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CLASSIC EAST SACRAMENTO 3 bedroom 2 baths, beautiful hardwood Àoors and classic ¿replace in the living room. The kitchen has a quaint breakfast nook and marble counters. Partial basement would make a great wine storage area. Low maintenance backyard with covered patio and built-in seating. A Great Home! $619,000 TIM COLLOM 247-8048

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FAB FORTIES COTTAGE This darling light and bright house feels like home. Hardwood Àoors, formal living room with ¿replace and bookcases on each side, formal dining room, and the cutest breakfast nook. Over-sized master bedroom with French Doors that lead to the beautiful backyard with fruit trees and grape vines. $739,000 TIM COLLOM 247-8048

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WELCOME TO EAST SACRAMENTO 3 bedroom 2 bath home! Re¿nished hard wood Àoors, built-ins and original sconces. New kitchen, bathrooms, roof, windows, HVAC, wiring and plumbing. Plenty of storage; even a basement. You’ll love sitting on the front porch chatting with neighbors and entertaining on the back patio. $659,900 NATHAN SHERMAN 969-7379

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MED CENTER CLOSE Enjoy this 2 bedroom bungalow with 1064 sq ft and detached alley access garage. The house has open Àoor plan with updated tile bath, hardwood Àoors, built-ins, ¿replace, roof and HVAC installed less than 9 years ago, kitchen with oak cabinets, separate laundry room and delightful backyard. $339,000 PAT VOGELI 207-4515

SUNNY MEDITERRANEAN On a fabulous street, this one-of-a-kind home has charming Moorish architectural accents throughout. Quaint front courtyard and pergola on the tiled back patio with surrounding gardens. Remodeled kitchen. 2 bedroom home has been well-cared for by the current long-time owner $549,900 DAVID KIRRENE 531-7495

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ELMHURST COTTAGE Charming 2 bedroom. Features include: wood Àoors, dual pane windows, crown moldings, granite counters in kitchen and plenty of cabinet space. The backyard is great for entertaining with the covered patio and built-in swimming pool. The front porch is a great place to sit and visit with the neighbors $380,000 TIM COLLOM 247-8048

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BEAUTIFUL TAHOE PARK Enjoy this rare 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with over 1500 sq ft and 2-car garage. Features include family room, master bath, hardwood Àoors, central heat and air, the charm of original tile in kitchen and baths, Simonton dual pane windows, newer roof(2013) and a gardeners dream backyard. $349,000 PATRICK VOGELI 207-4515

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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. $259,000 RICHARD KITOWSKI 261-0811

HEART OF TAHOE PARK 2 bedroom, 2 bath (rare Master Bath) 1040 sf home plus an of¿ce/den! Owner recently painted the interior and exterior, carpeted and installed laminate in the kitchen. A wonderful house with central heat and air, dual pane windows, inside laundry area and spacious backyard with shed. $285,000 PAT VOGELI 207-4515

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CUTE COTTAGE BUNGALOW! All new reÀnished hardwood Áoors and interior/exterior paint in this 2 Bed/1 Bath, 1027 sq/ft, home in East Sac. Situated on a quiet street close to coffee house, shopping and restaurants

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and inviting with lots of light and a unique accent wall of reclaimed wood. Kitchen has been completely remodeled within the last 2 years with concrete counters, glass tile backsplash, slate tile Áooring and farm house sink. A nice sized backyard great for relaxing with beautiful foliage and water fountain. An extra room can be found at the back of the garage that can be used as an ofÀce or art studio. $365,000

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CHARMING EAST SAC TUDOR!

Charm abounds in this adorable East Sac Tudor on one of the most desirable tree-lined streets. This 2 Bed/1 Bath, 1044 sq/ft home has a fully remodeled garage with bedroom, full bath and laundry room + some garage storage space. $549,950

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Bed/2.5 Bath, 1755 sq/ft, home has an open Áoor plan that gives it an open and airy feeling. Onyx counters in the bathroom are accented with gorgeous tiled Áoors and details of copper edging. The master suite boasts a unique glass shower enclosure and granite counter while the master bedroom has french doors that open to a balcony overlooking the backyard garden. $739,950

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HOLY COW!!! What is A&P doing now?!

Annoying Problems Air Ducts Can Cause In Your Home And To Your Air Conditioning System

Your air ducts are in charge of carrying the heated or cooled air around your home. But if there’s a leak due to tears and holes or if there are “kinks” anywhere in the ductwork, it’ll create a variety of problems and discomfort that can lead to expensive repairs and higher than usual utility costs.

A $289 value being offered for just $74.89 for the month of May!! READ ON! Here are 6 annoying ways your leaky air ducts are causing problems in your home:

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Leaking ducts can increase the need for HVAC-related repairs. An HVAC system that’s constantly running, due to air leaks, speeds up the number of repairs it needs--even if your system isn’t that old.

Leaking ducts create air quality problems. Ever dusted your home only to turn around and everything’s all dusty again! It’s not your imagination.

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Leaking ducts create hot and cold spots in your home. If there’s a hole in your ductwork that leads to that room, the leaking duct could be the reason it feels that way. Leaking ducts clog your air Àlters at an alarming rate. If you don’t change your air Àlter when it’s Àlthy, you’ll have poor air quality and a higher electricity bill

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Lastly, often times we also Ànd ducts that are too congested within the space or kinked which RESTRICTS the air to the home.

For the month of May, A and P Heating and Cooling Inc., is offering to do an extensive duct leakage and performance test on your heating and air ducted system along with a $74.89 TUNE UP SPECIAL. While performing our leakage test, we will inspect the ducts for restrictions and run a duct “PRESSURE TEST” in order to verify if your air duct system is performing as it should. (Please allow up to 2 hours for all the testing and tune up to be performed). For the last 53 years, A and P Heating and Cooling Inc,. has the highest repeat customers. Call us at 916-454-4600 to schedule your free duct test and see why hundreds of families come back to us for their home comfort needs.

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COVER ARTIST Debra Williams Williams works in her home studio painting watercolors of nature and her surroundings. Her paintings have been included in many juried and group shows throughout California. After teaching art for many years in the Sacramento schools, she retired and is enthusiastically resuming her art career. Williams can be reached at debra.williams3@comcast.net

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PUBLISHER Cecily Hastings publisher@insidepublications.com 3104 O St. #120, Sac. CA 95816 (Mail Only) EDITOR PRODUCTION DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY AD COORDINATOR DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTING EDITORIAL POLICY

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Join the Debate INSIDE HOSTS A MAYOR’S DEBATE WITH NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS

BY CECILY HASTINGS PUBLISHER’S DESK

e at Inside Publications are proud to announce a mayoral forum on Wednesday, May 11, at Clunie Community Center from 7 to 9 p.m. Mayoral candidates Darrell Steinberg, Angelique Ashby, Tony Lopez and Russell Rawlings will participate in the forum, which we organized and are sponsoring. The moderators will be Inside Publications writer Bob Graswich and KFBK radio personalities Kitty O’Neal and John McGinness. For this event, we partnered with East Sacramento Improvement Association, Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association, Oak Park Neighborhood Association, Land Park Community Association, South Land Park Neighborhood Association, East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce and Eye on Sacramento. These organizations have submitted questions pertaining to their neighborhoods and the city in general. We have incorporated those questions into a challenging format to ask the candidates about neighborhood issues and their plans for the future.

One question we received was whether each candidate, as mayor, would consider neighborhood association advisory councils. From what I understand, this idea has pros and cons. I look forward to learning the candidates’ views. The top two candidates made their way into public service as leaders in their neighborhood associations. Our media partners are KFBK and iHeartRadio. The event will be available via podcast and videocast, both live and after the event. This has been an interesting race so far. However, some people feel the contest lacks the intensity of the 2008 race between Kevin Johnson and incumbent mayor Heather Fargo. This month, Bob Graswich writes a second article about the top two candidates for our city editions. The entire region has a stake in who becomes the next mayor of Sacramento. Unfortunately, voter turnout is typically lower in June than in November in a presidential election year. If one candidate receives 50.1 percent of the vote in June, he or she wins outright. If nobody clears that bar, the top two vote getters will match off again in November. Steinberg and Ashby have raised a lot of money for their campaigns, so look for a flurry of advertising leading up the June 3 election. I believe viewing political ads is the worst way to make an informed decision. I encourage voters to rely on unbiased media coverage as they decide who to vote for. Much is riding on who will lead the city through what I and others hope will be its renaissance years.

I think voters will benefit from our mayoral forum. Please join us at Clunie Community Center on May 11 or watch the debate on kfbk.com that night or later before you vote. To RSVP for the live event visit evite.me/ T858WSshhW.

Much is riding on who will lead the city through what many hope will be its renaissance years. BIG DAY OF GIVING THIS MONTH Sacramento Region Community Foundation and its partners have spent months gearing up for the BIG Day of Giving on Tuesday, May 3. The online giving event starts at midnight at givelocalnow.org. For 24 hours, Sacramentans will be encouraged to donate to local charities. Each gift is tax deductible. Using your credit card, you can donate anywhere from $25 to $10,000 to the organizations of your choice. You will receive email acknowledgement of your gift within an hour. You can also donate using your smartphone. Another benefit is the matching funds that accompany your gifts. Since the event is part of a national day of giving called Give Local America, foundations all over the country participate. Donations are eligible not only for local matching funds but national funds, too. Deciding where to give is the fun part. You may know local nonprofits

you want to support. If not, the website allows you to search profiles of participating organizations. If you have given to nonprofits before, expect them to market to you for this special day. Last year, BIG Day of Giving raised $5,583,619 in donations from 23,216 donors, benefiting 529 local nonprofits. More than 10,000 of the donors were new to the event last year. This year, 570 nonprofits will participate. I recently read an article by Paul Bedard in Washington Examiner about our nation’s giving habits. It gave me another reason to be especially proud to be an American. I wanted to share an excerpt: Americans are a charitable group, in fact the most generous in the world, according to the new Almanac of American Philanthropy. In a first-ofits-kind survey, the almanac found that Americans out-donate Britain and Canada 2 to 1 and nations like Italy and Germany 20 to 1. What’s more, more than half of every single income class except those earning less than $25,000 donate to charity. The much-maligned top 1 percent in the U.S. economy fork over one third of all donations made. Even in death. What’s more, Republicans appear to give bigger gifts, but Democrats pour in the smaller donations in a big number. … Americans also have high hopes for charities, choosing them over government agencies to solve the nation’s social problems, by a margin of 47 percent to 32 percent. And as a result, they want to protect tax deductions for charity, 66 percent to 21 percent. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com n

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Flowers for Mom ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR IS A MOTHER’S DAY DELIGHT

SAVE MART SUPPORTS LUBIN Save Mart on Folsom Boulevard has generously donated time, food and merchandise to support activities and events at David Lubin Elementary School. Store manager John Biggs plays an active role in engaging with local organizations to ensure the store’s involvement in the community. Each week, the grocery store provides fresh fruit and vegetables to Lubin’s Girls on the Run team. GOTR is a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering young women and building their self-confidence through interactive running games. The food provided by Save Mart encourages healthy eating habits. This year’s GOTR season ends May 14 with a 5k run at North Natomas Regional Park. Save Mart will also play a part in the success of this year’s East Sac Garden Tour, providing ice chests for refreshments and sponsoring pop-up lemonade stands along the tour route.

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avid Lubin Elementary School will host the 18th annual East Sac Garden Tour on Mother’s Day weekend—Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8—from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seven gardens will be featured on the tour, along with other attractions such as students’ chalk art, a tea garden luncheon at Sutter Lawn, food trucks, refreshments, and an artisan boutique. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, are looking for inspiration or just want to peek into your neighbors’ backyards, the tour is a lovely outing for the whole family that also enhances the education of local children. The tour funds David Lubin’s STEAM curriculum and individual opportunities for children, including the After School Academy and additional teachers’ aides for small-group learning. Tickets are $20 through May 6. After May 6, prices increase to $25. Admission for children 12 and younger is free. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to davidlubingardentour.com.

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Don't miss the 18th annual East Sac Garden Tour on Mothers Day weekend

David Lubin Elementary School is at 3535 M St.

STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES Friends of East Sacramento and the McKinley Park Volunteer Corps will hold a volunteer day in McKinley Park on Saturday, May 14. The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a volunteer appreciation breakfast in the garden, sponsored by East Sacramento Improvement Association. At 9 a.m., rosarians will lead a deadheading training session for new volunteers.

The Friends group is also looking for volunteers to work on their own schedule. Volunteers will help prune rose bushes in the rose garden and trim and rake in the park. While some equipment and garden supplies will be provided, volunteers are asked to bring their own garden gloves, pruning shears and rakes. At 8:30 a.m., professional knife sharpener Stanley Spencer of Stanley’s Perfect Edge will be at the garden to sharpen volunteers’ clippers. This service, courtesy of East Sac Hardware, is provided on a firstcome, first-served basis. Volunteers should meet at the benches in the rose garden. RSVPs are requested, though drop-in help is appreciated.

The Friends group is also looking for volunteers to work on their own schedule. “Last summer, we had about 30 dedicated volunteers who worked hard to remove spent rose blooms each week. This kept new blooms coming all summer long,” says Lyn Pitts, who oversees the care of the garden. “But each year, we need more neighbors to help with this vital volunteer job.” The garden is a popular spot for weddings and other special events that generate revenue for the care of the garden. Friends of East Sacramento contracts out weekly lawn and garden care, but Pitts says the weekly job of removing spent blooms is done solely by volunteers. “It’s an easy job once you have about 15 minutes of training. And it has to be the most enjoyable volunteer job in town, being surrounded by such beauty and peacefulness.” Once volunteers are trained, they may work a minimum of an hour a week on their own schedule. Online training is also available at FriendsofEastSacramento.org. If you are interested in volunteering on May 14, or would like more information on how to help on your own schedule, email friendsofeastsac@aol.com or call 4528011.

JUDAH GIVES A HOOT ABOUT MUSIC Theodore Judah Elementary School is the winner of $250 and a free concert by local children’s band The Hoots. The school had the most entries in a regional contest held

Theodore Judah students and music teacher Holly Harrison will enjoy a free concert by The Hoots

during the month of March, when the band’s mascot, Oliver T. Owl, toured the Sacramento area and made surprise visits to Theodore Judah and Caleb Greenwood. “It’s no secret that Judah has a robust music program, so our parents rallied at the opportunity to have a band visit the campus,” said PTA president Rob Ferrera. Despite strong showings from Phoebe Hearst and

Caleb Greenwood, Theodore Judah ultimately pulled away to win the grand prize. Hoots member Joel Daniel shared the band’s excitement about connecting with local children. “There is a trend to bring more music into the school day, and we want to be part of that movement,” EAST SAC LIFE page 14

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EAST SAC LIFE FROM page 13 said Daniel. “Music is an opportunity for all different types of students. Some children who may not shine athletically can shine playing the violin. Kids who want to build confidence can try songwriting with ukuleles. And music just brings the community together. School concerts are some of the most cherished memories parents will have.” The Hoots cater to children 8 and younger, but their music can be enjoyed by listeners of all ages. On March 26, they put smiles on faces young and old during a free concert at the annual Bertha Henschel Easter Egg Hunt. To learn more about the Hoots, and for updates on the concert at Theodore Judah, visit thehoots.com.

