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FEBRUARY 2020 VOL. 25 • ISSUE 1 12 16 20 21 22 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 42 46 48 50 52 56 58 60

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

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

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

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

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

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

mental and physical illnesses, poverty, a lack of housing and work opportunities need separate paths to lead them out of the mess. With all the money spent locally on homelessness, the Better Way program is something Sacramento should consider. People living on the streets and parkways generate huge amounts of trash and garbage. They create a public health crisis in some areas. Providing the opportunity and dignity of work to help clean it up is a win-win. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento. com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

WHEN PANHANDLERS ARE APPROACHED IN ALBUQUERQUE WITH THE OFFER OF WORK, MOST ARE EAGER FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN MONEY.

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Local author Ginger Rutland brings her play, “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story,” to the Guild Theater.

hen We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story,” a play by local journalist Ginger Rutland about her upbringing in Sacramento in the 1950s, returns to the stage at the Guild Theater in Oak Park from Feb. 14 through March 14. If the play sounds familiar, it should.

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“When Sacramento Theatre Company produced my play last spring, I was thrilled,” Rutland explains. “While the audience was more diverse than most professional theater audiences in Sacramento, it was still mostly the usual crowd.” Due to a quick sellout, Rutland realized that patrons who would not normally attend the theater—but who she desperately hoped would see the story—missed out on attending. She decided to restage the play at the Guild, which holds special meaning for her. “Oak Park is where my family went to church, shopped and socialized when we first moved to Sacramento (in 1952),” Rutland says. The play—based on her mother Eva’s memoir—is about what happened to Rutland’s black,

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

SACRAMENTO FILM OFFICE Sacramento is embarking on an exciting new venture that’s been decades in the making. The new Sacramento Film Office launched last month in an effort to draw film production back to the region.

After Sacramento native Greta Gerwig filmed almost all of her 2017 Oscar-nominated film “Ladybird” in Los Angeles instead of on location (the story was set in Sacramento) due to a lack of granting opportunities from the city, film industry veterans and officials began looking closely at what it would take to make Sacramento’s film scene more viable. Early last year, the city hired Metris Arts Consulting to conduct an assessment and craft a strategic plan for the new Sacramento Film Office, to be housed in the Convention and Cultural Services Department. The office opened in January with Jennifer West at its helm. “I’m looking forward to putting Sacramento on the map as a viable film

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

NEW YOUTH SYMPHONY CONDUCTOR The Sacramento Youth Symphony recently announced its selection of Ryan Murray—an award-winning conductor

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and SYS alum—as the new conductor of SYS’ Premier Orchestra for the next season beginning in September. Murray currently directs the orchestra and opera at Sac State, is the music director of Opera Modesto, associate conductor of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra, music director of the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra and artistic director of Music in the Mountains. While a student at Sheldon High School in Sacramento, Murray played bassoon with SYS and went on to graduate summa cum laude from Sac State in bassoon and voice performance. Murray succeeds renowned musical and community leader Michael Neumann, who retires in June after 40 years with the 400-member youth music organization. “I am thrilled and honored to be joining the SYS team,” Murray says. “As a young musician growing up in Sacramento, I was one of the many players to be inspired by my time in SYS. I’m really excited to join the team and continue the fantastic work that has been done by Maestro Neumann.” SYS is now accepting audition applications for the 2020-21 season. To learn more, attend a rehearsal and meet the conductors at an Open

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from the nonprofit’s REstart property management paid training program each year to work and live as property managers at 19j. This year’s graduates are Iyana Blackwell and Katrina Koutchis. Mohanna is also building Women’s Empowerment’s Workforce Housing, which will include her innovative microunit concept—high-efficiency units under 400 square feet that feature builtin furnishings, as well as top-of-the-line finishes—set to begin construction later this year. Women’s Empowerment educates and empowers formerly homeless women with the skills and confidence necessary to secure a job, create a healthy lifestyle and regain a home for themselves and their children. For more information, visit womensempowerment.org or 19jmidtown.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n

