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SOUTH LAND PARK TERRACE Conveniently located on a corner lot in a wonderful South Land Park neighborhood. 3 bedrooms 2 baths, 1453 square feet with open Àoor plan, living room ¿replace and dual pane windows. 2-car garage, bonus room and RV access. $410,000 CHRIS BRIGGS 834-6483

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GOLF COURSE TERRACE Beautifully updated four bedroom home located in a nice neighborhood. Re¿nished real hardwood Àoors, painted kitchen cabinets, updated bathrooms and more. Great open Àoor plan. Private yard with patio. Near Bing Maloney Golf Course, downtown, and shopping. $260,000 MONA GERGEN 247-9555

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FABULOUS CURTIS PARK Original character along with the charming period details and the newer amenities will delight you. 4 bedroom 2 bath, hardwood Àoors with inlay are beautiful, beam ceiling in the living room. Front courtyard and backyard pool perfect for entertaining. A must see home!! $899,000 TIM COLLOM 247-8048

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BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED Stretch your legs out in this spacious and wonderfully remodeled 3 bedroom beauty. Large lot, large living area and large style. This home has a new roof, new central heat and air, new electrical panel and wait until you see our new kitchen and 2 new baths. Come make this your new Home! $225,000 CHRIS BRIGGS 834-6483

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CLASSIC HOMELAND Conveniently located close to Tower Theater and Broadway. This 3 bedroom 1 bath home was originally built in 1931 but has many upgrades. Features include updated kitchen and bath, new Àoors and a bonus “in-law quarters” in the back. $335,000 SUE LEE 833-5122

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Powering on for Science INSPIRING NEW CENTER COULD BE BUILT OUT BY END OF THE DECADE

local architectural firm Dreyfuss & Blackford designed the project. Powerhouse Science Center will replace The Discovery Museum, a science and space center on Auburn Boulevard. The plan is for the old museum to close a few months before the new center opens. The staff will move over to run the new center.

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arry Laswell is a man on a mission. As the recently appointed executive director of Powerhouse Science Center, he has the tall task of raising $5 million by the end of the summer. This is the last bit of funding needed to start construction on the $40 million center this fall. “The science center is the only new project in town—not under construction now—that can be open by the end of the decade,” said Laswell in a recent interview. A retired venture capitalist, Laswell headed up a recruitment effort to find a new director for the center last year. The board concluded he was the perfect man for the job. “I obviously enjoy a challenge,” he said. “This immediate effort will finally set into motion the process to get built what has been in the planning stages for more than a decade.” The 50,000-square-foot facility will be built on the site of the historic PG&E power station off I-5 and Richards Boulevard, adjacent to the contemporary water intake structure projecting out onto the Sacramento

The Discovery Museum receives 80,000 visitors a year, most of them schoolchildren. Laswell expects 250,000 people to visit Powerhouse annually. At Powerhouse, exhibits, galleries and demonstrations will focus on PUBLISHER page 9

Harry Laswell at the future site for the Powerhouse Science Center

River near its confluence with the American. The first phase of the project will give the historic building a new entrance pavilion. It could be completed in late 2017. The second phase involves constructing a new parking structure. In the third phase, the Earth & Space Science Center will be built. The

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Party for the Planet A FLOCK OF EVENTS AT SACRAMENTO ZOO’S EARTH FEST ON APRIL 2

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pring has sprung at the Sacramento Zoo, so bask in the beautiful weather by taking a stroll around the zoo, enjoy some enticing events and admire the menagerie right in your own backyard. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, boogie down at the zoo’s annual party for the planet, Earth Fest. You will learn how to protect and preserve the Earth with help from environmental, wildlife and conservation organizations, explore animal bio-artifacts at the EdZOOcation Stations around the grounds, get up close and personal with the outreach animals, and watch a variety of cultural performances throughout the day. Looking for some buried treasure? Stop by the zoo’s last annual Recycle Rummage Sale and see what goodies you can find. (You know what they say about one person’s trash …) Proceeds from the sale benefit the zoo’s conservation programs locally and around the world. Ready to get a move-on? The 36th Annual Zoo Zoom will take off on Sunday, April 17, starting at 8 a.m. Join the herd as thousands of runners raise funds to benefit the

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The 36th Annual Zoo Zoom takes place on Sunday, April 17

Sacramento Zoological Society and have fun strutting their stuff at the 5K, 10K and children’s fun run. The flat, scenic course winds through stunning William Land Park along tree-lined streets that are sure to have you feeling like you’re prowling the savannah. Race fees also include admission to the zoo, so stop by once you’re done sweating to get a gander at the animals. For race fees and information, contact Fleet Feet Sports at 441-1751 or go to sacramentozoozoom.com. Are you a diehard “Star Wars” fan? Then don’t miss Star Wars Day: May the Forest Be With You from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. Bring your camera and pose for free photos with costumed characters (members of the 501st Legion, Central California Garrison, a group of “Star Wars” fans who contribute to the local community through costumed

charity and volunteer work) from noon to 2 p.m. and learn how animal adaptations and behaviors in our galaxy relate to the creatures from the “Star Wars” universe through stage shows, crafts and other activities. Do you have an energetic youngster on your hands? Let them loose from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, for Nature Explorers, a new program designed for young nature explorers and their grownups to investigate the wilderness in their own backyard thanks to a grant from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. On the last Saturday of every month, join the zoo and the Sacramento Library to read stories, play and explore the wonders of the natural world with a new topic each month (April’s topic is weather). Activities are free with paid admission to the zoo. Got a Girl Scout in your house? Bring your Junior Scout, Brownie or

Daisy to the zoo’s Girl Scout Badge Earning Days from 9 a.m. to noon on April 3, 10 and 24. Interact with some of the zoo’s animal ambassadors while enjoying fun-filled presentations and activities. The cost is $13 per Girl Scout and $10 per adult chaperone (zoo admission is included with the program fee). Spaces fill up fast, so register now! On a more serious note, many of you may be aware of the tragic death of Baha, one of the zoo’s beloved Sumatran tigers, in February. Baha, a 15-year-old female Sumatran Tiger, died due to trauma received from the zoo’s male tiger, Mohan, during a physical introduction on the morning of Feb. 10. According to the zoo press release following the incident, staff who had been monitoring the introduction from the outside of the enclosure quickly sprang into action to separate the two tigers when Mohan became aggressive. As soon as staff were able to get the male tiger into a secure location, veterinarians rushed to care for Baha, but unfortunately she had already died— veterinary staff tried to resuscitate her but were unsuccessful. “We are truly devastated at the passing of Baha,” Matt McKim, animal collection director, says. “Not only was she a wonderful ambassador and a truly attentive mother, she was also a one-of-a-kind tiger that inspired many.” As with any incident of this kind, many questions arose that the zoo’s director and CEO, Kyle Burks, addressed in an informative and straightforward email, some of which I’ve shared here.

What preparation was made before the introduction? “Much planning and preparation occurred before the physical introduction. First was considering the personal histories of both tigers. Both Baha and Mohan had successful histories of being paired with other tigers. Baha’s previous pairings resulted in three litters of cubs. “In December 2015, Mohan and Baha began introductions with contact through mesh. They were able to see each other daily, smell each other, rub up against each other through the mesh and interact through the protection of the mesh. They were both alternated in the same space over time as well, allowing for extreme familiarity with scents. “With both tigers showing positive behaviors toward each other, and based on their histories, combined with decades of big cat introduction experience at the Sacramento Zoo, the decision was made to physically introduce them.” “During the protected contact period, staff met several times to work out a plan for the physical introduction, including equipment needs, staffing and working through different scenarios. The team also developed protocols to be used during, before and after the introduction. The morning of the introduction all planned preparations were put into place, additional staff were present at the tiger facility and additional staff were on alert at the zoo.” What did you do to try and separate the tigers during the incident? “Part of the planning, prior to the physical introduction, included preparing for the need to separate the two tigers. Zoo staff had multiple tools at the ready to distract the tigers and attempt to change their focus if needed. Tools included a fire hose with a powerful water stream, a regular hose, a CO2 fire extinguisher, a starter pistol with blanks, air horns, flares and shovels. “During the short, aggressive interaction, Mohan was also being called inside, something he is trained to do. After the aggression began, a

PUBLISHER FROM page 7 the themes of nature discovery, water as life, sustainable building and energizing our future. There will be room for traveling exhibits. The center is designed not just for schoolchildren but for learners of all ages. There are plans for a planetarium and a high-tech Challenger Learning Center. Archeology programming will be offered, along with movies, laser shows and astronomy programs. There will be a cafe with outdoor seating. “Our core mission is to light the spark with children in STEM: science, technology, engineering and math,” said Laswell. “With 20 percent of all new job offerings STEM-related, this experience is critical to the education of our future workforces. Most of those who study science in college report their interest began with an experience as a child. “Many of our huge civic discussions and decisions involve complex science issues. Consider the Delta tunnels, GMOs and NASA and it is easy to see why we must help educate the public in science.” His personal experiences with science as a child still drive Laswell. “I was lucky to have the spark set off in me as child when a new science museum opened in my hometown,” he said. “It positively affected my entire career. This is my way to help give a future to the next generation of young scientists.” The center will employ 50 people, making it a serious economic generator. Laswell explained the numerous other benefits to Sacramento if the center gets built according to plan. “This center will be of the caliber of experience that the Crocker Museum and the California State Railroad Museum provide,” he said. “It will also be a beautiful special-event venue. And it will be another wonderful attraction to help market Sacramento to visitors and conventions and round out the tourism experience.” Come on, Sacramento. Let’s get this exciting project finally done!

People who are interested in donating to Powerhouse Science Center or serving on the board can contact Harry Laswell at 808-3942. For more information, go to powerhousesciencecenter.org.

MORE ON THE COMMUNITY CENTER THEATER My column last month presented incorrect information on the recommendations of the mayor’s task force on the future of the Community Center Theater. We regret the error. The following information correctly describes the situation. The task force recommended that the city build a new theater. But funding sources still remain an enormous hurdle under this plan. The group also rejected a plan to refurbish rather than replace. The task force also rejected numerous alternate sites, citing the “ideal” location of the existing theater.

Let’s move to reimagine an old friend into an iconic structure The refurbishment plan, supported by some committee members, calls for dramatically upgrading the building’s exterior, expanding the lobby and adding dozens of restrooms. New seating would be installed, and the venue’s acoustics would be significantly overhauled, employing state-of-the-art technology. The backstage area would be revamped with the addition of more dressing rooms, and technical capabilities upgraded to accommodate production demands into the future. Despite the committee’s recommendation, it now appears that city staff, under the direction of the Mayor Kevin Johnson, is turning its attention to renovation plans in the coming months.

The shift has been a bitter disappointment for arts groups that have had their sights set on a sparkling performing arts palace to host Broadway plays, the symphony, opera and ballet. Task force member Rob Turner agreed with the committee’s recommendation. This month, we asked task force member Dennis Mangers to present his view on the future of the theater.

REFURBISHMENT IS BEST OPTION Like Rob Turner, I served on the mayor’s task force exploring the possibility of building a new performance arts theater. Unlike Mr. Turner, I served on the financial committee. By the end of the yearlong process, we could find no path to raising the money to build a new facility. A number of us came to see the proposed new sites as deeply flawed, so I turned my attention to transforming the existing Community Center Theater. Phoenix has a performing arts theater designed by the same architect as ours. The two buildings look like twins. Phoenix renovated its facility and attached it elegantly to its neighboring convention center. Now Phoenix plans to retrofit its theater with the latest acoustic technology. Architects and contractors told the city that its theater had “good bones” and did not have to be abandoned to achieve a dramatically different interior and exterior. The same is true of our theater. We have the potential for a similar transformation at less than one-third of the cost of a new theater. Let’s move to reimagine an old friend into an iconic structure in a signature location and avoid the mounting costs of continued delay. Dennis Mangers is a former assemblymember and longtime arts advocate. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com n

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LIFE FROM page 9 zookeeper rushed onto the roof of the exhibit to throw items down to try and distract Mohan away from Baha. The Sacramento Zoo’s veterinary team was at the ready onsite. An unsuccessful tranquilization of Mohan occurred during the separation attempt. Tigers are wild and potentially dangerous animals. At no time do we work with these animals without a mesh protective barrier. It was never an option for staff to go in and intervene in person.” What will happen to Mohan? “Mohan will be off-exhibit until further notice while our staff continues to provide excellent care for him and the remaining collection at the zoo. We are currently in discussions with the Memphis Zoo and Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Sumatran Tiger Species Survival Plan coordinator to investigate what may be any next housing step for Mohan.” How often does this happen in zoos/the wild? “This was a rare incident for zoos, including the Sacramento Zoo. The Sacramento Zoo has a history of managing first-time tiger introductions. This is the only time that an incident like this has occurred with large cat species at the zoo during a first-time physical introduction. The zoo’s records that date back to 1968 document 18 first-time introductions with big cats and over a hundred subsequent reintroductions with no incident.” What happens now? “We at the Sacramento Zoo are continually evaluating and learning from experiences. As with any animal introduction, we always review what was done to continually improve our practices. We have already begun evaluating the incident, as well as our protocols and procedures in efforts to improve animal care at the Sacramento Zoo and at other zoos around the world. We will continue to work with AZA while evaluating the situation and learning from it.” For more information on all zoo events, call 808-5888 or go to saczoo. org.

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City of Sacramento’s Older Adult Services department presents two events this month for active seniors

The Sacramento Zoo is at 3930 W. Land Park Drive.

SING FOR JOY Are you “of a certain age” but still full of vim and vigor? Don’t miss two events presented this month by the city of Sacramento’s Older Adult Services department. Sing for joy at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, at the concert of the same name at the Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community. Presented by the Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center and the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, the Sing for Joy: Spring Choral Concert will showcase the singing talents of Singers with Hart, a choral group composed of 40 singers ages 50-plus, as a culmination of a 14-week session held at the Hart Senior Center. The two-hour concert, which is free and open to the public, will feature traditional American and world folk music, classical and popular songs, along with contemporary choral favorites. Not only is the chorus a fun activity for all involved, singing in a group can help older adults maintain an active mind by focusing on the music and learning new songs. Overall, the sense of belonging, camaraderie and the thrill of performing contribute to a happier and more joyful outlook on life. “When we sing together, we synchronize our breathing and, in doing so, synchronize our hearts,” says music director Christiana QuickCleveland.

This is a ticketed event, so pick up your free concert ticket by visiting the Hart Senior Center reception desk at 915 27th St. For more information, call 808-5462 or go to cityofsacramento.org/hartcenter. The Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community is at 2791 24th St. Do you have a story to tell? Don’t miss the ninth annual Our Life Stories writers conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, at Cosumnes River College. The all-day conference will focus on memoir writing (particularly family stories) through genealogy, as well as topics that include tips on doing basic genealogical research, writing creative nonfiction, using poetry to re-create memories, telling your family story through a blog, and using interviewing techniques to unlock the stories of someone’s life. Ginger Rutland—journalist, commentator and playwright—will impart her career-long wisdom as the keynote speaker. Other presenters will include celebrated authors Jacqueline Doyle, Dale Flynn, Gerald Haslam, Jeff Knorr and Ginny McReynolds, as well as genealogy expert Beth Daugherty from the Sacramento Public Library. The conference fee is $35 ($40 after April 8) and covers morning refreshments, workshops, materials and lunch. Space is limited; to register and for more information, call the Hart Senior Center at 808-5462, email hartcrcwritersconference@yahoo.com or go to hart-crcwritersconference. org.

Cosumnes River College is at 8401 Center Parkway.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS The sun is shining and the air is fresh with April flowers, so why not take some time out of doors and let the little ones run around at Fairytale Town while you enjoy the weather? At 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3, treat the tykes to a performance of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” a zany version of the classic tale by Puppet Art Theater Company. When a boy grows bored watching his lamb and decides to make things more exciting by turning on his dad’s wolf alarm, the Wolf Alert 3000, it’s all fun and games until a real wolf shows up. Will the audience help the boy escape? Tickets are $2 for non-members in addition to park admission, and $1 for members. For another fairytale turned on its head, check out the Fairytale Town Troupers’ production of “Sleeping Beauty in Space” at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 16, 17, 23 and 24. This reimagined tale takes Sleeping Beauty on an epic space adventure in a galaxy far, far away. After a benevolent group of star fairies discovers a very special child adrift in deep space and decide to raise her as one of their own, their beloved Princess Deja becomes a master of mind control and an expert with a star-sword. But she is plagued by mysterious dreams—dreams

that link her to a handsome young astronaut on a faraway planet called Earth. The two star-crossed lovers are finally united, but galactic turmoil ensues. Princess Deja must face her destiny and vanquish the dark forces before she and her prince can live happily ever after. Tickets are $2 for non-members in addition to park admission, and $1 for members. Celebrate active and healthy living at the Sutter Children’s Center Wellness Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. Enjoy free play, games, healthy fun and more. Sutter’s medical personnel will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on healthy child development, plus local health organizations will be offering activities, games and information on healthy lifestyles. Admission is free thanks to a generous grant from Sutter Children’s Center, Sacramento. For more information on all Fairytale Town events, call 808-7462 or go to fairytaletown.org.

Fairytale Town is at 3901 Land Park Drive.

