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BRICK TUDOR CHARMER 4 or 5 bedroom 3 bath home on beautiful tree-lined 36th Street. First time on the market in years. Beautifully re¿nished hardwood Àoors in the living and dining room. Brand new carpet in all four bedrooms as well as the paneled den and guest cottage. Roof and windows have been replaced too! $550,000 SUSAN BALDO 541-3706

A PERFECT 10! A turnkey home, thoughtfully renovated from the ground Àoor up, features designer touches throughout. 3 bedroom 2½ bath with Àexible open Àoor plan; family room opens to fabulous garden and covered patio, spacious master suite with walk-in closets; ¿rst Àoor of¿ce/study; library/computer nook upstairs. $959,000 TIM COLLOM 247-8048

FABULOUS E. SACRAMENTO East Sacramento at its best!! Completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located minutes from McKinley Park. Amenities include new electrical, HVAC, plumbing, newer sewer line, tankless water heater, and a gourmet remodeled kitchen with island. Master suite with large closet; ¿nished bath. $599,000 TIM COLLOM 247-8048

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SPACIOUS AND REDONE! 3 bedroom 3 bath home just a couple blocks from the park. Living room has high ceilings and lots of natural light. The kitchen is large enough for family dining or entertaining, overlooks the large family room with high ceilings and a gas log burning ¿replace. Upstairs master bedrooms with walk-ins. $559,900 DAVID KIRRENE 531-7495

SUPER RENOVATION 4 bedroom 3 bath Fabulous 40’s home where old world charm meets all the modern amenities! 2722 square feet with an open Àoor plan concept connecting the living room and dining room to kitchen with quartz counter tops, and leading to family room that opens to a beautiful backyard. $1,149,900 JAMIE RICH 612-4000

CLASSIC RIVER PARK Charming River Park 4 bedroom with optional dining room or of¿ce, 2½ baths, and master suite with walk-in closet. Formal living and dining rooms. Kitchen opens to family room and large informal eating area. Hardwood Àoors; easy river access; 2 car-garage with carriage house doors. $499,900 CHRIS BALESTRERI 996-2244

EAST SACRAMENTO DUPLEX Superb vintage duplex. Great for owner occupied or investor. Beautiful 1910 Mediterranean style. Each unit has 2 bedrooms and a bath. Newer copper plumbing and electrical. Living and Dining room combinations. Easy walking to midtown restaurants, shops and theaters. $459,000 PAM VANDERFORD 799-7234

RIVER PARK CHARMER 2 or 3 bedroom home, re¿nished hardwood Àoors, dual pane windows and recessed lights. Updated kitchen opens to den (once a third bedroom) with slider door to the brick inlaid patio and yard. Remodeled bathroom with cute tile Àoor and glass tile accents. New central heat and air. $354,900 DAVID KIRRENE 531-7495

GREAT URBAN LIVING Just a few blocks to the Capitol, theaters, restaurants and future arena! Large 2 bedroom condo lower level with balcony and stairs to the enclosed greenbelt. Great decorator colors, newer recessed lighting, plantation shutters, dual paned windows, inside laundry! $219,000 DAVID KIRRENE 531-7495 PAMELA ANDERSON 502-2729

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ADORABLE MEISTER TERRACE COTTAGE! Located near SPACIOUS MIDTOWN BUNGALOW! This expansive East Sac restaurants, coffee houses, and Bertha Henschel Park, this 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage boasts delightful charm. This 1120 square foot home offers a formal Living room that opens to a bright Dining area. The Kitchen has been remodeled to include granite countertops, new cabinetry, and a gas range. Other amenities include a new roof, hardwood Áoors, indoor laundry room, and a two-car garage. $419,950

bungalow is set within close proximity to Midtown restaurants, coffee shops, and public transportation. Presenting a formal Living area with a Àreplace, a formal Dining area with charming built-ins, and a bright Kitchen with a gas range, this 1532 square foot home offers familial charm. Other amenities include an indoor laundry room, dual pane windows, and an inviting backyard. $399,950

REMARKABLY CHARMING DUTCH COLONIAL! IN THE HEART OF ELMHURST! Located within close DARLING ELMHURST COTTAGE! Located near UCDMC Located on a quintessential tree-lined street, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Tudor boasts the traditional charm of East Sacramento living. This 2648 home offers formal Living and Dining rooms, and a spacious den. The open Kitchen has been updated to include modern amenities: Dacor 48” dual fuel Epicure series range with professional grade venting system, granite countertops, and a bright eat-in area that offers ample storage. The backyard is ideal for entertaining with a covered brick patio, a generous lawn area, and mature foliage. Other amenities include two Master ensuites, Loewen windows, new sewer line, hardwood Áoors, and a two-car garage. $1,049,950

proximity to UCDMC and various East Sacramento establishments, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home boasts spacious living. This 1722 square foot home offers formal Living and Dining rooms, a Family room with a brick Àreplace, and a bright Kitchen with an eating bar. The backyard offers two covered patios, a lawn area and mature foliage. Other amenities include hardwood Áoors, dual pane windows, and a two-car garage. $387,500

and the notable T Street Greenbelt, this Elmhurst cottage presents darling charm! This 2 bedroom plus ofÀce, 2 bath property hosts a formal Living and Dining room combination, and separate Family room. Even more, the spacious Master Suite boasts a walk-in closet and an updated bathroom. Offering entertaining opportunities, the backyard has been Ànished with mature foliage and patio. Other amenities include hardwood Áoors, indoor laundry, alley access and a two-car tandem garage. $389,950

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Use of Force THE PUBLIC NEEDS TO KNOW HOW POLICE DO THEIR WORK

BY CECILY HASTINGS PUBLISHER’S DESK

hen the tragic death of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., hit the national news in August, our son was staying at our home while in a twoweek law enforcement class. Alex, 24, is a deputy sheriff in central California. As we watched the news coverage, we began to feel pretty outraged at some of what we were hearing from journalists covering the shooting and the riots in its aftermath. I was glad Alex was here, because he helped us understand a side of the story that was clearly not covered— the point of view of the officer and the concept of justified force. Alex told us there are three things the public needs to know about contacts with police. For most people I know, they are obvious: remain courteous, cooperative and compliant. According to Alex, police officers are trained to pursue criminality, not skin color. Officers must have a reason to make contact with an individual. They must be able to explain later in court that they

had either a reasonable suspicion or probable cause to believe the individual had committed or was about to commit an offense. “The fact is that more than 95 percent of police contacts are handled without rising above the level of dialogue,” Alex said. “This is because most people are cooperative and compliant. This is the way it should be, because it is unlawful to resist and/or obstruct an officer while in the performance of their duty.” He added that if a person disagrees with a stop or an arrest, the place to argue the case vigorously is in a court of law, not on the street. “When an officer meets resistance, officers are trained to use a level of force justified by the specific threat or resistance presented,” he said. For example, if a person pulls away from an officer making an arrest and snaps, “Don’t you touch me,” the officer can choose to apply a “compliance hold” to that person. “These holds are designed to convince the person to comply,” he said. Alex said police are taught that when a suspect is actively resisting, the officer can use a Taser or pepper spray to overcome that resistance. “People are surprised to discover that when a suspect strikes an officer, or even acts as if he or she is about to strike an officer, that officer can legally deliver impacts with what we call personal body weapons,” he said. Alex also explained that officers can punch, kick or strike with elbows or knees to defend themselves and make an arrest. Officers can deliver baton impacts to targeted areas on the body. Officers can strike a suspect

more than once if the suspect doesn’t stop threatening the officer. If a suspect tries to hit an officer, don’t be surprised when that officer hits back. “I’ve never heard an officer say at the beginning of a shift, ‘I hope that today I get to shoot someone,’” Alex said. “That is utterly ridiculous!” While the vast majority of officers never fire their weapons in the line of duty, Alex said that some have to. “When an officer is faced with the threat of death or great bodily injury—or someone they are sworn to protect is faced with that same imminent threat —an officer is justified in using deadly force,” he said. There are three generally held misconceptions about deadly force that continually arise and that the public—and journalists—need to understand. The first is that an officer can shoot an unarmed person under certain conditions. “An officer may have to use deadly force on an unarmed man who is larger, stronger or attempting to disarm the officer, for example,” said Alex. In the case of a suspect who is battering an officer to the point that he or she may suffer death or great bodily harm, the use of deadly force is defensible. “We do not have to sustain a severe beating in the line of duty,” said Alex. The second is that an officer can, in certain conditions, shoot someone in the back. “If I see a suspect fleeing and their escape presents an imminent threat of death or great bodily harm to the community at large, the use of

deadly force can be justified. On some occasions, a round might enter through the back because of the dynamics of the circumstance,” he explained. The third is that officers are not—and never will be—trained to shoot to wound or to shoot weapons out of subjects’ hands. “This is not a realistic option. Handguns are not accurate enough to deliberately attempt such things when lives are on the line,” Alex said. From 2003 to 2012, 535 officers were killed in the line of duty in this country. Another 580,000 were injured in the line of duty. It frightens our family that policing—already a dangerous profession—is becoming even more so, because of anti-police rhetoric and inaccurate reporting in use-of-force cases. If every person contacted by officers were to remain courteous, cooperative and compliant, there would never be a need to employ force. The reality is, however, that although most people will cooperate, some people will resist arrest. Alex reminded us that police work is a contact sport, but for cops there is no second place. If someone in the public sees a cop struggling with a suspect and decides not to give a hand, they should at least give them the benefit of the doubt. He said cops are not asking for citizens to get into the arena with them. They would just like the public and journalists to stop appearing to cheer for the other team.

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ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS I want to encourage readers to vote on Nov. 4 for a number of candidates I know personally and have great confidence in. Jeff Cuneo is running for reelection to the Sacramento City Unified School District board of education for the East Sac district. I’ve worked with Jeff during the past four years, and he’s been an exceptional representative for our neighborhood. He’s written columns for our papers every quarter and communicated his actions and decisions very effectively. He solidly deserves re-election. Gregg Fishman is running for the SMUD board in Ward 3. He is seeking the seat held masterfully for 20 years by my friend Howard Posner. Howard endorses Gregg, which means a lot to me. We’ve covered Greg’s community work in Arden in our publication for years.

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The Great Debate COUNCIL CANDIDATES FACE OFF IN ADVANCE OF NOV. 4 ELECTION

forum on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. Sacramento City Unified School District board of education member Jeff Cuneo and challenger Ellen Cochrane will speak at 9:15 a.m. The event will continue at 10:15 a.m. with Assembly candidates Steve Cohn and Kevin McCarty. City council candidates Jeff Harris and Cyril Shah will speak at 11:15 a.m. The forum will be moderated by Inside Publications publisher Cecily Hastings. The event will be at Caleb Greenwood Elementary School, 5457 Carlson Drive.

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or the first time in more than 20 years, voters in East Sacramento will have the opportunity to elect new representatives to the city council. In addition there are tight races for both the state Assembly and state Senate. Also on the November ballot will be a number of initiatives including the strongmayor proposal. On Thursday, Oct. 9, Inside Publications will host a debate between the two candidates for the District 3 city council seat. Jeff Harris and Cyril Shah are running for the council seat currently held by Steve Cohn. District 3 includes East Sacramento and River Park. The debate will be moderated by veteran journalist R.E. Graswich. According to Graswich, the event will be a traditional debate, not a forum. Candidates will not only be questioned by the moderator but will have a chance to ask each other questions. Graswich moderated a debate between the council candidates in the Pocket’s District 5 earlier this

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strong-mayor proposal. The format will include a panel of experts reporting on the measure, followed by a question-and-answer period. According to Eye on Sacramento founder Craig Powell, “Ours will likely be the only independent, comprehensive assessment of the proposal and a chance for voters to hear a substantive, unbiased discussion of its many components.”

STRONG-MAYOR FORUM AND THE CANDIDATES AT CLUNIE MEET IN RIVER PARK

On Thursday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m., Eye on Sacramento will present a public forum on Measure L, the

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Kelly Popejoy is the winner of the 2014 Eat & Drink East Sacramento drawing. Popejoy, who participated in the program sponsored by East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the neighborhood’s food and beverage businesses, won $1,000 in gift certificates for food or drinks at 20 local businesses. We wanted to encourage people to check out all the wonderful restaurants, bars and coffeehouses we have right here in our community, says chamber board member Sean Jones of Haven Lending. The chamber created a passport for people to take with them when they visited participating food or drink establishments in August. Popejoy, who moved to Sacramento last year from Chicago, says, "When my husband and I moved, we were worried we would miss all the

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Kelly Popejoy is the winner the 2014 Eat & Drink East Sacramento drawing. Sean Jones of the East Sac Chamber and Andrew Hillman of The Cultured & The Cured presented her with $1,000 worth of gift certificates to local businesses.

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COFFEE WITH SAC POLICE Sacramento Police Lt. Alisa Buckley wants to hear from local residents. On Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m., Buckley will hold a coffee chat at Starbucks on J Street. Buckley, whose area assignment includes East Sacramento, will be available to answer questions and

listen to neighborhood concerns. The event is open to the public. Starbucks is at 3815 J St.

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SECOND SATURDAY ON 57TH STREET The businesses in East Sac’s 57th Street Antique Row are throwing a free party on Saturday, Oct. 11. According to Mary Weber of Evan’s Kitchen, there will be live music, a car show, artists displaying their works, activities for children, and food and beverages for purchase. Weber and Jessica Holcomb, owner of Sassi Salon, are coordinating the event. The event will be in the parking lot of Antique Row at 855 57th St. For more information, call 452-3896.

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A celebration will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, with the unveiling of a new monument sign that recognizes donors to the new playground. The sign will include a plaque honoring major donors and bricks recognizing Brick by Brick donors. The celebration will be at 6 p.m. in conjunction with the last Food Truck Mania event of 2014. There will be live music, beverages from Hoppy Brewing and more than 10 food trucks selling refreshments. For more information, call 8087003.

PLAYGROUND FIRE Last month there was a small fire in the children’s playground at Bertha Henschel Park. According to city park staff, someone set fire to a green plastic garbage can at the play structure. While the structure’s hanging bridge was closed by the city for a short time, “no structural damage to the bridge occurred and only minor cosmetic damage resulted, so the structure is not out of commission,” says Linda Tucker, spokesperson for the city’s parks department. “It’s showing signs of sun damage and now the melting, but thankfully this is cosmetic,” Tucker adds.

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A NEW PASTOR FOR FREMONT CHURCH Dave Burke has been appointed the senior pastor of Fremont Presbyterian Church. Burke, his wife Kelsey and their six children moved to Sacramento from Tennessee, where Burke had directed the ministry at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga for 16 years. Burke replaces Don Baird, who served as the senior pastor at the church for almost 20 years. Baird announced his retirement last year. A committee of church members spent almost 14 months searching for a new pastor. Fremont Presbyterian Church is at 5770 Carlson Drive. For more information, go to fremontpres.org or call 452-7132.

Last month there was a small fire in the children’s playground at Bertha Henschel Park

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TAKING CARE OF ME Kelly Corrigan, a New York Times best-selling author, will keynote Dignity Health’s annual Care Begins With Me conference. The health and lifestyle event for women will be on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Sheraton Grand hotel. There will also be Dignity Health doctors and health experts on hand to lead health care chats, a marketplace expo with local boutique vendors and refreshments.

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McKinley Library is offering a poetry reading and writing series with instructor Frank Dixon Graham, published poet and editor of the Sacramento Poetry Center’s Tule Review. A different culture or region will be discussed each week. The classes are free and open to the public. Participants can choose to attend one or all of the classes. The eight-week series will be on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the library. The series runs from Sept. 27 through Nov. 22. McKinley Library is at 601 Alhambra Blvd. For more information, call 2642770 or go to saclibrary.org

children’s playground at McKinley Park. In June 2013, led by City Councilmember Steve Cohn, community members and local businesses joined together to rebuild the playground in an effort that included thousands of volunteers and cost more than $1 million.

The Beth Duncan Jazz Trio will perform at A Taste of Jazz, a fundraiser for River Life Covenant Church, on Friday, Oct. 3, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The party will be held in the garden of a private home. Appetizers and beverages will be provided by local chefs, restaurants and other community businesses. River Life Covenant is a community church at 4401 A St. Proceeds from A Taste of Jazz will benefit River Life’s facility fund. Tickers are a suggested donation of $30 in advance, $40 at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets, email lauraloots@yahoo.com or call Laura Elkins at 601-7236.