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ROSE GARDEN PHOTO CONTEST Friends of East Sacramento is sponsoring the third annual McKinley Rose Garden photography contest. The contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers. The

only rule is that photos must be taken by the end of May. “Our goal is to ask neighborhood talent to help us put together a portfolio of photographs to help market the rose garden on our nonprofit’s website used to book wedding rentals,” says Cecily Hastings, the group’s co-founder. “We will also be featuring the winning photographs on our Facebook page. “We are looking for some general overall shots of the garden showing the variety of beds,” she explains. “But we also are looking for close-up portraits of individual roses.” Email your high-resolution photo entries to cecily@insidepublications. com no later than May 31. Winners will be featured in this magazine and displayed in the lobby of Clunie Community Center. The nonprofit Friends of East Sacramento continues to offer its Adopt-A-Garden fundraising program for people who donate a year’s worth of maintenance for a flower bed. No physical work in the garden is required. Plans cost $195 a year and EAST SAC LIFE page 17

OUR MISSION: Established in 1996 by members of the local business community, the mission of the East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce is to promote East Sacramento businesses, whose merchants are dedicated to maintaining the neighborhood values that make East Sacramento an attractive place to live and conduct business.

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!

May is Bike Month! We want to extend a special thank you to our new member Sactown Union Brewery who hosted our March RIBBON CUTTING & MIXER. The gathering was well-attended and enjoyed by all! Membership includes invitations to these fun neighborhood gettogethers each month.

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Pops in the Park is a series of free summer neighborhood concerts originated in 1991. Over the years Pops in the Park has blossomed, expanding from one to four summer concerts and an outdoor movie series, Screen on the Green. The Run to Feed the Hungry takes place every Thanksgiving Day with a 5K and 10K walk/run through the streets of East Sacramento. The Fab Forties 5K Run/Walk takes place at East Lawn Cemetery each July and benefits Alzheimer’s research. East Sacramento also has several annual home and garden tours including the David Lubin Garden Tour in May, the Urban Renaissance Home Tour in September, and the Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour on the first weekend in December.

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Welcome our NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS: American Diabetes Association , California Moving Systems, Brodovsky Commercial Real Estate, Alves Jacobson Radcliffe LLP, OneHealth Practice Management, Law Offices of Tyler Q. Dahl , Life Pentecostal Church and HIIT Fitness

Sactown Union Brewery is now open at 1210 66th Street.

An Insider’s Guide to East Sacramento

Originally developed during the 1920s –1940s, East Sacramento has managed to maintain a “small town” atmosphere with an old-fashioned, neighborhood feel. Stately mansions mingle comfortably with more modest brick homes on streets shaded by generous canopies of sycamore and elm trees. Charming bungalows and quaint cottages are often within walking distance of some of the city’s finest cafes and shops.

“A Taste of East Sac,” is an annual summer wine and food tasting event featuring East Sacramento’s best-loved dining establishments and local wineries and breweries. This year an all-new Dine East Sac Week features special offerings at local Chamber eateries, shops and bars from August 4 - 14. Selland’s Market Cafe Founding Sponsor of A Taste of East Sac

This rich architectural style, coupled with many small neighborhood business districts, makes East Sacramento one of Sacramento’s most coveted neighborhoods. Two U.S. presidents are most associated with East Sacramento; William McKinley, namesake of our popular McKinley Park, and Ronald Reagan, who lived in the neighborhood during his eight years as governor of California.

Additionally, our TASTE OF EAST SACRAMENTO Committee is busy planning this year’s event. If you’ve never been, you’ll want to mark your calendars now for Saturday, July 16 from 6-10pm. This is our biggest event of the year and the committee has great plans!

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May is the last month to join or renew to be included the Insider’s Guide reaching more than15,000 East Sac homes in July!

BECOME AN EAST SAC CHAMBER MEMBER! Memberships start at less than $15 a month and include a listing in our Insider’s Guide distributed to 15,000 East Sac homes.

NEXT LUNCHEON: Meet Sac State President Robert Nelsen Wed. May. 11 at Noon

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ALL ARE WELCOME!

VISIT EASTSACCHAMBER.ORG AND JOIN ONLINE Lauren Hastings, Exec. Director • 916-947-9403 • lauren@eastsacchamber.org • Mail Receiving: 3104 O Street #367 Sacramento, CA 95816

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EAST SAC LIFE FROM page 14 include a custom garden marker. Discounted multiyear plans are also available. Donors can make donations in honor or memory of loved ones or to celebrate an event such as a wedding or anniversary. For more information, go to friendsofeastsac. org, email friendsofeastsac@aol.com or call 452-8011.

READY, SET, READ! McKinley Library is ready to start summer right! The popular Summer Reading program is back, starting with a kickoff party in McKinley Park on Saturday, May 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Readers young and old are challenged to race to the Summer Reading starting line, where you can sign up to Read for the Win, meet library mascot Otterby and craft your own winning trophy. The party will feature outdoor games and activities, as well as performances by local magicians and live music from local children’s band The Hoots. This is a fun event for the whole family. Organizers expect up to 500 participants. Don’t miss it!

McKinley Library is at 601 Alhambra Blvd.

MEET A FEATHERED FRIEND Calling all chicken lovers! The fourth annual Chicken Eggxtravaganza and Neighborhood Coop Tour will take place Saturday, May 14, at Western Feed & Pet Supply and in the surrounding neighborhood. If you’re considering starting a coop of your own, this is a great opportunity to learn more about chicken keeping and see the homes other neighbors have made for their fluffy-bottomed friends. The Egg-xtravaganza will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Western Feed. The event will feature feed vendors, coupons, sale items and more. The Neighborhood Coop Tour will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To attend, guests must visit Western Feed on or before May 14 to complete a waiver and receive a map and wristband. The tour is self-guided and self-paced. Admission is free. EAST SAC LIFE page 19

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EAST SAC LIFE FROM page 17 If you’d like your coop to be included as a stop on the tour, call Erin at Western Feed at 452-4147. Owners must register their coops by May 7. Western Feed & Pet Supply is at 1600 34th St.

MERCY GUILD SCHOLARSHIPS Mercy General Hospital Guild awarded six scholarships to Junior Volunteers during an awards dinner on April 13. Each awardee received $1,500. The winners, all graduating high school seniors, were Audrey Denning, Rio Americano High School; Nicholas Liberty, Jesuit High School; Isabella Sullivan-Powers, Rio Americano High School; Karla Davila Hernandez, Cristo Rey High School; Esi Adadzewah, John F. Kennedy High School; and Shradha Singh, C. K. McClatchy High School. Olivia Lage, Mercy Guild’s scholarship coordinator, praised the recipients for their contributions to the community through their many hours of extracurricular activities and 1,371 hours of volunteering at Mercy General Hospital. All of the Junior Volunteers plan careers in the medical field.

MERCY GUILD FUNDRAISER The Mercy General Hospital Guild Opportunity Drawing Fundraiser will be held Thursday, May 26, at Casa Garden Restaurant. Prizes include a trip to Sonoma wine country, a night at San Francisco’s Donatello Hotel, River Cats tickets and more. The grand prize is $1,000. This is the group’s only fundraiser. The event raises money for volunteer scholarships and for the purchase

of specialized equipment to enhance patient care and comfort. A social hour will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a prix fixe lunch. The cost of the lunch is $21. Tickets to enter the drawing are $10 each or $25 for three. Tickets may be purchased at the door. To reserve in advance, call the Mercy Guild office at 731-7189 or email event chairperson Karen Suhr at karen.sylvia.suhr@ gmail.com. Casa Garden is at 2760 Sutterville Road.

FOOD TRUCK MANIA Food Truck Mania returns this month to McKinley Park and Tahoe Park. The McKinley Park event is on Friday, May 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. Participating trucks will include Cichy Co, Culinerdy Cruzer and Honest Pie. The Tahoe Park event is on Friday, May 27, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Buckhorn Grill, Costas Finest Kettle Corn and Smokin Hot Pizza will join a host of other vendors. As always, both events will feature a variety of food, a beer garden benefiting Front Street Animal Shelter, live music, a bounce house and bicycle parking courtesy of Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates. Food Truck Mania happens rain or shine. Bring your appetite and enjoy an evening of food, friends and fun!

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LUBIN OPEN HOUSE & SCIENCE NIGHT David Lubin Elementary School will hold its annual open house on Wednesday, May 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. This year, the open house will include a Science Night in honor of Lubin’s recent recognition as the first official STEAM school in the district. During the open house, teachers will open their classrooms to share the work their students have accomplished during the year. Teachers and students will set up demonstration tables around the campus to showcase innovative approaches to learning science and math through the arts. The event is not limited to families of current students. All new families, alumni and community members are encouraged to visit, celebrate the successes of the year and share in Lubin’s love of learning. In conjunction with this event, David Lubin’s Parent Teacher Group seeks to reconnect with past students. “The school has a proud history and has educated many students who are now working to make Sacramento and the world a better place,” said Jennifer Aten, PTG president. “We are asking alumni of David Lubin to formally join our alumni group.” During the open house, Lubin alumni will receive a special tour of the school at 6 p.m. and will learn about the school’s STEAM program. Alumni will receive email news about school events and opportunities

to connect. Those interested in attending the open house can call 277-6271 or email davidlubinalumni@ gmail.com for more information. David Lubin Elementary School is at 3535 M St.

A GIFT FOR MOM On Friday, May 6, visit McKinley Library to make a handcrafted jewelry box for Mother’s Day. Participants will decorate cardboard boxes and egg cartons with markers, sequins, jewels and other decorative materials. Give Mom a gift she’ll treasure! The fun begins at 3:30 p.m. McKinley Library is at 601 Alhambra Blvd.

HOORAY FOR MAY Every May, Sacramento Turn Verein German Language School hosts Maifest, a family-friendly celebration of the arrival of spring. The event includes German maypole dancers, German music, picnic food, puppet shows, face painting, crafts, storytelling, an adult biergarten, Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) and the famous “Maibowle” drink, made with strawberries soaked in brandy. Maifest runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. Admission is free. Turn Verein is at 3349 J St. For more information, go to sacramentoturnverein.com. EAST SAC LIFE page 20

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SHEPARD CENTER EVENTS Shepard Garden and Arts Center has another full event calendar this month, with something to tempt nearly every green thumb. The Sacramento Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale starts Saturday, May 7, at 9 a.m., and will run through the weekend. On Saturday, May 14, the Sacramento Geranium Club will hold its annual show and sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, the Satsuki-Aikokai Bonsai Show will be held. The Sacramento Chrysanthemum Society will host its sale on Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29, beginning at 10 a.m. each day. To view a full calendar of events, visit sgaac.org. Sacramento Garden and Arts Center is at 3331 Park Way in McKinley Park.

Design and Technology Class is holding its second annual design contest to find the best droughttolerant front yards in Sacramento. “Last year’s winners pioneered innovative landscaping designs that represent a rising tide of drought-tolerant beauty throughout Sacramento,” said Jed Larsen, who teaches the class.

“Last year’s winners pioneered innovative landscaping designs that represent a rising tide of droughttolerant beauty.” The contest, called Beauty Without Water, honors pioneering Sacramento residents who have

CELEBRATION OF SPRING St. Mary School in East Sacramento will host Primavera: A Taste of Wine, Beer and Local Eats, on Saturday, May 14.The festival takes place in the St. Mary School plaza from 6 to 9 p.m., and includes a variety of wine, beer and food as well as live music and a raffle. The event is open to the community. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Tickets may be purchased in advance at saintmaryschool.com. St. Mary School is also happy to announce that Laura Allen will return as principal for the 2016-17 school year. Allen played a major role in developing the school’s Cabrini Center, which houses the music, science, art and resource programs. Allen left St. Mary in 2010 to start St. Patrick Academy.

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staff members, Jennifer West, to coordinate the annual concert series. West, who lives in Elmhurst with her husband Damon (owner of East Sac’s ACME Chiropractic) and their three children, Zuzu, Elliott and Stella, had attended the Pops concerts with her family. (Her children’s favorite thing about

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going to the concerts is seeing “the Otter Pop man”: Pops sponsor and local real estate agent Rich Cazneaux.) West jumped right into planning the concerts. “Pops has many moving

parts and requires hours of work outside of my normal duties, but it’s truly the most fun part of my job,” she says. “I love organizing, coordinating, producing and finally seeing it all come together. Yes, artists, bands, equipment, food, alcohol, permits, programs, sponsors, volunteers: You name it, I touch it. Of course, none of it

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the sponsors, this concert series does not exist.” According to West, many sponsors, like Sheree and Rich Johnston of East Sac Hardware, quickly agreed to come on board again. East Sac Hardware has supported the Pops concerts for almost 10 years. “We sponsor a lot of different events in East Sacrame Sacramento, but the Pops is one of our favorites,” says S Sheree J Johnston. “ “While so some ev events are ju just for ch children or jjust for adu adults, the Pop Pops concert seri series is for ever everyone. I am n now seeing child children I knew bringing their children to the concert.” Joh Johnston says th that she especia especially enjoys seeing the broad base of our community at the concerts. “They bring our whole neighborhood together.” West also works with the food and beverages vendors. “Like East Sac VOLUNTEER page 25

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The Cost of $15 NEW LAW COULD RESULT IN ‘WAGE HIKE TSUNAMI’

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conomically, minimum wages may not make sense,” our governor recently said, according to a recent Bee story, but “morally and socially and politically, they make every sense because it binds the community together and makes sure that parents can take care of their kids in a much more satisfactory way”—provided, of course, that parents don’t lose their jobs as a direct result of California’s unprecedented minimum wage hike. In addition to giving short shrift to the basic laws of economics, the governor is ignoring the Rule of Unintended Consequences, as the new wage mandate is poised to hammer the city of Sacramento and other local governments with a “wage hike tsunami,” as one analyst recently put it. In a mere four days, the governor and union backers of a statewide ballot measure to increase the state minimum wage from $10 to $15 an hour announced a deal to enact the wage hike legislatively and passed it through both houses of the Legislature on a largely party-line vote, with Republicans unified against it. Arguably one of the most far-

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reaching pieces of economic legislation in decades, the California wage hike sailed into law without meaningful legislative hearings, without public testimony and without the sort of close scrutiny by critics that all laws deserve, let alone one with potentially devastating consequences. (Sound reminiscent of Gray Davis’s hamhanded, disastrous deregulation of the electrical industry?) Politically, the backroom wage deal was a grand slam for political progressives, who won without having to spend millions campaigning for the measure in a November election. The rushed legislation short-circuited a public vote but received largely fawning support from California media outlets, including The Sacramento Bee.