MUSICAL MEAL Casa Garden Restaurant has that X factor, in more ways than one. On Tuesday, April 26, enjoy lunch and music by Jerry Lopes, a finalist on the TV talent show “X Factor.” Seatings are at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. and include entrée choices of penne pasta with garlic chicken, or grilled Romaine with shrimp, followed by Heath Bar ice cream pie. Lunch is $24 per person (including tax and gratuity) and proceeds benefit the Sacramento Children’s Home. Reservations are first-come, firstserved. To save your seat, call 4522809. Casa Garden Restaurant is at 2760 Sutterville Road.

A ROSE IS A ROSE IS A ROSE Did you know that the Historic Rose Garden at the Old City

Cemetery has won international awards for its beauty and dedication to maintaining its collection of historic roses that date back to the 19th and 20th centuries? Now you do, so come help the garden celebrate the installation of the plaque for the World Federation of Rose Societies’ Garden of Excellence award at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2. The dedication will be followed by a brief tour of the rose garden, overseen by curator Anita Clevenger, our Volunteer Profile for April and a writer for this very paper, and a reception. Interested in taking a wander through the blooms? The Open Garden event featuring all of the gardens in the cemetery will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, and will include a sale of some of the garden’s rare and historic roses and informational tours. The third annual Romance & Roses tour at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, is sure to make you swoon. Docent-led tours will lead you through the rows of roses and costumed characters will tell you tales of old. There is a $10 donation requested and the event is limited to 50 tickets. If you really want to get down and dirty, don’t miss the Old Garden Roses class at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26. Learn what it takes to tend to this magnificent garden and take some tips home to use on your own beds and bushes. For more information, go to cemeteryrose.org. The Historic Rose Garden is at the Old City Cemetery at 1000 Broadway.

DIG IN It’s the seventh season of the Land Park Volunteer Corps, so what are you waiting for to get involved in this fun-loving and hard-working group that makes sure William Land Park looks its best all year long? Starting at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month (April 2, in this case), meet at Base Camp behind Fairytale Town and join your fellow neighbors to help trim, clean, weed, mulch and otherwise spiff up Land Park as the spring growing

season begins in earnest. Enjoy coffee courtesy of Espresso Metro, tasty pastries from Freeport Bakery and delicious donuts from Marie’s Donuts to get your energy going to tackle the record dozen team projects for this year, all under the supervision of experienced corps captains. For more information, contact lead coordinator Craig Powell at 718-3030 or via email at ckpinsacto@aol.com. Donations are always welcome and can be sent to: Land Park Volunteer Corps, 3053 Freeport Boulevard No. 231, Sacramento, CA 95818. Base Camp is behind Fairytale Town at 3901 Land Park Drive.

OPEN HOUSES If you’ve ever wanted to sneak a peek inside some of the beautiful historic homes in Curtis Park, now’s your chance: The Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association’s annual Home and Garden Tour returns on Saturday, April 30. As one of the SCNA’s largest fundraisers of the year, the tour features houses that exemplify the neighborhood’s pre-war-built style, including bungalow, Spanish revival, Tudor and storybook-style homes. For tickets and more information, go to sierra2.org.

NEIGHBORHOOD NOSH Hungry? You don’t need to wander too far from home to get some good grub when Food Truck Mania touches down from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, presented by the Land Park Community Association. Meet your friends and neighbors at the corner of Freeport Boulevard and Sutterville Road for gourmet food trucks, great music and kid-friendly entertainment. We can’t think of a better way to spend an evening outside surrounded by friends and family—and food! For more information, go to landpark.org. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com n

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RT on the Rocks FIGHT OVER FARE HIKES SPLITS TRANSIT BOARD

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o get a sense of how broke Regional Transit is, consider this analogy. Let’s say you’re part of a Sacramento family. You have a fairly well-off, middle-class lifestyle, but in the last couple of years you’ve really splurged, buying yourself a big, new Mercedes and a big, pricey cabin up at Lake Tahoe, all financed to the hilt. Meanwhile, the small business you run, RT Clothing, has never regained the boatload of customers you lost when you decided to jack up your prices by 20 percent in the middle of the last recession (oops), leaving you with a flat income for years. Fortunately, your wife, a retiree who collects both a military pension from the federal government and a healthy state government pension, has been collecting costof-living increases for years. She brings home close to 80 percent of the family income these days, bless her. Together, you have a family income of close to $150,000 per year. The charming new home you bought 30 years ago in Light Rail Estates is showing serious signs of age and, let’s be honest, neglect. Your roof is shot, the paint’s badly peeling, you may need a new furnace

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and your backyard pool has algae stains and a rather unpleasant odor. Lately, some of the sketchier kids in your neighborhood have been jumping over the fence when you’re not home, swimming in your pool, hanging around for hours on end and leaving their trash everywhere. It’s gotten

so bad that many of your longtime friends no longer accept invitations to your summer pool parties. You’ve spotted some of them going into Bob and Nancy Uber’s backyard down the street. The Ubers put in a nice, new pool last year and they let their

friends drop in to swim whenever they want. Things are going so-so until one day you decide to open up your bank and credit card statements for the first time in six months. You’re stunned (stunned!) to see all of the savings you thought you were socking away each month have somehow evaporated. Not only that, you owe a whopping $18,000 on your Visa bill. (How did that happen?) In a panic, you check the balance in your checking account and your heart sinks further. You have just $3,000 in cash and, at the rate your family burns money, it will be long gone in three months’ time. What do you do? Do you raise your prices 20 percent again on the (remaining) customers of RT Clothing (since it worked out so well for you when you raised prices 20 percent last time), or do you and your wife have a heart-to-heart talk and start seriously cutting back on your family’s expenses and upscale lifestyle? And that, folks, is pretty much the sad and increasingly tragic story of RT. Just add three zeros to all of the numbers. RT began impoverishing itself by issuing $87 million in revenue bonds in 2012 to help pay for the extension of light rail from Meadowview to Consumes Community College. (The rest of the $250 million cost of the project was funded with federal grants.) The rushed and highly political decision to build the extension, completed just last summer, foisted $10 million of new costs on RT each year ($4 million CITY HALL page 14

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operating budget from passenger fares. The rest of its costs are subsidized by federal and state governments and a slice of the local half-percent transportation sales taxes (Measure A). But RT has struggled to comply with this “fare box ratio” requirement because its ridership has fallen so much. In 2008 and then again in 2009, RT approved back-to-back 25-cent fare hikes, raising the fare from $2 to $2.50. The 25 percent overall fare hike, along with cuts to RT service levels, caused ridership to plunge, and it’s never recovered. In January, RT staff started pressing the RT board to approve another 50-cent fare hike. RT is starting to lose some customers to innovative ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, which offer highly responsive, on-demand customer service for pretty modest prices. Meanwhile, the quality of RT’s light rail and bus service has been deteriorating, drawing passenger complaints about dirty, odorous vehicles, scary and intimidating passengers, misconduct and chronic fare jumping on light rail. Two recent murders on light rail trains have added to the public’s negative view of light rail. Meanwhile, the owners of the Kings and prominent members of the downtown business community, supported by county supervisor Phil Serna, have been leaning very hard on RT management to clean up its trains and refurbish its downtown stations before the fall opening of the Golden 1 Center, when an uncertain number of Kings fans will try out light rail for the first time. Instead of

RT’s paying for such work out of its almost nonexistent cash reserves or its nonexistent positive cash flow or, God forbid, pressing the billionaire owners of the Kings to bear some major portion of the work’s cost, RT responded by borrowing $6.2 million (by drawing down bond proceeds) to upgrade and generally spruce up its downtown stations and make other cosmetic improvements. It was, once again, an RT decision to rush into a project without thinking through the financial consequences of its decision.

RT is starting to lose some customers to innovative ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. Does it make any sense for RT to borrow money and incur interest costs to fix up stations for arena patrons at a time when it is experiencing chronic budget deficits and seeking to close them with major fare hikes on its riders? Is it fair to its many low-income riders? Shouldn’t the owners of the Kings, whose NBA franchise has doubled in value to $1 billion since they bought the team, be compelled to pony up to pay for such improvements, particularly since they’ll financially benefit from the work? In June, the RT board approved a budget that projected that RT

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would enjoy a surplus this year. Seven months later, RT management announced that it is now facing a $2.7 million deficit this year and needed an immediate 20 percent fare hike, from $2.50 to $3, or it would run out of cash within a year. (RT has been dipping into its reserves to cover budget deficits for the past two years.) A month later, RT management announced that it had also overestimated the funds it would collect from the state this year, adding another $1 million to its current budget deficit. How could RT go from a projected surplus to a deficit in just seven months? RT management offered no explanation for the apparent dramatic reversal in RT’s finances, despite numerous public calls for it to do so. It’s not yet clear whether RT is actually experiencing a serious reversal this year or whether the budget approved in July was shot full of rosy scenarios that withered as actual results started pouring in. A fare increase to $3 would make RT’s fare the highest in the nation, tied only with high-cost New York City. By what logic could relatively low-cost Sacramento possibly end up with the highest transit fare in the nation? No one on the RT board bothered to ask that question (at least not publicly), and no one on the RT management team bothered to answer it. In any event, the proposal to hike fares by 20 percent on July 1 met with strong resistance from both RT board members and the public at a Jan. 25 board meeting. In response, staff CITY HALL page 16

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estimated $5 million to $8 million in new costs on RT each year (an estimated $180 million over 30 years), and halting planning work on the Green Line to the airport for now. The report also urged the local governments that have representatives on the RT board to start appointing to the board business professionals who have experience in overseeing large organizations instead of elected officials, who are too often overextended by serving on as many as a dozen boards and commissions. Meanwhile, Hansen, who also chairs the Sacramento Transportation Authority, has been pressing to have STA place a measure on the November ballot that would ask voters countywide to approve a doubling of the Measure A half-percent transportation sales tax, a portion of which would be allocated to RT. Such a measure would face long odds. First, county voters tend to be much more conservative and far less receptive to the notion of doubling a tax than more liberal voters in the city of Sacramento. Second, the local economy is still quite weak. Real median household income in Sacramento County dropped 12 percent between 2007 and 2013, which can’t help but dampen voter appetite for doubling the tax. Third, an increase in the transportation sales tax rate would be a “special tax” requiring two-thirds-majority approval rather than a simple majority. Finally, voters will likely have little interest in doubling the subsidy they pay to RT if the RT board and management fail to respond to its current crisis with a real commitment to cutting its operating costs and adopting badly needed governance reforms. To read EOS’s report, “Avoiding Both Bankruptcy and a Transit Death Spiral,” go to eyeonsacramento.org. Craig Powell is a local attorney, businessman, community activist and president of Eye on Sacramento, a civic watchdog and policy group. He can be reached at craig@eyeonsacramento.org or 718-3030. n

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hakespeare said that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Anita Clevenger can tell you the name of that rose, where it came from, how to care for it and when it will bloom. That’s what happens when you’re a Lifetime UC Master Gardener and the curator of the Old City Cemetery’s awardwinning Historic Rose Garden. The Ohio native and longtime East Sacramento resident didn’t always know so much about roses. After taking early retirement from her job as a manager at McClellan Air Force Base, Clevenger realized that she needed something else to do. “My son, Kurt, was tired of having so much mother around,” she says with an easy laugh. When a neighbor introduced her to the beauty of old roses, she decided to check out the storied Sacramento Historic Rose Garden, which has more than 500 old garden roses from the 19th and 20th centuries.

T plants were recovered from The n neglected and abandoned sites like p pioneer cemeteries, old homesteads a mining camps and replanted in and t cemetery to preserve California’s the h horticultural heritage. “I was always saying that someday I would volunteer for the garden,” s says Clevenger, an avid gardener a author of Inside Publications’ and m monthly Garden Jabber column. “But after taking a pruning class t there, I realized that ‘someday’ is n now. I told my husband I was going t help out during the pruning to s season of 2003, and I never stopped. T There’s just so much to learn.” Eventually, Clevenger took over a curator of the garden. Now, she as m manages the collection, oversees v volunteers, leads tours, works in t garden at least three mornings the a week, writes for international p publications and gives talks all over t world. the “We’re trying to put Sacramento a the rose garden on the map, and a least within the rose world,” at VOLUNTEER page 21

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A New Neighborhood WILL MCKINLEY VILLAGE BE LIKE EAST SAC?

BY JORDAN VENEMA BUILDING OUR FUTURE

ust north of East Sacramento, wedged between I-80 and the Union Pacific Railroad, lies a large, leaf-shaped plot of land. The property has been a visible landscape to thousands of daily commuters, but the heretofore-empty lot has gone mostly unnoticed, despite construction that is transforming the site into Sacramento’s next neighborhood. New housing development McKinley Village is a project by Riverview Capital Investments and The New Home Company. The project has been in the works since 2007, but due to the sluggish housing economy, construction didn’t begin until June 2014. Now that ground has been broken, developer Phil Angelides hopes McKinley Village will join Sacramento’s list of iconic neighborhoods. “Sacramento is known for its wonderful neighborhoods, whether it’s Land Park, where my family lives, or McKinley Park, or East Sacramento,” says Angelides, president of Riverview Capital Investments. “Our goal here is to create a neighborhood, not a subdivision.” But it might be an uphill battle convincing some East Sacramento residents, who fear the 336-home project will increase traffic and congestion. Angelides says McKinley Village will fill a need for housing in the downtown Sacramento area. The development’s homes will fall into one of five categories, or “villages.” “The intent of having the villages with the different housing types is to meet different demographic

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Kevin S. Carson, Northern California President of The New Home Company, with developer Phil Angelides amid the construction at McKinley Village

profiles,” says Kevin Carson, president of The New Home Company for Northern California. “Because we really want McKinley Village to be attractive to all groups.” From stacked flats—two-story buildings with upstairs and downstairs units—to courtyard houses and traditional single-family homes, the homes will range in size from 1,295 to 3,100 square feet, says Angelides. “While there are five model complexes, there are actually 61 different elevations,” he says. “And when you take into account colors and materials, no two homes will look the same. We’re really trying to build on the architectural diversity

and history of both Midtown and East Sacramento.” According to Carson, project architect Mike Woodley spent hours walking through East Sacramento to capture the atmosphere and architectural nuances of the neighborhood. The idea was to create architectural consistency between East Sac and McKinley Village.

“No two homes will look the same.” “It’s going to feel a little more eclectic,” says Carson. “From Spanish to Monterey to Craftsman, Colonial, European cottage and farmhouse, there’s going to be a number of different styles.” Prices will probably range from $400,000 to $800,000. The developers say they will assess market prices at the end of year, when the first McKinley Village homes go on sale.

Still, they believe the price for a McKinley Village home will be more affordable than comparable homes in East Sacramento. Though McKinley Village won’t have restaurants or retail stores, Angelides says the development is the antithesis of a gated community and will draw people from other neighborhoods. “We’re connected to East Sacramento, connected to midtown,” he says. “It’s an urban neighborhood that’s very walkable.” The developers worked closely with Shelly Willis, executive director of Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, to select eight local artists to provide art for McKinley Village. “There will be various sculpture and art pieces throughout the neighborhood,” explains Angelides, as well as streets named after contemporary artists. The intent, he says, is to pay homage to Sacramento’s art community. McKinley Village also incorporates parks into its plan, with three major parks and more than 10 pocket parks and greens. The central park

features a recreation center designed by local architect David Mogavero, with a community room, gym, pool and outdoor area that can be used for weddings and family events. Aesthetically, the recreation center will be unique to McKinley Village but will contain visual references to East Sac’s Clunie Community Center and Shepard Garden and Arts Center. Sacramentans will get the opportunity to see McKinley Village after Labor Day, says Angelides. “When people come, they’ll see the five completed model home complexes,” he says, as well as the recreation center and the first completed city park. Until the first families begin moving into McKinley Village later this year, Sacramento won’t really know what kind of impact the development will have on other neighborhoods. And it will be years, perhaps even decades, before McKinley Village proves it can join the family of Sacramento neighborhoods. Jordan Venema can be reached at jordan.venema@gmail.com n

VOLUNTEER FROM page 18 Clevenger says. “We’re letting people know about what we’re doing here. It’s really rewarding. I’d always wanted to know people internationally. Now I have friends all over the world through the rose garden.” The garden has received accolades from such prestigious organizations as the Great Rosarians of the World (Clevenger traveled to New York to accept the Garden Hall of Fame award) and the World Federation of Rose Societies (for which she traveled to Lyon, France). Not bad for someone who was looking for something to do in retirement. “You measure your days by how you’ve filled them,” Clevenger says. “Now my days are so rich. It’s like a whole new life.” The Sacramento Historic Rose Garden is at 1000 Broadway. It gives weekly tours and will hold an open garden event on Saturday, April 9. For more information, go to cemeteryrose.org. n

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Stories Unearthed HISTORY COMES TO LIFE (AND DEATH) AT THE OLD CITY CEMETERY

BY SCOT CROCKER

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t some point, tourists and new arrivals to Sacramento walk the streets of Old Sacramento and enjoy the quaint shops, woodplank sidewalks and exhibits, buildings and museums that pay homage to the Old West and the Gold Rush. Underneath that nostalgic façade, however, is the reality that Sacramento was birthed by a band of tough, ruthless, hard-nosed, pennypinching, abrasive men and women. Their stories come to life—or death—at Sacramento’s Old City Cemetery at 1000 Broadway. Famous people are buried there. Ancestors of local families are there. Plain folks and families rest in the cemetery’s 31-plus acres of plots, crypts, gardens and mausoleums. And under every tombstone is a story. Thanks to the more than 140 volunteers of the Old City Cemetery Committee who keep digging up new dirt, those stories don’t fade away. They actually continue to grow. Sacramento wasn’t an easy place after gold was found in 1848. Every kind of person imaginable descended on Sacramento, from gamblers and prostitutes to pastors and shopkeepers. They set up home

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wherever they could, headed to the gold fields and often came back to Sacramento empty-handed. There was no city then, no real government and no real law. John Sutter Sr. started his New Helvetia colony with the approval of the Mexican government. He planned to

start a city called Sutterville before gold was discovered. Gold changed everything. Sutter made a fortune. People flooded in. Sutter Sr. asked his son, John A. Sutter Jr., to form a city called Sacramento where Sutterville was going to go.