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HAPPY DOGS Ground was broken recently for a dog park on University Avenue in the Campus Commons neighborhood. The dog park will be on the south end of University Park. At a ceremony in August, City Councilmember Kevin McCarty honored a group of local community members, led by Ann Harriman, who raised awareness and funds for the dog park. The park will be built in stages with construction of the large dog park area this year. In addition, a temporary pop-up park for small dogs will be open until construction is finished.

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Sacred Heart School and Parish will host its 73rd annual fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. The old-fashioned neighborhood carnival features children’s games, live entertainment and a craft fair. There will also be a bounce house, slides, food for sale, and a beer and wine garden. The festival takes place on the school playground at 856 39th St. For more information, call 4561576.

CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST Sacramento Turn Verein will host its 47th annual Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 10, from 6 p.m. to midnight, and Saturday, Oct. 11, from 3 p.m. to midnight. There will be dancing and authentic German food and beer. Entertainment will be provided by local traditional German bands, including The Gruber Family Band. AKAlive, a local rock-’n’-roll band, will perform in the upstairs banquet hall both evenings. Tickets are $20 general admission, $5 for children 6 to12, free for children younger than 6. There will be free parking at Sutter Middle School. Turn Verein is at 3349 J St. For more information, call 442-7360 or go to sacramentoturnverein.com

SUPPORT THE ANIMAL SHELTER The public can show support for Sacramento County’s animal shelter and its furry inhabitants while at the same time enjoying a fun-filled evening at the annual Whiskers and Wine party on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The party will be at the state-of-the art animal shelter at 3839 Bradshaw Road. There will be a buffet dinner, wine tasting, music and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. For more information, call

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On Friday, Oct. 24, Theodore Judah Elementary School will host a harvest festival. Admission is free and the event is open to all. There will be a haunted house, game booths, live entertainment and food trucks. Children (and adults) are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. The festival is sponsored by the school PTA. Funds raised will go toward classroom supplies, materials and field trips. The festival will take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the schoolyard at 3919 McKinley Blvd. For more information, email hellotjpta@gmail. com

Shepard Garden and Arts Center in McKinley Park will hold its fall sale on Saturday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. 5. The sale, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, will feature plants, handcrafted items, harvest food items and other merchandise. All proceeds will benefit the center and the nonprofit garden and art clubs that meet there. Vendor booths are available for rent. Contact shepherdcenter@gmail. com or 396-2889.

PIRATES AT THE LIBRARY McKinley Library will host a pirate treasure hunt throughout East Sacramento and Midtown on Saturday, Oct. 11. The event will begin at 11 a.m. at McKinley Library with the making of pirate maps, eye patches, hooks and hats and end at Midtown’s Ella K. McClatchy Library with pirate games and snacks from 2 to 3 p.m. During the treasure hunt, clues will lead participants to various stops, where they will find prizes and another clue. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Both children and adults are encouraged to wear pirate costumes. McKinley Library is at 601 Alhambra Blvd. For more information, call 2642770 or go to saclibrary.org

TRUNK-OR-TREAT Fremont Presbyterian Church will host a free Halloween party for children on Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. There will be trick-or-treating for candy out of decorated car trunks, games and a bounce house. There will also be food available for purchase. The church is at 5770 Carlson Drive.

HONORING FATHER GEORGE WANSER Newman Catholic Community at Sacramento State University will honor Rev. George Wanser, S.J., with a fundraiser dinner and roast celebrating his 50th anniversary as a member of the Society of Jesus. Known as Father George, Rev. Wanser served as director of Newman Catholic Community from 2001-2011. The fundraiser, which benefits Newman Center, will be on Friday, Oct. 10, at the center. Tickets are $60 per person or $100 per couple. Seating is limited and tickets will not be sold at the door. Newman Center is at 5900 Newman Court. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to sacnewman. org or call 454-4188.

owners will each receive a coin worth $50. The show will run on Friday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel. Coins, currency, gold and silver will be on display. Many of the vendors will buy and sell. There will also be free appraisals. Admission is $3. The hotel is at 4900 Duckhorn Drive in Natomas. For more information, go to sacvalcc.org

MERCY HOSPITAL TO HOLD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE MEETING Mercy General Hospital will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. to address residents’ questions and concerns about construction at the hospital’s East Sac campus. One topic expected to be addressed is a request from residents on the west side of 41st Street between H

and J streets that the hospital raise the wall between the hospital and the homes from 6 feet to 8 feet. The hospital hosts quarterly meetings. They are open to the public. The meeting will be held in the conference room, Greenhouse A & B, of the hospital at 4001 J St. The hospital has also established a construction information hotline, 5526931, for residents with constructionrelated questions.

DIY DOOR DECORATIONS Relles Florist will hold a handson class on making autumn door decorations on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Students will take home a finished project. For information on material fees or to sign up, call 441-1478 or go to rellesflorist.com Relles Florist is at 2400 J St.

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FIND THE GOLDEN KEY Sacramento Valley Coin Club has hidden a dozen “golden keys” throughout the Sacramento region. One of the keys will open a treasure chest containing more than 200 coins, including gold and silver coins, Indian Head cents, Buffalo nickels and foreign coins. (Total value of the treasure is $1,000.) The keys’ finders will see if their key opens the chest on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the club’s annual fall show. The winner can either take the chest of coins or sell them back to the club on the spot for $1,000. The other 11 key

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EAT ARMENIAN! The annual Armenian Food Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Greek Hellenic Hall from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. There will be traditional Armenian food prepared by members of St. James Ladies Society. Food is available to eat at the festival or to take out. The festival will also feature live music and folk dancing. The music will begin at 5 p.m. The event is one of the longestrunning food festivals in the Sacramento area. The event is sponsored by St. James Armenian Church. Admission is free before 5 p.m., $3 after. Greek Hellenic Hall is at 614 Alhambra Blvd. For more information, call 4433602.

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CHAMBER SEEKS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual awards recognizing outstanding businesses in East Sacramento. The awards will be presented at the chamber’s holiday party in December. Last year, the business of the year award went to Bill Kuyper Designs in Metal for the numerous events it supports and for the volunteer work owner Bill Kuyper does in the community. The new business of the year award went to Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters and its owners, Edie and Andy Baker. The A Special Place award, presented to businesses that add attractive design elements to East Sac streetscapes, went to Clark’s Corner. “Our neighborhood benefits from having a variety of commercial activities, including locally owned retail stores and shops, nationally known enterprises and a full range of professional services. Local businesses

SACRED HEART CLASS OF ’64 Sacred Heart Parish School’s eighth-grade class of 1964 will celebrate its 50th reunion on Sunday, Oct. 12. The class party will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at Iron Steaks (2422 13th St.). The cost is $25 per person. According to East Sac resident Cindy Collins, a member of the class, the highlight will be the attendance of the class’ eighth-grade teacher. For more information, call Kathy Rehm at 212-8804.

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East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual awards recognizing outstanding businesses in East Sacramento. Send your nominations to eastsacchamber@aol.com or to East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, 3104 O St., #222, Sacramento, CA

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SHRED FEST Better Business Bureau will shred your first three boxes of paper goods at Shred Fest on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will shred additional boxes for a donation of $3 per box to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Sacramento. Boxes should be standard letter storage boxes holding no more than two cubic feet of paper. Shred Fest will be at Mel Rapton Honda, 2630 Fulton Ave. For more information, email egillogley@necal. bbb.org.

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EAST SAC LIFE FROM page 20 their families in October. It is an opportunity for interested families to tour the campuses and speak with administrators, teachers, current students and parents about the schools. Christian Brothers, a co-ed school, will host an open house on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The school is at 4315 Martin Luther King Blvd. For more information, call 7333690 or go to cbhs-sacramento.org St. Francis High School, a college preparatory school for girls, will hold its open house on Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon to 3 p.m. The school is at 5900 Elvas Ave. For additional information, call 452-3461 or go to stfrancishs.org Cristo Rey High School will host its admission information night on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. The school is at 6200 McMahon Drive. For more information, call 733-2660 or go to crhss.org Jesuit High School, an all-boys school, will hold its open house on Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. Jesuit is at 1200 Jacob Lane in Carmichael. For information, call 4826060 or go to jesuithighschool.org

WIN A SHOPPING SPREE East Sacramento shoppers will have a chance to win prizes this holiday season in the second annual Shop East Sac program organized by East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce.

East Sacramento shoppers will have a chance to win prizes this holiday season. “We want to encourage people to check out all the wonderful stores we have right here in the neighborhood,” says chamber board member Peggy Orr, owner of The Pink House. “During November, some of our local businesses will be offering discounts or small gifts to those who

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strong-mayor proposal, and representatives from the League of Women Voters, which opposes the proposal, will make presentations and take questions. Also, candidates for the SMUD board of directors have been invited to speak. (As of our press deadline, candidate Gregg Fishman had confirmed his attendance.)

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are taking part in the program. After the program, everyone who visited each of the participating stores will be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 shopping spree,” says Orr. According to Janet Mason, owner of Ideas By Design and co-chair of the East Sac holiday shopping program, “While no purchase is necessary to enter the drawing, last year many of the folks who participated ended up finding unique items for themselves and for gifts in our local shops.” The program will run from Nov. 1 to Nov. 29. The winner of the East Sac Shopping Spree will be announced on Dec. 3. For more information, email eastsacchamber@aol.com or call 4528011.

MORE ELECTION FORUMS AT CLUNIE COMMUNITY CENTER Voters will have a number of other opportunities to hear from local candidates or learn about ballot issues. East Sacramento Improvement Association will host a candidate forum on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. The forum will include Jeff Harris and Cyril Shah, candidates for city council, and current councilmembers Steve Cohn and Kevin McCarty, who are competing for an open seat in the state Assembly. On Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m., McKinley East Sacramento Neighborhood Association will also host a forum on Measure L. Representatives of Sacramento Tomorrow, which supports the

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On Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m., McKinley East Sacramento Neighborhood Association will also host a forum on Measure L. East Sacramento Preservation and Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association will host a candidate forum on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Attendees will hear from city council candidates Harris and Shah at 6 p.m. and from Assembly candidates Cohn and McCarty at 7 p.m. The forum will be conducted and moderated by the League of Women Voters of Sacramento County. All these election events will be held at Clunie Community Center, 601 Alhambra Blvd.

CLARIFICATION Members of the Sacramento Rose Society wanted me to share with our readers that they had a long-term informal partnership with city to help replant roses and provide horticultural expertise prior to the 2012 lease of the McKinley Rose Garden by the Friends of East Sacramento to manage event rentals and provide ongoing maintenance. Our Friends organization also greatly appreciates the more recent contributions to the garden made by club president Ellie Longanecker. Lisa Schmidt can be reached at eastsaclife@aol.com. The deadline for inclusion of items in this column is the fifth of the month preceding the month of publication. n

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access to honors classes and scholarship funds.) But more than the money, Eby is grateful to the program for opening her eyes to the real world of medicine.

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or Emily Eby, her experience as a junior volunteer at Mercy General Hospital has literally brought her life full circle. “I was born at Mercy,” Eby says, “so when I was researching different hospitals for volunteer opportunities, it was at the top of my list.” Eby, 18, graduated from C.K. McClatchy High School last spring and is at UC Davis in the fall to pursue studies in medicine—which is what brought her to Mercy in the first place. “I got involved as a junior volunteer because it was a great way to do community service and figure out for myself what I wanted my career to be,” Eby says. “I was interested in surgery, but now that I’ve actually worked in a surgery waiting room, I’m leaning more toward nutrition and psychology.” Eby’s involvement in the Mercy General Hospital Guild volunteer program gave her firsthand experience in the hospital, from running a hospitality cart for families in surgery waiting rooms to overseeing the information desk where visitors come to ask all kinds of questions. “Just being there makes a huge difference to people,” Eby says. “I like the idea of helping people, and it was amazing to see how, working at a desk, it was so easy to make a big impact.” Eby’s helping hands earned her more than just the appreciation of

“The junior volunteer program gave me a chance to learn what I want to do. I discovered it wasn’t like what ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ or other TV shows make it out to be ... It made me even more impressed by people who work there every day.”

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patients and their families. She was awarded a Mercy Guild scholarship in April for her 100-plus hours of outstanding service, which will help her when at UC Davis. (She also

received a Regents scholarship from the university for her incredible GPA; she is one of approximately 200 students out of the incoming freshman class of 5,000 who have

“The junior volunteer program gave me a chance to learn what I want to do,” Eby says. “I discovered it wasn’t like what ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ or other TV shows make it out to be. It’s different in the halls. It made me even more impressed by people who work there every day.” One day, that could be Eby herself. Interested in volunteering? Contact the Mercy General Hospital Guild office at 731-7189. n

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he Jan. 25 letter from Midtown Neighborhood Association president Karen Jacques sounded an alarm and issued a challenge: The city’s tree canopy has been eroding in recent years under changes in the city’s development and tree policies, and a proposed revamp of the city’s tree ordinances should commit to reversing the damage. “Trees in the grid are under siege and the problems we’re having are now spilling over to other areas,” Jacques reported to me in an email. “Healthy trees keep getting removed for development projects, even when such removal is clearly not necessary. It takes decades for new trees to grow to the size of the large, healthy trees that are being removed,” she says. “Trees can now be planted further apart than they were, precluding continuous canopy even when the new trees are fully grown. When old, dying or diseased tress are removed in residential neighborhoods, they are frequently not replaced. When new trees are planted, many of them die due to increasing heat and drought or are being destroyed by drunken

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vandals, a favorite activity of drunken bar patrons on Friday and Saturday nights,” adds Jacques. Tree activists are also concerned that tree wells along sidewalks are too small and that many paved-over median strips provide inadequate space for healthy trees to grow. They are concerned over the practice of planting “replacement” trees some distance away from the site of a removed tree, leaving the area of removal with an inadequate number of trees. Others complain that newly planted trees are not being adequately watered and have been allowed to die. Many call for better education of property owners, particularly issuing warnings against the dangers of topping trees. A number of activists express concern that while they remain focused on preserving the tree canopy and the cumulative impacts of infill development on the city’s tree population as a whole, the city’s urban forestry section continues to focus on tree-by-tree decisions: what trees are protected, what permits are required, how appeals are handled and what fees and fines should be imposed. To paraphrase their concerns, they think city staff can’t see the forest for the trees. With concern growing over the health and extent of Sacramento’s tree canopy, city staff last year launched an effort to “update” the city’s tree policies and ordinances. Last October, staff invited 70 representatives from neighborhood groups, business and development interests, environmentalists and others to serve on a stakeholders

committee and meet regularly to review policy, receive briefings and conduct tours of city trees in the hopes of reaching consensus on the future direction of city tree policy. Despite the number of stakeholders involved, the public has remained almost completely in the dark about the proposed changes. And many are not happy with the final result. More than 20 neighborhood groups lodged a protest with the city council claiming that the final product—the language of the proposed new ordinance—won't been released in sufficient time for stakeholders to review it before a key hearing on the proposal before the council’s powerful Law and Legislation Committee (originally set for early October, but now postponed). The neighborhood groups want the public to have a full 30 days to digest the ordinance language before the hearing, but city staff doesn’t plan to release it until just seven days before the hearing, believing that if more time is provided the public would, in one city staffer’s opinion, just “nitpick” it and delay the process—a rather contemptuous view of the democratic process. City staff have provided few clues to the content of the proposed new ordinance, feeding fears among some stakeholders that the final product won’t do nearly enough to halt the degradation of the tree canopy and could even lead to further deterioration. American Forests, a nonprofit conservation organization, reports that Sacramento is among the 10 best cities in the nation for urban

forests, with 17 percent of the city covered by trees. How big is the task of maintaining our tree canopy? According to The Trust for Public Land, the city’s urban forestry section manages 115,000 street trees, park trees and city-facility trees, not counting all privately owned trees. So how are they doing? The former city arborist and current stakeholder representative of the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association, Dan Pskowski, has been reported as saying that city policy has gone from “protect and preserve” to “remove and replace.” Others complain that when mature canopy trees are replaced, they are too often replaced with small trees that will never provide the shade cover that the trees they replaced provided. “Too often mature canopy trees are being replaced with ‘popsicle’ trees that grow up but not out,” says Luree Stetson, a longtime monitor of city tree policy and president of Upper Land Park Neighbors. One reason cited for our shrinking tree canopy is the reduction in setbacks for home construction driven by the city’s so-called “smart growth” policies, resulting in less space available for large canopy trees. Encouraged by the Blueprint for development designed by the Sacramento Area Coalition of Governments (SACOG), Sacramento has been systematically reducing housing setbacks and encouraging high-density housing that pushes homes, particularly multifamily housing, closer and closer to city streets, squeezing out areas CITY HALL page 26

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CITY HALL FROM page 24 traditionally reserved for front yard plantings of large shade trees. Sacramento’s urban forest services manager, Joe Benassini, says that in his career he has seen “building setbacks reduced from 60 feet to as little as 7 or 5 feet today, not including porches.” He says that he is one of the few local officials who oppose the SACOG Blueprint because high-density housing policies are squeezing out our area’s tree canopy. For tree activists, one of the bones of contention is public notice of tree removals. While such notices used to be posted 30 days before removal, the city in 2006 reduced the notice period to 10 days. The notices posted on trees slated for removal used to specifically mention that the public had a right to appeal their removal. But, according to Stetson, the language was changed in 2010 to drop any mention of appeal, leaving folks in the dark as to their appeal rights. Some stakeholders want the new ordinance to restore the public’s 30-day appeal period. Currently, applications for tree removal permits are heard by the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission. The city is apparently planning to shift that responsibility to the Planning Commission when the removal is part of a development project and to shift other permit applications to a city administrator or to a to-be-created urban forestry advisory body. A big issue is whether to impose a “tree mitigation fee” on the removal of trees in development projects. Currently, a developer simply applies for a removal permit and either receives it or doesn’t (although the city can impose conditions). There is no financial cost to the developer of removing a tree (other than the bother of applying for the removal permit). The city is proposing a new tree mitigation fee that would impose an economic cost for the removal of trees, with the proceeds used by the city to plant replacement trees. The hope is that it would provide an economic incentive to a developer to work around the tree rather than remove it.