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Yes on Measure G VOTE WOULD LOCK IN MONEY FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS BY JAY SCHENIRER, SOPHIE VANG AND ISRA UZ-ZAMAN

n March 3, Sacramento voters will have the opportunity to make a long-term difference in the lives of thousands of children by voting yes on Measure G. Measure G will help children improve in school, graduate, go to college and gain interpersonal skills. The measure will help reduce neighborhood crime, prevent youth homelessness and decrease dropout rates by funding summer and afterschool programs, tutoring, mental health services, job training and school readiness programs. Through Measure G, we will keep thousands of our most vulnerable children and youth from falling through the cracks. Measure G does not raise taxes. It simply requires the city to set aside a modest amount of existing funding each year, 2.5 percent of its general budget, to support Sacramento youth. The city’s general fund has grown by 44 percent, or $189 million, since 2014. Just as we have found money for a basketball arena and soccer stadium, the city can

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set aside a modest 2.5 percent of its general fund for our kids. Unfortunately, the city currently does not have a stable funding source for children and youth services. Funding fluctuates based on the politics of the moment and is often cut in response to an economic downturn. For the first time, Measure G will consistently fund children’s services to prevent kids from getting off track, which will save millions down the road. Measure G increases accountability and transparency. The measure will require the mayor and City Council to appoint a volunteer Planning and Oversight Commission—with public health experts, educators, parents and youth—responsible for developing a three-year strategic plan. While the commission is responsible for drafting the plan, the mayor and council have ultimate approval. In addition, the measure will require the city to annually evaluate programs for impact and effectiveness. Both public agencies and nonprofits may apply for funding based on the strategic plan. The city may choose to expand existing city programs that are showing results, as well as to fund some

of our local, outstanding nonprofits. Measure G will enable organizations that put young people in the front and center of their operations to grow and serve more youth. As we support our young people today, we prepare them to lead tomorrow. The funding the city currently spends on children is insufficient. Children and youth often struggle just to get through the day. Forty-four percent of youth report frequent feelings of chronic sadness and hopelessness, while 24 percent report seriously considering suicide in the past year. Twenty-three percent of children live in poverty. Young people currently make up 20 percent of the homeless population. Funding for California schools ranks No. 41 in the nation, limiting funds for arts, career exploration and after-school and summer programming. By reaching these vulnerable youth, we will improve public safety, academic outcomes and the quality of life in our neighborhoods. When economic downturns occur, youth services are generally the first cut. If Measure G passes and a downturn occurs, funding for children and youth will shrink like any other part of the budget, but will not be

entirely eliminated. By setting aside funding for children services in the budget, we are saying that our kids matter; our kids matter as much as sports arenas and other city services. Measure G was developed by Sac Kids First, the city’s largest grassroots coalition made up of educators, youth leaders, pediatricians and law enforcement. Elected officials who support Measure G include Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, Vice Mayor Eric Guerra and Councilmember Allen Warren. Without raising taxes, it’s time to invest in our future by supporting young people through prevention programs that will prevent crime and save us money in the long run. Join us in voting yes on Measure G. Jay Schenirer is a member of the Sacramento City Council. Sophie Vang is assistant program coordinator for the Alliance for Education Solutions/ Sacramento Youth Alliance. Isra Uz-Zaman is executive director of the American Academy of Pediatrics, California Chapter 1. For information on supporting Measure G, email info@ sackidsfirst.org. n

No on Measure G FUNDING NONPROFITS WITH TAX DOLLARS HURTS THE CITY BY ANGELIQUE ASHBY, LARRY CARR AND JEFF HARRIS

ometimes, a measure appears on the ballot promising easy solutions to difficult problems. It sounds too good to be true. Measure G is one such initiative. It promises endless solutions to challenges involving our most vulnerable young people. But in reality, Measure G would take money from essential city services and funnel public dollars into the bank accounts of privately operated organizations. Behind the appealing rhetoric, Measure G is nothing more than an attempt to fund nonprofit groups with tax dollars from the city’s general fund. Currently, those dollars provide critical services, including police and fire protection, park maintenance and youth services. If Measure G passes on the March 3 ballot, a chunk of funding for essential safety services and quality-of-life amenities—2.5 percent of Sacramento’s annual budget—will be siphoned off to nonprofits. Services will be cut. This isn’t a scare tactic. Voters should understand that 2.5 percent of the general fund is more than just a number. It translates directly