Supporters of “Fight for $15” don’t seem to care much at all about the economic impacts and potential unintended consequences of the wage hike. We are now officially in the nevernever Land of economics. No state has ever before adopted such a dramatic increase in its minimum wage. No state has ever imposed a minimum wage that is so far above the

prevailing market rate for unskilled labor. As Brown’s statements reflect, supporters of “Fight for $15” don’t seem to care much at all about the economic impacts and potential unintended consequences of the wage hike. To them, it was a “moral” fight, a blow against income inequality, and such concerns, in their minds, trump all others. If a $15 minimum is moral while a $10 minimum wage is, by implication, “immoral,” then what’s there for us to do but to enact the “moral wage,” pat one another on the back and march off into the warm and balmy climes of progressive paradise? But God gave us both a head and a heart, and I like to believe for good reason. You see, even a progressive morality triumph cannot trump the basic and unchangeable laws of supply and demand. When you are compelled to pay more for something, you end up buying less of it. This iron law of economics applies to labor every bit as much as it applies to bananas, iPhones and Hondas. If an employee now making $10 an hour is not producing $15 an hour of value for his employer, he or she will not remain an employee of that employer at $15 an hour for very long. They will either be laid off, replaced by automation, see their hours cut or, if fortunate, be told that their job is being relocated to a lower-cost state (which would be, well, any other state, except New York, which enacted its own $15 minimum wage at the same time California did). And what’s with the governor’s (and progressives’) moralizing about a $15 minimum wage? If an employer is willing to hire someone at $10 (but

not $15) and a prospective worker is ready, willing and able to go to work for that employer for $10, how is it in any way immoral for them to do so? How is it only moral for them to have an employment relationship at $15 an hour? Is it moral to deprive an unskilled, inexperienced young person the character-building opportunity to work a job at $10 an hour when studies show that those who hold down jobs in their late teens and early 20s develop work and discipline skills that propel them into dramatically higher average lifetime earnings compared to young people who’ve never worked in their critical formative years? The governor’s moral compass is badly out of kilter. If the governor’s complaint is that heads of families working jobs at minimum wage don’t make enough income, then he should consider far more effective (and much less destructive) ways to increase incomes for the poor than raising the minimum wage, such as expanding the earned income tax credit. Increasing the EITC wouldn’t badly undermine the already limited opportunities young people (particularly youngsters of color) have for finding their all-important first job as the $15 minimum wage will. One of the tragic failings of the rushed deal to enact the $15 minimum wage is its one-sizefits-all $15 minimum wage across every region of the state, instead of acknowledging the economic reality that the California’s coastal areas (San Francisco Bay Area, LA and San Diego) already have substantially CITY HALL page 27

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VOLUNTEER FROM page 22 Hardware, many of them have been supporting the Pops for years,” she says. “Jim Burr of Burr’s Ice Cream and the East Sacramento-Midtown Kiwanis have been serving up their specialties since almost the beginning.” While attendance at the Pops concerts is free, the series’ annual budget is more than $32,000. According to Janet Mason, a board member of East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce (one of the series’ longtime sponsors), the funds come from the businesses and community groups that sponsor the Pops concerts, program advertisers and the sale of food and beverages. “Concert goers should stop by the booths of the sponsors and restaurateurs and thank them for helping to put on the Pops. A simple thank-you to a sponsor or program advertiser will go a long way to ensuring that the series continues for another 25 years,” Mason says.

West says, “Pops not only allows us to thank the community for supporting our office, but it’s an opportunity to raise funds for neighborhood improvements and local sports scholarships.” Projects supported by Pops dollars have included the McKinley Park Playground Rebuild and the construction of new playgrounds at Bertha Henschel and Glenn Hall parks. Councilmember Harris credits West with the concert series’ continued success. “I am very fortunate to have found Jennifer for our District 3 office,” he says. “Last year Pops ran seamlessly, which was a heavy lift for first-timers. She gave it her all, and District 3 owes her a round of applause!” Says West, “I love the day of the events when I can sit back, drink a beer and watch everyone enjoy the event. And I love July when it’s all over and I can take a well-deserved vacation.”

The 2016 Pops series will begin June 4 with The Count playing rock-’n’-roll classics from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s at East Portal Park (1120 Rodeo Way). On June 11, Beth Duncan Swing’n Jazz Band will perform at Bertha Henschel Park (160 45th St.). Joy and Madness, a nine-piece soul and funk band, will be at McKinley Park (601 Alhambra Blvd.) on June 18. They’ll be joined by the Walking Spanish band. The last concert of the season will be held June 25 in Glenn Hall Park (5415 Sandburg Drive) with AKA Live performing rock favorites. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. For more information on Pops in the Park, go to eastsacpopsinthepark.com or call 808-5240. To suggest someone for a volunteer profile, call 441-7026 or email eastsaclife@aol.com n

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CITY HALL FROM page 24 higher market labor rates than the lower-cost communities of the Central Valley, including Sacramento. The governor of Oregon signed a new minimum wage bill into law in March after extensive stakeholder input. It smartly sets different wage rates for high-, medium- and lowcost areas of the state. In high-cost Portland, the minimum wage will reach $14.75. In midsize counties, the rate will reach $13.50, while the rate in rural areas will end up at $12.50—a full $2.25 less than the Portland rate. Why is Oregon’s regional approach such an improvement over the blunderbuss approach devised by Jerry Brown and the unions? Because a minimum wage hike will cause less job destruction and damage to the local economy if the wage hike is modest relative to the current market rate for unskilled labor. A $15 minimum wage in San Francisco may not be a huge pill to swallow since few workers in prosperous SF work for the current $10 state minimum wage or even at its higher city minimum wage. But in Sacramento, where labor costs are significantly lower than in San Francisco and many more people work for the current state minimum wage, the 50 percent hike in the minimum wage will imperil the jobs of a great many more people and threaten the viability of many more businesses. How did Sacramento and the Central Valley, which has never fully recovered from the Great Recession, end up getting treated so badly under the new $15 minimum wage law? It looks like several factors were at play. First, our Central Valley legislators were caught completely asleep at the switch when the legislation sailed through both houses of the Legislature on a single day. Second, the rush to get the deal enacted within just four days shortcircuited all of the normal channels for legislative review and cheated the public out of the opportunity to offer any input. Finally, state leaders, almost all of whom now represent coastal districts, really don’t care that much about the Central Valley.

Can the governor and the Legislature fix this problem by creating different minimum wage rates in different parts of the state based on different local cost levels? Yes, they can. The new law is a statute that can be fairly easily amended. But will they amend it? That depends on how big of a stink Central Valley residents, businesses, local government officials and legislators make at the State Capitol over the potential damage this outsized minimum wage hike could do to our jobs, our businesses, our economic growth and the endangered budgets of our local governments.

Can the governor and the Legislature fix this problem by creating different minimum wage rates in different parts of the state based on different local cost levels? You’re going to start hearing a lot about a particular phase in the next few years: wage compaction. Wage compaction most often occurs when a firm starts increasing the starting salaries of its new employees in response to rising market demand for such workers. Such hikes, however, can often result in starting salaries that are higher than what a firm is paying its existing employees who are at least somewhat more senior to recent hires. That’s wage compaction. Most employers respond to the problem by raising the salaries of its slightly more senior employees until they command a salary above those who are below them in the organizational pecking order. But if not managed carefully, such salary adjustments can have an awfully expensive ripple effect on the salaries of employees all of the way up to the top of a firm’s salary schedule.

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Manor Recreation and Park District responded to the Jan. 1 increase in the state minimum wage to $10 by raising the pay rates of all of its employees, even though the district has been tapping declining cash reserves to cover its chronic budget deficits for the past two years. With unions egging on elected officials to address wage compaction by raising salaries for its members up and down the salary scale, the risk of municipal budget blowouts is very real. One independent analyst recently predicted that the direct costs and ripple effects of the new law could end up adding as much as 20 to 30 percent to existing salaries in California cities and counties, plus another 7 to 10 percent in pension costs triggered by the salary hikes, driving up overall labor costs by as much as 30 to 40 percent (David Kersten, “Minimum Wage Aftershocks Will Cause Public Sector ‘Wage Hike Tsunami,’” UnionWatch.org). Cost hikes of such magnitude would almost certainly lead to major CITY HALL page 29

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I became chair of the RT board in

significant challenges in long-term

and prompted an extensive security

January 2015, I have received an

fiscal planning and budgeting. RT

peer review. RT will also be hiring

outpouring of support in this effort

receives one-sixth of a cent from local

additional “cleaners” to address the

and RT has welcomed all feedback,

taxes, unlike other transit agencies

challenge of cleanliness.

million, roughly one-quarter of the

positive and negative, including the

that receive a half-cent, full cent

RT is looking to technology

city’s entire general fund budget and

report from Eye on Sacramento.

will be a much bigger burden on local governments that on state government. Why? Because only a relatively small percentage of the state’s total budget is spent on state employees, while close to 80 percent of the city’s budget is spent on labor costs. A 30 percent increase in labor costs would drive up city costs by $95

or more to fund their operations.

and creative solutions to provide

Clearly, RT has its challenges. The

In addition, the significant drop

convenience for customers, such

recession brought unprecedented cuts

in gasoline and diesel prices led

as the recent implementation of a

in bus and light rail service, employee

directly to decreased tax revenues

mobile fare app. Uber and Lyft are

to local government for minimum

furloughs and layoffs. Late-night

and RT’s current-year budget deficit,

also options that complement transit

wage costs, the city must implement

light rail service was restored in 2012,

necessitating the increase in fares.

and can serve as the first mile or last

a very tough negotiating policy with

and RT is still working to bring bus

its unions that would restrict raises to

service back to 2010 levels.

close to the entire annual budget of the city’s fire department. If the state balks at providing relief

only those hikes specifically mandated

However, Craig Powell’s portrayal

Both the 1.1-mile Green Line to

mile of a transit trip. Alternative

the River District, opened in June

transportation options can help close

2012, and the 4.3-mile Blue Line to

the gap to better serve the mobility

by the new state law and to forgo

of RT as an overindulgent spendthrift

Cosumnes River College, opened in

raises to address wage compaction or

is misleading and inaccurate.

August 2015, were built using capital

“equity adjustments” arising from

Comparing RT’s finances with the

funding, which is money designated

the new law. Sacramento residents

household budget of a family of

needs of our communities. If RT is to become a transit system worthy of a world-class city, it will need the resources of a world-class city. n

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n 1999, pediatric cardiologist Dr. Stuart Berger was working at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin when a surge of sudden cardiac death episodes occurred among young athletes in Milwaukee. “Three died; two were resuscitated,” recalls Berger. “We just scratched our heads and asked why, all of a sudden, was this happening?” The majority of cases were due to underlying heart problems that had been undiagnosed. “Five in 11 months in Milwaukee,” says Berger, now the chief of pediatric cardiology at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. “But this was going on all over the United States.” The deaths, though not common, were horrible. “These were athletes in their prime,” he says. “We realized that we needed to be sure that parents and athletic directors were made aware of the things that could indicate cardiac problems.” Berger and his colleagues knew that the best likelihood of survival was linked to immediate CPR and the availability of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). “We pushed to get defibrillators into every school in Wisconsin,” Berger says. The

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Dr. Stuart Berger is a pediatric cardiologist at UC Davis Medical Center

campaign, named Project ADAM in memory of Milwaukee student athlete Adam Lemel, was launched in

November 1999. It had an immediate impact, says Berger: “It saved lives.”

That success inspired Berger to reach out to his cardiology colleagues in other states, starting with Georgia and Pennsylvania. Project ADAM has been adopted in 11 states; Berger’s goal is to implement it in every state in the country. When he was recruited by UC Davis, he saw it as the perfect opportunity to bring Project ADAM to California, starting with Project ADAM Sacramento, the first California affiliate of Project ADAM. The mission of Project ADAM is to mandate an AED in every school and to require that every student is trained and certified to administer CPR before graduating from high school. “Every person in the country ought to be able to perform CPR,” says Berger. “And every school should have at least two people trained to use an AED.” He points out that AEDs can do no harm and that those who step in to render aid are protected by Good Samaritan laws. The cost of installing an AED and conducting training can run about $1,500. Every school that has chosen to make the investment has managed to raise the funds. “There’s always a way to do it, through fundraising, philanthropy, car washes, whatever,” says Berger. “They’ve always come up with the money.” The payoff cannot be quantified. “Over the past seven years, hundreds of lives have been saved directly as a result of CPR and AEDs in the schools,” Berger notes. Antelope resident Angela Vacta can attest to the importance of CPR and AEDs. On May 7, 2015, she received the worst call of her life about her

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7-year-old daughter, Karla. “The main office at school called and said that Karla fell,” Vacta recalls. “They called back and asked how fast I could get there. They called again, but the woman handed the phone to the principal, who was crying.” An ambulance was taking Karla to the hospital; her heart would not start after teachers spent 25 minutes doing CPR. She remained in a coma for four days but miraculously recovered. A

previous student at her school had not been so lucky. “Every school ought to have an emergency action plan,” Berger says. “It should include what to do, who’s been trained, where’s the AED.” For more information about Project ADAM, go to children.ucdavis.edu/ projectadam. Terry Kaufman can be reached at terry@1greatstory.com n

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Measure Y: Vote Yes TAX ON POT IS A SMART INVESTMENT IN OUR KIDS AND THEIR FUTURE

BY JAY SCHENIRER

ur city’s kids need our help. Lack of access to quality programs and supports has put our young people and our city at a disadvantage. If we want our young people to be successful and if we want to train the next generation of our workforce and build a healthy future, we must ensure that our youth have the resources they need to be successful in education, career and life. Measure Y can do that. The good news is that we know what works. Decades of research have shown that when young people have stable adult mentors, truancy rates go down and that after-school programs keep kids off the streets and out of trouble. The bad news is that services for kids are always the last to be funded and the first to be cut. This is underscored by the fact that the city currently spends less than 1 percent of its discretionary general funds on services for kids. In order to provide the ongoing and dedicated funding our children need and deserve, I have authored Measure Y, which will be on the June ballot. Measure Y will establish the Sacramento Children’s Fund and help thousands of children across the city, including those most in need: our city’s homeless youth. Measure Y is a smart way to invest in our children. It limits administrative costs to 10 percent, requires that every funded program be evaluated for effectiveness and funds only high-quality programs. A citizens’ oversight committee will ensure transparency. Most importantly, funds can be spent only on direct services for kids,

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primarily through community-based organizations that compete through a competitive bid process.

Creating the Sacramento Children’s Fund will have a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of thousands of children in our city. Let’s not just tug on heart strings. There are clear examples when Sacramento’s kids have been shortchanged in the traditional budget process. During the recession, the general fund was profoundly impacted. In the fiscal year 2011-2012 city budget, the

parks and recreation department, our major provider of services to youth, was decimated. Some examples: Three city pools were closed, 11 community centers and clubhouses were severely cut, and teen programs served 300 fewer youth. Department staff was reduced by 40 percent. In comparison to the other 11 city departments, only one other (community development) had a higher percentage of staff eliminated. Clearly, our kids do not fare well in difficult economic times. Look at Measure U, which increased the sales tax to restore “essential public safety services … and other essential services including park maintenance, youth/senior services, and libraries.” In February, the city finance director’s report on Measure U expenditures in the last fiscal year showed that, of the $25.44 million spent, 75.2 percent supported the police and fire departments. Kids programs provided by parks and recreation got 17.1 percent. Does this reflect the will of the voters? Who was last in line? And lest we forget, after-

school youth programs focused on prevention can promote public safety and reduce crime. Finally, after my staff’s extensive analysis of the city’s expenditures on children and youth in fiscal year 2014-2015, we learned that less than 1 percent of the general fund is spent on kids services. Not only do the examples above reflect how poorly our kids fare in the traditional budgeting process, but they also illustrate the tacit understanding that Sacramento kids do not have paid lobbyists who can fight for their justified portion of the general fund. For these reasons, youth programs need a dedicated funding source that is protected from politicians. In 2015, the state of California legalized the marijuana industry. Those business activities will be taxed. The question is where tax revenues should go. We could simply allow those revenues to go into the general fund, where all city services will compete for them. Alternatively, we can take this opportunity to invest in our young people and in our own future by focusing this modest amount of revenue on a single, vitally important cause: our children. We need after-school programs for our kids, art and music in schools and job-training programs for our young people. Creating the Sacramento Children’s Fund will have a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of thousands of children in our city. I hope you will join me in supporting our youth by voting yes on Measure Y. Jay Schenirer represents District 5 on the city council. n

