Inside East Sacramento April 2019

APRIL 2019

EAST SAC

IAN HARVEY & KOO KYUNG SOOK

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MIDTOWN BUNGALOW Completely remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bath in the heart of Midtown!

Large open airy Àoor plan that is perfect for entertaining. This home includes a gourmet kitchen, hardwood Àoors, high cowlings, charming built ins, an of¿ce nook, and a ton of light! Walking distance to all the new restaurants, minutes to the capitol, and walk to the park! $524,000 TIM COLLOM 916-247-8048 DRE-01304855

McKINLEY PARK VIEWS! This 3 or 4 bedroom, 3½ bath home has been professionally remodeled with no detail left untouched. A view of the park from nearly every room in the house with three outdoor living areas to enjoy.

Master bedroom with a stunning en suite, along with a 2nd bedroom with en suite are downstairs. A bedroom, bathroom and loft are upstairs. $1,250,000 TINA SUTER 916-247-9262 DRE-01972926

MODERN LIVING IN CLASSIC EAST SACRAMENTO Completely remodeled, turnkey property with 2 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms and an open Àoorplan to maximize space. Kitchen offers a large island with built in microwave, quartz countertops, newer appliances and windows overlooking the backyard. Indoor laundry area is tucked in off the kitchen. The living room features an Onyx slab ¿replace. $599,900 TINA SUTER 916-247-9262 DRE-01972926

IN THE HEART OF TAHOE PARK Clean and ready to go... enjoy this 2 or 3 bedroom home with 1122 sq ft of living space!. Just unpack the truck and walk in to this ‘move-in ready home’ which includes an open Àoor plan, kitchen with generous counter space, recently re¿nished hardwood Àoors, central heat and air, dual pane windows, bonus room/3rd bedroom, covered enclosed patio. $395,000 PATRICK VOGELI 916-207-4515 DRE-01229115

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

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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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WELCOME TO WOODSIDE A well-established gated community with amenities galore! You’ll love living in a beautiful park-like setting with mature trees and beautiful landscaping! This 2 bedroom condo is a ground level unit, which is hard to come by. The kitchen is nicely updated with maple cabinets.

Appliances include refrigerator, dishwasher, and built-in microwave. $189,000 BETH SHERMAN 916-800-4343 DRE-01237439

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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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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. $640,000 DAVID KIRRENE 916-531-7495 DRE-01115041 ROZ LEVY-WEINTRAUB 916-952-6602 DRE-00796555

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NATOMAS CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN FOLSOM PERFECT FIRST HOME Spacious Foothill farms

Very nice four bedroom, two and a half bathroom, patio home in desirable Natomas Park. This 1876 sq/ft Lennar home offers lots of natural lighting and high ceilings that make it feel open and spacious.

Upgraded cabinets and countertops add to make it a warm and inviting kitchen. Close to airport, freeways, award-winning schools, parks, & shopping. $384,950

Beautiful six bedroom, four bathrooms, 3230 sq/ ft Mediterranean in Empire Ranch Village. The tiled downstairs living area is great for the summer days but also has three Àreplaces for the cooler winter evenings -- living room, dining room and in the master bedroom.

The vast exterior space has a pool with a waterfall feature and patio that backs to undeveloped land. $765,000

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EAST SACRAMENTO • McKINLEY PARK • RIVER PARK • ELMHURST • TAHOE PARK • CAMPUS COMMONS

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IAN HARVEY AND KOO KYUNG SOOK The husband and wife team of Sacramento artists Ian Harvey and Koo Kyung Sook continue to create their own work, while collaborating on monumental pieces such as the one shown on the cover. Sook has an exhibition of her own through May 17 at the University Library Gallery at Sac State. Visit csus.edu/art/university-library-gallery. They are both represented by JAYJAY Gallery.

Shown: “Figure 2,” 2007, 112 inches by 132 inches, enamel and shellac on paper mounted on aluminum panel. Visit kooharvey.com.

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Healing Our Divide BETTER ANGELS HOLDS RED-BLUE WORKSHOPS TO MEND DIFFERENCES ast fall we ran an article about Marisa Bogdanoff and Steve Sphar, local volunteers who are working to foster civil political discussion by leading Sacramento’s chapter of Better Angels.

Better Angels is the national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing liberals and conservatives together to understand each other beyond stereotypes. The idea for the group was in the works before the polarizing 2016 presidential election.

Soon afterward, Better Angels sprang into action, traveling across the country to set up Red-Blue workshops in which an equal number of conservative and progressive adults came together to talk about their differences within a structured format.

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• He travels the state to market living trusts at high-pressure dinners and seminars.

• He works hard to sell lots of documents, but not to help you make the right choices.

• Have questions? Need changes? You’ll have to call his real office in Southern California.

• His prices sound fine, but it costs time and money when he makes mistakes.

• He’ll be long gone by the time your heirs learn what kind of plan you have.

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Attendees saw an example of how Red-Blue workshops are structured. A local media panel discussed the effect of media on political debates. We were intrigued and offered to host a Red-Blue workshop in our home this coming May. I recently read a new book called “Love Your Enemies” by New York Times best-selling author and social scientist Arthur C. Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute.

I found his previous book, “The Conservative Heart,” terrific.

Given my personal mission to foster closer connections between members of our community, I am deeply troubled by what has been called the “outrage industrial complex” that prospers by setting American against American.

Brooks explains that one in six Americans has stopped talking to close friends and family members over politics. And millions are organizing their social lives and curating news and information to avoid hearing viewpoints different from their own. Ideological polarization is at higher levels than at any time since the Civil War.

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Even worse, I’ve found almost everything has become political.

Whether it’s our weather, schools, churches, comedy, entertainment, food, family life and even sports—politics has oozed up to divide us. I’ve especially felt deep polarization from neighbors in debating local land use and civic projects.

According to Brooks, “America has developed a ‘culture of contempt’—a habit of seeing people who disagree with us not as merely incorrect or misguided, but as worthless. Maybe you dislike it— more than nine out of 10 Americans say they are tired of how divided we have become as a country.”

Brooks’ prescriptions are counterintuitive. To bring America together, he argues, we shouldn’t try to agree more. Civility and tolerance shouldn’t be our goals, he says, because they are hopelessly low standards.

And our feelings toward our foes are irrelevant; what matters is how we choose to act.

“Love Your Enemies” offers a clear strategy for people eager for a new era of American progress. And most of all, it is a roadmap to arrive at the happiness

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that comes when we choose to love one another, despite our differences.

Brooks says that contempt, the noxious brew of anger and disgust, for those we disagree with is the root of this divide. And it is beyond just contempt for differing ideas—it is contempt for those who hold them. Contempt fuels much of the cable news shows and the social media machine. It affirms our worst assumptions about those with whom we disagree.

I agree with Brooks that disagreement in itself isn’t bad. It is good because the heart of our democracy is competing political ideas. (I worry that both our city and state policy discussions are often one-sided.) So we need to not agree, but to disagree better.

This requires that we commit to never treat others with contempt because, as Brooks says, “No one has ever been hated into agreement.”

I’m not happy with myself for times when I’ve had harsh words or been dismissive of others. Trying to make amends can set you free, so Brooks advises us that we all need to try using more humor, good heartedness and magnanimity. Others may not always

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accept it, but we ourselves can feel happier in the process.

The challenge for Bogdanoff and Sphar is finding more conservatives willing to come forward for workshops, especially in Blue-dominated Sacramento. “They’re out there,” Bogdanoff says. “We just have to find them.”

Nonetheless, the group gives conservatives a chance to voice views in a setting where they will be treated respectfully. I’m hopeful I can be successful in recruiting our own workshop participants from both sides.

After all, conservatives are supposed to be concerned with local civic life and efforts to “conserve” civilized forums and debates!

For more information, visit betterangelssacramento.org. To participate in or host workshops or other local events, contact Marisa Bogdanoff at marisangottuso@yahoo. com. On Wednesday, May 15, a Better Angels documentary will be shown at Clunie Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Water Vault Green Light COURT DENIES LAWSUIT TO PREVENT MCKINLEY PARK WORK

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Sacramento County Superior Court judge has rejected an attempt to stop construction of a concrete water vault under McKinley Park.

In a nine-page ruling, Judge Richard Sueyoshi denied a lawsuit filed by an anonymous group calling itself Citizens For A Safe And Sewage-Free McKinley Park in late February. The group wanted to block the city from building the vault, which is designed to prevent water runoff and sewage from backing up into East Sacramento streets, driveways and homes during severe rainstorms.

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Irvine-based attorney Shoshana Kaiser of the law firm Brown Rudnick filed the lawsuit against the city and sought a preliminary injunction to halt work on the project, which is expected to begin this summer. City officials have said construction should be completed by spring 2021.

In the lawsuit, the “citizens” group claimed the city failed to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act, which requires the preparation and circulation of an Environmental Impact Report.

The group claimed the water vault would harm trees in McKinley Park, and would cause sewage and contaminated storm water to flow into the park and damage the neighborhood’s historical resources and air quality.

In his ruling, Judge Sueyoshi wrote, “The Court agrees with (the city) that (the citizens group) has failed to cite the evidence that is not in support of its position.” He added that while the group may disagree with the EIR’s

conclusions, “This does not constitute a sufficient basis to set aside the city’s approval of the EIR.” The lawsuit to stop the McKinley Water Vault was filed one month after the City Council approved the project’s EIR in October.

While the ruling did not identify individuals who comprise the “citizens” group, Maria Kelly, who owns a property on H Street, was among the people who attended a Superior Court hearing in support of the lawsuit.

Kelly did not respond to a request for comment.

