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FANTASTIC RIVER PROPERTY 5.4 acre property! 3 bedroom 2½ bath with beautifully updated kitchen and generously sized dining room. The large family room is perfect for any occasion. The guest house enjoys it’s own legal address and all the features of home. Huge 30 X 36 garage/workshop, gorgeous trees! $899,000 PAULA SWAYNE 425-9715
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DUTRA BEND AT RIVERLAKE Sophisticated home in prestigious Riverlake community. Open Àoorplan with soaring ceilings, remodeled kitchen, bar, shutters, downstairs master suite with 3 closets, dual sinks, jetted tub and separate shower. Loft/possible 4th bedroom, professionally landscaped yards w/brick patio, fountain. 3-car garage, $659,900 ERIN STUMPF 342-1372
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CUSTOM BRIDGVIEW AT RIVERLAKE Amazing remodeled custom home with a most spectacular yard including ‘pebble tech’ built-in pool. Prestigious Riverlake gated community. Beautiful lake! 4 or 5 bedrooms, 3 bahts, marble Àoors, Simonton windows, Anderson slider, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tile roof. Downstairs bed, bath and den! 3-car garage. $721,000 MONA GERGEN 247-9555
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QUALITY SOUTH LAND PARK Weber built home! Beautiful remodeled 4 bedroom home with an enclosed sunroom for extra space Home has a remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Updates include wood laminate Àoors, windows, roof, lights, quartz. New interior and exterior paint. On great street in desirable South Land Park. Pony Express School boundaries. $475,000 MONA GERGEN 247-9555
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WALKABLE-LIVEABLE-LOVEABLE! Wow! 4 bedroom 3 bath (3200sq ft) custom home with an attached guest house (2 Bedroom 2 bath 1270 sq ft) in the rolling hills of South Land Park. Only 5 minutes to midtown restaurants, sports, arts and entertainment. 5 minute walk to William Land Park. One parcel. $945,000 SHEILA VAN NOY 505-5395, CHRIS BRIGGS 834-6483
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Parks and Wreck WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS, WHERE WOULD MCKINLEY PARK BE?
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ix years ago, the thought of my best friend and me restoring and managing two historic cityowned park facilities would have been laughable. But when city budget cuts in 2011 forced the city to consider closing Clunie Community Center, no one in our neighborhood was laughing. Instead, we were panicking at the thought of the beautiful historic building in McKinley Park— which had just celebrated its 75th birthday—closing down. The closure also threatened the McKinley Library branch, which the city had housed in the building for more than 60 years, and the numerous nonprofits that used the center for meetings and events, including many 12-step programs. At that time, the city had recently rebuilt the infrastructure of McKinley Rose Garden, updating the irrigation system and adding curbing and walkways. But in spring 2012, more than half of the 1,200 rosebushes had perished, either during the previous six months of construction or from years of disease and neglect. There were also eight empty perennial garden beds. The future looked bleak, and the city had no plans and no money to complete the project. But they did have a number of summer weddings booked and paid for.
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My home overlooks McKinley Park, and I can see the garden from my second-story home-office window. My friend Lisa Schmidt was on the board of Friends of the McKinley Library, and the possibility of the library branch closing hit her hard. The combination of these losses weighed heavily upon us. The city council gave the parks department six months to find a
nonprofit partner to run Clunie. Lisa and I attended a meeting at which the city detailed the tens of thousands of dollars in annual losses. When no one came forward, it looked like a lost cause. Then Lisa suggested we pencil out a business plan. A few years earlier, we had formed a small volunteerled nonprofit called Friends of East Sacramento. We raised money
through home tours and made donations for parks improvements. Since the organization was already formed, I agreed to consider it. The rose garden was another story. The rental income from weddings could never support the maintenance costs for the garden. And the restoration of the roses and plant materials would require at least another $100,000 of private investment. Both our city councilmember and the city parks department manager at the time were eager for us to take it on. They helped us as best they could to make it happen. Many people contributed to making the two projects feasible. Since we were required to sign two five-year leases with the city, we needed legal representation. Attorney Bradley Elkin of Diepenbrock Elkin Gleason generously donated his time pro bono. Without his expertise, our plan never would have gotten off the ground. The city attorney had no experience with this kind of situation, and we would not have been even remotely protected with the lease terms the city first proposed. Bradley’s great sense of humor was an added bonus. For Clunie, we needed to raise $40,000 just to pay the costs associated with transition of management. My friend Josh Nelson suggested offering banners on the light poles in front of Clunie to honor donors. We had room for eight banners, so each one required a $5,000 donation. Using publicity generated from articles in our publications, within two weeks we PUBLISHER page 8
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PUBLISHER FROM page 7 lined up the donors, most of them either East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce members or friends and acquaintances of mine and Lisa’s. Graphic designer Justin Panson created the beautiful banner graphics for us. Another problem we faced was that the facility was in need of a major cosmetic renovation. We raised another $70,000 to repaint the building, replace carpet, refinish the wood floors and stage, install signage, replace all the light fixtures and furniture, and renovate the entrance garden. Adding to the challenge was that we inherited the building with existing rental agreements in place, and we had to perform the renovations without closing. My friend Claudia Bordin, a designer, was invaluable in getting the project done on time and within our modest budget. Our first hire five years ago was Joe Pane—a retired cop with deep local roots—to serve as our facility manager. His calm personality, along with his mentorship of the young men he’s hired as event monitors, has been a vital part of our success. I also believe God intervened in our project. In the months leading up to the start of our operations, Pastor David Beck showed up wanting to move his Sanctuary Covenant Church to Clunie’s Grand Hall for Sunday worship services. They’ve been our lead tenant ever since, which helped take off some of the financial pressure
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from the start. The church also generously donated to our restoration fund. We now have three additional faith communities that call Clunie home. The rose garden was made possible by special “angel” donors. My friend and neighbor Sue Watkins suggested I approach her parents for the full donation needed for the renovation. She said her dad had camped out in McKinley Park when he moved to Sacramento as child with his family. Ron and Shirley Watkins recently passed away, but their legacy will live on with the gorgeous garden their gift made possible. But money wasn’t all we needed. We were saved by Ellie Longenecker, then active in leadership of the Sacramento Rose Society, who generously donated her time and expertise to buy and plant 600 rosebushes—no small feat as many rose suppliers went belly up during the recession. An expert rosarian, she helped us develop care and maintenance plans that have resulted in extraordinary growth and vigor of both the old and new roses. She had also spent years tirelessly
lobbying the city to replace the aging infrastructure that threatened the garden’s future. Once the garden was completed in late spring 2012, we faced a situation that we had failed to consider. While rental revenues, annual donations and fundraisers were planned to help pay for private weekly lawn and garden maintenance, it didn’t take us long to realize that removing the dead roses, or deadheading, needed to be done every week. Deadheading keeps the roses in continuous bloom for up to eight months a year. So we kicked into gear and recruited volunteers to help. After I crafted a brief training session on technique and trash removal, we asked our volunteers to return each week on their own schedule. Luckily, many of the bushes were
new and small, so the blooms had not yet benefited from the fertilization schedule that first summer. Five years later, we have developed a program that involves hundreds of volunteers. In recent years, we raised funds to hire a part-time staff person to oversee the garden’s care and train volunteers. Recently retired, Lyn Pitts started as a volunteer in 2013, and she proved to be the perfect person for the paid job. Her enthusiasm, hard work and dedication have been vital to the garden’s extraordinary condition. Her pay is modest compared to what she brings to the garden. Without her, we’d never be able to manage what the garden has become. Along the way, we learned many lessons. First of all, the city really has no idea how to be partners with
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volunteers like Lisa and me. While our councilmember, Jeff Harris, has been terrific and most supportive, we still have faced difficulties that made a tough job more difficult. When the McKinley playground was burned in an arson fire in 2012, the new construction activity the next year brought water supply disruptions to the garden. We were never notified in advance. Young roses especially need regular water, and the disruption caused us a good number of rosebushes and other plant losses. The following year, when the new playground restrooms were under construction, the same thing happened again. In this case, we also had unplanned water supply cutoffs inside Clunie. Not exactly fun to deal with when we were hosting weddings and other events, and the restrooms and the kitchen lacked water for hours at a time. Last summer, the installation of water meters by city contractors in the surrounding neighborhood also brought water disruptions, all without any notice.
Another totally infuriating situation occurred when we were completely left out of the city parks department’s efforts to allow amplified music in the park after banning it at the request of a group of neighbors—headed up by my husband—20 years ago. Our policy in the rose garden was to ban amplified sound for weddings to spare neighbors the overflow sound. Technically, the city went through a “stakeholder” review process before removing the ban. But it was insulting that they did not consider us stakeholders or perform any outreach to the affected neighbors. The city also has no enforcement mechanism for permit holders who exceed the sound decibel limits. I’ve repeatedly asked that the ban be reinstated after loud band music has disrupted our weddings. We have been ignored. This spring, as we prepared to sign another five-year lease, we learned that the city plans to install a huge water vault under the ball field between the garden and Clunie. This
is an enormous construction project with a gigantic, 35-foot-deep hole. We decided to delay signing another lease until construction schedules and details are firm. Who can blame us for not trusting the city? The adjacent duck pond reconstruction is a year behind schedule. And the potential disruption to weddings could cost us a great deal of rental revenue we need to maintain our operations. To be sure, Lisa and I have no regrets. But it would be nice if there was more appreciation from the city leaders for what we have contributed. It is frustrating to see Lisa work 20 to 40 hours a week as a volunteer when there is still rampant city waste and spending on new projects. Plus, there is a tendency after five years for folks to take for granted what we accomplished. But we will always know in our hearts that we did the right thing at the right time for our neighborhood. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com. n
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Fun at The Barn POPULAR PUBLIC MARKET RETURNS TO UNIQUE WEST SAC LOCATION
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he second season of Off the Grid Markets has begun at The Barn, the indoor-outdoor venue in West Sacramento’s up-and-coming Bridge District. Every Saturday night this summer, from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday Nights at The Barn will be a gathering place for up to 16 food vendors from all over the region. There will also be music, art and beverages. Beginning June 10, Drake’s Brewing Company will host “Meet the Brewers” every second Saturday of the month. Locally made beer will be available. The Barn is at 985 Riverfront St. in West Sacramento. For more information, go to offthegrid.com/sacramento.
