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CUTE BUNGALOW Cute 2 bedroom East Sacramento home has an abundance of charm, character and personality. Updated kitchen and bath are delightful. Most windows are dual pane. Private and comfortable yard, ¿nished garage and a spacious front porch. Close to McKinley Park! $449,000 RICHARD KITOWSKI 261-0811

1930s CALIFORNIA MISSION STYLE “One-of-a-kind” home on beautiful tree lined 46th Street. Step into the breathtaking living room with beamed ceilings, French doors and gas log Fireplace. Charm throughout with 2 remodeled baths and kitchen, artist studio and lower level living room and bar. 3 bedrooms, you will love every inch! $899,500 DAVID KIRRENE 531-7495

CHARMING BUNGALOW East Sac home remodeled in 2011 by Dyer Construction and now has 3 full bedroomss and 2 baths. Private master suite with walk-in closet and spacious bath, jetted tub and shower. Fully updated kitchen has custom cabinets with soft closure. Dual pane window, private covered patio. $625,000 CHRISTINE BALESTRERI 966-2244

SPACIOUS 42nd STREET Beautiful craftsman! 3 bedrooms 3 full baths, beautiful hardwood Àoors, charming front room ¿replace and formal dining room. Large, open kitchen/family room; stainless steel appliances, plenty of counter space. Family room built-ins and gas ¿replace Large master suite. Huge workshop. $875,000 BETH SHERMAN 800-4343

BRIDGEWAY TOWER PENTHOUSE Enjoy the best of downtown living! Completely remodeled with stunning kitchen and baths. 3rd bedroom now a formal dining room. Living, dining and bedrooms access the full length balcony, walls of glass for amazing southern views off the 15th Àoor. Walk to Kings Arena, restaurants, Capitol. $699,000 NATHAN SHERMAN 969-7379

ELMHURST DESIGNER HOME! Spectacular Elmhurst 3 bedroom 2 bath home scores a 10+ for layout, colors, charm and a wonderful master suite! Includes a bonus of¿ce room and a workshop room in the garage. Centrally located between the UC Med Center and East Sacramento eateries and shopping. $550,000 DAVID KIRRENE 531-7495

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EAST SACRAMENTO CHARM Leaded glass windows in the front, brick and curb appeal with eye pleasing landscaping! 3 bedroom 2 bath home has been remodeled over many years with custom features to enhance the original footprint. Close to shopping including Trader Joe’s, eateries, ice cream, East Portal Park. $475,000 TIM COLLOM 247-8048

WALK TO TAHOE PARK 2 bedroom 2 bath home, loaded with special features ideal for comfortable living. Living room views private landscaped front yard. Spacious master bed and bath. Formal dining area. Inside laundry room with utility sink. Over-sized single car attached garage with storage. $265,000 RICHARD KITOWSKI 261-0811

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UC MED CENTER CLOSE 2 bedroom home with detached garage in Elmhurst. Located just off the T Street parkway and just 2 short blocks to Med Center. Hardwood Àoors, tile Àoors in kitchen and bath, granite counter tops in kitchen, laundry room, small basement and workshop area off garage. $374,950 PATRICK VOGELI 207-4515

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RICH CAZNEAUX BEAUTIFUL NEW BUILD IN EAST SAC!

You won’t want to miss this East Sac new build! A full renovation has brought this house back to life and ready for your buyers. You’ll stop in your tracks when you see what they’ve done to the place. Marble countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen accompany two separate living spaces and a dining room downstairs. Three upstairs bedrooms and a downstairs ofÀce/bedroom will make this a cozy home for any family. No detail was missed such as lights in all closets, bedrooms equipped with double switches for fans, tankless water heater and all utilities underground and located to make the backyard pool ready! The large backyard is perfect for entertaining and makes this a hidden gem. $1,065,000

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ONE OF RIVER PARK’S FINEST STREETS! CHARMING COTTAGE! Charming cottage nestled GREAT DUPLEX IN RIVER PARK! Residential income

Welcome to one of the Ànest streets in all of River Park. This corner lot boasts 7,000+ sq ft with plenty of space to relax or entertain. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms span this 1,668 sq ft home that includes completely reÀnished wood Áoors and classically original Ànishes. Pride of ownership has kept this property in fantastic shape.This is the Àrst time on the market. Come take a look today! $519,950

on tree-lined San Miguel in the heart of East Sacramento. This 2 bedroom 1 bath home offers a living room with Àreplace, a bright kitchen with a sun porch off the back, hardwood Áoors throughout, CH&A, and spacious backyard. $429,950

opportunity! This duplex in River Park has been immaculately maintained and is perfect for any investor. Proximity to Sac State makes these two 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom turnkey units a great investment Light, bright Ànishes really bring this property to life. Come see it before its gone! $559,950

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You won’t believe the curb appeal of this beautiful East Sac home. With lots of original character, this 3 Bed/2 Bath, home boasts a full second story master suite and a spacious backyard for your family. Original Ànishes in the dining room (wainscoting and builtin hutch) lead you into a completely updated kitchen with SS appliances and a beautiful glass tile backsplash. $659,950

Gorgeous 3 Bed/1 Bath, 1356 sq/ft brick Tudor in East Sacramento! Living room is bright and open with unique textured, plaster walls and Àreplace. Features include hardwood Áoors, crown moulding, and a spacious backyard with a slate patio. Within walking distance to park, coffee house, restaurants and shopping! $529,950

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I should have called A&P!

It is easy to ignore your home’s A/C… right up until it STOPS WORKING!! W

hen your home’s comfort system stops working, it is no minor thing. The ensuing heat can be the cause of headaches and irritability during the day and a huge lack of sleep on these hot nights. A few nights worth of bad sleep can affect your job, your driving and your ability to focus on much of anything besides restoring your home’s A/C with emergency service that might well be delayed for several days due to the increased demand. OR…you could schedule a complete system tune-up with A & P Heating and Cooling Inc. Not only do we guarantee you that our tune up will save you money off of your electric bill, but once we give your system a clean bill of health, we also guarantee your system will make it through the summer season…and we’ll provide priority service if it doesn’t. That is a lot of comforting insurance for only $69!!!

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COVER ARTIST Melissa Chandon Melissa Chandon is abstract realist painter in Sacramento. She exhibits her work all over the country. Growing up in Winters she continues to draw inspiration from that landscape, often returning to sketch and draw the familiar surroundings. Visit melissachandon.com

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Publisher's Desk East Sac Life Changes for Alhambra Volunteer Profile Inside City Hall Local Heroes Shoptalk Inside Downtown Meet Your Neighbor Restoration Man Sports Authority Building Our Future Spirit Matters City Beat Home Insight Science In The Neighborhood Getting There Garden Jabber Doing Good Artist Spotlight To Do Restaurant Insider

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BY CECILY HASTINGS PUBLISHER’S DESK

or the first time since my husband and I moved here in 1989, it seems that a full-throated civic renaissance is underway in Sacramento. Things have certainly improved in the 27 years we’ve lived here—but gradually and slowly, following the region’s economic peaks and valleys. The result is that our city is a much more vibrant and exciting place than when we arrived. Our main community focus has been being a part of the improvements of our older city residential neighborhoods, where we established and grew our publishing business starting in 1996. Twenty years ago, our neighborhoods were very different places than they are now. We have dramatically different options in terms of places to live, shop, get services and—most notably— dine. They’ve grown and redeveloped quite beautifully. It’s no surprise that these established neighborhoods now command the highest property values in the city and are the most desirable ones in which to live.

The central part of the city, bounded roughly by the freeways and the river, wasn’t always as desirable. Renters typically made up 80 percent of this area, with homeowners at 20 percent. In the established neighborhoods surrounding this part of the city, the percentages are reversed. Crime levels in the central city tend to be higher, along with greater levels of density and traffic congestion. And the sense of community has not always robust. Residential areas located close to dense commercial areas don’t always thrive. The total number of residents in the central city had been declining for many decades. Even the area’s only elementary school was closed a few years ago. But things are quickly changing. Thousands of new housing units have

been added as a result of market changes and a civic push to increase the number of residents in this central city. Real estate developments of all types are at an all-time high, in large part to the much-anticipated opening of Golden 1 Center this fall. (Please make sure to read our city development overview article this month.) Mayor-elect Darrell Steinberg— who will bring a wealth of political experience to office later this year— seems to have the solid support of a large majority of our residents as he leads our city for the next four years. And Midtown’s Washington Elementary School on 18th Street will reopen in the fall with a STEM focus. While our readership has been mostly outside the central city, it was pretty obvious that change was

in the air, and we found an exciting opportunity to serve our city. In June edition, we launched our fifth monthly community publication, Inside The Grid. While we have had limited distribution of our Land Park edition at central city newsstands for almost two decades, we will bring new design and content into a publication specifically for readers on the Grid. Look for design and content changes in all our publications starting this month, with more to come in the next few months. We plan to bring the most interesting things on the Grid to our neighborhood editions, too. Our target readers are neighborhood residents of the central city and people who work in the Midtown and downtown neighborhoods, plus those who visit.

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Hip Hip Hooray RIVER PARK TO HOLD ITS ANNUAL JULY 4 FESTIVAL

neighborhood,” said ESIA president Paul Noble. “The hospital now adds a beautiful new look to the corner of 57th and H streets.” The Onion Award is given each year to encourage improvement in areas that detract from the neighborhood. This year’s nominees were the Camellia Center add-on that houses Chipotle, Papa Murphy’s and H&R Block; the new construction at 616 Santa Ynez Way; and the stretch of 34th Street near Stockton Boulevard, which was described in nominations as “a concrete wasteland.” The Onion was ultimately awarded to 616 Santa Ynez Way. “Unfortunately, there are too many original homes in East Sacramento being bought by developers, demolished and replaced with houses that are much too large for their lots,” said Noble. “This grossly oversized house on Santa Ynez Way clearly

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iver Park Neighborhood Association will hold its annual Fourth of July Festival on Monday, July 4. The event begins at 9:15 a.m. with a classic car parade that wends its way from Ciavarella Field to Glenn Hall Park. The children’s bike parade will follow, beginning at 10 a.m. Kids of all ages are invited to deck out their scooters, bikes and wagons in red, white and blue and meet at the corner of Camellia and Carlson by 9:30 a.m. For more information on the parades, email Shelley Hescock at rbandit@ aol.com. After the parades, stay at Glenn Hall Park to enjoy the festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be face painting, balloon art, bounce houses, carnival games and prizes, handmade art for sale, imagination stations and information booths. Mere Mortals will perform live until 1 p.m. Ice cream, smoothies and snacks will be available for purchase. All vendors will be cash only. Volunteers are needed to set up, clean up and operate the carnival games. High school and college

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Join some patriotic fun at the annual 4th of July parade in River Park

students are welcome to volunteer. Contact Kimberly Teague at kimpossible916@hotmail.com if you are interested in helping out.

ORCHID AND ONION AWARDS In June, East Sacramento Improvement Association announced the winners of the 2016 Orchid and Onion Awards. The Sidney Pope Memorial Orchid Award recognizes people or businesses that have made positive contributions to the community. This year’s nominees were Trader Joe’s, Inside East Sacramento, Sacramento

Animal Hospital and the development at 4801 Folsom Blvd., currently occupied by V. Miller Meats. The winner, announced during the June 18 Pops in the Park concert at McKinley Park, was Sacramento Animal Hospital. The hospital underwent a dramatic transformation in 2014, when the old building was torn down and a new one was erected on the adjacent lot. The site of the old hospital now serves as a spacious area for patient parking. “The new building is an excellent example of new construction in an older

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demonstrates the failings of the city of Sacramento planning department’s ‘tent ordinance,’ which is supposed to limit house volume in relation to the size of the lot.” In order to spare them the public shaming of a Pops announcement, the Onion recipient was notified by mail of the dubious distinction.

If you’re a coffee drinker, no doubt you’ve been wowed by a barista’s handiwork with steamed milk. On Thursday, June 30, SPLAT—Sacramento Public Latte Art Tournament—will hold a friendly competition between some of Sacramento’s most creative latte artists. Baristas will compete in a single-elimination, head-to-head tournament to see whose latte art comes out on top. SPLAT is open to the public, and there is no charge for audience members. Light refreshments will be served. To compete, baristas must pay a $5 advance entry fee, or $10 at the door. The competition begins at 7 p.m. at Chocolate Fish Coffee in East Sac. The event is the first in a series of competitions leading up to October’s grand finale, hosted this year by Antiquite Maison Privee. Winners of the finale will take home grand prizes from industry sponsors, as well as the glory of being crowned one of Sacramento’s best baristas. Chocolate Fish is at 4749 Folsom Blvd.

GOOD THINGS COME IN MICRO PACKAGES This month, DaDas Art Gallery Boutique invites you to experience art in miniature. In the third segment of his seven-part microARTcollection exhibition, artist Robert-Jean Ray will showcase works from participants in his microART Collage Sessions workshop. Featured artists include Kelley Woodward, Tracy Milner, Sandy Sarber, Carol Frechette, Stephen Schumm, and Dijana and Laurence Harding. Some of Ray’s own microCOLLAGE sculptures will also be on display. Ray has been creating palmsized pieces of art since 1982. His fascination with miniature art began during an Air Force stint in Sicily, where his living quarters afforded him little space for large-scale painting. He began working on very small pieces and completed his first collage on an Italian postage stamp. Ray currently conducts micro collage workshops at Crocker Art Museum and DaDas. The July show’s opening reception will be on Second Saturday, July 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. The show will run from July 9 through Aug. 6. The full exhibition will continue through

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT FREMONT Fremont Presbyterian Church will offer vacation Bible school the week

of July 11-15 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The camp is open to children 4 years old through fifth grade. Kids will enjoy crafts, outdoor games and snacks each day. Tuition is $50 per child for the week. To register, visit fremontpres.org/kids.

On Thursday, July 21, the 38th Street Blood Drive returns for its eighth year of helping local hospitals meet patient needs. Located at 1141 38th St., this is Sacramento’s only neighborhood blood drive. This year’s goal is to collect 45 pints of blood. The drive will run from 3 to 7 p.m. To make an appointment, EAST SAC LIFE page 14

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EAST SAC LIFE FROM page 13 email organizer Alice McAuliffe at alicemcauliffe12@gmail.com.

ESP SCHOLARSHIP This year, East Sacramento Preservation offered a $500 scholarship to one local college-bound high school senior who showed a dedication to the enhancement of the community, with a particular focus on preservation of worthy institutions and landmarks. Applicants were asked to write essays demonstrating their commitment to their neighborhood and community. Three prizes were awarded during the June 4 Pops in the Park concert at East Portal Park. Jazmin Chavez received a $100 prize and Lilyann Halbo received a $150 prize. Miguel Ayala took home the top award of $500, with an essay describing his commitment to keeping his neighborhood clean and family friendly, and his interest in recycling and conservation. “East Portal Park has been my playground since I was

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a baby,” wrote Ayala, who told of after-dinner walks with the family, during which picking up litter was a regular activity. “I have volunteered during the Green Day of Service since 2012. It has been a privilege to be able to help out with the community I grew up in.” Ayala plans to attend Sacramento City College in the fall, with graduate school his ultimate goal.