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Tree activists fear that the mitigation fee would default into a policy of automatically granting developer requests for tree removals and that the fees collected would do little to replace large, mature canopy trees. In fact, the process might be used as a fee generator for the city to cover existing city costs. Another element of the city’s tree policy is its treatment of trees located in what are called the city’s “maintenance easements.” These are trees planted within 6.5 feet of a city street but technically on private property, typically in neighborhoods that do not have green strips between sidewalks and city streets. Many such trees are in Land Park, East Sacramento, Curtis Park, River Park, Woodlake, etc. These maintenance easements were created by city ordinance eons ago but, unbelievably, were never recorded in the county recorder’s office, leaving them in legal limbo. While the city has historically maintained such trees (off and on), it looks like the city plans to abandon its easement and leave the responsibility for maintaining such trees to homeowners. Tree activists object to such abandonment for two reasons. First, it will end the uniform maintenance and care of the high-visibility trees, potentially eroding the appearance of a continuous tree canopy on several city streets. Second, residents passed a city lighting and landscaping tax assessment several years ago that pumps $4.8 million annually into urban forestry’s budget. Some of that money was used to maintain the trees in the maintenance easement. Their not-unreasonable view: They should continue to get the service for which they already pay. One of the sleeper issues involved in the revamp of the city’s tree policies relates to the trimming of trees on private property. For the first time, the city is proposing that homeowners be required to obtain a city permit (with a fee, of course) to trim trees on private property that are over a certain diameter. What diameter would trigger the permit requirement? Well, that’s been a moving target, oscillating over the past year between 10 inches and

Opponents of the measure have won endorsements from the League of Women Voters and the Sacramento County Democratic Party, as well as the stationary engineers union (most city workers), the city teachers union and the electricians union. Then there was the big blowup at the Sacramento Central Labor Council. Bill Camp, the council’s longtime executive secretary and a stalwart opponent of strong-mayor campaigns past and present, found himself in the middle of a major split within the council over Measure L. In late August, Camp was summarily fired by the council’s pro-Measure L executive committee (which includes two pro-L SEIU union officials). He was then reinstated by STRONG-MAYOR the intervention of representatives CAMPAIGN GETS from the AFL-CIO who found that the council’s executive committee INTENSE had violated union rules in firing n the run-up to the Nov. 4 Camp. He has since been placed on general election, the campaigns paid administrative leave. The larger for and against the stronggroup of council delegates then failed mayor initiative—Measure L on to achieve the two-thirds majority your city ballot—are heating up. necessary for an endorsement on the In contrast to the last effort to measure. enact a strong-mayor system of Then there is the race for campaign city governance, this time Mayor contributions, which the mayor is Kevin Johnson has stepped winning hands down. As of midfirmly onto center stage as the September, the “Yes” campaign measure’s primary advocate. On reported $246,000 in contributions, the opposite side of the issue, City including a jumbo $100,000 Councilmember Steve Hansen contribution from developer Angelo has become the most visible Tsakopoulos, and the “No” campaign spokesperson opposing Measure L. This is not the first time, nor will it reported receiving $7,000, plus a funding commitment of $39,000 from be the last, when councilmembers the International City Managers have faced off against one another over high-stakes campaigns, making Association. Eye on Sacramento will host a for somewhat chilly greetings in public forum and panel discussion city hall hallways. on its study of Measure L at 6:30 In September, it was largely p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, at Clunie a battle over organizational Community Center in McKinley endorsements, with Johnson and Park (601 Alhambra Blvd.). The Hansen appearing before political public is invited. On Oct. 2, EOS’s action committees and boards comprehensive study and report of business groups, unions and on Measure L will be posted on its community organizations to make their case. So far, the mayor is scoring website, eyeonsacramento.org big among trade associations and Craig Powell is a local attorney, unions, winning endorsements for Measure L from police and fire unions businessman, community activist and president of Eye on Sacramento, as well as a long list of business a civic watchdog and policy group. groups, including Sacramento Metro He can be reached at craig@ Chamber, Region Builders, Building eyeonsacramento.org or 718-3030. n Industry Association, Sacramento 24 inches, with the latest proposal setting it at 12 inches, according to Benassini. Is there an unreported rash of egregious tree trimming by Sacramento homeowners that is threatening the integrity of our tree canopy, or is the city just scrounging around for a new source of revenue? Many homeowners consider hiring a tree-trimming firm expensive enough without adding on a fee for obtaining a new city tree-trimming permit. Perhaps a public education effort on the proper way to trim trees would be a better way to improve treetrimming practices at a much, much lower cost to the public.

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‘Good on the Doorstep’ JEFF HARRIS BRINGS LOW-KEY, GRASS-ROOTS APPROACH TO COUNCIL RACE

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wo stories explain how Jeff Harris, an average guy with no political connections or financial support from special interests, came to lead the runoff election for city council in East Sacramento, River Park and South Natomas. First came the herons. And there were the despicable public restrooms at Glenn Hall Park. In each case, Harris acted because he saw a community in need, and because nobody else would do anything. The herons migrated to River Park between 2001 and 2005. Their presence was a mystery. The birds, about 2,000 of them, black-crowned night herons with sharp bills and long necks and longer legs, descended into the tall trees near Sacramento State University. Soon they were nesting in River Park. They laid eggs. When asked why they chose River Park, they didn’t answer. The birds would have been welcomed, except for one big downside. Their effluence was not only constant and immense, it was fairly toxic, peeling paint from cars and devouring composition shingle roofs on homes. “My daughter was 1 year old, and we literally couldn’t go for a walk with her in the stroller without being bombarded,” Harris says. “Something had to be done.” Harris organized neighbors, consulted experts, met with bureaucrats and talked to elected officials at City Hall. There were many ideas but no real solutions. Finally, Harris organized a River

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“So I started walking. I knocked on 6,000 doors. I talked to everyone who would listen, answered questions and told my vision for the district.”

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Park percussion band of sorts, banging drums and shining powerful lights at the soaring heron nests. “A wildlife biologist told us the herons would leave if we annoyed them, so we did,” Harris says. After the birds flew away for the season, Harris collected money from neighbors to pay for tree cutters to climb up and remove the empty nests. City crews refused the job because it was too messy. Then there were the Glenn Hall Park restrooms. Aged and dungeonlike, the restrooms validated the community’s worst fears when they became a crime scene for sexual assault. Harris, who makes his living as a general contractor, offered to improve the restrooms for free. “I went to our councilman, Steve Cohn, and said I’d remodel it on my own dime,” Harris says. “Steve’s a

nice guy, but he said, ‘No, Jeff, you don’t understand. That’s not how the city works.’” By now, Harris was president of River Park Neighborhood Association. He worked with police, shepherded essential improvements through the city’s process maze and created a redesigned, safe facility at Glenn Hall. “That’s when I decided I wanted to serve on the city council,” he says. “When I saw what it took from the ground up, figuring out solutions to problems and tackling them step by step, beginning to end, I knew I could be an effective councilmember.” But there was a problem. Despite Harris’ talent for community activism, despite his ability to solve problems, he couldn’t convince important people—lobbying groups, labor unions and moneyed interests— that he would be their guy on the

“They wouldn’t give me a reason other than to say they didn’t think I’d win,” Harris says. “So I started walking. I knocked on 6,000 doors. I talked to everyone who would listen, answered questions and told my vision for the district. A lot of people listened.” Money came in, not big dollars but incremental amounts: $20 from a grandmother who liked his plainspoken manner, $100 from a soccer dad who remembered what Harris did for Glenn Hall Park. On Primary Day this past June, Harris finished first in a field of seven to fill the seat being vacated by Cohn. Harris received 2,382 votes, 230 ballots above the second-place finisher, Cyril Shah. But the victory didn’t tell the whole story. The real story was money. In an era when politics are awash with dollars, when victory often flows from checkbooks, the first-place triumph

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‘Hit the Ground Running’ CYRIL SHAH SAYS HIS SIGHTS ARE SET ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT, NOT HIGHER OFFICE

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yril Shah gets practically embarrassed when he mentions his first big political victory. He lowers his voice and speeds his cadence and admits that, yes, he was class president at El Camino High School. “It wasn’t exactly a defining moment,” he says. “I was just trying to help improve things.” Two decades removed from high school, Shah remains the earnest political candidate telling voters he wants to make his community better. Then, it was a new scoreboard for the football stadium. Now, it’s a vibrant downtown, infill that aligns sensibly with older neighborhoods, and better flood control. “I was raised in the suburbs, but the reason my wife and I bought our first house in East Sacramento was because of its walkability, bikeability, mixture of urban amenities and the sense of being part of a neighborhood,” he says. As he works toward a November runoff election in the city council district that covers East Sacramento, River Park and South Natomas, Shah is busy defining himself and working to counter whispers that he is, in essence, too good for the city council, that he’s gearing up for greater political offices: Assembly, State Senate, who knows? “I haven’t heard that from any of the voters I’ve spoken with, but it’s out there, and I’ve got to deal with it,” he says. “And nothing could be further from the truth. I have no desire to be anything other than a city councilman. To be in higher office, to be told to vote whatever the party

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dictates, to have to raise a lot of money if you want to be a committee chair, that holds absolutely no appeal to me. None.” The question of Shah’s political ambition becomes relevant to anyone who considers Shah’s potential as a candidate. He’s not yet 40 and he’s smart, with an economics degree from UC Berkeley. He’s a successful financial adviser and solid family man. There’s more. Shah has spent years tilling the soil of voluntary boards and commissions, the training camps of tomorrow’s politicians, serving time in housing and redevelopment and flood protection and as president of East Sacramento Improvement Association. And most significantly, there’s his ability to win endorsements from important and remarkably diverse campaign funders, from the Chamber of Commerce to labor unions, while pulling in serious money. “It’s always been about making Sacramento a better place,” Shah says. “When I was appointed by Mayor Fargo to housing and redevelopment, I didn’t know anything about those things. But I knew how to read a pro forma and I understood numbers, so I brought some value. I got great satisfaction out of working with homeless people, helping put roofs over their heads.”

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His presence on the American River Flood Control District was similarly serendipitous. Two board members recruited Shah and asked him to complete the term of a retired colleague. Shah knew nothing about flood issues but proved a quick study. He ran unopposed when the next election was held. Shah decided to run for city council in mid-2013, when he heard the five-term incumbent, Steve Cohn, was stepping down. With fervor and efficiency, Shah secured powerful endorsements and raised piles of money: $232,152 by recent accounting. His candidacy united groups that barely spoke to each other, notably labor leaders and business owners. “People realized I would be a councilmember they could all work with,” Shah says. “It’s not that I would always agree with them—

obviously, some of my supporters are on opposite sides of various issues. But I think they knew I could hit the ground running and get things done effectively, without having to learn on the job.” The endorsements and money became an embarrassment of riches in the June primary, when Shah was out-polled by Jeff Harris, who raised about 11 cents to every dollar received by Shah. “Election night and the next two weeks were excruciating,” he says. “I vowed never to go through that again. I met with about 20 people I trust and consider friends. We spent one minute talking about what we did right and one hour talking about what we did wrong.” The wrong part, Shah decided, was too much reliance on direct mail. He recast his strategy, focusing on the grass-roots, human-touch aspect of a campaign that will be won or lost on the ground, not with mailed brochures. As the November runoff approaches, Shah is sharpening his doorstep speech, asserting his opposition to McKinley Village, talking up the benefits of the new downtown arena and softly distancing himself from the strong-mayor initiative. (“I will respect and work with whatever system the voters choose,” he says. “Personally, I’m voting no.”) And while he leads Harris in dollars and endorsements, Shah knows he trailed in primary votes, which places unique pressure on this unlikely underdog. Reflecting on his new strategy, he thinks back to June and repeats one word: “Excruciating.” R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com n

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f all the things that Dr. Jo Gonsalves, the principal of Brookfield School, expected to be doing at the start of this school year, moving school sites was not one of them. “It feels a little like Camp Brookfield,” Gonsalves admits. “We hoped the new campus would be done before the start of the new year, and it was close, but not quite. It’s been an interesting summer transitional period, but it will be a very exciting day for the kids.” It will be equally thrilling for the administrators, once the dust has settled, considering the school has occupied the same site in Land Park for 51 years. “We wanted room for the kids to grow,” Gonsalves says, who’s now in her seventh year overseeing the tightknit independent kindergartenthrough-eighth-grade school. At the new campus on Riverside Boulevard, she said, “there will be more classroom space, a real science lab and specialist rooms. It was a major move to build our own site, but it meant we could make the facility as energyefficient and kid-friendly as possible. “We wanted to leave a ‘gentle footprint’—the rooms are very spacious but heavily insulated, with skylights for natural lighting and an air circulation system that’s designed to circulate natural air so we don’t have to use the air conditioning very much. “The lead architect, Nate Sebok, is actually a school parent, so I think he was emotionally invested in the

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Dr. Jo Gonsalves, the principal of Brookfield School, is looking forward to having some more space for her students to grow

design so his two little girls would be proud.” It wouldn’t be surprising if he also wanted to impress “Dr. Jo,” as she’s lovingly known on campus. The Los Angeles native, who considers herself a Sacramentan, now that she’s lived here for nearly 40 years, came to Brookfield after serving as the assistant principal of academics at St. Francis High School. She’s a credentialed administrative professional, science and English teacher (prior to becoming an administrator, she taught both

subjects) and she has her doctorate in educational leadership from St. Mary’s College. Yet despite her varied and impressive educational background, she ended up at Brookfield almost by accident. “I didn’t know Brookfield existed until my daughter attended St. Francis and brought home some lovely, accomplished young women she’d made friends with” who had graduated from Brookfield, Gonsalves says. “Then, when I started working as the dean of academics at St.