WILL PLAY FOR TIPS Busking—performing on the street for tips—is becoming a hot-button issue in Sacramento as the city decides how to clarify its system. Noise ordinances and the legality of providing “an unsolicited service in exchange for donations” have buskers, officials and citizens confused, so a Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission task force is trying to streamline the process. According to David Sobon, the co-chair of the task force, the latest
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The Barn in West Sacramento will be offering Saturday concerts this summer. Photo courtesy of Rachel Valley. development is an agreement with an international company called busk.co, the first mobile app for street performers. He expects Sacramento buskers will have a working website and app soon. The task force submitted a proposal to the city last month outlining how the website, busk.co/sacramento, would provide order and information to performers and patrons. A code of conduct will be available, as well as a list of registered buskers with profile photos. Performers will need to register to be allowed to continue busking.
Busk.co offers features like cashless tipping, the sale and distribution of music, a map of buskers around the world, a live display of buskers performing near you and contact information to book a street performer for an event. The city will hand out printed materials to active buskers, to inform them about the new program, and signage that performers can display while “live” (a concept based on Music Under New York, which schedules musical performances in the New York City subway).
DINER EN BLANC WAIT LIST NOW OPEN Meeting at a secret location to eat a gourmet meal with friends dressed all in white sounds like something out of a fairy tale. You can live it on Oct. 7, when Diner en Blanc returns to Sacramento for the second time. Diner en Blanc started in 1988 when its founder, Jacques Pasquier, decided to hold a dinner party to reconnect with friends upon returning to Paris and so many people wanted to attend that he asked them to dress all in white so that they would be
Diner en Blanc returns to Sacramento this fall. easily recognizable. The concept has expanded to more than 70 cities in 25 countries. Sacramento is one of only three cities in California that host Diner en Blanc. Invitations to this year’s event will be released in late summer. If you attended last year as the primary ticket holder, you’re already invited. If you didn’t attend last year, you can get on the waiting list at sacramento. dinerenblanc.com/register. Participants must bring their own gourmet meal, portable tables, chairs, linens and dishware to the event and dress in all-white attire. “Unlike other events, guests are not just spectators. They must directly participate,” explains communications consultant Christine Ault, one of the event’s organizers.
Another twist of this secret soiree? The location is kept mum until the last minute. “Guests choose from a selection of departure points when they purchase tickets and are escorted to the secret location by volunteers the night of the event,” Ault says. For more information, go to sacramento.dinerenblanc.com.
THE THREE R’S Land Park got a little more chic in March with the opening of R Cubed Lifestyle, an interior design store, on Riverside Boulevard. R Cubed stands for “Renovation, Restoration and Refinement,” three words that store owner Shannon Gilley uses to guide her purchases for the eclectic world within.
R Cubed is now open in Land Park.
“Because of my passion for design, repurposing items in unique ways and desire to create a home that is texturally pleasing, I decided to open R Cubed Lifestyle,” explains Gilley, who also designs jewelry. “My goal was to bring unique items to Sacramento—pieces that you wouldn’t find anywhere else. We carry clothing from a Bay Area designer, furniture from around California, repurposed pieces from Europe, plants from local grower Matsuda’s, fresh cut flowers, greeting cards from a husband-and-wife team and more.” High-end denim from Citizens for Humanity, candles, hanging art and bamboo blankets for the whole family are just some of the things you’ll discover as you wander around. “I wanted R Cubed Lifestyle to be a shopping experience, including a space for children, a cup of coffee or water as you walk around and a place you want to return to time and again,” Gilley says. Even better? A portion of each purchase goes to the patron’s choice of three local nonprofits. For more information, visit rcubedlifestyle.com.
R Cubed Lifestyle is at 3214 Riverside Blvd.
SELLAND’S OPENS ON BROADWAY Selland’s Market-Cafe on Broadway opened on April 28—a welcome addition to the restaurant group’s empire of delicious, farm-to-fork fare. Selland Family Restaurants bought the 15,000-square-foot building two years ago and originally announced that it would move its high-end restaurant The Kitchen (located on Hurley Way) to the space. But vocal customers and family members eventually prevailed upon owner Randall Selland to open a third outpost of his wildly popular Selland’s Market-Cafe instead to match the neighborhood’s demographics and desires. The eatery can accommodate 200 patrons indoors and out with a massive kitchen that promises a speedy preparation pace (order to delivery within 20 minutes). The building is also now home to a full
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bakery, which provides baked goods for The Kitchen and OBO’ Italian Table & Bar (Selland’s Folsom Boulevard venture). Selland’s Market-Cafe will share space with building tenants Silva Stowell and West Sacramento’s Bike Dog Brewing tasting room, which is slated to open this summer. Selland’s Market-Cafe is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. It’s at 915 Broadway. For more information, visit sellands.com.
HE, ATHLETE Natomas resident Josh Mathe isn’t just a nutritionist, fitness expert and ultra-endurance athlete who owns One10 Performance & Nutrition in Midtown. He’s now added “author” to his résumé for the second time. His new book, “I, Athlete,” is available now.
The book is designed to be an inspirational and practical guidebook for how to find and harness your inner athlete. After his first book, “In the Footsteps of Greatness” (about his experience running the 212-mile John Muir Trail), found success, Mathe realized that his ability to tell a story wasn’t enough. He wanted to inspire others as well. “‘I, Athlete’ is my answer to people wondering if they’re capable of doing something like conquering the John Muir Trail,” Mathe says. “It’s a resounding yes! We are all capable of doing so much more with our bodies and minds than we think we are.” The book is designed to be an inspirational and practical guidebook for how to find and harness your inner athlete—whether you’re scaling a mountain or working out for the first time.
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Selland’s Market-Café on Broadway is now open.
42nd Street Design was previously located at Kerrie Kelly Design Lab in East Sacramento. The new showroom will be able to accommodate the interior accessories—lighting, furniture, rugs, art and other home decor—owner Kerrie Kelly has always dreamed of. “We are so excited for 42nd Street’s next step,” Kelly says. “This brand grew out of a need for beautiful, customizable furniture. We can’t wait to share that with our friends and family here in Sacramento.” Another Kelly-created venture, Loft Media Group, will cater to the design industry and lifestyle brands through social media management and editorial content generation. With the digital marketing firm and furniture brand sharing the new location, Design Lab on Elvas Avenue will be able to focus solely on residential and commercial design. 42nd Street Design will open this month at 1221 19th St. For more information, visit kerriekelly.com.
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“I, Athlete” is available for purchase on Amazon and Kindle. For more information, visit joshmathe. com. One10 Performance & Nutrition is at 2801 T St.
FREE ZOO ADMISSION If you have kids between the ages of 2 and 11, now is the time to take them to the Sacramento Zoo. Wells Fargo Wednesdays will offer youth free entrance to the zoo with each paid adult admission on the first Wednesday of every month in 2017. “It’s with the support of organizations like Wells Fargo that we’re able to remain a strong and accessible part of the Sacramento community,” says Kyle Burks, the zoo’s director and CEO. School groups looking for reduced fare may also apply for the Wells Fargo Wednesday Field Trip
Scholarship. One school group will be selected each month. Stay tuned for a special Wells Fargo Day on a date to be decided that will include free sno-cones, activity stations, animal encounters and themed enrichments. For more information, call 808-5888 or visit saczoo.org. The Sacramento Zoo is at 3930 W. Land Park Drive.
KERRIE KELLY EXPANDS This month, Kerrie Kelly Companies celebrates the expansion of two branches of the brand: the flagship location for a custom furnishings company, 42nd Street Design, and the headquarters for a new boutique digital media firm, Loft Media Group, both housed at 19th Street and Capitol Avenue in Midtown’s Handle District.
The winner of the 2016 Calling All Dreamers competition, Oblivion Comics and Coffee, officially opened its doors on 11th Street on May 10. Downtown Sacramento Partnership’s annual competition encourages entrepreneurs to compete for the chance to open a store Downtown with the help of a business startup package that includes up to $10,000 in matching funds and access to marketing, design, legal and accounting services. Oblivion Comics and Coffee is the brainchild of locals Laura Benson and Neil Estaris. They were inspired by Oblivion Bar from DC Comics. Oblivion features new, vintage and independent comics, craft coffee from Chocolate Fish Coffee and artisanal toast. Check out Oblivion Comics and Coffee at 1020 11th St. Tell ’em Superman sent you!
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SMUD GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR NONPROFITS June 26 is the deadline for nonprofits to apply for SMUD’s new community sponsorship program. The program, known as Shine, will give grants of $5,000 to $100,000 to organizations working to improve neighborhoods in the Sacramento region. SMUD says it is primarily interested in proposals in the areas of neighborhood revitalization and cleanup, STEM education, the environment and general beautification. In the past six months, SMUD awarded three pilot sponsorships to local nonprofits: Downtown
Sacramento Partnership, for its program to light up K Street Mall and St. Rose of Lima Park; Mutual Assistance Network of Del Paso Heights, to create the College and Sports Academy of Del Paso Heights; and Wellspring Women’s Center, to renovate its kitchen. SMUD will hold an informational session about the grant program on Wednesday, June 7. It starts at noon at the SMUD Customer Service Center at 6301 S St. To RSVP, email rsvp@smud.org. For more information about the Shine program or to apply, go to smud.org/Shine. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n
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Billion-Dollar Budget CITY SPENDING TO INCREASE 25 PERCENT OVER FIVE YEARS
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$412.9 million this year to $515.9 million in 2023, a 25 percent increase in operations spending over five years—a spending pace that’s more than twice the inflation anticipated during that period. But here’s the sobering kicker: The city’s projected spending levels
and deficits don’t factor in any increases in employee pay even though all but two of the city’s many labor contracts expire on June 30. Will the city council exercise some budget discipline in the pending labor negotiations? There is no reason to expect it will. Pay hikes agreed to in
new labor pacts will not only deepen the city’s red ink in the near term; they’ll deepen the city’s alreadyballooning pension liabilities since pension payouts are determined by the salaries of employees in their final few years of employment. (More about
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SPEND IT ALL The city council has been on a spending binge this year, approving ad hoc spending as the whim strikes it and paying lip service to the annual budget process that requires making hard choices among competing spending priorities in the face of limited resources. The council has decided it wants to have it all and it wants it all now. There’s a substantial budget surplus from the prior fiscal year? Spend it on the mayor’s new homeless program. Want a new program to fund entrepreneurial art endeavors? Fund it. Complaints of deteriorating morale in the police department? Fork over $1.3 million in one-time bonuses to police. How about $950,000 more each year for internships for high school students? Good idea. And $300,000 annually on a new legal defense fund for illegal immigrants? Sure, why not? What’s so astonishing (and infuriating) is that each of these spending decisions entailed virtually
no discussion of the city’s looming budget deficits. By caving in to proponents of the cause du jour, the council has abandoned any claim to budget responsibility. If Sacramento families spent money the way the city council has been spending taxpayer money this year, we’d see families lining up around the block at the federal bankruptcy court downtown. Why are the city council and staff acting so recklessly in the face of the coming budget meltdown? It has everything to do with the scheduled expiration of the Measure U one-halfpercent “temporary” sales tax hike in March 2019. (It was approved by voters in 2012.) The implicit, highly cynical strategy of the council is to make the budget problems of the city so dire without the $43.7 million of revenues that Measure U is currently bringing in that city voters will be stampeded into voting to extend Measure U when the council puts it before city voters next year.