Brown Rudnick also represented residents in a lawsuit against the city for allowing the McKinley Village housing development in East Sacramento. In the McKinley Village case, a state appeals court ordered the city to further explain its traffic study, but did not prohibit the construction of the 336-unit development.

NEW MURALS AT THEODORE JUDAH You might notice some striking new paintings adorning the exterior walls of Theodore Judah Elementary School.

These are the work of local artists—and Judah parents—Jose DiGregorio, Tyson Anthony Roberts and Jeremy Stanger, and the brainchild of parent Laura Barrett.

“I’ve wanted to pursue this idea for a couple of years,” says Barrett, who has a daughter in fifth grade at Judah and a seventh-grader at Sutter Middle School.

“We have the beautiful new building that houses the upper grades and our science lab, but the rest of campus isn’t terribly colorful.”

Barrett discussed her idea of doing a small-scale version of Wide Open Walls—the citywide mural project to promote public art—with artist and fellow Judah parent DiGregorio, and she soon discovered that the required

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Tyson Anthony Roberts creates colorful mural at Theodore Judah Elementary School. talent could be found within the school community.

Six murals are planned in two phases.

Phase One was completed in February through donations from the school community. Phase Two—featuring murals by Kim Squaglia and Trisha Rhomberg, as well as a group mural in which each artist will paint a single letter of the word “Judah”—will be funded by selling limited-edition prints of the Phase One murals.

All the painting takes place during school hours. “It’s so important for the kids to see working artists in action,” Barrett says. “It inspires the students to appreciate art and see that it’s possible to pursue their dreams of being artists and make an impact in their community.”

EAST LAWN PRESENTATIONS We all need to leave behind more than just memories—we need to leave behind detailed plans. To help in that effort, East Lawn is offering

three complimentary informational presentations this month.

The 25-minute sessions will be held Thursday, April 4, at 11:30 a.m. at East Lawn Memorial Park & East Sacramento Mortuary, 4300 Folsom Blvd.; Wednesday, April 10, at 11:30 a.m. at East Lawn Andrews & Greilich Mortuary, 3939 Fruitridge Road; and Wednesday, April 17, at 11:30 a.m. at Sierra Hills Memorial Park & East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Lane.

Reservations are required and seating is limited. To RSVP for April 4, call (916) 732-2000; for April 10, call (916) 732-2026; and for April 17, call (916) 732-2020. A complimentary meal will be served. For more information, visit eastlawn.com.

NEW GIG FOR SACRAMENTO If you thought Jump Bike was an innovative way to get around the city, GIG Car Share takes it to the next level.

The newly introduced electric carsharing program allows app users to pick up and drop off a vehicle within

Jose DiGregorio recently completed a mural at Theodore Judah Elementary School. a designated “HomeZone” for rates as low as $2.50 per mile, $15 per hour or $85 per day—which includes charging, parking and insurance.

“I believe that our new free-floating car-share program will provide another option for people trying to spend their

transportation dollars wisely,” says Fedolia “Sparky” Harris, principal planner for the city of Sacramento.

“GIG will be the first company to provide this service in Sacramento and comes with the added benefit of an allelectric fleet of vehicles that will have

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Construction on three new sites at Crocker Village will begin soon.

no emissions and can introduce more people to electric cars.”

As many as 260 Chevy Bolts have been deployed and are now available for public use in Midtown, Downtown, East Sacramento, Oak Park and Tahoe Park.

The cars are operated by AAA as part

of a “Green City” initiative through Electrify America, which committed $44 million to Sacramento’s “Sac-to-Zero” program to accelerate the use of shared clean-mobility transportation.

The GIG app can be downloaded on the App Store and Google Play.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE Construction is ramping up again at Crocker Village. BlackPine Communities—the builder of other high-profile local infill projects like California Brownstones and The Creamery—will begin work on three additional villages in the next few months.

“It is a world-class ‘surban’ community,” says BlackPine president and COO Mike Paris. “The architectural style and design is uniquely different, with architectural influences ranging from the brownstones in Park Slope, New York City, to the classic genres of the historical ‘park’ neighborhoods throughout Sacramento.”

The first phase of the project, formerly known as Curtis Park Village, started in late 2014 and was limited to 86 lots on the east side of Crocker Road.

Paris expects the new construction—

Phases Two and Three—to be sold and built out by late summer.

The three villages will include 52 larger one- and two-story estate-style homes ranging from 1,866 to 2,785 square feet; 65 one- and two-story estate-style homes ranging from 2,139 to 2,705 square feet; and 83 two-story court-style homes ranging from 1,628 to 2,070 square feet.

As for retail, the Safeway flagship store opened in March. The store will anchor the Crocker Village retail center alongside other recently announced tenants, such as LA Fitness’ City Sports Club and fast-casual Chinese restaurant Panda Express.

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Together we can make East Sacramento the best place to do business in the city.

East Sac Chamber Ribbon Cutting & Mixer hosted by Casa Tulum located at 1914 Alhambra Blvd East Sac Chamber Ribbon Cutting Tower Brewing located at 1210 66th St B

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What Price Glory?

STEINBERG’S APPETITE NEEDS REALITY CHECK

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t his State of the City speech in February, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said, “Sacramento can in fact have it all.” What he didn’t say was how the city will pay for it all.

In the warm afterglow of his successful campaign to pass the Measure U sales tax, Steinberg exhibited gross overconfidence in the ability of local government to solve the most complex and entrenched social problem of our day—poverty—while losing touch with the city’s inherent financial limits.

In his speech, Steinberg called for the city to put 80 percent of new

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Measure U money (about $40 million a year) for five years into an “economic trust fund” to invest $200 million directly in “economic equity” in our neighborhoods. The irony is that the burden of his new 1-cent sales tax falls most heavily on those the mayor sincerely hopes to help with his “inclusive economic growth” program.

If there’s a silver bullet solution to the problem of poverty, most policy experts would agree it lies not in transfer payments, corporate welfare, subsidized housing or redevelopment spending, but in preparing our young for productive and prosperous futures through excellent schooling. But education is the one policy arena where the mayor has been AWOL. Steinberg has done nothing to intervene in the tragically failing Sacramento City Unified School District, which is on track to run out of cash and get taken over by state receivership in November. In fact, the mayor’s sole intervention in the school district has been to exacerbate its crisis

by midwifing an irresponsible labor contract in 2017 with teachers.

The contract handed out significant raises to teachers, but did nothing to control the huge health care costs that are concussing city school finances, as reflected in the stupefying $700 million unfunded liability for retiree health care.

ONE-TIME MONEY: CHRISTMAS MORNING AT CITY HALL As the mayor put it in his Jan. 29 budget memo to the City Council: “I strongly believe that in our first two years together we have laid a solid foundation on every key challenge and opportunity facing our changing City.

2019 must be the year we shift from foundations to breakthroughs.”

The city has about $35 million in “leftover” money, sometimes called “one-time” money. This includes about $15 million in leftover money from last fiscal year, and $20 million in reserves

from the half-cent sales tax under the original Measure U. The council has a longstanding practice of taking money left from prior fiscal years and using it to shore up finances, usually by socking money away in Economic Uncertainty Reserves (now 10 percent of the general fund, compared to a reserve of more than 20 percent at the onset of the Great Recession). Alternatively, the city has modestly paid down its unfunded retirement liabilities (now nearing $1 billion).

The city also typically uses leftover money for long-term investments.

The council has a written policy not to use one-time money to pay operating costs. This year, the policy was largely shredded.

Of the $35 million, $11 million is being spent on overtime pay, cost overruns, increased staffing, two fire academies and minor equipment purchases. The memo said $8 million “of one-time money (is being spent) to show the neighborhoods the potential of their transformational decision

last November,” meaning a reward for approving Measure U. Of this $8 million, $2.1 million would be used to launch six new programs, mostly focused on youth.

But the biggest item in the midyear spending spree is a whopping $16 million to open and operate eight new 100-person homeless shelters over the next two years. This would be augmented with $12 million in current and anticipated state dollars, $10 million in private-sector funding (mostly from health care systems), for a total of $40 million for shelters (it’s not clear where the final $2 million would come from). That equates to an eye-popping cost of $50,000 to house (on a cot) and feed each homeless person for two years.

The proposal drew pushback from Councilmembers Angelique Ashby, Larry Carr and Allen Warren, who questioned whether spending so much on shelters made sense in the face of other priorities, such as police, fire and parks, and expressed concern about where the money to operate the shelters would come from after two years.

There’s also the question of a $63 million hike in the city’s annual pension payments to CalPERS. There’s no provision for how the city will pay that bill.

The City Council is shoveling nearly $35 million of one-time cash out the door while ignoring the fact that forecasts show Sacramento will experience $30 million in annual budget deficits to the general fund in just three years. The forecasts make no allowances for a future recession.

The other striking feature of the mayor’s shelter plan is how he’s trying to shift responsibility for the location of eight homeless shelters from the city itself to individual councilmembers.

Clearly, Steinberg wants councilmembers to take the heat for choosing shelter sites in their districts— along with potential impacts the shelters may have on neighborhoods.

In other words, it’s the mayor’s homeless plan, but each councilmember gets the political headache.

That may be one reason why only two of the eight members have, as of our publication deadline, publicly proposed shelters in their districts. The mayor’s closest ally, Jay Schenirer, is proposing a shelter in the parking lot of the Florin Road Light Rail Station, kitty-corner from Luther Burbank High School, next to a mobile home park.

Our sources tell us the folks at Regional Transit are less than thrilled by the prospect of having a 100-person homeless shelter a few yards from a

station on a route that has struggled to achieve anticipated ridership levels. The angst is understandable given the major progress RT has made under general manager Henry Li in improving the security and cleanliness of Light Rail trains and stations.