JUDAH CONSTRUCTION UPDATE On June 6, community members held a groundbreaking ceremony at Theodore Judah Elementary School, marking the beginning of construction on the new two-story classroom wing on the school’s historic campus. Designed by Sacramento architect Ron Vrilakas, the structure will accommodate Judah’s growing enrollment and programmatic needs. The idea for the building was first championed by student participants EAST SAC LIFE page 17

PUBLISHER FROM page 11 What exactly is the Grid? It’s the area of the city made up of numbered and lettered streets. Since these streets extend into Land Park and East Sac, we are also distributing Inside The Grid to the adjoining Broadway and Alhambra Boulevard corridors, along with the Triangle District of Oak Park. Keep in mind that until the freeways were built, the original Sacramento grid of streets and avenues extended into East Sac, Land Park and Oak Park. During the planning for our upcoming book, “Inside Sacramento: The Most Interesting Neighborhood Places in America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital,” we found the extent of the treasures in the Grid neighborhoods of downtown, Old Sac, The Handle, R Street and Midtown. Added to the terrific places in Oak Park, East Sac and Land Park, our book profiles 101 places with beautiful photography and stories. Inside The Grid has a subheadline printed on every cover: The Most Interesting People, Places and

Culture in America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital. This reflects our intention to be the city’s premier free monthly publication. While we have some attractive paid-subscription magazines in our city, the market for a high-quality free publication has been completely untapped. We want to be the beautiful, useful and interesting face of our city to those who work, visit and live in the Grid. Watch as we grow along with our city as it undergoes an exciting metamorphosis in the coming years. You can read Inside The Grid online at insidepublications.com or find a list of city newsstand locations to pick up a print copy. Or you can subscribe to receive it by mail for a small cost. We welcome your feedback. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com n

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The Fab 40s Independence Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. at the corner of 41st and M streets. Open to everyone, including children on decorated bikes, dogs and birds, it is reported to be the longest-running annual parade west of the Mississippi.

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A groundbreaking ceremony at Theodore Judah Elementary School took place in June.

EAST SAC LIFE FROM page 14 in Project Green, a district program that encourages campus stakeholders to audit facilities and recommend improvements. Construction costs will be covered by a combination of McKinley Village developer fees, Measure Q bond funds, school site funds and a private donation from developer Phil Angelides. Construction will continue over the next several months, and the campus will be closed to public access over the summer. Construction updates will be posted periodically on the school website. To read about the progress, visit theodorejudahelementary.org.

YOUNG BIKE RIDER MET HIS GOAL Remember Owen Wilber, who at age 9 helped found the kid-run charity Boys 4 Bikes? Well, he’s at it again. This time, Owen’s passion for biking led him to vow to ride his bike to school every single day of this year. According to his mom, Mary Kelly, he accomplished his goal. “I can’t believe he’s really done it,” Kelly says. “But he has, rain or shine. Trust me, I know—I’ve done the ride with him every day!” Owen, a fourth-grader at Sacred Heart Parish School, biked to school more than 170 days this year. He also organized a group to ride together for National Ride Your Bike to School Day, and when his class went on a field trip to Sutter’s Fort, he rode

to school dressed as the legendary historical figure Mariano Vallejo. “Hopefully, he will have inspired more kids to ride in,” says Kelly. Even with Owen’s valiant efforts, Sacred Heart lagged behind several other area schools in the May Is Bike Month Schools Challenge. Leading the pack for the East Sacramento area were Sutter Middle School, with 233 miles logged, and Caleb Greenwood Elementary, which boasted an impressive 539 miles ridden in May.

RACING FOR A CURE The ninth annual Fab 40s 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, July 30, beginning and ending at East Lawn Memorial Park. Race-day registration begins at 7 a.m. Young runners can join the fun in the kids’ quarter-mile race, for ages 5 and under, or half-mile, for ages 6-10. The 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. and takes participants on a scenic tour of the Fabulous 40s, ending with a final-mile loop around the park. Prizes will be awarded to the overall winners and to the top three finishers in each age group. All kids receive medals. Raffle prizes will be drawn by bib numbers during the award ceremony. Prizes include a trip for two to Las Vegas, including hotel and airfare. Adult entry is $30 in advance, $35 after July 25. Kids’ Fun Run entry is $16. The Fab 40s 5K donates all event proceeds to the Alzheimer’s EAST SAC LIFE page 19

Sacred Heart student Owen Wilber has ridden his bike to school every day this school year

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GARDEN TOUR BREAKS RECORDS The East Sacramento community turned out in record numbers on Mother’s Day for the East Sac Garden Tour. The annual event is David Lubin Elementary’s largest fundraiser. This was a banner year for the tour, with earnings topping $45,000. All proceeds from the tour benefit David Lubin’s STEAM curriculum, including the art and music programs, after-school academy and academic outreach.

SAVE THE DATE Friends of East Sacramento, the nonprofit that manages Clunie Community Center and McKinley

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Urban Renaissance Home Tour will take place in September 2017. The home tour is the group’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds support the McKinley Park Renewal Fund, which helps finance park maintenance

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Additionally, after the first few years, the PBID will have resources to leverage additional public and private investment to improve the boulevard. These could include streetscape enhancements, Alhambra Historical District signage, art elements and other amenities to enhance the overall feel of the area.

lhambra Boulevard was once a thriving commercial area, but it has suffered decline over the past two decades. It has been my desire since taking office to reverse that trend and take action to restore the area to its full potential. Working with property and business owners, we came up with a plan to form a property and business improvement district (PBID) to stimulate cleanliness and safety upgrades and positively impact business in the corridor.

This is the turning point for Alhambra Boulevard, with better times ahead! In March, the owners of commercial property along Alhambra and 30th Street between J and S streets (roughly), as well as parts of Folsom and Stockton boulevards formally approved joining the Midtown Business Association PBID as an expansion of the existing Midtown PBID. A PBID is a special benefit assessment district formed to raise funds within a defined geographic area. The funds are pooled and used to pay for improvements identified by property owners to improve the boulevard. Joining the existing successful PBID in Midtown allowed the relatively small Alhambra

business corridor to take advantage of this financing tool without the significant costs required to start from scratch. We also get to take advantage of the very talented team currently working for the Midtown PBID. A significant amount of the resources in the first year will go toward security and maintenance of the boulevard. The security program will likely include evening security patrol with a mix of private security company personnel and on- and off-duty Sacramento police officers. It will also include a daytime homeless outreach â&#x20AC;&#x153;navigatorâ&#x20AC;? to work with the homeless community to get them

off the streets and into services. The maintenance program may include graffiti and litter abatement, sidewalk power washing and other services prioritized by property owners to make the street more inviting. The specifics will be determined when property owners start to convene and make decisions on details. The Midtown PBID has been in place for several years with tremendous success. We intend to replicate that positive experience and momentum on Alhambra Boulevard, and to stimulate new investment in building and retail, and perhaps in a marketplace and hotel.

PBIDs have been operating in Sacramento for many years. Examples include Downtown Sacramento Partnership, the River District, Power Inn Alliance, Oak Park Business Association and many others. These organizations have been very successful at improving the areas within their jurisdiction, which is the goal of the Alhambra PBID. Starting later this summer, the stakeholders will begin meeting and planning the future of the Alhambra corridor. The Alhambra PBID will formally start at the beginning of 2017 when the revenue becomes available. For some property owners, this is a significant investment in their business and the neighborhood. They recognize the potential. This is the turning point for Alhambra Boulevard, with better times ahead! I am grateful to the business leaders who worked with me to make this happen. These include the Mikacich family, the Selland family, Harris Liu and leadership at Sutter Health. They share my vision for what a revitalized commercial district will mean for our community. City Councilmember Jeff Harris represents District 3. He can be reached at jharris@cityofsacramento. org n

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Scandal at the City UTILITIES DEPARTMENT NEEDS AN OVERHAUL

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ast month came the blockbuster news that in 2013, two employees of the city’s Department of Utilities were caught engaging in sexual activities in the backseat of a city vehicle in a city park on city time. Both were married, but not to each other. City managers gave the couple what was effectively a slap on the wrist: temporary cut in pay, loss of some vacation time and a “no fraternization” order. But when a whistleblower complaint was filed almost two years later with the city auditor’s office, the full story started tumbling out. The two employees lied during the investigation of the original complaint, claiming that they had done no more than “kiss twice.” It turns out that they were actually spending up to three hours of their workdays in a city trailer having sex. City emails and interviews confirmed that they also bought, sold and used cocaine and alcohol while in the trailer. They admitted that it was “possible” that at least one of the employees drove city vehicles while under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. They also sometimes put

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in for overtime on days when they partied for hours in the trailer. They were dumb enough to exchange sexually explicit emails and pornographic pictures and videos with one another using city email accounts. One of them even had a practice of sending pornographic emails to other DOU employees, including highlevel DOU employees, none of whom apparently objected. Out of respect for their families’ privacy, I’ve chosen not to disclose their names. But since both held senior positions with major responsibilities before they resigned, it’s entirely fair to ask: Did their extended “extracurricular activities,” which apparently went undetected by oblivious senior DOU management

for at least two years, compromise public health and safety? One of them was a project manager in charge of managing city contracts with the contractors that have been installing water meters and tearing up our streets to move backyard water service to the streets in front of people’s homes, the source of much consternation, waste and dangerous construction practices in recent years.

THE FACTS The DOU has been criticized by the city auditor and local media for wasting millions of ratepayer dollars by tearing up city sidewalks to install water meters instead of simply installing meters in people’s

front yards. The DOU has also come under fire for abandoning backyard water mains without bothering to examine them to determine if they really needed replacing or if they had substantial remaining useful life, which some experts put at 50 years or more in many cases. In response to media stories (particularly in Sacramento News & Review), city manager John Shirey publicly announced that he was making major changes to the water meter/water main program, including a promise to start installing meters in front yards instead of in sidewalks. However, we’ve seen little evidence of a broad policy change. While some neighborhoods are now seeing their new meters installed in their front

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yards instead of in sidewalks (a savings that can amount to thousands of dollars for a single installation, according to our research), we’re getting at least as many reports that the city is still jackhammering up sidewalks to install water meters. What’s the DOU’s excuse for not consistently following the new policy? DOU managers claim that in many neighborhoods the city lacks recorded utility easements over the first few feet of people’s front lawns and have no choice but to put meters in sidewalks instead. But apparently no one in the DOU stopped to consider: Why don’t we just go door-to-door asking people to grant the city a utility easement, explaining that it would save ratepayers a mountain of money? Or they could offer homeowners a hundred bucks or free water service for a couple of months if they granted the easement. Nope, the notion never occurred to the DOU. Perhaps the project manager of the DOU’s water meter program was distracted.

We have also been receiving anecdotal reports that the city is still choosing to abandon the majority of existing backyard water mains and paying the exorbitant cost of moving water service to the streets in front of people’s homes. Why has the city manager’s policy shift to leaving serviceable backyard water mains alone apparently not being implemented? Perhaps the project manager of the DOU’s water meter program was distracted. Over the past two years, we’ve seen DOU contractors on numerous occasions negligently break PG&E gas lines while digging up streets for the city’s water meter/water main project. DOU director Bill Busath professed ignorance of the gas line breaks when he was interviewed by a Channel 10 news team. How could he not know his contractors were breaking into gas lines? It indicates both a serious failure to monitor the grossly negligent conduct of DOU contractors and a worrisome communications failure within the DOU itself. DOU contractors caused four gas line

breaks in Land Park alone last year, including a break of a 6-inch gas main that led to evacuations and drew more than 50 emergency personnel to the scene. Perhaps the project manager of the DOU’s water meter program was distracted. Earlier this year, the DOU issued a broadly publicized advisory to residents of the Pocket, advising them to boil their tap water before consuming it due to the presence of bacteria in two DOU test wells in the area. It was apparently the first water-boil advisory ever issued by the city. The city official in charge of monitoring water quality said that the most likely cause of the contamination was a line break caused by a DOU contractor working on the water meter project. There have been no indications that any DOU contractor has been held accountable by the DOU for this line break or for any of the numerous gas line breaks caused by DOU contractors that put lives and property in danger.

Could the project manager of the DOU’s water meter program have been distracted? In a March 31, 2016 letter from city auditor Jorge Oseguera to Busath, the auditor said: “As a result of the City Auditor’s Office and the Labor Relations investigations, both [employees] resigned from City of Sacramento employment. However, controls in place should have prevented these employees from behaving in an inappropriate manner. For example, adequate supervision should have detected inaccurate timekeeping for both [employees]. Further, high level employees were recipients of e-mails containing inappropriate content [pornography], which should have been brought to the attention of upper [DOU] management. Although the resignation of [the employees] resolves many of the concerns raised by this investigation, concerns remain regarding the circumstances and cultural environment that allowed for this behavior to go undetected. CITY HALL page 27

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CITY HALL FROM page 25 Department of Utilities should be careful not to create the perception that the department allows inappropriate behavior and that such behavior will go undisciplined [italics added].” DOU management is asleep at the switch and has been for years. Busath is an engineer by training, not a manager. Outside of the engineering and accounting divisions of the DOU, few of the senior managers and supervisors in the department have college degrees. Most began their careers as technical workers and moved up the chain of command without formal management training or experience. Based on multiple whistleblower reports that Eye on Sacramento (the civic watchdog group I founded) has received from current and former DOU employees in recent years, employee morale in the department is awful and staff operates in fear—not of being reported for their misconduct, but of retaliation from senior managers if they dare to report the misconduct of others within the department. I’ve reported previously on the DOU’s double payment of a $90,000 chemicals invoice (first discovered by Channel 10 News), the DOU’s ongoing dealings with a chemical vendor whom the city auditor had previously determined had seriously abused the city’s contracting system, and “Carcinogate”: the city’s testing of a new chemical in the city water system, which resulted in the immediate elevation of levels of a suspected carcinogen in the city water supply above levels allowed by EPA standards. The elevated levels lasted an entire year. The department also suffers from a toxic, insular culture that fails to ensure that its employees and contractors are held responsible and accountable for their conduct and performance, while it undermines employee morale by ignoring signs of misconduct and shoddy performance and tolerates retaliation against those with the courage to speak up about what they observe. Too many at DOU think the rules don’t apply to them.