Francis, I could always peg Brookfield students: They were mature, polished and knew how to argue their point. They would approach me like little attorneys—they had notes, looked me in eye, shook hands. “When the opportunity to lead the school came up, it made good sense. As an educator, I’ve always tried to be an advocate for kids who are motivated learners but unfortunately don’t get a lot of attention in public education.” SHOPTALK page 34

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SHOPTALK FROM page 32 Brookfield turned out to be a perfect fit, where class sizes are small (they’re capped at 18) and kids get the individual attention they desire. “Brookfield is a very wellkept secret,” Gonsalves says. “It serves a population of students who are motivated learners and high achievers, and we maintain an environment of very high expectations, academically and behaviorally. All of our teachers are highly qualified specialists in what they teach, and because of the small classes, the students can actually access their teachers. “We also have a wonderful arts program, so there are all kinds of ways for kids who have an artistic bent to express themselves.” The new campus will not only allow students to continue to flourish, it will also provide expanded opportunities for young learners with a preschool program for kids ages 2 through prekindergarten. But regardless of its expanded size, Gonsalves knows the school will continue to have the heart that makes her glad to come to work each day. “Brookfield really has a small community feel,” she says. “We know all the children by name and they know all the teachers, whether they have them or not. I still have (former students) who check in—in person or by email—and it’s nice to follow their paths. “They often find the first year of high school is great because they feel so well-prepared. They’re not as pressured academically because they’re used to the atmosphere of high expectations. We make them work hard when they’re here, but it sure pays off.” Do you have a high-achieving child who would thrive with Dr. Jo’s team? The new Brookfield School campus is at 6115 Riverside Blvd. Find out more at brookfieldschool.org

THE ART OF THE PERFORMING ARTS If you ask Don Roth, the executive director of the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing

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not to mention as a music writer for Arts, what the secret is to creating Rolling Stone and Texas Monthly. one of the nation’s leading “I made myself very knowledgeable performance spaces, his answer is about music” as a youth, Roth says. “I simple. grew up in New York, so I saw a lot of “We think in terms of breaking theater, and I kind of stumbled into down barriers to enjoyment,” Roth my work with orchestras early on. says. “We don’t want audience “This job is a members to think natural outcome they need to be of my intrinsic educated to see beliefs. I found something here— a way to work just come into the around things building.” that I really This come-aslove. For me, you-are attitude it’s the ideal has worked magic job, especially for the Mondavi having great Center since Roth colleagues took over as its like Jeremy.” director in 2006. Roth and The state-of-the-art Ganter work center at the edge in tandem of the University of to create California, Davis, the exciting campus attracts seasons that acts from all over keep the the world, often for Mondavi at their only West Coast utive director of the n Roth is the exec Do the r fo r nte the top of appearances. it Mondavi Ce Robert and Margr ts Ar its game in If you ask Jeremy Performing the world Ganter, the associate of arts presenting. When Roth executive director and came on in 2006, he identified some director of programming, a big part of niches the organization had yet to fill, that attraction is thanks to Roth. and he and Ganter have focused on “I’ve been here since the Mondavi Center opened” in 2002, Ganter says, filling them for the past eight years. “Jeremy and I work together as a first as the artistic administrator and then director of programming for five real team,” Roth says. (In fact, after this phone conversation, the two are years before moving into his current combined position. “It took a while to headed to the Western Arts Alliance annual booking conference in Seattle get recognized, but all that changed to scout shows for upcoming seasons.) when Don got here. He brings an “The reputation for doing quality acute awareness to total quality work in jazz, modern dance and management. Everything that’s happening from the time the audience classical music was already here, but we wanted to complement what the leaves home to everything happening Mondavi was already doing. I saw in the building to how we treat the the need to be operating in current artists. music, like roots music, a whole area “We’re now known as having a of American music that was only beautiful state-of-the-art facility starting to get covered here. That’s connected to a warm and wonderful been part of the expansion. university and a really engaged “We’ve also become more and audience. It’s irresistible for artists.” more focused on bringing artists-inWhen Roth arrived, he brought residence onto the UC Davis campus with him a wealth of experience and into the community, not just from his past jobs as president of the onstage.” Aspen Music Festival and School, the One way Roth and Ganter are president of the St. Louis and Oregon achieving this expansion is by turning symphonies, and as general manager of the San Francisco Symphony,

to technology. Thanks to a couple of significant grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the dynamic duo is investing in new ways to engage audience members of all ages. “We’re focused on finding new ways to get audience members connected with what they’re not familiar with,” Roth explains. “We’re working on the digital Visions programs where audiences get information in real time. “One of the worst things you can look out into an audience and see is that everyone’s got their heads stuck in the playbill. For real engagement, you need to be looking at the stage, so we’re using digital technology to project words or translations up onstage so people can be looking straight ahead.” Another key to engagement, according to Ganter, is “the element of surprise.” “The idea of the series subscription is to build a journey through three or four concerts of familiar material plus someone you’ve maybe never heard of,” he explains. “We want people to come for Yo-Yo Ma because he’s a fantastic artist, but if they take the series ride, they’ll also be introduced to new artists.” With Roth and Ganter at the helm, that’s sure to be one exciting ride. Don’t miss the eclectic offerings at the Mondavi this season, including Roth’s favorite, the U.S. premiere of Akram Khan Company’s iTMOi on Oct. 24 (its only performance on the West Coast), and Ganter’s, Regina Carter’s Southern Comfort Project, on Nov. 1. For tickets and more information, go to mondaviarts.org

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the shop when my grandma passed away. Because my mom had to take care of my grandpa, I started working full time 12 years ago.” Having a hectic schedule early on perhaps prepared Woodward-McLean for the juggling act she does now: running a booming business and being a new mom to her 15-month-old son. “I get to take him to work with me every day,” Woodward-McLean says brightly. “Some of our customers come in just to see him!” They also clearly come in for Arden Park Florist’s impressive inventory of plant life, which Woodward-McLean restocks every day with No. 1-grade flowers and tropicals, as well as silk arrangements, gift baskets, greeting cards, jewelry and any custom bouquet you can dream up. “Florists are kind of a dying trade,” Woodward-McLean says. “We’re competing with grocery stores and online retailers who aren’t even real florists. They’re call centers that take your order, take 20 to 30 percent of SHOPTALK page 38

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ard to believe that’s really LaSalle Thompson sitting all by himself at Cafe Bernardo’s enjoying a plate of bright-red heirloom tomatoes. But it surely is Tank Thompson, the original King, still pleased to play unofficial ambassador for the NBA team he loves and the city he calls home. “I’m on a low-carb diet,” he says, explaining his fresh but meager brunch. “And I’ve got lunch a little later today at the Sutter Club, so I don’t want to wreck my appetite.” As the Kings prepare for their 30th season in Northern California, Thompson stands unique in several categories. He was a high-profile player on a high-profile team, the inaugural 1985 Kings squad that relocated from Kansas City. He was popular, a 6-foot-10 giant whose big personality brightened any room. And while he eventually bounced around the league in a manner typical among journeyman centers, he always returned to Sacramento. Thompson followed his homing instincts this summer after losing his job as a coach with the

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New York Knicks. He was on the first plane west. “Sacramento is a great town,” he says. “There’s a lot to be said for New York, and I love being in L.A. But I’m always glad to get back to Sacramento.” Which presents an opportunity: As the franchise wraps up three decades in Sacramento, who better to ask about the unique relationship between the team and its town than the original King, LaSalle Thompson? “I think back to when we were in Kansas City, and we first heard that a group from Sacramento was buying the team,” Thompson says. “They said they would keep the team in Kansas City if we averaged

10,000 fans. Eddie Johnson and I did the math, and by that time, it was impossible for us to average 10,000. So yeah, we knew we were moving.” Sacramento, circa 1984, was not exactly on Thompson’s list of mustsee places—“I had to get a map and look up where it was,” he says—but it quickly became a place of heady, positive anticipation. “There wasn’t one person in the organization who didn’t want to move to Sacramento,” Thomas says. “Even though Reggie Theus told the media that Sacramento wasn’t California, it was California, and we knew it would be better for us than Kansas City.” Thompson is 53 now, but he was only in his third NBA season when

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supported living, Salcedo spent months fighting for coverage. Today, her 31-year-old daughter lives on her own with around-the-clock assistance. Though the worst is behind them, Salcedo says, “It’s ongoing. It’s never done.” “We were looking at what we’d done so far, and the discussion turned to what do families need? What are they struggling with?” says Provance. “That’s where the idea for a transition panel was formed.”

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New Home ASSISTANCE LEAGUE BUYS PROPERTY, PLANS TO RENOVATE

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BY GLORIA GLYER DOING GOOD

fter 46 years operating as a nonprofit in the community, Assistance League of

Sacramento decided the group needed a home of its own to better operate its eight philanthropic programs. The league purchased 2751 Fulton Ave. to house its

Friends of Sacramento Crisis Nurseries is an auxiliary of Sacramento Children’s Home, which means the Friends group raises money and volunteers to support the home. One big event on the calendar is Viva L’Auto Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at North Ridge Country Club. The gala is a preview of the automobiles to be on view at Niello Concours at Serrano on Sunday, Oct. 5, in El Dorado Hills. The gala will feature Kitty O’Neal as emcee, music by Proxy, cigar, vodka and bourbon bars, strolling dinner, wine and beer tasting, and auctions with Gary Wendell as auctioneer. The gala is $75 per person ($50 tax deductible). For more information, go to kidshome.org.

center, administrative offices and retail business. There, Assistance League will have adequate space to operate its programs, which service local school districts, hospitals, senior residences, and emergency and youth social service. The larger space for retail sales will generate revenue, which represents more than 60 percent of the funding of services. One of the league’s programs is to provide

SURGE SUCCESS More than $300,000—make that $310,000, to be exact—was raised for Serotonin Surge Charities at the annual Spring Surge fundraiser. Proceeds will be distributed to local clinics and health centers. Go to serotoninsurge.org for information about the next Surge as well as the golf tournament.

and Vi McNally and Abby Hewitt contacted businesses for design and construction. The late Evie Palumbo chaired the obelisk project. At the official Tiles for Tots unveiling, she was honored with her husband, Frank. Visitors are invited to peruse the tiles for the messages. The office has a complete list of who donated which tile to help viewers find a special message or artwork.

ONWARD Soroptimist International of Sacramento has given back to the community through volunteer time and financial aid for more than 90 years. The organization recently celebrated its 92nd installation of officers with Phyllis Hayashi receiving the presidential gavel from Mary Kobane, who served as president when Soroptimist International marked its 75th anniversary. “Many hands, one mission—making a difference in the lives of others” will be Hayashi’s theme for her presidential reign. Professionally, Hayashi is a real estate agent with Lyon Real Estate. She has been a member of Soroptimist International since 2011.

school clothing for more than 5,000 children in four local school districts each year. The league is partnering with Wells Fargo Bank to renovate the property and anticipates a 2015 move-in date.

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OH-OH-OH THE OBELISK At the entry to Sacramento Crisis Nursery North (4355 Pasadena Ave.) is an artistic obelisk designed to welcome families. It’s covered with 416 tiles decorated with personal messages. Angela West came up with the idea as a fundraiser,

GETTING STARTED Starting a nonprofit takes more than a desire to help others. It takes some know-how. That’s where Nonprofit Resource Center can help. The center will hold a grant proposal boot camp from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and Thursday, Oct. 2. A five-week grant proposal

master series will begin on Friday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about workshops, go to nprcenter.org

NO BULLYING Reflective of the times: Bully Busting Clinics are held regularly at Robinson’s Taekwondo. The clinics offer assistance in conflict avoidance, role playing and practical self-defense. Tips to remember: Encourage friendships—bullies are often loners seeking recognition by others. Teach children self-respect and nurture confidence, talk with children about the consequences of confrontation for both victim and aggressor, raise awareness of the pain caused by ridicule, scorn, name calling and intolerance, teach children it’s OK to report when they or another have been bullied, allow children to learn self-defense. For more information, go to robinsonstkd.com

GOOD ADVICE Sacramento Junior League offers advice for parents taking children to a theatrical production: Be on time. Sit still and quietly. Keep hands to yourself. Enjoy food outside the auditorium. Smile, laugh and applaud without bothering your neighbor. Enjoy the show.

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Penmanship Counts CURSIVE WRITING IS THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF ADULTS

BY STEPHANIE RILEY

PARENT TALES rom the “If I Knew Then What I Know Now” files: foreign language.

Studying German in high school

and college hasn’t shown to be as useful as I’d hoped. Six years practicing awkward guttural sounds and all I can do is order a bier at Oktoberfest and get in a bar fight in Sacramento over the proper pronunciation of “Goethe.”

That’s right, moms, dads and grandparents: Most schools have stopped teaching cursive, making it “our” secret language.

When I was a kid, we were encouraged to study a foreign language. My German grandparents thought it was great that I was learning the old language. Sitting next to Torbjorn, my school’s Norwegian exchange student, was a definite bonus for me. Some 20 years later and I’m making use of an alternate language I didn’t realize I knew. This adultsonly language is ideal for sharing information among grown-ups while

My younger two barely had a week of instruction in cursive, and then they were back to their iPads to work on essays and reports.

keeping the under-10 set in the dark. We’ve been learning it since we were about 8, doctors are notoriously bad at it, and we can even use it to compose Christmas shopping lists in full view of young kids. The secret language: cursive.

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My eldest spent quite a lot of time learning loops and letter linking in third grade. In my day, we had a class called penmanship and actually received a grade for those fancy letters. My younger two barely had a week of instruction in cursive, and

then they were back to their iPads to work on essays and reports. I understand why most schools don’t spend time on cursive writing. I enjoy it, but I’m admittedly old school: I swoon over getting a handwritten letter in the mail. Most folks would rather type a letter and email it, or even text. Very few resort to pen and paper these days. Recognizing the paradigm shift, elementary schoolteachers focus on printing skills, maybe throw in a song-and-dance about having a signature that works on checks and legal documents and then turn their attention to keyboarding. Come to think of it, legal documents are pretty digitized these days as well. I recently purchased a home almost entirely on my iPhone, thanks to a nifty tool called DocuSign. If you don’t know cursive, don’t fret: DocuSign will suggest a faux signature for you. I don’t recall being invited to participate in a focus group on the

use of cursive (or lack thereof), so this change took me by surprise. I discovered my little ones couldn’t read cursive when they stopped commenting on their birthday cards. Like most of you, I taught them to be polite and always open the cards before the gifts. My two younger kids would always open cards from their grandparents and turn them sideways with a quizzical look on their faces. All this time, I thought they were trying to see if money would fall out. In reality, they couldn’t read the fancy script inside the card. Even though you may have little use for base 10 math, the Dewey Decimal System or the Latin you learned in college, cursive is alive and well and ready to help with your complicated communication needs. Need to alert the teacher that your kiddo has tummy trouble and may need a few extra trips to the restroom without mortifying her? Write a note in cursive! Want to remind Santa’s helpers about the bike that needs to be assembled on Christmas Eve? Communicate the message in cursive! It may be a high-tech world, but this low-tech, old-school solution totally rocks. And to think I’ve had this secret weapon in the palm of my hand since I was 8 years old. With age comes wisdom. I could have saved years of studying if I’d known this was the language I really needed in adulthood. Not that I would have traded that year sitting next to adorable Torbjorn Steen! You’re welcome. Now start working on your Christmas shopping list, and bringen Sie mire bitte ein Bier! n

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Before It’s Too Late AN ADVANCE DIRECTIVE IS A CRUCIAL DOCUMENT

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Each illness was followed by weeks

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person.

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SPIRIT MATTERS

ast year, a psychologist, a social worker and a doctor accompanied me into the

hospital room of an 84-year-old Korean War vet named Ken. The doctor, a consulting physician, introduced us as the palliative care team for the VA Hospital. Ken’s wife of 51 years stood to shake our hands with a self-assured grip. The woman, likely in her 70s, had the well-heeled look of a senior model. Ken, the victim of multiple strokes, did little to greet us,

The real reason behind this difficult

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questions with his loved ones prior to

dress, feed and bathe himself? Did she

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advance directive, sometimes called

the tube.

a living will. An advance directive is

“No,” she said to all those

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With great sensitivity, the doctor

around Ken’s bed. Our psychologist,

questions.

Those questions are answered in an

the document that directs doctors and

The doctor then assumed control of the meeting by picking up her stethoscope. She was an athletic woman who’d had some luck cheating her 50s with youthful blue eyes and a pixie cut. She bent over Ken, searching his expression for understanding, but she saw little to indicate that he was aware of his

other medical personnel to follow the

The hourlong meeting finished when Ken’s wife agreed to let us implement “comfort care” measures.

surroundings.

wishes of patients who are unable to speak for themselves. If you don’t have a written directive, or you haven’t appointed someone who can confidently speak for you, then doctors will be obligated to do everything possible—even if “everything” means a painful delay of your death.

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Ken was well loved by his family “Is this the way your husband

and fellow vets, but the truth is that

“Then let’s do that,” the wife said.

wanted to live his later years?” the

a well-written advance directive could

Actually, there were few options

psychologist asked.

have eased the burden on his family

left for the old farmer. He’d had multiple hospitalizations and suffered several recent bouts of pneumonia.

“No,” she said. “I suppose it really isn’t.” “Sounds like he values the quality of his life,” I reflected. She nodded. “He knows that

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and ensured that he would spend his final days with the dignity of his choosing. If you don’t have an advance directive, I urge you to get started today. More information on advance directives, and state-specific advance

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Movin’ on Up A RETIREE FINDS HIMSELF A DELUXE APARTMENT IN THE SKY

BY JULIE FOSTER

chapter of The American Institute of Architects in 1968. One of Smith’s goals after retiring in 2012 was finding a new home. He specifically wanted a home with just one level and without any yard maintenance, one of his least favorite activities. He had a good idea where he wanted to live and in what size home. “It had to be within a mile or two of the central city, have at least two bedrooms and two bathrooms,” he says.