We’ve received no word yet on how school administrators or parents of Burbank students feel about a homeless shelter within a stone’s throw of campus.

In District 3, Councilmember Jeff Harris is proposing that a shelter be built at Cal Expo. The site is located in the southeast corner of the Cal Expo parking lot, near the intersection of Ethan and Hurley, a short walk from Arden Fair Mall.

One of the biggest objections North Sacramento residents had to the opening of the so-called “Winter Triage Shelter” on Railroad Drive 15 months ago was they felt blindsided by the lack of adequate notice from the city. When assistant city manager Chris Conlin was quoted in a Sacramento Bee article saying, “All council members have identified potential shelter sites in their districts to staff,” but failed to publicly identify the sites, we grew concerned.

Were city officials playing “hide the pea” on exactly where councilmembers intended to place homeless shelters to avoid arousing neighborhood opposition until it was too late for residents to do much about it?

Councilmember Allen Warren, whose North Sacramento district is most impacted by the operation of the winter shelter, urged colleagues at a recent council meeting to announce their potential sites. “We all have to play a major role in this process,” Warren said.

When Warren’s plea fell on deaf ears, Eye On Sacramento filed a request under the California Public Records Act asking the city to divulge records on the sites proposed by each councilmember.

Unsurprisingly, the city failed to deliver the information by our publication date. From this silence, the public can infer city leaders plan a repeat of the short-notice neighborhood ambush they used in North Sacramento, this time on other unsuspecting Sacramento neighborhoods.

Craig Powell is a retired attorney, community activist and the president of Eye On Sacramento, the local government watchdog and policy advisory organization. He served as chair of the No On Measure U campaign. Powell can be reached at craig@eyeonsacramento.org or (916) 718-3030. n

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United We Stand POCKET RESIDENT DEDICATES DECADES TO UNITED WAY

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By Jessica Laskey Giving Back: Volunteer Profile

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t a recent Women United luncheon, Carolyn Mullins was approached by one of the young men participating in the event. The annual luncheon is a celebration of the United Way women’s group that supports local foster youth.

The young man asked Mullins if she would attend his high school graduation—excited to share this momentous occasion with someone who had helped him get there. Mullins enthusiastically agreed and attended the graduation later that spring.

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That should tell you pretty much all you need to know about Mullins and her commitment to United Way. She has been an active member of Women United since 2010; has served as a board member for 12 years— including three years as chair; and currently serves as chair of the Board Development Committee. But her involvement with the nonprofit that focuses on improving health, education and financial stability in communities started long ago.

“I first got involved with United Way in the late 1970s,” Mullins says. “As a manager at AT&T, I was responsible for coordinating employee-giving campaigns and United Way was always at the forefront for me. I eventually started coordinating the United Way campaigns within AT&T across California and Nevada, so I got to work even more closely with them.

“When I got involved with Women United, I got the chance to bring a mentoring group called Women of AT&T to a local foster home to conduct

life-skills workshops for the kids. I love connecting people.”

Mullins has made an impressive career of doing just that. The Pocket resident retired in 2013 as AT&T’s executive director of human resources of National U-verse Field Operations after a 41-year career, during which she supported 23,000 employees across 22 states.

Through it all, she’s maintained a busy schedule of volunteerism for United Way—through Women United, as well as the organization’s Square One Project—that earned her the United Way California Capital Region’s Boje and Price Award for Outstanding Volunteerism last December.

“I’m delighted and humbled,” says Mullins, who also serves as chair of the Public Policy, Advocacy and Community Involvement Committee for the Sacramento chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.

“Volunteering is in my DNA. I love being part of an organization that has such an impact on children in our community. The Square One Project seeks to eliminate poverty through education—that’s very near to my heart.

“My mother was an educator and my parents always said to focus on getting an education because no one can take that away from you. You don’t see children today getting that kind of help and support, so United Way is there to be a champion for the children.”

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Full Steam Ahead

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he Sacramento railyards, which linger as an eternal dream for Downtown expansion, are picking up steam. Development plans are laying a foundation to extend the city’s remarkable evolution.

At 244 acres, the railyards represent a massive economic opportunity. The project has taken decades, but the city has been busy. Many infrastructure

improvements are finished, including new streets, bridges, the Intermodal Transit Facility and restored train station, track relocation and parking improvements.

The goal is a regional transportation hub to incorporate transit services and support amenities that bring together passenger rail, regional rail, light rail transit, intercity bus, local

bus, charters, rental services, bicycles, pedestrians and automobiles.

While infrastructure is key, the railyards’ success requires commercial and residential development. That task falls to LDK Ventures. Founded by Larry Kelley, LDK has developed major projects around the region, including the conversion of McClellan Air Force Base into a successful business park.

The vision is now in the hands of Larry Kelley’s son, Denton, who will help shape the former Southern Pacific yards over the next 20 years and beyond.

“We have the opportunity to change the landscape of Sacramento and economic development of the city,” Denton Kelley says. “We can raise the bar by doubling the size of the Downtown area.”

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals recently finalized plans to acquire eight square blocks in the railyards for a new medical center to replace Kaiser’s Morse Avenue facility.

Billionaire Ron Burkle said he would purchase majority ownership in the Sacramento Republic soccer club, build a stadium in the railyards and develop an adjacent entertainment district.

Burkle’s plans hinge on moving the minor-league Republic into Major League Soccer.

“We are working for an MLS team,” Kelley says. “It’s still going and still positive. And we hope to announce a partner for our entertainment district, which can also serve as an anchor for our central shops and retail.”

The plans for the full development of the railyards include more than 500,000 square feet of retail, roughly 3 million square feet of office and 6,000 to 10,000 residential units. There will be restaurants, retail, open space, and links to Sacramento’s cultural and historical roots.

While the railyards are an extension of Downtown, Kelley sees the development as unique for Sacramento.

“Downtown and Midtown are wonderful districts, but they are a mix of old and new just because they have been around for a long time,” Kelley says. “It’s a hodgepodge of architecture.

While we have the old railyards’ buildings adding a gritty industrial vibe, the railyards will be totally new construction with a new, modern flavor.”

Expectations are running high about the transformation and how it will expand the Downtown core for people to live, work and play there.

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by RMW Architecture and Interiors Richard Rich, railyards project manager with the city. “We want to change transportation modes and get people out of their cars.”

He sees the railyards as a pedestrian center where people can walk, bike or use alternative transportation.

With its proximity to jobs throughout Downtown, residents will have options to get around, including bikes and scooters.

Kelley agrees with the vision of residents living, working and playing in the new district. Kaiser will have several thousand employees. Offices and retail shops will mix with housing.

“Think about how many doctors, nurses and support staff will work at

Kaiser,” Kelley says. “We can create a very nice work-live dynamic.”

Sacramento isn’t only focused on the railyards. The Powerhouse Science Center is being built nearby along the Sacramento River. City officials are facilitating a vision for riverfront development north from Old Sacramento.

As always, there could be headwinds.

Economic downturns halted previous projects. And when the economy soars, construction costs rise and push property costs and rents higher.

“These things are out of our control,” Kelley says. “It happens in development.

Labor costs and construction go up in a

good economy. We’ll do the best we can and expect it will equal out over time.”

Rich wonders about the perceptions of two distinct parts of Downtown, old and new, separated by rail tracks.

“It happens,” he says. “You have a perception of this side, or that side, of the tracks. It can be a challenge, but we’re aware of it.”

The railyards will progress over the next 20 years. Each milestone will offer another reason for Sacramento to join the ranks of the nation’s most livable cities.

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Health=Happiness BLISS LIFESTYLE THERAPIES IS THE PLACE TO FIND BOTH

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ifestyle changes are accepted as the first line of healing when medical professionals encounter chronic disease in their patients. “Yet, very often those patients have no idea where to start to make those changes,” Sydney Brahm says. “There is a real disconnect as patients try, and then fail with generic advice to eat better and exercise more.”

Based upon this experience, Brahm opened Bliss Lifestyle Therapies, LLC (Bliss), a lifestyle management company she developed from her experience over more than 20 years of working in both doctors’ offices and health and fitness facilities.

Bliss was developed with a unique mix of programs and therapies that would more effectively meet the needs of both doctors and patients.

“Research shows that nutrition, exercise and stress management affect a person’s health most profoundly,” Brahm says. “By streamlining and simplifying approaches to lifestyle challenges, doctors find better patient compliance and individuals are more easily able to dramatically improve their success with health goals and thereby improve their quality of life.”

Brahm is an athlete, and certified as a fitness professional, nutrition consultant and Brainspotting clinician. With her active lifestyle, Brahm has suffered her fair share of injuries.

She understands the importance of good health care and nutrition for the recovery process, sports performance and everyday quality of life.

Brahm was always active and athletic as a child, and began teaching exercise in 1987. She added nutrition consulting to her services a decade later after learning the impact of diet on performance. Brahm also learned other modalities, including Brainspotting, an effective treatment to assist with stress management. In total Brahm has earned 10 different fitness certifications, three nutrition certifications and two Brainspotting certifications, in addition to her college education in kinesiology and health science.

The services offered by Bliss include nutrition, exercise, bodywork, chiropractic, stress management and performance enhancement. Brahm has studied the most popular nutrition approaches and supplements, and has a unique understanding of the complexities of nutrition combined with energy and performance.

Exercise options at Bliss include personal training; an extensive variety of specialty formats, such as yoga, Pilates, Thai Chi and Qigong; and athletic performance coaching.

Bodywork offerings include sports massage, Bowen, Jin Shin Jyutsu and acupressure specialties.

Bliss also offers a wide variety of scientifically proven treatments designed to help with anti-aging, injury recovery and enhancing workouts. “All of these treatments have been carefully selected to provide benefits to our clients,” Brahm says.