MEASURE U STRATEGY The more the council increases the city’s baseline spending, the more painful the loss of Measure U revenues will appear to voters next year. It’s one of the reasons the council has consistently rejected city staff’s repeated advice to set aside a portion of Measure U’s revenues to fund a “transition reserve” that would soften the budgetary impact of Measure U’s expiration. The council doesn’t want to soften the impact of Measure U’s expiration. It wants to double down on it. It’s a dangerous political strategy that does a grave disservice to the city voters who
trusted city leaders when they were assured that Measure U would be a temporary tax to help the city over the hit to city revenues caused by the recession. But city tax revenues are booming again and have been for several years. The two major drivers of city revenues—the property tax and the sales tax, which together make up 49 percent of all city revenue—are expected to grow 5 percent and 5.4 percent, respectively, next year, according to city officials. Total general-fund city tax revenues— excluding Measure U taxes—are now 15 percent higher than they were in 2012 when Measure U was approved by voters and are projected to continue to grow at double the rate of inflation. With city revenues from all sources booming, the council is breaking faith with city voters on Measure U and trying to frighten voters into renewing a tax hike that has outlived its original justification. Keep in mind that Measure U was sold to city voters in 2012 as a measure that was projected to bring in $28 million per year for six years. But within a year of Measure U’s passage, local media outlets were reporting on how the city had grossly underestimated how much it stood to collect under Measure U (“Measure U Provides Unexpected Windfall for Sacramento,” The Sacramento Bee, Feb. 14, 2015). In the first full year of the Measure U tax hike, the city collected $41.5 million in Measure U taxes—48 percent more than the city had represented to voters. Under the city’s proposed budget for next year, Measure U is projected to bring in $46.5 million, 66 percent more than
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the city had originally projected. Is it any wonder why many people are skeptical of the stories told to them by city officials? It was an open secret at City Hall, from the day after Measure U was passed in 2012, that the city council would ask voters to extend Measure U in 2018. Councilmembers were overheard joking about it. The only people who believe in “temporary” tax increases anymore are small children and the congenitally gullible.
THE CITY’S PENSION NIGHTMARE But it’s hard to overstate the problems presented by the city’s unfunded pension liabilities. They’re huge and growing. With the recent decision of the CalPERS board to reduce forecasted earnings on its portfolio from 7.5 percent to 7 percent, CalPERS has put the city on notice that its pension costs are poised to explode. According to CalPERS, the city will experience a $62 million increase in its pension costs over the next five years, increasing from $67 million currently to an unsustainable $129 million. Given the eight-year phase-in of the CalPERS action, the city’s annual pension bill is projected to hit $148 million in 2025. But that’s not the whole hoary story. Most pension experts consider CalPERS’ 7 percent earnings forecast to be a politically driven estimate that is still grossly overstated. Many believe that a 6 percent earnings assumption is more reasonable. If CalPERS’ actual
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CITY HALL FROM page 15 earnings lag 1 percent below its latest 7 percent return assumption, the city’s annual pension bill could hit a bankruptcy-inducing $300 million. Just how big is the city’s unfunded pension liability? Well, according to a June 30, 2016, city financial statement, the liability has increased from around $500 million to $650 million, but that was based on a presumed 7.65 percent earnings assumption. Based on the new 7 percent CalPERS earning assumption, the city’s unfunded pension liability is probably several hundred million dollars higher than that today. We know that at a 6.65 percent earnings assumption, the city’s unfunded pension liability would blow past $1 billion. At a 6 percent earnings level, it would approach $1.5 billion. Within the next six years, absent pension reform, the city’s annual pension bill is expected to increase to 24.2 percent of the city’s total general-fund spending (up from 14.9 percent next year), crowding out a
Make no mistake: The city is, indeed, facing dire financial straits in future years. But its budget difficulties are, to a large extent, of its own making. There are a number of clear actions the city can take to deal with them without needlessly frightening voters into renewing Measure U. But the actions will require major changes in the ways the city operates and will take political courage to carry them out in the face of entrenched opposition. First, the mayor should set aside his philosophical opposition to contracting out government services when to do so would significantly lower taxpayer costs and/or provide higher levels of service. The city’s own management consultants have advised the city to consider outsourcing ambulance services and residential garbage pickup. Basic park maintenance, parking operations, convention center and theater operations and fleet management are also attractive outsourcing candidates. Second, the council must rein in unsustainable increases in salaries, supplemental pay items and overtime until total compensation of employees (salary plus all benefits) comes back into alignment with comparable pay packages offered in the private sector. It’s unfair to taxpayers and ruinous to budgets for local government to consistently pay above market labor rates. By adopting a system of “managed competition,” selected city departments can be required to compete head-to-head with private contractors for work currently performed by the city, a process that has served to reduce costs in cities where it’s been implemented. Third, the city must, through executive action and tough labor negotiating, finally get a handle on multiple layers of waste in the fire department, including eliminating the costly requirement that all ambulance workers be cross-trained as firefighters, the requirement that a fire engine accompany every
ambulance call and overstaffing fire engines outside of the urban core. Fourth, a pension case currently before the California Supreme Court is expected by many to result in a ruling that would grant cities the flexibility to rein in their currently unsustainable pension costs. The court may repeal the so-called “California rule,” which currently prevents governments from modifying future, unearned pension benefits after an employee is hired. If the California rule is repealed, the city should move quickly to reduce pension benefits for its existing employees with respect to pension benefits not yet earned or vested, while preserving reasonable pension benefits at a level the city could afford without slashing public services. Every city labor deal currently being negotiated should permit to reopen negotiations in the event the court repeals the California rule. Fifth, the city’s $363 million liability for retiree health care benefits is coming home to roost as more and more baby boomers retire from the city workforce. A trust fund set up to cover such costs is 93 percent unfunded. The city should phase out such benefits for higherincome retirees, as well as for lowerincome retirees who’re eligible for subsidies under Obamacare or health care tax credits under Trumpcare. Sixth, with total city liabilities more than doubling in the past five years, from $1.2 billion to $2.5 million, the city badly needs a timeout on new borrowings. Once existing city debt is paid down and city revenues grow organically to the point where resumed borrowing is prudent, the moratorium on new debt could be lifted. Finally, the council needs to develop the discipline to “Just Say No” to the endless line of special pleaders who are always, but always, asking for a chunk of the city treasury. Craig Powell is a retired 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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Dot Marks the Spot MAPPING WHERE PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO SEE PUBLIC ART
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n the April Issue of Inside Publications, I wrote about a public workshop that sought input about the future of public art in downtown Sacramento. On April 5, the city hosted a second workshop to build upon the momentum of first and to continue the discussion about public art’s ability to connect West Sacramento and Sacramento. The two cities, in conjunction with Crocker Art Museum, held the town hall meetings to explore how public art can help connect the two cities. According to consultant Neal Payton of Torti Gallas + Partners, the plan is to infuse the downtown area with public art. The arts commission will consider input from workshop participants when it chooses artists and locations for future public art. At the first workshop, attendees pinpointed potential locations for and types of public art. Their selections were displayed on maps overlaid with circles, like the epicenters of earthquakes of different magnitudes. It was obvious that dots had been pinned all over the map. “We tried to collate them into a kind of report,” said Payton. “The bigger the dot [on the map], the more people said art ought to go there.” According to that report, the biggest dots surrounded future streetcar stations, and the most
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related to public transportation at the Sacramento Valley Station to signify to travelers the importance of the Capitol. The O Street Overpass and Sacramento River Bike Trail, locations along K Street, especially near Old Sacramento’s 2nd Street entrance, and blocks between 16th and 19th and J and L streets were highlighted during the first workshop. “These ideas came through loud and clear,” said Payton. Jordan Venema can be reached at jordan.venema@gmail.com. n
19 SPOTS FOR ART Workshop participants pinpointed these locations for future public art: • O Street Overpass and Sacramento River Bike Trail • Crocker Art Musuem • 3rd and N streets • Front and K streets • 2nd and K streets • Sacramento Valley Station • Sacramento Downtown Commons • 3rd and L streets • 3rd Street and Capitol Mall Dianne Cripe is the city's Art in Public Places Administrator, shown by Archie Held's sculpture by City Hall. common types of public art mentioned included water or light. “That was a good lesson for us,” said Payton, “to think of how to use water in clever ways.” The entire Capitol Mall was another extremely popular location for public art, particularly in front of
the Capitol. Many people requested some kind of performance stage or space on Capitol Mall. Other popularly identified locations and types of public art included light installations along Tower Bridge to further illuminate one of Sacramento’s existing icons, and art
• 9th Street and Capitol Mall • 7th Street and K Street Plaza • 7th and 8th/H streets • 10th and K streets • Sacramento Convention Center • 16th and J streets • 17th and L streets • 19th and L streets • 19th and J streets
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Right-Hand Man YOU’VE GOT TO GO THROUGH HIM TO GET TO THE MAYOR
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here is nothing about Mike
help him for free. McKeever doesn’t
McKeever that suggests power
need the job. Three months after
or authority or arrogance.
starting at City Hall, McKeever and
His manner is friendly and relaxed.
his wife left for Europe for several
He is a good listener. And he is
weeks—unthinkable for many chiefs.
a tremendous talker, favoring
They toured Scandinavian and
thoughtful and complete sentences,
Baltic capitals and searched for the
nothing boastful or pushy, making his
Northern Lights. They didn’t find the
point like a social-science professor in
Northern Lights, but they enjoyed
a calm, positive, old-fashioned way,
themselves.
punctuated with a smile.