HOME MATTERS

aving lived in Sacramento since 1974, Talbott Smith had driven by 4100 Folsom Blvd. in East Sacramento many times. At street level, the condominium building is largely hidden from sight due to its deep setbacks and plenty of large old trees, though its 10 stories tower over the neighborhood. Smith had always wondered about the building.

By repainting in a palette of neutral gray, Smith highlighted his impressive collection of artwork and Lalique crystal along with his furniture.

He specifically wanted a home with just one level and without any yard maintenance, one of his least favorite activities. He had a good idea where he wanted to live and in what size home. Built on the site of the Breuner family mansion, the precast concrete luxury building was erected in the mid-1960s at a cost of $2 million. The building was designed and built with the intention of preserving the original garden layout and as many trees as possible on the 2.5-acre parcel. Developed by ContinentalHeller Construction, it earned a merit award from the Central Valley

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“Moving is at the top of my ‘things I hate doing’ list, so I am hoping that this move will be the last for me.”

Smith’s real estate agent suggested he look at a condominium at 4100 Folsom Blvd. Though the apartment was decorated in midcentury modern style, Smith recognized the potential of the 1,720-square-foot space. He was able to look beyond the color scheme: a rainbow of saturated colors including bright orange, lipstick red, turquoise and lime green. “I liked the openness of the combined living/dining area and the open kitchen,” he says. “And the view into the trees is also great.” Smith confronted an abbreviated timeline for his move from his former

home into his new condo in the sky. He closed escrow on June 30 and moved in on July 23. During that short period, Smith completed a host of modifications to his new home, including the installation of new carpeting and more substantial baseboards and crown moldings. He cleaned the wooden shutters and repaired and installed retractable shades in the office. He put new toilets and shower enclosures in the master and guest baths but retained the original HOME page 61

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Carrara marble vanity tops. He updated the lighting in the living and dining areas. In the kitchen, Smith added a Jenn-Air downdraft cook top and relocated the built-in microwave. By repainting in a palette of neutral gray, Smith highlighted his impressive collection of artwork and Lalique crystal along with his furniture. “My furnishings are wood, glass and various shades of gray,” he says. Smith’s artwork and impressive collection of about 500 pieces of Lalique crystal invite the eye to linger. A few notable items in his art collection include a signed and numbered screen print by Andy Warhol, two photos by the American fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo, a photo of Tower Bridge by local photographer Kenny Rapadas and three Salvador Dali prints made from wood engravings. Two balconies—a large one off the living/dining area and a smaller one off the master bedroom—offer close-up views of East Sacramento’s luxurious tree canopy. Smith loves spending time on the larger balcony sipping coffee and reading the morning newspaper. In addition to the building’s many outdoor amenities (a large swimming pool and lounge area, dog run, barbecue and

“I am very happy with how this new place turned out. I feel very at ease and at home here,” he says. “My neighbors—the ones I have met so far—are very nice people,” Smith says. “The people in this building are very mindful that we all have a shared responsibility for the living conditions in this great building.” What has surprised him most about his new home? According to Smith, the building’s design makes the condominium very quiet. “I am very happy with how this new place turned out. I feel very at ease and at home here,” he says. “Moving is at the top of my ‘things I hate doing’ list, so I am hoping that this move will be the last for me.” If you know of a home you think should be featured in Inside Publications, contact Julie Foster at foster.julie91@yahoo.com n

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Who’s Got the Button? LOCAL COLLECTORS ARE INTRIGUED BY THESE TINY LITTLE FASTENERS

BY GWEN SCHOEN THE CLUB LIFE

here’s a basket on my dresser where I toss unattached buttons. You know the ones: They come with new clothes in case you need a replacement, or you discover them on the floor of the closet, stashed in a pocket or bouncing around in the dryer and you have no clue which piece of clothing they belong to. I tell myself that someday I’ll spend an afternoon doing repairs and finding places for all those buttons. I know that’s never going to happen.

“There’s a lot of history and artistry to buttons,” says Wolfe. Faye Wolfe, a member of Sacramento Button Club, has hundreds of buttons, maybe thousands. All are sorted, cataloged and stashed in professional-size file cabinets. Some are framed and hanging on the walls of her Carmichael home. Others are

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Faye Wolfe is a member of Sacramento Button Club

displayed on poster board and sorted by category, materials and age. This lady could teach a lot of us some organization skills. “I didn’t get started collecting buttons until about 20 years ago,” Wolfe says. “My mother had a little

button club with her friends. They weren’t really an organized club, but they called themselves ‘crafty ladies.’ They would buy big bags of buttons. Then, they would get together and make jewelry with them. Growing up, I always had lots of bracelets and

necklaces that my mother made, but I wasn’t really interested in buttons. Then one day I was attending an antique sale and one of the dealers was showing a beautiful button with a scene on it. I was intrigued, and from then on, I became a dedicated button

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2310 Fair Oaks Blvd. Across From Pavilions Shopping Center 737-5636 Mark Snyder and Amy Guthrie, Proprietors collector and joined the Sacramento Button Club.” Right about now you are probably asking yourself, “What in the world would someone do at a button club meeting?” Play the kids’ game, button, button, who’s got the button? Try to find a missing button? Sit around and do mending? Try to guess how many buttons are in a big jar? Meetings are nothing like that. “There’s a lot of history and artistry to buttons,” says Wolfe. “We always have a program on some aspect of button collecting or value. Often a speaker shows a particular type of button, like Bakelite, and explains the history. Sometimes a speaker talks about proper storing or how to determine the age or materials used. It’s very educational. Plus, we often have a dealer showing buttons for sale or buying buttons.” One of the highlights of belonging to a button club is attending conventions, which take place annually all over the country. Most conventions include button collection competitions and juried shows.

“Most have themes or specialized categories such as materials or subject matter,” says Wolfe. “For example, a show might have a competition for the best collection of hand-carved wood buttons or buttons with animal pictures. It’s really fun to see the themes. I might think I have a wonderful grouping of carved buttons, but then I see a collection that is much more detailed and that gives me something to strive for. That makes it fun.”

Some are antique dealers; others, like Wolfe, are just fascinated with the topic. The Sacramento club has 30 members. Some are antique dealers; others, like Wolfe, are just fascinated with the topic.

Shopwilliamglen.com If you are intrigued by buttons, mark Saturday, March 7, 2015 on your calendar. Sacramento Button Club will host a Button Bazaar at La Sierra Community Center, 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael. Collectors and dealers will buy, sell and trade all sorts of buttons. And, if you’ve got some old buttons you think might be valuable, bring them along and dealers might be able to help you identify the materials, decade and current value. Sacramento Button Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at North Natomas Library, 4460 Via Ingoglia. For more information, send an email to Faye Wolfe at fwolfe@ surewest.net You will find more information about buttons at nationalbuttonsociety.org or cabutton. org. But don’t go there looking for a missing shirt button. You’re on your own solving that problem. If you know of an interesting club in the area, contact Gwen Schoen at gwensclubs@aol.com n

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A Happy Commute GET OUT OF YOUR CAR AND HOP ON YOUR BIKE

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ost people don’t enjoy their commutes. Far from it. In fact, it’s generally the worst part of the day. A 2006 survey of 900 Texan women asked how much they enjoyed various common activities. Having sex was at the top of the list. Next came socializing after work. Commuting was dead last. How to change that? The answer is probably in your garage. It’s not your car. It doesn’t burn gas. It’s your bike. Commuting can be a real bummer. It generates stress. There’s pressure to be at work on time, but traffic or an off-schedule bus can make you late. Traffic jams and late buses are not only unpredictable, they are out of your control, making them even more frustrating. Commuting takes time, robbing precious minutes and hours that could be spent with family and friends or enjoying other far more pleasurable and fulfilling activities. The costs of commuting can be considerable. Owning and operating a car and paying for parking take substantial chunks out of the budget. Using transit isn’t free either and usually takes longer than driving a car.

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Long commutes are especially problematic. The typical trade-off of a longer commute for a bigger house and yard in the distant ’burbs can be a bad deal. A Swedish university study found that marriages in which one partner commuted more than 45 minutes were 40 percent more likely to end in divorce. Britain’s Office for National Statistics found that longdistance commuters were less likely to exercise or eat home-cooked meals and more likely to suffer insomnia and joint pain. UCLA and Cal State Long Beach researchers found that the more vehicle miles traveled, the higher the risk of obesity.

It’s true some people enjoy their commutes. It might be their only chance for quality time with their kids, to be alone with their thoughts or, if they’re a bus or train rider, to catch up on reading. But in all these cases, it’s the time for family, meditation or a leisure activity that’s important, not the commute itself. Bicycling provides an antidote to commuting’s ills. A Clemson University study of what mode of transportation (all trips, not just commuting) makes people happiest found that bicycling ranks first. Next is being a passenger in a car. Following that are driving a car, then walking, riding a train/subway

and, finally, taking a bus. Clemson professor Eric Morris speculated that cyclists are the happiest because they are a self-selected, enthusiastic group and tend to be young and healthy. Morris might be confusing cause and effect. Cyclists are probably healthy, enthusiastic and happy because they bike. Martin Seligman, author of “Authentic Happiness,” says happiness has three parts: pleasure, engagement and meaning (contributing to a larger purpose). Bicycling provides all three happiness components. Cycling, like all exercise, produces feel-good endorphins in our body and improves brain function. Using our

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worse, endanger fellow road users or increase health care costs. While some cyclists engage in risky or illegal behavior, doing so primarily endangers themselves. Overall, having more bicyclists makes streets safer and cuts traffic for everyone. Commutes don’t have to be tedious or long. The advantages of short commutes, by whatever means, are manifest. One pundit suggests always living in the same postal code as your workplace. Better yet, why not turn the worst part of the day into a happy activity instead? You can transform a burden into a boon, trading unpleasant minutes for happy ones. It’s really not difficult to change behavior. You can choose a happy commute. The Dalai Lama said, “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” Walt Seifert is a bicyclist, driver and transportation writer. He can be reached at bikeguy@surewest.net n

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ews reports tell of a white cobra hiding in a woodpile near Los Angeles, a mountain lion roaming through East Sacramento and West Nile virus-bearing mosquitoes buzzing through the air around us. Scary creatures are getting close to home. Is it safe to go out into your garden? We don’t have to worry about cobras, and the mountain lion risk shouldn’t keep you awake at night. However, West Nile virus is a real hazard, especially for the young, old and immune-suppressed. There are more mosquitoes bearing this potentially deadly virus in California this year than ever before. The season extends through October, so you need to continue to avoid being outside at dusk and dawn, apply repellant and make sure that there is no standing water nearby. Look for areas that collect water, not forgetting saucers under plants. Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District will inspect your property and put mosquito fish into ponds and fountains at no expense. To ask for their help, go to fightthebite.net or call (800) 429-1022.

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You’ll see spooky spiders in Halloween decorations this month. Don’t forget that they are beneficial arachnids, not bad bugs. There are several kind of spiders that can bite, but the black widow is the only Northern California spider that poses a serious threat. (There are no brown recluse spiders here.) Black widow bites may be painful but are rarely fatal. These spiders hide in dark, enclosed spaces. Protect yourself by wearing gloves if you are moving wood, separating a stack of garden pots or reaching into a corner of your garage. Learn to recognize the black widow’s thick, sticky white web. An insecticide spray may kill a black widow that’s been directly hit, but it won’t kill the young in the egg sacs. Crushing the adults, vacuuming them up along with their eggs and clearing out clutter are the best ways to control them.

Protective gear is wise for other gardening tasks. Wear gloves if you are handling fertilizer or compost. Many people are afraid of bees and wasps. Only one or two people out of a thousand are hypersensitive to stings. A meter reader ran shrieking from my yard years ago, screaming, “There are bees in your yard!” He didn’t have a bee sting allergy, he told me. He was just terrified of them. I read the meter

for him and tried to convince him that bees were focused on gathering nectar and pollen and would sting only if trapped or swatted. Yellow jacket wasps (sometimes called meat bees) can be the aggressive exception. I’m happy to have bees and most kinds of wasps in my yard, but will contact Mosquito & Vector Control if I find a nest of yellow jackets. In California, we tend to garden in shorts, flip-flops and tank tops. My Australian gardening friends live on the continent with the most poisonous and dangerous creatures in the world. They advocate gardening armed with gloves, long pants, boots and a stick to poke in the underbrush, which is a good idea in California if you live in rattlesnake country. Another reason that the Australians cover up is for

sun protection. We should do that, too. Slop on sunblock and slap on a hat when going outside, slip on a shirt at midday, and wear sunglasses. Protective gear is wise for other gardening tasks. Wear gloves if you are handling fertilizer or compost. If you use a lawnmower or other power equipment, closed-toe shoes and ear and eye protection will help keep you safe. Protect your eyes if you are trimming branches or pruning roses. It’s recommended that you wear long sleeves and pants, gloves and shoes when applying any pesticide. Read the labels and follow their directions carefully. The most dangerous thing in your garden—and in your house, for that matter—doesn’t buzz, slither or spin a web. We probably all know

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4035 OAK VILLA CIR $110,000 7100 STELLA LN #4 $110,000 5963 VIA CASITAS $155,000 8301 FAIR OAKS BLVD $210,000 3228 ROOT AVE $415,000 5924 ADANA CIRCLE $369,000 5925 CASA ALEGRE $151,000 4537 BELA WAY $250,000 1706 WOODACRE CT $565,000 5457 EDGERLY WAY $241,500 5033 SAN MARQUE CIR $270,000 1321 LOS RIOS DR $549,000 6048 VIA CASITAS $135,000 6319 RAMPART DR $280,000 1226 MISSION AVE $499,900 1622 ARDEN BLUFFS LN $1,100,000 3813 OLIVEBRANCH LN $231,250 6741 LAKEVIEW DR $350,000 4828 PATRIC WAY $410,000 6625 PENNEY WAY $425,000 5513 SAPUNOR WAY $200,000 3226 GARFIELD AVE $220,000 4930 ANDREW CIR $340,000 2744 CALIFORNIA AVE $354,000 5732 DELBROOK LN $397,000 8748 FAIR OAKS BLVD $244,000 3637 WALNUT AVE. $250,000 4401 BELA WAY $273,500 5236 FAIR OAKS BLVD $624,000 3545 SERRAMONT CT $780,899 2616 MARIE ANN LN $192,000 3616 VOLEYN ST $230,000 6458 DORINDA WAY $325,000 4930 KENNETH AVE $338,500 4926 KIPLING DR $650,000 5001 WILLOW TREE CT $295,000 6065 NORTHCREST CIR $324,900 1249 GARY WAY $360,000 6644 SUTTER AVE $385,000 6221 MADISON AVE $185,000 6744 LINCOLN AVE $235,000 2733 PANAY CT $238,000 1746 MISSION AVE $375,000 2539 BOWKER CT $480,000 5429 HESPER WAY $230,000 4916 BOYD DR $260,000 5500 SUSAN WAY $527,500 2700 COMPTON PARC LN $227,000 4804 SAINT LYNN LN $280,000 6225 GOBERNADORES LN$1,250,000 5412 HESPER WAY $220,000 2333 GARFIELD AVE $270,900 6801 LINCOLN AVE $395,000 3549 SERRAMONT CT $761,932 3828 HENDERSON WAY $440,000 1805 SAINT ANN CT $375,000 4933 PUMA WAY $390,000 3129 GARFIELD AVE $499,950 1317 KINGSFORD DR $915,000 3534 GRANT PARK DR $265,000 6069 NORTHCREST CIR $280,000 6412 SANDSTONE ST $280,000 7327 NOB HILL DR $360,000 6640 PALM AVE $425,000 6140 MARWICK WAY $235,000 2337 FALLWATER LN $294,000 5133 KOVANDA AVE $360,000 3333 DEODAR ST $400,000

95816 EAST SACRAMENTO, MCKINLEY PARK 3171 O ST 1620 24TH ST

$365,000 $400,000

232 32ND ST 1460 37TH ST 3170 CARLY WAY

95817 TAHOE PARK, ELMHURST 3729 7TH AVE 3417 SANTA CRUZ WAY 3050 DONNER WAY 4168 4TH AVE 6134 1ST AVE 4251 12TH AVE 5418 2ND AVE 5317 V ST 3009 44 ST 2936 32ND 2970 64TH ST 4833 U STREET 6202 4TH AVE 3524 37TH ST 2818 42ND ST 3272 10TH AVE 2017 36TH ST 3546 37TH 3525 42ND ST 6269 3RD AVE 5333 U ST 2806 60TH ST 5032 U ST

