. Correlation isn’t causation. But it’s not a great leap of imagination to believe that Uber and Lyft are stealing riders from public transit and inexorably reducing transit ridership. Locally, Sacramento Regional Transit ridership was down 4.6 percent in 2018, to 20,562,180. In 2014, total annual ridership was nearly 28,000,000. The numbers show RT’s slide has been substantial and persistent. Uber started Sacramento service in 2013. The initial service, designed around using “black car” limos more

efficiently, morphed into what we know today: drivers using their own cars to chauffer customers. To the extent that ride hail has taken rides from what would have been car trips, it’s generally been a wash for society. One car trip substituted for another doesn’t really make a difference. But trips taken from walking, biking and transit mean more traffic, more congestion and more harm to the environment. Fewer people get healthy physical activity. Transit systems suffer a loss of revenue, making it harder to provide the same coverage and service frequency. Those are all social negatives. Despite its popularity, ride hail has not proven its long-term viability. Uber and Lyft have not been profitable. They’ve burned through wads of investors’ cash. They rely on cheap labor by tapping into the gig economy while providing no benefits to their drivers, who are considered independent contractors. Several studies indicate Uber and Lyft driver net incomes are below minimum wage levels. The MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy

Research concluded that Uber and Lyft drivers make a median $8.55 to $10 per hour, and that 8 percent of drivers lose money. Uber and Lyft and others dispute those figures. Both Uber and Lyft, currently privately held, plan to sell public stock this year to raise more capital from optimistic and eager new investors. Potential investors foresee the companies and themselves making buckets of money. Uber and Lyft could get pressured from new shareholders to raise prices in order to turn a profit. As public companies, they would have even more incentive to accelerate development of self-driving technology to eliminate their biggest cost—the dollars that go to drivers. Uber and Lyft’s current popularity may not be the best thing for everybody in the long run. Their unbridled and continued rapid growth may turn out to be more of a bane than a boon. 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. n

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ave you ever found yourself under fire for saying or writing something you believed to be clearly innocuous? As a public speaker and writer, I can say yes to this a thousand times. Among my early experiences with public tripping-over-my-own-tongue, I recall my first pastorate in 1985 as a 26-year-old newly minted seminary graduate. I’d just preached a fiery sermon when a woman requested a private word with me in the church office. Her face was reddened and emotional, so I was sure my sermon had likely brought her to repentant tears. Once inside the study, she began without hesitation.

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“I’m really very offended. I just can’t believe you said what you did in that sermon.” Over the next five minutes the woman took me to task over what I considered to be the harmless way I’d phrased a sermon thought. I can’t remember what she found so offensive, nor can I recall how many other times my words have offended during my 15 years of preaching, but wanting to keep my job I’m sure I apologized. Fast forward into this decade and you’ll find infinite examples of people getting in much deeper trouble than I have ever been for their choice of words. For instance, Tom Brokaw, retired NBC news anchor, recently apologized after he expressed the need for Spanishspeaking people to better assimilate into their communities by speaking English. Dr. Megan Neely, Duke University professor, resigned after online petitions expressed outrage over an email she sent to her Chinese graduate students encouraging them to “speak English 100% of the time.” Was Brokaw the victim of political correctness? Was the professor a casualty of social-media vigilantism?

Perhaps, but they still apologized profusely. If you need to apologize, I think you would do well to heed research conducted by Ohio State University psychological scientist Roy Lewicki and colleagues. A 2016 study concludes that not all apologies are equally effective. Lewicki found that apologies should include six elements: • Expression of regret • Explanation of what went wrong • Acknowledgment of responsibility • Declaration of repentance • Offer of repair • Request for forgiveness Surprisingly, the analysis found that while the best apologies will contain all six elements, not all components are equal in value. “Our findings showed that the most important component is an acknowledgment of responsibility. Say it is your fault, that you made a mistake,” Lewicki says in an Ohio State press release. Rated second is an offer of repair. “Talk is cheap,” says Lewicki “But by saying, ‘I’ll fix what is wrong,’ you’re

committing to take action to undo the damage.” In simple words, if you’re pressed for time or space and can’t include all six elements, just say, “I was wrong, but I will fix it.” Study or not, Jesus prioritized our need to express a personal apology even above our need to participate in corporate worship. “This is how I want you to conduct yourself in these matters. If you enter your place of worship and … suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you… leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then, come back and work things out with God” (Matthew 5:23-24 The Message). Finally, I conclude by sharing the wisdom of my seminary preaching professor who counseled us to “Choose your words carefully because it’s bad enough to be understood, let alone misunderstood.” Norris Burkes can be reached at comment@thechaplain.net. n