Measure Y: Vote No MARIJUANA TAX NOT THE RIGHT WAY TO SUPPORT SACRAMENTO’S YOUTH

BY JEFF HARRIS AND ANGELIQUE ASHBY

easure Y proposes to take tax funds generated by marijuana cultivation and manufacturing, currently allocated to the general fund, and dedicates that money, in perpetuity, to programs for children and youth. At issue here is how do we support our youth while promoting sound fiscal policy decision making? The Great Recession necessitated many tough decisions to keep our city solvent. We had to make drastic cuts in all areas, and the parks and recreation department was hit especially hard. Many of our youth programs were cut. Now is the time to rebuild those programs through direction of city council using general fund dollars. Measure Y would not fund this process. It would dedicate 70 percent of the revenue to private nonprofits for new programs; it could not be used to rebuild the youth services division of our parks department. Although Measure Y proponents say that only 1 percent of our general fund is spent on youth, the truth is that we spend far more than that. We currently fund many youth initiatives through parks, pools, libraries and community centers. The council recently approved $620,000 for youth programs (from the general fund) through the gang prevention and intervention task force. We also allocated $3 million to B Street Theatre and $600,000 to St. John’s Program for Real Change. When we built a new crosswalk at Theodore Judah School or resurface

the McKinley pool, all of these expenditures directly benefit children and youth but would not qualify for Measure Y funding. When viewed in this light, we spend more than 6 percent of our general fund on kids. Can we do more? Yes we can, and the fiscally sound way to do it is by depositing all new tax revenue to the general fund and using that resource to balance all of the many diverse needs of the city like public safety, parks, youth services, infrastructure, economic development, affordable housing and addressing homelessness, to name a few. All of these things in aggregate create a more functional city that benefits our youth and all of our citizens. This measure would lock millions of dollars of new revenue away for a sole purpose: to pay for youth programs principally through private nonprofit organizations. It also allocates up to 15 percent of that revenue for a new and unnecessary bureaucracy. This is “ballot-box budgeting,” plain and simple. It would limit the ability of this council (and all future councils) to make balanced decisions in rebuilding our city departments and in allocating money where it is most needed. Considering that the council has already demonstrated a will to fund new youth programs, and that almost everything we approve benefits kids in some way, there is no compelling reason to circumvent our working system and sequester money for the special passion of one councilmember while decimating broader community needs. Adopting Measure Y would set a precedent whereby any councilmember could try to “lock up”

new revenue streams, leading to a very dysfunctional city process. As we enter the next five years of projected budget deficits, approving Measure Y means making drastic cuts in areas other than youth programs. It violates our adopted budget principles, which state that we “maintain a fiscally balanced, sustainable budget and look for ways to proactively grow revenues” and “do not make spending decisions in isolation.” We need to exercise fiscal responsibility and sound policy to

achieve our goals. Promoting the health, safety and sound development of our children is prominent amongst them. Let’s support youth the right way. Vote NO on Measure Y! (Editor’s note: On April 3, The Sacramento Bee’s editorial board urged voters to reject Measure Y.) Jeff Harris represents District 3 on the city council. Angelique Ashby represents District 1. n

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amount of detail is ridiculous, and the spiderlike attention to interweaving constructs is spellbinding, hypnotic, mesmerizing. He calls these works his “architectural art maps” to the Sacramento grid, and he wagers that government workers who want to own personal depictions of their workplace will shell out the $10 cost per map.

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ometimes it hurts to view the work of Sacramento artist/ architect/activist Dennis Bylo. Staring at his sketches, intricately etched in black ink and pencil only, is much like contemplating a Brillo pad through gauze glasses. Perhaps this is what makes him such a unique fixture in the local Sacramento art scene—that, along with his unmistakable physical presence. A lanky, strapping man on the cusp of 70 and close to six and a half feet tall, he sports floppy hats and wildly unkempt hair as he sits precariously on a tiny tripod of a stool while meticulously penciling downtown buildings on his sketch pad.

A couple of city sketches by Dennis Bylo

In Bylo’s mind, beauty means buildings. Once an integral part of the bureaucratic edifices he draws (he worked for the State Architect’s office during Jerry Brown’s first go-round as governor in the 1970s), he is devoted to portraying governmental structures around the Capitol in starkly somber shades of cobweb black. His melodramatic panoply of Capitol Mall properties—far from a postcard-perfect pictorial of green grass, flapping flags, shiny domes and bustling people—is a Kremlinesque, almost Gothamlike blast of miniscule, thin black strokes that are either art

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nouveau or funereal, depending on how long you can bear to look. A highly heralded and promising young architect from UC Berkeley’s much regarded school of architecture, he broke from the academic ranks to set up personal shop in Sacramento

in 1976. Maybe it’s the subsequent head-banging battles with tortoisepaced bureaucracy that inspired Bylo to sketch his vision in such somber, dour shades of grim and stark. And yet there is a definite fascination about his work. The

“It’s not always the consultants in suits and urban designers with backing that make a difference.” That’s one way Bylo supports himself. But, as if it weren’t tough enough for a starving artist to support himself through his craft, he further hinders his prosperity by being tech-Neanderthal. No computer, no cell phone, no email, no texting—it kind of makes it tough to market yourself in this age of instant branding. The phone he uses at home looks like a Princess model from a “Mary Tyler Moore Show” episode from 1973, which also happens to be the last time he owned a TV. “Why be a slave to technology?” he asks from the muddy backyard of his dwelling in the heart of downtown’s art scene, “when there is so much beauty surrounding us?” In Bylo’s mind, beauty means buildings. He has been particularly NEIGHBOR page 36

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displaying a sketch of the very Elliott Building that the Browns call home. When reminded that it is simply a matter of the governor’s choice, Bylo grumbles aloud. When further reminded that Brown recently said he’d be moving back into the newly restored Governor’s Mansion at 15th and H streets to fittingly close his final year in office by returning to his adolescent roots, Bylo sneers and snaps, “Even more manipulation and evasion by our dodging governor.” Beyond the political sniping, Bylo boasts a credible and admirable portfolio of civic contribution. He has been a longtime supporter of Loaves & Fishes, a way to pay back an outfit that once helped him in dark times. An early program designer and ongoing advocate of CADA (Capitol Area Development Authority), Bylo is a strong proponent of inner-city affordable housing, and he fights to help state workers, as an example,

find comfortably priced residences near their work. “It’s not always the consultants in suits and urban designers with backing that make a difference,” says Bylo. “Ideas that come to fruition have many times been brewing and hatching for many years in the minds and hearts of unlikely dreamers like me.” California history and art play important roles in his ever-changing vision of urban renewal – developing the O Street Art Walk, continuing the dressing up of the River Promenade, and a new capitol streetcar circulator system encompassing eight blocks of new tracks for a Capitol Park loop that would open up lunchtime Sacramento to time-conscious Capitol workers in wholly new ways. All this—and much more—with only a black pen and pencil. To see Dennis Bylo’s art, go to dennisbylo.net n

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In the mid-1950s, the troop hit hard times, and membership shrank to nine Scouts. A group of adult leaders led by Stillman “Duke” Towne asked some former members, now grown, to help build the troop back to its glory days. George Morrow, who’d been an Eagle Scout in the 1940s, took over as scoutmaster, and the troop began to grow again.

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ne hundred years ago, Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States, America was on the verge of entering World War I, and a group of boys from Sacramento’s First United Methodist Church banded together to form the city’s first Boy Scout troop. Today, it is one of the most successful and prosperous troops in the region. To celebrate its centennial, Troop 1 will hold an anniversary celebration for all past and present Troop 1 Scouts, parents and supporters on June 11. The public is invited. The celebration will be a milestone for a troop that began humbly at a Midtown church. It all started when about two dozen boys decided with their parents to start a troop. The Boy Scout movement was sweeping across America at the time. Boy Scouts had started in England just eight years earlier. In 1909, Chicago publisher W.D. Boyce learned of Scouting while visiting London. Back home, he incorporated the Boy Scouts of America in 1910. Founded six years later, Troop 1 is reportedly the oldest continuous Boy Scout unit west of the Mississippi River. Other Scout troops were founded earlier, but none has the same unbroken record of service.

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Troop 1 is reportedly the oldest continuous Boy Scout unit west of the Mississippi River.

In its early years, the troop worked in the community, most notably selling Liberty Bonds during World War 1. Troop 1 remained a pretty average troop for almost 15 years

but really took off in 1929 when a deacon named Wesley Hetherington took charge. He shaped the troop for the coming decades, and membership grew.

“There just isn’t any obstacle a troop can’t overcome if it has a bunch of adults who know Scouting and are willing to help,” says Morrow. “Troop 1 has been around for 100 years for two reasons,” Morrow adds. “First, we have solid leadership from parents and adults. Second, we have a great program for the Scouts, from building leadership skills to hiking and camping and advancing in rank, including a focus on Eagle Scout development.” Troop 1 has produced 414 Eagle Scouts, including 322 since 1972, when Eagle Scout service project requirements became more formal. Each project requires 100 to 120 hours of time by the Eagle candidate and volunteers. The troop estimates that it has invested more than 50,000 hours in community service for Eagle DOWNTOWN page 40

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committee chairperson. “Troop 1 Eagle projects can be found throughout the Sacramento region. They all have made Sacramento a better place. We continue to look for opportunities to help others. It harkens back to the Boy Scouts’ original slogan: Do a good turn daily.” Ask any Scout or parent about the Troop 1 experience, and most will say the highlight was Camp Cody. Nestled in the backwoods off Highway 50 near Kirkwood,

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t’s been a long journey from the California heartland to the state capital for disability advocate James Pearson. Pearson comes from a family of rice farmers in rural Colusa County, where golden fields occupy large swaths of the Central Valley. One sunny day when he was 4, Pearson sat in between his parents as they operated a rice combine during harvest season. When the machine came to an abrupt halt, his father went out back to fix the problem, which turned out to be a jammed auger.

His most vulnerable clients were those who found themselves disabled in late middle age. Eager to help, young Pearson slipped into the wagon just as the jam cleared and the auger started to churn. In a moment that would irreversibly change his life, his leg got caught in the machinery and was crushed. “I remember I kept shooting the water pistol I was holding,” he says. “Then I just lost consciousness from the shock.” Pearson’s life nearly ended that day. After 36 days in the hospital, eight surgeries and six months getting accustomed to his new prosthetic leg,

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Disability advocate James Pearson

Pearson was given a second chance at life. In school, Pearson learned firsthand the cruelty that those with disabilities face. He dealt with the taunting and teasing of his peers as well as the limitations caused by not being able to physically take part in

many school sporting activities. Those experiences shaped his worldview and gave him deep empathy for others with disabilities. Those hardships also taught Pearson the value of courage and resolve. “Having a disability doesn’t mean you are disabled,” says Pearson,

who earned a brown belt in tae kwon do. This experience gave him a surge of confidence and earned the respect of his peers. After graduating from Chico State University in 2006, Pearson wanted to defend the rights of the disabled. So he went to work as a paralegal for a Sacramento law firm that specializes in Social Security disability and injury cases. His most vulnerable clients were those who found themselves disabled in late middle age. Many were hardworking blue-collar employees: truck drivers, mechanics and waitresses who depended on their physical well-being to make a living. They had encountered unexpected, life-altering events that severely impacted their health, from accidents to cancer. Facing pain and an employment market unkind to those with disabilities, some became homeless and struggled to survive. “Let’s face it: It’s not going to be easy finding employers willing to accommodate the needs of those with disabilities,” says Pearson. In 2014, Pearson started a Sierra Oaks firm called Samaritan Disability to represent people who have been denied disability benefits by the Social Security Administration. One of his most memorable cases involved a 41-year-old combat veteran who had served three tours in Iraq. On day while he was on patrol, his vehicle was hit by an insurgent bomb. He violently smashed his head against the windshield. (Several of his peers were killed.) After he was honorably discharged, the man suffered from PTSD, memory loss and severe paranoia.

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very political campaign needs a narrative. Without one, a campaign drowns in a river

of rhetoric. The narrative is the campaign’s story, the fundamental connection between candidate and voter. In the race for Sacramento mayor, Darrell Steinberg and Angelique Ashby present narratives in contrast, like ice and fire. Steinberg boasts about his political reach: his ability to draw upon

Angelique Ashby

20 years of experience in elected

Darrell Steinberg

office and six years as president of the California State Senate. He’s

that said ‘Future Park.’ Nothing was

business friendly, willing to make

culture in Sacramento. Those three

a professional politician who can

being done,” she says. She beat an

political enemies and habitually cozy

areas are pretty much what matters

“connect the dots,” he says, with

incumbent when few people figured

with the city’s most politically astute

most now.”

unprecedented access and knowledge,

she had a chance.

public employee union, Sacramento

benefiting the city with gravitas never seen before in the mayor’s office. Ashby has a different story: about

Those two narratives are essential as voters decide which candidate

Area Firefighters Local 522. Ashby is a bundle of energy, always

A similar platform belongs to Steinberg, whose years away from municipal governance didn’t make

should move to the center office on

thinking about her next move. Her

him forget the fundamentals. He

a girl who loved to dance and whose

the fifth floor at city hall and replace

narrative—“against all odds” could be

speaks in soft, professorial tones. He

life was upended by her parents’

Kevin Johnson.

the subtitle—is woven with intuitive

answers questions before they can be

calculation, extreme confidence and

asked.

divorce. Pregnant and alone at 19,

There’s Steinberg, the political

she worked her way through college

insider whose proudly liberal

and law school and ran for city council

philosophy didn’t prevent him

“My platform is pretty simple,” she

Sacramento’s economic base has to

because the city failed to build a

from earning respect and support

says. “As mayor, I’m going to focus on

be expanded,” he says. “We have to

promised park in her neighborhood.

from conservatives across the state.

economic development, public safety

diversify beyond our reliance on the

“They had empty lots with signs

And there’s Ashby, outspoken and

and the continued growth of arts and

public sector. There’s nothing more

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worker retirement issues. Measure U

I know, because as president of the

expires in 2019.

Senate I had to cut $42 billion.” The city’s entire budget hovers

Steinberg is willing to risk political currency on homelessness, a problem

around $952 million, crumbs

he regards as a priority. He says, “It’s

compared to the numbers that poured

unacceptable. We have to expand

across Steinberg’s desk at the Capitol.

our capacity to provide housing for

About $404 million supports the city’s

people.”

general fund, which is negotiable and

Ashby pointedly refers to herself as

pays for police and fire services and

the future of Sacramento, implying

parks. The rest involves enterprise

Steinberg reflects the past. While

funds, such as water, sewer and

15 years separate the candidates,

garbage, with users billed for services.

Steinberg carries baggage. Under

Mayor and council have little to say

his leadership, four senators

about that.

faced criminal charges: Leland

Steinberg helped cut billions as

(corruption), Rod Wright (residency

The state’s budget was unsustainable.

fraud) and Ben Hueso (drunk

Ashby had a crash course in

driving).

budgetary panic when she joined the

“I didn’t hide out during that

council in 2010. Her North Natomas

period,” Steinberg says. “I went

constituents were devastated by the

out and met with the public. I faced

recession.

the tough questions. And we passed

The state’s big problems played out

a federal construction moratorium

by scandal. He’s a family man with

prompted by inadequate flood

two children. After two decades in a

protection. Fire response was slow. A

nasty game, his personal reputation is

new firehouse became Ashby’s first

spotless. For narrative purposes, that

victory.

may be Steinberg’s best story. normalcy after college. She and

moratorium,” she says. “That was a

her husband have three children.

huge win for the community.”

The youngest is 3. The “Mom from Natomas” narrative is superficial but accurate.

temporary tax dollars from Measure

Experienced leadership and

U and investment stimulated by the

statewide reach or passion for the

new arena. The city must deal with

neighborhood: That’s the option

inadequate funding for city employee

between Steinberg and Ashby.

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BY R.E. GRASWICH SPORTS AUTHORITY

ill Conlin began his Sacramento sports writing career in 1937. When he stopped reporting

shortly before his death in 1997, he had served as sports editor of both daily newspapers, The Bee and The Union, and covered every game played with fists, bats, clubs, sticks, balls, feet, dogs or horses. He taught me just about everything I ever knew about sports writing, which should not defame his legacy.

events. The parking score was more

Sacramento residents. Before the city

fund to cover the arena mortgage

The Conlin Lesson I cherish most is

important than whether the home

and the Kings could move forward,

payments.

his rule that the best stories are found

team won or lost.

several taxpayer lawsuits had to be

in places where most sports writers

Bill saw promoters go broke over

beaten back.