THE SOLUTION How can the DOU’s management and culture problem be fixed? The city council’s first action when it returns from vacation should be to direct the city manager to dismiss the current DOU director and replace him on an interim basis with a highly experienced senior utility executive with a reputation for turning around troubled municipal utilities. The DOU needs a strong manager with the clear authority to remove the top cadre of current DOU managers and replace them with more experienced, better trained and more capable executives drawn entirely from outside DOU. The interim manager must be unafraid to clean house and to remove all vestiges of the current DOU culture, root and branch, and to replace it with a culture founded on a commitment to public service, personal and professional accountability and responsibility, employee respect and an abiding commitment to excellent performance. Second, the council should commission, under the city auditor’s supervision, a top-down review of the water meter/water main project by a qualified outside consultant to assess the consequences of having a very distracted project manager overseeing that program. The council should insist that the recommendations coming out of that review be fully implemented by the DOU, in contrast to the city auditor’s recommended reforms of the water meter/water main project issued three years ago which were ignored by DOU management with impunity. Third, the council should insist that the city manager initiate a nationwide search for a permanent DOU director. The ideal candidate should be a highly respected utility executive with deep experience in managing large urban utilities and a strong commitment to sustaining a new culture at DOU and a real respect for the pocketbooks of city residents and businesses that have been, and continue to be, hammered

with ongoing double-digit annual hikes in their city utilities bills. Fourth, the council should recast the current Utilities Rate Advisory Commission to serve as a citizens’ oversight commission that would continually monitor the performance and policies of the DOU and its management. It should have its own experienced staff, independent of the DOU. The commission’s staff director could serve as both an inspector general and public ombudsman for the DOU. Finally, the council must address the problem of grossly inadequate council and city manager oversight of the DOU. As an enterprise fund with its own revenues, the DOU is all too often treated as a quasiindependent part of city government and given far less scrutiny than the city departments funded by the city’s sensitive general fund. The current “satellite” relationship between the DOU and city government must end. With a budget that’s almost twothirds the size of the general fund budget, the DOU is too big and too

important to not be closely managed by the city manager and carefully monitored by both the council and the public. The city manager should appoint a full-time assistant city manager to oversee the DOU, while the city council should convert its current council ad hoc utilities committee into a full-fledged standing council committee, with regular meetings open to the public and fully subject to the state’s open-meetings law. Sacramento will have both a new mayor, Darrell Steinberg, and a new city manager by the end of this year. If they both want to sleep well at night without worrying about when the next scandal at DOU is going to blow up, they would both be well advised to follow this suggested plan for reforming the DOU. Craig Powell is a local attorney, businessman, community activist and president of Eye on Sacramento, a civic watchdog and policy group. He can be reached at craig@eyeonsacramento.org or 718-3030. n

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A Voice for Patients AFTER A DISFIGURING SURGERY, SHE BECAME ‘THE MEDICAL ERIN BROCKOVICH’

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hen Tina Minasian entered the hospital in 2002 for elective surgery, she didn’t plan for it to go, as she puts it, “awry big time.” When her surgeon talked her into having an additional procedure for which she wasn’t a candidate and that rendered her permanently disfigured, he didn’t plan to take on one of the most powerful patient rights advocates in the state of California. The oldest child of a SamoanChinese family, Minasian grew up strong. After raising her siblings, she lived in her car, married at 16 and had her first child at 20. Her dreams of being a doctor or lawyer were never realized because she had to put food on the table as a single mother. Until her nightmare surgery, Minasian didn’t know that she would become the voice for medical victims throughout California. Left with gaping holes in her abdomen and in excruciating pain, she called the surgeon’s office to learn that he had closed his practice. That was when she discovered that the doctor who had wielded the scalpel was part of a secret “diversion” program that allowed physicians throughout the

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state to continue practicing despite drug and alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct or overprescription of controlled substances. “The diversion program was a complete failure. Doctors gamed it,” says Minasian, who lives in Roseville. “My doctor had his office manager be his monitor. She said he was going to AA meetings because she was afraid of losing her job. He tested positive for alcohol right before my surgery.” Minasian tracked down every patient who had filed a complaint against the surgeon with the state medical board. “I used the internet to find them. I went to the last address listed for them. I knocked on doors. It

took months, but I found all of them.” She located more than two dozen from knocking and more than 100 online. Seven years after her surgery, the doctor’s license was revoked. She became known as the medical Erin Brockovich. Despite pain so severe that she was unable to drive, Minasian started going to medical board meetings and speaking out against the diversion program. She reached out to other victims of the surgeon, including a woman named Becky who was so badly injured that she later died, and began telling their stories. Minasian sent an email to every media outlet in the Sacramento

region telling them about the medical board’s diversion program. Only Kurtis Ming of CBS13 News responded, but that was enough. She was featured on “Call Kurtis,” where the public first learned about the 25-year-old diversion program, a program that had failed every audit. The Bureau of State Audits took notice. They hired a San Diego State University professor to serve as monitor and auditor; her 200-page report concluded that the program was endangering patients. When the medical board met in West Sacramento to discuss the report, Ming urged Minasian to go and tell her story. “I was so nervous.

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I got up there shaking. I had files. I had pictures of his victims. I looked at Becky’s picture and started crying.” The president of the board was not amused. “He started yelling at me. I took a deep breath and began to talk about people who were hurt, about myself. Then I looked at the board members and said, ‘Raise your hand if you would let your mother, father, spouse or child be treated by a doctor in diversion!’” Not one hand was raised. The full board met a month later in San Francisco, and Minasian was ready. “I called every Bay Area media outlet,” she says. “The room was packed.” She brought other patients with her, including Becky’s sister, and they held up their pictures. Board members were shocked. She called upon them to raise their hands, using the same plea as before. The diversion program was abolished. Minasian became a consumer advocate with “Call Kurtis,” providing counsel on a range of injustices. “A woman called in saying that she and her husband were taken for $4,500

to apply for veterans benefits,” she says. “It’s against the law to charge for applying for benefits. I got her the money back.” With that, she became a chaplain for veterans as well as a senior care advocate. She joined Consumers Union, the legislative arm of Consumer Reports, further publicizing the diversion scandal. Thanks to Minasian, a notice telling patients how to contact the medical board now appears in every doctor’s office throughout the state. “As a Realtor, I’m subject to strict disclosure requirements,” she says. “There was nothing in doctors’ offices, and they’re dealing with people’s lives.” In May, Minasian testified at the state Capitol in support of SB 1033, a bill that would require doctors to disclose their probation status to patients. She wants to make sure that no one else becomes a victim. To learn more about SB 1033 and to hear Tina Minasian’s story, go to youtube.com and search for Tina Minasian. n

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shelves, but so, too, do little nods to

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Francophilia in the form of vintage

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or most couples, running a

adorned with the Eiffel Tower.

household together is hard

In fact, on Bastille Day (July 14),

enough, not to mention co-

#Panache is going to participate

owning a business. But for Ralph

in Fleuri’s parking lot flea market,

Barnett and Hector Lopez, running

bringing a little bit of Parisian glam

#Panache, their treasure trove of

to the corner of 53rd Street. Even the

a boutique on 53rd and H streets

store’s name carries with it the stylish

featuring vintage finds—“from

flair so many associate with La Ville

Chanel to doorknobs,” as Barnett

Lumière.

says—is the perfect marriage of their

“We wrote down 100 words when

interests.

we were trying to name the store,”

“I always like to say, ‘Stay in your

Lopez says. “We looked up the

own swim lane,’ ” Lopez says, “which

meaning for each one and ‘panache’

means when you focus on something,

seemed to best describe who we are

you can become an expert in it.”

and what we do—our feeling.”

Lopez’s passion has always been

“It was my idea to add the

designer fashion, but the Mexico

hashtag,” Barnett adds. “It’s so

native never let himself fully delve

relevant today with its use on

into his desires until 1994, when he started collecting vintage pieces just

Ralph Barnett is the co-owner of #Panache

for his own enjoyment. “I collected the good, the bad and the ugly,” he says, raising his brows behind stylish black glasses, “until I

antique and design collective on 18th Street, in 2012. “The point of a co-op is to

“This is the first time we’ve comingled our shops,” says Lopez, who met Barnett in 1989 at a meeting

realized that the filler was just wasted

constantly remerchandise,” says

for the Stop AIDS Project hosted

money.”

Lopez, who sources his high-

at the latter’s home. (Barnett had

end goods from estate sales and

been married until 1985 and has

his collection of handbags, jewelry,

trusted customers’ closets all over

two children.) “We now share the

sunglasses and footwear, Barnett was

California. “That way repeat visitors

responsibility.”

gathering “mantiques,” as he calls

see something new. It rewards the

them: repurposed vintage furniture,

hunter-gatherer in all of us.”

While Lopez was busy honing

wall hangings and conversation pieces

In fact, the co-op set-up is

The East Sacramento residents opened #Panache in March of this year in the H Street shopping center

such as religious artifacts for his five

what made running each of their

that also boasts businesses such as

suites at Antique Row (now the 57th

separate Scout spaces possible in the

Pinky’s Salon, Brown House, Fleuri

Street Antique and Design Center).

beginning. Lopez still works for the

Antiques and Cafe Rolle, the last two

When Barnett retired from the state

state, so his commitment to working

of which serve as a perfect French

in 2009 after 33 years, he decided to

the Scout register one day a month

complement to much of Lopez and

turn his part-time business full time.

was entirely manageable. Now that

Barnett’s merchandise.

He and Lopez joined the team at

the dynamic duo has opened up a

Scout Living, the midcentury-modern

space of his own, it’s an entirely

and other European couture in

different ballgame.

stunning condition grace the

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Instagram and it evokes the idea of everything being instant and quick. It lures people in.” Speaking of Instagram, the store’s main method of marketing is through the popular photo-sharing app, on which the pair post hundreds of beautiful images featuring current finds and interior sneak peeks. They have followers from all over the world—Russia, Spain, Australia, France—who flock to the store’s profile full of chic and eclectic goods that conform to Barnett’s overarching philosophy. “If it’s unique, it will sell,” he says. Mais oui! Visit #Panache at 5379 H St., Suite B; call 813-5758; or check out the store’s Instagram account at Instagram/panache_on_hst. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com n

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Beer for Here RUHSTALLER IS BREWING UP A LOCAL SUCCESS STORY

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he ghost of Sacramento’s legacy beer brewing of the 1800s has re-emerged, making the region ground zero for a new craft beer phenomenon. And there’s no better poster child for this resurrection than Ruhstaller. Ruhstaller may not be the biggest craft brewer in Sacramento. But since it started five years ago, it has played on a 100-year-old tradition of growing beer, not just making it. General manager J-E Paino wanted to bring back some of the original beer-making techniques, including the use of locally grown hops. It all started when Paino was working on the construction of The Citizen Hotel at the southwest corner of 9th and J streets. He’d walk by the ornate four-story building, which still bears the name of the brewery that was located there a long time ago: Ruhstaller. Doing some research, he learned that Ruhstaller was one of Sacramento’s original breweries at a time when the Sacramento grid was home to 16 breweries. Ruhstaller laid claim to being the largest brewery west of the Mississippi. The beer was special. Fresh, snowmelt water was plentiful, and the area’s rich soil and good climate were perfect for the

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growing of premium hops and barley. In fact, the Sacramento region was one of the largest hop-growing regions in the country. The original brewer was Capt. Frank Ruhstaller, a Swiss marksman who immigrated to Sacramento as a young man. He got into the beer brewing business and, in 1881, opened his third Sacramento brewery, The Ruhstaller Brewery. Paino was intrigued by the building with the Ruhstaller name.

An entrepreneur at heart, he put together some investors and resurrected the Ruhstaller brand with a focus on growing his own hops. “This was an opportunity not possible in San Diego, San Francisco, St. Louis or Austin,” Paino says. “We could grow our own hops right here for our beer. We knew it would make a difference.” After Paino got the idea to resurrect Ruhstaller, he learned about beer making at UC Davis. It

was Darrell Corti at Corti Brothers Market who challenged Paino to use local hops to produce the one and only “Sacramento beer.” Paino first made arrangements to lease land and grow hops in Winters, and later in Dixon. “We want to be more than just another brewery,” says Paino. “It’s not hard to set up a brewery in a warehouse and use commercial hops DOWNTOWN page 38

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for a taproom and other uses because the structures were neither permitted nor up to code. (Ruhstaller still has a taproom in downtown Sacramento at 630 K St.) As Paino describes his vision, he says it’s not unlike the wine industry. “It matters where the wine grapes are grown, not where they are crushed. Or for cheese, where the milk comes from is more important than where it’s manufactured.” He envisions a time

when beer may have vintage dating just like wines because where and when the hops were grown will change the flavor. Marvin Maldonado, owner of Federalist Public House in Midtown, agrees. “We opened with Ruhstaller beer,” explains Maldonado. “J-E has never shied away from putting in the effort. They’ve put in a lot of creativity, and when it comes to beer, they have raised the bar.” For Paino, the Ruhstaller story included gaining rights to the name. Ruhstaller was a branded beer in Sacramento since the 1880s. Capt. Ruhstaller, and later his son, ran the brewery until Prohibition killed off the beer industry. Since the brand died, Paino had a legal right to use the name again for beer brewing. “Later, I learned that some of the Ruhstaller family are still around,” Paino says. “Frank Ruhstaller III became a successful pediatrician in Stockton, and his sons are actively involved in Stockton. One is a former county supervisor.” Interestingly, Paino and the Ruhstaller family made contact with each other after the brewery opened. In the end, the family had no objections to seeing Ruhstaller beer back on the market. “I appreciate their support and recognize we are using their family name, so that’s an incentive not to screw it up,” Paino says.

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iver Park teen Allison Kustic was recognized in June at a private ceremony for local Girl Scout Gold Award winners. Created in 1916, the Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can receive. To achieve Gold status, a candidate must complete a lasting, sustainable project that will have a broad influence within her community. For Kustic, the award represented the culmination of more than a year of planning and work. Kustic’s project addressed California’s severe drought, focusing on methods to save water through the introduction of drought-tolerant landscaping. “The California drought is no secret, so I began thinking of ways to conserve water,” Kustic says. “Most people know the basics: to limit shower times and turn off the water while brushing their teeth.” But she observed that when brainstorming ways to reduce water usage, people often overlook the amount of water dedicated to maintaining their home landscaping. “I looked into droughttolerant landscaping and found that it is affordable, easy to construct, and looks great. From there, I decided to create a demonstration garden to help educate Sacramento homeowners.” Kustic’s demonstration garden is at the entrance to Glenn Hall Park, in the planter box surrounding the sign. For the plantings, she chose lavender, ice plant, Mexican sage, lantana and rock rose. “I also left in a few other plants that were already in the box,” she says. “Many of these are drought-tolerant and add to my

and resources and inspire them to implement change in their own outdoor spaces. She partnered with Talini’s Nursery and the garden department at The Home Depot on Folsom Boulevard. Kustic created signage that she installed at both locations, directing customers toward drought-tolerant plants and providing information about the best plant choices for drought-tolerant landscaping. The signage also directs customers to the demonstration garden, where they can view the principles in action. Victoria Alvarez, Kustic’s project adviser, has known Kustic since she was 5. She speaks proudly of the teen’s efforts. “Allison always tries her hardest and shoots very high in everything she does—and always comes through. This time is no different,” says Alvarez. “Allison has worked long and hard on this project, and now her efforts are bearing fruit.” Alvarez describes Kustic as “respectful, thoughtful and a leader amongst her peers. She is such a

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or someone who says he doesn’t like to sit around, Bob Henderson has the perfect job. The founder and owner of Artisan Window and Sash Restoration, Henderson is always in motion, restoring windows with his mobile workshop. “After I left my position as the director of real estate for Raley’s, I tried to semi-retire but quickly realized I needed something to do,” says Henderson, who moved to Sacramento from Laguna Beach nearly four decades ago to pursue a career in commercial real estate after working as an airline pilot. Six years ago, looking for a way to stay active and work with his hands, Henderson began to research the window restoration trade. He stumbled upon the Bi-Glass System, a window conversion method invented in Boston. The Bi-Glass system allows older homes to retain their authentic wooden windows without sacrificing energy efficiency. “The patented Bi-Glass System has been used on the East Coast for 25 years, but nobody was doing it on the West Coast except for one guy in Portland,” Henderson says. So Henderson headed to Portland to learn the process and introduce it to the Sacramento region. The process works something like this: the original window sashes are removed from the window frame by a specialist (that would be Henderson) and taken outside to a mobile workshop, where the patented BiGlass tool is used to rout out the old window putty and glass.

openings are adjusted to fit snugly so there’s no discernable difference to the naked eye. Only the homeowner’s lower energy bill will be evidence of the upgrade. “The process is completely green,” Henderson says. “The historic, original wood windows are retained—which means nothing gets thrown in the landfill—and you can save up to 20 percent in annual energy costs when all your windows are upgraded with the Bi-Glass system.” In a city such as Sacramento, where Victorians and older vintage homes abound, Henderson has no problem staying busy. About 90 percent of his business is done on homes built before the 1940s in Sacramento as well in San Francisco, Auburn, Placerville and the rest of the region. But the expertise also comes in handy for larger commercial projects, like the one Henderson recently completed for the Sacramento Children’s Home on Sutterville Road and the restoration he’s about to

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the River Cats, whose lovely little ballpark along the muddy western bank of the Sacramento River seems to have connected its pipes to the aquifer that feeds the fountain of youth. To attend a game at Raley Field is to step into a time warp and enter a place where the innocence of young people is validated in fashions and behaviors captivated by trends, immune to cynicism and untouched by wrinkles. Teens cavort among

with goatees that went out of style a few years ago, struggle to explain the infield fly rule to their youngsters born a few years ago. Some of this is probably coincidental, driven by Sacramento’s long-standing love affair with baseball, propelled by the accessibility and pleasurable surroundings of Raley Field. But from a strategic marketing standpoint, none of this is accidental. In the sports promotion

o learn what young people are doing, do not go to a baseball stadium. When the numbers are crunched for baseball demographics, the data skew heavily toward gray hair, yellowed teeth, cardigan sweaters and belts worn high across the stomach.