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Sydney Brahm Photobiomodulation therapy uses specific light waves which effectively enhance the mitochondria, the powerhouses inside cells that in turn create energy. The light speeds up healing and stimulates energy pathways.

As the most powerful antioxidant known, molecular hydrogen therapy increases the body’s own natural antioxidants reducing oxidative stress, which has been linked to an estimated 90 percent of chronic health challenges, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease and aging. Microcirculation therapy improves blood circulation on the cellular level by about 30 percent, increasing the body’s ability to self-heal.

Thermotherapy reduces pain and inflammation while increasing flexibility and the body’s ability to detoxify.

Brahm says it is the synergetic effect of these services and treatments that provide the greatest health to Bliss clients. “I’ve dedicated my career to this and am in a unique position to know what works best in different situations,” she says.

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Combining the most successful techniques with her own experience, Brahm has developed a unique, targeted approach to health that gets dramatic results. “I believe that having good health is intrinsically tied to one’s happiness. Our mission is to make a significant improvement in the quality of life of our clients, in turn helping them be happy,” Brahm says.

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Singing

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LOCAL TEACHER, AUTHOR AND PROFESSIONAL SINGER GIVES 110 PERCENT

Rona Commins

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By Jessica Laskey Meet Your Neighbor

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he sheer amount of paper spread out before us on the ottoman in the living room of Rona Commins’ Arden-area house is impressive. Brochures and flyers announcing concerts, contests, presentations and foreign excursions are visual reminders of how much work Commins does on a daily basis as a teacher, author and professional singer.

“You make your own work as an artist,” says Commins, who led cultural tours to Florence, Paris, London and Madrid for 24 years through Sacramento State and San Francisco State universities, and recently published a book, “Forever Florence: True Tales of Italian Intrigue,” about her favorite European city. “You put in 110 percent and if you’re lucky, you get back 95.”

Commins has always been driven artistically. She begged for piano lessons as a little girl—she comes from a family of three girls and four boys, in that order—and, during secondary and high school, managed to also tackle the clarinet, violin, alto clarinet, saxophone and organ. When it came time to pick a major in college, she figured why not study the subject she spent the most time doing—music?

She went on to earn her master’s degree in music performance at Sac State, which led to teaching gigs there, at San Francisco State, American River College and Brigham Young University—not to mention the private voice lessons she teaches out of the home her father built.

As a singer, she’s studied and performed all over the world, including at the Villa Schifanoia Graduate School of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy, and the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria. She’s also performed locally at the inauguration of the Community Center Theater (singing the role of Violetta) and as a featured soloist with the Sacramento Symphony, Camellia Symphony Orchestra, Sacramento Ballet, Sac State and UC Davis symphonies, and Capitol Chamber Players, a group she helped found in 1987.

And with all of these artistic endeavors, she still found time to write a book.

“When Sac State cancelled its study abroad program in 2011 after I’d spent summer after summer teaching for them in Florence, I thought, ‘What do I do with all this information?’” Commins says.

She’d fallen in love with the city years before during her very first trip to Europe with her husband. The couple

took an art tour outside Florence and the singer was struck by the lack of music mentioned as a critical part of Italy’s history, so she sought to set the record straight with the “Art, Music and Culture” tours she created for Sac State.

The summer of 2012 was the first time Commins didn’t return to Florence in nearly two decades, and she went through “serious withdrawals.” So the following year she went back with a photographer friend, Maggie Suckow.

As Commins considered the scads of stories about the city and its position as “the cultural cradle of the Renaissance,” a book began to take shape.

Since Commins serves as the president of the Sacramento chapter of the music fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon, she knew that the group’s Mary Cox Award—a grant given to those going through a “mid-life transition” in their career—would help in completing the collection of period accounts and practical visitor information, accompanied by Suckow’s photographs.

She won the award in 2014 and “Forever Florence” was published that summer.

Now, Commins travels all over the country giving presentations and lectures with her book in hand to give others a glimpse of the Florence she adores. Which brings us back to the brochures spread out before us.

“This is a poster we made for the book,” she says, lovingly adding it to the stack. “This is the program from the performance I did with Camerata California over Christmas. Here’s a flyer about the winner of this year’s Mu Phi Epsilon scholarship contest—he’s a wonderful clarinetist. This is the schedule for when I play the organ at the Sierra Arden United Church of Christ. And this is the brochure from the Capitol Chamber Players’ finale concert celebrating 30 years.”

All of this is labeled and tucked neatly into a folder, along with “Melodies,” a CD of Commins’ live performances from 1974-2004 and a copy of “Forever Florence.” Commins wants to make sure I have everything I need before I depart, since she’ll be leaving in two days to go to Ireland with her daughter to trace their Irish roots.

Which just goes to show that no matter what she’s doing—singing, teaching, traveling, even being interviewed—Commins always gives 110 percent.

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Bet on Burkle?

BILLIONAIRE IS NOT AN OPEN GOAL FOR SOCCER HOPES

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ow nice it would be to write that Ron Burkle is the ultimate thumb on the scale, the billionaire whose name, reputation and bank account guarantee Sacramento a golden admission ticket into Major League Soccer.

Unfortunately, putting the words “Burkle” and “guarantee” in the same sentence turns the story backward.

Burkle doesn’t give guarantees. He takes them.

Burkle obviously has the name, reputation and money to help Sacramento secure a slot on the MLS membership roster. Whether he actually pulls the required levers is a different question.

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My guess? The odds of Burkle moving the Republic FC into the big league are at best a coin flip—a 50-50 proposition.

And I’m being optimistic.

Giving Burkle a 50-50 shot is a significant improvement over the odds I gave Sacramento’s previous soccer savior, pharmaceutical insurance mogul Kevin Nagle. For years I’ve said the Republic needed two key items—site control and stadium financing—before MLS would consider Sacramento. Nagle had neither.

Accordingly, Sacramento was left in the cold while Miami, Nashville and Cincinnati moved up. Austin has also been promised a team.

Local soccer fans believe capacity crowds at Republic games should make MLS rush to embrace our market. In reality, MLS doesn’t care how often a team fills its grounds with cheap or discounted tickets. The league wants rich owners and corporate sponsors (rare in Sacramento), plus a new stadium.

Which brings us to Burkle. The billionaire, who lives mostly in

London, sounds more interested in Sacramento’s development potential than soccer. He’s buying 14 acres in the Downtown railyards, plus a few extra acres for a $300 million soccer stadium. Apparently, he wants to build an entertainment district in the railyards.

The entertainment district is a stretch, because Sacramento doesn’t need one. There are entertainment districts in Old Sacramento and Downtown Commons. There are two more in Midtown: the Sutter and Handle districts. And there’s R Street.

Burkle would be No. 6.

I worked for Mayor Kevin Johnson in 2011 and was involved in discussions with Burkle to buy the Kings and build a Downtown arena. Burkle was not particularly interested in the Kings.

He was very interested in buying the Downtown Plaza from Westfield at a massive discount. Westfield wanted to unload the mall in a package deal with multiple depressed properties. Johnson convinced Westfield’s owner to sell the Sacramento mall separately.

The Westfield sale was by far the greatest accomplishment of Johnson’s time at City Hall. He gets credit for Golden 1 Center, but was merely the frontman. NBA commissioner David Stern made the arena happen.

Vivek Ranadive and partners bought the Kings and the Westfield mall. They aced out Burkle. Now Burkle is back, looking at soccer and entertainment.

What does he want? Burkle is a bargain shopper. He expects guaranteed returns on investment, with no risk.

He will want the city as a partner—a backstop against risk. This is where Mayor Darrell Steinberg, the City Council and taxpayers must be extremely careful and transparent.

Steinberg is already promising to help pay for Burkle’s infrastructure. Watch out.

If Burkle gets guaranteed returns and zero risk, MLS might happen in Sacramento. If not, well, sorry.

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A Man & His Dog ENERGETIC CANINE IS MORE THAN A WALKING BUDDY

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For Jim Hastings, that friend is a 45-pound canine named McKinley. True to his breed—a Vizsla with sleek rustygold fur and a slender athletic frame— McKinley has abundant energy and a drive to move.

“This is not a lapdog. This is a field dog,” says Hastings, 90, who walks with his canine cohort 4 to 5 miles every day along the American River Parkway near River Park. “Otherwise he’d be a nervous wreck. Anybody who has one should know that.”

McKinley became Hastings’ “constant companion” when the East Sacramento resident retired in 2017 as chief financial officer for Inside Publications, which he co-owns with wife and publisher Cecily Hastings.

At 5 years old, McKinley is a wellmannered, graceful, gentle pooch who lavishes affection on his owners, as well as complete strangers.

“He introduces me to all kinds of people at the river—men, women, kids,” says Hastings, who is never without a half pound of beef jerky bites on their daily walks. “Every dog that comes up and says

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“I’m 90. But I don’t feel old. A lot of it is that damn dog who won’t let me sit quietly somewhere and go to sleep. I never appreciated how much contribution animals made to my life. Now I have it. And now I appreciate it.” hello, we give a treat to. They know when they see us coming that they’re going to get a treat. McKinley has made so many friends of the other dogs.”

McKinley, who lives with his family across from the East Sacramento park for which he is named, never misses a day of exercise, rain or shine. “I bought him a rain outfit,” Hastings notes. “He looks like a Canadian mounted policeman all dressed up in this red costume with green trim.

Santa Claus himself couldn’t do better.

“And he wears it well and does not gripe about it,” as many other honorable hounds might. “As soon as you get it buttoned up, he’s ready to go.”

Friends come easy to a dog like McKinley, who is comfortable in public places and “likes everybody,” Hastings says. “He’s just like Cecily and me—when we’re out, we’re smiling and saying hello.”