John A. Sutter Jr. is buried in the old cemetery. But he didn’t die here. After setting up the city in the gridlike configuration that we know today, Sutter Jr. fought with his father. Junior left for Acapulco, where he died. He was brought back to Sacramento for his final resting spot. In 1849, Sutter Sr. gave 10 acres of land to the city for a cemetery. It was built south of downtown on the highest ground in the city. It’s actually a large hill. Other land was later donated. Over the decades, the cemetery fell into disrepair from vandalism and age. Other cemeteries opened, making the city cemetery obsolete. Monuments were marred. Headstones toppled. In 1987, citizens worked with city officials and the County Sheriff’s work release program to refurbish the grounds with plants, flowers, bushes and gardens. “There are still a few open plots out here, and we still have burials even though the oldest burial is from 1849,” said Jean Robins, one of the cemetery volunteers. “There is one mausoleum that was passed down through the years to its current owner. He’s been trying to sell it for years.” There are some notable characteristics to the back stories of the people laid to rest in the cemetery. Almost everyone was an immigrant or from an immigrant family. The Gold Rush brought people of every nationality, religion and color to Sacramento. The city cemetery is uniquely integrated. “There is little segregation in the cemetery,” said Jane Howell, a longtime volunteer

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Learn more and register now at jesuithighschool.org/summer and docent. “There are some areas in the cemetery that split a little by religion or race, but you’ll find a mix throughout the cemetery.” Early Sacramentans were aligned by community groups and associations. Parts of the cemetery are designated for members of the Masons, Odd Fellows and Sacramento Pioneer Association. Volunteer firefighters are interred in one area, California state leaders in another. Survivors of the Donner Party are buried here, and there are memorials to Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. There are plots for notable families like the Crockers and McClatchys. Also buried at the old cemetery are early community leaders who tried to tame a rough-and-tumble town of beer bars, gambling halls, houses of prostitution and other businesses serving the prospectors on their way to the gold fields. “Sacramento was home to fights, floods, fires, disease and a chance to get rich,” said Robins. “We even have early leaders who were severely

injured or killed in battles in the streets of Sacramento, including a mayor and sheriff.” Other cemetery residents left their mark on Sacramento by building successful businesses. Their names are on streets, buildings and communities we know today. There’s the Curtis family. William Curtis Sr. and his wife Susan arrived in Sacramento in 1852 from Massachusetts. Within two years, they had a homestead and acquired land that Curtis Sr. eventually donated to the city for Curtis Park. His youngest daughter, who was considered extremely beautiful and ambitious, died unexpectedly at the age of 25. Why or how she died is still a mystery. Then there’s the Clunie family, which had a hotel on K Street. Florence Turton Clunie donated money to build a community center and pool at McKinley Park in the 1930s. There are legendary brewers Adolph Heilbron and Capt. Frank J. Ruhstaller. In 1888, Heilbron founded

Buffalo Brewing Company, which became the largest brewery west of the Mississippi. Ruhstaller owned Ruhstaller brewery and was president of the Fort Sutter national bank and chief stockholder in Capital Hotel. Another famous person buried at the cemetery is railroad tycoon Mark Hopkins, one the legendary “Big Four.” He’s entombed in a 350-ton granite structure from the Rockies that cost more than $80,000—a small fortune at the time. “I’d have to say he wouldn’t have been too happy about his wife putting out that big of an expense,” said Robins. “He was considered cheap. He had a nice home in Sacramento, grew fruits and vegetables but didn’t give them away to neighbors. He sold them.” Alexander Hamilton’s youngest son, William Stephen Hamilton, was buried in the cemetery in 1850. “Not sure what he was doing in Sacramento when he died,” said Howell. “But since he’s been here, he’s moved around a lot.” According to cemetery records, he was exhumed

twice in the 1800s and buried three times in three different locations. The stories go on and on. There’s the infamous daughter of Judge Edwin B. Crocker and his second wife, Margaret, of Crocker Art Museum fame. Before she died, Aimee Crocker made quite a stir as an American heiress, princess, bohemian, world traveler, mystic and author. She’s known for her adventures in the Far East, her extravagant parties in San Francisco, New York and Paris, and her collection of young husbands and lovers. If you’re interested in learning more about Sacramento’s colorful history, visit the Old City Cemetery, which is open daily. Better yet, don’t let these stories fade away. The Old City Cemetery Committee accepts donations to keep the stories and the cemetery itself living on for everyone to enjoy. For more information, go to OldCityCemetery.com. Scot Crocker can be reached at scot@crockercrocker.com n

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Roses, R.I.P. CITY DIRECTIVE SOUNDS DEATH KNELL FOR CEMETERY ROSE GARDEN

cemetery,” says Roberta Deering, the city’s preservation director. “We’re trying to strike a balance, because some of the roses are beautiful. But they are newer plantings, and this is a historic cemetery.”

“People in the 19th century didn’t have parks like we do today, so they turned their cemeteries into parks.”

BY R.E. GRASWICH CITY BEAT

esidents of Sacramento’s Old City Cemetery don’t vote or pay taxes. They don’t complain to city councilmembers. And they don’t speak to the media. But it’s not hard to imagine that if they did break their eternal silence, our dearly departed pioneers at 1000 Broadway might say this: Please don’t kill our climbing roses. That’s exactly what the city of Sacramento is proposing to do between now and December: rip down, replant, propagate or otherwise remove about 50 living legacies that have honored the city’s earliest residents and gained international recognition for decades. For living souls who love roses and donate time and energy to keep the Old City Cemetery alive with splashes of climbing color, the rose eviction is heartbreaking. “It feels like the old saying ‘We have to destroy the village in order to save it,’” says Anita Clevenger, a Master Gardener who has volunteered at the cemetery’s Historic Rose Garden for 13 years. “The best outcome is for us to work together

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Anita Clevenger volunteers at the cemetery’s Historic Rose Garden

with the city and find a solution. But that’s not what we’re hearing from the city. We have a directive that the climbing roses have to be taken down by the first of December.” The directive is a newly adopted city document called Guidelines for Pruning, Trimming and Planting in the Historic Old City Cemetery. The guidelines, adopted in February, set the vegetation clock at 1953, based on an aerial photo from that year.

The climbing roses and their trellises missed the photo opportunity by 40 years. The condemned flowers have drawn awards and attention from rosarians around the world. And while the unbending guidelines are a thorn deep in the side of volunteers, the city says the cemetery’s legacy as a burial plot surpasses its status as a rose garden. “Our goal is to preserve and respect the historical significance of the

The Old City Cemetery has been around since Sacramento’s founding in 1849, but the Historic Rose Garden is a relatively young shrub. The garden was created in 1992 with the support of Jim Henley, the legendary city historian who died in 2014. When Henley directed his attention to 1000 Broadway, the Old City Cemetery was a civic embarrassment. Historic monuments had tumbled into disrepair. The gardens—a source of pride and beauty for grieving families and citizens out for a pleasant stroll in the 1800s—suffered from decades of abuse and neglect. No archives exist to document precisely how the original gardens were arranged. But one day around 1990, Henley discovered a photograph from the 1860s in a Library of Congress collection. The photograph showed roses climbing to the heavens at the Old

City Cemetery. Armed with the photo, Henley encouraged volunteers to plant climbing roses, and he had arbors and trellises built. The garden blossomed anew. “People in the 19th century didn’t have parks like we do today, so they turned their cemeteries into parks,” Clevenger says. “They planted flowers in between the monuments and behind them. Roses were especially prominent. You can see them represented on markers, with a broken rose for a child who died, or a full rose for a full and complete life.” The city admits roses have a timeless presence at the cemetery. But Deering says, “They were a little more structured in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It wasn’t as rambling as the newer plantings.” Several months ago, garden volunteers began hearing from city staff that the climbing roses were a problem. The volunteers asked why. Answers were vague. Someone from the parks department, which maintains the cemetery grounds, mentioned “security,” suggesting

criminals might hide behind the roses. Volunteers scoffed at the idea that the garden poses a special threat for drug or other criminal behavior. City staff suggested relocating the climbing roses alongside the cemetery’s Broadway, Riverside or Muir Way fences. Clevenger doesn’t think that will work, given vehicle traffic and environmental issues. And propagating quarter-century-old roses isn’t a simple job. The process can take two years, well beyond the city’s Dec. 1 deadline. “This isn’t a fight any of us want to have,” Clevenger says. “We keep all the roses pruned. We’ve never been given any evidence that the climbing roses have damaged anything. And the historic garden is such a beautiful, romantic place.” For now, the city isn’t budging. Says Deering, “There are members of the volunteer community who would like to do whatever they want. But this is a cemetery.” R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com n

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Child Care STANFORD YOUTH SOLUTIONS HELPS KIDS IN CRISIS

BY TERRY KAUFMAN LOCAL HEROES

n 1900, Jane Lathrop Stanford donated a mansion and some stock to create a place for homeless and disenfranchised children in Sacramento. The Sisters of Mercy built a school called Stanford Lathrop Memorial Home for Friendless Children, which later became Stanford Home for Children.

Data collected in the 1990s showed abysmal outcomes for children in group homes. Today, the group is known as Stanford Youth Solutions. “Our mission is all about stabilizing families,” says Carrie Johnson, director of development and marketing. “If families are stable, if they have adequate housing, parenting support, jobs, then everything works out. When the core is strong, families can navigate through tough situations.”

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Stanford Youth Solutions offer services to youth of all ages

Johnson joined Stanford Youth Solutions about two years ago after telling the person who contacted her about the position—a board member at her last nonprofit—that she had no interest in leaving a job she loved. “She said, ‘As a favor, would you just explore it?’” Johnson recalls. “I thought I knew all the nonprofits, but when I did my due diligence and looked at the leadership, I knew I couldn’t say no.” For Johnson, with almost 15 years’ experience as a nonprofit professional, Stanford Youth Solutions was unique. It has a highly skilled workforce of counselors, therapists and psychologists doing extremely difficult

work for lower pay than in the private sector. But the group’s leaders are invested in the staff and provide leadership training to all, as well as support and respite as needed. “It’s an amazing organization,” Johnson says. “They offer merit-based pay, which is unheard of in the nonprofit world.” Data collected in the 1990s showed abysmal outcomes for children in group homes. So at Stanford Youth Solutions, staffers meet their young clients at parks, schools and fast-food restaurants to provide treatment, including behavioral therapy, psychotherapy and counseling.

The majority of Stanford’s clients are between the ages of 11 and 17. There are interpreters to bridge language barriers. Peer mentors who share similar backgrounds and experiences help the kids navigate their world and empower them to have an active voice in their care. Referrals come from Sacramento County Child Protective Services, Behavioral Health Services, Probation Department and schools. More than 90 percent of the children served are at or below the poverty level. Many have experienced trauma, neglect or abuse. Children who can’t stay with their families live with specially trained

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and supported foster families. “The outcomes for kids are best when they’re placed in a permanent family, ideally their own family,” says Johnson. “These foster families have huge hearts. They know that they’re a temporary placement. They’re highly trained, opening their doors to the child’s family for visitation.” Stanford offers programs targeted at different needs. The Wraparound program helps young people in institutional settings transition to permanent family or independent living. Johnson calls it “a huge hug around the child.” FIT, short for Flexible Integrated Treatment, addresses behavioral problems that stem from mental health issues. The Juvenile Justice and Crime Prevention program is aimed at preventing recidivism among juvenile offenders by working with the whole family. More than 77 percent of participants do not return to a life of crime. Stanford Youth Solutions has been recognized for its revolutionary approach to youth in crisis by being selected as a model for youth

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programs across the country. As a partner of The Annie E. Casey Foundation, the organization teaches its model to other youth nonprofits nationwide. Funding comes from a combination of county reimbursement, grants and private donations. Stanford was recently awarded a significant gift by the Kelly Foundation, and Johnson is hopeful that other major donors will provide financial support. “The infrastructure is stellar, but I’d love to be able to build a funding model that supports sustainability,” says Johnson, who would like to increase the family partner staff and recruit more foster families. “Working here gives me purpose,” she says. “I ask myself, ‘What’s the one thing that changes the world?’ It’s what we do.” For more information about Stanford Youth Solutions, go to youthsolutions.org. Terry Kaufman can be reached at terry@1greatstory.com n

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Drawn to the Capitol HE CREATES INTRICATE WORKS DEPICTING DOWNTOWN USING PENCIL AND PEN

BY PETER ANDERSON

to sketch his vision in such somber,

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dour shades of grim and stark.

And yet there is a definite

ometimes it hurts to view the

fascination about his work. The

work of Sacramento artist/

amount of detail is ridiculous, and the

architect/activist Dennis Bylo.

spiderlike attention to interweaving

Staring at his sketches, intricately

constructs is spellbinding, hypnotic,

etched in black ink and pencil only, is

mesmerizing. He calls these works

much like contemplating a Brillo pad

his “architectural art maps” to the

through gauze glasses.

Sacramento grid, and he wagers

Perhaps this is what makes him

that government workers who want

such a unique fixture in the local

to own personal depictions of their

Sacramento art scene—that, along

workplace will shell out the $10 cost

with his unmistakable physical

per map.

presence. A lanky, strapping man

That’s one way Bylo supports

on the cusp of 70 and close to six

himself. But, as if it weren’t tough

and a half feet tall, he sports floppy

enough for a starving artist to

hats and wildly unkempt hair as he

support himself through his craft,

sits precariously on a tiny tripod of

he further hinders his prosperity

a stool while meticulously penciling

by being tech-Neanderthal. No

downtown buildings on his sketch

computer, no cell phone, no email, no

pad.

texting—it kind of makes it tough to market yourself in this age of instant branding. The phone he uses at home

In Bylo’s mind, beauty means buildings.

looks like a Princess model from a “Mary Tyler Moore Show” episode from 1973, which also happens to be the last time he owned a TV. “Why be a slave to technology?” he asks from the muddy backyard of his

Once an integral part of the

dwelling in the heart of downtown’s

bureaucratic edifices he draws (he

art scene, “when there is so much

worked for the State Architect’s office

beauty surrounding us?”

during Jerry Brown’s first go-round

In Bylo’s mind, beauty means

as governor in the 1970s), he is

buildings. He has been particularly

devoted to portraying governmental

obsessed with why the capital city of

structures around the Capitol in

the country’s largest, most vibrant

starkly somber shades of cobweb

state didn’t have a governor’s

black. His melodramatic panoply of

thin black strokes that are either art

he broke from the academic ranks to

mansion. He has spent nearly a

Capitol Mall properties—far from a

nouveau or funereal, depending on

set up personal shop in Sacramento

decade trying to create his ultimate

postcard-perfect pictorial of green

how long you can bear to look.

in 1976. Maybe it’s the subsequent

dream: the California House, which

head-banging battles with tortoise-

would be a permanent residence for

paced bureaucracy that inspired Bylo

California’s sitting governors in an

grass, flapping flags, shiny domes and

A highly heralded and promising

bustling people—is a Kremlinesque,

young architect from UC Berkeley’s

almost Gothamlike blast of miniscule,

much regarded school of architecture,

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residence throughout the nearly 16 years of his twin governorships, and he heaps scorn upon Brown for choosing to live above P.F. Chang’s restaurant at 15th and J streets with his wife, Anne Gust Brown, and their two dogs, Sutter and Colusa.

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“What other state in the union would be proud of having its chief executive living above a Chinese restaurant?” he barks while displaying a sketch of the very Elliott Building that the Browns call home. When reminded that it is simply a matter of the governor’s choice, Bylo grumbles aloud. When further reminded that Brown recently said he’d be moving back into the newly restored Governor’s Mansion at 15th and H streets to fittingly close his final year in office by returning to his adolescent roots, Bylo sneers and

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He has disdain for Jerry Brown’s “sneaky” refusal to set up permanent

snaps, “Even more manipulation and evasion by our dodging governor.” Beyond the political sniping, Bylo boasts a credible and admirable portfolio of civic contribution. He has been a longtime supporter of Loaves & Fishes, a way to pay back an outfit that once helped him in dark times. An early program designer and ongoing advocate of CADA (Capitol Area Development Authority), Bylo is a strong proponent of inner-city affordable housing, and he fights to help state workers, as an example, find comfortably priced residences near their work. “It’s not always the consultants in suits and urban designers with backing that make a difference,” says Bylo. “Ideas that come to fruition have many times been brewing and hatching for many years in the minds and hearts of unlikely dreamers like me.” California history and art play important roles in his ever-changing vision of urban renewal – developing the O Street Art Walk, continuing the dressing up of the River Promenade, and a new capitol streetcar circulator system encompassing eight blocks of new tracks for a Capitol Park loop that would open up lunchtime Sacramento to time-conscious Capitol workers in wholly new ways. All this—and much more—with only a black pen and pencil.