“This is a good job to come back
McKeever is chief of staff
to,” McKeever says. “The mayor
for Sacramento Mayor Darrell
encourages strong opinions, but
Steinberg, which makes McKeever
he listens and is willing to change
one of the most important people at
his mind. He goes very hard all the
City Hall. His access to the boss is
time. When I start the day, I feel like
second to none, and anybody who
I’m 30 again. But when I’m done,
wants anything from the mayor
sometimes I feel like I’m 90.”
understands McKeever can make those needs known. Like every chief of staff, McKeever must be careful when he speaks, because when he opens his mouth, the words are linked to Steinberg. This includes occasions when McKeever is required to say something Steinberg himself doesn’t want to say, such as when he can’t accommodate certain people and
Mike McKeever is Mayor Darrell Steinberg's chief of staff.
wants them to go away. “We’re a good match because we share two core values,” McKeever says. “We both believe that for good change to happen, decisions have to be based on facts. And change
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requires multiple factions to work together.”
“When I start the day, I feel like I’m 30 again. But when I’m done, sometimes I feel like I’m 90.”
Many chiefs are sycophants, hired because they deeply admire their
When Steinberg called McKeever
bosses, even adore them to the point
last summer and started to talk about
appointed officials to mayors to state
of something like a crush. They
the chief of staff job, McKeever he’d
legislators to the governor, members
never, never push back or disagree.
help but didn’t want a real job. He
of Congress and the president—has a
Others are hired for loyalty rather
was 61 and planning his retirement as
chief of staff. There are hundreds of
than brains. Many chiefs of staff work
director of Sacramento Area Council
them in Sacramento. But there’s no
relentless hours with a sense of fear
of Governments, a regional joint-
good way to create one. No schools
and desperation hovering over them.
powers agency that studies growth
Every significant politician—from
teach the craft of being a chief of staff.
McKeever works hard but isn’t
and transportation across six counties
desperate. He respects his boss, has
and 22 cities in the region. He was
known him for years and offered to
with SACOG for 12 years. CITY page 22
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to disappear but was to make no
He cut billions as the State Senate
commitments for a year. My life was
leader in the recession. He finds
going to be about kids and grandkids
efficiencies. He’ll never put the city
and coaching basketball and learning
budget in jeopardy.”
to speak Italian.” Steinberg pursued McKeever for three months, leveraging their
With his $55.85-an-hour chief, Steinberg has brought the city at least one bargain.
common visions, values and energies and noting how much fun McKeever would have working for one boss
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Eventually, McKeever relented and accepted an annuitant’s pay of $55.85 per hour once his state retirement benefits began. McKeever loves planning—he was a planning consultant in Oregon before joining SACOG—but is pretty good at politics. As chief of staff, he must
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FRIENDSHIPS BURNETT MILLER & WAYNE THIEBAUD Art and tennis keep these two pals together Burnett Miller’s roots run deep in Sacramento. His family founded Burnett & Sons, a millwork and lumber company, in 1869. Miller served on the city council from 1971 to 1977, representing District 3. In 1982, he was selected by the city council to serve as mayor through 1983. Now 94, he lives with his wife, Mimi, in East Sac. They are both art philanthropists. Wayne Thiebaud is a world-renowned painter, famous for his colorful works depicting commonplace objects— pies, lipsticks, pastries and hot dogs—as well as for his landscapes and figure paintings. He is 98 and lives in Land Park. The two friends disagree on when they first met. Miller thinks it was in the 1960s, while Thiebaud thinks it might have been in the early ’40s. Either way, they have had a very long and deep friendship.
How did you first meet?
How are you different?
MILLER: I recall it being through the Artists Contemporary Gallery and through mutual friends, including Jean Runyon. THIEBAUD: My thought was that it was through the Crocker Art Museum.
MILLER: My business career is very different than Wayne’s concentrated occupation as an artist. THIEBAUD: Burnett is faster and better on the tennis court.
What do you enjoy doing together? What do you two have in common? MILLER: Conversations, politics, philosophy, art and books. THIEBAUD: Art, books and playing tennis at Sutter Lawn Tennis Club.
MILLER:We love to play tennis, discuss our interests and the books we are reading. THIEBAUD: We love to eat, drink and discuss issues of the day.
What do you like best about each other? MILLER:Wayne is bright and modest—given his world-class reputation— and has numerous interests. THIEBAUD: I admire that Burnett has done so much important community work. And that he tells funny travel stories.
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John Frisch OTHERS GOLF; HE VOLUNTEERS
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hen it comes to volunteering (and to life in general), John Frisch’s philosophy is pretty simple. “You’ve got to show up,” says Frisch. “The most important thing about being a volunteer is the same for work, the same for going to the gym, the same for being on a board: You have to show up if you’re going to get any benefit out of it. Amazing things happen when you’re present.” Frisch has been remarkably present during his life, whether in his job as senior managing director of commercial real estate company Newmark Cornish & Carey, or on the board of directors for numerous nonprofits. “My volunteer passions are social services, education and community development,” he says. “I want to help make the region a little better, and there’s still a lot of work to do. Plenty of people out there need help.” Frisch serves on the boards of The Salvation Army, Sacramento Metro Chamber, Active 20-30 Club, Rotary Club of Sacramento, Sutter Hospitals Foundation, Fairytale Town, American River College Foundation Board and more. He recently led The John Frisch Salvation Army’s $7.4 million capital campaign. (“The Salvation Army most,” he says.) And he co-chaired the and 2013 Sacramentan of the Year. is my number-one passion because regional capital campaign for his alma And to think none of this might ever they help the people that need it the mater, UC Berkeley. (He and his wife, have happened. Maggie, also an alum, still attend “My volunteering happened kind home football games.) of by accident—the best things in my With all of this giving back, it’s life have,” the Arden resident admits. no wonder that Frisch was the first “Maggie and I moved to Sacramento recipient of the Trainor Fairbrook in 1976, and I went to work for Humanitarian of the Year award her father selling lumber at Arden in 1995 and was named the Metro Lumber Co. Because he was a very By Jessica Laskey Chamber’s 2005 Volunteer of the Year active Rotarian, he strongly suggested Giving Back
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I get involved in the Active 20-30 Club (young men’s Rotary). I’d never been involved in a service organization before, and I found out I loved it. I loved the people and I loved the things we did. My best friends are still the people I met in 20-30 and Rotary.”
“My volunteering happened kind of by accident—the best things in my life have.” That camaraderie has served Frisch well over the years: He says that his “social life and service life are very intertwined.” And he’s discovered a sense of purpose in supporting a cause not just financially, but with his time and attention. “People ask me how I can spend so much time going to board meetings,” Frisch says. “The answer is easy: I don’t play golf. A lot of people spend a half day a week at least playing golf. I spend a half day a week at least in volunteer activities. I don’t sit around thinking, ‘Gee, I really want to give back.’ Here I am.” For more information on The Salvation Army, go to salvationarmyusa.org. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n
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Love and Marriage THEY MET, FELL IN LOVE AND REMODELED
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hen Kevin West and Kimberly Parsons West met two years ago, they had something in common. Kimberly is a designer at Design Galleria by Valentine, and Kevin needed help updating his home, a 2,500-square-foot ranch-style house in Carmichael. Soon, ideas for the remodel were percolating. So was love. Now married, they live together in the newly renovated house.
“We dove right into this and started drawing up the plans right away,” Kimberly says. “That’s what happens when you meet a designer.” Kevin is a car guy. So the first project they tackled was the conversion of the garage into a man cave. It received new garage doors, a coat of epoxy on the floor, a climatecontrolled interior, new sheetrock and LED lighting. Now, Kevin has a workout area and a special place for his Corvette.
Rather than altering the home’s original footprint, they chose to redo the interior and exterior and landscape the front yard. They repainted the outside of the house and added a new roof, windows and service lines, including sewer, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical. The new water purification system uses granulized citrus peels and charcoal. The front doors were custom made of mahogany. In the front yard,
pavers and plants created a lush new look. For the interior, Kimberly focused on a clean, modern look. The style of the 1961 home was midcentury modern—and it needed lots of updating. During the planning process, she kept a notebook filled with the couple’s ideas. Today, the neatly tabbed tome is 5 inches thick, and it details numerous trips to San Francisco design centers and inspiration from online sources.
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THE COUPLE WANTED AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN THAT WOULD ALLOW FOR LIVELIER ENTERTAINING.
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The couple wanted an open floor plan that would allow for livelier entertaining. As empty nesters, they had no need for a third bedroom, so they removed it to make space for a larger master bedroom suite. “We may have gone a bit overboard on the house,” Kevin explains. “But we will be spending the rest of our lives here, so why not?” They stayed put during the remodel, which took more than a year. They cooked meals in the new garage and moved, vagabondlike, from room to room as construction progressed. Kimberly’s focus for the remodel began with two pieces already in the home: a Minotti sectional upholstered in gray wool, which established the main color scheme, and Kevin’s mother’s walnut midcentury-modern Kimball piano, which Kimberly loved. The couple removed interior walls and added sliding glass doors that gave them a floor-to-ceiling view of the backyard. In the great room, they covered the floor with stylish Italian porcelain tile. “We thought the tile would be good since you are coming in from the pool,” Kimberly explains. The revamped kitchen is sleek and uncluttered. The custom cabinets are made of solid walnut with a specially patterned walnut veneer. High-quality touches include dovetail joints and soft-close drawer mechanisms. Counters are topped with Caesarstone. The new Wolf appliances include two ovens and a nifty induction range with a hidden vent that rises out of the counter when needed. “I wanted a gas range, but Kevin said the induction range cooked faster. Plus, we wondered where we would install a flue,” Kimberly explains. Off the kitchen, there’s a seating area with two comfy Holly Hunt chairs and a landscape painting by Kimberly’s son, local artist Robert Scott Lindsey. There’s also an entertainment area with a gas fireplace. The dining area features a built-in walnut cabinet. One door lifts up (in a similar fashion to the famous DeLorean car doors) while four swing out. Remote-controlled blinds lower at a touch. One wall of the spacious new master bedroom is covered with mica-gray wallpaper from the New York company Phillip Jeffries. In the spacious walk-in closet, a Caesarstone-topped island provides extra storage. Plush wool carpeting is cozy underfoot. The spa-worthy master bath has a heated floor and towel rack. The interiors of the his-and-hers Robern medicine cabinets are fitted with GFCI outlets. The Italian floor tile is from Biaggio, and the strip trim is from Versace. Kimberly’s tips for containing remodeling costs include doing plenty of homework and planning to lessen the chances for expensive mistakes. And work with professionals. “Hire an interior designer,” she says. “And use quality installers.” 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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For Love of the Game HE WROTE THE BOOK ON SACRAMENTO BASEBALL
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“From the time when I was a kid,
ld-time baseball players in
I’ve always loved baseball,” he says.