When the Hastings built their East Sacramento home in 2007, they owned two female dogs of the same breed. With an eye for design, Cecily Hastings had side-by-side kennels built into cabinets off the kitchen with decorative grate doors to disguise their purpose. McKinley now has his own cubby in which to sleep.

The only obedience training McKinley has received is from Jim Hastings, who taught his friend to sit, come, down, retrieve and go to his kennel. “He almost always follows instructions,” Hastings says with a laugh.

And with McKinley by his side, Hastings has no problem reaching his goal of 26,000 steps a week. “You have to get out and get going and do something. He keeps me going and doing.”

What does McKinley bring to the relationship? “Companionship. All the time. He’s there. If I want to do something, we go. I am not alone.

He’s a great partner. We’re just two guys walking around together.”

Author Dean Koontz wrote, “Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished.”

Hastings and McKinley are proof that life is better with a dog.

“I’m 90. But I don’t feel old,” he says. “A lot of it is that damn dog who won’t let me sit quietly somewhere and go to sleep. I never appreciated how much contribution animals made to my life. Now I have it. And now I appreciate it.”

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Never Too Young

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f Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to see a best-practice example of early childhood education, he doesn’t have to travel far. A trip to David Lubin Elementary School at 35th and M streets, about 23 blocks from the state Capitol, will reveal wonders.

Lubin is one of seven schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District to offer a program called Parent Participation Preschool. The formula is not new—Sac City borrowed the idea from Oakland and Berkeley schools in the late 1940s. Twenty years ago, I enrolled with my two kids. The experience still pays dividends.

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flips the common approach to early education and makes the parent the student. Parents enroll through Sac City Unified Adult Education.

Attendance is taken on parents, not kids. Each grownup works in the classroom one day per week and attends monthly meetings on parenting strategies. Mom and Dad learn a lot.

The classes are beneficial to parents, but the big winners are the kids. They attend preschool daily, play alongside dedicated adults and learn from professional educators.

“It’s an amazing program,” says Anita Warmack, who has taught Parent Participation Preschool for 31 years in Sacramento. “I can’t tell you how many parents come to me and say it was one of the best experiences they ever had with their children.”

Warmack is a legend at Sac City Unified, not only for her dedication to parents and preschoolers but her invincible spirit. She has remained at work through multiple challenges with breast cancer, inspiring students and colleagues.

She spends her mornings at O.W. Erlewine Elementary in Larchmont Riviera, with afternoons at Lubin. As Warmack arrives for afternoon class, alumni members, now in first or second grade, run to greet her, yelling, “Miss Anita!” Two parents in the program were once children in her class.

“This particular program is so valuable because it’s so much more than affordable preschool. It empowers parents to feel comfortable in the classroom, and lays a foundation for parents to later become more involved in the child’s school and education as a whole,” says Wei Garland, a parent with two children who graduated from the program.

The essential purpose of Parent Participation Preschool hasn’t changed in decades. But the challenges of education have evolved for 3- and 4-year-old children.

“Our day is still play-based, but the curriculum has undergone fundamental changes at the kindergarten level and beyond,” Warmack says. “One big change has been cellphones. Our children don’t have them yet, but

they know how to use them. And they have devices like iPads. We encourage parents to limit contact with tech. Young children need tactile engagement, and not a glass screen.”

Moments in Warmack’s classroom are classic and timeless. Children still ask how babies are made. Parent Participation Preschool provides nervous parents with age-appropriate responses. During a vocabulary exercise, one boy demonstrated a four-letter lexicon that would have impressed a drill sergeant. Warmack thanked the lad for being helpful, and asked him to use other words.

The semester cost of Parent Participation Preschool is $575 for the five-day preschool program, and $475 for the four-day option. Says Warmack, “People with resources can send their children to private preschool. For lowincome families, there’s Head Start.

This is for everyone else.”

To see for himself, Gov. Newsom would be welcome at Warmack’s classroom anytime.

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children needed a bigger place to call home.

But there was a catch. The couple wanted to build a new home in the established neighborhood of Curtis Park, where vacant lots are few and far between. After a year of searching, the opportunity finally presented itself.

A home on a two-parcel lot came on the market. “The family that owned the house used the extra lot as their side yard,” says Micah, part owner and agent for Grounded Real Estate based in Oak Park.

Grounded purchased the house with its two parcels—and the Baginskis bought the extra lot from the agency. “This was an opportunity to have a brand-new house in an old neighborhood,” Micah says.

The architecture for the 2,583-square-foot two-story home came from the Bungalow Company in Bend, Ore., which provides plans for craftsman-style homes. “They are specifically designed to fit on small lots,” Micah notes.

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The finishes and color schemes are “part of the farmhouse vibe,” Micah adds. The fireplace is almost an exact replica of one he saw on Pinterest. “I’m

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a builder so I know how to translate that image into an actual piece of construction.”

Micah designed the fireplace mantel using a 4-by-6 plank of reclaimed redwood he salvaged from a home in Fair Oaks. “I can piece it together in my

head and tell someone else to build it who has better skills than I do.”

One striking feature is the solid hickory flooring throughout the ground level. The couple got a “phenomenal deal on ends and pieces” of staggered

lengths, Emily says, with beautiful color variations.

The couple also chose bright white for the walls, built-ins, moldings, window and door frames, and kitchen cabinets. The décor is minimalist for “less visual clutter,” Micah says. “It was refreshing and mentally clarifying to move in here.”

The kitchen island features a galvanized steel top that mimics an antique farmhouse workbench, which resides in the living room. “A good designer will tell you to pick one thing as the inspiration for your house—this was it for me,” Micah explains.

The kitchen’s white marble countertop and tile backsplash are repeated in the bathrooms. Shower stalls have white subway tiles.

California hickory was used for the halfbath vanity and staircase. The mudroom floor sports slate tiles in a herringbone pattern.

The house has two master bedrooms—one downstairs and one upstairs. The master bathrooms have shiplap walls, custom beechwood cabinets and angular freestanding tubs.

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Micah for years,” Emily says. “They were very sweet and accommodating.

Some would come on weekends to finish things out.”

Local master carpenter Yuriy Maksimchuk built the staircase, floating vanity in the half bath and sliding countertop drawer in the kitchen to hide small appliances. Ivan Lezin created the built-in cabinets in the library off the dining room and a banquet table with benches in the kitchen where the family gathers for meals. Local welder Ben Skelton fashioned the staircase bannister.

Does Micah have tips for people planning to build or renovate a home?

“Start with a good plan, otherwise your budget will be blown and it will take six months longer than you thought.”

CORRECTION The March “Home Insight” erroneously identified John Packowski as an architect. Packowski is a building designer and not licensed in California as an architect.

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Del Pero, a Yuba City native, was hard at work developing a food concept in Southern California (where he and Chen had gone to school) when Chen’s

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Instead of taking a well-earned vacation, Chen decided to complete a “stage”—the food world’s version of an unpaid internship—at her boyfriend’s restaurant. What this unusual arrangement yielded was nothing short of life changing.

“I happened to be looking for a business partner,” Del Pero says.

“Ellen’s process-oriented way of thinking and aesthetics were very similar to mine and we shared a massive

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After Chen completed her stage, the couple sold Del Pero’s food concept and used the proceeds to start a new business that could merge both of their strengths. Del Pero was determined to recreate the dining experience that first piqued his interest in food: David Berkley Fine Wines & Specialty Foods, the beloved gourmet eatery and wine shop that held court at the Pavilions shopping center for 25 years.

“Every time I flew home, I made my parents take me to David Berkley,” Del Pero says. “I went religiously. I shared it with Ellen and she saw how cool it would be to replicate. We wanted a place with a similar aesthetic—inspired by wine country but approachable. No one can afford to eat a $16 sandwich every day.”

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2. Pam Elmore, Gina Viani, Mary Kay Hjelemand and Eileen Hayes at Abu Simbel archaeological site in AswÄ n, Egypt.

3. Bryon and Gulnaz Steiner in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

4. Kristin Daily at The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Congestion Relief SHOULD WE CHARGE ‘SURGE’ PRICES FOR TRAFFIC JAMS?

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everal U.S. cities are toying with the idea of congestion pricing.

It’s a solution to excessive traffic that’s been touted by economists for some time. Congestion pricing reduces traffic by increasing the cost of driving at peak hours or in clogged traffic zones.

For example, cities could use license plate reading technology to add charges for vehicles crossing a line into central business districts, or add tolls and restrict use of freeway lanes to those who pay.

Congestion-pricing revenues are usually plowed back into transportation infrastructure, especially into public transit. Among other forms of congestion pricing, Los Angeles is considering adding a fee to Uber and

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Lyft rides to cut the ride-hail services’ contributions to traffic congestion and raise money for transportation projects in preparation for the 2028 Olympics.

Congestion pricing can induce people to forgo or delay a trip or use a different form of transportation. It is no different than other methods already in use to even out demand by levying surcharges during peak hours or offering discounts during slow times.

Movie tickets are cheaper during the day than in the evening. SMUD now charges more for electricity from 5 to 8 p.m. Uber and airlines vary prices based on demand, often related to time of day or holidays. The city of Sacramento charges for street parking at some locations before 6 p.m., but not after.

New York City has an agreement in principle to start congestion pricing in 2021. New York already charges taxis and ride-hail cars for entering parts of Manhattan. Besides New York and LA, San Francisco, Boston and Portland are considering some form of congestion pricing. I’m not aware of anyone in Sacramento proposing it, at least not for vehicles.

London has had congestion pricing since 2003. Currently there is a £11.50 (about $15) charge for vehicles entering central London between 7 a.m. and 6

p.m. on weekdays. When first imposed, traffic dropped 30 percent in the London zone, though volume has crept back up. Singapore, Stockholm and Milan all have congestion pricing.