into fulltime jobs for police officers, firefighters, parks workers and other city employees. Another problem with Measure G involves oversight. The creators of Measure G throw around words such as “accountability” and “transparency.” However, they have gone to extreme lengths to push the City Council as far away as possible from an oversight role. Why? Measure G seeks to give city funds to nonprofit groups selected by a committee comprised of nonelected youth and adults. The City Council will receive reports on work conducted by the committee, but will not be allowed to challenge specific decisions made by the group. The process would circumvent the basic oversight process that makes your elected council representatives accountable for how tax dollars are spent in Sacramento. Measure G removes flexibility from the City Council’s budgetary protocol. In times of emergency or recession, the tax “lockbox” created under Measure G would grab 2.5 percent of our general fund and make the money inaccessible to the City Council. As we saw when funds dried up during the Great Recession, Sacramento

could face the closure of fire stations, pools, libraries, community centers or parks programs. The city could reduce ambulance service or require the layoff of city employees—while continuing to foot the bill for nonprofit groups. Another fiction spread by Measure G proponents involves the city’s current spending on youth programs. The measure’s backers want voters to believe that Sacramento neglects its young people and eagerly chops funding for youth programs at every opportunity. This is not true. Here are the facts: Currently, 7.5 percent of city funds are spent on youth services and nonprofits that support after-school programming, workforce development, youth employment, gang-prevention programs, gun-violence-reduction programs, recreation, community centers, libraries, public-safety academies and more. With such generous support for our young people, Sacramento doesn’t need Measure G. And Measure G would not be a temporary experiment. The measure would change our city charter. It could only be undone by another costly general ballot measure.

The consequences of Measure G could reverberate far beyond nonprofits. The measure sets a dangerous precedent by paving the way for any special-interest group to float an initiative, make wild promises and secure permanent, lockedin funding with your tax dollars. Measure G is ballot-box budgeting at its worst. It ties the city’s hands and gives authority to a committee with no budget expertise and no accountability to voters. If Measure G passes, it would negate our ability to increase essential city services such as traffic enforcement, street repair planning, parks programming, library hours, ambulance and fire service, or to invest in our animal shelter. Finally, Measure G would leave no resources for addressing homelessness or affordable housing, which are our greatest needs. Funding nonprofits with your tax dollars is not in Sacramento’s best interest. Please vote no on Measure G. Angelique Ashby, Larry Carr and Jeff Harris are members of the Sacramento City Council. They can be reached at aashby@cityofsacramento.org, lcarr@ cityofsacramento.org, and jsharris@ cityofsacramento.org. n

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Did Measure G Supporter Skim State Funds? ATTORNEY GENERAL WINS $400,000 SETTLEMENT FROM ROBERTS FAMILY

prominent supporter of Measure G, the Sacramento Children’s Fund Act on the March 3 ballot, will pay state authorities $400,000 to settle a lawsuit for allegedly taking public money from migrant housing and spending it on restaurants, hotels, taxes and other personal expenses while overcharging farmworkers for rent. Derrell and Tina Roberts, married co-founders of the Roberts Family Development Center of North

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Sacramento, quietly settled a lawsuit in August filed by State Attorney General Xavier Becerra. The settlement allows the Robertses to avoid a trial. Derrell Roberts is a leading advocate of Measure G, which would hand over 2.5 percent of Sacramento’s general fund to youth service groups such as the Roberts Family Development Center. Roberts declined to speak with Inside Sacramento. In a text message, he

wrote, “I guess Measure G is losing in the polls? Dam politics.” Measure G would divert about $12 million annually in city resources to nonprofits and youth-oriented agencies. The measure would reduce money for police, fire and parks services. Foes of Measure G, including City Councilmembers Angelique Ashby, Larry Carr and Jeff Harris, have warned the proposal lacks accountability and transparency. They

say passage could lead to situations described in allegations against the Robertses. “Measure G is written in a way that does not guarantee transparency,” Harris says. “This is just one reason why voters should reject this ballot initiative.” The state lawsuit and settlement came to the city’s attention in December. The revelations prompted Sacramento authorities to reconsider