Sacramento may have been
The inspiration for “Sacramento
many things, including
profane, crude and hard-drinking,
Baseball” arrived serendipitously,
but they were remarkably clean cut.
when McPoil visited a bookshop
Among the 10 members of the
in Colorado. Sitting on the shelf
1897 semiprofessional Sacramento
was an Arcadia Publishing book
Gilt Edge team, only third baseman
charting Colorado Springs baseball
William Devereaux wore facial
legacies. If Colorado could have such
whiskers–a glorious handlebar
a book, McPoil wondered, why not
mustache. The 1925 Sacramento
Sacramento? He came home and scouted
Senators were entirely clean-shaven, maybe to their detriment. The local
around the bookshops and internet.
team finished seventh in the Pacific
There was no Sacramento baseball
Coast League but looked good while
book. He wrote an email to Arcadia
losing.
Publishing and received a response the next day. They were interested.
To savor the sartorial habits of Sacramento’s baseball pioneers
In fact, they already planned a
is among the endless pleasures
Sacramento baseball edition, but the
provided by William D. McPoil in his
project became sidetracked when the
new book, “Sacramento Baseball.”
author had trouble gathering enough
The 127-page volume, released
publishable material. McPoil has academic credentials—
by the photographically obsessed Arcadia Publishing house, is an
he earned a master’s degree in
unprecedented collection of more
history from Sacramento State
than 200 rare and curated photos
University—but had no experience
that flow across the spectrum of
with commercial publishing or
Sacramento’s most traditional game.
preparing a manuscript for general audiences.
“People talk about the Kings having history in Sacramento,
It was a big job. And McPoil
and they have been here for 33
wasn’t easily intimidated. Before
years, which is impressive,” McPoil
becoming a police officer and then a
says. “But people were playing
labor negotiator, he served two tours
professional baseball here in 1859.
in Vietnam with the Marines. But
Sacramento is a baseball town.”
when he got the green light from Arcadia, McPoil’s confidence began
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Author William D. McPoil has written a book about Sacramento baseball. And McPoil is a baseball guy.
motorcycle accident, with his knees
He played catcher as a youngster
shattered in a fight with a suspect
in Tahoe Park, and he might have
while working as a Sacramento
continued if not for bad luck and
Police officer.
injuries–arms and leg broken in a
to wobble. “I’d had a paper published in college, but that was it,” he says. “They wanted around 200 photographs, with captions and introduction. I knew it would take a lot of work. When I finally collected
about 120 pictures, I thought there’s no way I’m going to make it. I understood why the first guy quit.”
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And after each company was run through the new process, D&J is the only one in the country that gained the designation. I think my approach to both business and life was informed by my 29 years in the Air Force Reserve. The Reserve has a well-defined system to train future leadership, which helped me see how a well-organized machine should run. It was a natural segue into creating my own business. I had been developing all of this for many years.
&J Kitchens and Baths, Inc. is the first company in the country to receive the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s new Accredited Remodeling Company designation. Owner Darius Baker explains the process of creating the program. Yours is one of only 15 remodeling companies across the country that was asked to participate in the creation of NARI’s accreditation program. What’s the idea behind the designation? There have always been certifications available for individuals but never something to designate the company itself. For years, the remodeling industry hasn’t had a good reputation, but this year it’s projected to have an annual volume of $400 billion. That’s twice as much as new construction, according to a Harvard study. The accreditation process lets remodeling companies with extensive standards stand above “chucks in trucks.” The Accredited Remodeling Company designation gives the consumer a way to feel confident that the company they are considering is well organized and has systems in place to insure a timely
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D&J Kitchen and Baths owner Darius Baker and successful project. I was humbled to be invited to join the task force. Why do you think NARI selected you to write the guidelines for the Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler program? Over the 36 years I’ve been in business, I’ve striven to make sure we have good systems in place: accounting, organizational
charts, job descriptions, standard operating procedures, etc. These are all important pieces that define a successfully run company that’s viable for ongoing financial success. It’s not a piece of cake to put that together. It takes a lot of time and industry involvement to learn to implement. Being involved and known in the industry is why I was invited to chair the committee.
What do you foresee for the future of the accreditation program? We have a tough road ahead of us to educate the consumer about what the designation means, and we’ve got to get a lot of companies accredited before we start to advertise it. It is going to take awhile to get the word out to the companies and then have them apply and work through the process. I believe this will truly be a game changer for how remodeling companies are not only developed by the owners but also how those companies are perceived by the consumer. In the meantime, it’s awfully nice to say that in a world where you have 1,000 choices, what makes us different from the other 999 is that Sacramento is the only place on the planet where you can hire an accredited company—ours! D&J Kitchens and Baths is at 1345 Silica Ave. A. For more information, call 925-2577 or go to djkitchen.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n
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Distracted Gardening PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR GARDEN
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e all know the dangers of distracted driving, whether fiddling with a cellphone, tuning a car radio or getting lost in daydreams or conversation. Distracted gardening doesn’t put your and other people’s lives at risk, but
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it can affect or even kill your plants. You need to keep your eyes on your garden. If you can’t stay focused, there are some things you can do to make up for your occasional or regular lapses. Many of us buy plants and let them languish or die unplanted. It’s best to have the planting space ready before you go plant shopping, and to plant your purchases as soon as you get home. If you can’t resist buying a plant impulsively, make sure to keep it watered.
In our climate, irrigation is one of the most basic needs for your plants. All but the most drought-tolerant gardens require added water through our hot, dry spring, summer and fall months. Irrigation controllers allow you to establish how long and often your plants are watered, and they can usually be adjusted seasonally to apply differing amounts of water throughout the year. Smart controllers go even further and adjust watering based on weather conditions. You still must check the system at the beginning of spring to ensure that it’s
working properly and monitor how your plants are doing throughout the year, but it’s good to have the help of an automated system. Plants grown in containers require more frequent watering and offer much less margin of error. When it’s really hot, your container garden may need water every day, a task that takes time and discipline. You can set up a drip system to apply water to each individual container rather than watering by hand. You can turn it GARDEN page 36
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It’s good to set up a regular
operated timer or connect the system
schedule to inspect your grounds and
to an automatic valve. You can reduce
identify little problems before they
the amount of watering that container
get big. Before I retired, my morning
gardens need by mixing compost into
routine included 10 minutes every
the potting mix, choosing large pots
morning to stroll through the garden,
that don’t crowd roots, raising them
cup of coffee in hand, to enjoy what
from the surface of pavement using
was blooming and to look for insect,
legs, bricks or stones and spreading a
snail or disease damage. It was fresh
layer of mulch on the soil.
and lovely outside, and a great way
Mulch helps distracted gardeners
to start the day. Squishing bugs or
everywhere in the garden. A layer of
rinsing them off with water took out
wood chips will keep soil cooler and
some aggression, too.
retain moisture. Mulch suppresses
Like many retirees, I find my
weeds and makes it easier to pull
schedule is more erratic, and it’s
them out. People often think that
harder these days to stay focused.
decomposing wood or bark chips will
Recently, I’ve hired some gardening
pull nutrients out of the soil, but
assistance. That helps get me out into
studies have shown that there is very
the garden and provides another set
little deleterious effect if mulch is put
of eyes to spot problems.
on the surface of the soil. Instead,
Finding time to be in your garden
it will encourage decomposing
and really look at it is not only good
organisms that will enrich the soil in
for the plants; it’s good for you.
the process.
There’s something meditative and
What about fertilizing your plants?
downright pleasurable about getting
The California Master Gardener
away from the couch and electronic
Handbooks says, “Garden soil is
screens and immersing yourself in
rarely fertile enough to supply all of
the sights, smells and sounds of the
the nutrients required for the best
natural world. No wonder gardening
growth of plants.” Nitrogen, essential
is the top hobby in America. The more
to plant growth, leaches readily
distracting our lives get, the more we
from the root zone and needs to be
need to focus on the garden.
replenished. If you can’t be counted upon to fertilize on a regular basis, try using a slow-release inorganic fertilizer that will break down slowly, releasing relatively small, consistent amounts of nitrogen with each watering.
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Building Connections HE BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
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ary Simon says he’s going “100 miles per hour” these days, gearing up for the annual Juneteenth Festival this month. In 2001, Simon helped create the festival, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is a national movement in honor of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas, with news that the war had ended and the enslaved were now free. Sacramento’s Juneteenth celebration will include a gospel concert at Cesar Chavez Plaza on Friday, June 16, and a festival in William Land Park on Saturday, June 17, with entertainment, a talent show, healthy cooking demonstrations and more. In the 22 years since he moved to town from the Bay Area, Simon has been the brains behind a fair share of Sacramento’s most popular cultural festivals. “I’m connected to many of the ethnic communities in town,” says Simon, who’s served on the board of the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce and the Black American Political Action Committee. He wrote the plan for the Sacramento World Dance & Music Festival and was instrumental in sponsoring the Pacific Rim Festival and Native American
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and more. For health, we created the healthy-soul-food movement specifically for the African-American community to ‘healthy up’ traditional cuisine. Instead of using lard and a lot of pork products, we showed people how to make the same dishes with turkey and add some healthier ingredients.”
“I founded the Sacramento Juneteenth Black Chefs Collaborative as a way for more people to participate in Farm-to-Fork.”
Gary Simon helped create the annual Juneteenth Festival. Day. He also created the Ethnic Village for Gold Rush Days. “It was a pretty white thing before,” he says. For many of these events, he helped the organizers navigate the city permitting process. “Getting permits for city events is so hard,” he says. In 1998, Simon was working in sales for the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau when he pitched a new job for himself as multicultural affairs director. After serving in that position for 13 years, Simon saw that his help was needed elsewhere.
“The Juneteenth Festival had been going since 2001, but I thought I could fill a need for the organization by taking it nonprofit and adding education and health and wellness components to make it active yearround,” Simon explains. “From an education standpoint, I want to help the region recognize the African-American contribution to American history, so we do afterschool activities in the Elk Grove Unified School District, where I also substitute teach, host an essay contest
Food has also played a big role in Simon’s involvement with Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork branding effort, which was just getting off the ground when he was working at the Convention & Visitors Bureau. “I noticed that there was no color associated with Farm-to-Fork,” Simon says. “The problem was that minority folks didn’t actually own the restaurants. The chefs were black and Hispanic, but they didn’t own the business, so they were left out. I founded the Sacramento Juneteenth Black Chefs Collaborative as a way for more people to participate in Farm-toFork.”