There are many complications related to congestion pricing. Governments have to determine the basics: how much to charge, hours and zones or roads. They have to administer the program, which can be costly. They have to consider whether to allow exemptions or discounts for commercial or low-polluting vehicles, the poor, the disabled, zone residents and other affected groups.

A huge barrier to charging for something that’s been free is that it tends to be politically quite unpopular.

Yet the positive side of the ledger is also dramatic.

A small decrease in peak traffic volumes can result in a large reduction in congestion delays.

That saves drivers time and money.

Secondly, transportation is generally underfunded. It makes sense to use congestion fees to fund bicycling and pedestrian facilities and transit to further reduce congestion by giving people viable alternatives to driving.

In a sense, there is a proposed Sacramento congestion charge. An

ordinance being considered would put a fee per ride on shared e-scooters and e-bikes, not motor vehicles.

The city wants the charges to prevent bikes and scooters from blocking sidewalks and to install racks for them.

In LA, Uber and Lyft are arguing that any congestion charge should be applied to all vehicles and not single out their ride-hail vehicles.

It would be ironic if Sacramento put charges on small, clean and efficient bikes and scooters, but not the vehicles that dominate so much of our public space.

I can hear people objecting that vehicle owners already pay gas taxes and registration fees. But those taxes and fees don’t cover the costs of building or maintaining roads. That’s why we have a transportation sales tax.

In addition, vehicles create environmental, emergency services, public health and other costs that they don’t begin to cover. Why not have vehicle users pay so we can avoid the congestion they’re prone to create?

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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For Safety’s Sake LIVE YOUR LIFE LIKE THERE WILL BE A TOMORROW

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often make the claim that if I hadn’t become a chaplain, I’d have been a safety officer. That’s because when I’m on any kind of volunteer work project, I’m the guy who steadies the ladder, makes certain the lunch produce is washed correctly and then checks the perimeter for bad guys.

The irony is that my interest in this subject comes from the tragedies I’ve witnessed in my chaplain career.

In death’s aftermath, I’ve offered comfort to those whose loved ones were accidently struck, shot, suffocated, burned, poisoned, fallen or electrocuted.

From those tragic encounters, I’ve developed a preoccupation with safety

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that my children say has cost them some freedoms. I’ve always made them wear hats in the sun, helmets on the bike trail and seatbelts in the car. For safety’s sake, I’ve made them chew slowly, run quickly and sleep adequately.

They learned pretty well, but never did I realize just how much their training might come back to benefit me.

In 2011, my wife and I flew to Denver to spend a few days with our daughter, Sara. We had no agenda. Just a little rest and relaxation.

Following our late-night arrival, we were ushered into our accommodations, a garage conversion with an open-flame furnace. Playing the fastidious safety inspector, I checked to make sure that Sara had vented the heater properly through a nearby window. She had.

Then, I tested the smoke and CO2 detector. Everything worked properly.

Becky and I said our goodnights and settled in for a cozy winter sleep, snug under blankets, basking in a glowing heat.

About 2 a.m., we were jolted from bliss with a high-pitched alarm. I saw no smoke, so I focused my squinting eyes on the CO2 detector. Carbon dioxide levels were pushing high enough to send us singing in the celestial choir with Jesus himself.

We immediately turned off the heater, opened all the windows and retreated to the living room, shutting the garage door behind us. After 20 minutes, levels returned to normal and we re-retired to bed—sans heater but with a double scoop of blankets.

If you’re anticipating my point here, you’re probably looking for me to quote the Christian scripture that says, “It is appointed unto a man once to die and after that the judgment.”

Those familiar with this scripture know that it’s often used following stories such as these to admonish people to go full throttle, seize the day and live every day as if it were their last.

There’s likely some wisdom in that direction, but honestly, I don’t want to live every day like it’s my last.

There are days that I want to be regular. I need days that start with a decent breakfast, eight hours of a rewarding job and a drive home with takeout pizza to watch a mindless episode of “Survivor” with my wife.

Nothing wrong with that. We all need some routine days where we find a setting to hold those that we love, exhale gratitude for the life we are granted and refuel to meet the next day’s challenge.

Perhaps today wasn’t your best day.

If today was only average, then I say be content that you had no close calls with death to throw you in an existential funk. You don’t need to always be prompting yourself with the morbid thought that this day might be your last.

But more than anything, I say, “Stay safe. There will likely be a tomorrow.”

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Open Gardens PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GARDEN TOURS OFFER INSPIRATION AND CREATIVITY

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’ve been visiting gardens most of my life. I’ll never forget being an excited little girl in the hedge maze of the Governor’s Palace gardens in Williamsburg or a teenager stunned by the beauty of tulips in the Netherlands’ Keukenhof gardens. I’ve been to hundreds of gardens since then, and have never lost my initial joy and sense of discovery.

It’s exciting to see famous gardens, but even better is spending time in private gardens with the people who created them. It’s a treat to peek inside their garden gates and learn how they design, plant and care for their personal Edens. Gardens reflect their creators’ personalities, even obsessions. No two are the same, and each is an inspiration.

The Sacramento area has a long tradition of people opening their gardens for fundraising tours, most of which happen in April and May.

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The California Native Plant Society’s “Gardens Gone Native,” featuring gardens in Sacramento, Placer and Yolo counties, will be Saturday, April 27. The Folsom Garden Club hosts “Gardens of Folsom” on April 27–28. The East Sac Garden Tour is on Mother’s Day weekend, May 11–12, benefitting David Lubin Elementary School. Another favorite, the Curtis Park Home and Garden Tour, is taking a “gap year” and planning to return in 2020.

On a more intimate level, garden club members often open their gardens to one another. Garden clubs may also schedule trips to gardens further away. I try not to turn down such opportunities. Gardeners don’t last forever, and neither do their gardens. I have rarely regretted taking time to see a garden, but will always be sorry that I didn’t see a few gardens that are gone forever.

How have I visited so many gardens?

I went on a garden tour to Italy, and attended conferences that have offered garden tours as part of their programs. I’ve taken advantage of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days. This organization is devoted to saving and sharing America’s special gardens in 15 states. It has scheduled five locations in Northern California this year, starting with San Francisco’s East Bay on May

11. When in England, I used the “yellow book” of England and Wales’ National Gardens Scheme, which offers access to more than 3,500 private gardens and raises a substantial amount for charity.

You can plan ahead to visit gardens when travelling, or just see what’s available by visiting tourist offices or looking online. Some events are worth building into your itinerary. London’s famous garden squares, normally open only to residents, are open this year June 8–9. The following weekend, Amsterdam offers Open Garden Days.

Don’t overlook public gardens.

The American Horticultural Society sponsors a Reciprocal Admissions Program, offering special admission privileges and/or discounts to members or people who belong to a variety of other garden and gardening

organizations, such as the American Rose Society. The listing of member gardens may give you some ideas of gardens to visit, either in this area or further away. Garden listings for the United Kingdom’s National Trust properties include more than 200 wonderful gardens. There really aren’t an infinite number of gardens throughout the world to visit. It just feels like it.

Of course, we have public gardens closer to home. Most are open seven days a week. The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden is worth repeated trips. Carmichael’s Jensen Botanical Garden is a little-known gem. Land Park’s WPA Rock Garden is always magical. There are several rose gardens, including the World Peace Rose Garden in Capitol Park, Natomas Rose Garden and McKinley Rose Garden.

You can also visit the gardens in the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, including the California Native Plant Demonstration Garden, Hamilton Square Perennial Garden and Historic Rose Garden, where I have volunteered for the past 16 years.

The cemetery is holding its 24th annual Open Gardens and Rose Sale on April 13–14. This event will include garden and history tours, and a sale of rare and historic roses. The Fair Oaks Horticulture Center will host Open Garden days on April 10 and May 11.

You mustn’t take public gardens for granted. They often depend on volunteers to create and maintain them, and are vulnerable to budget cuts and changing priorities.

Consider volunteering, donating or simply expressing your support and appreciation for them.

Gather ye rosebuds whilst ye may, and visit gardens at every opportunity.

Anita Clevenger is a Lifetime Sacramento County Master Gardener.

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Art and Advocacy WATERCOLORIST WANTS TO INCREASE FEMALE REPRESENTATION IN MUSEUMS

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ccording to a study by the National Museum of Women in the Arts, only 3 to 5 percent of artwork in permanent museum collections around the world are works by women.

Artist and advocate Kathrine Lemke Waste is out to change that statistic.

“Museums are repositories of our cultural heritage,” says Lemke Waste, a leader in the “25 in 25” movement, a national push by the nonprofit American Women Artists to get more work by female artists into American museums over the next quarter century.

“Generations to come will go to museums to see what was deemed important enough to be saved for future generations—and women artists’ point of view will not be represented,” she says.

“That impact is huge. If little girls can’t see it, they can’t be it.”

Lemke Waste was a girl of 7 or 8 when she first realized that painting was her preferred form of artistic expression. Following studies at the Rhode Island School of Design in the early 1980s, as well as what she describes as a “five-year apprenticeship” with Salvatore Casa—winner of the American Watercolor Society’s Gold Medal—Lemke Waste made a national name for herself as a Master Signature member of AWA (she also serves as the organization’s board president emeritus).

The Land Park resident’s

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Watercolors by Kathrine Lemke Waste.

in Arizona, Vermont and Georgia, and highlighted in issues of “Southwest Art,” “American Art Collector” and “Sunset” magazines.

As an educator, she taught for 15 years in the California state college and university system, including at UC San Diego, Palomar Community College and California State University Chico. She also leads watercolor workshops for the Crocker Art Museum and workplace innovation workshops for companies like Intel.