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

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

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

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

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Got Your Number WHY KINGS FANS SHOULD LOOK BEYOND STATS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ittle did she know as a student at McClatchy High School, Carol Clevenger would spend the next 32 years of her life just a few blocks away. As the head decorator at Freeport Bakery in Land Park, Clevenger rejoined the team in 1988, not quite a year after Marlene and Walter Goetzeler bought the bakery (Clevenger also worked for the previous owner). Three decades later, she’ll hand over her spatula this month. In this real-estate-small, yet high-production neighborhood bakery, Clevenger has experienced it all—from “Can you draw a picture of my dog on a cake?” to “Can you make the cake into the shape of my dog?” Which they can do! Cake shaping is one of the biggest changes Clevenger has experienced at Freeport Bakery. “A cake can be (almost) anything you can imagine,” Clevenger says. When Clevenger started at Freeport Bakery, there were six employees. They handwashed dishes and had residential-size refrigerators. Now there are 70 employees, four people who wash dishes (loading high-speed dishwashers) and multiple walk-in refrigerators. Another measurement of growth can be in whipping cream. According to Clevenger, when she started the bakery used one batch of whipping cream a day. Now it uses eight. It’s not as if Clevenger dreamed of being a decorator. But she fell in love with Freeport Bakery, and found that working for the Goetzelers was her calling. Together, they worked six days a week, “but it felt like it was nothing,” says Clevenger, wearing her signature magenta headband. To this day, she loves every minute of it and finds inspiration daily among her colleagues and customers. In college, Clevenger studied music at University of California, Santa Cruz. From there she worked in many roles in the restaurant industry, including as a dishwasher.

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“Carol has been on the roof, she knows what to do when the lights are out, and she is able to fix just about anything,” Marlene says. In her rapid rise of responsibility and leadership at the bakery, Clevenger has trained and mentored dozens of decorators and has compiled a talented team who will fill her role when she officially retires. “Carol is a natural and talented decorator, and provides valuable insight on the baking side of the business,” Walter says. “She is by far one of the most

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

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

for entertaining. We don’t feel like we bump into each other.” Two separate islands allow for plenty of prep space. One is topped with black soapstone. The other is wrapped in slabs of marble that the couple purchased prior to the remodel. “I am kind of an impulse person. We picked up material before Nar had the design. But he made it work.” The marble island, which houses a small drink fridge—“so the kids don’t have to constantly open the big fridge,” Corona says—is connected to a wooden tabletop. The kitchen backsplash is classic white subway tile with beveled edges set in a herringbone pattern. The range hood was custom-created by a craftsman in Illinois whom Dennis

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

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Diamonds in the Rough SACRAMENTO IS HOME TO ALMOND GROWING AND INNOVATION

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acramento has had its very own rare gem in Blue Diamond Almonds since 1910 when Blue Diamond Growers made its headquarters at 1802 C St. When early California pioneers discovered that the soil and climate surrounding the Sacramento area were ideal for growing almonds, it spurred the launch of a grower-owned cooperative—the California Almond Growers Exchange. The exchange (now called Blue Diamond Growers) was founded in 1910 and adopted the symbol of the blue diamond—the world’s rarest diamond—to represent the co-op’s high quality. Today, Blue Diamond Growers

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

Statistics Service, states that since 1973 significant advancements have been made in the industry in the areas of water, nutrient management, air quality and honey bee health, increasing farming efficiencies while minimizing environmental impacts. The report adds that for every pound of almond kernels there are nearly three pounds of hulls and shells. “At Blue Diamond we strive for no part of the almond going to waste,” says Catherine Campbell, head of sustainability and social impact. “We find ways to optimize every aspect of the almond.”

Campbell affirms that organic waste, such as the almond coproducts of hulls, shells and woody biomass, does not go to landfills. Instead, it is used for animal feed or soil amendments. California almond growers monitor their orchards' water consumption while using low-volume irrigation methods to maximize harvest efficiency. Blue Diamond Growers also claims to have led the way in the adoption of integrated pest management programs developed by the University of California. The Blue Diamond headquarters in Sacramento includes administrative offices, almond processing, shipping,

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tastes so good and we can shine in those categories.” In an effort to be a competitive player in the market, the center is continually testing out new products and flavors. In March, the center will release a new flavor for snack almonds—spicy dill pickle. As for a new product, soy and whey protein may have met their match with Blue Diamond’s new almond protein powder made from 100-percent almond protein. The product, which comes in chocolate, vanilla and original flavors, boasts 20 grams of plant-based protein per serving. “Trends come and go, and we are trying to find the next interesting thing,” Erwin says. “That’s the life of innovators.” The Blue Diamond Nut & Gift Shop at 1701 C St. is open Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit bluediamond.com. Tessa Marguerite Outland can be reached at tessa.m.outland@gmail.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento. com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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