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Doing It Right THIS CURTIS PARK COUPLE VALUES THEIR HOME’S HISTORY

BY JULIE FOSTER HOME INSIGHT

hen Sharyn Kaplan and Mark Schneider decided to renovate their Curtis Park home, their focus on historical detail translated into two years of research. Previous owners had remodeled the kitchen sometime

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“We renovated rather than remodeled using appropriate patterns and materials for the time period of the home.”

during the 1970s. Once Kaplan and Schneider began contemplating a renovation, they wanted to do it right. “We renovated rather than remodeled,” Kaplan explains. “This

means using appropriate patterns and materials for the time period of the home.” Kaplan found a book, “Bungalow Kitchens” by Jane Powell, in a Berkeley bookstore. It became their reference guide for the project. They studied each section, gleaning information on why and how certain materials were used.

Their Tudor Revival-style home situated on two large lots is one of seven houses featured on the upcoming Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour. “It gave me a place to start my research,” she says.

Their Tudor Revival-style home situated on two large lots is one of seven houses featured on the upcoming Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour. Built in 1923 for approximately $6,500, the 2,200-square-foot house was designed by the Sacramento architectural firm Dean & Dean. Tudor Revival buildings, popular during the 1920s and ’30s, are known for their steeply pitched gable roofs, half-timbered construction, arched entryways, leaded-glass windows and timber beams. The firm designed many Tudor Revival commercial projects around Sacramento, including The Sutter Club, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Memorial Auditorium and Sierra 2 Center, which was originally built as a school. The firm was also recognized for its numerous residential projects. In 1923, Home Designer magazine wrote of Dean & Dean’s Tudor Revival homes, “One feels the dominance of English architecture … this type being more admired as time passes because of its wonderful adaptability to most any clime HOME page 32

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HOME FROM page 31 and the fact that with age its air of hominess and permanency is so greatly enhanced.” The couple moved out last March for the duration of the nine-month project. Bringing their home into the 21st century meant taking the kitchen and two bathrooms down to the studs. Though the original diamond-paned leaded-glass windows in the front of the house were retained, the remaining windows in the back were replaced with doublepaned painted wood windows. All plumbing and electrical systems were updated to meet code requirements. A separate heating and cooling system was installed for the second story.

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In the kitchen, they installed Marmoleum flooring. Made from nontoxic linseed oil, cork dust, wood dust and resin, the flooring is a natural alternative to vinyl tile. With no chemical odor or off-gassing, it is the first floor covering to receive the Asthma & Allergy Friendly certification, according to the Green Building Supply website. Overhead lighting is supplied by schoolhouse-style fixtures with a subtle beige stripe. Staying true to the style of the home, the kitchen cabinets meet historical size dimensions. The “floating” sink cabinets are not connected to the floor and are a 1923-era design. A 6-inch space around the existing chimney was enough to add a spice cabinet. The exhaust fan cover with its art-

deco stripe provides a bit of zip and coordinates with the black stripe in the flooring. Kaplan and Schneider faced a challenge when it came to choosing countertop and backsplash tile for the kitchen. They wanted flat tile in a matte finish. “It took a lot of time to find someone who would do this,” says Kaplan. Flax-colored wool carpeting on the staircase replaced the previous dark green carpeting. Blue-green wallpaper in a soothing damask pattern revived the master bedroom and delightful sitting room. Original elements to watch for on the Curtis Park Home Tour include a stained-glass window next to the fireplace with a California poppy motif, arched beams in the living

room, the built-in china case in the dining room and original light fixtures in the downstairs bathroom and the hallways. I’d like to thank Janice Calpo for her help with this story. The Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour takes place Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $30 and can be purchased online at sierra2.org or in person at Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th St. For more information, call 452-3005 or go to sierra2.org. 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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NFL Dreams SIX YEARS AGO, THE RAIDERS’ AL DAVIS FLIRTED WITH SACRAMENTO

BY R.E. GRASWICH SPORTS AUTHORITY

ix years ago, on a fine spring day in late March, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson began work at 7:15 a.m. with a TV interview at “Good Day Sacramento.” After that, he had breakfast at Fox & Goose, then headed to City Hall for his weekly meeting with reporters. During his talks with the media, Johnson never mentioned what he would do later that day: drive to Alameda for a secret one-hour meeting with Oakland Raiders managing partner Al Davis. The discussion between the mayor and the NFL team owner was one of two such sessions, private talks designed to build a relationship and explore possibilities of moving the Raiders to Sacramento. A move would be complicated and expensive, but it had to start somewhere. Davis, as always, was wily and game, even in his 80th year. Johnson, as always, was eager and rogue, operating beyond his depth, without consent from fellow city councilmembers. Johnson came away from the March 2010 meeting distressed by Davis’ physical condition. The

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The Raider Image store at Arden Fair Mall

renowned football owner and coach was bandaged from a recent fall and was barely able to move around. But Johnson was impressed by the sharpness of Davis’ mind. The mayor said, “Al knows exactly what he wants.” The wish list presented by Davis was simple. He wanted a stadium for his beloved Raiders—a stadium engineered to appropriate but not preposterous expectations. He wanted a state-of-the-art practice facility. He wanted offices for his staff. And he wanted an iconic space for something only Al Davis would demand: a Raiders hall of fame. The price tag for all this would be significant. The stadium alone would cost around $900 million, double what Johnson had figured as the price for a new arena for the Kings. The practice field, offices and hall of fame could

easily add several hundred million dollars. Still, the mountain didn’t intimidate Johnson. He believed that as long as he and Davis were talking and working together, they could make the project happen. Cooperation and partnership: Those would be the keys. Neither the city nor the Raiders could afford the bill. The city’s entire budget, from cops and fire service and parks to water and sewage and garbage and everything else,was just under $1 billion. The Raiders at the time were worth maybe $700 million. Clearly, the project would need help with financing, a creative approach. And while Davis made all the decisions for the Raiders, he didn’t own the team outright. His share had historically been below 50 percent, though he briefly owned 67 percent

following the death of a partner (and the resolution of various lawsuits that always seemed to entangle Davis). Twenty percent of the 67 percent was quickly sold to a Wall Street investment group, leaving Davis with 47 percent. As Johnson’s special assistant during his first term, I had a box seat for the dealings with Davis. Johnson wasn’t overly optimistic. He’s good with math and has always been pragmatic when it comes to dollars, but he’s also a dreamer, forever ready to take a big risk on a big play for a big payoff. And in Johnson’s mind, there was no bigger payoff than the Raiders. There was no question in his mind Sacramento could support the NFL team, despite the city’s moderate size, average household incomes and provincial business environment.

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Bay Area wealth would follow the Raiders to Sacramento, Johnson believed. And football fans across the region would flock to NFL games in the valley, sacrificing household necessities to buy Raiders season tickets and gear. The mayor was convinced public support would not be a problem. Nor would political support, once the city council understood the potential.

the project. The financing plan would be the city’s burden. The Raiders’ presence in Sacramento would be the team’s equity. “Now I know why Al Davis never got his own stadium,” Johnson said. Davis died in October 2011. His widow Carol inherited the 47 percent. Son Mark became managing partner. Son like father, he’s still looking for a home of his own. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com n

Sacramento had the perfect location: the old concrete stadium abandoned next to Sleep Train Arena. Sacramento had the perfect location: the old concrete stadium abandoned next to Sleep Train Arena, where the Kings once planned to build a football stadium for the Raiders in 1989. This time around, all that was needed was a deal framed upon shared responsibilities—the city, Raiders and NFL pulling together to lock down a legendary franchise within reach of its legacy fans and give Davis what he always wanted but never achieved: a stadium all for himself. Of course, it never happened. The relationship Johnson hoped to build with Davis ended when Davis said the Raiders expected to contribute minimal cash equity to

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Victims’ Voice ATTORNEY JOHN DEMAS AND HIS FIRM GO ALL OUT FOR THEIR CLIENTS

BY JESSICA LASKEY

“Seeing the challenges they went through was particularly eye-opening for me, and that work ethic has stayed with me since.”

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or John Demas, a personal injury attorney and the founding partner of the Demas Law Group, P.C., his job is about much more than winning multimillion-dollar verdicts. It’s about getting people the representation they deserve. “Our work is so rewarding because we can have a great impact on many aspects of our clients’ lives,” says Demas, whose firm includes five attorneys and specializes in motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, defective products, premises liability, dog bites and more. “Our clients are looking at us to be their voice. We’re in a position where we can help the underdog stand up against well-funded, powerful interests, like insurance companies and corporations, and hold them accountable. It’s critically important that we provide them with the most aggressive and thoughtful representation.” Demas has more than 20 years of experience as a personal injury attorney and he opened his own eponymous firm in 2012. Though he initially intended to become a dentist— “Then I ran into organic chemistry,” he says with a laugh—Demas is no stranger to hard work. In fact, it was observing his parents’ work ethic as immigrants from Greece providing for Demas and his three siblings that first inspired the attorney to help others in whatever way he could after graduating from McGeorge School of Law. “It’s a classic immigrant story,” says Demas, who is fluent in Greek. “My parents moved us to Sacramento when I was 3 in search of a better life. They

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“I try to make giving back part of our firm culture.”

John Demas is the founding partner of the Demas Law Group

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work hard, put us through school and provide us with a better future.

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See Spot Charm LIBRARY’S READ TO A DOG PROGRAM DELIGHTS YOUNGSTERS

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arvin the corgi struts through the doors of Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library with his human handler following not too far behind. The little dog greets one of the library assistants, who is clearly a fan, and rolls on the carpet a few times to dry his stubby legs before he starts work. In the library’s reading tower, children gather around Marvin, who is wearing his bright red bandana. Allie Tulchinskiy, Marvin’s handler and “corgi mom,” places his Dr. Seuss blanket on the floor and puts out business cards while he greets his young admirers like a well-mannered celebrity. He licks a child’s hand. Another reads to him from “Biscuit,” a children’s story about a dog. A girl in a wheelchair joins the group and says, “I want to say hi.” Marvin sniffs her shoes. She climbs out of her chair and sits next to him. “Marvin is so cute,” she gushes. Another child asks, “Does he like baths?” Marvin doesn’t like baths, Tulchinskiy says. One child repeatedly orders him to “shake,” and another shoves his Spiderman shoes into Marvin’s soft belly. The corgi rolls his big brown eyes. It’s all part of a therapy dog’s job. Little hands constantly touch Marvin’s beige-and-white coat, pull on his eye whiskers and feel his rabbitlike ears. He settles in the center of the room, where the Saturday afternoon sun streams through the windows, surrounded by kids, adults and a large teddy bear. Tulchinskiy, wearing a “Keep Calm and Corgi On” T-shirt,

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Allie Tulchinskiy and Marvin enjoy some fresh air in a local park

patiently holds Marvin’s leash, even though Marvin is not trying to leave. The children take turns choosing a book and reading out loud. After every reading, there is applause and the child gets a sticker. Both Pocket residents, Marvin and Tulchinskiy are volunteers in Sacramento Public Library’s Read to a Dog program, which encourages children to read aloud to a trained therapy dog like Marvin in a nonjudgmental, no-pressure environment. Marvin’s business card says he is a “treat connoisseur, belly-rub authority, playtime professional, and snuggle savant.” He is also a

Pembroke Welsh Corgi, one of two corgi breeds. Unlike most 3-year-olds, he has his own email address and an Instagram account with nearly 6,000 followers, which he shares with his corgi sister, Stella. Together, they’ve posed in various places across the United States, including the Grand Canyon and Jackson Square in New Orleans. Marvin was bred to be a show dog. But he was too relaxed for that high-pressure lifestyle, so his original owners gave him to a corgi rescue organization. Tulchinskiy, an accountant, and her husband, a nurse at UC Davis Medical Center, adopted Marvin. At the time, he was a 5-month-old ball of fluff with a

laid-back attitude. Now, it’s difficult to tell who’s benefited more from the relationship. He’s the center of attention at home and at “work,” and they’ve made lots of friends through what Tulchinskiy calls the “corgi nation.” That close community of corgi owners helped ease the transition when the family moved from New York to Sacramento last summer. Tulchinskiy’s family had show and competition dogs when she was growing up, and she soon realized that her new puppy didn’t like to compete. “He didn’t have the right temperament [to be a show dog],” Tulchinskiy says. “He doesn’t have the intense personality or drive, so to speak. He’s very laid-back.”

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Instead, she and Marvin took a sixweek therapy dog preparation class. Marvin had to pass a test administered by a trained evaluator from Therapy Dogs International in order to graduate. For the test, Marvin resisted taking food from the evaluator’s hand and eating food left on the ground. He was exposed to loud noises, children running around, a woman flailing about on crutches, and people poking him. The only thing that bothered him was “having things swing in his face,” according to Tulchinskiy, specifically name tags, but he’s a pro now. Tulchinskiy says Marvin adopts his “business walk,” which looks like a strut, whenever he wears the red bandana that identifies him as a therapy dog. The pair started their volunteer career by visiting patients in hospitals, but Marvin didn’t seem to enjoy that as much as working with children. “When he hears the kids reading, he settles down,” she says. They’ve been volunteers in the reading program since last October. The program has been “incredibly well received,” according to Brendle

Wells, the Pocket-Greenhaven Library branch supervisor, and she plans to keep it going “as long as Marvin and Allie want to volunteer.” “I love watching the kids make breakthroughs,” Tulchinskiy says. When they first started, she introduced Marvin to a young girl who was terrified of dogs. Now, the child regularly attends the Saturdayafternoon reading sessions at the library. Another girl, who doesn’t like to read aloud, sits with one arm around Marvin and whispers in his ear. Marvin doesn’t seem to mind. “He’ll listen to anything,” Tulchinskiy says. “He loves it.” Allie Tulchinskiy and her corgi Marvin volunteer every second and fourth Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, located at 7335 Gloria Drive. They also sometimes volunteer at Belle Coolidge Library, at 5600 South Land Park Drive. For more information about Sacramento Public Library’s Read to a Dog program, go to saclibrary.org/kids n

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Personal Space GETTING THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE

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n Sacramento, nearly every backyard is shielded from view by a high fence. It drives me crazy. I’m from Ohio, where one backyard is open to the next, so I find the privacy of our backyards rather claustrophobic. Without getting a drone to fly overhead, a periscope to peer over fences, or outright trespassing, how do you see what’s behind the fences? Quite a few organizations in the Sacramento area sponsor garden tours in the spring and fall. This April and May, here are few that give you a chance to visit some of these mysterious gardens and see how the other plants live. On Saturday, April 9, California Native Plant Society’s Gardens Gone Native tour will feature approximately 20 Sacramento-area gardens that use at least 50 percent natives, and often more. Native-plant gardens are usually water efficient and wildlife friendly, buzzing with native bees and butterflies. Although the tour is self-guided, you may have an opportunity to talk with the people who garden and live there. The 30th annual Curtis Park Home and Garden tour takes place on Saturday, April 30. A fundraiser

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for Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association, it’s a must-see for people who love the eclectic architecture of this area. You get to tour both backyards and houses in this popular neighborhood. The day also features music, food, and information tables in Curtis Park.