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Radio Days REMEMBRANCES OF AN AUDIO-OBSESSED YOUTH YOU
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hen I was young, my father used to tell me how much better the days of radio were than the days of TV. You had to use your imagination more, he said. I nodded as if to agree, but of course I thought this was bunk. TV had everything that radio had—plus pictures! Lately, though, I’ve begun to think that, as a media consumer
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in the 1970s, I had more in common with the listeners of the old-time radio era than I do now with the TV viewers of our present video-saturated era. The Portland Trailblazers began play in 1970, my 13th year. Over the next several years, I listened to nearly every game on the radio. But I didn’t just sit in a chair and listen. I set up a makeshift basketball court in my bedroom. I had a backboard made out of a cardboard box, a metal rim made out of a coat hanger, and a ball that I cut out of some upholstery foam. While the Blazers did battle with the Seattle Supersonics or the Los Angeles Lakers, I did battle with imaginary opponents of my own. I
shot long-range jumpers, free throws and hook shots from the lane. It was probably the most interactive experience I ever had as a sports fan. Back then, Portland was also the home of the mighty Portland Buckaroos of the Western Hockey League. As much a Buckaroo fan as a Blazer fan, I listened to nearly every Buckaroo game on the radio. Curiously, I didn’t set up a mock hockey arena in my bedroom. No, when listening to a Bucks game, I did just what I did while listening to the Blazers: I shot baskets on my homemade hoop. I always felt that both the Blazers and the Bucks did better against their opponents
if I played as hard as I could while listening to them. But it wasn’t just sports that I experienced as a radio listener. Beginning in 1974, I became a regular listener of a show called “CBS Radio Mystery Theater,” which was hosted by actor E.G. Marshall and broadcast every weeknight on radio stations all across the country. In my youth, I was a devout fan of crime novels (by writers like Agatha Christie, Lawrence Sanders and Elmore Leonard), crime TV shows (“The Rockford Files,” “The Streets of San Francisco”) and crime films (“Murder on the Orient Express,” “Death on the Nile”). And though the mysteries produced by CBS Radio were rarely
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closest thing I could find to replace it with was pulp mystery magazines like Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. I was drawn to these pulps because the stories in them—usually implausible and cheesy but also clever and compelling—reminded me so much of the stories on “CBS Radio Mystery Theater.” Later, I would even sell a few stories to these magazines, and I owed it all to those late-night radio broadcasts. On nights when there were no basketball games or mystery programs on the local radio schedule, I would often lie awake and listen to broadcasts from faraway cities. On my round, blue Panasonic portable radio, I knew exactly where the dial had to be set in order to pick up the most powerful radio stations in Phoenix, San Diego, Denver, Salt Lake City, the Bay Area. I couldn’t always get them. The night had to be clear. But when I found one, it always seemed like a bit of magic—a transmission
from an astronaut thought to have been lost in space. Curiously, even my TV consumption in the 1970s was often more like a radio experience than a television experience. For my 13th birthday, my parents gave me a portable tape recorder and a handful of Ampex cassette tapes. As a result, I became a fiend for audio recordation. My friend Mark Weise and I would sneak the recorder into various sporting events and “announce” them as if we were professional sportscasters, passing the microphone back and forth between us. Occasionally, I would wander the neighborhood and record ambient sounds—cars whizzing down busy streets, kids playing ball, barking dogs. Mostly, though, I used my tape recorder to record TV shows. This was back before VHS recorders were available for home use, so I had to settle for capturing only the audio portion of a program. Primarily I recorded half-hour comedies. Dramas were generally an hour long and required flipping the tape over at
as intriguing as a good crime novel or as well acted as, say, “The Sting,” they might have been the mysteries I enjoyed most during that formative time of my life. The cheesiness of the dialogue and the implausibility of the plots gave them a pulp campiness that spoke to me in the same way that old grindhouse movies must have spoken to Quentin Tarantino when he was a teen. Plus, I loved the sound effects. As a child of the TV era, I was familiar with the sight of a door opening, or a lone woman walking down a deserted street at night, but I had never paid much attention to how these things sounded. Obviously, the special-effects wizards at CBS Radio paid plenty of attention to these sounds, because sound was all they had to work with. I would lie in my bed after dark, the radio held right up against my ear, and soak up these amazing sounds. That’s probably the most intimate I’ve ever been with a crime drama: I literally slept with it. “CBS Radio Mystery Theater” went off the air in 1982. After that, the
the halfway mark. Thus, while I was listening to a Blazer game upstairs in my room, I could be recording an episode of “M*A*S*H” on a spare TV in the basement. By the time my teenage years ended, I owned hundreds of audiotapes upon which I had recorded not only TV sitcoms but also Blazer and Buckaroo games. Sometimes, if a game was exciting enough, I saved the recording and would listen to the entire game all over again. Once, during a Buckaroo game, Portland defenseman/enforcer Connie Madigan committed the unimaginable crime of punching a referee in the face. I was recording the game on tape when it happened. To this day, I can still recall the incredulity in the voice of radio announcer Bill Anderson as he screamed, “Madigan hit the referee! Madigan decked Dave Newell!” My friend Mark hadn’t been listening when it happened. He didn’t find out about it until he read about it in the paper the next day. He was furious WRITING page 43
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Farm School A SEVEN-MONTH PROGRAM SHOWS WOULD-BE FARMERS THE ROPES
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n 10 years, Ojas Chauhan hopes to be the “okra king of California.” That was one of the goals he included on his application to California Farm Academy. He has even grander plans after he conquers the okra market. He wants to be the largest grower of exotic vegetables on the West Coast.
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Dreams are important, but there’s no substitute for practical, hands-on experience. That’s where California Farm Academy’s beginning farmer-training program comes in. It was designed to produce the next generation of farmers and, at the same time, accommodate working students. The program looks for applicants who are dreamers, like Chauhan, says Sri Sethuratnam, California Farm Academy’s director. It can take a decade or more to get to the point where a farmer is providing wholesale produce on a regular basis, he says, so future farmers must be realists, too.
Farming used to be intergenerational. Knowledge, and the actual farm, was passed down from parents to children, providing a model for succession. That’s changed in the past 60 years or so, according to Sethuratnam. At one time, he says, more than 20 percent of the U.S. population farmed, but that number has dwindled to 1.8 percent. Today, the average age for a farmer is around 60. Every year, a new crop of would-be farmers submit applications to the Farm Academy in the hope of being one of the 18 to 20 students admitted to this intensive and intense program.
Tuition costs $3,600, which provides 250 hours of training in the classroom and field. Classes are held at the Center for Land-Based Learning’s farm in Winters and a swanky new barn at The Cannery, a farm-tofork community in East Davis. The seven-month program targets folks who plan to get serious about farming in the future, either part time or full time. Once admitted, students attend classes and listen to lectures twice a week (plus two Saturdays a month) from February through September. They also visit organic and conventional farms and meet
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successful farmers. While there’s plenty of hands-on learning, including tractor driving and seed sowing, the more mundane parts of farming aren’t ignored. Students have to develop a business plan and present it to a panel of farmers and lenders, as well as complete an independent study project outlining their farming and marketing goals. “They’re fully conscious that this is difficult work,” says Sethuratnam. Chauhan decided to apply to the program after he started looking for land to buy. He realized he didn’t know what to look for in farmland. Then he discovered the Farm Academy’s website. “This is exactly what I want to do,” he recalls thinking. As a child growing up in India, he spent time working on farms owned by his uncles. Looking back, he realized that farming made him happy. He continues to work full time at Intel as an engineer while attending the program. “This program allows them to learn about farming while keeping their existing jobs,” says Sethuratnam.
There have been 93 graduates since the farmer-training program started six years ago, and 75 percent are doing something related to farms, he says. The age range for students is generally 25 to 55 years old; 40 to 50 percent are women. Cindy Gause has wanted to submit her application ever since the farmer-training program first started. “I almost missed [the deadline] again,” she says, but she filled out her application on time last year. “I can’t believe it. I got in,” she recalls saying when she found out she’d been accepted. “I wanted it so bad.” Gause teaches landscape design and maintenance part time at American River College. She has a degree in environmental science and another degree in horticulture. For a time, she owned her own landscape design business, where she spent most of her time working at a desk. Gause and her husband planned to buy a farm after they’d retired, but she realized it made more sense for her to start working on their dream right now.
Like her classmate Chauhan, the future okra king, Gause has a big vision. After she graduates, she’d like to lease one of the incubator farms (available to graduates) and then purchase a 1- to 5-acre farm. Her goal is to grow boutique vegetables and sell them to local restaurants and at a farm stand in Davis. For Gause and Chauhan, the best part of the program has been meeting and talking with farmers. “I’m so excited when we go out in the field,” says Gause. Those farmers have been honest, welcoming and willing to share what they’ve learned with the next generation. For more information about California Farm Academy, go to landbasedlearning.org. Angela Knight can be reached at knight@mcn.org. n
WRITING FROM page 41 to have missed it. I told him, don’t worry. Come over to my house after school and I’ll replay it for you. On weekend nights, when there were no radio mysteries to listen to, I would lie in bed and listen to movies whose audiotracks I had recorded as they played on TV. This worked best with musicals and comedies. I remember listening to “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” numerous times. To this
day, I still know all the lyrics to all the songs that Frank Loesser wrote for the show. Once, I snuck my tape recorder into Portland’s Aladdin Theater (admission: 65 cents back in the day) and taped “Blazing Saddles,” trembling with fear every time I had to change the cassette. In the first years of our marriage, I would astonish my wife with my ability to recite long stretches of dialogue from old movies and TV shows. When the audio is all you have, the words tend to stick in your memory. After turning 18, I led a peripatetic life for awhile. My parents moved to Sacramento in 1976 before returning to Portland in 1980. I moved back and forth between the two cities a few times, not sure which one I wanted to settle in. At some point, it must have become a burden to keep moving my hundreds of audiotapes from city to city. I’m not sure exactly when or how I got rid of them. For all I know, they could be gathering dust in the basement of my parents’ current home in Portland. I used to think my father was crazy to prefer a mere audio experience to a more fully immersive audiovisual one, but now it seems to me that the old man knew what he was talking about. When I reminisce about my teenage years, I find that many of my mental images of the era have grown old and faded. But I can still recite much of the dialogue of that era word for word.
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he author of Ecclesiastes says there is “a time to every purpose under the heaven; a time to be born, and a time to die.” In my job as a health care chaplain, I’ve seen both of these times. In the 2000s, I comforted the parents of premature babies born in our neonatal intensive care unit, NICU (pronounced “nick-u”). These days, I work the other end of life’s journey with hospice patients, most of whom are elderly and struggling for a few more weeks of time. When I compare my former job in NICU with my current job in hospice, I’m struck by a bit of whiplash as I consider the opposite poles of health care. In the NICU, I met patients like little Johnny. He lived in a world of wires, IV bottles and backlit beds. Doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists constantly squeezed through tangled tubes to deliver highly specialized health care to the tiniest people you’d ever see.