I supported the arena deal because I believed Sacramento needed to

and sports fans don’t bother to look:

parking. He saw promoters go to jail

Some taxpayers focused on a much

away from the field, track, diamond,

over parking. And he saw promoters

larger number: $625.6 million. That’s

revitalization project. We would have

court or ring.

get rich over parking.

what the city will end up paying

been sunk without it, from a cultural

over the next 35 years to the hedge

and development standpoint.

roll the dice on a big downtown

Many of the best stories, Bill

Which makes me wonder what

believed, happen in the parking

Bill Conlin would think about the

funds and insurance companies that

lots outside arenas, stadiums and

deal between the Kings and the city

loaned Sacramento the arena money.

because I don’t like the deal, but

racetracks. He would say, “Kid, the

to build the new downtown arena,

Essentially, the city will be writing

because the world is changing in

parking lot is where the cash is.”

Golden 1 Center. To a large degree,

annual mortgage checks of $18.3

ways the city didn’t imagine in 2015,

the deal hinges on parking. The arena

million every year until 2050.

when the parking deal was worked

In Conlin’s era, the person who controlled the parking lot controlled

could not have been built without

Even now, with the building set

the game. Parking was a cash

the prospect of parking as a steady

to open in five months, some people

business, loose and easy to finesse.

revenue source.

believe the $625.6 million debt will

But now I’m a little worried. Not

out. Nothing is changing faster than parking. There’s an excellent chance that

The city is contributing $212.5

bankrupt the city, or at least force

within the next 10, 20 or 30 years,

were always trying to get their hands

million cash to the arena, a number

Sacramento to dip into its general

parking garages and street meter

on parking revenue generated by their

that provokes anger among certain

Sports promoters and team owners

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cars eliminate the need for half the

By 2020, every major auto

be in trouble. The city will need to

of driving themselves. Self-driving

invent new tax schemes to make up

cars are on the road today. Regulators

the difference. Fortunately for Sacramento,

cars operate without a responsible

parking revenue isn’t the only

adult to take over, but it’s only a

funding source to pay the arena’s

matter of time before cars will run

mortgage. The city owns the building.

around by themselves.

The Kings will pay rent to play there.

Self-driving cars will not only

Over the 35-year mortgage, parking

disrupt the city’s plans to monetize

revenue provides the most money

parking garages and meters; they

for debt service in the early going.

will obliterate those plans. Imagine

But eventually, rent becomes the big

a Kings game in 2025, when fans

revenue source. By 2050, parking will

have no reason to park their cars in

have covered about one-quarter of the

an expensive garage within walking

debt service, with rent covering about

distance of the arena.

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needed from across town or home.

revenue to pay about $174 million in

Cars can stay busy while the game

arena debt. As Bill Conlin would say,

is on, driving friends and family

Kid, keep an eye on those parking

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Here and Gone HOW FLEETING ART HOTEL PROJECT CREATED A LASTING SENSATION

BY JORDAN VENEMA BUILDING OUR FUTURE

hen it comes to development, we usually think of the buildings that are going up, not the ones that are coming down. In a manner of speaking, the old Jade Apartments’ final lease has ended, and sometime in the next year the building at 7th and L streets will be demolished to make way for a new hotel. What makes this particular demolition significant is that with it crumbles not only the building’s brick and plaster but also the last remnants of a massive art project. If you blinked, you may have missed it. For 10 days in February, the Jade opened its doors for one last goodbye. Some 12,000 people walked through its rooms to gaze upon a bevy of art installations created by more than 100 local artists. Art Hotel, as the project was called, offered residents a chance not just to view the historic building but also to witness an artistic collaboration the likes of which has never been seen in Sacramento. It was equal parts street art, art gallery, performance piece and social experiment. From the beginning, the art was destined for destruction. Most of the paint, the pictures and the sculptures, if not torn down already, will soon fall with the Jade. The idea began when building owner Peter Noack approached local muralist Shaun Burner to paint the building’s north-facing brick exterior. That conversation was more than a year ago, says Burner, who was told the building would come down in another eight months. “What’s

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One of the art exhibits in the Art Hotel

going on with the inside of the place?” Burner asked Noack. “Can we do something in here?” “All indicators say that you should never open your building up to a bunch of artists to do whatever they

want to it,” laughs Noack. “Just logically, why would you do that?” Except that’s exactly what Noack did. Despite the potential costs and risks, warnings from insurance companies and walkthroughs with

the city, Noack allowed artists to treat his building like a blank canvas and to transform the walls, bedrooms, bathrooms and stairwells into whatever their imagination could design. For Noack, Art Hotel was a lesson in letting go: of stress, of the fear of risk, of the voice that could have whispered, “What’s the point?” or “Where’s the profit?” Noack admits he asked himself those questions but says the project was worth it, even if he’s not yet entirely sure how. “We hit a vein that I don’t think anybody really understands what happened,” he says. Burner, whose sculptures and murals can be found in and on businesses and buildings around Sacramento, had guessed that Art Hotel would be a success, but he didn’t expect lines that would wrap around the block. “Crazy, right? I knew it would get a good response, but I didn’t expect 12,000 people to come through there,” he says. “It shows just how much Sacramento is in dire need of public art, and art in general, and to support it, man. People want it.” People wandered quietly between rooms the way they would in a conventional gallery or museum. But much of the art had a raw quality. Because the space was given over completely to the artists, many of the sculptures and pieces interacted with the building in ways that most museums can’t accommodate. Cut a hole through multiple floors to suspend an installation? Sure. Build a wooden sculpture directly from the

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n a fall day in 2003, I’d worked an exhausting afternoon of uninterrupted trauma and drama in the Emergency Department of Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento. Just as I was getting ready to go home, the nurse manager directed me toward our trauma room, where an elderly woman had just lost her boyfriend. I presented myself to the woman, disrupting a one-way conversation she was having with the deceased figure of a 92-year-old man on the gurney. She introduced herself as Gidget, a

nickname from a 1959 surfing movie staring Sandra Dee, and later a 1965 TV series with Sally Field. If you don’t know the fictional Gidget, imagine someone who babbles nonstop like a tweenager. Combine that with the image of a pretty girl surfing in a pair of Spanx. Like the Gidget of Hollywood fame, she was chatting a mile a minute about her beloved boyfriend, whom she called Moondoggie, after the boyfriend in the Gidget movie. With a roaring rush of words, she maintained the busy sound of loneliness, alternating her questions between “Is he really dead?” and “What am I going to do?” Without giving me a chance to respond, she kept talking. “I was just with him a few minutes ago,” she said, all the while rubbing the man’s hand. “I lay down to sleep for about 20 minutes and he was gone when I woke.” It felt like Gidget was trying to resuscitate her Moondoggie with her incessant stream of uninterrupted consciousness.

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At some point, the ER supervisor signaled me to help Gidget find an ending because the hospital needed the room for an incoming trauma patient. Unfortunately, we couldn’t let the grief go on all night. “Did a taxi bring you here tonight?” I asked. “Yes.” Gidget got the hint. “Is it time to leave?” I answered indirectly. “You have a lot to do tomorrow.” A few minutes later, we stood in the Emergency bay, waiting for another taxi. Gidget continued her pinging monologue, like a submarine trying to echolocate an ally. Sadly, she wasn’t pinging on much—not even me. I was swapping thoughts between caring for her and the incoming emergency. But somewhere in the fog of my mental meandering, I finally heard the echoes of her stories and her pings located me. I placed the back of my hand gently on her cheek. Both her hands sprung up to enclose mine and caress my hand as if it were Moondoggie’s. She whispered into our joined hands, “Your hand’s so warm.” I smiled. Suddenly, the incoming ambulance was pulling into the driveway. “I guess other people need you, too.” I nodded. “Like me.” “Probably,” I said. “Thank you,” she said. Just then, her taxi driver appeared at the curb. We said quick goodbyes and Gidget abruptly disappeared safely inside his car.

I can’t tell you what happened to Gidget after that. That’s because working as a hospital chaplain is like trying to pastor a parade. I’m not always blessed with knowing patient outcomes or the impact I made. But I did feel the impact Gidget had on me that night. I’d almost let the exhaustion of the day distract me from my purpose. But something brought me back to Gidget. I was there for her. I’d heard her words; I’d heard her heart. I took her hand and was taken by the exhaustive love she had for her Moondoggie. On my way back into the ER, I paused a moment outside Moondoggie’s room and leaned inside, giving him a nod, as if to say, “That’s quite a gal you have there!” Norris Burkes is a chaplain, syndicated columnist, national speaker and author. This story is excerpted from his book “No Small Miracles.” If you would like him to speak at your church, community event or veteran or healthcare organization, contact him at norris@ thechaplain.net. n

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more than willing artists. It will also take community members to provide resources or money—to become the Borgias to Sacramento’s da Vincis. And it will require the rest of the community to show support by taking an interest. The result could be a synergy not unlike Art Hotel, which Burner believes already has created momentum among artists. “Just from the responses I’ve heard,” he says, “the project has been super inspiring … we’ve already got another really big project in the works.” He prefers to keep mum on the specifics. “It won’t be another Art Hotel, but it will be just as dynamic. We’ve got something brewing, and it’s going to be on a larger scale and a lot of support from different folks.” For those who missed Art Hotel or are only hearing about the project

now, M5ARTS plans to release a left is whatever we decide to make of photo book of the project, probably the next project. through its website (m5arts.com). “We’ll probably start to presell in the Jordan Venema can be reached at next month or so,” says Burner. But jordan.venema@gmail.com n not unlike Art Hotel itself, availability will be limited, and all that we’ll have

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Now You See Him THE DISAPPEARING ACT OF A FAMOUS MAGICIAN

BY R.E. GRASWICH CITY BEAT

acramento does a good job honoring offspring who leave town and conquer the peaks of fame and fortune in arts, letters and law. Names like Joan Didion, Herb Caen, Anthony Kennedy, Wayne Thiebaud and Russ Solomon are proudly anchored to Sacramento. Even Tom Hanks, whose time here was hardly longer than a movie trailer, is claimed with native pride. But in one notable case, Sacramento has blown it. One of history’s greatest magicians, a master artist whose skill and legacy conjure high praise from pros like Penn Jillette, Ricky Jay and Lance Burton, has been forgotten in the city he called home. His name was Channing Pollock. He spent almost 14 years in Sacramento—essential years, between the ages of 10 and 23, when he discovered his talent and set out on magic’s path. When he died of cancer 10 years ago in Las Vegas at age 79, the magic world wept. Genii magazine, the industry bible, published a special edition. Newspapers in London

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and New York mourned Pollock with obituaries. In Sacramento, his death was ignored. No obit in The Sacramento Bee. No public nts. acknowledgments. At Grand Illusions magic and costume shop in Carmichael, owner Steve Johnson describes an iconic figure when asked about Pollock. “An elegant, sophisticated practitioner whose skills have never ” been exceeded,” Johnson says. “He was a truee master, and ord that’s not a word n. I use very often. Cards, doves, g, coins, conjuring, you name it. ock Channing Pollock ate was the ultimate professional magician.” k Told Pollock grew up in nd Sacramento and m graduated from gh McClatchy High School, the modern magician goes silent.

“I didn’t realize that,” Johnson says. He’s not alone. Pollock graduated from McClatchy in 1944. Gangly and shy,

he worked in the school cafeteria. Today, it’s easy to imagine Channing

walking to class through Land Park from his parents’ home at 2031 15th St. He knew the neighbo neighborhood. From un 1944, the 1936 until Pollock family—his father, Robert, a clerk She Oil, mom for Shell Marjor and older Marjorie half-br half-brother Bob— bounc from Curtis bounced Park to Midtown. f The family lived 27 4th Ave., at 2730 2424 1st Ave. and 2500 W St. Pollock was accustomed to mov moving, a practice that would suit his vag vagabond craft. T McClatchy The Nu Nugget yearbook fro 1944 from sh shows Pollock’s gr graduation po portrait on page 34 between 34, C Claire Pickrel and M Milton Pond. The f future magician’s p pose is enigmatic as he gazes into the camera. It’s a look he would trademark for performances in movies and TV and appearances Presid for President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth. At Grace Kelly’s wedding to Prince Rainier, Pollock provided the magic.

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Pollock was renowned for never smiling or speaking until his act ended. His show focused on doves and card manipulations. His specialty was close-up work. He beckoned a bevy of doves to fly from silk handkerchiefs. His long, slender fingers made cards fan and disappear. He didn’t mind being photographed. A 1963 French film, “Judex,” stars Pollock as an avenging detective who torments haughty criminals. The movie contains extended close-ups of the dove routine. A YouTube video from Paris in 1959 reveals his card manipulations in slow motion. Pollock performed in formal attire—black cutaway jacket and tie—and bewitched audiences with his remarkable good looks. The Paris video identifies him as “the handsomest man in Europe—and elsewhere.” The handsome face wasn’t ignored at McClatchy. The 1944 Nugget features a prominent photo of Pollock and Naomi Phelps dancing in Memorial Auditorium at their senior

ball. The caption says, “It’s a lovely way to spend an evening.” After high school, Pollock spent two years in the Navy. In 1948, he and Phelps married and moved into her family’s home at 3421 East Curtis Park Drive. Channing worked at Leeds Shoes. He attended Sacramento City College. He wanted to be a forest ranger. A visit to the State Fair on Stockton Boulevard changed everything. Captivated by a hustler’s magic cards, Pollock bought a deck for $3. Two years later, with a baby in diapers, the couple moved to Whipple Street in Hollywood. Pollock enrolled at Chavez College of Magic. From a State Fair card trick, the magician found his magic. Pollock became an international sensation, but he was no slave to show business. In 1970, at the height of his fame, he retired to 1 Reef Point Road in Moss Beach. He was 43. Sacramento forgot Channing Pollock. But Pollock didn’t forget Sacramento.

Bios list Sacramento as his birthplace. He claimed he was born here. But the claim was an illusion. Pollock’s birth certificate shows he was born in Cement, a Solano County village outside Fairfield. Cement was a company town. It closed and vanished when Pollock was a baby, like a dove fluttering from a handkerchief. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com n

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Cast Away TIME DRAGS WHEN YOU’RE NO LONGER MOBILE

slam down on the snow with a heavy thwap! Although she was a good skier before this trip, it was her first time on a snowboard. The falls are different. Sometimes you hit so hard you wonder if you’re still alive. So I had my doubts when she said she broke her ankle. I texted her dad. His response said it all: “I don’t think

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she broke her ankle. I think she broke her leg.”

PARENT TALES

Crap.

o you remember counting the

From there, I got to see pics of

days until Christmas when

her writhing in misery at Barton

you were a kid?

Memorial Hospital. The magic of

Two weeks seemed to go on

cellphones allowed every moment to

forever. And two months: Well, that

be captured in living color. I’ve never

was an eternity. All that waiting and

seen a more excited smile than the

planning and anticipating. By the

one she flashed when posing for her

time Christmas Eve rolled around,

first pic with her cast and crutches. It

we’d jump into bed before sundown.

all went so quickly. It was a blur. And

Our collective thought was, “If we

then ... time stopped.

go to bed early, then Christmas

The past two months have moved

will come sooner.” To me and my

at a snail’s pace. Getting dressed

brothers, it made perfect sense, and I

requires the coordination of Catherine

think it was a huge relief for our mom

Zeta-Jones moving through laser

to have us tucked in immediately

beam alarms in “Entrapment.” The

after dinner.

novelty of having crutches and getting

These days, I have no issue with

friends to sign her cast wore off on

time going too slowly. In the adult

the second day.

world, and especially the parent

A couple of weeks ago, while

world, time goes plenty fast. It seems

prepping Emma for a shower, I

like just yesterday I was bathing

noticed she had been marking off the

my babies in the kitchen sink. Now

days since she got the cast. The tally

it’s filled with dishes, and the days,

marks looked like something scrawled

including Christmas, just fly by.

by a prisoner. And with good reason:

That is, until Emma broke her leg.