A tradition for 18 years, the East Sacramento Garden Tour is a ritual for many on Mother’s Day weekend, which falls on May 7 and May 8 this year. Benefiting David Lubin Elementary School’s enrichment program, the tour will feature seven gardens in the Fabulous Forties and

Some of the gardens on these neighborhood tours are more about outdoor entertaining and garden decorations than about plants. That suits many people who love outdoor living and don’t want to spend much time digging in the dirt. If you are a hard-core gardener who wants to focus on plants, you can join a plant club with members who share your enthusiasm. The Sacramento Rose Society and Sacramento Perennial Plant Club sponsor tours to members’ home gardens. Once you get to know people in the club, you can invite someone to your garden and ask if you can see theirs, too. Of course, you can also get to know your neighbors and do the same. By visiting other peoples’ gardens, you not only satisfy your idle curiosity; you learn about plant and design possibilities, open opportunities for plant and crop exchanges, and make or deepen friendships. I’ve heard that you don’t

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The Mayor’s Race HOW STEINBERG AND ASHBY DECIDED TO RUN

BY R.E. GRASWICH

ngelique Ashby and Darrell Steinberg each want to be the next mayor of Sacramento. Both candidates promise to extend downtown’s economic revitalization and build upon public investment in the new arena. Both vow to promote pubic safety and fiscal responsibility. All that sounds good. But what will the winner really do once he or she walks through the double doors on the fifth floor at City Hall and claims Kevin Johnson’s office? Will they lead or divide? Will they push bold initiatives or work quietly behind the scenes on business as usual? There are other people campaigning for mayor, notably Tony Lopez, a charismatic former world champion boxer. Lopez earns his living as a bail bondsman. He hasn’t received any respect from the community elites who bestowed political endorsements on Steinberg and Ashby and are financing their campaigns. But Lopez is worth watching. He’s an outsider in a time when outsiders upend established candidates. He has name recognition and a compelling narrative, elements essential to successful campaigns. If nothing else, Lopez may draw enough votes to hold Ashby and

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Steinberg below 50.1 percent in the June primary, forcing a November runoff. How that would play out is anyone’s guess. Given the campaign’s awkward start, an indecisive June would not be surprising. Steinberg, a career politician with deep credibility and respect among his peers, was looking for a soft landing spot after being termed out as Sacramento’s state senator. For six previous years, he served as leader of the Senate, a job that placed him alongside California’s most powerful officials. He enjoyed ornate offices in the Capitol, recast in 19th-century splendor. He controlled

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hundreds of jobs. Legislation couldn’t move and the state budget couldn’t pass without his nod. That power disappeared on Oct. 15, 2014, when Steinberg left the Senate. Sacramento is a cruel place for a former elected official, which is why many scramble for peripheral jobs. An instant has-been, even a former Senate president has zero value to people who do business at the Capitol—people whose only interest is whether you can get bills passed or killed. When you can do neither, you are irrelevant. Such has become Steinberg’s fate at age 56. After 20 years in office,

climbing from the Sacramento city council to the Assembly and Senate, mastering the political netherworld, there was nowhere to go. He took a job at a law firm, but grinding away as an attorney never motivated Steinberg. He was mentioned as a possible nominee for the State Supreme Court and floated as a potential replacement for Attorney General Kamala Harris, who will abandon her state job if elected to the U.S. Senate. He thought about running for lieutenant governor. And there was always mayor, a resolutely provincial stop for a politician with a statewide RACE page 45

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Me and Miss Manners I LOVE HER, BUT ON ONE SUBJECT, WE PART WAYS

BY KEVIN MIMS

WRITING LIFE

am a longtime fan of etiquette maven Judith Martin, who is better known by her pseudonym, Miss Manners. I think she is more than just an authority on good manners; she is a guide to good morals as well. I find myself seeking advice in “Miss Manners’ Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior” several times a month. And it isn’t advice about salad forks that I’m seeking. If I feel bad after ignoring some poor schlub who tried to shove a flier into my hands as I walked by him on the street, I come home and look up what Miss Manners has to say on the subject: “If one takes a job, for spiritual or other reasons, which involves accosting strangers on street corners, one must accept the possibility of being rebuffed. The papers you mention are, regardless of their content, in the category of personally delivered junk mail and may be as properly refused as that which has been delivered by post.” If someone tries to guilt trip me into making a charitable contribution when I don’t feel like doing so, I bolster my resolve by remembering a few lines from Miss Manners: “What dreadful manners it is to attempt to embarrass anyone into spending

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money. That is a matter that ought to make those who practice it feel horribly embarrassed.” If, at some social gathering, I find myself sitting next to a person who is trying to goad me into a discussion of some hot-button issue I don’t feel like talking about (Obamacare, immigration, global warming), I recall the advice of Miss Manners to someone in a similar situation: “Telling people pleasantly that there are things you refuse to discuss with them sets an excellent example.” As much as I admire Miss Manners, and as much as I respect her mastery of the rules of etiquette, I do sometimes find myself disagreeing with her. Miss Manners thinks bacon should always be eaten with a fork. I think trying to eat bacon with a fork would diminish the joy of eating it. Likewise, she allows that ice cream cones may be eaten while strolling along a sidewalk but corn dogs must always be eaten while seated. This strikes me as arbitrary and silly. Miss Manners believes it is disrespectful to applaud after hearing a rendition of our national anthem. The national anthem commemorates a solemn occasion in our country’s history and should be greeted with solemn silence, she says. I believe that when an entertainer makes an effort to perform a notoriously difficult song in a stirring and crowd-pleasing manner, it would be rude to reward him or her with silence. One of my more serious disagreements with Miss Manners regards the use of first names when talking with a relative stranger. She deplores the idea of salesclerks addressing their customers by their

first names unless they have been invited to do so. “Such usage is not only undignified, but makes a sham of the ideas of friendship and equality. There is no such thing as instant intimacy,” says Miss Manners. Although I agree with her in theory, my experience as a salesclerk in a bookstore has taught me that this is a difficult rule to apply universally. I often find myself referring to customers I have just met by their first names. And every time I do so, I imagine that I can hear Miss Manners going “tsk tsk” in the background.

This behavior of mine would give Miss Manners an apoplectic fit. A shared love of books sometimes creates that “instant intimacy” between people that Miss Manners believes doesn’t exist. For instance, a customer might come to the counter and ask me if I have heard anything about, say, a new biography of Kurt Vonnegut or a collection of letters between Eudora Welty and Ross Macdonald. I am a fan of all three of these writers, and any question posed to me about them is likely to elicit this fact. Quite often this leads to a breathless series of questions and revelations between me and my customer: “What’s your favorite Vonnegut novel?” “Who do you think is better: Ross Macdonald or

Raymond Chandler?” “Although I love her short stories, I’m afraid I’m not much of a fan of Eudora Welty’s novels, especially ‘Losing Battles.’” If the store is relatively empty, a conversation like this might go on for five or 10 minutes. Thus, when the customer hands me her credit card to pay for her new book, I will often look down at the name on the card and ask, “Would you like debit or credit, Debbie?” I do this because, after five minutes of animated chitchat, it would seem abruptly formal to say, “Would you like debit or credit, Ms. Edelmeyer?” This is especially true if the customer has a long, possibly hyphenated last name that I’m not comfortable pronouncing after only a second’s glance at the credit card. “Would you like debit or credit, Ms. Gorvilecki-Svenderman?” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue without a bit of practice. Sometimes, an immigrant to America will pair an American-style nickname with a last name from Africa or Asia that I find difficult to pronounce. If the credit card identifies the user as “Bud” Ngozi-Mwamani, I feel a lot safer referring to the customer as “Bud” than as “Mr. Ngozi-Mwamani.” I assume putting “Bud” in parentheses on a credit card is the customer’s way of saying “Call me Bud.” In cases like this, I use my best judgment. If I have any reason to suspect that the customer would feel slighted if I referred to him by his first name, I either do my best to pronounce his last name or I avoid calling him by any name at all. A lot of my customers are teenagers, which makes them at least 40 years younger than I am. When

they come up to the counter with a copy of the latest fantasy novel about star-crossed zombie lovers in a blighted post-apocalyptic dystopia, they will sometimes spontaneously burst into fits of rapture about the first 17 books in the series and how they have read them all and seen all the movies. Often, I will engage in a lively discussion with them despite never having read any of the books or seen any of the blockbuster films starring Kristen Stewart or Jennifer Lawrence or Shailene Woodley. When this discussion ends and it is time to ring up the sale, I will glance at the credit card (yes, plenty of teens these days have their own credit cards) and ask, “Would you like me to put your book in a bag, Shelby?” I do this because, after such an animated and friendly discussion of “Braineaters XVIII: The Ravenning,” I feel as if I would come across as cold and curt if I were to address my customer as “Miss Klenke.” Besides, is Klenke one syllable or two? Does it rhyme with “tank” or “hanky”? I don’t know the answer to these questions, and I often don’t have time to find out. There may be three other customers in line behind Miss Klenke. This behavior of mine would give Miss Manners an apoplectic fit. Her advice to people who have been addressed by a stranger who has used their first name is to drive the offender crazy “in a perfectly polite fashion” by saying, “No, no, I’m terribly sorry, you must have [misread my credit card]—Geoffrey is my first name. My last name is Perfect.” Naturally, if some customer said this to me, I would apologize and correct my mistake. But in all my years behind the counter of a bookstore, no one has voiced an objection to my use of a first name. I think I have developed a pretty good sense for when I can use a first name without causing any offense. But what the heck do I know? I’m one of those ill-mannered fools who always cheers after a rousing performance of our national anthem. Kevin Mims can be reached at kevinmims@sbcglobal.net n

RACE FROM page 42 portfolio, but appealing from a legacy perspective. “I have options and choices, and that’s a good thing,” Steinberg says. “The court and attorney general, those would be appointments by the governor. We have a good relationship, but those are his choices. I have options, and running for mayor is what I’ve chosen to do. And I’m running hard.” While the mayor’s job would seem a comedown for someone accustomed to the pinnacles of power, even that decision had complications. Steinberg wasn’t looking for a competitive race—or a race against Johnson. And Johnson dithered about a third term. Last summer, Johnson told friends he wasn’t running. But a scandal from his past was revived by the website Deadspin: a scandal over Johnson’s relationship with a 16-year-old girl during his Phoenix Suns days. Johnson’s competitive fires stirred. He moved toward a third campaign but backed away in October. With no incumbent, Steinberg was game. He drew support from almost every elected official in town. Seven city councilmembers endorsed him. But the eighth city councilmember had plans of her own. Angelique Ashby, 41, a brash outsider elected to her second term from North Natomas in 2014, had been dreaming about the mayor’s job for years. Like Steinberg, Ashby didn’t want to run against Johnson. But the mayor’s office was an obvious step for her ambitions. Tired of waiting for Johnson, Ashby jumped. She plotted her announcement while Johnson stalled. Finally and coincidentally, on the same day Ashby declared she was running, Johnson announced he was finished. “I wanted to make my plans clear,” Ashby says. “My decision to run had nothing to do with what other people might be planning. That’s not me. I’m running because I love this city and plan to be a great mayor.” One experienced political pro. One striver hungry for new challenges. And a boxer. The field was set for a mayor’s race with distinct choices. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com n

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the Purpose, Practice and Power of Prayer Ladies, make plans to attend the 5th Annual Ladies in Fellowship Together Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, May 21st from 9am to noon at the Vizcaya (2019 21st Street). This year’s theme is Women Embracing the Purpose, Practice & Power of Prayer. An incredible morning of powerful speakers, prayer, singing, and great information awaits, including valuable health and wellness information by Angela Harris, owner of "Wellness of Life," a holistic and integrative wellness center. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on-line at LIFT2016.eventbrite.com or by calling 916.468.4545.

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DOING GOOD

he days are longer, the sun is warmer, and it is a season of rebirth. As fledgling birds take their inaugural flights, individuals and organizations are spreading their wings to take those scary leaps of faith. Thank goodness for a generous community that provides a huge safety net of support. Celebrate spring by doing something good for your world. The options are diverse and impactful.

DREAM BIG On Friday, April 29, Assistance League of Sacramento will present Dream Big! Under the Big Top, an annual fundraiser that benefits eight philanthropic communitybased programs. These programs clothe schoolchildren, provide teddy bears to traumatized children, provide blankets, scarves and other handcrafted items to children and teens in crisis, and awards scholarships to community college students, The event will be held at The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred, located at 2300 Sierra Blvd., from 6 to 9 p.m. It will feature entertainment,

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SHED SOME LIGHT Society for the Blind was recently awarded $40,000 from AT&T to fund teaching programs for adults with vision loss. The money will help people who are living with low vision and blindness learn the skills and get access to the tools and technology they need to live independently and achieve their work and personal goals. The classes focus on orientation and mobility, Braille, adaptive technology and independent living. Students learn how to travel safely and independently inside their homes and in public. They learn how to use alternative techniques and tools to navigate day-to-day tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, home maintenance, organization and personal finance. They also learn Braille to read, write and use technology for email, online shopping and banking, and creating documents. For 60 years, Society for the Blind has enabled people with low vision or blindness to achieve their full potential. The nonprofit provides low-vision eye care, life and job skills training, mentorship, and tools to maintain independence. For more information or to make a donation, go to societyfortheblind.org.

SPREAD A MESSAGE Sacramento resident Ronald S. Javor spent his career working for the state on affordable housing and safe housing issues. He also volunteered his time with local advocacy and service organizations to address homelessness. After retiring, he decided to devote his energies and writing talents to the next generation: teaching children about the impact of homelessness on children in their own community and their families.

Celebrate spring by doing something good for your world. The options are diverse and impactful. Javor recently published his fourth children’s book about homelessness and hope, “Many Houses, Many Homes.” His goal was to help young people understand that all children, even those without homes, have dreams and aspirations. His previous books include “Homer,” “Wendy” and “Jerome.” All are available on Amazon.com. Half of Javor’s profits will go to organizations assisting homeless persons.

SHED THOSE UNEMPLOYMENT DOLDRUMS On Thursday, April 28, the State Employment Development Department, in conjunction with a number of other governmental agencies and corporate sponsors, will host Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet. This regional job fair, held at McClellan Conference Center, is an excellent opportunity for veterans and others seeking employment to hone their jobseeking skills and find employment. As many as 150 employers are expected to be on hand to talk with veterans and others seeking employment in a range of job categories. This is the 10th year that the event is being held. It is expected to draw as many as 300 job seekers. Attendees should dress for success and bring resumes. They will learn about job openings, meet and interview with employers, and participate in professional career workshops. Employers should contact Ryan Perez or John Plane at 227-0301 if they need more information or wish to attend. The event is free for employers and includes two lunch tickets. The job fair is open to all job seekers. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McClellan Conference Center, 5411 Luce Ave. Terry Kaufman can be reached at terry@1greatwriter.com n

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The Highest Honor BEING AT A DEATHBED ISN’T SAD; IT’S A PRIVILEGE

BY NORRIS BURKES SPIRIT MATTERS

s a part-time hospice chaplain, I often get unnecessary sympathy from friends and acquaintances. They say things like “Your job must be so sad.” Or “I can’t say I envy you.” The irony is that I rarely feel sad. Instead, I am honored to be present in that sacred moment when someone takes his or her final breath on this earth. Take, for example, the family that called me on a dreary day last month requesting that I bring a blessing for their dying mother. I immediately hopped in my car and set my windshield wipers on delay to wipe away the drizzle of the indecisive rain. A few minutes later, I rang the doorbell in a home not far from mine. A dour woman in her 60s answered the door. She introduced herself as the patient’s daughter and led me to the kitchen, where she’d been discussing funeral plans with the hospice nurse. As we sat down together, the devoted daughter explained how she’d recently quit her job to take care of her mother.

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“My mother is a lifelong Catholic,” she said, “so she’d appreciate a blessing.” “Where is she now?” I asked. “Sleeping in the master bedroom,” she replied, nodding toward the hallway. “She’s unrousable,” added the nurse. I stood in anticipation they’d join me. “I’m not religious at all,” the daughter said. “You go ahead.” Feeling dismissed, I walked down the darkened hallway with some confusion in tow. I’m a bit unclear what people want me to do in these solo situations. Am I supposed to arouse the loved one like a nurse who awakes her patient for medication? Or should I whisper a prayer so as not to disturb the patient? I also wondered how I would feel in her position. I might be thinking, “I’ve got my eternal questions answered, so I don’t want a stranger bothering me on my deathbed.” Nevertheless, I walked into the master bedroom, filled with the smells of ointments, diapers and the dust of a well-used room. The woman was sleeping peacefully on her back, hands folded across her stomach. I reached out with my index finger to trace the shape of the cross on her forehead. With my touch, she startled awake. I took a step back and smiled. She returned a solemn, unreadable expression. What was she thinking? I was an unescorted stranger in her bedroom. Did she think I was there to do her harm? Was she wondering why she didn’t recognize me?

“I’m Chaplain Norris,” I said. “Your daughter asked me to say a prayer with you.” A gently creased smile edged across her face, giving a hint of understanding. I took a retreating step into the hallway and invited the nurse and the woman’s daughter to join what was likely the patient’s last wakened moment. A minute later, we stood around the bed as the woman blinked in recognition of our intent.

A gently creased smile edged across her face. We joined hands and I cleared my throat to say the blessing. “May you hear the familiar voice of your loved ones, “May you hear the tender call of God’s invitation, “And may you experience the love of both. “Amen.”

With that, our patient shut her eyes. In their closing, I thought I could see traces of the Apostle Paul, who said in 2 Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” As I drove to see my next patient, I noticed the rain had given up for the day. I thought about my friends who say this job would be too sad for them. Sad is the last word I’d use. It’s not sad. It’s an honor. It’s a calling. Norris Burkes is a chaplain, syndicated columnist, national speaker and author of the book “Hero’s Highway,” about his experiences as a hospital chaplain in Iraq. He can be reached at ask@TheChaplain.net n

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95817 TAHOE PARK, ELMHURST 3450 37TH ST 2125 48TH ST 3989 2ND AVE 3915 1ST AVE 2500 51ST ST 3940 8TH AVE 3926 12TH AVE 2730 59TH ST 2709 39TH ST 3500 44TH ST 2216 56TH ST 3738 3RD AVE 2033 36TH ST 4841 V ST 4131 BROADWAY 3216 6TH AVE 3717 7TH AVE 3948 4TH AVE 4224 U ST

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95818 LAND PK, CURTIS PK 3316 CUTTER 2639 FRANKLIN BLVD 2020 21ST ST 621 6TH AVE 2629 HARKNESS ST 2796 19TH ST 1713 BURNETT WAY 2781 13TH ST 1518 9TH AVE 1840 BIDWELL WAY 2555 DONNER WAY 2415 18TH ST 2215 23RD ST 615 FREMONT WAY 2716 10TH AVE 2030 21ST ST 2674 27TH ST 2607 28TH ST 1820 CASTRO WAY 2942 26TH ST 2516 PORTOLA WAY

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960 55TH ST 4131 P ST 740 42ND ST 3803 MODDISON AVE 5400 C ST 1901 49TH ST 4297 D ST 1857 48TH ST 4900 M ST 1146 JANEY WAY 5326 SANDBURG DR 1656 48TH ST 4233 D ST 55 PRIMROSE WAY 5328 H ST 5725 MONALEE AVE 921 41ST ST 510 MEISTER WAY 417 SAN ANTONIO WAY 1139 58TH ST 1441 44TH ST 1357 46TH ST 5904 CAMELLIA AVE

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95822 SOUTH LAND PARK 2205 IRVIN WAY 1501 SHERWOOD AVE 7436 AMHERST ST 1500 ENDRES CT 1448 65TH AVE 7587 SAN FELICE CIR 1422 69TH AVE 7573 SKELTON WAY 7480 HITHER WAY 5501 DANJAC CIR

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Savoring Flavor FOOD MOVEMENT PROMOTES THE PLEASURES OF SLOWING DOWN

BY GWEN SCHOEN FARM TO FORK

ot long ago, my husband and I were walking our dogs when a young neighbor stopped to chat. In the course of the conversation, he asked us our secret to being happily married for 43 years. “We eat dinner together every evening,” I replied. He laughed. I’m sure he expected something far more profound. “It’s true,” I said. “It’s not so much the eating, but we try as often as possible to prepare fresh, seasonal meals from scratch. Then we sit down together to talk about the events of the day. For us, it’s a quiet, unhurried, personal time we treasure. Sure, we might dash off to club meetings and sports afterward, but dinner is an event.” A few weeks later, I found myself sitting in Cafe Dantorels in Curtis Park with Charity Kenyon and Kathy Les, leaders and organizers of Slow Food Sacramento. As they talked about the meaning and focus of Slow Food, I thought to myself, “They get it. They understand why something as simple as dinner is so important.” Slow Food International, the parent organization, is the complete opposite of fast food. It was founded

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by Carlo Petrini in Italy in the early 1980s with the goal of preserving regional traditions, gastronomic pleasures and a slow pace of life: simple things like dinner. The group’s logo is a snail because “it moves slowly, calmly eating its way through life,” according to the Slow Food website. The group gained international attention in 1986 when it protested the opening of a McDonald’s at the Spanish Steps in Rome. The organization now has more than

100,000 members and chapters in 150 countries. Slow Food USA was launched in 2000 and has 200 chapters. The Sacramento group is one of the most active and progressive in the United States. “One of the things we try to do is educate our members about traditional foods from various cultures,” said Les. “That is a Slow Food goal, to preserve our food heritage, to slow down and savor.” That’s a tough goal for a society that thrives on grab-and-go cuisine.