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the concession stands as if on prom night. Young couples canoodle. Men in baseball caps, their faces adorned

business, little is left to chance. The River Cats are deeply aware of baseball’s rocking-chair demographics, and the team has been

determined to slow the age clock, if not make it spin backward. “We are very much interested in appealing to younger fans,” says River Cats spokesman Robert Barsanti. “Instead of leaving the game on the field, we treat each game like a special destination. It’s more than just going to the ballpark. It’s an event.” Teen fans tend to be most obvious among the youth briga brigades at Raley Field though their Field, prese presence may seem enla enlarged because teen have attention teens span unsuited for the spans plod plodding grand old gam Sitting near a game. gro of teens while group try trying to watch the Riv Cats quickly River be becomes an exercise in standing and sit sitting, exits and en entrances, food runs, ba bathroom breaks a phone chatter. and I I’ve been attending g games at Raley F Field since the team a arrived in 2000, and the next teenager I see keeping score, the old-fashioned way with pencil and paper, ground out 6-3 or struck out with a “k ” will wi be the first. backwards “k,” The River Cats say they love teens, but more reasonably they tolerate them, knowing how quickly they grow up. Once yesterday’s

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teenagers become old enough to drink (responsibly), they enter the Raley Field sweet spot and become the ballpark’s most cherished fans. The team exists to sell beer and hot dogs and nachos and peanuts to people in their mid-20s and 30s. A season of promotional activities is constructed around that demographic. “Our biggest promotion this year is the Thirsty Thursday Trolley, which goes downtown and into Midtown and stops at three bars,” Barsanti says. “They’ve been very popular.” The bars—Joe Marty’s, de Vere’s Irish Pub and Barwest—have become extensions of Raley Field, pulling fans who might not otherwise have populated their barstools on Thursday nights. Other popular promotions include free music nights and T-shirt giveaways, two inducements that would never motivate me to attend a baseball game—because isn’t baseball enough? No, unless you’re ancient. “Orange Friday, live music, Sac Town jerseys with a logo that focus on a younger demo: Those are all things

that are working well this year,” Barsanti says. The color orange has been of special interest to the River Cats since last year, when the team finalized its divorce from its long-term major league spouse, the Oakland Athletics, and ran away with the San Francisco Giants. Among U.S. big-league sports marketers, the Giants are the gold standard. They paint San Francisco orange, and the River Cats are determined to make that paint flow upriver. “To be honest, A’s fans tended to be a little older,” Barsanti says. Given the River Cats’ embrace of all things youthful, they are the Giants’ perfect Triple-A farm club. The River Cats are celebrating their 17th birthday this year, which means forever to some young fans. The Giants were born in 1883, closer to my age. We still have a few tricks to show the kids. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com n

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Downtown Dreams DEVELOPERS SET SIGHTS ON TRANSFORMING THE CITY

BY JORDAN VENEMA BUILDING OUR FUTURE

ome October, the wait will finally be over. Golden 1 Center will be open for business, and the cranes can finally pack up and head home. Except not really. While the arena has been the highest-profile development in Sacramento’s recent history, there are plenty more projects that will wrap up in years to come, and more that have yet to break ground. Sacramento’s general hope is that projects like Golden 1 Center will stimulate the economy by attracting people—and their dollars—to the city center. But this isn’t the first time Sacramentans have had their hopes raised that development would put Sacramento on the map. In 1959, Sacramento bulldozed about 200 blocks east of the waterfront, a neighborhood known as West End, all in the name of progress. Little more than a decade

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later, the city constructed Downtown Plaza, an outdoor mall expected to attract the very people it had formerly pushed out. Hopes were so high, in fact, that Interstate 5 was moved from west to east of the Sacramento River to accommodate eager spenders with direct access to the downtown mall. But as Sacramentans know, Downtown Plaza failed to revitalize the city center, which over the years became characterized by urban blight. That was, however, another era, and this is a different level of development. Whether the new arena will attract newcomers, outof-towners or tourists is anybody’s guess. But one thing is certain: It already has attracted new development. In the immediate vicinity of the arena, nestled between 5th, 7th, K and L streets, multiple projects are currently underway. JMA Ventures, in conjunction with Sacramento Kings, has already begun construction on Downtown Commons. Known

as DoCo, it will replace Downtown Plaza with 28,000 square feet of retail, including the existing Macy’s. The project is currently more than halfway completed. Kimpton Plaza Tower, another joint Sacramento Kings-JMA Ventures project, is a 16-story mixeduse structure including office space, retail stores and condominiums, as well as a Kimpton hotel. Located across the arena on J Street, it should be completed next spring. Just east of the arena, CFY Development and D&S Development are rehabilitating the 700 block of K Street. The old buildings have been demolished, and the only thing that remains are their facades. In their place will be 137 mixed-income apartments and at least a dozen stores and restaurants from the owners of Shady Lady Saloon, Kru, Insight Coffee Roasters and The Red Rabbit. Construction should be completed in mid-2017.

Near the arena are two historic buildings whose fates are up in the air: Jade Apartments and Hotel Marshall. Plans to demolish the Jade and transform the Marshall into a 129-room Hyatt hotel have been approved by the city, though construction hasn’t yet begun. Developer Presidio Hotel Group plans to keep the Marshall’s façade intact while gutting the interior to make way for the new hotel. Even Kaiser Permanente has joined the mix, purchasing a six-story office building at 501 J St. It’s being remodeled to serve as an outpatient clinic. Some projects, like Vanir Tower at 601 J St., are still in the planning stages. If approved by the city, Vanir Tower could be the tallest tower in Sacramento. It would stand at least 26 stories and include six levels of parking as well as ground-level retail. Farther from the arena’s epicenter, dozens of projects pepper Midtown and the grid. Sacramento Natural

Foods Co-op is making the small hop, skip, and jump onto the grid at 2820 R St., a few blocks from its Alhambra location. And retail grocer Whole Foods should begin construction this spring at 2001/20125 L Street in the Lavender Heights neighborhood. Though construction has only just begun, B Street Theatre hopes by summer 2017 to make the move from its B Street warehouses to a larger, more sophisticated complex at the corner of 27th Street and Capitol, just a block west of the site of Randy Paragary’s approved 107-room hotel at 28th and Capitol. The development splash is also spilling over the waterfront of West Sacramento, where developer Fulcrum is completing construction of what looks like a modern capsized ark. The 8,000-square-foot event venue, called The Barn, should be completed this summer. Local landscape architect Kimberly Garza won a small grant for her project The Dune and hopes to install a semi-permanent platform and beachfront along the bank of the Sacramento River. While retail, restaurants, offices and entertainment offer a potential business boon, they’re as likely to go bust without complementing residential development. Structures like 16 Powerhouse (at 16th and P streets) and Warehouse Artist Lofts (1108 R St.) brought units to Midtown last year, and new residential development is adding to the pool: 118 units at EVIVA Midtown (16th and N streets), 150 units at 1717 S St., a joint CADA-CFY project with affordable units making up about a third of the development, and another 180 affordable units at Cannery Place Apartments (601 Cannery Ave.),

to name just a fraction of new housing development. Construction has also begun at The Ice Blocks (R Street between 16th and 18th streets), which will bring another 145 apartments to the budding R Street Corridor. While much of the new development is taking place on the grid, central Sacramento will extend its northern boundary beyond the B Street levee and into the long-defunct railyard. The renovation of Sacramento Valley Station, built in 1926, is nearing completion. Interior scaffolding has mostly come down, revealing the mural and terracotta trim of the historic depot. Expect vertical growth to begin by 2018. The city recently approved plans for a new soccer stadium whose construction potentially could begin in the next few years, once MLS grants Sacramento MLS expansion rights, and Kaiser Permanente has committed to an 18-acre, 1.2-millionsquare-foot facility in the northwest corner of the railyard, expected to be completed before 2030. Also, Powerhouse Science Center, an interactive educational museum, is raising money to construct a new campus at 400 Jibboom St., near the railyard’s waterfront. Between these projects and many more that haven’t been listed here, billions of dollars are being invested into central Sacramento’s redevelopment and renovation. The question now is whether those dollars will pay dividends by establishing urban vitality or if, like in 1959, we’ve just paved the way for another few decades of disappointment. That will probably be determined by how much people choose to interact with these new developments, which in turn will be determined by how accessible they are to the average Sacramentan. Jordan Venema can be reached at jordan. venema@gmail.com n

Between these projects and many more that haven’t been listed here, billions of dollars are being invested into central Sacramento’s redevelopment and renovation.

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Lost and Found A TALE OF DOGGY REDEMPTION

BY NORRIS BURKES SPIRIT MATTERS

ast month, I went to Las Vegas to help my brother Milton after he lost his wife, Debbie. Making matters worse, his service dog, Buddy, ran off the next day. Buddy is the beautiful border collie that has comforted my brother for the past 13 years. He’d left within hours of Debbie’s death, presumably in search of her. My brother was twice heartbroken. Caring neighbors placed an ad in the paper and plastered the neighborhood with posters. A week later, someone called to say they’d detained Buddy in a strip mall parking lot. However, the caller told us, Buddy escaped their grasp with a quick lunge. The caller encouraged us to come quickly in hopes we’d find the dog. My brother and I searched the parking lot and several adjacent apartment complexes. Then, just as we were ready to give up, my brother heard something through his open passenger window. “Stop,” he said. “I heard something.” Milton got out to search behind the apartment fence. Nothing.

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“I thought I heard his chain rattle,” he said. I shrugged, not believing he could hear anything from a running car. Nevertheless, I suggested he look over the adjacent fence. He did. And there stood Buddy. My brother called his dog into the car, and the three of us rode off into the Vegas sunset, happier than any dog lover ought to be. Back in Milton’s neighborhood, a half-dozen friends greeted us, rejoicing in Buddy’s homecoming. Three volunteers washed Buddy with a water hose from my RV parked beside my brother’s mobile home. Buddy showed his appreciation with warm-tongued kisses on the faces of all who accepted. The next day, Milton’s neighbor, Eva, offered to watch Buddy while Milton had a checkup at the VA.

Within minutes of arriving, a nurse referred my brother to the emergency room for his high blood pressure. When I called Eva to tell her we’d be late, there was no answer. Three hours went by, more calls, no answer.

wife and now he’d twice lost his only remaining companion. My brother was admitted to the hospital. He’d been noncompliant for years with his lifesaving medications and nearly paid the price for it. After a week in the hospital, his lab numbers were normal. Now, my

He’d lost his wife and now he’d twice lost his only remaining companion.

brother is physically cleaner and more clearheaded than he’s been in years. On the day before my brother was discharged, my phone rang. I reached for the phone, intending to send the unrecognized call to voicemail, but instead, I accidently answered it. “Have you lost a dog?” the caller asked.

Finally Eva called to say Buddy had leapt a 5-foot wall, likely searching for Milton and Debbie. There’s no way I can convey how hurt my brother was. He’d lost his

“Yes,” I say. “Yes.” “Well,” the woman said, “my name’s Mackenzie and I’d like to return your dog.” Mackenzie and I talked for 20 minutes. She offered to keep Buddy

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until Milton is able to care for Buddy. After I hung up, my brother and I couldn’t keep our celebration within the expected hospital noise levels. You may be asking yourself why I write a lost dog story for a spiritual column. Well, maybe because everyone loves a good dog story. But mostly because I think God is heartbroken in much the same way my brother was when we fall away from his loving presence. It’s “Amazing Grace” that causes us to sing, “I once was lost but now

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It Just Takes One A MIDTOWNER HELPS REVIVE HER NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

BY R.E. GRASWICH CITY BEAT

he has a methadone clinic next door and a bar across the street, but Angela Tillotson is fine with those neighbors. The real problem was a new breed of vagrant, menacing and aggressive, harassing Midtown residents around 21st Street. When several of these bad actors surrounded a neighbor on the sidewalk one night, Tillotson rushed in and drew the line. “I thought, hell no, this isn’t happening here right in front of my house,” she says. Tillotson managed to chase the men away, but the confrontation suggested a larger problem. When a neighborhood begins to suffer, how can one resident make a difference? In Midtown, Angela Tillotson found a solution. She became a case study in proactive, positive community action. “I literally had no idea how to handle the problem,” she says. “I didn’t know anything about city government or how the police work. I loved living in Midtown, but I seriously thought about moving out.” By coincidence, she noticed a poster promoting an upcoming “Cops & Coffee” session, where Sacramento police officers meet informally with

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Angela Tillotson is working to improve her neighborhood

citizens at coffee shops and discuss strategies for neighborhood safety. She met police officers and neighbors, homeless advocates and city staff. “Nobody pointed fingers,” she says. “Everybody’s attitude was, what’s going on? How can I help?” The cops told her to phone in every incident she witnessed. Many times, the police warned, the calls might be relegated to low priority, but collectively they would represent important data. Ultimately, the calls would improve the way the

police handled aggressive and confrontational vagrants in Midtown. “It was August last year, and I probably logged one call per day,” Tillotson says. “By September, it was half as many. In October, I made no calls.” That was her start in community activism, but there was much more to come. A police officer suggested Tillotson should attend a meeting of Newton Booth Neighborhoods Association. She doesn’t live in the Newton Booth neighborhood (she’s

about five blocks away), but the cop said it didn’t matter. At the meeting, she met more people, all helpful and working to solve problems. She decided to check out Midtown Neighborhood Association, which represents her part of town. She discovered an organization in the doldrums: inactive website, a couple of long-term, weary board members, minimal outreach. “The association is 25 years old, but it was in hibernation,” Tillotson says. “I thought a few of us might be interested in getting it going again.”