The cast has taken away a lot of her

Now the days are inching ... along ...

independence.

so ... slowly. It’s been eight weeks,

Need a glass of juice from the

six days and two hours since her frantic text. “Mom, I think I broke my ankle.”

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Urban Delight PALO ALTO TRANSPLANTS TAKE ROOT IN SOUTHSIDE PARK

BY JULIE FOSTER HOME INSIGHT

ollowing their move to Sacramento from Palo Alto in 2010, Anthony Montanino and Catherine O’Brien began searching for a home in East Sacramento. “We looked at a few homes, but everything we made offers on needed so much work,” says Montanino. “Rooms would have to have been knocked down.” When their real estate agent suggested they look at a new house in the Southside Park neighborhood, they were skeptical. They’d

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“We love the location, right in the heart of the art scene.”

both lived in Sacramento before, and Southside Park wasn’t their first choice for a neighborhood. But once they saw the 1,100-squarefoot, twobedroom Mediterraneanstyle house, they changed their minds. It wasn’t just the home’s two balconies, front courtyard and backyard that swayed them. The house, tucked into Uptown Alley, is just steps from Southside Park’s swimming

pool and children’s play area—perfect for their visiting grandchildren. O’Brien enthusiastically lists her neighborhood’s perks: “Southside Park has a great neighborhood association,” she says. “We can walk to the farmers market and the Crocker and Old Town. And Anthony can walk to his studio above the Fox & Goose.” Montanino is an award-winning artist who studied under Gregory Kondos, Jack Ogden, Larry Weldon and Oliver Jackson. The couple’s house is like his paintings: filled with bright color. Because the house had been built just before they moved in, they needed to make only a few changes. “The first thing we tried to do was get some light in here,” says O’Brien. In the kitchen, they added glass inserts to two cabinet doors and removed the doors on another cabinet altogether. They replaced the drab brown granite countertops with sleek white Corian. Knocking out a wall between the kitchen and the staircase opened up the space. New mercury glass

light fixtures created a brighter spot for casual meals. They swapped out the heavy wood front door for one with a large glass panel, bringing in more natural light. In the living room, they installed a large skylight and a gas fireplace. “I hated the idea of a house without a hearth,” says O’Brien. O’Brien, who helps people declutter their homes, says the couple strives for a zerowaste home in all they do. “To that end, we sold everything we replaced or gave it to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore,” she says. In Palo Alto, their refrigerator had been painted with a portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. The couple called it their “Frida fridge.” Leaving that appliance behind, O’Brien received a consolation prize: Montanino painted a replacement Frida on a wall near the staircase. Two balconies provide treehouse views of the neighborhood, and the front courtyard gives them a spot for relaxed Sunday-morning people HOME page 58

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HOME FROM page 57 watching as folks head to the farmers market under the freeway. “We had a patio in Palo Alto and could hardly ever use it except for a couple times a year,” Montanino says. “It was just too cold.” Their Sacramento backyard needed a bit of work. “It was just a patch of green grass with some DG (decomposed granite) around the edges,” says O’Brien. They initially installed pavers and planted baby’s tears between the cracks. After the drought killed the plantings, they opted for a concrete patio. To transform the barren space into a cozy spot with abundant greenery, O’Brien transplanted house plants along the fence, and friends stopped

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by with more plants. They planted a fastgrowing morning glory above the fence and let it drape along a wire, creating a flower-laden privacy wall. “We are so happy with what is happening in Sacramento,” says O’Brien, who now writes a blog about life in Southside Park. “And we love the location, right in the heart of the art scene, which is perfect for Anthony.” To read Catherine O’Brien’s blog, Southside Park: Forty-Six City Blocks of Surprise, go to southsidepark.blogspot.com. To view Anthony Montanino’s art, go to anthonymontanino.com. If you know if a home you think should be featured in Inside Publications, contact Julie Foster at foster.julie91@yahoo.com n

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Open for the Season LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS RETURN FOR THE SUMMER

BY GWEN SCHOEN FARM TO FORK

ay 1 is always circled on my calendar. No, it’s not a birthday or anniversary

date. That’s the day when the seasonal Certified Farmers Markets open for the year. Sure, I spend countless hours sampling, inhaling and gently pressing my way through year-round farmers markets, but there’s something truly magical about seeing the tents and tables spring to life in Roosevelt Park at 9th and P streets, at Fremont Park at 16th and P and other seasonal markets around town. The farmers arrive with their trucks loaded up with fresh-picked produce. For me, that’s the real beginning of summer. Strawberries, cherries and asparagus are on my mind as I make my shopping list. Shortcake? Strawberry salsa? Grilled asparagus? Chilled asparagus drizzled with olive oil or tossed in a crisp green salad? Since I’ve never made it all the way home with a bag of fresh cherries, I make no plans for them other than gluttony. My mouth is watering just thinking about the possibilities.

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busiest Certified Farmers Market in

That eliminated the middleman, or

Best’s advice when he hears of my

the state with more than 100 farmers

wholesaler, which meant more profit

plans.

participating.

directly to the farmers.”

“Buy two bags of cherries,” is Dan

“That could be dangerous,” I admit.

“It’s all about getting people

Now, however, with the farm-to-

excited about eating more fruits and

fork movement, farmers markets and

vegetables grown by local farmers,”

their consumer base have changed a

when it comes to farmers markets.

says Best. “The idea of farmers

bit.

He’s the general counsel of the

markets began to take root in 1978 as

California Federation of Certified

a movement toward buying directly

of developing a relationship with

Farmers Markets and a dedicated

from the famer. The plan was to

the farmers,” says Best. “They like

advocate of supporting small, family-

bring healthful, low-cost food to

hearing the stories about the farm,

run, local farms. He can often be

areas of our community where there

what’s going to be ripe soon, the

found at the Sunday market under

were a lot of low-income consumers.

growing practices such as organic.

the freeway at 8th and W streets.

In the beginning, a lot of those

Even restaurant chefs now shop the

That particular market is a year-

customers were senior citizens. We

markets looking for fresh, top-quality

round venue that just celebrated

also wanted to create an outlet for

produce.”

35 years in business. It is now the

farmers to sell directly to consumers.

Best is Sacramento’s go-to guy

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appreciate small bills and coins. don’t allow them, and their leashes

we haven’t gotten in anyone’s way. Although we’ve moved a few times, we’ve had a market in that area since 1985. So even if a move becomes necessary, we will find a new home nearby.” While most shoppers look for produce, there are a lot of other treasurers at the market. “We have a couple of fresh fish vendors,” says Best. “You’ll also find some meat products, bakery products, eggs, cut flowers, fresh herbs, honey and some nursery stock such as tomato plants. The eggs are great. All are from cage-free chickens, and some are even free-range chickens.” May and June are my favorite months at the farmers market as

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Who Decides? BILLION-DOLLAR DECISIONS BY THE SEAT OF THE PANTS

BY WALT SEIFERT GETTING THERE

he Sacramento Transportation Authority, whose board consists of elected officials from Sacramento County and the cities within the county, is considering a transportation half-cent sales tax measure that would raise $3.6 billion over 30 years. A draft measure divvies up the tax revenue between roads (75 percent) and transit projects (25 percent) and calls out the construction of specific transportation projects. If placed on the November ballot, two-thirds of county voters would have to vote yes for the measure to take effect. How did the funding allocation in the measure get determined? Who picked the transportation projects included? Who decides which projects are viable and should be funded? You might imagine that hordes of faceless technocrats analyze reams and streams of computerized data, weigh transportation options at national, state and local levels and plot their effects on vital issues such as safety, the environment and public health. These technical experts would also examine cost effectiveness, travel times, economic impacts, sustainability and quality-of-life

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issues to maximize the return on tax dollars. If you are of a cynical bent, you might believe that vested business interests, including the housing, road construction, automotive and oil industries, exert profound and disproportionate influence on transportation decisions. Their lobbyists would be promoting projects that benefit them financially. More idealistically, you may suppose transportation consumers weigh in through contacts with their elected representatives, surveys and focus groups. Or that altruistic and well-informed bicycle, pedestrian and public transit advocates, with no

profit motive, have sway in what gets planned and built. At the local level, a little bit of “all of the above” is true, though there is far less of the analytic approach than is possible or prudent. Ultimately, it falls to elected officials to sort everything out. They make the final decisions. They should ask for information, hear from stakeholders, consider staff advice and evaluate all factors. That’s the way our democracy works, but the system certainly has flaws. It’s probably most flawed at the national level, where big-business interests have often dominated the discourse on transportation. The most notable example is the interstate

highway system, which fundamentally changed how America traveled. Automakers pushed the interstate system and forced its massive concrete conduits deep into cities. Justified in part by the idea that they could help city residents flee a nuclear attack, the interstates made long-distance travel by cars between cities far more practical and common. What interstates did inside cities has been disastrous. They divided and decimated neighborhoods and abetted sprawl. They encouraged commutes by auto instead of transit. They made walking and biking more difficult by building hard-to-cross barriers. Local decision making has its own flaws. At a March workshop on the potential transportation sales tax, no STA board or staff member mentioned global warming, the pre-eminent environmental threat of our time. Forty percent of the greenhouse gases that cause global warming come from transportation. No one mentioned safety, though Sacramento fares poorly in trafficrelated fatalities, injuries and property damage. No one mentioned public health, though traffic crashes kill people outright. Further, our auto-centric system results in a lack of physical activity through walking and bicycling for short trips, which contributes to the epidemic of diabetes. Instead, board members chiefly seemed to be concerned about ensuring their jurisdictions got a slice of the funding pie and in defending the arbitrary 25 percent allocation of funds to transit. To its credit, the draft plan does have a “fix it first” maintenance orientation and has some bike projects. Yet it also includes

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Take a Shot A LESSON IN GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY FROM A MASTER

BY ANITA CLEVENGER

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e all know the early bird gets the worm. According to garden photographer Saxon Holt, the early photographer gets the sweet light. That’s why we met at the gates of Sacramento Historic City Cemetery just before 7 a.m. and started hurrying through the Historic Rose Garden as soon as the gates swung open. Holt was at the cemetery to shoot garden photos for American Rose magazine, the quarterly publication of American Rose Society. Two companions were there to assist and get a photography lesson. I was along to help decide what photos to take, to trim off dead flowers and to learn whatever I could in the process. The Novato-based photographer advocates shooting garden photos in the first and last two hours of the day. Given a choice, he’ll shoot as the sun comes up. He loves the crisp light, the touches of dew and the freshness of flowers when the day begins. “There’s something lively about the morning,” he said. We were certainly lively, racing against the sun. It’s amazing how fast the light changes. One moment, the sun was “kissing” across the tops of

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Garden photographer Saxon Holt. Photo by Robin Gee.

trees. Just a bit later, the light was flat and hot. “There is time later to take close-up pictures of flowers,” he said. “Now we want the long shots.” We rushed to find the best vantage points for shots that established the sense of place, but then Holt took his time deciding what he wanted to say with his photographs. He carefully composed each shot, using a tripod, moving the camera up and down and side to side. “Sometimes a few inches make a difference,” he observed. “The tripod really helps to exact the composition.” The viewfinder shows without flinching what a photo will look like. “Too often we focus on what we see,” Holt said. “Focus instead on what’s going into the shot.” Your eye might not notice a dead flower or a telephone pole in the background. The camera sees and records everything. Holt likes to show the complexity of a garden, considering it a tapestry. For that, a photo needs sharp detail

both near and far, what is known in photography terms as “deep depth of field.” That’s achieved by combining a small lens opening (aperture) with a long shutter speed. A tripod is essential because it holds the camera steady so that the photos are sharp. You don’t see much sky in a Saxon Holt photograph. He prefers to fill the frame. “The closer you get, the better it looks,” he said. You can observe what’s in a snapshot in a moment. In a carefully composed photograph, you look longer. Holt knows what draws the eye. He said that we look at the brightest area in a photograph. He uses leading lines, such as a pathway, to direct the eye where to go. He also “stacks up” items of interest throughout the image, so that the eye will look at first one thing and then another. Once you’ve captured the essence of a garden in the landscape shots, it’s time to focus on plants. Holt gives

workshops on taking plant portraits. “They aren’t mug shots,” he quips. Plants don’t have to look drunk and disheveled. Holt is ready to improve their appearance. He studies how they look in the viewfinder and pulls out clippers to remove spent flowers or some leaves that are in the way. Once the plants are ready, he adjusts the lighting. Full direct sun washes out details. A portable sun shade blocks light, and a reflector will bounce it back in if needed. If Holt were shooting alone, he would use a stand to hold a shade or reflector. With three shooting assistants, we held them as he directed, often using blocking and reflecting light at the same time. Before digital photography, film was expensive and photographers carefully chose their shots. In this age of digital cameras, it costs nothing to snap with abandon. We tend to take too many pictures and hope that something good will emerge. Holt uses modern equipment but advocates oldschool restraint. The primary point of his lesson: “Take fewer, better composed shots.” Hurry to get the best light. Slow down and concentrate to get the best photographs. Anita Clevenger is a Sacramento County UC Master Gardener. For answers to gardening questions, call the Master Gardeners at 876-3558, visit their website at ucanr.edu/sites/ sacmg or attend the open garden at Fair Oaks Horticulture Center on Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. The center is at 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. For more information about Saxon Holt’s photography, workshops and books, go to photobotanic.com n

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engineer in the Division of Flood Management at DWR, rainfall data from many locations are fed into mathematical models calibrated to predict timing and magnitude of runoff for the watershed. In some of the smaller watersheds in our area, such as the Cosumnes and Napa rivers, runoff is fast and floods can be sudden after rain. In the American River, runoff from the peaks of the

BY DR. AMY ROGERS

Sierra to Folsom takes less than a

SCIENCE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

day.

Actual, not predicted, flows

loods have plagued Sacramento

are measured by stream gauges

ever since its founding. Folsom

maintained by the U.S. Geological

Dam can stop the American

Survey. Gauges measure the depth

River from flooding Sacramento only

of the water at cross-section points

if there’s enough room in Folsom

along the river or stream and take an

Lake to hold the water. During an

average. For each gauge, such as the

extreme weather event, peak flow

corrugated metal tower you may have

into Folsom can be more than triple

seen just upstream of the I Street

what can be safely released into the

Bridge, scientists have prepared

lower river. To make sure the water

rating tables that translate water

doesn’t overtop the dam, it may be

depth at that specific location to flow

necessary to draw down the reservoir

in cubic feet per second, such as 10

in advance. But not too much: Water

feet = 50,000 cfs. The cfs measure

released now is water the community

then gives planners a flood stage

won’t have in summer.

rating.

Therefore, good flood control

More types of hydrologic data are

requires good forecasting.

collected to improve flood forecasts.

The Bureau of Reclamation, which

If you’ve been hiking in wilderness

manages Folsom Dam and reservoir,

areas of the Sierra or the Trinity

has a Joint Operations Center in Sacramento where the National Weather Service, the California Nevada River Forecast Center and the California Department of Water Resources Flood Operations Center all share one roof. These federal and state agencies work together to collect hydrologic data, build models and make predictions of how much water, where and when.