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an. 6 was a blustery day, followed by an even more blustery night. Winds gusted to nearly 60 mph. We’d been warned by weather reports and thought we had battened down the hatches. Our climbing roses were pruned and secured to their archways. I’d cut back other long branches that might whip around. My husband cleaned the gutters and storm drains, and put away loose items. Let it blow! The next morning was calm and clear. I went into the backyard and saw with satisfaction that the roses were fine. But why were things so light to the north? One of our trees had fallen onto our neighbor’s house, taking down the entire side fence. The insurance

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company called it an act of God. However, could we mere mortals have done something to prevent the damage? The tree was a 35-foot Chanticleer flowering pear, selected for its quick and columnar growth. We planted three of them 20 years ago along the fence for privacy and to create a green background for our garden. At the time, I had no idea that young trees should be trained to maintain a single upright leading stem and to develop a good structure. I also didn’t know that ornamental pears are notorious for developing competing leaders and a proliferation of upright growth. Ours rapidly grew into congested messes. By the time I consulted an arborist, he advised it was too late to do much to improve them. Generally, a tree uproots when it falls. This tree broke off at the ground. Apparently, the weight of its branches, even without leaves, caused the tree to sway until it snapped. Pears and other fruit trees are also notorious for soft wood. While this tree’s roots didn’t seem to be rotten, that is a risk. We need to keep mulch, leaves, plants and excess soil from covering the base of all types of trees to encourage air flow to the roots and to discourage root rot. At a

minimum, organic matter should be at least 6 inches away from the trunk. There was no question that the pressure-treated fence posts were rotten. We’d let mulch and leaves pile up along the fence, contributing to its demise. The posts were set in concrete, but it was several inches below grade. Any type of wood will eventually decompose if it is in constant contact with moisture, soil and organic matter. We should have noticed that the bottom of the fence and posts were buried and cleared away the debris. Fortunately, nobody was hurt and our neighbor’s house was not badly damaged. We cleaned up the mess and did some things to prepare for the inevitable next big storm. We now have a bright new redwood fence supported by steel posts encased in wood. We removed another of the pears and had professionals thin out two enormous podocarpus trees that had thick growth and long, heavy branches. They also trimmed two younger Chanticleer pears that grow along our driveway. We hadn’t done too bad a job training them ourselves, but they have grown beyond our reach and could, in time, become hazardous. Simple preventative measures seem so easy in retrospect. Why is it that, no

matter how much we know, we keep learning the hard way? Train your trees when they are young, monitor them throughout their lives, and have them trimmed periodically to keep them healthy and safe. Keep branches away from roofs and cut back roses and other shrubs before winter storms begin. Clear debris from the base of your fence, other wood structures and the foundation of your house. Keep organic material away from tree trunks to ensure that roots are healthy. While January’s storm was a big one, high winds aren’t uncommon in Sacramento. We need to prepare. There are more blustery days ahead. For information on how to train a tree, see “Training Young Trees for Structure and Form” by L.R. Costello at sacmg.ucanr.edu/files/254214.pdf. Anita Clevenger is a Lifetime Sacramento County Master Gardener. For answers to gardening questions, contact the UC Master Gardeners at (916) 876-5338 or mgsacramento@ ucanr.edu, or visit sacmg.ucanr.edu. The next Open Garden will be held March 9 from 9 a.m.–noon at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks. n