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3315 Folsom Blvd Starting with a group of just three other people, Tillotson and friends went to work. They gained appointments as board members, updated the bylaws, recruited new neighbors. In less than six months, Midtown Neighborhood Association had a 15-member board and 114 members. A board volunteer with tech skills rebuilt the website, midtownsac. org. “We saw the power of it,” says Tillotson, who became the chairperson. “Everyone understood that we were all about solving problems, not creating them. Our age range is 24 to 65, our membership is half female, and renters and owners are almost equally represented. We have an architect, a couple of lawyers, a librarian, teachers. I’m a research writer for the state. We welcome everybody.” Despite its reinvigorated status, Midtown Neighborhood Association hasn’t embarked on any crusades yet. The organization is still finding its path internally, building a structure, recruiting more members, getting to know each other. The bylaws, which hadn’t been dusted off in years, are being modernized. A strategic plan is being formulated. “We all understand that this is about a community,” Tillotson says. “It’s about where you live and how you can create a better environment. And we also know we have to have some fun. It’s not just about dealing with bad stuff.” So far, the born-again Midtown Neighborhood Association has avoided the personality and political squabbles that have wrecked similar groups. Differences of opinion are respected

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and tolerated. Singular issues don’t dominate. The Midtown board hopes to become a best-practice example of diversity and common goals. “I’m hopeful that we can change the stereotype of the neighborhood association,” Tillotson says. “We’re not about being exclusive. We’re not NIMBYs.” In a neighborhood filled with an array of professionals and laborers and homeless people and houses and businesses and taverns and even the methadone clinic near Tillotson’s residence, an open mind and patience are essential to solving community problems. “It doesn’t have to be about all these little factions, homeowners versus renters, residents versus businesses,” she says. “I was a person just doing my own thing. I thought my voice didn’t matter. Then things started happening in my neighborhood, and the universe just kind of pushed me in this direction.”

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Room for Everyone THREE GENERATIONS FIND THE PERFECT HOME

livia Darzell and her mother were intent upon finding just the right house: one that would accommodate Darzell, her husband, Richard Karp, their

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daughter and Darzell’s parents. “We had been looking at every house we could from Carmichael to Sacramento, thinking it would be great to find a family compound with a nice guesthouse,” Darzell explains. They found the perfect abode in Mariemont Estates tucked away in the Arden Arcade neighborhood. Built in the 1920s, the 2,600-square-foot adobe home included a guesthouse and a swimming pool. Originally a two-bedroom, one-bath house, the structure had undergone previous

renovations resulting in a new master bedroom, two bedrooms and a bath. Darzell, her husband and her parents purchased the house in 2011 and moved in two months after her mother was diagnosed with cancer. “We spent every weekend of that year with family barbecues and had friends over all the time,” she says. “And my daughter got to spend time with my parents.” Both her parents are now gone, and her daughter is 8 years old. Darzell felt it was a good time to remodel. With the help of designer Roxanne

Stellmacher, the home’s kitchen, dining room and family room now reflect the young family’s lifestyle while acknowledging Darzell’s parents. The interior was a collage of beige tones. Lighting was sparse, creating a cavelike atmosphere. The floors were dark parquet and faux Spanish tiles. A gas fireplace off the kitchen was never used. Storage in the kitchen was in short supply. The appliances were outdated. The biggest hurdle to creating a comfortable and convenient

kitchen /family room was a wall between the rooms that cut the space in half. “Lighter, brighter and upgrading the appliances were key components for me,” Darzell says. “And being able to marry the two rooms, which didn’t work as an openfloor-plan concept.” Renovations began in January. The family moved into the 961-square-foot guesthouse for three months during construction. Removing the obstructing wall and ripping up the old flooring made a huge difference. Darzell notes that once the floors were gone, the concrete slab and the beige adobe walls made the space look like an unfinished warehouse. “It looked pretty horrific at that point,” she says. Sleek engineered hardwood flooring replaced the original floor. The adobe walls were given a coat of warm gray, which unified the space. The unused fireplace became a commodious pantry. Removing the wall created enough space for a 5-by-9-foot island.

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ACCESSORIES AND KEEPSAKES FROM DARZELL’S MOTHER ARE WOVEN INTO THE DECORATING SCHEME.

Like the new counters, it is topped with creamy white marble. The couple introduced several small-scale innovations into the kitchen that allow their daughter to participate in preparing family meals. With the microwave tucked into a low cubby in the island, she can easily heat up food. Drawers have built-in pegs indicating the exact spot where dishes belong. Soft-close mechanisms on all cabinets and drawers alleviate any slamming sounds. “The only thing she can’t put away are glasses,” Darzell says. “She was really excited about the chores when I first told her about the idea of her helping out more. Now she’s not so thrilled.” The backsplash of white arabesque-shaped tiles highlights the new farmhouse sink. The faucet by Rohl is a small work of art. A dazzling modern brass chandelier, custom made in New Orleans, adds additional sparkle to the sumptuous space. Light pours in from a large skylight. Every one of Darzell’s friends comments on the new skylight. “Which is funny because the skylight has always been there,” Darzell explains. “Now it makes sense. Everything was so dim, and the skylight wasn’t highlighted like it is now.” Darzell kept the original yellow tiles surrounding the family room fireplace. “I am not a yellow person, but I wanted to keep them as a nod to the history of the house and the sort of bohemian look they have,” she says.

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The new mantle, custom-stained to harmonize with the new flooring and wall color, stylishly camouflages the wiring for the room’s media. “Our contractor, Joedy Zapara of JAZ Developments, spent a few days mixing and layering stains for the effect,” Darzell explains. With a mother who was an antiques dealer and having worked in real estate for 12 years, Darzell knows what she likes. But when it came to putting her wishes into a plan of action, she faltered. Stellmacher helped translate ideas into reality. Rejecting out-of-the-box Pottery Barn looks, Stellmacher believes in blending vintage, traditional and modern pieces to reflect her clients’ lives and interests. Accessories and keepsakes from Darzell’s mother are woven into the decorating scheme. Off the dining room, a nook holds books her mother collected. A portrait of her grandfather, who founded Camellia Symphony, hangs nearby. A painting in the dining room reflects his interest in music. “I wanted to marry designer functionality with comfort and livability for a young family,” Stellmacher says. “And make sure we paid tribute to family members.” If you know of a home you think should be featured in Inside Publications, contact Julie Foster at foster.julie91@yahoo.com. n

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Mosquito Menace WHAT WE’RE DOING TO FIGHT THE BITE

BY DR. AMY ROGERS SCIENCE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

n a 2014 blog post, Bill Gates asked, “What is the most dangerous animal on Earth?” Defined as the one that kills the most humans, the answer might surprise you: It’s mosquitoes. Mosquitoes cause the deaths of roughly 1 million people each year (most from malaria) because they’re vectors. A vector is an insect or animal that transmits a disease to other animals or humans. In Sacramento, mosquitoes spread West Nile virus, Western equine encephalomyelitis virus, St. Louis encephalitis virus and canine heartworm. In the early 1900s, malaria was also a serious local threat. Thanks to mosquito control efforts, the only malaria cases in our area occur in travelers returning from foreign lands. Zika transmission is not a concern at present; the types of mosquitoes that can carry Zika virus are not found in Sacramento or Yolo County. But new mosquito-borne viruses like Zika could emerge at any time. Mosquitoes are therefore more than a nuisance. They’re a threat to public health. In 1946, a mosquito abatement district was created by

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voters in the Sacramento region. Later, the renamed SacramentoYolo Mosquito and Vector Control District (MVCD) added ticks (vectors for Lyme disease) and wasps to its services. Like other California independent special districts, MVCD pools resources across city and county lines to provide a focused, essential service. It’s governed by a 12-member board of trustees appointed by the counties and incorporated cities in its jurisdiction. The district is funded by property taxes and has specific powers authorized by law. MVCD’s main job is to monitor mosquitoes and their diseases, and to take actions to “fight the bite”—to minimize mosquito populations and

their impacts on people. Six of more than 20 local species of mosquitoes are significant for public health. Each carries different diseases and has different feeding and breeding habits. Some species are most active in summer and fall, others in late winter through early spring. Some prefer to feed on mammals, others on birds. Some lay eggs in rice fields, others in tree holes, and another in foul water such as drainage basins. For all mosquitoes, the life cycle is the same. An adult lays a raft of eggs on the surface of water. Larvae hatch and turn into pupae just under the water’s surface. Adults emerge and fly away in as little as a week.

Mosquitoes will breed just about anywhere that still water collects. Agricultural sites (especially rice fields) and storm-water systems can yield a lot of mosquitoes. Urban sources include fish ponds, unmaintained swimming pools, containers, bird baths, blocked roof gutters, irrigated lawns, cemetery vases, pet dishes and abandoned tires. As part of a multipronged approach called integrated pest management, MVCD educates people about their role in mosquito control. The district encourages actions that deprive mosquitoes of breeding habitat, and actions to prevent mosquito bites, which spread disease. Here are their recommendations to the public, summarized as the “Seven D’s”: Drain any standing water on your property. Dawn and dusk are when mosquitoes are most active, so stay indoors. When outdoors, dress appropriately with long sleeves and pants. Defend yourself with insect repellent. Check door and window screens; repair any holes. If you have a problem or question, call the district. MVCD uses science-based surveillance and testing programs to measure vector activity. The district observes mosquito populations over time in all habitats of Sacramento and Yolo counties. They use traps with carbon dioxide as a lure to catch and count adult females, the only mosquitoes that bite and take a blood meal. (Males innocently dine on flower nectar.) Weekly mosquito counts are posted online. Collected females are also tested for viruses to see if there is disease in the population, and how prevalent it is.

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Driving While Stoned IF POT IS LEGALIZED, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR THE ROAD?

If pot use has demonstrable negative physical and mental impacts on driving ability, why are the overall safety impacts less than clear? Studies indicate usual impacts are small, not dramatic, and that pot smokers typically compensate for their highs. They drive more slowly and may follow farther behind other vehicles. This is distinctly different than the risky behavior of drunk drivers.

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ome November, in addition to choosing a president, Californians will vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana. Polls show a majority in favor. If pot is legal, what will the effects be on driving safety? Can we expect millions of our fellow citizens soon to be like Cheech and Chong, spaced out in their smoke-filled van trying to figure out whether they are driving or parked?

If pot is legal, what will the effects be on driving safety? Despite years of experience with legal marijuana in Colorado, Washington state and the Netherlands, it’s unclear what the overall safety impacts on driving will be. Many drivers already have marijuana’s best-known active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), in their systems. A

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey of weekend nighttime drivers showed 12.6 percent tested positive for THC— more than the 8.3 percent who had alcohol in their systems. Access to marijuana, whether medically approved or illegal, is already high. Will more drivers be driving high after legalization? Maybe, but that’s an unknown. Further, while one might guess more drivers will have THC in their bodies, that doesn’t mean they are high and impaired. That’s because THC persists in the body for days and weeks, long after the high has come and gone. Being stoned and driving is problematic. NORML (National Organization for the Reform of

Marijuana Laws) recommends against it, saying, “Responsible cannabis consumers never operate motor vehicles in an impaired condition.” Smoking pot affects psychomotor skills. The effects are dose related. People who are stoned have slower reaction times and trouble making decisions in emergency situations. Driving impaired is never a good idea, whether the impairment is caused by weed, alcohol or prescription drugs. It is also illegal, something that won’t change with the new law. It should be noted that being high on medically approved marijuana is no excuse for driving with less than sober caution. The substantial DUI penalties still apply.

Internet insurance company CEO James Shaffer has said, “Marijuana users often say that when they are high, they feel like they are driving 60 miles per hour but actually are only going 30 miles per hour. When somebody is drunk driving, on the other hand, they often feel like they are driving 30 miles per hour, but they are actually driving 80 miles per hour. This is what makes alcohol dangerous behind the wheel and marijuana safe.” It may not be accurate to describe marijuana as safe, but there is evidence that it is a safer drug than alcohol. If people substitute getting stoned for drinking, road danger could decrease. In fact, it has in some places. Fatal crashes have declined in states that allow medical marijuana. Still, keeping impaired drivers off the road and how to do that are issues. Colorado and Washington

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Sex and the Single Squash THE REPRODUCTIVE CHALLENGES OF PERPETUATING POLLINATION

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our garden is growing. Plants are healthy and blooming steadily. Yet for some reason, you don’t get a good crop of fruit. If all the conditions—sunlight, water, fertilizer—are right, what’s the problem? It’s possible that the flowers weren’t pollinated adequately. Just as babies are conceived when sperm and egg unite, most flowering plants require transfer of pollen from the male part of the flower (the stamen) to the female part (the pistil) to set fruit. A few hundred years ago, it was considered indecent to talk about plant sex. In the 18th century, a Swedish scientist named Carl Linnaeus developed a plant classification system that focused on the sexual parts of flowers. This was a highly controversial approach, not only because it was a radically different way to group plants, but also because he spoke frankly and poetically about flowers being a plant’s marital bed, populated with multiple husbands surrounding a single wife. Plant polygamy! Linnaeus and botanical illustrators of the time were decried as plant pornographers. Today, nothing seems too shocking when it comes to sex, and the fact

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botanical terms, perfect flowers have both male and sexual parts. Cucurbits bear flowers that are either fully male or fully female. How do you tell the difference? The male flowers are smaller and tend to point up. The female flowers are bigger and more open, with an ovary at the base of the flower that looks like a miniature fruit. Unless it is fertilized through pollination, this ovary will turn yellow, wither and drop off the plant. Both sexes of squash flowers are borne singly, but melon and cucumber male flowers bloom in small clusters. Just as in human reproduction,

sometimes their timing is off. Male flowers often bloom prematurely. Female flowers are receptive to pollen only on the day that they open, so they must have a male flower nearby and bees (usually a honeybee) to bear the pollen to its center so that it can travel down the internal pollen tubes and fertilize the ovum. With the decline in honeybee population, problems with fruit set on cucurbits in home gardens are increasing. You can take matters into your own hands. A UC Davis publication describes how to physically transfer pollen yourself,

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daytime highs are above 90 degrees. UC Davis says that “pounding the stakes of staked tomatoes or tapping blossom stems three times per week in midday when flowers are open may help to set fruit.” I’ve read elsewhere that vibrating tomato plants with an electric toothbrush will help distribute pollen, but that doesn’t seem like a serious suggestion. If you’ve tried growing corn and have found that the ears fail to fill with kernels, it was because insufficient pollen fell from the tassels to the silks. It’s usually advised to plant in blocks of at least 16 plants, four rows across, in order to ensure full pollination. You could manually pollinate the ears, too, if you are really desperate to grow a small amount of corn. It’s not really a jungle out there in your garden. It’s a singles party! If you like, you can join in the fun. Anita Clevenger is a Sacramento County UC Master Gardener. For answers to gardening questions, call 876-5338 or go to sacmg.ucanr.edu n

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transforms low-income students, ages 4 to 18, into published authors and confident writers, developing strong readers and inspired writers who lead a higher quality of life due to increased literacy skills and improved academics. The Big DoG gifts will help transform 800 low-income youth into published authors, confident writers and healthier humans who can express themselves professionally and creatively.