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In hospice, our patients remain in their homes, under homemade quilts crafted by our volunteers. Our staff attends them in simple ways with smiles, encouraging words and shared tears. Not much tech, unless you count the electronic tablet we carry for charting.
sees the finish line come sooner than she wanted. Both patients struggle to live just one more day. Little Johnny’s parents hope that another day suggests the possibility of a healthy life. For Miss Joni, one more day holds out the tease of another.
When I compare my former job in NICU with my current job in hospice, I’m struck by a bit of whiplash as I consider the opposite poles of health care.
In hospice, I visit Miss Joni, who like little Johnny marks each breath as a victory. There is a drastic age difference between patients like Johnny and Joni, but they share many similarities. Both enjoy the gift of life. In the NICU, you can peek at the gift long before you are supposed to peek. In hospice, you must look carefully to find the gift that’s nearly faded beyond recognition. Both patients are in a race. For Johnny, getting a head start doesn’t mean he will finish the race early—it means his race is longer and full of obstacles. For Miss Joni, it means she
Prayers go up for both patients. Prayers for Johnny are offered with fervency and purpose. Miss Joni prays with less certainty, not knowing if she should ask for another day or for a more peaceful departure. Nurses attend both patients, but Johnny shares his nurse with only one other baby, while Miss Joni shares a nurse and a few aides with 30 other patients. Machines are a concern to both patients. Machines sustain the hopes of parents, while Miss Joni signed papers that declare she refuses to let machines rob her of dignity.
Cost is a concern for both patients. Medical ethicists debate spending so much of the health care dollar to save Johnny. Miss Joni turned to hospice when the bills became impossible. Both cry. Johnny can’t tell you why he’s crying and Miss Joni can’t stop telling you why she’s crying. Both have family who think medical staff ought to do more. Both are attended by staff members who think family should be visiting more. Both require their diapers changed—one by nurses with loving coos and the other by underpaid aides with grimacing faces. Both are rich—Johnny with potential and Miss Joni with history. Both face the possibility of death every day. If it comes for Johnny, it will inspire the grief that naturally follows the loss of such potential. When it comes for Miss Joni, it will likely come with a mixture of grief and relief. Life will cease for both patients eventually—one at the beginning and one at the end. All of which serves to remind us that, also from Ecclesiastes, “the race is neither to the swift nor the battle to the strong, but time and chance happens to them all.” Norris Burkes is a chaplain, syndicated columnist, national speaker and book author. He can be reached at norris@thechaplain.net. n
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5281 HERITAGE DR 6328 TEMPLETON DR 2722 ZACHMAN WAY 1030 JACOB LN 6016 SHIRLEY AVE 6121 COYLE AVE 2100 BOYER DR 6631 PEPPERWOOD WAY 3520 GRANTWOOD WAY 4803 ETNA CT 5255 MISSION VIEW CT 4329 STOLLWOOD DR 3707 KIMBERLY WAY 4731 OAKBOUGH WAY 5300 RIDGEFIELD AVE 2618 KNABE 3320 GARFIELD AVE 5217 SHELATO WAY 1369 PARS OAK LN #LOT 1 6130 MARWICK WAY 4910 EDEN CT 2825 LA COLINA WAY 3226 GARFIELD AVE 3119 MAYER WAY 5324 MUSTANG WAY 2517 GUNN RD 3904 HENDERSON WAY 3345 MISSION AVE 3700 MARSHALL AVE 4736 KENNETH AVE 4131 EMPIRE WAY 4137 CALIFORNIA AVE 3501 JAY JAY LN 2519 EL TONAS WAY 3931 MAUDRAY WAY 3964 HILLGROVE WAY 3340 WINSOME LN 3820 CALIFORNIA AVE 4932 DONOVAN DR 4640 STOLLWOOD DR 5968 ADANA CIR 4832 THOR WAY 4127 PUEBLO ST 3321 MCCOWAN WAY 3707 ORANGERIE WAY 3840 OLIVEBRANCH LN 4950 THOR WAY 2627 GUNN RD 2624 WALNUT AVE 6431 MADISON 7042 LOS OLIVOS 1501 GARY WAY 5317 SEDONA CT 6132 LINCOLN AVE 6331 MADISON AVE 7032 FAIR OAKS BLVD #10 4615 MEYER WAY 5423 WOODLEIGH DR 5654 NEWBURY WAY
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t’s not hard to find bicyclists breaking the law. Some ride on the wrong side of the road. Some ignore red lights. Some ride on sidewalks where it’s not permitted. Many run stop signs. Most people understand that kids on bikes are unpredictable. They worry about, but can forgive, bad bicycling behavior by children even when it is illegal. That tolerance and forgiveness do not extend to adult bicyclists. Adult bicyclists may ride on the wrong side of the road or on the
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sidewalk because they believe it is safer. But riding against traffic is one of the most dangerous things bicyclists can do. Sidewalk riding is risky, too. Sidewalks may not have cars mixed in with pedestrians, but sidewalk cyclists can have vehicles cross their path at every intersection and driveway. Drivers don’t look for relatively fast-moving bicyclists on sidewalks. Many bicyclists don’t stop at stop signs because of the loss of momentum. While illegal, that behavior may well improve traffic flow and save time for everyone. It’s been argued that not stopping, by reducing the time bicyclists are exposed in intersections (where most collisions occur), could actually be safer for bicyclists. But when cyclists fail to “cease forward motion” at stop signs, they arouse the ire of their fellow citizens. Yet those same
fellow citizens may be guilty of rolling through stop signs or stopping in crosswalks and blocking pedestrians.
The stereotyping of cyclists as scofflaws works against their interests. In Idaho, it’s been the law for decades that bicyclists can treat stop signs as yield signs and proceed if it is safe to do so. They are also permitted to treat red lights as stop signs, stopping and then going if traffic is clear. An Idaho-style law has been proposed, but not passed, in Oregon and is being considered in California.
The stereotyping of cyclists as scofflaws works against their interests. Police blame crashes on cyclists when they actually may be innocent victims. Whenever there’s a news article about bike projects, quite hateful public comments appear railing against the spending because bicyclists don’t behave. Politicians, in turn, don’t provide adequate funding for bicycle infrastructure because they believe bicyclists don’t deserve it. Observations of bicycle and motorist behavior paint a different picture about who are the worst traffic-law violators. The authors of an article in Journal of Transport and Land Use briefly summarized the unlawful behavior of motorists and bicyclists. Yes, bicyclists run red lights. In surveys done in Australia and Brazil, 37 to 38 percent of bicyclists admitted to, at some point, running a red light. In an observational study of more
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laws, it turns out weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all sinners. Our focus should not be on affixing blame on a particular group but on making our streets safer for all users. Recognizing those users are fellow humans, and thus fallible, is important in how we craft and enforce laws, set transportation policies and design our streets. Walt Seifert is a bicyclist, driver and transportation writer. He can be reached at bikeguy@surewest.net. n
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Curtain Call LOCAL CHOREOGRAPHER’S FINAL BALLET WITH SACRAMENTO BALLET
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reed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Gluttony. Wrath. If these sound familiar, that’s because they’re perhaps the most explored—and often vilified— concepts in history: the Seven Deadly Sins. They’re also the foundational principles of Ron Cunningham’s brand-new ballet of the same name, which will enjoy its world premiere as part of Sacramento Ballet’s “Modern Masters” program June 16-18 at Harris Center in Folsom.
Like any creative endeavor, what began as a vague concept has grown over time into something of appropriately epic proportions. “The Seven Deadly Sins sounds sexy, but I want to change the perspective on them,” says Cunningham, whose provocative piece will share billing with George
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Ron Cunningham Balanchine’s groundbreaking work “The Four Temperaments” and Ashley Walton’s innovative “Focal Point.” “There are a million references to the Seven Deadly Sins. The Bible has certain definitions of them, the Dante cycle explores them, but they’ve changed over the centuries. I wanted to figure out how to represent them in our daily lives now, to relate them to modern life. If we’re born in God’s image according to Christian-based religions, is sin not in our DNA? Are they really sins, or do they only become that way if they’re out of proportion?”
Cunningham wrestles with these moral conundrums in the clever narrative choreographic style that has been honed from authoring more than 60 original ballets. Many of these ballets have received their world premieres at Sacramento Ballet during Cunningham’s nearly 30-year career at its helm. This premiere is potentially more bittersweet than others: It was announced last July that the 2017-18 season would be Cunningham’s last as the board of directors seeks a “new direction.” He is choosing to focus on the artistic feat before him rather than dwelling on disappointment.
“This might be the last ballet I choreograph for the Sacramento Ballet, so I might as well go out with a bang,” Cunningham says. Like any creative endeavor, what began as a vague concept has grown over time into something of appropriately epic proportions. “With any ballet, I start with a premise and—like a scientific theory—I try to prove it,” says Cunningham, who tries out characters and concepts on the company dancers based on their specific bodies and skills. “Sometimes it takes a left-hand turn, you go, ‘Whoops, that’s not it,’ then find a new thread to follow.
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The probing and provocative nature of Cunningham’s vision does not stop there. Pride will appear nude (with a trick of costuming), while the monstrous creatures who worship her will represent Envy. Wrath will explore the cycle of spousal abuse, Sloth will see an animated couch engulf a man whole (with costuming inspired by 1950s-era choreographer Alwin Nikolais), Lust will include three couples in fetish wear, and Greed and Gluttony will meet on the field of battle—literally—with scenes of war, grave robbing and grief. “People go to the ballet to be entertained by pretty girls with nice legs and good-looking guys,” Cunningham says. “But that’s only a small part of this art form. Art makes us think, question and see beyond ordinary popular culture. It can be controversial, but most of all, it has to mean something.” “Modern Masters” runs June 16-18 at Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College. For tickets and more information, visit sacballet.org. n
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TO DO THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Don't miss the vocal ensemble Vox Musica's last performance of the season.
Sacramento Ballet will perform "Modern Masters" this month. Photo courtesy of Keith Sutter.
“Modern Masters” Sacramento Ballet June 16–18 Harris Center at Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway sacballet.org Co-artistic director Ron Cunningham will premiere his brand-new ballet—one of 60 original pieces he’s created during his career—based on “The Seven Deadly Sins.” The corps will also perform George Balanchine’s groundbreaking masterpiece “The Four Temperaments” and contemporary choreographer Ashley Walton’s innovative “Focal Point,” which features swinging lights that the dancers must duck while dancing.