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Leigh Guest hen I first get singer-songwriter Leigh Guest on the phone, she reports that she arrived in Sandpoint, Idaho, 30 minutes ago and is now seated in a park to conduct this phone

interview. This sums up a lot about Guest in a matter of moments. As a traveling musician, Guest has lived out of her car for the past eight years, playing gigs at every small town she can find along the way. She also loves the outdoors and open road, which is probably why this lifestyle suits her so well. “The country gets smaller the more you travel,” says the 32-year-old. She was born in Berkeley, raised in Sacramento and now calls Wolf Creek, Mont.— population 400—home when she’s not on the road. “I love California, but I grew up in a very liberal bubble. It was nice to get out and see the way other people live. You grow up thinking the rest of the country is ignorant and racist, but actually seeing it, you realize that there are good people everywhere.” Guest first burst out of that bubble in her early 20s when a chance meeting with a friend of a friend from

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Montana (while skydiving, no less) led her to pack up or sell all of her belongings and take a road trip across the country to live with her new best friend. “There’s something about the mountains in Montana,” Guest says. “There are very few people there—and very good people. They assume you’re a good person first. I’ve discovered I have an internal compass that points to Montana, which is so serendipitous and accidental.” After a cowboy broke her heart (yes, really) at age 25, Guest bought a one-way ticket to Hawaii and found herself entranced by the ukulele. She’s always been gifted musically— her mother reports that she could sing before she could talk—starting on piano as a little kid and taking drum lessons in high school. But what frustrated Guest was that she always just wanted to play, not practice. “I hated playing scales, I just wanted to sing and write songs—I hear the melodies in my head,” says Guest, who has five albums to her name (all available on Soundcloud), as well as a YouTube show in which she interviews people she meets on the road. “Playing is really just an outlet for songwriting, I’ve always loved to write. I’m not trying to shred it up on guitar like a member of AC/DC.” Playing the ukulele in Hawaii led to taking up the guitar, which is now the basis for most of Guest’s songs. Her music chronicles life experiences in a sweet, swingy style inspired by old country music greats like Merle Haggard and Patsy Cline. “Old-time storytellers, where you can get lost in the story,” Guest says.

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Some of Guest’s recent songs have touched on tragedy (“Ghost Ship” was inspired by the Oakland warehouse/artist collective fire that killed 36 people in 2016), heartbreak (she wrote the album “Highways and Heartaches” after the breakup of her longest relationship and the death of her best friend) and activism (the title song on her album “Misbehave” is a response to comments Trump made during campaign debates). “My big message lately is girl power,” says Guest, who recently returned to Sacramento for the first time in two years for an appearance at Device Brewing Company at the Ice Blocks, which her father helped design. “I’m all about being an independent woman and doing what you want with your life. When I play songs, I remind myself to be the woman I want to be—to ask for what I’m worth, put my foot down and stand my ground.” After touring the Western, Northern and Southern United States, as well as Alaska, Hawaii and Australia, and even playing the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Guest is no stranger to being a strong, independent woman living out her dream from her trusty Subaru. And she wouldn’t have it any other way. “This lifestyle isn’t easy,” Guest admits. “Sometimes you’re out of gas, out of money. But if you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing, the world conspires to help you.” Give Guest a listen at soundcloud. com/leigh-guest or visit leighguest. com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n

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décor or the overall cheeky vibe, Camden strikes just the right tone. This is a setting in which you would be equally likely to sit next to a table of pinstriped business types, well-coiffed evening diners or jerseyed sports fans on their way to nearby Golden 1 Center. Ridgeway and his team seem perfectly comfortable living in the liminal space between upscale dining and California casual. The idea behind Camden Spit & Larder has been knocking around Ridgeway’s brain for years. He and wife Tia, along with their team, have taken what was a nondescript Downtown corner and turned it into a dining destination, a convivial meeting hub and a generally wonderful place. Of course, a stunning environment isn’t the only thing one needs to have a successful restaurant. If the food doesn’t match the singularity of the

space, all is for naught. Thankfully, under the steady hand and confident vision of Ridgeway, the menu more than keeps pace. One might refer to the menu as sparse, but I contend that it is decidedly well-focused. With a small selection of dishes that come off the spit—rack of pork, prime rib, roasted chicken—and a handful of other options—risotto, salmon, polenta—the entrée lineup is reserved. But add to those dishes a decent selection of caviar and cheese, and dinner options start to fill out. Choices also abound on the small, sharable side of the menu. Common upmarket dishes such as steak tartar, seared ahi, and pickles and mushroom “pate” are lovely and handled deftly with just a hint of panache. But the more unexpected items, for example sausage rolls, show the cheeky side of the enterprise.