SINAG-TALA FILIPINO THEATER AND PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION SFTPAA was awarded the Sacramento Arts Blast Off Challenge prize for first gift to an arts organization. The only FilipinoAmerican performing arts training organization of its kind north of the Bay Area, it works to train and promote theater and performing arts through the study, interpretation and staging of works of Filipino musical, dance, literary and cultural artists. Each year, the Theatrical Revue offers 12 weeks of free training in basic artistic and business aspects of the theater and performing arts. Participation is open to children, teens and adults of all backgrounds and skill levels Led by master artists, the training consists of workshops and rehearsals and culminates in a professionally staged annual theater production during the first weekend of December. The Revue involves some 100 singers, actors, dancers and musicians each year and a similar

number of production volunteers. Workshops and rehearsals will begin in late August. Visit sftpaa.org for more information.

THE FIRST TEE OF GREATER SACRAMENTO The First Tee won a prize for raising the most dollars during a particular period. The group works to enrich the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. First Teeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funvitational tournament will be held Friday, July 29, at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. The entry fee is $150 per player or $300 per team, which includes green fees, golf cart, tee prize, range balls and awards luncheon. Adult golfers may sign up individually, and they will be paired with a First Tee junior partner. To learn more or to register, visit thefirstteesacramento.org.

SACRAMENTO SPLASH Winner of a prize for most unique donors during a particular period, Sacramento Splash is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping local children understand and value their natural world through science education and outdoor exploration. Splash offers a variety of environmental science programs designed to introduce area kids to the wonders of science by teaching them about local habitats. The Splash Education Center is a private facility that houses Sacramento Splash and

the Sacramento Valley Conservancy. The building is located at Mather Field, facilitating exploration of more than 1,000 acres of high-quality vernal pool grasslands that surround it. Learn more at sacsplash.org.

CENTER FOR LANDBASED LEARNING This hourly-dollars winner is dedicated to creating the next generation of farmers, as well as teaching youth about the importance of agriculture and natural resource conservation. With 40 acres at the Farm on Putah Creek in Winters, the center holds education programs at the California Farm Academy. All field trip inquiries must be made via email. For field trips and educational programs, contact fopcfieldtrips@ gmail.com; to inquire about adult tours and farm visits, contact jen@ landbasedlearning.org.

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Hot Wax THIS ARTIST CREATES SIZZLING ART USING AN ANCIENT TECHNIQUE

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here. I’m excited to see who’s going to be showing up for classes in the 916.” King has taught at Christian Brothers High School, where she gave several special presentations this spring. Students created pieces of their own that were shown at B Street Theatre. “The students could copy my work or use a similar process,” King explains. “I presented a variety of styles: I demonstrated a landscape with a limited color palette, talked about how to break down an abstract painting, and even set up a mini encaustic studio. So the show was very eclectic.”

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ou’ve never heard anyone talk so passionately about encaustic—an ancient artistic medium that involves painting with hot wax—until you’ve talked to Jaya King. “It’s the rock ’n’ roll of mediums,” says King, who has used the medium almost exclusively for the past seven years. “You’re painting with a torch instead of a brush—how rock ’n’ roll is that? There’s something just a little bit different with encaustic. It’s alluring and not a medium you see very often. It’s so distinctive that you can’t help but be curious about it and want to get your hands on it. Being an ancient medium, it warrants a lot of respect. You need to start with the history. Once you do, it’s addicting. It’s like, how much further down the rabbit hole can you go?” King first became enamored with encaustic when she picked up a book called “The Art of Encaustic Painting” by Joanne Mattera. (King calls it “the encaustic Bible.”) The Palo Alto area native was intrigued by the images she saw. Before long, she traded in her acrylics and gouache to experiment with this hot medium. “I’m entirely self-taught in encaustic,” says King, who travels from her home on horse property in Thornton just outside Lodi to teach classes and show her art in the Bay Area and Sacramento. “I wanted to figure out how I could bring my own artistic expression to it, to stand out from the crowd.” King is no stranger to standing out—she was given a solo show at

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“When I was little and would draw on the wall or generally make a mess, my parents would take a picture before painting over it." Artist Jaya King

Stanford University when she was 24. She notes that the creative talents she displayed early (“I was born with a crayon in my hand,” she says) were able to bloom thanks to her family’s encouragement. “I’ve always been supported doing art. I have my parents to thank for that,” King says. “When I was little and would draw on the wall or generally make a mess, my parents would take a picture before painting over it. My mom told me that my art box would always be full with good-

quality art supplies, and she and my dad have always been here for me. Now my mom even takes my art classes!” King doesn’t take this support for granted. In fact, she tries to emulate it for her students, both adults and high-schoolers. “My classes have been primarily based in the South Bay, but now that I’m getting them started here, it’s very exciting to have a new range of students,” King says. “There’s a new mindset, a new energy, a new vibe

The students were so engaged and paying such close attention, it was like moths to a flame. These young adults are the next generation of artists, they’re going to carry the torch—no pun intended—so the sooner you can teach them about these unique mediums, the more accessible they’ll be.” King says encaustic has experienced a sharp rise in interest over the past few years, which both excites her for the future and

makes her role as an educator more important. “Encaustic is not melting crayons,” King says. “Don’t do that, by the way; you’re melting petroleum products! Part of my mission as an encaustic artist is to educate the world about that difference. Respect has to be paid to the medium. You need to know what you’re using. If you’re heating

something up, you should know what it is.” King teaches her students an even more crucial lesson: how to see themselves as artists. “When you’re selling your art, there’s a shift in how you think creatively,” King says. “There’s a poignant mirror that comes up. You look at your work and wonder, ‘Is it worth it? Will this sell?’ Then you

go beyond that and start thinking, ‘Am I worth it?’ It’s up to you to deal with the public scrutiny, to not be offended by it, to not be afraid of painting something ‘bad.’ It squelches the creative spirit. So instead, when I start a painting, I focus on the nostalgic smell of beeswax that comes from the encaustic when you turn on the electricity. That subtle aroma

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$1,339,000 $400,300 $450,000 $550,000 $409,900 $440,000 $469,000 $750,000 $385,000 $430,000 $740,000 $750,000 $469,000 $705,000 $518,050 $599,000 $355,000 $450,000 $459,000 $525,000 $459,000 $529,950

95821 ARDEN-ARCADE 4305 DENNIS WAY 2708 BUTANO DR 3819 COUNTRY HAVEN CT 2261 DUNLAP DR 2900 GLACIER ST 4431 PASADENA AVE 2815 CALLE VISTA WAY 2681 CREEKSIDE LN 3508 SAINT GEORGE DR 3518 MULHOLLAND WAY 2350 TAMARACK WAY 3917 LORETO WAY 2512 ANNA WAY 2832 VERNA WAY 2551 CATALINA DR 2370 PURINTON DR 3366 HORSESHOE DR 3813 PASADENA AVE #26 2841 ALAMITOS WAY 2804 AVALON DR 3605 WOODCREST RD 2229 BURNEY WAY 2393 RAINBOW AVE 3644 SEAN DR 2671 WRIGHT ST 3419 CHENU AVE 3211 BALMORAL DR 3107 IVA WAY 3913 WOODPOINTE CIR 2024 EL CAMINO AVE

$305,000 $277,500 $430,000 $150,000 $255,000 $390,000 $563,500 $775,000 $234,555 $280,000 $300,000 $380,000 $190,000 $250,000 $280,000 $290,000 $188,500 $226,500 $252,000 $269,000 $335,000 $225,000 $249,000 $276,000 $280,000 $299,000 $242,500 $269,000 $360,000 $190,000

95822 SOUTH LAND PARK 7501 GEORGICA WAY 2429 36TH AVE 1537 STERLING ST 1968 67TH AVE 2328 KNIGHT WAY 2131 VOLLAN WAY 2048 NIANTIC WAY 4805 S LAND PARK DR 1935 NIANTIC WAY 1436 ARVILLA DR 1708 POTRERO WAY

$228,000 $265,000 $168,000 $189,444 $225,000 $189,950 $225,000 $540,000 $185,000 $275,500 $455,000

2319 51ST AVE 7343 SPRINGMAN ST 4531 ATTAWA AVE 1609 65TH AVENUE 7412 TROON WAY 7513 COLLINGWOOD ST 1137 DERICK WAY 4716 NORM CIR 3269 WATER MILL WAY 5955 GLORIA DR 1127 CHARGENE WAY 937 ROEDER WAY 2331 S MANGRUM AVE 7508 E TAMOSHANTER WAY 6030 MCLAREN AVE 3261 TORRANCE AVE 7398 21ST ST 6739 FERRIER CT 7456 RED WILLOW ST 5621 DANA WAY 4622 JOAQUIN WAY 2224 22ND AVE 4240 WARREN AVE 7533 COSGROVE WAY 2174 60TH AVE 1832 63RD AVE 2152 22ND AVE 7019 REMO WAY 4401 CUSTIS AVE 4625 SUNSET DR

95825 ARDEN

$193,000 $201,000 $289,000 $262,000 $158,409 $273,000 $405,000 $469,000 $260,000 $355,000 $393,000 $462,000 $182,000 $199,000 $210,000 $250,000 $197,500 $205,000 $215,000 $285,000 $373,250 $399,000 $417,500 $208,000 $275,000 $275,000 $350,000 $157,500 $282,700 $575,000

3279 VIA GRANDE $159,000 2470 LARKSPUR LN #359 $144,000 792 WOODSIDE LANE EAST #9 $177,000 1523 HOOD RD #J $137,000 2430 PAVILIONS PLACE LN #605 $510,000 730 WOODSIDE LANE EAST #11 $104,000 2280 HURLEY WAY #24 $128,900 2470 NORTHROP AVE #4 $159,000 3229 CASITAS BONITOS $175,000 2430 PAVILIONS PLACE LN #308 $535,000 1326 OAK TERRACE CT #7 $116,000 1520 HOOD RD #F $140,000 1121 COMMONS DR $350,000 1236 COMMONS DR $450,000 987 FULTON AVE #474 $100,000 1519-D HOOD $125,000 2232 MEADOWBROOK RD $325,000 3173 ELLINGTON CIR $325,000 1519 HOOD RD #26E $125,000 2326 SWARTHMORE DR $350,000 1600 GANNON DR $155,000 2309 LANSING WAY $175,000 2455 SANDRINGHAM RD $193,000 2325 PENNLAND DR $314,000 707 ELMHURST $385,000 425 HARTNELL PL $470,000 2414 POST OAK $120,000 2443 MEADOWBROOK $320,000 811 DUNBARTON CIR $322,000 2212 LANDON LN $327,500 802 COMMONS DR $365,000 898 WOODSIDE E LN #4 $185,000 1613 GANNON DR $218,400 711 ELMHURST CIR $393,000 2236 WOODSIDE LN #12 $120,000

3286 VIA GRANDE 2543 EXETER SQUARE LN

95831 GREENHAVEN, SOUTH LAND PARK

1174 CEDAR TREE WAY 385 MARINER POINT WAY 7262 CAMINO DEL REY ST 24 RIO VIALE CT 6970 WATERVIEW WAY 960 GREENSTAR WAY 11 TRIUMPH CT 18 HAVEN CT 353 LIGHT HOUSE WAY 7724 RIVER GROVE CIR 6985 WATERVIEW WAY 30 RIO VIALE CT 7107 POCKET RD 6308 SEASTONE WAY 810 PORTUGAL WAY 6360 HOLSTEIN WAY 9 ELLEN ROSE CT 976 SHELLWOOD WAY 7449 BRAERIDGE WAY 6850 WESTMORELAND WAY 711 ROUNDTREE CT 354 RIVERTREE WAY 6761 FREEHAVEN DR 37 SPRINGBROOK CIR 490 DE MAR DR 382 AQUAPHER WAY 753 HARVEY WAY 6160 WYCLIFFE WAY

95864 ARDEN

$185,000 $250,000

$335,000 $305,000 $350,000 $372,500 $375,000 $630,000 $686,072 $315,000 $425,000 $380,000 $355,000 $369,000 $465,000 $350,000 $239,000 $605,000 $560,000 $425,000 $433,000 $328,000 $145,000 $427,000 $395,900 $475,000 $334,200 $355,000 $373,000 $610,000

1448 SEBASTIAN WAY $195,000 531 GROVESNOR CT $1,049,000 720 MORRIS $693,000 550 MORRIS WAY $1,190,000 3725 DUBAC WAY $313,000 1400 WATT AVE $332,000 4543 LAURELWOOD WAY $441,500 3420 BARRINGTON RD $165,000 2221 IONE ST $300,000 1864 VENUS DR $320,000 2033 CERES WAY $331,000 3635 LAS PASAS WAY $720,000 450 GAYLORD CT $810,000 1409 GLADSTONE DR $180,000 1401 WATT AVE $225,000 4450 CLYTIE $364,900 2600 HUNTINGTON ROAD $649,000 2151 ROCKWOOD DR $700,000 3840 LAS PASAS WAY $845,000 3008 HUNTINGTON RD $779,000 3337 NORTHROP AVE $240,000 69 SARATOGA CIR $525,000 2660 KADEMA DR $725,000 3341 MAYFAIR DR $189,000 3241 MAYFAIR DR $227,000 3710 LUSK DR $230,000 2431 CATALINA DR $290,000 4243 AVILA LN $324,900 437 SIERRA LN $618,900 3840 CRESTA WAY $649,000 3016 HUNTINGTON RD $751,000 1304 GLENWOOD RD $198,000 2401 ANDRADE WAY $267,500 4313 BAYWOOD WAY $375,500 900 WATT AVE $495,000

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Modern + minimalistic. Come to Tahoe Park! 3 bed / 1 bath. Approx. 1144 sqft + basement $330,000 Jennifer Hayes 798-1786

Garden of the Gods – 3 bd/2 updated full baths Gorgeous kitchen with granite countertops $389,000 JoAnn Kaleel 402-1817

Exciting new development of brand NEW homes in Elmhurst. Inspirational design abounds! $459,000 Elizabeth Weintraub 233-6759

New home! 3 master suites. Close to UC Davis Med Med Center. Maximum entertainment space! Must see! $479,000 Elizabeth Weintraub 233-6759

First time on the market since 1950 Hardwood Áoors, classic tile, East Sac $475,000 Pettit Gilwee 330-0490

Adorable East Sac 3 bedroom, hdwd, cute kit. Fireplace, nice yard with covered patio $435,000 Kathy Pardun 247-7030

This adorable condo just got a facelift in the kitchen to add vaulted ceilings $190,000 SoÀa Lopez 225-4049 Keith Mikoff 529-0815

Duplex near East Portal park. 1 bedroom units. Needs updating. Potential! $340,000 Andy Thielen 454-3778

A lot of house – 3 bd / 3 ba. Huge fam rm w/ Àreplace, eat in kitchen, formal living & dining $399,000 Elena Friedman 606-0821

Charming South Land Park home, 4 bedrooms Hardwood Áoors, large family room $429,000 Pettit Gilwee 330-0490

Stunning South Land Park Hills 4 bed / 2 ½ bath. Open Ár plan, master suite, remodeled kitchen, solar pool $575,000 Patricia Yochum 519-0207

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TO DO

THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Photographs & Works on Paper Opens Thursday, July 3 (artist reception on Saturday, July 9, 6-9:30 p.m.) Jon Stevenson Gallery, 2020 I St. facebook.com/JonStevensonGallery

The show of photographs by Jamil Hellu and works on paper by David King brings together two talented artists working in very different styles. David King’s work in recent years has focused on collage, but more recently on experimental drawing and painting techniques that he ﬁnds more immediate. Jamil Hellu is a San Francisco-based photographer whose recent series has documented the everyday moments of his long-term partnership. Exhibition runs through July 30.