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

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

in my car and tool bag. I’ve put nail brushes at every sink in the house and in my shower. It’s important to wear sunblock when you are outside, but dirt will stick to it. If you are going somewhere after you’ve been in the garden, be sure to wash your face (and reapply sunblock). Many endeavors are said to require blood, sweat and tears. While we gardeners often have disappointments in the garden, let’s hope our tears are few and bloodshed is at a minimum. Sweat and dirt, however, are inevitable. The next Open Garden will be Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m.–noon at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks. Anita Clevenger is a platinum Sacramento County Master Gardener. For answers to gardening questions, contact the UC Master Gardeners at (916) 876-5338 or mgsacramento@ ucanr.edu, or visit sacmg.ucanr.edu. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento. com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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Reverence for Rituals MISSPELLING REDEFINES SPIRITUAL CARE

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

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

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

my office cubicle where I sat wondering what I would write in this patient’s chart. I wasn’t entirely sure what I’d accomplished. However, as much as anything, good spiritual care had been merged into the Hippocratic Oath—“First, do no harm.” I had not ridiculed the woman or passed judgment on her request. I had not put up barriers or implied that she was inconveniencing the staff. But more concretely, I noted an observable change in contentedness within the family. Reverence for their request had helped build a sacred, nonjudgmental space for worship. In the midst of medical uncertainty, the family rekindled and celebrated their own truths. The ritual helped them navigate the harsh maze of medicine and restored meaning to their world. And that’s what I charted. Norris Burkes can be reached at comment@thechaplain.net. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. Burkes is available for public speaking at civic organizations, places of worship, veterans groups and more. For details and fees, visit thechaplain.net. n

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ooking as sharp as a Wall Street banker, Kenn Altine hurries into the Sacramento SPCA administration building, three staff members trailing behind him as they listen intently to their boss. A crisp white shirt with French cuffs, traditional cufflinks and an expertly

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knotted tie are the daily norm for Altine, who joined the SSPCA as chief executive director in 2016. “I always wear a shirt and tie. Every day,” says Altine, who previously worked as an editor and executive in journalism for 30 years, including stints in San Antonio, Reno, San Francisco and Houston, before moving into the animal-welfare world. “When you live and work in Houston, there is a dress code. In the middle of summer, you wear a long-sleeve shirt and you never go outside without a jacket. It’s becomes natural,” Altine explains. “What’s going to happen? I’m going to get dog slobber. I’m going to get

cat hair. That’s what dry cleaners are for.” Altine joined the SSPCA after serving as executive director for four years at the Southern Oregon Humane Society, having convinced SoHumane that a former newspaper man could lead an animal shelter. “Do you have to love animals to work in animal welfare? Yes, I think you do,” Altine says. “Do you have to have

animal skills? No, we can teach you that.” As a former business editor for a major U.S. newspaper, Altine understands business. As an administrative editor handling multimillion-dollar budgets, he knows how to manage money. After five rounds of in-person interviews, Altine finally convinced SoHumane to hire him. “In my mind I thought how hard can this be. Ha! It’s a whole other world.

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“I had to decide what next— and quickly ruled out a return to journalism.” That’s when Altine joined SoHumane in Medford, Ore., before accepting his role at the SSPCA after former executive director Rick Johnson retired. “We drove up here and looked around. I was not aware of how massive the operation is. They have all of the things I always dreamed of having in Medford—but on a much larger scale. I said, ‘does this help me make a larger impact on animal lives?’ The answer was ‘absolutely.’” The couple now live in Tahoe Park with “the girls”— LaVerne and Sihki—two Carolina dogs (also known as Reservation dogs or American dingoes), which are found free roaming in the deserts of the southwest. With a specific fondness for the breed, the couple adopted the girls after they were trapped together on a reservation in New Mexico. In his role as executive director, Altine has big plans for the SSPCA, including a new larger spay-neuter clinic, hopefully within the next two years. “You live and breathe your organization. Everywhere you go and everything you do, it’s about the Sacramento SPCA,” says Altine. “It’s all about the animals and the people who love them. Without the people who love them, we just have buildings full of animals.” Cathryn Rakich can be reached at crakich@surewest.net. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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Too Easy Streets LET’S MAKE DRIVING LESS CONVENIENT