Though many artists would be content to rest on such laurels, Lemke Waste uses her success to fuel other female artists. Since joining AWA, Lemke Waste has made it her mission to expand the membership and help the organization focus its energy on getting more of the members’ artworks into permanent collections of national museums.

“Being included in a museum collection impacts the value of our artwork,” Lemke Waste explains. “A higher value on our work means we’re able to make better livings as artists, but that’s not a path that’s open for most women.

“An Oxford study found that female artists make 40 percent of what men do on their work. That inequality not only severely limits what we can make in the art world,

Kathrine Lemke Waste it also cuts our access to museums and the legacy we leave behind for future generations.

“If we can’t see women as ‘geniuses’ in a creative context, that means we also can’t see women in leadership positions—roles in which we easily see men.”

In 2015, AWA decided to make museum shows featuring women artists a priority. They approached small and midsized museums with an offer of assistance: if the museum agreed, AWA would share costs by organizing the educational symposiums and fundraising necessary to make an exhibition a success. In turn, the museum would consider purchasing one of the pieces to maintain in its permanent collection.

Though it was slow going at first, Lemke Waste reports that the movement

is “getting some air speed,” with shows booked through 2023 and seven pieces purchased by museums since 2015.

“I consider advocacy part of my artistic practice,” Lemke Waste says.

“All human beings are driven to some kind of creative expression. Art and advocacy are mine.

“I’m working toward a time when we can stop seeing women depicted only as beautiful, passive, sexual objects in a painting and recognize them as active, productive members of society.”

For more information on AWA, visit americanwomenartists.org. For more on Lemke Waste, visit lemkewaste.com.

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All-Star Lineup NEW BREWERY-RESTAURANT GROWS FROM OLD ROOTS

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ou’d be forgiven if you couldn’t keep track of the multiple brewery and restaurant openings in Sacramento last year.

The region is simply bristling with new places opening at a record pace.

To complicate the mix, in the last few years, we’ve seen openings (and closings) of several restaurants with similar-sounding names.

The Italian restaurant, Amaro, opened and closed on R Street.

Another Italian spot, Adamo’s, opened and remains open at P and 21st.

One of Sacramento’s finest dining establishments, Allora, opened in East Sacramento in 2017.

All of this is not to be confused with the focus of this piece—Alaro Craft Brewery.

Alaro is new, it’s true, but the hands that built it and make it run are steeped in the Sacramento brewing and dining scene. Owners Ray and Annette Ballastero had their hands in opening River City Brewing Company back in the 1990s. River City was a fixture at the Downtown mall, serving exceptional beer and putting out fine fare when it wasn’t common to do both well.

The hands in the kitchen belong to head chef Jason Azavedo. This tenured Sacramento chef has worked throughout the region’s culinary industry, helping craft the menu at places as diverse as Mighty Tavern in Fair Oaks, Paragary’s Hock Farm Craft & Provisions and Grange in The Citizen Hotel. Outside his restaurant duties, Azavedo is known throughout the industry as one of the most talented butchers and sausage-makers out there.

Take those seasoned professionals and put them in a location steeped with local history and you’ve really got something. You see, Alaro isn’t just another brewery tucked away in a former industrial space, or a beerslinging establishment built out of shipping containers in an empty lot.

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Alaro took over the 2004 Capitol Ave. address formerly held by Rubicon Brewing Company, one of Sacramento’s most heralded breweries and a sorely missed presence in the local scene.

Head brewer Chris Keeton is a holdover from Rubicon and gives Alaro a tie to that much-loved entity. His recipes pay homage to Rubicon while at the same time reaching for different flavors and updated styles. It’s a tribute to Keeton’s skill and the tutelage of Rubicon’s former brewmaster Scott Cramlet that, in his first year at Alaro, Keeton scored a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival, the most prestigious beer fest in the United States.

So, while Alaro may be a new enterprise, it is really an all-star supergroup of industry veterans. And it’s easy to see why every person on the team is there. From the food to the beer, the vibe to the service, it’s a near-flawless expression of the best Sacramento has to offer.

The menu, playing on the Ballasteros’ roots and the passions of Chef Azavedo, plays primarily with Spanish recipes. Well beyond the burger and fries, or sandwiches and salads, of most brewpubs, Alaro pushes the boundaries of what one would expect from a local craft brewery.

You can find small plates and tapas like lamb meatballs with romesco and gremolata, mushrooms sautéed with sherry, and clams cooked with braised pork cheeks. Also expect to find salt-cod fritters and miso-glazed Brussel sprouts with Calabrian chili oil. This truly is something different from the pub grub at most brewery-restaurants we encounter.

One of the standouts is the gambas, a beautiful dish of head-on shrimp cooked with lemon, paprika and garlic. This Spanish favorite is treated with passion and gusto. The impressive shrimp require diners to sink their hands into the food and savor every finger-staining bite. The sauce is an intense play of Spanish flavors. Paired with a California common or blond ale, the dish sings even more.

A seafood paella, of course, is one of the crowning jewels of the menu.

The Iberian classic really shines in Azavedo’s capable hands. It’s more than a simple rice dish. The generous infusion of seafood and bold flavors stands out when paired with a Czech pilsner or the award-winning Castillo, a classic IPA. Despite being a “beer place,” Alaro has an impressive wine list featuring Spanish, Portuguese and California

offerings chosen specifically to harmonize with the impressive menu.

Whether it’s in a glass or on the plate, everything that Alaro turns out speaks to the decades of experience and expert knowledge at every level.

It’s a standout organization that does Sacramento proud.

Alaro Craft Brewery is at 2004 Capitol Ave.; (916) 436-7711; alarobrewing.com.

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Commonly found in Asian dishes, these greens are mildly sweet and buttery. Early in the season, they are tender enough to eat raw.

To eat: Use to wrap fish or seafood before cooking.

FAVA GREENS This vegetable, which is related to onions and garlic, is sweet and delicately flavored. Trim the tough green leaves and use the white stalk.

To eat: Use to add flavorr to stocks, soups or stews..

MORELS

This mushroom has a strong, nutty, earthy flavor. Its harvest season is short, but stro you can find dried morels year-round.

To eat: Saute gently in but butter with chopped shallots, then add cream for a lovely, light sauce.

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STRAWBERRIES

This popular fruit, with its fresh aroma, bright red color and sweetness, po is a sure sign that spring has arrived in Sacramento.

To eat: Eat right out of the basket, or serve with whipped cream or ice cream for f dessert.

ENGLISH PEAS

The pods are not edible, so you must shuck the sweet, tender peas before eating them either raw or cooked.

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TO DO THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Beer and Ballet Sacramento Ballet Through April 7 2420 N St. • sacballet.org See new works created by Sac Ballet dancers mentored by master choreographer Val Caniparoli. Tickets are $60.

Artist Spotlight: Richard Stern Artists’ Collaborative Gallery Saturday, April 13, 3–6 p.m.

129 K St. • artcollab.com Award-winning photographer Dick Stern celebrates the “civilizing hand of man” with images of parks, gardens, monuments and urban landscape.

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Beer and Ballet at the Sacramento Ballet.

Image by Keith Sutter.

THEATRE GUIDE 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 upclose-and-personal to tell the story that led to the creation of Qui Nguyen. **Wine & Dessert Bar

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WHEN WE WERE COLORED (WORLD PREMIERE PLAY)

By Ginger Rutland Sacramento Theatre Company Thru 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.

The Happy Hour Theatre at Black Box Theater April 5, 6, 12 & 13 1075 W Capitol Ave, West Sac 530 848-1580 Happyhourtheatre.org

RE-BORNING

Self-Unseeing, an hour of compelling short plays that explore the challenges of selfidentity. The characters in these pieces search for themselves, hide from themselves, and come face-to-face with uncomfortable truths about themselves. From dark comedy to surreal drama, this exciting hour of theater is packed with laughter, surprise, awkwardness, and anger. ** Drinks will be available before and after the performance, and audiences are encouraged to stay and socialize with our company members and discuss what they’ve seen and would like to see from The Happy Hour Theatre.

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.

NOTE: This is a new theatre company founded in 2018. The company helps developing artists learn and grow and encourages experienced artists to tackle new challenges. By fostering the theatrical education and training of community members, this theater company wants to help keep theatre alive for the next generation of performers. There are plans to produce original works written by community members as well as published pieces in order to give local playwrights a place to bring their words to life. The goal is to select pieces with exciting, relevant, and engaging theater that challenges and intrigues performers and audiences alike.

Big Idea Theatre Thru April 6 1616 Del Paso, Sac 916 960-3036 Bigideatheatre.org

“A poetic journey that’s full of interest, French style and polish.”

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Mondavi Center’s long history with Ballet Preljocaj dates back to our 2002 opening season, when the company performed an astonishing The Rite of Spring. Its most recent visit brought the U.S. premiere of Blanche Neige, a wondrous retelling of the Snow White story. In La Fresque, artistic director Angelin Preljocaj continues his exploration of fairy tales, plunging the audience into the fantastical world of Pu Songling’s “The Painted Wall.” The ideas of illusion, transcendence and the place of art in today’s society are omnipresent in this contemporary adaptation for 10 dancers.

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FAILURE: A LOVE STORY Geery Theatre Thru April 14 2130 L St, Sac Brownpapertickets.com event/4077575

By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead -- expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from blunt object to the head, disappearance, and finally consumption. Tuneful songs, and a whimsical chorus follow the story of Nelly, Jenny June, and Gerty as they live out their lives above the family clock repair shop near the Chicago River, before their time unexpectedly runs out. A magical, musical fable where, in the end, the power of love is far greater than any individual’s successes or failures. A zany story told with a familiar “Lemony Snicket” vibe.