"The Universe 2" by David King is a 36" square collage at the Jon Stephenson Gallery

Block Party

Art in the Community Saturday, July 9, noon-7 p.m.

jL By Jessica Laskey River City Previews

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Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd. 808-1059, crockerartmuseum.org

Say howdy to your neighbors at this month’s installment of the Crocker Art Museum’s new Block by Block program. In partnership with Sol Collective and Sojourner Truth Museum, each block party will celebrate the neighborhood in which it’s held by showcasing local artists, entertainers and vendors. “We really want to highlight the creativity that exists in Sacramento’s unique neighborhoods that often gets overlooked,” says Daphne Burgess, project manager of Block by Block. “There will be interactive art experiences, live music, visual arts, performing arts—and it might be your neighbor who’s performing.” July’s event will feature the artwork of Art + Impact grant recipient Gioia Fonda, whose “Give a Fork” sculpture raises awareness about food scarcity and is composed of household forks donated by local residents.

“The Totalitarians”

A play by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb Through July 24 Capital Stage, 2215 J St. 995-5464, capstage.org

Channeling the subversive spirit of “The Colbert Report,” “The Totalitarians” is a viciously funny vivisection of the farcical frenzy that is American politics. When dopey Nebraska candidate (and former roller derby star) Penelope Easter surges in popularity following a go-for-broke speech, her adviser Francine embarks on a wild ride of professional and personal upheaval as she ﬁghts to push her client onto the national stage.

America the Beautiful

Classical concert featuring Brennen Milton and Michael Dale Sunday, July 10, 3 p.m. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. 808-1182, crockerartmuseum.org

Listen in as clarinetist Milton and pianist Dale of the Sacramento Baroque Soloists celebrate the gusto of 20th-century American composers in a concert that will pay tribute to the musical geniuses of our fair nation. The program will include compositions from Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein, as well as Willson Osborne’s lyrically abstract “Rhapsody” and Cody Bennett’s compelling “Subconscious Re-animation.” Don’t miss the Prelude Tour preceding the concert at 1 and 2 p.m.

Brennen Milton performs at the Crocker

Three’s Company

“Interconnected,” featuring artwork by Laurelin Gilmore, Susan Silvester and Jill Allyn Stafford Saturday, July 9, 6-9 p.m. (opening reception) ARTHOUSE on R, 1021 R St. arthouseonr.com

Feel the connection among a trio of talented women when artists Gilmore, Silvester and Stafford blend their different styles to form a cohesive whole. Gilmore’s focus is on ﬁgurative fantasy, with a preference for creatures that cross species boundaries, while Silvester’s work features prints in oil, digital, oil on canvas and wood panel, and some mixed media. Stafford is a collage artist and her work for this show was created substantially from old prints, notes, paintings and sketches provided by her fellow comrades-in-smocks.

“Let Them Know” collage by Jill Allyn Stafford at ARTHOUSE on R

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Unbreakable

Glass for the New Millennium: Masterworks from the KaplanOstergaard Collection July 10 through Oct. 2 Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. 808-1182, crockerartmuseum.org

What do you get when you put the work of more than 70 dynamic global artists pushing at the “glass” ceiling in one exhibition? A gleaming collection of modern glasswork from the likes of visionary artists Richard Marquis, Marvin Lipofsky, Dale Chihuly, Klaus Moje and others. This show is part of the Crocker’s Summer of Glass, inspired by the installation of Chihuly’s iconic “Golden Teal Chandelier” in the Teel Family Pavilion lobby earlier this year.

Life Is a Cabaret “Seussical” July 12-17 “Cabaret” July 26-31

Wells Fargo Pavilion, 1419 H St. 557-1999, californiamusicaltheatre.org

You know summer has come to Sacramento when Music Circus is in full swing under the air-conditioned big top. This month, explore the witty, wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss like you’ve never seen it before in “Seussical,” a delightfully zany musical for the whole family. Then hold onto your bowler hat for a chance of pace with the dark underbelly of Kander and Ebb’s “Cabaret.” Join the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble inside Berlin’s infamous Kit Kat Klub as life outside in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more troubled.

Artmix “Reggae”

Thursday, July 14, 5-9 p.m. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. 808-1182, crockerartmuseum.org

Get hyped about the sights and sounds of reggae culture with Sacramento’s own Dee Jay Hype, a battle of bass guitars, awesome art and a bizarre bazaar. Enjoy food and drink discounts during happy hour from 5-6 p.m. and $5 drink specials all night (the event is for guests 21 and over). And don’t forget to take advantage of the free bike valet service for all ArtMix events through September!

King Hopeton will perform at Artmix "Reggae"

We Salute You Through Sept. 5 Blue Star Museums sacmuseums.org

"Exploration 168" by Steve Klein is part of Glass for the New Millennium at the Crocker

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Seven Sacramento area museums will honor active duty military personnel and their families by offering free admission through Labor Day as part of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and museums across the country. The seven local museums participating in Blue Star Museums are the Aerospace Museum of California, California Agriculture Museum, California Automobile Museum, California Museum, Crocker Art Museum, Fairytale Town and the Sacramento History Museum. The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), National Guard and Reserve members and up to ﬁve immediate family members. Before planning a visit, be sure to contact the individual museums for hours of operation.

Reflections of History

The Luster of Ages: Ancient Glass from the Marcy Friedman Collection July 17 through Oct. 16 Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. 808-1182, crockerartmuseum.org

Can’t get enough of the shiny objects from the Crocker’s “Glass for the New Millennium” exhibition? Take a gander at glasswork from throughout history plucked from Friedman’s impressive personal collection. The ageless beauty of glass can be seen in examples from the sixth century B.C. to the period of Roman rule in the eastern Mediterranean. The collection’s 50 pieces, which include brightly colored miniature amphorae and lustrous perfume bottles, reﬂect the forms and inﬂuences of Greek, Roman and Phoenician cultures in the Holy Land.

Twisted Sacramento Salon game night at the Crocker

Twisted, Sister!

The Twisted Sacratomato Salon Thursday, July 28, 6-9 p.m. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. 808-1182, crockerartmuseum.org

Game night at the Crocker is back! In honor of Sacratomato Week, the Twisted Sacratomato Salon celebrates the art of play with pub trivia, strategy games, coloring books and plenty of gallery fun. Enjoy a no-host cash bar and docentled tours throughout the evening and enter to win raffle prizes.

Mais Oui!

“The French Connection” concert featuring vocalists Zachary Gordin and Carrie Hennessey Sunday, July 24, 2 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1701 L St. 444-0874, stjohnslc.org

Hear the beautiful music the human voice can create when acclaimed vocalists Gordin and Hennessey perform the music of Reynaldo Hahn, Gabriel Faurè, Francis Poulenc, Jules Massenet and other French composers in collaboration with pianist Bryan Nies. Baritone and San Francisco native Gordin started his career as a boy soprano soloist in the Golden Gate Boys Choir and has since matured into lead roles at opera companies across the country and recitals around the world. Sacramento resident and shimmering soprano Hennessey has sung leading roles in world and regional premieres of theatrical opera pieces (she debuted as Blanche DuBois in André Previn’s “A Streetcar Named Desire” during the 2014-15 season) all over the United States and in classical repertoires here and in Europe.

"Angel in Adoration" by Jean Goodwin Ames is on display at the Crocker

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Lofty Ambition EAT, DRINK AND SHOP AT WAREHOUSE ARTIST LOFTS

BY GREG SABIN RESTAURANT INSIDER

few months ago, I wrote a piece on Fox & Goose Public House, that longtime anchor of R Street. For more than four decades, that convivial watering hole has held down the corner of 10th and R streets. Over the past few years, however, the rest of R Street has blossomed into a vibrant arts and entertainment district. Smack dab in the center of that new and vibrant district is a multiuse, transit-friendly, mixed-income residential and retail building called Warehouse Artist Lofts, known as WAL. Combining more than 100 residential units with retail and restaurant space, this thoughtful project was made possible by an impressive combination of public and private funds. The residential units cater almost exclusively to visual artists, musicians and dancers. Part of the rental application is actually a statement of one’s artistic vision. At one corner of WAL, you’ll find the novel Bottle & Barlow, part bar, part barbershop. The brainchild of high-profile barber Anthony Giannotti and bar star Jayson Wilde, the unique joint pours excellent drinks in a decidedly art deco space, and clips hair in an equally vintage-styled tonsorial parlor. The unique setup flummoxed city health inspectors for weeks as they tried to figure out how to evaluate the place. Their main concern was how to keep the hair out of the hair of the dog, if you know what I mean.

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Lunch from Fish Face Poke Bar

But once it was all figured out, and a small hallway separated the barbers from the bartenders, it was full speed ahead at this standout spot. Down the street, a few steps from Bottle & Barlow, is WAL Public Market, a collection of eateries and retail shops tucked into the first floor of the historic warehouse. There you’ll find storefronts specializing in vintage records, vintage clothing,

handmade rugs and custom handmade shoes. In the front of the Public Market are two small eateries: Fish Face Poke Bar and Metro Kitchen + Drinkery. The two kitchens offer distinctly different dining experiences and provide a fresh, vibrant take on the kind of dishes perfect for a Sacramento summer. Fish Face specializes in Hawaiian poke. Poke was a dish favored by

fishermen as a way to snack on the bits and ends of freshly caught fish after the filleting was done. Traditional poke consists of raw, cubed ahi tuna mixed with soy sauce, sesame seeds, onions and whatever other treats you have on hand. At Fish Face, they’ve got a lot on hand. Seriously, a lot. At the Fish Face counter, you can create your own poke bowl from more than 25 ingredients, including ahi, salmon, mussels, sturgeon and shrimp. Sauces range from traditional sesame soy to the decidedly more adventurous creamy cilantro pesto. Other add-ins like cilantro, jalapenos, rice crisps and chili flakes can also be used to spice up your bowl. If you, like me, have a hard time choosing which socks to wear in the morning, all these choices might be overwhelming. But have no fear. The knowledgeable staff will walk you through the process or make you something they’re pretty sure you’ll like. Most days, you can order the special, an inventive mix of ingredients sure to titillate. On my last visit, the special poke was a beautiful mix of tuna, mussels, cilantro, mango, macadamia nuts and a few other flavors I couldn’t quite place. The textures were delightful and the flavors were spot on. Matched with a Japanese beer or sake, it’s a perfect summer’s eve meal. Facing Fish Face, Metro Kitchen + Drinkery serves an American menu of sandwiches and salads. The food is colorful, fresh and local. Lunch-bucket favorites like pastrami RESTAURANT page 77

Art Preview

GALLERY ART SHOWS IN JULY

Tim Collom Gallery will exhibit a group show called “Summer” through July 30. Shown right: “Beach House” by by Tim Collom. 915 20th St.; timcollomgallery.com

Artspace1616 will exhibit “Back in the Ring: New work by Joy Bertinuson” through July 31. Shown above:. “Back in the Ring,” china marker on panel. 1616 Del Paso Boulevard; facebook/artspace1616

The Jon Stevenson Gallery presents a show of photographs by Jamil Hellu and works on paper by David King. Shown above: “Mexico” by Hellu. The exhibition runs through July 30. 2020 I St.; facebook.com/JonStevensonGallery ARTHOUSE on R presents “Interconnected” featuring works by Jill Allyn Stafford, Susan Silvester & Laurelin Gilmore through Aug. 9. Shown above: “Beauty and Her Beast” by Susan Silvester. 1021 R Street; arthouseonr.com Archival Gallery presents the sculpture of 2 dynamic, yet different artists during the month of July. Sean Royal (shown left) bends traditional art by using non-traditional materials and James Powers presents his whimsical welded animals made using old tools and found objects. 3223 Folsom Blvd.; archivalframe.com

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HAVE INSIDE, WILL TRAVEL

1. Leslie Barger and Trish Harrington getting ready to board at Anini Beach in Hawaii 2. Dennis Brodsky and Liz Hunter hiking and ferrying around Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia 3. Suzanne and Jaff Auchterlonie at Parque Nacional Cayambe-Coca, Ecuador 4. Marty and Sam Azevedo at southern most end of the Pan American Highway in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina 5. Nate Garrigan and Camryn Albertalli with their grandparents, Lynn & Wayne Stokes, at Melbourne Beach, Florida 6. Kristy and Mike Fitzgerald take their honeymoon at Fairmont Le ChĂ˘teau Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec, Cananda

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Cooler Than Ever. Come visit us, get cool, and see our fresh, new look! Fish Face Poke Bar is one of many businesses located in the WAL Public Market on R Street

RESTAURANT FROM page 74 and egg salad sandwiches sit on the menu comfortably next to more modern options like a portobello and chimichurri sandwich and a roasted cauliflower, coconut-almond quinoa and avocado bowl. Much of the menu is either vegan or gluten-free or can be prepared that way if requested. The beet salad, simple and straightforward, is a perfect bowl. The beets, blood red and still with a hint of chew, mix beautifully with a smattering of goat cheese and pumpkin seeds.

Whether it’s a bowl of poke or quinoa, a Japanese hand roll or a tuna salad sandwich, the two eateries at WAL Public Market have you covered. If the beer or sake doesn’t suit your fancy, just take your tray of food down to Bottle & Barlow and grab a well-crafted cocktail. There’s a fine combination of taste and flavors at Warehouse Artist Lofts.

1001 FRONT STREET, HISTORICAL OLD SACRAMENTO 916-446-6768 WWW.LOVEMYFATS.COM

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INSIDE’S

imagine... a beautiful photo of your business seen by almost every neighbor surrounding your location every month. Remember they can only become your customer if they know about you. (And it is a big mistake to assume they do.)