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designation. (A list can be found at slowfoodsacramento.com.) Members frequently sponsor cooking classes, such as a recent Indian food class at Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op taught by Meera Klein, author of “My Mother’s Kitchen: A novel with Recipes.” Guest speakers and teachers are generally experts in traditional cuisines such as Indian, Italian or Spanish. They lead edible bike tours through the city to visit local gardens and bus tours to visit local farms and wineries.

You might also find members doing cooking demonstrations and offering tastings at local farmers markets. “We are especially proud of our School Garden Coalition,” said Les. “It is a network of local schools where we sponsor on-campus gardens. It’s a wonderful way to introduce children to the joys of growing food and nurturing the land.” The difference between farm to fork and Slow Food? “We were here first,” said Kenyon. “Since the beginning, we have been promoting farm to every fork. Our mission is to end hunger and fight poverty through food access.” The lesson? Cook dinner from scratch using whatever is in season at local farms. Gather family and friends around the dinner table. Turn off the television and the cellphones. Talk. Slow down. Savor.

food should be affordable by all while respecting the dignity of labor from field to fork.” Preserving food cultures and heritage foods through education is at the top of Slow Food’s list of goals. The group encourages farmers to grow heritage foods such as heirloom peaches and tomatoes and use sustainable farming methods. It supports restaurants and chefs who support those farming methods. Chefs who follow Slow Food principles are awarded the group’s Snail of Approval

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Share My Ride CARPOOLING IN THE AGE OF SMARTPHONES

BY WALT SEIFERT GETTING THERE

hitchhiker thumbing a ride is the ultimate low-tech way of filling a seat in cars already on the road. Such primitive “carpools” connected willing drivers and would-be passengers in a haphazard fashion. Times have changed. Today, computers and smartphones can match thousands of drivers and potential passengers quickly and efficiently. I’m using the term carpool loosely to include any arrangement that ends up in higher vehicle occupancy. More traditionally, carpools refer to an arrangement in which people who live near each other regularly drive in the same car to work (or take kids to school). Cars without passengers have always been an untapped resource. According to Pete Hathaway, a former executive with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, a good way to beat congestion would to be to fill the thousands of empty seats in cars on freeways. Overwhelmingly, people choose to drive alone. Single-occupant vehicles dominate and clog the roads. Yes, there are carpools, but only about 10 percent of people use carpools despite the cost savings

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and incentives. (And 60 percent of those are “fampools” that consist of a husband and wife or a parent and child.) Carpool lanes, reserved carpool parking at workplaces, and appeals to environmental consciousness all have been employed to boost the numbers. There are problems with carpooling. It requires both effective marketing and large concentrations of residents and jobs to come up with good matches. People have to be matched not only in origin and destination but in working hours. It lacks flexibility. Working late or making side trips on the ride home are no-nos. There are also social issues. Do people want to talk, think or sleep? Who controls the radio and temperature?

New technology can help people looking to share a ride. The Bay Area carpool website 511.org offers a list of “casual carpool” locations and two carpooling apps in addition to traditional ride-matching services.

Cars without passengers have always been an untapped resource. Casual carpooling is an upgrade to hitchhiking. In the Bay Area, solo

drivers pick up total strangers at set locations and drop them off on the other side of the Bay Bridge. Drivers benefit from short lines and reduced fares at toll booths. San Francisco commuters can use mobile apps from two private services: Carma and Scoop. These apps increase the time flexibility of carpooling by delinking morning and afternoon commutes and offering on demand, one-time trips. There are also offshoots of the big, fast-growing “shared economy” transportation companies Uber, Lyft and Sidecar, offering shared ride services called UberPOOL, Lyft Line and Sidecar Shared Rides. As a customer, you can expect a lower fare if you share a ride with

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another passenger headed in the same direction. Half of all Uber and Lyft rides in San Francisco are now through one of these services. Since there is a paid driver, it’s not carpooling in the old sense of “going my way.” The new services appeals to Millennials, especially tech-oriented residents of San Francisco and other cities. No doubt the success of Uber and Lyft has opened more people to the idea of sharing rides with strangers. The new services are not available yet in Sacramento (though UberPool recently expanded to the East Bay). If they are profitable, we’ll see expansions to our region and other markets. Uber is also experimenting with variations on the theme. The UberCOMMUTE pilot program in Chicago allows commuters who aren’t regular Uber drivers to offer up seats in their cars to Uber users. Users get rates even lower than UberPOOL, while drivers get reimbursed for some of their trip costs. Uber gets a cut, of course. In Seattle, UberHOP drivers

pick up passengers at predetermined locations, similar to casual carpooling. There’s ridesharing for longdistance trips, too. Rideshare boards have long been common on college campuses. Online services modernize the rideshare board and expand its reach. But as with other sharing services, the usual and reassuring group affinity of users—fellow students, fellow employees or neighbors—may not be exist. When you think about it, there truly is a gigantic number of unused seats available on the road. Package and food delivery vehicles and other business-owned cars and trucks are prowling the streets and highways constantly. Would it make sense to offer those spaces to others? Technology and transportation are in a time of yeasty transition. Many new concepts will bubble up and be tried. It’s hard to imagine all the possibilities or outcomes.

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Flood Control HOW FOLSOM DAM KEEPS WATER AT BAY

BY DR. AMY ROGERS SCIENCE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

evees, those earthen walls along the American River, do a fine job of keeping the residential neighborhoods of Arden-Arcade and Carmichael dry as long as the amount of water flowing in the river doesn’t exceed 115,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). But more than a dozen times since 1905, flows from 20 to 150 percent greater than that have poured into the American River from its 2,000-square-mile watershed. What protects Sacramento at such times? Folsom Dam. According to Rick Johnson, executive director of Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, Folsom is “the backbone of our flood control system.” Folsom is actually a complex of eight dikes and four dam structures located immediately downstream from the confluence of the North and South forks of the American River. Folsom Dam has nine different official purposes, including municipal water storage, hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, recreation and fishery management.

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Flood control is the dam’s only job with immediate life-or-death consequences. Before the dam was built in the 1950s, the American River’s flow would vary tremendously. During heavy rain or snowmelt, vast quantities of water could enter the river in a short time and flood downstream. Folsom Dam blocks those surges and holds the excess water in the reservoir of Folsom Lake. This provides the double benefit of protecting people and property downriver and storing water for the dry season. Unfortunately, water storage and flood protection are contradictory goals. For flood control, the perfect dam would have an empty reservoir behind it, leaving plenty of room for a deluge. For water storage, the perfect dam would have a full reservoir,

maximizing the amount of water available. Day by day (or hour by hour in times of crisis), people decide how much water to keep at Folsom and how much to release. Keep too little and farmers, fish and municipalities suffer when there’s not enough water. Keep too much and a big storm could overwhelm the dam. The dam’s managers are keenly aware of how that could happen, because in February 1986, it nearly did. The floods of 1986 were caused by back-to-back “pineapple express” storms. Also called “atmospheric rivers,” these tropical storms carry warm, moisture-laden air from the Pacific and dump it, fire-hose style, over Northern California. For the 10 days of the storm period in ’86, sites in the watersheds of the American

and Sacramento rivers recorded 30, 40, even 50 inches of rain. Adding to this unprecedented precipitation, the warm air of these storms brought snow only to high elevations (above 7,000 feet) and actually melted existing snow lower down. Water flow into the American River peaked at more than 250,000 cfs. When Folsom Dam was built, the highest peak flow on record was only about half that. Sacramento’s dam and levees were not designed to handle a weather event of this magnitude. Folsom Lake filled and kept rising. Dam officials faced an impossible choice: Release water into the river and risk overwhelming the levees downstream, or risk overtopping the dam.

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anticipation of a major storm. In the original Folsom Dam, water can be released through eight small outlets that discharge up to 27,000 cfs. Bigger flows are possible only through large gates located near the top of the dam. This means that managers can dump a lot of water fast only when the reservoir is already mostly full. The new dam has big gates at the bottom, so large releases (up to the levees’ capacity of 115,000 cfs) can begin before the reservoir is dangerously high. In a race against rising water, this gives dam managers a head start. During the peak flood season (November to March), Folsom is kept 40 to 60 percent empty. Accurate predictions of future water flows are crucial to effectively managing the reservoir. How do flood managers know when to brace themselves for a big one? Find out next month. Amy Rogers is a scientist, educator, and novelist. Learn more about her science thriller “Reversion” at AmyRogers.com n

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On the Ball THIS SPORTS PAINTER GRAVITATES TO WINNERS

BY JESSICA LASKEY ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

ike Tate can describe his daily life as a sports painter in four words.

“Painting, eating, sleeping,

hustling,” he says from a coffee shop in Lake Tahoe, where he regularly travels by RV to sell his highly sought-after artwork depicting baseball, NASCAR and golf. “I’m always on the lookout for momentous moments in sports,” explains Tate, who got his start at age 15 painting signage and skating rink murals before he moved on to painting houses, warehouses and churches to support his young family. “Part of my philosophy is to capture an epic moment in time, the strength or the emotion of the player, not just another baseball painting.” Tate grew up a San Francisco Giants fan. Now in his mid-50s, he moved from Arizona to McClellan at age 1 and has been in Sacramento Painter Mike Tate

ever since. But it wasn’t until 2014 that he decided to combine his sports passion with painting. “I had just finished painting 30 townhomes in Jackson when I told my wife, ‘I’m going to do something different when I’m done with this project,’” Tate recalls. “My passion has always been fine art, so Carol said, ‘Do it.’ I made a promise to her that I would study the art market for one year before jumping in. I went after it the smart way.” After studying Internet art sales and social media marketing every morning for a year, Tate started the

“hustling” phase of his four-word

if he could look at my portfolio.

away and then came back and said,

career. Today, he’s still going strong.

After he finished, he said, ‘I need to

‘Don’t forget what I told you.’”

“My work was up at five different

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This mysterious chance encounter

of offending you, I want to tell you

stuck in Tate’s mind as he watched

says. “In my first week, I sold seven

to quit painting all this other stuff

the Giants advance to the World

originals. And wherever I go—coffee

(nature scenes like poppies and

Series later that year.

shops, bars—I always carry my

aspens) and go into sports work

portfolio and flip it open and wait to

exclusively.’ In the very back of my

my head, I told my wife, ‘If the Giants

see what happens.”

portfolio, I had some paintings I’d

win, I’m going into full-time sports

done of Giants players Tim Lincecum,

art,’” Tate says. “That way, I could

One such coffee shop selling session

“With the businessman’s voice in

Buster Posey and Sergio Romo. He

ride their coattails for at least a year

“In 2014, I was on a business trip

said, ‘You’re one of the best sports

and build my business.”

in Reno and stopped at Jungle Java,”

artists I’ve ever seen. You need to

Tate says. “I had just grabbed my

focus on that. There’s a big vacuum

clinching the championship, Tate

coffee when a very wealthy-looking

for work of this quality.’ He walked

kept his word and dedicated all of his

transformed Tate’s career.

businessman walked up and asked

tell you something. At the expense

Starbucks in town at one time,” Tate

When the team succeeded in

artistic energy to depicting the Giants

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on their march to victory, including

proceeds to the charity. I couldn’t

a particularly striking portrait of

think for two weeks. That was the

Madison Bumgarner midthrow during

most money I’d ever made in one

the Game 7 pitching performance

night, and the most I’d ever given

against the Kansas City Royals that

away.”

helped win his team the title. Local media took notice of Tate’s

This model of half profit, half donation is one that Tate now follows

work, and suddenly he found himself

for most of his big-ticket paintings,

conducting four TV interviews in

helping raise funds for Make-A-

seven days, including a live, two-hour

Wish Foundation, the Bryan Stow

painting presentation on Channel

Foundation, charities founded by

40 during the airing of the Giants

Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt and

parade.

retired Dodger Steve Sax, as well as

“I sold four prints of that piece when I was on TV while the paint was still wet,” Tate says, his voice still full of disbelief.

local causes like a dog rescue and the Folsom High School football team. “Usually when you’re creative, you don’t want to be put in a box,” Tate

A savvy self-promoter, Tate pitched

says. “But people kept telling me to

his work to Tim Flannery, the Giants’

find my niche, which made me mad

third-base coach (now retired), who

at first. But when that businessman

asked the artist to bring a Bumgarner

told me to stop wasting my time, I

print to a charity concert Flannery

realized there aren’t a lot of sports

was going to play with his band.

artists out there anymore. Now that

“Halfway through the concert, I realized that I could probably sell the

I’ve disciplined myself to the niche, I love what I do.”

original painting to this crowd and put a price of $12,000 on it,” Tate says. “It sold, and I gave half of the

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Pups at Play DOGGY DASH SET TO SCAMPER OFF ON APRIL 9

evening of ballet and contemporary works. For tickets, call School Administrator Marla Quinn at 5525800, ext. 100. The E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts is at 2420 N St. See the students show off their talents yet again at a free performance at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22, at their 2016 Dance Demonstration at Hiram Johnson High School. The performance will include excerpts from “Etudes,” “Coppelia,” “Raymonda,” “The Sleeping Beauty” and “Sylvia,” as well as a partnering demonstration, Regional Dance America pieces choreographed by faculty member Sunchai Muy and company members Julia Feldman and Christopher Nachtrab, and pieces from other dance genres like tap, lyrical and contemporary. Want to see the youngsters, too? The Children’s Division of the School of the Sacramento Ballet will have its annual dance demonstration at Hiram Johnson at 1 and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 24. They will be showing excerpts from classical ballets as well as pieces in tap and lyrical. Hiram Johnson High School is at 6879 14th Ave. For more information, go to sacballet.org

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alk. Stay. Play! Join the Sacramento SPCA for its 23rd Annual Doggy Dash and Bark at the Park Festival at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at William Land Park. Get your tail wagging for the 2k or 5k walk, then stay for the Bark at the Park Festival, where you can enter your canine pal in the Pup Show, high-flying disc contest or the ever-popular pug races. Watch canine demonstrations, participate in a variety of canine contests, visit with pet-friendly businesses, learn about Sacramento-area animal rescue organizations, or just sit back and enjoy all of the animal action. (Pets are welcome, naturally!) Registration fees start at $30 per person and proceeds from the Doggy Dash will help the Sacramento SPCA care for more than 7,000 homeless animals in 2016. Walk registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the Bark at the Park Festival runs from 9 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m. Walk begins at 10 a.m. For more information or to register, call 5042802, go to sspca.org/dash or email specialevents@sspca.org William Land Park is at 3800 W. Land Park Drive.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SYS! The Sacramento SPCA 's Doggy Dash and Bark at the Park Festival is on Saturday, April 9

ON THEIR TOES Find out what the School of the Sacramento Ballet is up to when its Pre-Professional Division presents “Dancing and Desserts” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the ballet’s new

home at the E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts. It’s the company’s first event in the new space! The enchanting evening will feature show-stopping desserts and champagne as well as an amazing

Help the Sacramento Youth Symphony celebrate a milestone and the continuing contributions of its illustrious artistic director and premier orchestra conductor, Michael Neumann, at the 60th Anniversary Gala from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 29, at the Crocker Art Museum. Enjoy an elegant (black tie optional) evening under the stars filled with fine

wine, gourmet food and entertainment provided by SYS musicians and Mumbo Gumbo. A cocktail reception, dinner and entertainment are all included in the $150 ticket price, proceeds from which will help the SYS continue its legacy of instruction and artistic excellence. For tickets and more information, call 731-5777 or go to sacramentoyouthsymphony.org The Crocker Art Museum is at 216 O St.