For those of us Yanks who are unfamiliar with the sausage roll, it’s a downmarket staple in the UK. At Camden, the common sausage roll is elevated, not by deconstructing or reinventing it, but simply by going premium on the ingredients. The pastry-wrapped proprietary sausage sits next to pools of curried ketchup and hot English mustard. The whole thing is ironic, delicious, upscale and downscale at the same time. It’s right up my alley. Also of the small plates, the housemade farmer’s cheese is an absolute delight. A heavy mound of creamy spreadable cheese topped with seasonal treats such as diced butternut squash, candied garlic, chili and burnt sage make for a decadent starter or a perfect accompaniment to a couple of cocktails. Similarly, the Capitol Caesar is well made and topped with just a few out-of-

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The cocktail and wine menu is a study in that same reserved irony that permeates the rest of the enterprise. You’re just as likely to find a wine from Italy or Portugal as from California. But the tone of the whole thing is summed up by the fact that there are four recipes for a gin and tonic. I’ll wrap this up with a personal note. I have loved prime rib since I was a boy and my parents would take me to eat a petite cut at the Palomino Room on El Camino. The Palomino Room is

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23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown Sacramento Partnership Saturday, March 16, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Old Sacramento Waterfront • oldsacramento.com The parade, beginning at 1 p.m., will include Irish and Highland dancers, pipe and drum bands, historic reenactors and various cultural organizations. Don’t forget to wear green!

Superhero Day Fairytale Town Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 3901 Land Park Drive • fairytaletown.org Enjoy arts and crafts, and meet your favorite superheroes—costumes encouraged! The program is free with paid park admission. Weekend admission is $6 for adults and children ages 2 and older, free for children ages 1 and younger.

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Sammy Davis Jr. documentary at Sacramento Jewish Film Festival.

“When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” Sacramento Theatre Company March 20–April 28 1419 H St. • sactheatre.org This world-premiere play based on the memoir of Eva Rutland was written by Eva’s daughter, celebrated local journalist Ginger Rutland, and directed by Stephen Eich. Tickets range from $17–$35.

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Sacramento Jewish Film Festival Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region March 7, 9 and 10 Crest Theatre, 1013 K St. • jewishsac.org/sjff The festival’s 20th season will feature movies, including a three-part Jewish violin program and documentary on Sammy Davis Jr., as well as music, food and discussion.

Hen Party Archival Gallery March 7–30 Second Saturday reception March 9, 6 p.m. 3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com Archival’s new show features barnyard birds in all mediums by artists Phyllis Cottrell, Richard Feese, Maureen Hood, Mariellen Layne, Corey Okada, Kellie Raines and Don Yost. Also on display is Leslie McCarron’s “31 Days,” a frieze of oil paintings.

Spring Sale Shepard Garden & Arts Center March 16 and 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 3330 McKinley Blvd. • sgaac.org Various local clubs will have items for sale, including plants, containers, collectibles, art, crafts, jewelry, antiques, food and more. Parking and admission are free.

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Pint Sized: Microcars & Microbrews California Automobile Museum Friday, March 29, 6–9 p.m. 2200 Front St. • calautomuseum.org Enjoy microbrews and small bites from local restaurants at the launch party of the new microcar exhibit featuring the BMW Isetta, Electra King, Subaru 360 and others. Tickets are $35 for museum members, $40 for nonmembers.

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration Fairytale Town Saturday, March 2, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 3901 Land Park Drive • fairytaletown.org Celebrate Theodore Seuss Geisel’s 115th birthday with themed activities and a nonstop read-aloud of your favorite Dr. Seuss books. The program is free with paid park admission. Weekend admission is $6 for adults and children ages 2 and older, free for children ages 1 and younger.

Babá Ken & The Nigerian Brothers at Crocker Art Museum.

Something New, Something Blue Sacramento Symphonic Winds Sunday, March 10, 2:30 p.m. Rio Americano High School Center for the Arts, 4540 American River Drive • sacwinds.org This concert will feature conductor Timothy M. Smith, clarinet soloist Robert Mitchell and the California premiere of Anthony O’Toole’s “Electrons Dancing.” Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students 11–17 and seniors 65 and older.