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

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

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

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

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hen Sohail Al-Jamea first moved to Sacramento in summer 2017, one of the first things he did was form a band. “Forming a band is the best way to meet people,” says Al-Jamea, a video animator for McClatchy Studios who “city-hopped” from his hometown of Burlingame to San Francisco to New York City to Washington, D.C., before returning to California to be closer to family. “As soon as I get to a new city, I post an ad for bandmates on Craigslist.” Though that may sound like a dicey way of meeting creative collaborators, Al-Jamea has had incredible luck finding like-minded musicians on Craigslist. The band he had in D.C. for three years was assembled the same way, so he was certain this one would be no different. Guitarist Chris Gray was the first to respond and, true to form, he and Al-Jamea hit it off right away. What Al-Jamea didn’t know at the time was how much he was going to need that new musical connection. Just two months later, Al-Jamea’s baby daughter Ivy was diagnosed with Stage 3 lymphoma. Over the next two years of treatment, AlJamea says his daughter experienced “every complication imaginable,” including being put on life support three times. While spending every waking moment at Ivy’s bedside alongside his wife and mother-in-law, Al-Jamea did what made the most sense—he played his daughter music. “Ivy has always loved music,” says Al-Jamea, a guitarist since age 16. (He was hooked on the instrument during high school when his math teacher would play acoustic sets in class every Friday.) “Even when she was in a drug-induced state, I would play and sing to her.” Though Al-Jamea’s plans for the new band had to be put on hold at

the beginning of Ivy’s treatment, he eventually returned to practice with Gray. The bandmates welcomed singer Megan Wetzel the following January and bassist Tom Lazet that spring, and officially named their group Ember Valley after the California wildfires. (They’ve also worked with a revolving cast of drummers, including Jenny Klug of Clevers.) “Music became incredibly therapeutic for me,” Al-Jamea says. “Band practice was the only time during the week when I wasn’t freaking out about my daughter. It was incredibly freeing to be there during such tough times. My bandmates were incredibly supportive, like family.” That musical family was also incredibly helpful for Wetzel, who had survived a head-on collision with a drunk driver just two years prior and had been in a “long musical drought” before joining Ember Valley. Out of those dark times have risen the beautifully hopeful songs collected on the band’s first EP, “Welcome Back,” which was released on all major music-streaming platforms last March. The title song is a tribute to the message hospital staff would leave on the whiteboard for Ivy whenever she returned to the hospital during her illness—a glimmer of hope and connection that meant so much to her family. Likewise, the song “Atmosphere”—which Al-Jamea started composing when Ivy was on life support for the second time— became something of a mantra, a reminder of life’s silver linings. Ember Valley’s unique combination of heartfelt lyrics and classic alternative sound found fast success when an early demo of the first single, “Home,” was commissioned by McClatchy Studios to be the opening theme of the award-winning documentary series “Ground Game: Texas” (a real-time look at the 2018

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Seasonal Bounty MIDTOWN STALWART REMAINS TRUE TO ITS FARM-TO-FORK ROOTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mulvaney’s B&L is at 1215 19th St.; (916) 441-6022; mulvaneysbl.com. Greg Sabin can be reached at gregsabin@hotmail.com. Our Inside Sacramento Restaurant Guide and previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento. com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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“Trencadis 3” by Mariellen Layne at Archival Gallery.

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THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bill Viola: The Raft

13th Winter Shorts Fest

Pump Boys and Dinettes

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

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

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

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

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

Vintage Glass, China & Pottery Sale at Scottish Rite Center.

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“Come Fly With Me,” watercolor on paper, by Whitney Lofrano at Tim Collom Gallery.

Akinsanya Kambon’s ceramic sculptures at Crocker Art Museum.

SacTown VegFest 2020

Black History Month Free Family Festival

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

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

Sacramento Jewish Film Festival

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

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

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Student Volunteer Work Day at McKinley Rose Garden

Students from the Key Club of the School of Engineering and Sciences participated in productive volunteer work days Dec. 21 and Dec. 23 at the McKinley Rose Garden. Friends of East Sacramento, the nonprofit that manages the garden for the city, gratefully acknowledges the generosity of Florin Perkins Landscape Materials—a Zanker Recycling company—for its donation of wood mulch to dress the rose garden beds after the recent weed-abatement project was completed.

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

Thai: The House of Authentic Ingredients Delicious Thai food in a creative new setting. Happy Hour specials daily. 4701 H Street • (916) 942-9008

Allora

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

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

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters Award-winning roasters 4749 Folsom Blvd. • 916.451.5181 chocolateﬁshcoffee.com

Clubhouse 56

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year With Us!