St.). For tickets and more information, call 808-2000 or go to sacphilopera.org

PERFORMANCE ART

JUST LIKE HEAVEN You’ll positively be in paradise when regional singing group Samantics presents “In Paradisum,” an original requiem written by founder and director Sam Schieber, on April 15-17. A requiem on April 15th? (The “death and taxes” joke is too easy!) But no joke, Samantics will be presenting this ambitious original score that features texts from the traditional Requiem liturgy, the Psalms and the poems of George Herbert. In keeping with the subject matter, the piece will be serious (mostly), but you can count on a few Samantics touches—this is a group that regularly spoofs celebrities complete with ridiculous props, but also brings the big guns with a full choir of 35 tremendously talented voices, plus guest soloists Mark Beams, Brad Bong, Kate Campbell, Natasha Collier, Lesley Hamilton, Maureen Mette, Robert Rennicks, Betty Schneider, Lisa Singh and Madeleine Wieland. There will be a celebratory reception following each performance. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 15, at the Vacaville Performing Arts Center (for tickets to this performance, visit vpat.net or call 707-469-4013); at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in Berkeley; and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, at First United Methodist Church in Sacramento (2100 J St.). For tickets, email tickets@samanticschoir.org

FRIENDS 4EVER What do you get when you put two renowned regional artists, who also happen to have been buddies for more than 40 years, in one room? The

Gary Dinnen's artwork will be on display at Archival Gallery

dynamo show “Decades: New Works by Gary Dinnen and Jay Weldon” at Archival Gallery all this month, with a special Second Saturday reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 9. “Decades” celebrates the friendship between these two different (Dinnen does whimsical ceramic animals, Weldon does watercolors) but equally awesome artists that started 40 years ago. This exhibition marks the first time the two popular artists have shown together in 20 years. For more information, call 923-6204 or go to archivalgallery.com. Archival Gallery is at 3223 Folsom Blvd.

MAY DVORAK BE WITH YOU You might wonder what “Star Wars” and composer Antonín Dvořák have in common, but if you’re the

Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, you know: dynamic music that’s as fun to listen to as it is to play. Check out Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony No. 9 at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, performed by Cleveland Institute of Music graduate Joshua Roman, the youngest principle cellist ever appointed to the Seattle Symphony in its history. The evening will include Dvořák’s brooding Cello Concerto under the direction of conductor Edwin Outwater. The force will be with you when the SP&O presents “Salute to John Williams” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. Let the music of Williams transport you beyond your imagination to new worlds through heart-pounding adventures in a performance of film favorites “Superman,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Harry Potter,” “E.T.” and, of course, “Star Wars.” Both concerts will be held at the Community Center Theater (1301 L

The B Street Theatre lobby will be looking extra festive this month when students from Christian Brothers High School show off their pieces as part of a special workshop presented by encaustic artist Jaya King. The school invited King to be a featured artist (previous featured artists have included Wayne Thiebaud and Gregory Kondos, so King is in good company) to speak to the art students about a career in the arts and inspire them to create a painting using her techniques. After days in the classroom and a mini studio King set up to teach the aspiring artists about encaustic—the ancient medium that involves painting with hot wax—the students created a piece of their own that is now exhibited and for sale at the B Street. Part of the proceeds will go to the young artists and some will benefit the theater’s youth programs. For more information about King, go to jayasart.com. While you’re admiring the art, why not treat yourself to a performance of the world premiere of Robert Caisley’s “A Masterpiece of Comic … Timing,” through April 17? In the Royal Palms Hotel in Scottsdale, Ariz., Danny “Nebraska” Jones is set to write the world’s funniest comedy—as soon as he gets over his melancholy, an ex-girlfriend and an anxious producer. Oh, and it’s snowing in the bedroom. Farce, slapstick and pratfalls come together in this hilarious piece that asks, “What could be funnier than a play about trying to write a play and having that play not be funny?” Mayhem and creative differences collide as the characters—Jones, his neurotic producer Jerry Cobb and Cobb’s assistant, among others—duke it out while they try to create the next hit Broadway show. For tickets and more information, call 443-5300 or go to bstreettheatre. org. The B Street Theatre is at 2711 B St.

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Spring has sprung at the Crocker Art Museum. Don’t miss out on the classical concert, student self-portrait show and more. Starting on April 7 and running through May 22, check out the “High School Self-Portrait Show,” composed of self-portraits of high school artists within our region done in diverse mediums in collaboration with Chalk it Up! and Christian Brothers High School. Congratulate the young artists in person at the reception from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17. The Classical Concert featuring the Gold Coast Trio (violin, cello and piano) at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, will make a believer of you yet. The lively performance will feature violinist Rachel Vetter Huang, cellist Susan Lamb Cook and pianist Hao Huang tackling a vibrant program of works by Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), a contemporary of Andy Warhol, whose work is now on exhibit. (Warhol documented his meeting with Bernstein in his famous memoir “The Andy Warhol Diaries.”) The concert will also include the jazz-infused classic “Café Music” by Paul Schoenfield, which premiered in 1987, the year of Warhol’s death. The concert is expected to sell out, so call 808-1182 to reserve your tickets now. Want to boogie down like in the good ol’ days? The Crocker and event group Unseen Heroes are teaming up again (after a very successful Sacramento Prom Night) to bring you “Art Mix: Studio 54” from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. Inspired by the ongoing Andy Warhol exhibition, the museum will transform into Studio 54 for one night only: Marvel at celebs, linger in the Rock Candy Romper Room or be blown away by the battle of the blowouts when local salons do their best Farrah Fawcett flip or Shaun Cassidy feather. Prizes will be awarded for the chicest 1970s attire, so be sure to strut your stuff on the dance floor. Enjoy food and drink discounts during happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m. and $5 drink specials all night (this event is for guests age 21 and over.) Catch what’s new in the dance world with “HATCH: Dance Works in Progress” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday,

Need a way to get your kids motivated to move? Why not make workouts such as kickboxing, yoga and Zumba for kids a whole lot of fun with Kids Unplugged, a local youth fitness group founded by Sarah Turtletaub? Turtletaub’s philosophy is to get kids to enjoy exercise, instead of dread it, by making her workouts amped up with great music and full of stress-free, noncompetitive joy. Who wouldn’t love to jump around with their friends for an hour? Classes are hosted at gymnasiums around the city: at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays at Bikram Yoga Natomas (3270 Arena Blvd.; no class on April 17); at 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Fitness Rangers (1717 34th St.); and at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Body Lab (4219 Arden Way). For more information, go to kidsucorp.com.

EAT WITH YOUR EYES Do you love food? Do you love film? Then the Sacramento Food Film Festival is made for you. Check it out on April 7-16 at various local locations. The 10-day festival will showcase award-winning short films, documentaries and family-friendly movies, food by the area’s best chefs (including Randall Selland and Kurt Spataro), drinks by celebrated bartenders (Brad Peters of Hock Farm and others), music, art, VIP experiences and more. Why all the festivities, you ask? Childhood obesity is a leading public health concern that disproportionately affects low-income and minority children (40 percent of Sacramento children are obese). For more information and a complete schedule of events, go to sacfoodfilmfest.com.

“A Masterpiece of Comic … Timing” is playing at B Street Theatre. Photos courtesy of Rudy Meyers.

pleasing to the eye and informative to the brain: “Water: More or Less” is available now through the Water Education Foundation and amazon. com. The dynamic duo explore California’s water supply, management, policy and use, and how these are all drastically changing, through stories about real people (including interviews and personal essays by 20 top water leaders) and Taylor’s stunning artwork and photography. To order your copy, call 444-6240 or go to watereducation.org

FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING Marvel at artist Michele Fisher’s ability to capture narratives, symbolism, archetypes and mythology in ceramic at her exhibition “Faces and Figures, The Next Level,” at ARTHOUSE on R. Fisher’s otherworldly realism will have you looking twice at these exquisite pieces. Ask her how she did it at the special Second Saturday reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 9. For more information, go to arthouseonr.com. ARTHOUSE on R is at 1021 R St.

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE What do you get when water journalist Rita Schmidt Sudman and artist and writer Stephanie Taylor team up? A beautiful book that’s both

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April 28. Now in its fifth rendition, HATCH will serve up unique dance courses within different environments at the museum in an inspired interplay between the built environment and kinesthetic sensibility. Developed by Lorelei Bayne, vice chair and dance coordinator in the Department of Theater and Dance at Sacramento State, HATCH presents a variety of original performances by both established and emerging choreographers. This year’s program will feature works inspired by the exhibition “Andy Warhol: Portraits,” as well as a Q&A session with the dancers and choreographers postperformance. For tickets and more information on all Crocker events, call 808-1182 or go to crockerartmuseum.org The Crocker Art Museum is at 216 O St.

For more information, call 422-8783 or email jkpca21@yahoo.com. The Asian Community Center is at 7334 Park City Drive.

SPRING FLING Spring is the time to spruce up your house, so why not decorate with some fresh blooms care of Relles Florist’s Spring Bouquet DIY class at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9? For $35, participants will learn how to make a spring bouquet inspired by both the Western line and European design techniques. Relles will provide the flowers, containers and tools; you bring your own apron. Register in advance by calling 4411478 or going to rellesflorist.com. Relles Florist is at 2400 J St.

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BEAUTY AWAKENS Eager to revel in the beauty of a classic fairytale told in the sweeping strokes of ballet? Don’t miss the Crockett-Deane Ballet Company and the Deane Dance Center’s annual spring production, “The Story of Sleeping Beauty,” April 15-17 at the Center at Twenty Three Hundred. Princess Aurora (danced by Sarah Kroll) and Prince Désiré, good and evil fairies and a cast of your favorite fairytale characters will entertain, while the stunning costumes and sets and music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky will complete the pretty picture. The traditional choreography has been done by Marius Petipa, with additional choreography by director Don Schwennesen. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 15 (a special preview of Act III for $5); at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 (there will be a reception following the evening performance); and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 17. For more information, go to deanedancecenter. com. The Center at Twenty Three Hundred is at 2300 Sierra Blvd.

LEIPZIG OF FAITH You probably never thought you’d get the chance to hear a repeat of

Don’t miss the Crockett-Deane Ballet Company and the Deane Dance Center’s annual spring production of “The Story of Sleeping Beauty"

a concert that happened in 1840, but at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, arrives your opportunity. Organist Ryan Enright will re-create Felix Mendelssohn’s renowned 1840 organ recital in Leipzig at St. John’s Lutheran Church in midtown. The program will feature the accomplished organ musician doing what he does best with the work of Mendelssohn and Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as a bit of improvisation. For tickets and more information, go to stjohnslc.org/concert St. John’s Lutheran Church is at 1701 L St.

VISIT NIHONMACHI Take a step back in time to the days before before World War II and learn about what it was like living in Sacramento’s nihonmachi (Japantown) from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at the Asian Community Center (on the site of the former Merryhill School). Do you remember the “Sumo Tournament” on the 4th of July in Japan Alley, O-bon dancing in

the street and attending Lincoln Elementary and Junior High School? April Ikuma Adachi, Alice Takeda Kataoka, Victor Shibata and Marian Uchida do, and they’re back by popular demand with a multimedia presentation about their experiences living in Japan-town. Prior to World War II, there were more than 50 Japan-towns in California. Today, only three exist: in San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles. For the early immigrants, nihonmachi was the gathering place and haven from the racial prejudice of the broader community. People came from near and far to Sacramento’s then-thriving nihonmachi, which included markets, doctors, dentists, hotels, boarding houses, pool halls, restaurants, a soda factory, a pharmacy and more. This event is presented by the Jan Ken Po Cultural Association, whose mission is to honor the Japanese culture and the foundation of the Japanese American experience by providing activities that educate and stimulate an appreciation of this heritage.

Are you caring for a loved one who is suffering from dementia? Finding yourself wracked with guilt for feeling frustrated, resentful or just plain exhausted? The Triple-R Adult Day Program is here to help with an informative and emotional seminar from 3 to 4:15 p.m. on Friday, April 8, at the Hart Senior Center’s Cypress Room. For many who are taking care of someone with dementia, there can be a feeling of living for two people, and we can find ourselves shorttempered or resentful and then feel guilty and ashamed. In the midst of caring for others, it’s easy to lose sight of how our lives are affected by daily exposure to those in need. This seminar will explore ways to deal with guilt and self-criticism, as well as find ways to lighten up, laugh and let go through honest dialogue led by Julie Interrante. Free respite is available if arrangements are made in advance. Space is limited, so RSVP to calbers@ cityofsacramento.org or call 808-6475. The Hart Senior Center is at 915 27th St.

SIZZLING SEXTUPLET Beatnik Studios ushers in spring with “Six from City,” on display now through April 22. PREVIEWS page 64

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PREVIEWS FROM page 63 The exhibition brings together paintings by six members of a longstanding critique group established by Chris Daubert at Sacramento City College. The artists are Laura Carpenter, Jill Estroff, Ed Forrest, Chris Markel, Christine Nicholson and Stephanie Fry Rallanka. Varying widely in style from expressionist landscape to geometric abstraction, these paintings are unified by expressive intensity and a concentration on surface and gesture. Don’t miss the opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 1. For more information, call 400-4281 or go to beatnik-studios.com. Beatnik Studios is at 723 S St.

GOING NATIVE Passionate about all things plants? Don’t miss the California Native Plant Society’s two April events that are sure to bring out your green thumb. First up is the 2016 Gardens Gone Native Garden Tour from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. Twentythree California native plant gardens in the Sacramento and Yolo county areas will be open to lookie-loos and landscape aficionados to learn from; attendees can even speak with garden hosts and docents about the landscape designs and plants. Registration for the free event is at gardensgonenative. eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Colene Rauh at 717-5517 or clrauh1@ gmail.com. Wild about wildflowers? Then Wildflower Wonders from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at Soil Born Farms is for you. The all-day Wildflower Show and Plant Exhibit will include expert naturalists (who will provide friendly and knowledgeable interpretation at each exhibit), hundreds of fresh-cut native wildflowers, shrubs, trees and grasses on display, as well as stunning photographs of each featured habitat. Activities will include an art table, a scavenger hunt, the Plant Community Food Chain game, a Focus on Flowers table with microscopes available for use, exhibits from the Audubon Society and Soil Born Farms and, last but

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certainly not least, the Native Plant Sale presented by Elderberry Farms. The event has a suggested donation of $5 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information, contact Chris Lewis at 812-2876 or cnpschris@gmail.com. Soil Born Farms is at 2140 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE Is your HVAC system a mystery to you? Demystify your heating and air-conditioning system with the help of SMUD’s informative workshop “HVAC Introduction, Maintenance and Operation” from 9 a.m. to noon. on Saturday, April 9. Learn about the components of your heating, ventilation and airconditioning system and how they work together. In addition, you will learn about the steps you can take to optimize the efficiency of your system, when and how to maintain your system, and when to seek a heating and air-conditioning contractor to perform maintenance, or replace the system. Interested in solar power but don’t know where to start? Check out the “Solar for Your Home” seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27.This workshop will provide expert advice from SMUD’s solar specialists and answer your questions about potential savings, system size and cost so you can decide if solar is the right choice for you. For more information on all SMUD workshops, go to smud.org/workshops. Questions? Call 888-742-7683. Workshops are held at the SMUD Customer Service Center’s Rubicon Room at 6301 S St.

RAISE YOUR VOX The next innovative concert project by Sacramento’s esteemed women’s chamber ensemble VOX Musica is coming up April 2-3. “DECEM: Repose, Reflection and Renewal” will be a musical and spiritual journey in recognition of the 10th season of VOX Musica (“DECEM” means “10”) and will focus on the music of medieval prophetic visionary and composer Hildegard Von Bingen—considered to be some of the

Laura Carpenter's artwork will be featured at Beatnik Studios

finest music produced in the Middle Ages. The concert will include chant, poetry and the strains of medieval music scholar Diane Silva on the vielle, a medieval stringed instrument similar to a violin that is rarely heard. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (1017 11th St.) and at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, at Beatnik Studios (723 S St.). For tickets and more information, call 844-2586 or go to voxmusica.net.

Q&A FOR THE VA Are you a veteran wondering how to buy a home using the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan program? The free workshop presented by Jai Jett and Beth Sherman from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, at the Dunnigan Realtors office on Freeport Boulevard will answer your questions and more.

Mortgage Loan Specialist Jai Jett of Pacific National Lending and Realtor Beth Sherman of Dunnigan Realtors will go over the eligibility requirements, process and benefits of using the VA home loan program for veterans, service members and their spouses and discuss the homebuying process. Reference materials will be provided to take home and all questions are welcome. For more information, contact the organizers at jjett@ pacificnationallending.com or beth@ liveinsac.com. The Dunnigan Realtors office is at 4215 Freeport Blvd. 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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secured to boards with No. 2 pencils.