95818 LAND PARK, CURTIS PARK 876 VALLEJO WAY 1111 MARKHAM WAY 2017 VIZCAYA WALK 800 U 1825 1ST AVE 2841 4TH AVE 1732 LARKIN WAY 1964 4TH AVE 1215 WELLER WAY 2526 27TH ST 1309 1ST AVE 2214 25TH ST 1860 10TH AVE 2705 17TH ST 1028 ROBERTSON WAY 2749 10TH AVE 1120 ROBERTSON 2583 FREEPORT BLVD 2556 MARSHALL WAY 2107 22ND ST 620 JONES WAY 2621 17TH ST 764 7TH AVE 1923 3RD AVE 957 3RD AVE 2416 26TH ST 3020 MARSHALL WAY 2113 7TH AVE 2016 26TH ST 2768 SAN LUIS CT 666 5TH AVE 1418 WELLER WAY 924 3RD AVE

$328,000 $750,000 $330,000

$113,500 $129,000 $150,000 $195,000 $245,000 $149,000 $300,000 $285,900 $101,000 $156,000 $258,000 $320,000 $315,000 $145,000 $268,000 $177,500 $284,000 $196,000 $125,000 $304,000 $326,500 $330,000 $240,000

$359,900 $560,000 $818,000 $435,000 $347,825 $424,000 $435,000 $381,000 $799,000 $499,000 $323,000 $557,000 $651,500 $439,000 $455,000 $470,000 $780,000 $335,000 $479,000 $401,000 $366,000 $442,000 $291,000 $335,000 $482,000 $270,000 $347,150 $348,500 $275,000 $310,000 $332,000 $493,500 $495,000

95819 EAST SACRAMENTO, RIVER PARK 5408 MONALEE AVE 4847 Q ST 5717 MODDISON AVE 75 PRIMROSE WAY 5735 SHEPARD AVE

$350,000 $424,900 $305,000 $449,000 $325,000

71 51ST ST 1625 53RD ST 1417 42ND ST 1858 48TH ST 1200 56TH ST 1355 43RD ST 1300 44TH ST 648 40TH ST 5741 MONALEE AVE 1335 57TH ST 5209 SANDBURG DR 1380 57TH ST 45 36TH WAY 724 44TH ST 507 MEISTER WAY 5314 SANDBURG DR 5400 E ST 1243 RODEO WAY 257 TIVOLI WAY 4625 FREEMAN WAY

$330,000 $449,500 $1,155,000 $459,000 $505,000 $685,000 $1,210,000 $375,000 $405,000 $297,000 $482,000 $715,000 $315,000 $1,200,000 $457,000 $303,120 $458,000 $395,000 $370,000 $539,000

95821 ARDEN-ARCADE

2119 BLUEBIRD LN $140,000 3240 BEN LOMOND DR $425,000 3200 BEN LOMOND DR $475,000 3800 ROBERTSON AVE $500,000 2620 ECHO WAY $199,000 3540 CHADSWORTH WAY $315,000 3950 SPENCER WAY $260,000 3725 DURAN CIR $264,000 3408 MONTCLAIRE ST $385,000 3506 LEATHA $199,900 4636 GIBBONS DR $285,000 2812 MARILONA DR $325,000 4324 MARLEY DR $270,000 3429 SOLARI WAY $330,000 2360 PURINTON DR $200,000 3113 CALLE VERDE CT $410,000 3628 POPE AVE $277,000 2440 CARLSBAD AVE $251,000 3619 RONK WAY $310,000 2836 LIENO LN $410,000 2807 EDISON AVE $160,000 2531 CARSON WAY $173,500 2621 TIOGA WAY $235,000 3212 EASTWOOD RD $359,000 3630 E COUNTRY CLUB LN $235,000 2370 PURINTON DR $251,500 2881 HERBERT WAY $193,500 3916 LORETO WAY $214,000 3834 EDISON AVE $255,000 2570 MARYAL DR $315,000 3025 BERTIS DR $195,000 3461 SIERRA VIEW LN $223,000 3808 SUNNYVALE AVE $245,000 2256 EL CAMINO AVE $99,000 2805 VILLA VISTA WAY $175,000 3005 MONTCLAIRE ST $405,000

95822 SOUTH LAND PARK 2220 51ST AVE 1170 BROWNWYK DR 1541 ZELDA WAY 7542 MEADOWAIR WAY 2241 CASA LINDA DR 6065 13TH ST 633 PIEDMONT DR 7043 TAMOSHANTER WAY 1164 VOLZ DR 7385 TILDEN WAY 5200 CARMEN WAY 7357 BENBOW ST 7431 21ST ST 30 LUNDY CT 1443 63RD AVE

$160,000 $392,500 $96,000 $154,000 $270,000 $270,000 $275,000 $142,000 $386,000 $183,500 $345,000 $170,000 $187,000 $205,000 $205,000

1301 42ND AVE 5120 EUCLID AVE 3020 MELINDA WAY 7540 THORPE WAY 1512 32ND AVE 7396 TISDALE WAY 2438 EDNA ST 6655 DEMARET DR 5623 GREENBRAE RD 7351 21ST ST 6708 27TH ST 1421 OAKHURST WAY 1551 BELINDA WAY 2123 FLORIN RD 7258 AMHERST ST 5648 HELEN WAY 1132 34TH AVE 2133 ONEIL WAY 7465 CANDLEWOOD WAY 2510 32ND AVE 5652 CARMELA WAY 2450 27TH AVE 5830 GLORIA DR 2137 MEER WAY 6041 HOLSTEIN WAY 5990 PARK VILLAGE ST 7572 COSGROVE WAY 5624 HAROLD WAY 2306 VARDON AVE 7385 TISDALE WAY 1524 TIVERTON 2537 CASA LINDA DR 7557 COLLINGWOOD ST 7036 DEMARET DR 7708 ADDISON WAY 7523 GEORGICA WAY 1479 WENTWORTH AVE

95825 ARDEN

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921 FULTON AVE #463 $62,000 2337 BARCELONA WAY $219,400 913 VANDERBILT WAY $289,900 3161 ELLINGTON CIR $388,000 739 WOODSIDE LN $92,000 1137 VANDERBILT WAY $275,000 1101 VANDERBILT WAY $290,000 267 HARTNELL PL $365,000 2204 TEVIS RD $174,000 796 WOODSIDE LN #8 $125,000 602 WOODSIDE SIERRA #4 $87,100 3245 CASITAS BONITO $114,950 1962 UNIVERSITY PARK DR $390,000 2280 HURLEY WAY #48 $89,700 2282 SIERRA BLVD #E $217,000 2368 WYDA WAY $229,000 2294 WOODSIDE LN #6 $60,000 3024 EL PRADO WAY $225,000 1928 TERRACE DR $264,000 237 HARTNELL PL $285,000 732 COMMONS DR $286,000 3141 COTTAGE WAY $380,000 913 FULTON AVENUE #421 $63,000 2261 SWARTHMORE DR $318,000 2323 AMERICAN RIVER DR $290,000 539 WOODSIDE OAKS #1 $150,000 2424 LARKSPUR LN #216 $68,000 1505-#A HOOD RD $80,000 2396 ALTA GARDEN LN #B $85,750 3116 PENNLAND DR $174,825 624 HARTNELL PL $332,500 905 FULTON AVE #409 $67,500 2636 LA MESA WAY $239,000 1109 COMMONS DR $310,000 2221 WOODSIDE LN #1 $160,000 1509 CLINTON RD $165,000

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95831 GREENHAVEN, S LAND PARK 7389 POCKET RD 7479 SALTON SEA WAY 5 LAGUNA SECA CT 7115 RIVERSIDE BLVD 7515 SALTON SEA WAY 809 PARKHAVEN WAY 244 DELTA OAKS WAY 24 GREEN MIST CT 623 LELANDHAVEN WAY 7608 BRIDGEVIEW DR 1179 GRAND RIVER DR 778 PORTUGAL WAY 658 RIVERLAKE WAY 708 LAKE FRONT DR 8 NADER CT 362 AQUAPHER WAY 654 RIVERLAKE WAY 7161 HAVENSIDE DR 6361 FORDHAM WAY 7694 W BAY LN 6130 FORDHAM WAY 7555 DELTAWIND DR 7717 RIVER VILLAGE DR 7475 DESERTWIND WAY 1320 ELOAH WAY 19 PARKSHORE CIR 34 GREENWAY CIR

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$285,000 $286,000 $365,000 $285,000 $265,000 $389,000 $291,000 $330,000 $335,000 $439,000 $265,000 $379,000 $567,500 $650,000 $525,000 $320,000 $475,000 $335,000 $430,000 $467,500 $595,000 $300,000 $320,000 $289,000 $338,800 $375,000 $435,000

95864 ARDEN

1370 EL NIDO WAY $789,000 4116 LAS CRUCES WAY $392,500 3519 EL RICON WAY $374,200 2305 GILA WAY $345,000 170 BRECKENWOOD WAY $720,000 2684 NORTHROP AVE $785,000 3531 EL RICON WAY $456,000 429 SIERRA LN $512,400 1208 SHADOWGLENN RD $207,000 2125 EDITH ST $335,000 1417 GLADSTONE DR $212,000 3240 ARDENRIDGE DR $230,000 4436 ULYSSES DR $265,000 3360 NORTHROP AVE $580,000 1724 SHORT HILLS RD $746,500 670 LAKE WILHAGGIN DR #D $576,094 485 CROCKER RD $1,850,000 1516 GLADSTONE DR $237,950 3506 BODEGA CT $508,000 4231 DEVON LN $435,000 4048 ESPERANZA DR $529,500 3332 SIERRA OAKS DR $1,650,000 1224 GREENHILLS RD $150,000 3551 BUENA VISTA $675,000 3120 AMERICAN RIVER DR $695,000 310 CLAYDON WAY $800,000 1801 LA PLAYA WAY $916,000 1160 JONAS AVE $378,050 4220 AMERICAN RIVER DR $490,000 3840 CAYENTE WAY $495,000 2425 IONE ST $195,000 2730 VIA VILLAGGIO $249,000 4631 OXBOW DR $254,000 3035 LATHAM DR $745,000 331 ROSS WAY $942,800 2049 MERCURY WAY $290,000 4361 VULCAN DR $299,000 3719 LYNWOOD WAY $419,800

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This Little Light of Mine EXPLAINING THE SCIENCE BEHIND HALLOWEEN’S SPOOKY LIGHTING EFFECTS

sticks are a clever way of packaging a fluorophore with a built-in energy source that the user can activate when ready. As you might guess, the energy comes from a chemical reaction. Inside every glow stick is a brittle, glasslike tube that keeps two chemicals apart. When you bend a glow stick, you break the tube and the chemicals mix. They react, and the reaction releases invisible energy. The energy charges the fluorophore, and the fluorescent molecules glow.

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is the season for eerie lights. This month you’ll see glow-in-the-dark face paint, creepy decorations shining ghostly green under black light, and glow sticks dangling from the necks of trick-or-treaters. These lights are different from sunlight or ordinary light bulbs. They’re low intensity and viewed best in the dark. They’re a single color, and they’re cool to the touch. What are they? These “glow” lights are all examples of fluorescence. Fluorescence is a kind of light produced by a fluorescent molecule (or fluorophore) after it is charged with energy. Typically, the energy comes from electromagnetic radiation (EMR)—either visible light or shortwavelength, high-energy forms like ultraviolet and X-rays. When you bombard a fluorophore with electromagnetic radiation (such as by shining a light on it), the fluorescent molecule absorbs the energy but doesn’t keep it. Instead, the fluorophore sends energy back out as EMR of a longer wavelength. In other words, it emits light of a different color.

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This creates cool visual effects if the “light” used to charge the fluorophore is invisible. Black lights such as you’ll find at a Halloween store are an excellent example. Black lights are peculiar light bulbs that emit EMR in ultraviolet wavelengths that are mostly outside the range that the human eye can detect. Even when a black light is burning at full intensity, all we can see is a faint purple glow. But the energy is there, and if it shines on, say, a fluorescent skeleton decoration, the skeleton lights up. Because we can’t see the brilliance of the black light, but we can see the re-emitted light coming from the skeleton, the whole thing seems like magic. But what about glow-in-the-dark T-shirts or watch faces that shine in total darkness?

This is another kind of fluorescence that’s properly called phosphorescence. Phosphorescence is delayed or slow fluorescence. As with fluorescence, phosphorescent substances first have to be activated by exposure to electromagnetic radiation. But instead of immediately emitting energy, they release their light gradually over time. If you’ve ever had a glow-inthe-dark item, you’ve probably experimented with these properties of phosphorescence yourself. To get your item to glow with the highest intensity, you first have to charge it by shining a really bright light on it. The longer you charge it, the more energy it stores and the longer it will glow later. A third common example of fluorescence is glow sticks. Glow

Fluorescence is a kind of light produced by a fluorescent molecule after it is charged with energy. Glow stick light is brightest at the beginning. It fades as the chemicals are used up. You can regulate the reaction rate, and the lifespan of your glow stick, using temperature. Like most chemical reactions, this one is accelerated by heat and slowed by cold. You can’t turn off a glow stick, but if you want to save some of the light for the next day, put the stick in a freezer. The reaction will slow dramatically, conserving the chemicals for later. When the stick is warmed again, the reaction will resume and the stick will brighten. On the other hand, if you want a glow stick to stay illuminated at about

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the same level for the longest possible time, rather than burning brightly at first and then dimming, refrigerate it before you turn it on. This will slow the initial reaction and even out the light intensity over time. Note that the fluorophore in a glow stick is not consumed. A glow stick will fluoresce under black light before and after it’s been used. Nature invented glow-in-the-dark long before humans turned it into technology. Bioluminescence is light from living things. The best-known example of bioluminescence is the firefly. You won’t see a firefly in Sacramento, but you can go to the best place on Earth to see organisms that light up: the ocean. Many fish and corals make their own light in the darkness using enzymes called luciferases. To witness this marvel, visit Tomales Bay, near Point Reyes National Seashore just north of San Francisco. Tomales Bay is home to billions of tiny bioluminescent creatures called dinoflagellates. Take a nighttime kayak tour at the right

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Pros & Cons of Measure L LOCAL LEADERS DEBATE THE NEED TO CHANGE OUR CITY GOVERNMENT

THE INITIATIVE PROVIDES CHECKS AND BALANCE

his November, Sacramentans will vote on Measure L, an initiative to create stronger accountability, ethics and transparency in city government. Known as the strong-mayor initiative, Measure L also includes common-sense reforms to provide greater checks and balances and empower neighborhoods.

WHAT IS MEASURE L? Measure L has six key components: mayor-council structure (aka “strong mayor”); independent budget analyst; ethics and transparency reforms; neighborhood advisory committee; independent redistricting commission; voter reapproval in 2020.

WHO SUPPORTS IT? A broad consensus: Democrats and Republicans; business and labor; police and firefighters; Mayor Kevin Johnson, Sen. Darrell Steinberg and a majority of the city council; civic, faith and neighborhood leaders; and respected elders like former mayors Phil Isenberg and Jimmie Yee.

WHAT’S “STRONG MAYOR” AND HOW DOES IT WORK? The mayor-council form of government has three key benefits: Clear separation of powers. The system creates a separate, co-equal executive branch (led by the mayor) and legislative branch (led by the city council). It’s modeled after the system

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that America’s Founding Fathers adopted, as well as all 50 states and 70 percent of large cities. Strong checks and balances. The system promotes balanced government and puts strong checks on individual power. The mayor’s proposed budget and city manager pick require council approval. The city manager’s day-to-day administration is subject to continual council oversight. And the mayor can veto a handful of city actions (2 to 3 percent of all council votes), but the council can override. Direct accountability to voters. Voters get “full democracy” where all city leaders, not just some, are directly accountable to them.

HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM AND BETTER THAN THE STATUS QUO? One word: accountability. Voters will know clearly where the buck stops. Right now, the mayor and council sit together as one nineheaded body with equal authority over all city decisions. Meanwhile, an appointed city manager has significant power over daily operations without any direct accountability to voters. It’s counterintuitive and frustrating to residents who simply want to know who to hold accountable for fixing problems and getting things done.

and San Francisco. Measure L also includes 50-plus friendly amendments to the original 2009 strong-mayor plan suggested by the city council, charter review committee, policy experts and neighborhood leaders.

and ethics and transparency reforms provide additional safeguards.

WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS BESIDES STRONG MAYOR?

No. Measure L requires voter reapproval in six years. That means voters will get to see this plan in action before deciding whether or not to make it permanent. Measure L supporters have great faith in voters. If the system works, voters will keep it. If not, they’ll vote it out.