MIDTOWN

Jack’s Urban Eats

1800 L St. 447-9440

L D $ Full Bar Made-to-order comfort food in a casual setting • Jacksurbaneats.com

Aioli Bodega Espanola L D $$ Full Bar Patio Andalusian cuisine served in a casual European atmosphere

Biba Ristorante

2801 Capitol Ave. 455-2422 L D $$$ Full Bar Upscale Northern Italian

cuisine served a la carte • Biba-restaurant.com

Buckhorn Grill

1801 L St. 446-3757

L D $$ Wine/Beer A counter service restaurant with high-quality chicken, char-roasted beef, salmon, and entrée salads

Café Bernardo

2726 Capitol Ave. 443-1180 1431 R St. 930-9191

B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Casual California cuisine with counter service

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Centro Cocina Mexicana

Chicago Fire

2416 J St. 443-0440

D $$ Full Bar Chicago-style pizza, salads wings served in a family-friendly atmosphere • Chicagofirerestaurant.com

Crepeville

1730 L St. 444-1100

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Family Fun Event with Pre/Post Ride Games & Entertainment

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Mulvaney’s Building & Loan 1215 19th St. 441-6022

L D Full Bar $$$ Modern American cuisine in an upscale historic setting

Old Soul Co.

1716 L St. 443-7685

B L D $ No table service at this coffee roaster and bakery, also serving creative artisanal sandwiches

Paesano’s Pizzeria

1806 Capitol Ave. 447-8646

L D $$ Gourmet pizza, pasta, salads in casual setting • Paesanos.biz

Paragary’s Bar & Oven 1401 28th St. 457-5737

L D $$ Full Bar Outdoor Patio California cuisine with a French touch • Paragarys.com

Suzie Burger

L D $-$$ Wine/Beer/Sangria Spanish/world cuisine in a casual authentic atmosphere, live flamenco music - tapathewworld.com

58 Degrees & Holding Co.

Thai Basil Café

Fox & Goose Public House

Harlow’s Restaurant 2708 J Street 441-4693

L D $$ Full Bar Modern Italian/California cuisine with Asian inspirations • Harlows.com

Italian Importing Company 1827 J Street 442-6678

Lunar Lunacy

L D Full Bar $$-$$$ Patio Mediterranean cuisine in a casual, chic atmosphere • Luccarestaurant.com

B L D $-$$ Full Bar Outdoor Dining Fresh Mexican food served in an upscale, yet family-friendly setting • Ernestosmexicanfood.com

B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer English Pub favorites in an historic setting • Foxandgoose.com

For more info and to register

1615 J St. 669-5300

Tapa The World

1001 R St. 443-8825

and other children’s cherities

Lucca Restaurant & Bar

Ernesto’s Mexican Food

L D $$$ Wine/Beer California cuisine served in a chic, upscale setting • 58degrees.com Benefiting

D Full Bar $$ Middle Eastern cuisine in a Moroccan setting

29th and P Sts. 455-3300

1217 18th St. 442-5858

4.2 & 8 Mile Bike Ride • Capitol Mall

2115 J St. 442-4388

B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Outdoor Dining Crepes, omelets, salads, soups and sandwiches served in a casual setting

1901 16th St. 441-5850

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Kasbah Lounge

2730 J St. 442-2552

L D $$ Full Bar Patio Regional Mexican cooking served in a casual atmosphere • Paragarys.com

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1230 20th St. 444-0307

B L $ Italian food in a casual grocery setting

L D $ Classic burgers, cheesesteaks, shakes, chili dogs, and other tasty treats • suzieburger.com

2115 J St. 442-4353

2431 J St. 442-7690

L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Patio Housemade curries among their authentic Thai specialties Thaibasilrestaurant.com

The Coconut Midtown

2502 J Street 440-1088 Lunch Delivery M-F and Happy Hour 4-6

L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Food with Thai Food Flair

The Waterboy

2000 Capitol Ave. 498-9891

L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Patio Fine South of France and northern Italian cuisine in a chic neighborhood setting • waterboyrestaurant.com

This Month @ the Market

A LOOK AT WHAT’S IN SEASON AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS IN JULY

ZUCCHINI

PEARS

NECTARINES

These fast-growing squash are low in calories, contain no saturated fats or cholesterol, and are a good source of protein, vitamin A and other vitamins. To eat: Slice horizontally, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and grill over a hot fire.

Pears are packed with dietary fiber, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. They are low in calories, too! To eat: Slice, top with a dollop of blue cheese and wrap with prosciutto for an elegant hors d’oeuvre.

Related to peaches, these delicious stone fruits are full of antioxidants and provide some B-complex vitamins and minerals. To eat: Combine with raspberries to make a summery crumble or cobbler.

CUCUMBERS

TOMATOES

WATERMELON

This low-calorie vegetable has a surprisingly high amount of vitamin K. The peel is a great source of dietary fiber. To eat: Peel and seed, then chop coarsely and combine with yogurt, garlic and lemon juice to make the zingy Greek dip known as tzatziki.

This summer treat—practically synonymous with Sacramento!—contains massive amounts of lycopene. According to a study from The University of Montreal, a diet rich in tomatoes may help reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer. To eat: Slice, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper for the perfect summer salad.

Low in calories, watermelon contains dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamins C and A. Drink watermelon juice after a grueling workout. To eat: For a refreshing salad, serve with arugula and feta.

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4920 Folsom Blvd • 452-5516 • 10am-9pm Zocolo

Les Baux

L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Patio Regional Mexican cuisine served in an authentic artistic setting • zocolosacramento.com

BLD $ Wine/Beer Unique boulangerie, café & bistro serving affordable delicious food/drinks all day long • lesbauxbakery.com

1801 Capitol Ave. 441-0303

5090 Folsom Blvd. 739-1348

EAST SAC

Opa! Opa!

33rd Street Bistro

L D Wine/Beer $ Fresh Greek cuisine in a chic, casual setting, counter service

B L D $$ Full Bar Patio Pacific Northwest cuisine in a casual bistro setting • 33rdstreetbistro.com

Nopalitos

3301 Folsom Blvd. 455-2233

Burr's Fountain 4920 Folsom Blvd. 452-5516

B L D $ Fountain-style diner serving burgers, sandwiches, soup and ice cream specialties

Cabana Winery & Bistro

5644 J St. 451-4000

5530 H St. 452-8226

B L $ Wine/Beer Southwestern fare in a casual diner setting

Roxie Deli & Barbeque 3340 C St. 443-5402

B L D $ Deli sandwiches, salads & BBQ made fresh. Large selection of Craft Beers and specialty sodas. Proudly owner operated. roxiedeli.com

5610 Elvas 476-5492

LD $$ Wine tasting and paired entrees. Sunday Brunch 10 - 2. • cabanawine.com

Selland's Market Cafe

Clubhouse 56

B L D $$ Wine/Beer High quality handcrafted food to eat in or take out, wine bar

723 56th. Street 454-5656 BLD Full Bar $$ American. HD sports, kid's menu, breakfast weekends, Late night dining

Español 5723 Folsom Blvd. 457-3679

L D Full Bar $-$$ Classic Italian cuisine served in a traditional family-style atmosphere

Evan’s Kitchen 855 57th St. 452-3896

B L D Wine/Beer $$ Eclectic California cuisine served in a family-friendly atmosphere, Kid’s menu, winemaker dinners, daily lunch specials, community table for single diners • Chefevan. com

5340 H St. 736-3333

The Shack

B L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Dog friendly patio Family friendly neighborhood pub featuring housemade burgers, sandwiches, salads & inhouse smoked meats • www.eastsacshack.com

Star Ginger

ALL YOUR SPORTS all day, everyday!

L D $$ Asian Grill and Noodle Bar

Breakfast served every Sat & Sun 9am - noon

3101 Folsom Blvd. 231-8888

DOWNTOWN Foundation

400 L St. 321-9522

L D $$ Full Bar American cooking in an historic atmosphere • foundationsacramento.com

B L D Wine/Beer Patio $$ Mediterranean influenced cuisine in a neighborhood setting •

Chops Steak Seafood & Bar

Hot City Pizza

L D $$$ Full Bar Steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef in an upscale club atmosphere

L D $ Pizza for Dine In or Take Out or Delivery 100 Beers on tap • eastsacpizza.com

Claim Jumper

La Trattoria Bohemia

L D $$ Full Bar Upscale American in a clubby atmosphere

5642 J St. 731-8888

3649 J St. 455-7803

L D Wine/Beer $-$$ Italian and Czech specialties in a neighborhood bistro setting

SACRAMENTO’S LOUNGE PREMIER SPORTS

5201 Folsom Blvd. 457-5997

Formoli's Bistro 3839 J St. 448-5699

EAT DRINK SPORTS

HAPPY HOUR

M-Th 3-7pm All Day Friday

1117 11th St. 447-8900

1111 J St. 442-8200

Coming soon to Clubhouse 56

the 2016 Olympics from Brazil

August 5-21. Plan on having lunch with us at the Clubhouse.

Check out our website: www.ch56sports.com Clubhouse 56 ō 723 56th Street ō 916.454.5656

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Closed for vacation June 24 - July 11

Sacramento’s Oldest Restaurant

ESPAÑOL Since 1923

ITALIAN

RESTAURANT

$10 OFF Total DINNER food order of $40 or more

With coupon. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Expires 7/31/16.

$5 OFF

Total LUNCH or DINNER food order of $25 or more With coupon. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Expires 7/31/16.

5723 Folsom Boulevard 457-1936 Dine In & Take Out • Cocktail Lounge • Banquet Room Seats 35 Lunch 11-4 pm • Dinner 4-9 pm Sundays • 11:30-9 pm • Closed Mondays

www.espanolitalian.com

Downtown & Vine 1200 K Street #8 228-4518

Educational tasting experience of wines by the taste, flight or glass • downtownandvine.com

Ella Dining Room & Bar 1131 K St. 443-3772

L D $$$ Full Bar Modern American cuisine served family-style in a chic, upscale space Elladiningroomandbar.com

Esquire Grill 1213 K St. 448-8900

L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Outdoor Dining Upscale American fare served in an elegant setting • Paragarys.com

Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar 1530 J St. 447-2112

L D Full Bar $$-$$$ Japanese cuisine served in an upscale setting • Mikunisushi.com

Ten 22

1022 Second St. 441-2211

L D Wine/Beer $$ American bistro favorites with a modern twist in a casual, Old Sac setting • ten22oldsac.com

LAND PARK Casa Garden Restaurant 2760 Sutterville Road 452-2809

B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Patio European-style gourmet café with salads, soup, spit-roasted chicken, and desserts in a bistro setting • Ettores.com

Jackson Catering & Events 1120 Fulton Ave. 483-7300

L D $$ Wine/Beer Creative cuisine in a casual setting • Jacksoncateringevents.com

Jack’s Urban Eats

2535 Fair Oaks Blvd. 481-5225

L D $ Full Bar Made-to-order comfort food in a casual setting • Jacksurbaneats.com

L D $$ • D with minimum diners call to inquire $$ Wine/Beer. American cuisine. Operated by volunteers to benefit Sacramento Children's Home. Small and large groups. casagardenrestaurant.org

The Kitchen

Fat City Bar & Cafe

Freeport Bakery

La Rosa Blanca Taqueria

2966 Freeport Blvd. 442-4256

1001 Front St. 446-6768

D $$-$$$ Full Bar American cuisine served in a casual historic Old Sac location • Fatsrestaurants.com

B L $ Award-winning baked goods and cakes for eat in or take out • Freeportbakery.com

The Firehouse Restaurant

Iron Grill

1112 Second St. 442-4772

L D $$$ Full Bar Global and California cuisine in an upscale historic Old Sac setting • Firehouseoldsac.com

Frank Fat’s

13th Street and Broadway 737-5115

L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Upscale neighborhood steakhouse • Ironsteaks.com

806 L St. 442-7092

L D Full Bar $$-$$$ Chinese favorites in an elegant setting • Fatsrestaurants.com

L D Full Bar $$$ Fine Northern Italian cuisine in a chic, upscale atmosphere • Ilfornaio.com

Grange

926 J Street • 492-4450

B L D Full Bar $$$ Simple, seasonal, soulful • grangerestaurant.com

Hock Farm Craft & Provision 1415 L St. 440-8888

L D $$-$$ Full Bar Celebration of the region's rich history and bountiful terrain • Paragarys.com

Shaved Snow & Shaved Ice Available

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HeavenLy’s Yogurt • 5535 H Street

GET UP TO 8 OZ. OF YOGURT FOR FREE! Limit one free 8oz. yogurt per coupon at HeavenLy’s Yogurt 5535 H Street location only 11 to 10:30 Daily

2813 Fulton Ave. 484-6104

L D Full Bar $$-$$ Fresh Mexican food served in a colorful family-friendly setting

Leatherby’s Family Creamery 2333 Arden Way 920-8382

L D $ House-made ice cream and specialties, soups and sandwiches

L D $ Full Bar Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Dine in or take out since 1986

L D $$ Full Bar Patio Vietnamese and Thai cuisine in a casual yet elegant setting

Riverside Clubhouse

5026 Fair Oaks Blvd. 485-2883

2633 Riverside Drive 448-9988

L D $$ Full Bar Upscale American cuisine served in a contemporary setting • Riversideclubhouse.com

Taylor's Kitchen

2924 Freeport Boulevard 443-5154

D $$$ Wine/Beer Dinner served Wed. through Saturday. Reservations suggested but walk-ins welcome.

601 Munroe St. 486-4891

Luna Lounge

B L D $-$$ Full neighborhood bar serving dinner nightly. Open at 11am daily. Weekend breakfast. • bellabrucafe.com

Matteo's Pizza

5132 Fair Oaks. Blvd. 779-0727

L D Beer/Wine $$ Neighborhood gathering place for pizza, pasta and grill dishes

The Mandarin Restaurant 4321 Arden Way 488-47794

Tower Café

D $$-$$$ Full Bar Gourmet Chineses food for 32 years • Dine in and take out

B L D $$ Wine/Beer International cuisine with dessert specialties in a casual setting

Roxy

Willie's Burgers

B L D $$-$$$ Full Bar American cuisine with a Western touch in a creative upscale atmosphere •

L D $ Great burgers and more. Open until 3 on Friday and Saturday • williesburgers.com

Ristorante Piatti

2415 16th St. 444-2006

Buy 8 oz. yogurt or higher,

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

Lemon Grass Restaurant

1518 Broadway 441-0222

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2225 Hurley Way 568-7171

Jamie's Bar and Grill 427 Broadway 442-4044

400 Capitol Mall 446-4100

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2376 Fair Oaks Blvd. 482-0708

901 K St. 916-551-1500 L D $$-$$$ French-inspired Bakery serving fresh pastry & desserts, artisan breads and handcrafted sandwiches • EstellesPatisserie.com

Estelle's Patisserie

Il Fornaio

Ettore’s

ARDENCARMICHAEL

2381 Fair Oaks Blvd. 489-2000

571 Pavilions Lane 649-8885

L D $$ Full Bar Contemporary Italian cuisine in a casually elegant setting • piatti.com

Sam's Hof Brau

2500 Watt 482-2175

Bella Bru Café

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

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

Thai House

5038 Fair Oaks Blvd. 485-2883

Café Vinoteca

3535 Fair Oaks Blvd. 487-1331

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

427 Munroe in Loehmann's 485-3888 L D $$ Wine/Beer Featuring the great taste of Thai traditional specialties • sacthaihouse.com

Willie's Burgers

5050 Fair Oaks Blvd. 488-5050 L D $ Great burgers and more • williesburgers.com n

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