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And if you squint just the right

way, you might mistake the array of

he restaurant business tends

tables and chairs for a third-grade

to be local. Sure, there are

classroom.

national chains, huge franchise

While Skool’s principals have their

operations and international

tongues planted firmly in their cheeks

conglomerates that run food outlets.

when it comes to design, the food that

And, of course, there’s a handful of

comes out of the kitchen is serious,

nationally known celebrity chefs, with

and seriously excellent.

restaurants in New York, D.C., Las

Each dish arrives at the table

Vegas and a few in their hometowns,

with casual grace, beautifully plated

be it Santa Rosa or Savannah. But

and well portioned. A sampler of

most restaurateurs stick close to

raw preparations ($27) mixes cured

home. So close, in fact, that rarely

ocean trout, amberjack and salmon

does a restaurant owner set up shop

tartare. The trout sits resplendent on

in both Sacramento and the Bay Area.

a thickly grained wood plank, served

That’s why it’s news when a San

with pickled roe, shaved fennel, frisee,

Francisco restaurant opens a branch

tangerine and sliced radish. The

in our humble town.

amberjack gains flavor from eggplant,

I’m talking about Skool on K

pickled mushroom and daikon. The

Street, an offshoot of San Francisco’s

salmon comes potted in a squat mason

Skool restaurant. The new place

jar, mixed with quail egg and ginger

basically has the same menu as

mustard. It’s a decadent little pot.

the original, a heavily Japanese-

A bowl of clams and mussels ($17),

influenced collection of seafood

steamed in sake and served with

dishes. Skool is led by two husband-

lemon grass dashi broth, is one of

and-wife teams: owners/operators

the finest shellfish preparations I’ve

Andy Mirabell and Olia Kedik and

eaten in recent memory. It’s a healthy

executive chef Toshihiro Nagano and

portion of shells without a clunker in

his wife, pastry chef and creative

the batch, and the broth is so lovely

director Hiroko Nagano. Their

you’ll want to soak up every last bit.

experience in running Skool in San

Pan-roasted trout ($25) served

Francisco certainly shows in the new

with broccolini and sunchokes is

Sacramento location. Open only a few weeks, the front of the house and the

Yaki Ika, (grilled squid) from Skool

kitchen already run like a well-oiled machine.

doors down, a vegan restaurant next

wooden tables and chairs and a brief

door. Skool is housed in the storefront

smattering of Japanese kitchen

Street just up from 23rd, a fine

previously inhabited by Anatolian

regalia. The name, Skool, is not just

example of the new Midtown. Across

Table.

a clever play on the term for a group

The space sits set back from K

the street are The Golden Bear, Der

The interior of Skool plays on cozy

of fish but also an inspiration for

Biergarten and Sticky Gator BBQ &

minimalism, with black-and-white

classroom design elements. Menus are

Soul Food. There’s a boutique a few

wall art, a gridlike setup of simple

printed on lined notebook paper and

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beautiful dish. The portion size is spot on for an entrée, and the simple flavors meld beautifully. The kitchen shows amazing restraint in letting the freshwater treat (the only one on the menu) speak for itself without adding much more than a sliced lemon, a spot of chimichurri and an aggressive grind or two of black pepper.

Clever small bites fill nearly half the menu. The mushroom â&#x20AC;&#x153;friesâ&#x20AC;? ($8) feel like a guilty pleasure served with a ridiculous white miso aioli. Deviled eggs ($11) get the Skool treatment when topped with Spanish-style anchovies, flying fish roe and Peruvian chili sauce. Fish ribs, chicken wings and salmon chips round out the small-plates menu and bolster a well-priced and attractive daily happy hour (known at Skool as Detention Hall). Skool is a fine addition to the ever-growing portfolio of Midtown restaurants. Its ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the City definitely shows in the quick and nearly flawless opening here in Sacramento. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy to have this midsemester transfer in our classroom here in the valley. Skool is at 2319 K St.; 737-5767; skoolonkstreet.com Greg Sabin can be reached at gregsabin@hotmail.com n The dining room at Skool

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Jack’s Urban Eats

1800 L St. 447-9440

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

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

Biba Ristorante 2801 Capitol Ave. 455-2422 L D $$$ Full Bar Upscale Northern Italian cuisine served a la carte • Biba-restaurant.com

Buckhorn Grill 1801 L St. 446-3757 L D $$ Wine/Beer A counter service restaurant with high-quality chicken, char-roasted beef, salmon, and entrée salads

Café Bernardo

Frank Fat’s est. 1939

806 L Street Downtown Sacramento 916-442-7092 www.FrankFats.com

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

2115 J St. 442-4388 D Full Bar $$ Middle Eastern cuisine in a Moroccan setting

Lucca Restaurant & Bar 1615 J St. 669-5300 L D Full Bar $$-$$$ Patio Mediterranean cuisine in a casual, chic atmosphere • Luccarestaurant.com

Moxie 2028 H St. 443-7585 D $$-$$$ Eclectic menu in a boutique neighborhood setting

Mulvaney’s Building & Loan

Centro Cocina Mexicana

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

2730 J St. 442-2552

1215 19th St. 441-6022

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

Old Soul Co.

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

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

Crepeville 1730 L St. 444-1100

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

Ernesto’s Mexican Food 1901 16th St. 441-5850

1716 L St. 443-7685

Paesano’s Pizzeria 1806 Capitol Ave. 447-8646 L D $$ Gourmet pizza, pasta, salads in casual setting • Paesanos.biz

Paragary’s Bar & Oven 1401 28th St. 457-5737 L D $$ Full Bar Outdoor Patio California cuisine with a French touch • Paragarys.com

Suzie Burger

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

29th and P Sts. 455-3300

58 Degrees & Holding Co.

The Streets of London Pub

1217 18th St. 442-5858

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

1804 J St. 498-1388

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

L D $ Wine/Beer English Pub fare in an authentic casual atmosphere, 17 beers on tap

Fox & Goose Public House

Tapa The World

1001 R St. 443-8825

2115 J St. 442-4353

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

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

Harlow’s Restaurant 2708 J Street 441-4693 L D $$ Full Bar Modern Italian/California cuisine with Asian inspirations • Harlows.com

Italian Importing Company 1827 J Street 442-6678 B L $ Italian food in a casual grocery setting

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Kasbah Lounge

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

2416 J St. 443-0440

1230 20th St. 444-0307

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

Nopalitos

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

5530 H St. 452-8226

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

The Waterboy 2000 Capitol Ave. 498-9891 L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Patio Fine South of France and northern Italian cuisine in a chic neighborhood setting • waterboyrestaurant.com

Zocolo 1801 Capitol Ave. 441-0303 L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Patio Regional Mexican cuisine served in an authentic artistic setting • zocolosacramento.com

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

Selland's Market Cafe 5340 H St. 736-3333 B L D $$ Wine/Beer High quality handcrafted food to eat in or take out, wine bar

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Star Ginger

EAST SAC

3101 Folsom Blvd. 231-8888

33rd Street Bistro

Thai Palace Restaurant

3301 Folsom Blvd. 455-2233 B L D $$ Full Bar Patio Pacific Northwest cuisine in a casual bistro setting

Burr's Fountain

Asian Grill and Noodle Bar • starginger.com

3262 J St. 446-5353 L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Authentic Thai cuisine in a casual setting

4920 Folsom Blvd. 452-5516

DOWNTOWN

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

400 L St. 321-9522

Cabana Winery & Bistro 5610 Elvas 476-5492 LD $$ Wine tasting and paired entrees. Sunday Brunch 10 - 2. • cabanawine.com

Clubhouse 56 723 56th. Street 454-5656

BLD Full Bar $$ American cuisine. HD sports, kid's menu, beakfast weekends

Evan’s Kitchen 855 57th St. 452-3896 B L D Wine/Beer $$ Eclectic California cuisine served in a family-friendly atmosphere, Kid’s menu, winemaker dinners • Chefevan.com

Español 5723 Folsom Blvd. 457-3679 L D Full Bar $-$$ Classic Italian cuisine served in a traditional family-style atmosphere

Formoli's Bistro 3839 J St. 448-5699 B L D Wine/Beer Patio $$ Mediterranean influenced cuisine in a neighborhood setting

La Trattoria Bohemia 3649 J St. 455-7803 L D Wine/Beer $-$$ Italian and Czech specialties in a neighborhood bistro setting

Les Baux 5090 Folsom Blvd. 739-1348 BLD $ Wine/Beer Unique boulangerie, café & bistro serving affordable delicious food/drinks all day long • lesbauxbakery.com

Opa! Opa! 5644 J St. 451-4000 L D Wine/Beer $ Fresh Greek cuisine in a chic, casual setting, counter service

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

1131 K STREET DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO 916.443.3772

L D $$$ Full Bar Steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef and fresh seafood in an upscale club atmosphere • Chopssacramento.com

Claim Jumper 1111 J St. 442-8200 L D $$ Full Bar Upscale American in a clubby atmosphere

Downtown & Vine 1200 K Street #8 228-4518

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

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

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

Esquire Grill 1213 K St. 448-8900 L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Outdoor Dining Upscale American fare served in an elegant setting • Paragarys.com

Estelle's Patisserie

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

Fat City Bar & Cafe 1001 Front St. 446-6768 D $$-$$$ Full Bar American cuisine served in a casual historic Old Sac location • Fatsrestaurants. com

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The Firehouse Restaurant

10th & J Sts. 448-8960

1112 Second St. 442-4772 L D $$$ Full Bar Global and California cuisine in an upscale historic Old Sac setting • Firehouseoldsac.com

D $$ Full Bar Relax with drinks and dinner in this stylish downtown space

Rio City Café

Frank Fat’s

1110 Front St. Old Sac 442-8226

806 L St. 442-7092

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

L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Seasonal menu of favorites in a setting overlooking river • Riocitycafe.com

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1022 Second St. 441-2211

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

LAND PARK Casa Garden Restaurant 2760 Sutterville Road 452-2809

Morton’s Steakhouse 621 Capitol Mall #100 442-50 D $$$ Full Bar Upscale American steakhouse • Mortons.com

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

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5038 Fair Oaks Blvd. 485-2883 B L D $-$$ Full bar, casual, locally owned European style café with table service from 5 pm and patio dining • bellabrucafe.com

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

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

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

Chinois City Café 3535 Fair Oaks Blvd. 485-8690

D $$S Wine/Beer Dinner served Wed. through Saturday. Reservations suggested.

Tower Café 1518 Broadway 441-0222 B L D $$ Wine/Beer International cuisine with dessert specialties in a casual setting

Willie's Burgers 2415 16th St.444-2006 L D $ Great burgers and more. Open until 3 am weekends

6530 Fair Oaks Blvd. 488-9800 L D $$ Traditional Italian pizza & pasta Family Friendly Catering + Team Parties • romas-pizzaand-pasta.com

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

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

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2924 Freeport Boulevard 443-5154

Roma's Pizzeria & Pasta

Ettore’s

Riverside Clubhouse

Taylor's Kitchen

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

Roxy

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

4321 Arden Way 488-47794

L D $$ Full Bar Asian-influenced cuisine in a casual setting • Chinoiscitycafe.com

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

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The Mandarin Restaurant

2225 Hurley Way 568-7171 D $$$ Wine/Beer Five-course gourmet demonstration dinner by reservation only • Thekitchenrestaurant.com

La Rosa Blanca Taqueria 2813 Fulton Ave. 484-6104 L D Full Bar $$-$$ Fresh Mexican food served in a colorful family-friendly setting

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

2381 Fair Oaks Blvd. 489-2000

Ristorante Piatti 571 Pavilions Lane 649-8885 L D $$ Full Bar Contemporary Italian cuisine in a casually elegant setting

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

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

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

STRAWBERRIES

ENGLISH PEAS

MUSTARD GREENS

This popular fruit, with its fresh aroma, bright red color and sweetness, is a sure sign that spring has arrived in Sacramento. To eat: Eat right out of the basket, or serve with whipped cream or ice cream for dessert.

The pods are not edible, so you must shuck the sweet, tender peas before eating them either raw or cooked. To eat: Steam, boil, blanch or sauté them. They are delicious in pasta with a light, lemony mascarpone sauce.

The leaves of the mustard plant are highly nutritious and have a peppery flavor. To eat: Add a small amount of raw greens to a salad.

MORELS

FAVA GREENS

LEEKS

This mushroom has a strong, nutty, earthy flavor. Its harvest season is short, but you can find dried morels year-round. To eat: Saute gently in butter with chopped shallots, then add cream for a lovely, light sauce.

This vegetable, which is related to onions and garlic, is sweet and delicately flavored. Trim the tough green leaves and use the white stalk. To eat: Use to add flavor to stocks, soups or stews.

Commonly found in Asian dishes, these greens are mildly sweet and buttery. Early in the season, they are tender enough to eat raw. To eat: Use to wrap fish or seafood before cooking.

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LAND PARK LIVING WELCOMES YOU! 3bed/1 BA. 1299 SF. Gorgeous rmdld Kitchen & Bath! Top of the line appliances, New HVAC and more. $465,000 WENDY KAY 916-717-1013 CaBRE#: 01335180 ICONIC L STREET LOFTS! ALMOST SOLD OUT – ONLY 9 LOFTS LEFT! Best Midtown location! City living w/doorman. Models Open. www.LStreetLofts.com MICHAEL ONSTEAD 601-5699 CaBRE#: 01222608 SPECTACULAR TUDOR STYLE HOME! In a desirable location is this updated 4 bed, 3 bath, 2400+/-SQFT, swimming pool, and detached garage! MIKE OWNBEY 616-1607 CaBRE#: 01146313

CLASSIC SOUTH LAND PARK RANCH! Open ﬂoor plan 3/2 was built to entertain. HW ﬂoors in great shape, dual pane windows (plantation shutters) & newer roof too. $419,000 TOM LEONARD 834-1681 CaBRE#: 01714895

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EAST SHORE AT RIVERLAKE! This beautiful 3BD/3BA Pocket home is aglow w/natural light in this highly desirable gated community. $455,000 SINDY KIRSCH & JEANINE ROZA 730-7705 or 548-5799 CaBRE#:01483907;01365413

SOUTH LAND PARK HILLS! Lovely hm with 3 bdrms/2 rmdld bath. Features included gleaming hrdwd flrs & dual pane windows. Over 4700SqFt backyard perfect for a pool & more. $419,000 CHIP O’NEILL 341-7834 CaBRE#: 01265774 BOULEVARD TERRACE/TAHOE PARK! Charming 2bd, in stable area. Hrdwd flrs & CH&A. Lovely lndscpd bckyrd. Winner of realty show “Turf Wars” in recent years. Close to UCD Med Center, shopping & restaurants. $319,000 KARIN LIBBEE 230-6521 CaBRE#: 00862357 SOUTH LAND PARK HILLS! Beautifully updtd Ranch style home w/3 bed, 2 bath +Office, hrdwd floors, fireplace & fully landscaped. MIKE OWNBEY 616-1607 CaBRE#: 01146313

LAND PARK CHARMER! Original 3bd w/frml LR w/frplce, frml DR, & spacious 1938 kitchen. CH/A and cute backyard w/mature foliage. $495,000 SUE OLSON 601-8834 CaBRE#: 00784986

SPACIOUS LAND PARK BRICK TUDOR! Wow! 5+bdrms! The 6th rm is actually a sitting/dressing rm off the Master. Rmdld baths & kitchen. $775,000 SUE OLSON 601-8834 CaBRE#: 00784986

TAHOE PARK! Perfect starter home in Tahoe Park. Open living and dining area. 2 bedrooms & 1 bath on a spacious corner lot. $299,900 THE WOOLFORD GROUP 834-6900 CaBRE#: 00680069, 01778361, 00679593 NEW HOME - RENAISSANCE PARK! Modern & Innovated! Phase 5 Released & Almost SOLD OUT! PHASE 6 COMING SOON! Call for a private showing today! www.newfaze.com/neighborhoods/renaissance-park Starting in Low $200s CECIL WILLIAMS 718-8865 CaBRE#: 01122760 ADORABLE BUNGALOW! Unique and fun! Located in East Sac w/2bed, hrdwds, delightful vintage kitch & bath, family rm opens to wonderful garden. $459,900 PALOMA BEGIN 628-8561 CaBRE#: 01254423

STYLE, QUALITY & CHARM! Desirable Sierra Oaks Ranch! 3bds, w/possible 4th bdrm currently serving as the frml dining rm, 3 full baths, over 2200sqft, CH&A, wood ﬂring & living rm w/frplc. Pool. 2-car garage. $699,000 DEBBIE TOWNE 532-2652 CaBRE#: 01305405

DUTRA BEND CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY! Uniquely styled 3-4bd/3 ba featuring open spaces, sleek ﬁnishes, chef’s kit, lg lot, 3-car garage. SABRA SANCHEZ 508-5313 CaBRE#: 01820635

MIDTOWN MARVELOUS! Bring your pup! Summer will be fabulous on this home's oversized, shaded deck overlooking a spacious yard w/alley access. This New Era Park (Midtown) hm features over-sized rms, frplc, classic hrdwd ﬂrs, & blt-ins. STEPH BAKER 775-3447 CaBRE#: 01402254

STORYBOOK CURTIS PARK TUDOR! 4bd/1.5ba, 1888sf, wood ﬂrs, barrel ceiling, cathedral window, ﬁreplace - POSSIBILITIES. Spacious bkyd. $449,000 MICHAEL ONSTEAD 601-5699 CaBRE#: 01222608

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ARDEN PARK ESTATES RAMBLING RANCH! Great covered patio and pool area. This updated 4Bd/3ba executive style home will "wow" you. Located on a key court with a private feel. MARK PETERS 600-2039 CaBRE#: 01424396

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SOCAP LOFTS-RARE CORNER TOWER UNIT! 2br/2.5ba. Enjoy "birdsnest" views from balcony. Immediate occupancy, in time for the grand opening of Golden 1 Arena. MARK PETERS 600-2039 CaBRE#: 01424396

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