Measure L strengthens ethics, transparency and neighborhood engagement. Within 180 days, the mayor and council must create a code of ethics, ethics committee and opengovernment ordinance to improve public access to city finances and records. A new neighborhood advisory council will strengthen the voice of neighborhoods in city decisions, and a new independent budget analyst will offer unfiltered assessments on city finances.

IS THIS A POWER GRAB? No. This is about empowering voters by ensuring that every city leader, including the chief executive of the city, is directly accountable to them. No one branch of government has greater power than the next; the mayor and council act as checks and balances on each other; the mayor is limited to three terms; and new ethics and transparency reforms act as a check on the system as a whole.

OPPONENTS SAY THIS HOW DOES IT COMPARE IS EXTREME AND WILL TO OTHER CITIES? CREATE CORRUPTION. The city attorney’s impartial analysis concluded that Measure L is consistent with systems adopted successfully in cities like San Diego

The facts state otherwise. Cities that have adopted Measure L systems rarely look back—because it works. Moreover, protections like term limits

CHANGING A CITY CHARTER IS A BIG CHANGE. ISN’T THIS RISKY?

WHY DO WE NEED MEASURE L? The current system isn’t broken. Measure L just offers a better path forward: one more in line with a city of our size, diversity and complexity. It’s hard to argue that putting more power in the hands of voters and demanding more accountability and transparency isn’t a good thing. Dustin A. Smith is president of Sacramento Police Officers Association. Brian K. Rice is president of Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522.

THE STRONG-MAYOR INITIATIVE ISN’T NECESSARY Measure L is simply a power grab designed to reduce accountability and give the mayor’s office huge new powers that come at the expense of the public. We’ve seen major money,

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GALLERY ART SHOWS IN OCTOBER

Archival Gallery presents ”Any Resemblance” paintings by D.L. Thomas, shown above. Oct. 8 through Nov. 1. 3223 Folsom Blvd.; archivalframe.com

Sacramento Fine Arts Center presents Bold Expressions, Northern California Arts Annual International Open Juried Art Exhibition. The show runs through Oct. 25. Shown: a painting by Bruce Leavitt. 5330B Gibbons Drive; sacfinearts.org

The b. sakata garo gallery will exhibit works by Jerald Silva, shown above. 923 20th St.; bsakatagaro.com

Elliott Fouts Gallery features “ Color Stories,” new landscapes by Central Valley painter John Karl Claes, shown above. The show runs through Oct. 31. 1831 P St.; efgallery.com Artwork by 14 Sacramento artists exploring the generations runs at SMUD Art Gallery until Dec. 10. Shown right: a painting by Leslie DuPratt SMUD Gallery is at 6301 S St.

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MEASURE FROM page 72 including a $100,000 check from a single donor, go into the power grab campaign, but this outside money and the details of the measure raise serious questions about how it will work and whom it benefits. Do you think Sacramento city government is fundamentally broken? The answer to this question might help you decide how to vote on Measure L—the so-called strongmayor initiative—on the November ballot. If you believe it’s broken, then you’ll also need to decide whether the strong-mayor proposal would fix those problems. In our case, the evidence suggests that our current city government structure continues to serve us well. Finally, even if you believe we should update the current system, then it’s clear that Measure L would put us on the wrong path. As a friend has said, “If it ain’t broke, don’t break it.” The mayor is accomplishing big things in our current system, because he works with the community, the council and the city manager. Many of

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us who share a vision with the mayor don’t think this costly and disruptive change is necessary to further success. Since 2012, we added cops and firefighters, balanced the budget with a surplus and achieved important concessions on our labor contracts. Most importantly, some hard decisions were made, like building a new downtown arena, reforming our development codes and increasing transparency with an open-data portal and a sunshine rule for contracts. Our city manager and staff have done an admirable job through the economic downturn to protect basic services through innovative and flexible solutions that do more with less. Finally, the council, mayor and staff have been working well together to resolve the problems you care about: creating jobs, keeping us safe and enhancing our quality of life. It’s argued that we need this to be a big city or to be more successful, but the strong-mayor system was rejected as a failure around the country in the early 20th century because it led to unfairness, favoritism and backroom decision making. Cities we

admire, like Portland and Austin, don’t use this. Measure L is designed on Oakland and Fresno, which have struggled with serious economic and social problems that haven’t gone away. If those cities are evidence of what this will bring, then it will lead to less fairness and more polarization in Sacramento. Even if it’s tempting to say we need change, this is badly crafted. With no tiebreaker for the council, a 75 percent veto override for ordinances and budget issues, the ability to fire the city manager at will, and a weak city council, there are plenty of reasons to say this isn’t right for Sacramento. Measure L promises ethics reforms and sunshine, but these proposals lack substance. There are no details in the proposal, no way for us to ensure that residents and neighborhoods are given fair representation or that ethical violations will be enforced. And there’s no need to change our charter to implement any of these elements of the proposal. For instance the mayor and council could pass any of these reforms without amending

the charter. These are fake reforms, especially when you consider that taking the mayor off of the city council will mean that he or she won’t hear public testimony and will get to evade open-government laws, like the Brown Act. None of this debate is new. In 2012, 73 percent of voters rejected changing our city charter through a charter commission. In 2009, 2010 and 2012, similar proposals were rejected by the city council, too. It was even thrown off the ballot by the courts in 2010 after signatures were inappropriately used to put it there. Although the council narrowly voted to put this version of the measure on the ballot, it’s not truly different from the last versions. Let’s put an end to this neverending debate by voting this down and getting back to solving important problems. Please join the League of Women Voters and many of your neighbors and vote no on Measure L. Steven Hansen represents District 4 on the city council. n

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Car Talk SHE KEEPS THIS MUSEUM RUNNING LIKE A FINELY TUNED AUTO

BY SENA CHRISTIANSON

the driving force behind many new and improved programs. “Karen was hired at a time when the museum was in transition and turmoil. She brought calm and steady leadership,” Felderstein says. “She instituted strict financial controls and immediately began using standard practices for running a nonprofit … She deals with problems immediately with a collaborative leadership style.”

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isitors to California Automobile Museum in Sacramento bring with them recollections of good times spent driving around in cars. It’s this memory-evoking quality that makes Karen McClaflin love her job as the facility’s executive director. McClaflin recalls a woman who dragged her curmudgeonly dad into the museum on Father’s Day. Seeing the classic cars made him come alive with stories he had never told before. Only a few weeks later, the man passed away. “That just tugs at my heartstrings so much,” McClaflin says. “Cars are part of everyone’s lives. That sets our museum apart from the fine arts or even trains. We all have a relationship with cars.” In nearly eight years of running the nonprofit automobile museum on Front Street in Old Sacramento, McClaflin has been involved in hiring a curator, increasing the organization’s budget and doubling admissions. “I’m addicted to nonprofits, and I don’t see myself ever leaving,” McClaflin says. Born and raised in Crescent City, Ore., McClaflin moved to Sacramento about a decade ago, after her children had grown into young adults. She and her partner purchased a 1940s house in Land Park, which they are restoring in midcentury style. On weekends, they enjoy going on long walks around their neighborhood and riding their cruiser bikes to the park. Before joining the museum, McClaflin worked for about 14

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Karen McClaflin, executive director of the California Automobile Museum, in her favorite car, an all-aluminum1966 Shelby Cobra

years as executive director for Pregnancy Care Center of Crescent City and two years as executive director for the ALS Association of Sacramento. Wanting to try something else, she became a private investigator, doing surveillance reports on workers’ compensation claims. When McClaflin felt ready to return to nonprofits, she veered away

from social services and went to work for the automobile museum. At the time, she didn’t know the difference between a Ford and a Chevy, she says. But she knew about administration, fundraising, marketing, public relations and mending fences. David Felderstein, who joined the museum’s board in 2008, credits McClaflin with improving the museum’s reputation and serving as

The 72,000-square-foot California Automobile Museum has more than 150 vehicles, which are mostly privately owned and range from early-1900s models to alternativeenergy prototypes for the 21st century. He calls her the glue that holds the museum together—a statement echoed by car enthusiast and board president Jon Hensler. “(Karen) is happy and likable but also smart and hardworking,” says Hensler. “She has the respect of the staff and the large number of volunteers that we have, including our diverse board. She is easy to get along with, but also willing to stand up for what she believes in.”

The 72,000-square-foot California Automobile Museum has more than 150 vehicles, which are mostly privately owned and range from early1900s models to alternative-energy prototypes for the 21st century. Interested in Model Ts? The museum has some, along with racing cars, Volkswagen bugs and McClaflin’s favorite vehicle in the collection: a rare, all-aluminum, silver Shelby Cobra. The museum traces its roots back to 1987 with the opening of Towe Ford Museum. Many of those Fords were eventually auctioned off, so the museum began housing other types of cars and was renamed in 2009. The museum also grew to offer an extensive research library and classes for children and adults. Its biggest revenue stream is selling donated or consigned cars and taking a cut of the proceeds. The museum recently received a $1 million donation from the Snider family. The money will likely be used to buy the city-owned land on which the museum sits. The organization

will raise funds to pay for building improvements and construction of a 6,000-square-foot restoration shop. When not at the museum, McClaflin can be found reading a book on a beach, attending St. Francis Catholic Church in Midtown or shopping for shoes to add to her large collection. Once she hit 100 pairs, she stopped counting and implemented a rule that for every new pair bought, an older one gets tossed. A shoe collection is less expensive than one of cars, but McClaflin did once buy a vintage 1984 Fiat, which ended up in the mechanic’s shop quite a bit. “I was maxing out my AAA towing privileges,” she says, smiling. “Now I’m saving up to buy a new Fiat that will maybe be a little more reliable.”

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Dance Interrupted SIDELINED BY INJURY, LEADING BALLERINA CAN’T WAIT TO RETURN TO THE STAGE

BY JESSICA LASKEY

“I’m learning a lot about myself,” she says. “If you had interviewed me a year ago, I probably would have said I would dance for a few more years and then retire and do something else, but now I’m hungrier to come back and dance more, dance better. The injury totally changed my perspective.”

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don’t know what they see in me,” Alexandra Cunningham says. “I just put everything I have into dance.” This remarkably humble phrase comes from one of Sacramento Ballet’s principal ballerinas. She is also the daughter of the ballet’s coartistic directors, Ron Cunningham and Carinne Binda. “I used to be really nervous that people would think, ‘Oh, Alex is only dancing that role because she’s the director’s daughter,” Cunningham admits. “So I’m always pushing myself to live up to the expectation. At least people can’t say I didn’t work for it.” While it might keep the critics at bay, this hard-driving determination is not always the best for the ballerina’s health, as her recent knee injury can attest. During a rehearsal for George Balanchine’s “Rubies” last October, Cunningham unknowingly tore her ACL. She continued to dance on it until late December. “I was doing a basic step and [my left knee] popped,” Cunningham, 27, recalls. “It didn’t hurt that bad, so I kept dancing. Then, in a performance, I was doing a side kick during the finale and my knee went a way it shouldn’t go. I went to a physical therapist, who didn’t feel anything unusual, so I kept dancing. When I finally realized that it wasn’t getting better and that I was compensating a lot, I got an MRI.” The MRI and subsequent doctor visits revealed that Cunningham would have to have surgery (which

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She would often move to music around the house instead of doing her homework, much to her parents’ chagrin.

Alexandra Cunningham

she did on Dec. 20) and complete six to nine months of rehabilitation— which meant no more performing for the rest of the season. “I was in denial,” Cunningham admits. “We tweak things all the time. I’ve sprained my ankle a billion times; I get back spasms. But I’m notorious for dancing through pain. I’m a little crazy that way. [Ballet] is such an

amazing thing to be able to do that I don’t want to stop. My feet hurt more every day than my knee ever did.” This forced hiatus has given the dedicated dancer some unexpectedly welcome time to reflect and rejuvenate—something Cunningham didn’t realize she needed until she was in the midst of it.

It’s not surprising that her deeper desires have led her to crave even more contact with ballet. Ever since she was a kid, she knew she wanted to dance. She would often move to music around the house instead of doing her homework, much to her parents’ chagrin. In fact, Ron and Carinne—Cunningham refers to them by their first names with a practiced professionalism that may be enhanced by her fear of favoritism—in no way wished for their daughter to join the corps. Quite the opposite. “Ron and Carinne tried to get me to do everything but ballet,” Cunningham says. “Piano, Girl Scouts, soccer. School was always No. 1. They wanted me to be really well rounded. And they knew how much you have to sacrifice as a dancer. They didn’t want me to burn out too young.” SPOTLIGHT page 80

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SPOTLIGHT from page 78 Regardless of her parents’ caution, Cunningham danced as often as she could, training at Deane Dance Center under the legendary Barbara Crockett, the founder of Sacramento Ballet and a teacher who was “hard as nails.” When Cunningham reached sophomore year of high school, Ron and Carinne invited their daughter to dance small roles in the corps when they needed extra girls, which only fed Cunningham’s creative appetite. “It was so fun to be with the professionals,” she recalls. “They were my role models growing up, and watching them rehearse up close made me want to be a dancer even more.” At the age of 18, Cunningham deferred entrance to UC Berkeley when she was invited to become an apprentice at her “dream company,” which she accepted on one condition. “I told my parents I would only sign the contract if I could move out on my own,” Cunningham says. “I didn’t want to be in their company

by day and then come home to their house for dinner. I wanted to keep things separate.” Nearly 10 years later, the ironwilled dancer has accomplished everything she set out to: She’s living on her own but enjoys frequent family dinners at her parents’ house. She’s gotten to create roles in her father’s iconic ballets as well as dance for international choreographers of world renown. And she’s at the top of her professional game, with her sights set on more. “I didn’t totally grasp how amazing my job was until it was taken away,” Cunningham says, referring to her injury. “This whole experience has made me realize that I’m not done yet. Ballet is in my blood.” Alexandra Cunningham will start this coming season healthy and hungry for more. The season opener this month is "The Great Gatsby". For more information, go to sacballet.org. n

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Ain’t It Grand CONDUCTOR’S VISION? ONE THOUSAND MUSICIANS PLAYING IN ONE SYMPHONY

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icture it: more than 1,000 local musicians taking the stage together to play pieces in unison in the hallowed halls of Memorial Auditorium. This image will become a reality from noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12 during the “Symphony of 1,000” under the direction of Michael Neumann, conductor and artistic director of Sacramento Youth Symphony. “It was two years ago, after studying the score of the Symphony No. 8 by Gustav Mahler, which has the nickname ‘Symphony of 1,000’ because it takes a very large group to perform, that a seed was planted,” Neumann says. “(I had a dream) of performing an event that would involve many people, young and old, in what we are calling the ‘Symphony of 1,000.’ “All of the young people in the Sacramento Youth Symphony will be playing, and we hope that many more people from this region will sign up and participate in this momentous communitywide event. I am very excited to see this dream of mine come to fruition.” You can get in on the act—the largest assembled orchestra in the

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More than 1,000 local musicians will take the stage together to play pieces in unison at Memorial Auditorium this month

history of our fair city—by registering by Oct. 2 on the event website, symphonyof1000.org For musicians, participation costs $20. The event will begin with a rehearsal at 1 p.m. followed by the performance at 4 p.m. Music is now available to download and practice. Just want to kick back and enjoy the sight and sounds of Neumann’s dream come true? Attendance is only $10, $5 if you’re 18 or younger. Nonparticipants can register as audience members at symphonyof1000.org Memorial Auditorium is at 1400 J St.

STAINED GLASS CONCERT On Saturday, Oct. 25, Sacramento

Choral Society & Orchestra will perform one of George Frederic Handel’s most popular works at 8 p.m. at Fremont Presbyterian Church. The choral society is calling its event “The Stained Glass Concert.” In attention to “Dettingen Te Deum,” Handel’s work celebrating a 1743 British victory in Bavaria, the group will perform several religious works, including a Gregorian chant. The concert will provide a preview of the choral group’s European tour in 2015. Sacramento Choral Society will perform some of the same music at Notre Dame in Paris, St. Paul’s Cathedral in London and the American cemetery in Normandy, France. There concert will be followed by a reception at the church.

Tickets are $25 to $35 general admission, $12.50 to $17.50 for students. For tickets and more information, call 536-9065 or go to sacramentochoral.com/ stainedglassoct2014 Fremont Presbyterian Church is at 5770 Carlson Drive.