Gregory Kondos—Small Works KVIE Gallery Through March 29 Artist reception March 7, 6–8 p.m. 2030 West El Camino Ave. • kvie.org Check out paintings by local legend Gregory Kondos in the lobby of Sacramento’s PBS affiliate. This collection showcases 12 pieces featuring original oil, charcoal and ink drawings, along with limited-edition lithographs and giclées.

36th Annual Sacramento Scandinavian Festival Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Mark Menzies on Violin Cathedral Music Series Saturday, March 30, 7 p.m.

Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St. Celebrate Nordic heritage with a variety of food, music, dance, crafts and handiwork demonstrations. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children ages 12 and younger.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 2620 Capitol Ave. • trinitycathedral.org Violinist Mark Menzies will perform three of J.S. Bach’s solo sonatas alongside soprano Bernadette Mondok and tenor Derek Keller.

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Community Center Theater, 1301 L St. • sacramentochoral.com Featuring works by Brahms, Williams and Elgar (with projected supertitles) and soloists Carrie Hennessey and Trevor Scheunemann, this concert is not to be missed. Tickets start at $43.

Sacramento Master Singers March 9, 7 p.m., and March 10, 3 p.m.

Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, 2100 J St. • mastersingers.org Composer Ron Kean celebrates the Underground Railroad’s most famous “conductor” in the Sacramento premiere of his five-movement piece that includes new music and updated arrangements of spirituals. Tickets are $10 for students, $20 for seniors, $25 for general admission.

Global Rhythms: Babá Ken & The Nigerian Brothers Crocker Art Museum Thursday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. 216 O St. • crockerart.org Legendary Nigerian bassist and bandleader Babá Ken will join his band for a night of infectious African beats. Tickets are $10 for museum members, $20 for nonmembers.

Artist Spotlight Featuring Ray and Verena Borton Artists’ Collaborative Gallery Saturday, March 9, 3–6 p.m. Old Sacramento, 129 K St. • artcollab.com Married artists Ray and Verena Borton have been members of the Artists’ Collaborative Gallery since the early 1980s. Ray is a photographer and Verena is an award-winning weaver.

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Best of Broadway Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera Saturday, March 2, 8 p.m. Community Center Theater, 1301 L St. • sacphilopera.org Lend an ear to the biggest showstoppers from more than a dozen Broadway hits, including “South Pacific,” “West Side Story,” “My Fair Lady” and more. Tickets are $18–$60.

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A Visual Life: Michael Dunlavey Tim Collom Gallery March 5–April 4 Opening reception Saturday, March 9, 5:30–8:30 p.m. 915 20th St. • artsy.net/tim-collom-gallery Watercolorist and photographer Michael Dunlavey will have a solo exhibition featuring still-life paintings and photographs that reflect his love of kitsch, humor and graffiti art.

Seize the Moment: Run for Epilepsy Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California Sunday, March 24, 8:15 a.m.–noon Crocker Park, 211 O St. • epilepsynorcal.org Run or walk a 5K or 10K to raise funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California, leading the fight to find cures and save lives. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. n

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

Burr’s Fountain Fountain-style diner serving sandwiches, soup and ice cream specialties 4920 Folsom Blvd. • (916) 452-5516

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

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

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

Corti Brothers 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

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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

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

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

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

Esquire Grill Classic dishes in a sleek urban design setting 1213 K Street • 916.448.8900 paragarys.com

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

Hot Italian Remarkable pizza in modern Italian setting 1627 16th Street • 916.492.4450 hotitalian.net

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

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

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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

Solomon’s Delicatessen Opening summer of 2018 730 K Street • Solomonsdelicatessen.com

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

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Humble Hawaiian poke breaks free 1104 R St. #100 • 916.706.0605 ﬁshfacepokebar.com

Farm-fresh New American cuisine 1215 19th Street • 916.441.6022 mulvaneysbl.com

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

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OLD SAC Fat City Bar & Cafe American cuisine served in a casual historic Old Sac location 1001 Front Street • 916.446.6768 fatsrestaurants.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

Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates

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

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

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

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

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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

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

OAK PARK La Venadita Hot spot for creative Mexican cuisine 3501 3rd Avenue • 916.400.4676 lavenaditasac.com