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

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

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

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

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

1431 Del Paso Blvd • 916.514.0405 woodlaketavern.com

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

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

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters

Hawks Provisions & Public House

de Vere’s Irish Pub

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

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

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

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

Corti Brothers

The Kitchen Restaurant

OneSpeed

Woodlake Tavern

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

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

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

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

Español Italian Restaurant

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OBO’ Italian Table & Bar

Award-winning roasters 3rd and Q Sts. • chocolateﬁshcoffee.com

A lively and authentic Irish family pub 1521 L Street • 916.231.9947 deverespub.com

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

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

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

Firestone Public House

Iron Horse Tavern

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

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

Frank Fat’s

Localis

Fine Chinese dining in an elegant interior 806 L Street • 916.442.7092 frankfats.com

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

Grange Restaurant & Bar

Magpie Café

The city’s quintessential dining destination 926 J St. • 916.492.4450 grangesacramento.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Old Soul

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

The Rind

South

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

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

Zocolo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Firehouse Restaurant

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Old Soul

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

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

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

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

LAND PARK Freeport Bar & Grill Classic American fare for breakfast, lunch & dinner 8259 Freeport Blvd. • 916.665.1169 freeportbarandgrill.com

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters 2940 Freeport Blvd. chocolateﬁshcoffee.com

Temple Coffee Roasters

Freeport Bakery

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

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

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

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

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

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Riverside Clubhouse

The Kitchen

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

2225 Hurley Wy. • (916) 568-7171

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

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

Willie’s Burgers

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A quirky burger joint 2415 16th Street • 916.444.2006 williesburgers.com

Woodlake Tavern 1431 Del Paso Blvd • 916.514.0405 woodlaketavern.com

D $$$ Wine/Beer Five-course gourmet demonstration dinner by reservation only • thekitchenrestaurant.com

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

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

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

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

Pita Kitchen Plus

ARDEN AREA 500F Pizza x Taphouse 4341 Arden Way • 916.486.4006 500fpizza.com

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

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

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

B L D $$ Full Bar Outdoor Patio Seasonal, European-inﬂuenced comfort food • paragarys.com

Sam’s Hof Brau

Café Vinoteca

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

2500 Watt Ave. • (916) 482-2175

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

Wildwood Kitchen & Bar

Ettore’s Bakery & Cafe

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

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2530 Arden Way 615 David J. Stern Walk #100

@EstelleBakery

916.551.1500

www.EstelleBakery.com

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COLDWELL BANKER GARDEN HIGHWAY HOME! 3bd/3ba home with V@SDQEQNMS UHDVR @MC HLOQDRRHUD NODM kNNQ OK@MÅ¬ Â¨ Rich Cazneaux 916.212.4444 DRE#10447558 THE VILLAS AT EL MACERO! 16 new golf course view condos. 2,300+ 3bd/2ba. From $ 865,000 Michael Onstead 916.601.5699 BRE#01222608 Private Enclave! Private gated estate on 0.35 acres, inviting sunroom, great layout, conveniently located. $729,950 MAGICAL 4TH AVE-LAND PARK TUDOR! 3bd/ 1.5ba Rich Cazneaux 916.212.4444 BRE#01447558 AQHBJ 3TCNQ BKNRD SN +HFGS Q@HK @MC "HSX "NKKDFD "@KK ENQ

details! $459,990 Mark Peters 916.600.2039 DRE# 01424396

FAB 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TRADITIONAL TUDOR! 3-4bd/2.5ba, 3,287 SqFt $1,680,000 Woolford Group. 916.837.6900 CalRE #00680069, CalRE #01778361, CalRE #00679593

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WOODLAND HOME! AC A@ GNLD %QDRGKX O@HMSDC V MDV B@QODS @MC kNNQHMFÅ¬ ,NUD HM QD@CXÅ¬ Â¨ Melanie Conover 916.451.4972 CalRE#00419087 EAST SAC TUDOR! 4bd/3ba, 2,198 SqFt. Formal living and dining room, large wine room. $865,000 Rich Cazneaux 916.212.4444 DRE#10447558

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BEAUTIFUL HALFPLEX! 3 bed/ 2 bath 2,362 SqFt GNLD NM @ AD@TSHETK SQDD KHMDC RSQDDS 3Q@CHSHNM@K kNNQ OK@M $829,950 Rich Cazneaux 916.212.4444 DRE#10447558