ONCE UPON A TIME … Sacramento Ballet is celebrating its 60th anniversary season this year, which has as its theme “Once Upon a Time,” with a lineup that is sure to be stunning, starting with the eagerly anticipated return Oct. 23-26 of Ron Cunningham’s “The Great Gatsby” at Community Center Theater. The piece features exquisitely sensual dancing—some of Cunningham’s best original work, if PREVIEWS page 84

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the sellout crowds were any indication during its premiere in 2013. The toe-tapping live tunes are courtesy of Billy Novick’s Blue Syncopators, who bring F. Scott Fitzgerald’s jazz age tale to life. As the second-oldest continuously operating ballet company west of the Mississippi, Sacramento Ballet has been a model of artistic integrity and excellence for six decades, all started by Barbara Crockett, the company’s founder, to whom this season is dedicated. Crockett is still teaching at the age of 94! Community Center Theater is at 1301 L St. For tickets and more information, call 808-5181 or go to sacballet.org

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PREVIEWS FROM page 84 To that end, individual events will be held throughout the week at local cafés, coffee roasters, restaurants and businesses in the Greater Sacramento area on topics that include coffee preparation, coffee tastings, chef collaborations for coffee-based dinners, coffee cocktails, latte art contests, talks and slide shows from coffee farm visits. The purpose of the week is to teach locals about the farm-to-cup coffee process: each batch of coffee must be delicately handled and prepared in every stage, from growing to harvesting, roasting, grinding, brewing … and sipping! Our cups runneth over. For more information on individual events, go to specialtycoffeeweek.com For more information on Temple Coffee & Tea (2829 S St., 1010 Ninth St. and 2600 Fair Oaks Blvd.), go to templecoffee.com For more information on Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters (400 P St.), go to chocolatefishcoffee.com

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PLESCIA ON PIANO Catch East Sacramento native, and nationally renowned pianist, Tanya Plescia tackle an all-Russian program alongside the American River College Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 and Nov. 1 at the American River College Theater. Plescia has performed across the United States—in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Portland and San Francisco—and is widely recognized for her renditions of Hungarian and Eastern European composers’ music. This program will feature her fascinating interpretations of Sergei Prokofiev’s famous First Concerto (Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-flat major, opus 10), Alexander Borodin’s “In the Steppes of Central Asia” and Modest Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” (Maurice Ravel version). Rounding out the sound will be the American River College Symphony Orchestra, a diverse group of 75 musicians who are also doctors, lawyers, psychologists, authors, teachers, business executives, domestic engineers, retired professionals and students, under the able baton of Steven Thompson. The American River College Theater is at 4700 College Oak Drive. For tickets and more information, call 484-8433 or go to sacpiano.com

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THE E STREET BAND Friends and creative compadres Chris Botta and Roy Tatman will

show their work together for the first time this month at E Street Gallery during an exhibit entitled “On the Walls and Floor.” From Oct. 12 through Oct. 26, get a gander at Botta’s figurative and abstract paintings and drawings, Tatman’s repurposed steel sculptures and a glimpse into their 35-year friendship. The two have worked together curating and installing art exhibits at the Center for Contemporary Art, Exploding Head Gallery and the E Street Gallery and they’ve been studio neighbors at the E Street Gallery & Studio Complex for the past three years. Talk about a beautiful friendship. The Second Saturday opening reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, and a closing reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26. For more information, call 947-5409. E Street Gallery is at 1115 E St.

MUSEUM MÉLANGE Crocker Art Museum is chockfull of fun and fascinating finds this month, whether you’re a fan of Latin American art, antiques, Japanese photography or even zombies. First up is “Icons in Conversation with Enrique Chagoya” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5 The Mexican-born painter and print-maker, one of the major artists featured in the Crocker’s current exhibition “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art,” will offer rare insights into his art and

creative process that includes political commentary, social satire and cultural critique. Next, have a screamingly good time at Art Mix/Monster’s Ball from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9. Get into the Halloween spirit early with the Living Dead Cup—four-on-four soccer matches—presented by the Lady Salamanders and featuring local media personalities, enjoy a frighteningly good showcase by the Sacramento Horror Film Festival, do the Frankenstein to a live performance by indie-rock group Mt. Whateverest and guest DJ Shaun Slaughter, take a 10-minute flashlight art tour, do some creepy crafting and make your best monster faces in Giggle and Riot’s freaky photo booth. The event is free for museum members and $10 for nonmembers. College students receive a $2 discount, and drink specials are under $5 all night. This month’s Classical Concert is geared toward a very special audience. Lend an ear at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12 to “Azure: Music for Listeners on the Autism Spectrum.” Azure events welcome those on the autism spectrum or kids with similar neurodiversities, their families and caregivers for a day of relaxing, musical fun. An autism dad, Steve Prutsman, an internationally acclaimed pianist and host of the Azure family concert series at Stanford University, will perform a mix of popular and classical selections for ASD families to enjoy. The 50-minute concert is part of the Crocker’s participation in the 2014-15 Campus Community Book Project, begun by acclaimed researcher, inventor and best-selling author Temple Grandin. The event is free for museum members and free with admission for nonmembers. For tickets, call 8081182. No time for a trip to the Bay Area? Take in a collection from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art without leaving your hometown during the Crocker exhibition of “The Provoke Era: Japanese Photography from the Collection of SFMOMA,” on display from Oct. 12 through Feb.

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Antiques Show & Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26 at McClellan Conference Center. Pore over a vast collection of collector’s items, from vintage jewelry to antique furniture, and get great advice on conservation and restoration from more than 50 specialists who will be on hand throughout the event. Admission is $8; parking is free. McClellan Conference Center is at 5411 Luce Ave. For more information, call 807-0158. Do you have a tiny tot who just can’t wait for costumes and candy? Satisfy those Halloween heebiejeebies in a safe space for kids ages 5 and younger at Wee Halloween from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, Don a costume and decorate treat bags before taking a trick-or-treat tour of the galleries, each with its own gentle surprise in the form of music and dance and a small gift for every treat bag.

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There are tons of class offerings, but space is limited, so check out vergeart.com for more information. Verge Center for the Arts is at 625 S St.

Advance registration is required, so call 808-1182. Siblings under 18 months can tag along for free (treat bag not included). The event is $10 for museum members and $15 for nonmembers. Crocker Art Museum is at 216 O St. For information on all Crocker events, call 808-1182 or visit crockerartmuseum.org

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SWAYZE TO THE BEAT Carolyne Swayze’s résumé reveals an artist who is not only motivated but unendingly creative: A former investigator for the district attorney, Swayze is a singer, songwriter, novelist and composer. Hear her smooth vocals swing into action at “An Evening of Song with Carolyne Swayze” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5 at John Q’s Ballroom at the Holiday Inn downtown. Swayze will sing a selection of standards and original pieces that are sure to have you swooning while she croons. The concert will also feature Joe Gilman on piano, Steve Homan on guitar, Vince Bartels on drums, Peter Barshay on bass and Noel Jewkes on tenor sax. John Q’s Ballroom at the Holiday Inn is located at 300 J St. For reservations and more information, call 922-9758 or go to carolyneswayze. com

THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT To get you in the mood for All Hallow’s Eve, Sacramento Symphonic Winds is presenting a fall concert that’s sure to give you shivers: “Scenes from the Macabre” performs at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Crowne Plaza Northeast. The 60-piece band will tackle spooky selections including “Danse Macabre” by Camille Saint-Saens, Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach, “The Phantom of the Opera” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more. But never fear: The symphonic concert is appropriate for all ages, so even little ones can enjoy the masterful music.

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(Children ages 10 and younger get in free.) Crowne Plaza Northeast is at 5321 Date Ave. For tickets and more information, call 489-2576 or go to sacwinds.org

into clay and create buried treasure in a four-week clay class with Linda Miller and, come Christmas time, take a crack at craft making during Verge’s December open houses.

Take a peek at the amazing art that Northern California has to offer at this year’s “Bold Expressions— Northern California Arts Annual International Open Juried Art Exhibition” at Sacramento Fine Arts Center through Oct. 25. This year marks the show’s 75th anniversary of seeking out and showcasing the best and brightest artists that NorCal has to offer, judged this year by artist, illustrator, collaborator and curator Robert-Jean Ray. Don’t miss the Second Saturday reception from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 or the closing reception and awards presentation from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 25. Sacramento Fine Arts Center is at 5330B Gibbons Drive in Carmichael. For more information, call 971-3713 or visit sacfinearts.org

ON THE VERGE Do you have a creative kid who’s yearning to learn more about art? Or are you yourself looking for a way to unleash your inner artist? Check out the fall class offerings at Verge Center for the Arts, a nonprofit arts organization downtown that seeks to expose the Sacramento region to internationally recognized contemporary art and provide vital resources to local artists—one of whom could be you! For adults, you can explore dressmaking with exhibition artist Mary Younakof, learn to combine clay and fiber to create sculptures in the style of ceramicist and Verge artist Linda Miller or partake in the process of screen printing from beginning to end with designer Laura Matranga of Asbestos Press. For wee ones, kids can discover the process of mould making and sculpture with installation artist Terry Peterson, dig

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If you’ve always been curious about the landscapes of Tel Aviv but haven’t been there, check out the new exhibition at Alex Bult Gallery of Bryce Vinokurov’s “Tel Aviv: Urban Landscapes” from Oct. 9 through Nov. 1. Vinokurov’s paintings and collages portray the dynamic duality of a city that boasts beauty (palm trees and parks) as well as grit (telephone wires and satellite dishes), and a collection of beautiful Bauhaus buildings in older parts of the city. Take a peek at the art and chat with Vinokurov in person at the preview reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 9 or the opening night reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 11. Alex Bult Gallery is at 1114 21st St., Suite B in midtown. For more information, call 476-5430 or go to alexbultgallery.com

Have you ever wondered where your neighbors get their festive fall door decorations and have you secretly coveted their sense of outdoor chic? Why not learn to make your own autumnal masterpiece at the Fall Door Decoration DIY Class hosted by Relles Florist from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 11? The pros at the family-owned florist shop will provide the materials and take you through an easy-to-follow, step-by-step process that promises to produce your very own door decoration worthy of a Better Homes and Gardens cover. Relles Florist is at 2400 J St. For more information, call 441-1478 or go to rellesflorist.com 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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Try a flat white, an Australia/New Zealand treat that falls somewhere between a cappuccino and a cafe au lait. Or get a cup of Chocolate Fish’s special nitro brew. It’s a cold cup of joe served out of a nitrogen tap, similar to a Guinness stout. It’s slightly foamy, with a beerlike head and a mellow, nutty bite. It’s unlike any other coffee you’re bound to have. 4749 Folsom Blvd.; 400 P St.; chocolatefishcoffee.com

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In need of a coffee break? Stop by Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters for a cup and a pastry.

made by local standby Magpie Caterers, Chocolate Fish is all about the coffee. A sign on the door of the East Sac shop reads, “No Wi-Fi,

Conversation Encouraged.” Basically, this is not a remote office or study room; it’s a convivial place to savor the bean.

Coffee Works and Jump Start Cafe—Before there was Java City, before there was a Starbuck’s on every corner, before some of you were born, there was Coffee Works. To say that Coffee Works was ahead of the curve when it came to local coffee roasting is like saying that the Wright brothers were ahead of the curve when it came to charging airline baggage fees. The team at Coffee Works has been roasting coffee in that deeply satisfying, rich, dark, oily fashion since 1982. Since that time, they’ve been dedicated to organic production, sustainable agriculture and community involvement. They were doing these things before these things were buzzwords. Jump Start Café is an in-house bakery turning out exemplary pastries and delicious bites. Try a cup of Jump Start coffee and a breakfast burrito or pastry to get your morning started right. 3418 Folsom Blvd.; coffeeworks.com Temple Coffee Roasters—For almost a decade, Temple Coffee Roasters has pulled in accolades from local and national audiences alike.

Roaster Nathan Welsh supervises the very exact process of roasting beans at Chocolate Fish Roasters on Folsom Boulevard

Temple’s dedication to roasting and brewing has earned it mentions in national periodicals, local best-of lists and regional competitions. Just last year, one of Temple’s coffees garnered a national first-place award from Coffee Review. If you haven’t figured it out yet, these folks are serious about coffee. Seriously serious. And it shows. Visit templecoffee.com and you’ll find videos on brewing (both hot and cold), educational articles about coffee, profiles of coffee producers and information about roasting at home. Temple has three locations. The storefront at Munroe and Fair Oaks in Arden-Arcade offers a comfortable sitting room for savoring your joe, as well as a busy walkup line for local professionals getting their morning fix. The downtown location at 9th and J is modern, sleek and fast paced. The Midtown outpost at 29th and S is an oasis in a sleepy corner of the grid, offering a beautiful patio for coffee enjoyment late into the night. 2600 Fair Oaks Blvd.; 1010 9th St.; 2829 S St.; templecoffee.com

Old Soul Co.—Part roastery, part bakery, Old Soul Co. has been part of Sacramento’s hangout scene for a while now. The original location in an alley warehouse off 17th and L became one of Midtown’s best spots to relax, meet friends, listen to music or just chill. Nearly 10 years later, it still is. Location No. 2 is another of Midtown’s best hangs: Weatherstone. On 21st between H and I streets, Weatherstone boasts one of Sacramento’s best patios and most convivial atmospheres. Old Soul’s newest incarnation is at 40 Acres in Oak Park. The full cafe menu and plentiful seating make this a destination for coffee lovers, food lovers, music lovers and neighborhood regulars. 1716 L St.; 812 21st St.; 3434 Broadway; oldsoulco.com For more information about Specialty Coffee Week, go tospecialtycoffeeweek.com Greg Sabin can be reached at gregsabin@hotmail.com n

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1801 L St. 446-3757

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2416 J St. 443-0440

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1730 L St. 444-1100

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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

D $$ Full Bar Outdoor Patio California cuisine with an Italian touch • Paragarys.com

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29th and P Sts. 455-3300

Ernesto’s Mexican Food

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

58 Degrees & Holding Co. 1217 18th St. 442-5858

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2115 J St. 442-4388

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

1901 16th St. 441-5850

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Kasbah Lounge

2730 J St. 442-2552

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

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1230 20th St. 444-0307

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

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

2115 J St. 442-4353

Experience Ella thisHoliday Season Thai Basil Café

2431 J St. 442-7690

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

The Coconut Midtown

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

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The Waterboy

2000 Capitol Ave. 498-9891

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

Zocolo

1801 Capitol Ave. 441-0303

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

EAST SAC 33rd Street Bistro

855 57th St. 452-3896

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

Burr's Fountain 4920 Folsom Blvd. 452-5516

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

Cabana Winery & Bistro 5610 Elvas 476-5492

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Clark's Corner Restaurant 5641 J St.

B L D Full Bar $$ American cuisine in a casual historic setting. Breakfast on weekends.

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Hot City Pizza

5642 J St. 731-8888

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Italian Stallion

3260B J St. 449-8810

L D $-$$ Thin-Crust Pizza, Deserts and Beer in an intimate setting and popular location

La Trattoria Bohemia 3649 J St. 455-7803

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

3301 Folsom Blvd. 455-2233

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Opa! Opa!

5644 J St. 451-4000

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

Nopalitos

5530 H St. 452-8226

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

Selland's Market Cafe 5340 H St. 473-3333

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Star Ginger

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

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

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

2966 Freeport Blvd. 442-4256

Iron Grill 13th Street and Broadway 737-5115

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

Jamie's Bar and Grill 427 Broadway 442-4044

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

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

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

2633 Riverside Drive 448-9988

Taylor's Kitchen

2924 Freeport Boulevard 443-5154

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

Tower Café

1518 Broadway 441-0222

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

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

Il Fornaio

400 Capitol Mall 446-4100

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

Grange

926 J Street • 492-4450

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

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

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

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

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

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 3032 Auburn Blvd. 484-0139 2813 Fulton Ave. 484-6104

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

Leatherby’s Family Creamery 2333 Arden Way 920-8382

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

Lemon Grass Restaurant 601 Munroe St. 486-4891

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

Matteo's Pizza

5132 Fair Oaks. Blvd. 779-0727

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

Willie's Burgers

The Mandarin Restaurant

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

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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

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2760 Sutterville Road 452-2809

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

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

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ARDENCARMICHAEL Bella Bru Café

5038 Fair Oaks Blvd. 485-2883

B L D $-$$ Full Bar Espresso, omelettes, salads, table service from 5 -9 p.m. • bellabrucafe.com

4321 Arden Way 488-47794

Roxy

2381 Fair Oaks Blvd. 489-2000

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

Ristorante Piatti

571 Pavilions Lane 649-8885

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

Café Vinoteca

Sam's Hof Brau

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

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

Ettore’s

Thai House

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

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

3535 Fair Oaks Blvd. 487-1331

2376 Fair Oaks Blvd. 482-0708

Jackson Dining

1120 Fulton Ave. 483-7300

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

2500 Watt 482-2175

427 Munroe in Loehmann's 485-3888

Willie's Burgers

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

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