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Alps, you might have stumbled on Weather forecasting is the first

network of sensors placed throughout

step. At the Joint Operations Center,

the watersheds of the American

meteorologists watch for storms,

and Sacramento rivers. Most of

especially big “pineapple express”

the sensors transmit their data by

systems. Five-day precipitation

satellite directly to the JOC.

forecasts are pretty accurate and

Measuring the amount of rainfall

allow enough time to make room in

doesn’t directly tell you how much

the reservoir if necessary. Actual

the river is going to rise. According to

precipitation is measured by a

Boone Lek, a senior water resources

an odd metal hut, A-frame in shape, 10 or more feet tall, possibly with adjacent towers and antennas. Here, government agencies and also utilities like SMUD and PG&E gather data on temperature, wind, snow depth, snow water content and soil moisture content. All of these factors affect how much water will run off into the rivers. The California Nevada River

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which the infrastructure was not built

information in visually appealing

to handle.”

map form on its website. If you’re

During a flood, the levee-defined

a weather-watching junkie, you’ll

main channels of the American

love cnrfc.noaa.gov and cdec.water.

and Sacramento rivers carry only a

ca.gov, which gives hourly details on

small fraction (15 to 20 percent) of

reservoir storage across the state.

the total water. The rest is funneled

Even with thousands of sensors,

into a system of flood basins called

there are gaps in the data network.

bypasses using mini-dams called weirs

Citizen scientists can help fill the

that are designed to be overtopped

gaps in official sensor reporting via

at flood stage. The Sacramento Weir

the Community Collaborative Rain,

is an old (1916) concrete structure

Hail & Snow Network (cocorahs.org).

with manually operated gates located

Volunteers submit local precipitation

about four miles upstream of Tower

measurements to a national database.

Bridge. When the I Street gauge

To join this group, all you need is a

reads 27.5 feet and rising, river

rain gauge and a little training.

forecasters open the gates of the

So what happens when all the signs indicate a flood threat? For every reservoir that serves

Yolo Bypass (part of which is crossed by I-80’s Yolo Causeway bridge) by way of the Sacramento Bypass.

control, a top of conservation level is

(Interestingly, the Sacramento Weir

calculated. This is the level of water

is located upstream of the mouth of

predicted to allow enough space for

the American River, because during

flood control without wasting storage

a major flood event American River

water. This level is not constant but

water entering the Sacramento backs

is changed depending on time of year,

up and actually flows upstream.) Any decision to evacuate will

more. If a reservoir is higher than

be broadcast to local residents by

its TOC level, then water is released,

reverse 911 calls and by sending

even in periods of apparent drought.

emergency messages to all cellphones

As the climate changes, choosing

within range of specific cell towers.

good TOC levels is getting harder.

Johnson says, “When they say go,

Rick Johnson of the Sacramento Area

go.” He advises Sacramentans to pay

Flood Control Agency says, “In the

attention when large storms come.

last 25 years, water is coming off the

“People in San Francisco know about

watershed differently.” The Sierra

earthquakes. In the foothills they

snowpack is melting earlier, during

know about fire. In Sacramento,

flood season, when the reservoirs

people have to realize we’re living

must be kept partially empty, so less

behind levees.”

water is available to store after May. “We’re also seeing more outliers,

weir and send floodwater into the

both as water storage and flood

how saturated the watershed is and

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Side by Side HE EMBRACES BOTH PAINTING AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

BY JESSICA LASKEY ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

o many, a picture is worth a thousand words. But to Lotfi Zennadi, that same picture is made up of thousands of dots of color balanced and layered just so to create the image in front of him. In short, the graphic designer and painter doesn’t just see: He visually excavates. “Graphic design is different than other artistic mediums because it’s so technical,” Zennadi explains. “The first time I was introduced to it, I knew it was exactly what I wanted to do.” Zennadi could have had pretty much any kind of artistic career he wanted. Growing up in Annaba, Algeria, he was often told he would become a famous painter—probably because he always found an excuse to incorporate drawings into his school projects and continually won the districtwide school art contests. But as gifted as Zennadi was, he always felt there was more to life than drawing. “I went to college to do science technology. My dad wanted me to go into medicine, but I didn’t like it,” says Zennadi, now 43. “My cousins were going to architecture school in Algiers, so over vacation one year, I went to visit them and met people from the fine arts programs. They all admired my drawings and told me I should come to school there. So I put together a portfolio and ended up studying graphic design.” His time at school proved to be a crucial learning experience both in and out of the classroom. Zennadi

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Lotfi Zennadi

credits his rapid growth to his “brilliant” colleagues, who often “helped me more than the teachers.” (One friend even tried to encourage him to drop graphic design in favor of painting, but Zennadi held fast in his

love for the more technical medium.) Teachers took notice of Zennadi’s extraordinary eye for design, and soon he was working on paid projects outside of school all over Algeria with other students to decorate the walls

of nurseries, cafeterias and preschools on petroleum bases. “It was a constant learning process and hard work, but we were making money, spending time outside and having fun,” Zennadi says. “It was a great time to be young.” During his five years in school, Zennadi had his work shown at high-profile exhibitions in Italy, Finland and the south of France, and he founded his own graphic design company. He started working under a pen name, Beeblu, so he could work on edgier projects like posters for rock and jazz festivals. He wanted to “shake things up” and make changes in his native country, but he felt stuck. “I felt like I couldn’t express myself,” Zennadi admits. “It was challenging because the customers want what they want, and you have to give it to them. I suddenly started thinking, ‘Is this it? Am I stuck here?’ I really wanted a challenge, to push myself and others and be a real designer.” Zennadi sought his next challenge in Germany, working with an entrepreneur who was revolutionizing the screen-printing world with new machinery and software, as well as with two top printing companies in France for whom Zennadi designed school supplies. He also decided to earn his master’s degree, but the school he enrolled in in Nice happened to need a teacher with his skill set, so he found himself teaching as well as pursuing his studies. The south of France never managed to seduce him, however, and his lifelong dream of working for Paris’ top ARTIST page 75

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Ballet, in his captivating piece of prerevolution Cuba, “Juanita y Alicia.” Craving still more spice? Local artists will take part in select performances to add extra zest to a program that is sure to set you aflame. For tickets and more information, call the ballet box office at 552-5800 or go to sacballet.org. The E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts is at 2420 N St.

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xplore the world between light and dark, life and death in the fascinating exhibition of “Mysterious Theater Forms: The Work of Sha Sha Higby” on display at ARTHOUSE on R from May 14 through June 3. International performance/ sculptural artist Sha Sha Higby is known for her evocative and haunting performances using the exquisite and ephemeral body sculpture she meticulously creates and moves within. Elaborate sculptural costume, dance and puppetry explore magic and emotion, creating an atmospheric world within the borders between death and life. Higby started making dolls and pursued the art of puppetry and sculpture in her early years, which evolved into the “moving sculpture” medium she now performs throughout the United States and in Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, England, Belgium, Germany and Holland. She’s also the recipient of numerous grants and awards, including the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Theater Artist Fellowship and the California Arts

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International performance/sculptural artist Sha Sha Higby is on display at the ARTHOUSE

Council New Genre Individual Artist Fellowship. A selection of Higby’s costumes, sculptures, jewelry, working drawings and masks will be on display, and there may even be a surprise performance. Meet Higby in person at the opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. Interested in learning from the master herself? Higby will host workshops on Masks and Movement from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 4, and on Casting a Moving Archetypal Image the same day from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information on Higby, go to shashahigby.com. For more information on the show, go to arthouseonr.com. ARTHOUSE on R is at 1021 R St.

HOT TO TROT Get ready for some sizzle: The Sacramento Ballet performs its highly anticipated and scintillating program “Latin Nights” on May 5-25 at the E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts. Co-artistic director Carinne Binda, former ballet mistress for the legendary Rudolf Nureyev, will bring the first act of Russian choreographer Marius Petipa’s “Don Quixote” to life like you’ve never seen before. (Petipa, considered the father of classical ballet, is also the creator of “Swan Lake,” “The Sleeping Beauty” and “The Nutcracker,” among others.) Adding to the Latin lasciviousness will be a glimpse into the Cuban heritage of Septime Webre, the artistic director of the Washington

Spring has sprung, which means the strings will strum at the Sacramento Youth Symphony’s Spring Concerts at Sacramento City College, featuring the Premier Orchestra and the Academy of Music ensembles on Sunday, May 1, as part of the venerable organization’s 60th anniversary season. The concerts will include Vivace and Classic Orchestra at 2 p.m., followed by a performance of the Academic String Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Ensemble at 4 p.m. Stick around for the 7 p.m. performance of the Premier Orchestra under the tutelage and able baton of SYS artistic director and conductor Michael Neumann. The Premier Orchestra program will include Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Gioachino Rossini’s overture to “William Tell” and selections from John Williams’ score of “Star Wars.” For tickets and more information, go to sacramentoyouthsymphony.org. The Sacramento City College Performing Arts Center is at 3835 Freeport Blvd. PREVIEWS page 77

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Looking for a fun way to spend the day with the family on Second Saturday this month before heading off to gallery-hop in the evening? Check out the River City Marketplace from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 14 in Fremont Park and get your hands on some fantastic original finds. This free, family-friendly afternoon will showcase our region’s most talented “makers”: artists, clothing designers such as Ana Apple, and small-batch food creators. While you shop, enjoy live music from local bands, refuel with fare from local food trucks, enter the raffle giveaway for a chance to win cool prizes, and let the little ones blow off steam in the Kids’ Zone with activities for all ages. For more information, go to rivercitymarketplace.squarespace. com. Fremont Park is at 1515 Q St.

NINTH TIME’S THE CHARM Surely you know the famous strains of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. (Now it’s in your head, isn’t it?). But did you know he also wrote an opera? Listen up at the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera’s concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at the Community Center Theater and learn a thing or two. Grammy Award-winning conductor David Alan Miller will join the SPO to conduct its season finale allBeethoven concert, beginning with dramatic movements from his only opera, “Fidelio,” and concluding joyously with the magnificent Symphony No. 9, “Ode to Joy.” For tickets and more information, call 808-5181 or go to sacphilopera. org. The Community Center Theater is at 1301 L St.

SMALL BUT MIGHTY The adage “good things come in small packages” will be proven

Artwork by Robert-Jean Ray will be on display at DaDas Art Gallery Boutique

oh-so-right this month at the microARTCollection show in collaboration with DaDas Art Gallery Boutique. Representing the most extensive selection of contemporary micro art in the Sacramento region, microARTCollection is composed of artwork by established and emerging artists who specialize in drawing, printmaking, collage, painting, mixed media, ceramic and/or sculpture. The kicker? The majority of the pieces showcased in the collection are no larger than a matchbox. Although some of the artwork on view will not be available for purchase (certain pieces are part of microARTCollection’s inventory that dates back to 1987), there will be a significant number of exceptional pieces that can join your personal collection. Artists represented include RobertJean Ray, Willie Marlowe, Linda

Welch, Lou Bermingham, Maureen Hood, Marbo Barnard, Joseph Mele, Pablo Galvan, Carol Dalton, Lisa Neal, Barbetta Lockart, Ken Waterstreet and Ronald Peetz. For more information, call 5381082. DaDas Art Gallery Boutique is at 3655 J St.

GET DOWN AND DIRTY Do you have a dirty secret? Fleet Feet does, and it wants to let you in on it during its Dirty Secret Trail Run on Saturday, May 7, in Cool. The wildly popular annual trail run, now in its sixth season, sells out every year. And it’s no wonder. After tackling a course of either 5.8 miles or 10.3 miles, runners will be treated to a pancake breakfast. But be sure to bring a change of clothes, since the name doesn’t lie: You will get filthy!

If you have walked into the lobby of the Teel Family Pavilion at the Crocker Art Museum lately, you may have noticed a stunning addition to the museum’s collection. If you looked up, that is. Celebrated glass artist Dale Chihuly’s 8-by-6-foot “Golden Teal Chandelier” has now joined the Crocker’s permanent collection. The subtle tones of bluegreen, blue-gray and gold suit the contemporary look of the Teel Family Pavilion (which opened in 2010) and complement the hues of the museum’s historic building. The aqua and gold tones further allude to Sacramento’s rivers and the gold found therein, referencing both regional history and the artwork for which the Crocker is most famous. “We have long believed that the Crocker should have a statement piece in the museum’s foyer and have wanted a Chihuly chandelier in this location for many years,” says Scott A. Shields, the Crocker’s associate director and chief curator. “We have been looking for the right one: the right shape, the right height, the right color. ‘Golden Teal Chandelier’ is perfect.” The chandelier is a fitting prelude to the Crocker’s three summer glass exhibitions, the first of which, “Little Dreams in Glass and Metal: Enameling in America, 1920 to the Present,” opens June 19. “Glass for the New Millennium: Masterworks from the Kaplan-Ostergaard Collection” (featuring works by Chihuly) opens July 10, and “The Luster of Ages: Ancient Glass from the Marcy Friedman Collection” opens July 17. Watch this space for more information! If you have little ones, you probably know that with beautiful weather comes extra energy, so why not channel those toddler heebie-jeebies into an exciting Artful Tot class, held the first Tuesday of every month at PREVIEWS page 78

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Four choirs featuring more than 150 children will sing under

the museum (this month from 10:30

the direction of Lynn Stevens and

a.m. to noon on May 3)? During each

Melanie Huber. The concert will

class, toddlers explore art-making

include works associated with Frank

with different materials in new ways,

Sinatra, The Beatles and Pete Seeger,

from printmaking and color mixing

as well as songs of freedom and peace

to clay and fabric. Adults learn how

including the Finlandia theme by

to encourage experimentation and

Jean Sibelius.

self-expression while nurturing their

Concertgoers will also be treated

child’s creativity.

to a preview of songs scheduled to be

Families are welcome to arrive any

performed this summer during the

time during this drop-in program,

touring choir’s international travel to

and be sure to dress for mess. The

Helsinki, Finland, as well as Estonia,

program is for children from 19 to

Latvia and Lithuania. In fact, the

36 months old and their caregivers.

title, “The Singing Revolution,” refers

Classes are $7 for museum members, $10 for nonmembers (includes one

Don't miss the Sacramento Childrens Chorus performance on May 1

child and one adult) and $5 per additional person. Fun will be had by all family

Sunday, May 29. Inspired this year by Dr. Seuss’ Whoville, the museum will

members at the Crocker’s Classical

become an enchanting, colorful land

Concert at 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day,

designed to excite and delight. Enjoy

Sunday, May 8. The Sacramento

games of skill and thrill while the

Philharmonic and Opera Brass

Vegetable Circus gets you singing and

will perform a program designed

dancing. Check out the Mad Science

to inspire music appreciation and

lab where you can learn the how and

practice in children and let their

why of things.

parents bop along to some beautiful tunes. A question-and-answer session

“Who” wouldn’t love that? For tickets and more information

will follow for children to ask the

for all Crocker events, call 808-1182

musicians questions about their

or go to crockerartmuseum.org.

instruments and experiences.

The Crocker Art Museum is at 216 O St.

to a time in the late 1980s when song helped restore the independence of these Baltic states. For tickets and more information, call 646-1141 or go to sacramentochildrenschorus.org.

YOU SAY YOU WANT A REVOLUTION It’s the best kind of revolution: the singing kind! Join the Sacramento Children’s Chorus at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, at the Carmichael Seventh Day Adventist Church for its spring concert, “The Singing Revolution.”

Space is limited and this concert is expected to sell out. Tickets are $6 for museum members, $10 for students, youths and Capital Public Radio members, and $12 for nonmembers. Celebrate Sacramento’s Bike Month in funky fashion with Art Mix: Bike Funk-o-Rama from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 12. Create pedalpowered art, check out customized rides and be wowed by a Marcel Duchamp-inspired, bike-propelled movie by Kelly O’Connell. Spoketacular bike experts will be on hand to keep you riding right. This event is for guests 21 and over and it’s free for museum members and free with general admission for

Carmichael Seventh Day Adventist Church is at 4600 Winding Way.