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CUSTOM SOUTH LAND PARK HOME! 4bd, 3ba, 2P%S V K@QFD X@QC V BNUDQDC O@SHN @MC HMCNNQ jacuzzi room! $659,900 Paloma Begin 916.628.8561 DRE#01254423 PENDING CHARMING CONDO IN S.LAND PARK AC A@ V U@TKSDC BDHKHMFR jQDOK@BD @MC OQHU@SD O@SHN V RKHCDQ Â¨ Sidney Poritz 916.500.1522 BRE#01848054 SOLD MIDTOWN VICTORIAN DUPLEX! 2bd/1ba each on Irg lo w/alley access near R Street action $719,900 Doug Covill 916.341.7790 DRE#00800308

HIDDEN GEM! AC A@ V TOC@SDC JHSBGDM Â¨ Woolford Group. 916.837.6900 CalRE #00680069, CalRE #01778361, CalRE #00679593

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CHARMING CONDO IN S.LAND PARK 2bd/2ba w/ U@TKSDC BDHKHMFR jQDOK@BD @MC OQHU@SD O@SHN V RKHCDQ $215,000 Sidney Poritz 916.500.1522 BRE#01848054

PENDING CLASSIC RANCH IN ELK GROVE! 4bd/2ba, 2P%S V jQDOK@BD K@QFD JHSBGDM D@SHMF @QD@ @MC CT@K O@MD VHMCNVR Â¨ Sue Olson 916.601.8834 DRE#00784986 SOLD LAND PARK CHARMER! 2bd, 1ba w/formal living QNNL jQDOK@BD @MC HMRHCD K@TMCQX QNNLÅ¬ Â¨ Sue Olson 916.601.8834 DRE#00784986

THE BEST OF RIVER PARK! ! 3bd/2ba, One of the best streets in the neighborhood! $655,000 Tom Leonard 916.834.1681 CalRE #01714895

WOODLAND HOME! AC A@ GNLD %QDRGKX O@HMSDC V MDV B@QODS @MC kNNQHMFÅ¬ ,NUD HM QD@CXÅ¬ Â¨ Melanie Conover 916.451.4972 CalRE#00419087

Magical 4th Ave-Land Park Tudor! AC A@ AQHBJ 3TCNQ BKNRD SN +HFGS Q@HK @MC "HSX "NKKDFD "@KK ENQ CDS@HKRÅ¬ $459,990 Mark Peters 916.600.2039 DRE# 01424396

SOLD MIDTOWN VICTORIAN! "G@QLHMF AC A@ VHSG ONQBG G@QCVNNC kNNQR "GDE R *HSBGDM @MC B@Q F@Q@FDÅ¬ $1,249,800 Steph Baker 916.775.3447 BRE#01402254

FAB 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BEAUTY! AC A@ G@QC VNNC kNNQR SGQNTFGNTS VHSG @ RONNKÅ¬ Jeanine Roza/ Sindy Kirsch 916.548.5799/ 916.730.7705 DRE#01365413/01483907

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RESIDENCES AT THE SAWYER! 2NOGHRSHB@SDC KHUHMF HM the heart of Downtown! $1,800,000 Michael Onstead 916.601.5699 BRE#01222608

CURTIS PARK! /@QJ UHDV GNLD AC A@ 2P%S !D@TSHETKKX TOC@SDC HM Â¨ Angela Heinzer 916.212.1881 BRE#01004189

THE ESTATES AT CURTIS PARK VILLIAGE! 3bd/3ba in MDV BNLLTMHSX VHSG NODM kNNQ OK@M @MC DMBKNRDC O@SHN $699,999 Veronica Hunter 916.398.0128 DRE#01905685

PENDING ESTATES AT CURTIS PARK! 3bd/3ba, 2,893 2P%S HM MDV "NLLTMHSX V O@SHN B@Q F@Q@FD @MC A@BJ ally access. $729,999 Veronica Hunter 916.398.0128 DRE#01905685 2 HOUSES ON 1 LOT NEAR UC DAVIS MED CENTER! Remodeled 4br/2ba with guest quarters! $969,000 Sidney Poritz 916.500.1522 BRE#01848054

SACRAMENTO METRO OFFICE 730 Alhambra Boulevard #150 | 916.447.5900

NEW LUXURY RIVER FRONT CONDOS 3NO NE SGD KHMD jMHRGDR K@QFD CDBJR RPES AC A@ Â¨ Michael Onstead 916.601.5699 BRE#01222608

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