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Fred Hersch and Friends This exquisite pianist engages in his first-ever collaborations with California musicians Larry Goldings, Sara Gazarek and Charles Lloyd.

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The Havana Cuba All-Stars Performing “Cuban Nights” A spirited spectacle of song and dance, exemplifying Cuba’s greatest musical traditions through a contemporary lens.

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Robin Leddy Giustina's "It’s Such a Perfect Day," oil on canvas, at Archival Gallery.

Spring Concerto Concert Sacramento Youth Symphony Premier Orchestra Sunday, April 7, 3 p.m.

Richard Stern's work at Artists’ Collaborative Gallery.

CK McClatchy Performing Arts Center, 3066 Freeport Blvd. • sacramentoyouthsymphony.org This concert features Benjamin Jiang playing Haydn’s “Cello Concerto” and Justin Wahby performing Mozart’s “Piano Concerto #21,” among other works.

Tickets are $20 for general admission; $15 for students and seniors.

An Evening with the Divas SwingMasters Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m.

El Camino Fundamental High School Performing Arts Center, 4300 El Camino Ave. • swingmasters.org This event features jazz vocalists Valerie V., Vivian Lee, Rubi Lee, Sister Swing, Beth Duncan and Sophia Jackson alongside SwingMasters Big Band, RC Swing and El Camino Fundamental High Jazz Band to benefit elementary and middle school music programs affected by the Butte County Camp Fire. Tickets are $30.

Girl of the Golden West Sacramento Civic Ballet April 19, 7 p.m., and April 20, 2 p.m.

The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred, 2300 Sierra Blvd. • deanedancecenter.com Loosely based on the Belasco play and Puccini opera of the same name, this new ballet choreographed and directed by Don Schwennesen explores the Gold Rush era.

In the World of the Living Archival Gallery April 4–27 Second Saturday reception April 13, 6 p.m.

3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com Robin Leddy Giustina’s paintings are based on sketches she made at Water World while floating on the Lazy River. Also showing are sculptures by Eryle Swanson and Debra Kreck-Harnish.

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Valerie V. in "An Evening with the Divas" at El Camino Fundamental High School Performing Arts Center.

Jason Sia at Crocker Art Museum.

3rd Annual Great STEM Summit Square Root Academy Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Pannell Community Center, 2450 Meadowview Road • squarerootacademy.com Attendees will be immersed in all the latest, greatest and most fun technology from partners Intel, Brown & Caldwell, Square One Clubs, Maker HQ and Sac State Physics Department at this free event.

The Sound Factory: Posters from Sacramento’s Rock and Blues Venue April 6–June 1 Reception Saturday, April 6, 2–4 p.m.

Panel Discussion Wednesday, April 10, 6:30–7:45 p.m.

Ella K. McClatchy Library, 2112 22nd St. • saclibrary.org This exhibit—curated by K-Zap’s Dennis Newhall—features a selection of original 1960s Sound Factory posters created by Bill Graham and Chet Helms.

Spring Eggstravaganza Fairytale Town April 20 & 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

3901 Land Park Drive • fairytaletown.org This fun-filled weekend features egg hunts, prizes, spring-themed activities and visits with Peter Cottontail. Advance tickets are $7 per person. Tickets at the door are $10 per person. Children age 1 and younger are free.

Redux: New Work by Trent Burkett JAYJAY Gallery April 11–May 25 Reception Thursday, April 11, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

5524 B Elvas Ave. • jayjayart.com This one-person exhibit highlights Trent Burkett’s diverse approach to materials and the repurposing of objects to make sculptural narratives.

Sacramento Food Film Festival Food Literacy Center April 10–17 Various locations • foodliteracycenter.org/film-festival Created in 2012, this festival features educational films that seek to improve food literacy and the food system. Check the website for daily events.

A Legacy in Brick & Iron Sacramento History Museum Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m.

101 I St. • sachistorymuseum.org As part of the Gold Spike Lecture Series—celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad—historian Mary Helmich will present a lecture on Sacramento’s Central and Southern Pacific Railroad shops. Tickets are $7 for members; $14 for general public.

Koo Kyung Sook: Markings Sacramento State University Library Gallery Through May 17 6000 J St. • csus.edu/art/university-library-gallery This exhibition features 19 of Koo Kyung Sook’s large-scale works, including one collaborative painting, two digital prints and 16 relief woodcuts created since 2014.

Trent Burkett's "Construction Study #1 – 8," mixed media sculptures, at JAYJAY Gallery.

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Rigoletto Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m.

Sacramento Community Center Theater, 1301 L St. • sacphilopera.org Hear Verdi’s iconic opera performed concert-style under conductor Michael Christie. Tickets are $23–$57.

Star Wars Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Saturday, April 27, 8 p.m.

Sacramento Community Center Theater, 1301 L St. • sacphilopera.org The orchestra will perform John Williams’ thrilling music from the “Star Wars” series under conductor Stuart Chafetz. Tickets are $18–$81.

Classical Concert: Jason Sia Crocker Art Museum Sunday, April 14, 3 p.m.

Sacramento Food Film Festival.

216 O St. • crockerart.org Sacramento native Sia will perform piano solos like “Hoedown” from Aaron Copland’s “Rodeo” and selections from George Gershwin’s beloved “American Songbook.” Tickets are $10 for members; $18 for students, youth and Capital Public Radio members; $20 for nonmembers.

Plant Foundry Spring Celebration UC Cooperative Extension Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Plant Foundry Nursery & Store, 3500 Broadway • sacmg.ucanr.edu Bring samples of your problem plants, mystery pests and questions to the UCCE Master Gardeners Information Table at this annual event.

Find Your Civil War Ancestor Genealogical Association of Sacramento Wednesday, April 17, noon–2 p.m.

Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive • gensac.org Speaker Donald (Brad) Schall will give tips on finding ancestors from the Civil War era. The meeting is free and open to the public.

42nd Annual Bonsai Sekiyu Kai Show April 6 & 7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sacramento Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Blvd. • bonsaisekiyukai@gmail.com Watch a demonstration by Yuzo Maruyama at 2 p.m. each day, purchase bonsai plants and related items, enjoy refreshments, and bid in a silent auction at this annual show. Free admission.

Walking on Water: Pastels by Kelsey Burke Tim Collom Gallery April 9–May 2 Opening Reception Saturday, April 13, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

915 20th St. • timcollomgallery.com Self-taught chalk pastel artist Kelsey Burke uses photos she and her six children have taken, as well as books by Madeleine L’Engle, as inspiration for her California landscapes.

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Spring Eggstravaganza at Fairytale Town.

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

Classic Mediterranean dishes 5644 J Street • 916.451.4000 eatatopa.com

EAT. DRINK. SPORTS. Full bar, top-notch food and family friendly!

Clubhouse 56 features two movie theater screens, numerous HD TVs, a state-of-the-art sound system, and all major DIRECTV sports packages.

Daily Specials. Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 3 - 6pm 723 56th Street

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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

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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Thai

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

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A locally-inspired creative menu by Molly Hawks 1525 Alhambra Blvd. • 916.588.4440 hawkspublichouse.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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Willie’s Burgers

Shoki Ramen House

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

A quirky burger joint 110 K Street • 916.444.2006 williesburgers.com

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

Café Bernardo

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

Fish Face Poke Bar

Mulvaney’s Building & Loan

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

Hook & Ladder Co.

Old Soul

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

Iron Horse Tavern

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

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

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Temple Coffee Roasters

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

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

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

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

Lowbrau Bierhalle

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

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

Oakhaus

Old Soul at The Weatherstone

Old Soul

Artisan pastries and roasted coffee 812 21st Street • oldsoulco.com

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

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

Revolution Wines

LAND PARK Casa Garden Restaurant

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

Outstanding dining in a garden setting 2760 Sutterville Rd. • 916.452.2809 casagardenrestaurant.org

Sac Natural Foods Co-Op

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters

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

Sun & Soil Juice Company

2940 Freeport Blvd. chocolatefishcoffee.com

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

Iron Grill

Raw, organic nutrition from local farms 1912 P Street • 916.341.0327 • sunandsoiljuice.com

A mecca to hearty eating 2422 13th Street • 916.737.5115 irongrillsacramento.com

Suzie Burger

Riverside Clubhouse

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

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

Traditional Amercian classic menu 2633 Riverside Blvd. • 916.448.9988 riversideclubhouse.com

Selland’s Market-Café Family-friendly neighborhood café 915 Broadway • 916. 732.3390 sellands.com

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Historically Delicious Lunch | Dinner | Weekend Brunch

Taylor’s Market & Kitchen A reputation for service & quality 2900 & 2924 Freeport Blvd • 916.443.5154 taylorsmarket.com

Vic’s Ice Cream & Café Family owned since 1947 3199 Riverside Blvd. • 916.448.0892 vicsicecream.com

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

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

Willie’s Burgers A quirky burger joint 2415 16th Street • 916.444.2006 williesburgers.com

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ARDEN AREA Bella Bru Café 5038 Fair Oaks Blvd. • (916) 485-2883 B L D $-$$ Full bar Casual, locally owned European style café with table service from 5 pm and patio dining • bellabrucafe.com

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

Café Vinoteca 3535 Fair Oaks Blvd. • (916) 487-1331 L D $$ Full Bar Italian bistro in a casual setting • cafevinoteca.com

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

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

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

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

Sam’s Hof Brau 2500 Watt Ave. • (916) 482-2175 L D $$ Wine/Beer Fresh quality meats roasted daily • originalsamshofbrau.com

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

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

La Rosa Blanca 2813 Fulton Ave. • (916) 484-6104

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FREE BAKLAVA with any order!

2989 Arden Way • 916.480.0560

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

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