TOUR DE FORCE Rarely do you get to see a oneperson musical, and rarely do you get to see a performer tackle such complex material as you will when you see Analise Langford-Clark in “Arlington,” a new chamber musical by Victor Lodato and Polly Pen, presented by California Stage through May 1 at the Three Penny Theater. Fair Oaks Theatre Festival regular Langford-Clark wrestles with our tempestuous times as a contemporary incarnation of Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” heroine Nora Helmer. Musician Jonathon Blum accompanies and Bob Irvin directs this stirring show that has mesmerized audiences in San Francisco and New York. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 1. For tickets and more information, go to calstage.org. The Three Penny Theater is in the R25 Arts Complex at 1721 25th St.

nonmembers. Enjoy food and drink discounts during happy hour from

GO WEST

5 to 6 p.m. and $5 drink specials all

Saddle up, pardner, for the best

night. It’s time for Familypalooza, the

auction of the year from Witherell’s

Crocker’s free annual family festival

auction house: the Western Design

for all ages from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on

Auction runs through May 11 at Faith Sponslers artwork will be featured at Beatnik Studios

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Gala To Aid Nature Center PARKWAY GEM TO HOST FUNDRAISER WORDS AND PICTURES

BY SUSAN SKINNER

ffie Yeaw Nature Center will hold its spring fundraiser—an art show, art auction and gala called Where the Wild Things Are— on Saturday, May 21. The honorary chairpersons are art collectors Estelle Saltzman and Russ Solomon of Tower Records fame. In the past, the event has been chaired by Marcy Friedman, Congresswoman Doris Matsui and artist Greg Kondos. A portion of the proceeds from the event will provide free natural science enrichment programs to schools. Sacramento Fine Arts Center partnered with Effie Yeaw for the art show and live and silent auctions featuring work by Sacramento artists. The show was juried by Shelly Willis, executive

Twilight sightings of wildlife are likely at Effie Yeaw’s outdoor gala

director of Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, and Jon Stevenson, owner of Trumpette. Celebrity artists Jian Wang, David Peterson, Gregory Kondos, Maria Winkler and the late

Earl Boley donated works to the live auction. David Sobon will serve as auctioneer, and Fox40 news anchor Bethany Crouch will emcee.

Witherell’s showroom on C Street.

highlight of our auction year, the

Giddy-up: You don’t want to miss it!

one that’s always the most fun and

5 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, at Raley Field. The festival will feature fun for the whole family with a performance by Mikey Pauker, Israeli food, cool stuff for little ones in the Raley Field Kids Corner, shopping, crafts and more. Pre-register and find more information at jewishsac.org or call 486-0906. Raley Field is at 400 Ballpark Drive in West Sacramento.

The catalogue features several significant historical stunners,

exciting.” The Western Design Auction will

including an Edward Bohlin saddle

be on display at Witherell’s showroom

encrusted in silver, an “Indian

through May 1, and highlights from

Maiden on Buffalo” image from 1901

the show will also be exhibited in

(a version of which, incidentally,

the entrance-way showroom to

Witherell’s CEO Brian Witherell and

Witherell’s annual Old West Show

his father, Brad, used on the cover of

in Grass Valley on May 6 and 7. For

their 1999 book, “California’s Best:

more information, call 446-6490 or go

Old West Art and Antiques”), a rare

to witherells.com.

life-size zinc Cigar Store Indian, and

Witherell’s is at 300 20th St. The

a study for the recently restored

annual Old West Show will be hosted

Sacramento Train Station mural from

at the Nevada County Fairgrounds

between 1909 and 1941, one of nine

at 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass

studies for murals that were painted

Valley.

in Southern Pacific railroad depots across the West. “We hold back items all year long for this auction,” says Witherell, who is also a featured appraiser on “Antiques Roadshow.” “This is the

OY, YAY! Celebrate your Jewish family heritage with the aptly named 2016 Jewish Heritage Festival from 1 to

MASTERS OF ART Find out what the future art world will look like at “Rudiment Ground,” an exhibition of work from eight artists currently enrolled in the UC Davis Art Studio MFA program on display at Beatnik Studios from May 3-26. The featured artists include Henry Bell, Yuan Chen, Mike

The fundraiser takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Ancil Hoffman Park. Tickets are $75. Valet parking is free. Table sponsors are welcome. For more information, go to sacnaturecenter.net. Art in the silent auction can be viewed before May 21 at Sacramento Fine Arts Center at 5330 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. For more information, go to sacfinearts.org. Administered by the American River Natural History Association, Effie Yeaw gets more than 90,000 visitors per year. “The center has a special history in this community,” says Effie Yeaw fund developer Betty Cooper. “Caring supporters keep us open and available for future generations.” Susan Maxwell Skinner can be reached at Sknrband@aol.com n

Cole, Benjamin Ehrmann, Vincent Pachecho, Arielle Rebek, Muzi Rowe and Faith Sponsler. The Art Studio MFA Program is a two-year, critically engaged studio program that provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary study in the visual arts. As part of a small tight-knit community, students explore a wide range of media and approaches to studio practice, which culminates in an exhibition at the end of their first year prior to working on their theses. Congratulate the candidates in person at the opening reception on Friday, May 6 from 6-9 p.m. For more information, call 400-4281 or visit beatnik-studios.com. Beatnik Studios is located at 723 S Street. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Please email items for consideration by the first of the month, at least one month in advance of the event. n

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Art Preview GALLERY ART SHOWS IN MAY

Windows to the Soul: The Evolution of Paintings by Jennifer Laurel Kelleris at the University Union Gallery through May 19. Shown: Tenderness in oil and mixed media. University Union, 2nd Floor, Sac State, 6000 J St. jenniferlaurelkeller.com

ARTHOUSE on R presents Mysterious Theater Forms featuring works by Sha Sha Higby. The exhibit runs through June 10. 1021 R Street, arthouseonr.com

A show called Blended Vision will be shown the Special Events gallery at the 33rd Street Bistro in May with works by photographer Aniko Kiezel and painter Michael Bolton. (Bolton won the East Sac Art Contest this past fall.) Shown is a giclee by Kiezel. The 33rd Street Bistro is at 3301 Folsom Blvd.

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Red Dot Gallery features works by Kathy Dana through May. Dana’s “Expressive Sole ©”series captures personality through the language of shoes. Works by Diane Ruhkala Bell, Lisa Neal, and Laura Caron are also featured. Red Dot Gallery; 2231 J St., Suite 101

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Art Show Judges David Sobon Jon Stevenson Shelly Willis

Honorary Gala Chairs Estelle Saltzman and Russ Solomon

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All Greek to Me TIME FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET

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hen the hot days of May approach, I invariably find myself leaning toward a Mediterranean diet. Gone are the soups and stews of winter, replaced by the bright, vegetable-rich dishes of the sunny shores of the Aegean. So if you’re in the mood for less pork roast and more pita in your diet, check out this trio of Greek eateries.

OPA! OPA! The variety platter at Opa! Opa! is a great deal and a fantastic way to waltz your way through the most popular dishes of Greek dining. It comes with spanakopita (phyllo triangles filled with spinach and feta) and dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), along with feta cheese, olives, pita, gyro (thinly sliced, seasoned meat) and falafel. One word about falafel: Eat it fast. The deep-fried chickpea fritter is an amazing delicacy, but never have I experienced a food with shorter staying power. Wait 10 minutes to consume your falafel, and instead of a warm, crispy, heartily spiced ball of goodness, you get a dull, sometimes greasy, rock-hard lump not worth digesting. No matter what, never, never eat a falafel that you don’t see come straight out of the fryer and onto your plate. The highlight of the variety platter is the gyro, wonderfully spiced, tender and absolutely fantastic with a little dip of tzatziki. The meat is fantastic. If you go to Opa! Opa!, save room for something sweet from Sweeties, the dessert shop next door. With petite carrot cakes, lemon bars and

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A salad from Opa! Opa!

cheesecakes, along with baklava, cupcakes and cappuccinos, Sweeties is the perfect ruination of your otherwise healthy Mediterranean diet. Opa! Opa! offers a limited number of beers in the bottle and wines by the glass, and the service is decidedly doit-yourself, with ordering and pickup at the counter and no table service. But if you’re looking for fast, casual, well-priced (most entrees are under $10), and relatively healthy dining, Opa! Opa! is just what the doctor ordered.

Opa! Opa! is at 5644 J St.; 4514000; eatatopa.com

CAFE EUROPA Tucked away in a strip mall near the corner of Howe and Arden, Cafe Europa is an unprepossessing little gem. Focusing on traditional Greek fare, the menu reads like many other Hellenic hangouts in the area: kabobs, spanakopita, dolmades and all the usual sides. Where Europa really stands out, though, is its gyros. The ubiquitous Mediterranean treat of

seasoned meat and toppings wrapped in a pita becomes more than the sum of its parts in the cafe’s family-run kitchen. The “supreme gyros” packs beef or chicken in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, fried potatoes, feta and tzatziki sauce. It’s not fancy or clever, but it’s probably the best gyro in town. The meat, tender and flavorful, packs a well-seasoned punch, and the cool tzatziki (yogurt

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On the underside of the east and west stretches of Highway 50, there is now a 70,000 square-foot mural called the Full Underbelly which depicts a tree canopy. The design contains references to native birds that currently nest under the freeway, as well as bee swarms depicted in gold leaf. As one travels to different parts of the mural the branches above reflect the changing of the seasons. The mural was created by LC Studio Tutto, which is an art and design team comprised of Sofia Lacin and Hennessy Christophel.

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Finish off your meal at Opa! Opa! with a sweet treat Sweeties.

RESTAURANT FROM page 82 sauce) brings the hearty combo together well. If you haven’t had gyro, you’re missing out on one of the finer things in life. Typically served at Greek and Middle Eastern restaurants, gyro is a mixture of ground meat (lamb, beef or chicken) and spices, packed on a rotating spit and cooked slowly, each exterior layer getting shaved off as it’s needed, hot and crispy. Think of it as Mediterranean meatloaf. Cafe Europa has the best baklava I think I’ve ever had. Dense with honey and nuts and uncountable layers of phyllo, this ridiculous treat will sweeten the sourest of days. Cafe Europa is at 1537 Howe Ave.; 779-0737; cafeeuropasac.com

PETRA GREEK This casual, order-at-the-counter place on 16th Street combines the informal nature of a street-side

grab-n-go with the cooking chops of a sit-down restaurant. Sure, this isn’t fine dining. They put French fries in their gyros, which, unless I’m mistaken, isn’t canon. But the chicken souvlaki (chunks of chicken, well seasoned and grilled on skewers) is spot on, with plenty of flavor and no lack of punch. The variety of dishes is impressive. Gyros can be packed with chicken, pork or a mixture of beef and lamb. Plenty of vegetarian dishes are available as well, including grilled halloumi cheese, salads and grilled veggie pita. Petra, which stays open until 3 a.m. Wednesday to Saturday, is a perfect place to end a night of imbibing. Petra caters to the late-night clientele with smothered French fries and burgers guaranteed to soften the next morning’s inevitable hangover. Petra Greek is at 1122 16th St.; 443-1993; petragreek.com Greg Sabin can be reached at gregsabin@hotmail.com n

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Jack’s Urban Eats

1800 L St. 447-9440

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Biba Ristorante

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

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1801 L St. 446-3757

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2416 J St. 443-0440

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

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1730 L St. 444-1100

2115 J St. 442-4388

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

Lucca Restaurant & Bar 1615 J St. 669-5300

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

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

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

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1901 16th St. 441-5850

1217 18th St. 442-5858

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

Fox & Goose Public House 1001 R St. 443-8825

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

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

B L $ Italian food in a casual grocery setting

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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

1230 20th St. 444-0307

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

2115 J St. 442-4353

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

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May: Farm-to-Fork WHAT’S FRESH THIS MONTH AT OUR LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS

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A member of the pea family, these beans have a nutty taste and buttery texture. Look for sturdy green pods with velvety fuzz. They need to be shelled and peeled before eating. Favas are high in protein and dietary fiber. Eat it: Steam them until tender and serve with olive oil, salt and lemon.

This edible annual plant, sometimes known as rocket, belongs to the same family as mustard greens and kale. Its peppery green leaves are green in salads. Arugula is a rich source of certain phytochemicals as well as vitamin A. Eat it: Tossed with extra-virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice and topped with shaved Parmesan.

Also known as shell peas or garden peas, these sweet legumes enjoy a short season in late spring and early summer. Their pods aren’t edible, so shell them immediately before cooking. High in protein, they’re also low in fat. To eat: Boil them briefly until crisp-tender, then add to a pasta salad

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ENDIVE

This perennial is one of the first plants of spring. Its tender young shoots are delicious when steamed, roasted or grilled. Nutrient dense, it’s rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium and iron. Eat it: Toss the spears in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then roast outdoors on a hot grill until charred.

Sown in spring, chicory seeds produce a root that’s harvested and placed in a dark, humid “forcing room.” The result: endive, the second growth of a chicory root. Crisp, with a sweet, nutty flavor, it’s a good source of potassium. To eat: Separate the leaves and top each one with a spoonful of chicken salad or edamame with miso dressing.

Also known as spring garlic or baby garlic, this young plant is a highlight of the spring farmers market. It looks like an overgrown scallion and has a mild yet garlicky flavor. Plants in the garlic family are known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Eat it: Use it raw in a salad or cooked in a frittata.

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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

Selland's Market Cafe 5340 H St. 736-3333

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

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Formoli's Bistro 3839 J St. 448-5699

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

Hot City Pizza

5642 J St. 731-8888

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

La Trattoria Bohemia

5201 Folsom Blvd. 457-5997

Star Ginger

3101 Folsom Blvd. 231-8888

L D $$ Asian Grill and Noodle Bar

DOWNTOWN Foundation

400 L St. 321-9522

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

Chops Steak Seafood & Bar 1117 11th St. 447-8900

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

Claim Jumper

1111 J St. 442-8200

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

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

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Estelle's Patisserie

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

Fat City Bar & Cafe 1001 Front St. 446-6768

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

The Firehouse Restaurant 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 806 L St. 442-7092

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

Il Fornaio

Iron Grill

Leatherby’s Family Creamery

13th Street and Broadway 737-5115

2333 Arden Way 920-8382

Jamie's Bar and Grill

Lemon Grass Restaurant

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

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

427 Broadway 442-4044

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.

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

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

1518 Broadway 441-0222

2415 16th St. 444-2006

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

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

ARDENCARMICHAEL

Grange

Bella Bru Café

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

Café Vinoteca

L D $$ Wine/Beer Featuring the great taste of Thai traditional specialties • sacthaihouse.com

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

Willie's Burgers

Ettore’s

L D $ Great burgers and more • williesburgers.com n

400 Capitol Mall 446-4100

926 J Street • 492-4450

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

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

5038 Fair Oaks Blvd. 485-2883

3535 Fair Oaks Blvd. 487-1331

2376 Fair Oaks Blvd. 482-0708

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

Jackson Catering & Events 1120 Fulton Ave. 483-7300

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

LAND PARK

Jack’s Urban Eats

Casa Garden Restaurant

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

2760 Sutterville Road 452-2809

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

Freeport Bakery

2966 Freeport Blvd. 442-4256

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

2535 Fair Oaks Blvd. 481-5225

The Kitchen

2225 Hurley Way 568-7171

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

La Rosa Blanca Taqueria 2813 Fulton Ave. 484-6104

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

Sam's Hof Brau

2500 Watt 482-2175 L D $$ Wine/Beer Fresh quality meats roasted daily • thehofbrau.com

427 Munroe in Loehmann's 485-3888

5050 Fair Oaks Blvd. 488-5050

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