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

A modern take on a traditional hof brau 3413 Broadway • 916.376.7694 • oakhaussac.com

Artisan pastries and roasted coffee 3434 Broadway • oldsoulco.com

Vibe Health Bar Clean, lean and healthy breakfast and snacks 3515 Broadway • 916.382.9723 vibehealthbar.com

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

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

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Omnivore, vegan, raw, paleo, organic, glutenfree and carnivore sustenance 2820 R Street • 916.455.2667 • sac.coop

Skool Japanese Gastropub Inventive, Japanese-nuanced seafood 2319 K Street • 916.737.5767 skoolonkstreet.com

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Freeport Bakery Award-winning neighborhood bakery 2966 Freeport Blvd. • 916.442.4256 freeportbakery.com

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THEATRE GUIDE 20TH ANNUAL SACRAMENTO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Crest Theater

March 7, 9 and 10 1013 K Street, Sacramento, Ca Crestsacramento.com The Sacramento Jewish Film Festival celebrates its 20th year in 2019. The festival will bring the community together for films, music, food, and discussions at the Crest Theater for three days: Opening Night Thurs 3/7 Film Festival opens with a Violin Program, and the documentary film, Itzhak. Sat 3/10 There will be a pre-program reception on Saturday, March 9, with the band KlezMeerKats, followed by Havdalah, and then the documentary Sammy Davis Jr: I’ve Gotta Be Me. Sun 3/11 10:00 am film, The Samuel Project, geared to our young people. Admission will be free for students, teachers, and teacher aides. VISIT jewishsac.org/sjff for details and ticket purchase.

THE WHIPPING MAN

Celebration Arts Thru March 24 2727 B St, Sac Reservations (916) 455-2787 Celebrationarts.net It is April, 1865. The Civil War is over and throughout the south, slaves are being freed, soldiers are returning home and in Jewish homes, the annual celebration of Passover is being celebrated. Into the chaos of war-torn Richmond comes Caleb DeLeon, a young Confederate officer who has been severely wounded. He finds his family’s home in ruins and abandoned, save for two former slaves, Simon and John, who wait in the empty house for the family’s return. As the three men wait for signs of life to return to the city, they wrestle with their shared past, the bitter irony of Jewish slave-owning and the reality of the new world in which they find themselves.

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Big Idea Theatre March 8 – April 6 1616 Del Paso, Sac 916 960-3036 Bigideatheatre.og Art and life become disturbingly interchangeable when a sculptor of baby dolls meets a woman desperate to recreate the past. This dark comedy takes an unsettling look at work, latex, and the power of creation.

WHEN WE WERE COLORED (WORLD PREMIERE PLAY) By Ginger Rutland Sacramento Theatre Company March 20 – April 28

Based on a book by Eva Rutland, this world premiere tells the story of one family’s experience with integration in post-World War II Sacramento. When a black mother moves to California from the segregated south with her husband and children, the family must confront what it’s like to be the first black household on the block, the only black children at school, and how to continue to love those with different ideologies—even when they live under your own roof. At once timely, poignant, and funny, this production continues STC’s commitment to produce new works with local relevance.

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ARC Main Theatre March 1 – 10 4700 College Oak Dr, Sac 916 7921950 Bzharris95662@gmail.com Arctheatre.org In 1959, Rod Serling created a new kind of television show, one that would challenge the status quo and tackle important issues that other writers were afraid to explore on TV. Serling expertly utilized science-fiction tropes as metaphors for very real issues lurking beneath the veneer of American society. This stage production zeroes in on four classic episodes, each of which explores a different theme. The production also includes aspects of Rod Serling’s life and work; we get to know the man behind the show.

VIETGONE by QUI NGUYEN Capital Stage Company March 13- April 14 2215 J St, Sac 916 995-5464 Capstage.org

An all-American love story about two very new Americans. It’s 1975. Saigon has fallen. He lost his wife. She lost her fiancé. But now in a new land, they just might find each other. Using his uniquely infectious style The New York Times calls “culturally savvy comedy” — and skipping back and forth from the dramatic evacuation of Saigon to the here and now — playwright Qui Nguyen gets up-close-and-personal to tell the story that led to the creation of Qui Nguyen.

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