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This painting and other artwork by Raimonds Staprans will be on exhibit at Crocker Museum.
Full Spectrum: Paintings by Raimonds Staprans June 25–Oct. 8 Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. crockerart.org Even though California landscapes feature heavily in this new exhibition of paintings by Raimonds Staprans, the artist—who was born and raised in Riga, Latvia—insists his “education, experience and personality” are thoroughly Latvian. Staprans’ use of the full spectrum of bold colors in his depictions of landscapes, architecture and still lifes will let viewers appreciate his deft skill, no matter where in the world it’s from.
“A Salute to the Coen Brothers” Sacramento Outdoor Film Festival June 3, 10, 17 and 24 Fremont Park, 1515 Q St. Grab a lawn chair and a beer at this new series that producer Robert Hayes calls “outdoor movies for big kids”—a space for adults to enjoy award-winning comedies, dramas, documentaries and student-produced short films from the Sac State film department in a communal space under the stars. The free event is for people 21 and older and will include food trucks and a local craft beer garden beginning at 6 p.m. (The movie will start around 9 p.m.) Net proceeds from the beer garden will be donated to Front Street Animal Shelter. The schedule: “Fargo” on June 3; “Barton Fink” on June 10; “No Country for Old Men” on June 17; and “The Big Lebowski” on June 24.
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Ryan Enright Organ Concert St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday, June 4, 2 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1701 L St. stjohnslc.org Ryan Enright, St. John’s resident organist, will present an organ concert featuring works by French Canadian composer Rachel Laurin, Parisian organist-composer Thierry Escaich, Sebastian Bach, Max Reger, Olivier Messiaen, Louis Vierne and Enright himself.
Carmichael Park Community Band Festival Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association Saturday, June 3, noon–6 p.m. Sunday, June 4, noon–7:15 p.m. Carmichael Park Amphitheater, 5750 Grant Ave. svsba.net Pack a picnic and grab your sun hat for one of the largest community band festivals in California. Eleven concert bands will perform over two days, including the Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band, Sacramento Symphonic Winds, Winds of Faith, Solano Winds Community Concert Band and Yolo Community Band on Saturday and 3 Note Band, Vallejo/Pittsburg Community Band, Amador County Concert Band, Sacramento Concert Band, Roseville Community Concert Band and Capital City Concert Band on Sunday.
Organist Ryan Enright will perform at St. John's Lutheran Church.
Zoo’s 90th Birthday Party Sacramento Zoo Saturday, June 17, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 3930 W. Land Park Drive saczoo.org The zoo turns 90 this year. To celebrate, it’s throwing itself a birthday party complete with games, crafts, face painting, free sno-cones and party hats, a bounce house and a special wildlife stage show celebrating another special birthday: The zoo’s oldest resident, Herkimer the desert tortoise, is also turning 90.
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“Beauty and the Beast” California Musical Theatre June 20–July 2 Wells Fargo Pavilion, 1419 H St. californiamusicaltheatre.com The Music Circus season has begun. First to the stage this summer will be the Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast.” The Tony Award-winning, family-friendly musical features an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken and plenty of dancing dishware to delight all ages.
Sac Pride 2017 Sacramento LGBT Community Center Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Capitol Mall between 3rd and 7th streets sacramentopride.org The annual Sacramento Pride Parade and Festival celebrates the start of the Pride movement more than 40 year ago and promotes acceptance and understanding throughout the local LGBT community. After the free parade complete with floats and high-profile participants, there will be live music, a dance pavilion, kid zone, local vendors, information booths and food trucks during the daylong festival.
Crocker Museum will host a Rainbow Families Pre-Parade Party on June 3. Photo courtesy of Crocker Art Museum/Tom Gomes.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Crystal Ice Cream Fantasy Fairytale Town Saturday, June 24, 5–9 p.m. Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive fairytaletown.org Dress in costume as a nod to Shakespeare’s popular fairythemed play and scoop up all the Crystal ice cream you can at this fun, family-friendly fundraiser. The event will feature multiple ice cream stations, no-host food and bar, live entertainment, hands-on activities and performances by Celtic band Stepping Stone.
Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com.
Enjoy as much ice cream as you want at Fairytale Town's A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Crystal Ice Cream Fantasy. Photo courtesy of Greg Flagg.
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Taking a Mulligan THIS ARTIST IS INSPIRED BY LOCAL LANDSCAPES
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imothy Mulligan has worked in printmaking, watercolor, pastels and pencil, but painting is where his artistic ardor truly lies. Read on to meet the man behind the canvas. How did you first become interested in making art? In eighth grade at St. Robert Catholic School in Hollywood Park, we were fortunate to have an art teacher named Henrietta Doglietto come to our class once a week. She opened my eyes to art and helped me realize that it came naturally to me. Venturing outdoors to the fields at our school, she taught us about gesture drawing, contour drawing, pen and ink and painting with watercolors. As a tall, geeky and invisible eighth-grader, I was amazed that art was something I could do really well. Being an artist has become a part of my identity and something of which I’ve always been proud. How would you describe your style? I paint using bold strokes in an expressive style inspired by the Bay Area Figurative Movement. I also alter the texture of the paint and use hyper-colorful effects. My compositions are of real subjects and locations that are oftentimes built
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Landscapes, waterscapes and cityscapes are artist Timothy Mulligan's favorite subjects upon linear, minimized and reimagined forms. What other artists have influenced your style? I love Paul Cezanne’s radical approach to how he perceived his subjects; Vincent van Gogh’s ability to capture his emotions with color; Henri Matisse’s brilliant use of lines, patterns and color; Richard Diebenkorn’s ability to merge the abstract expressionist style with figurative painting; Wayne Thiebaud’s masterful use of thick, colorful paint, light and shadows and his control of the composition; Gregory Kondos’ ability to create strong compositions
using intuitive colors and to re-create forms that challenge our perception of the real world; and Latvian artist and playwright Raimonds Staprans’ dramatic and colorful compositions that isolate and intensify his subjects with basic planes of dynamic color. What inspires you? Landscapes, waterscapes and cityscapes are my favorite subjects to paint. I like to peel back the skin of what I see—land, rocks, water and sky—to expose a raw and reimagined world of heightened colors and simplified shapes and textures. As a kid growing up in the Hollywood Park area, I loved spending time
and playing sports at William Land Park. Over the years, the beauty of the park has been the inspiration for several of my paintings. When I was homeschooling my own kids, I loved teaching them by the ponds. My main goal was to make learning fun and interesting for them every day, and art was a valuable part of that education. Not only did we carve sculptures, illustrate books and paint, but I also used art as a tool to teach them many different subjects— whether to visualize math concepts, understand scientific principles or learn history by drawing the events and using symbolism.
What other mediums have you worked in? I enjoyed learning about the different printmaking processes in college. I liked the idea that you could make multiple prints from a single plate, block or stone. At this same time, I was also working on watercolors, pastels and a series of large pencil drawings based on my dreams. I exhibited these earlier works in group shows at the Crocker Art Museum, The Haggin Museum, the California State Fair and at several local art galleries. However, for the last six years, my focus has been completely on painting. What projects are you working on? I’m preparing for a solo exhibition in June at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. I’m building custom frames for all of the paintings in the show. I’ve also been working on features for five different art magazines: American Art Collector, The Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine and International Artist Magazine.
Last year, the city of Sacramento purchased two of my paintings to display in the lobby of the County Board of Supervisors building, and one of my paintings was recently acquired for Sac City’s permanent art collection. What do you find the most challenging and the most enjoyable about creating art? I find it challenging to see a subject in a new way and to find ways to express my ideas and feelings about it. It’s also hard to decide when to stop painting—identifying when a painting has been brought to completion. But there’s nothing more exciting than the feeling of accomplishment and excitement when I finish a new painting—getting a painting to feel right and stay interesting, even when looking at it again and again. I also love discovering something special wife, Irma, to meet other artists and through “happy accidents” during the collectors. painting process and traveling to art exhibits all over California with my A solo show of Mulligan’s paintings will run from June 3 to June 29 at the Elliott Fouts Gallery at 1831 P St.
To see Tim Mulligan’s portfolio, go to timothymulliganfineart.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n
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Impressive Ambitions NEW WOODLAKE TAVERN IS JUST THE BEGINNING FOR RESTAURATEURS
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Outside of house-made smoked sausage, 22-hour brisket, heavenly ribs and smoked chicken, the menu offers seasonal pasta, seasonal risotto (at this writing, a gorgeous spring combo of asparagus, spinach and English peas) and a killer burger the size of a football helmet.
The dead-simple macaroni and cheese hits every note you want from a cheesy mac without the fussiness of extra ingredients thrown in. Each dish is crafted with care and skill. The English peas in a petite plate of gnocchi are perfectly al dente and flavorful as all get out. The dead-simple macaroni and cheese hits every note you want from a cheesy
mac without the fussiness of extra ingredients thrown in just for the sake of standing out. It’s obvious that executive chef Matthew Stauss is a capable hand in the kitchen. On the business end of things, Williams and Rose-Mandalou have created an accessible menu, both in price and flavor. Only one dish, a 16-ounce rib-eye, costs more than $20, and many hearty sides and small plates sit below the $10 line. Also, can’t-miss comfort foods like chicken pot pie, fried chicken sandwich (ridiculously good, by the way) and chicken wings make up a good portion of the tightly controlled menu. The bar follows the same pattern, for the most part. Sure, there are high-end tipples on the top shelf, but most cocktails and wines by the glass are less than $10. Wednesday nights feature half-price wine specials. And the happy-hour menu is generous and a bargain all the way through. The standout deal, however, is Woodlake Tavern’s Sunday supper. At $18 a head, featuring your choice of meats and sides served family style, it’s a steal.
Most restaurateurs would be busy enough opening one restaurant, but Williams and Rose-Mandalou are planning to open three before the year is done. Next door to Woodlake Tavern is their second enterprise, Uptown Pizza. Open only a few months, the pizzeria offers a lovely selection of expertly made pies along with panini, house-made pastas and adult beverages. (Uptown deserves applause for stocking bottles of Rainer beer.) A third fine-dining restaurant, Allora, will take over the former home of Rust Florist at Folsom Boulevard and 53rd Street. If the pair can maintain their stamina, they’ll have a trio of highly anticipated restaurants to run. But if the skill with which they’ve put together Woodlake Tavern speaks to their talents, I wouldn’t put it past them to pull this thing off. Woodlake Tavern is at 1431 Del Paso Blvd.; 514-0405; woodlaketavern. com. Greg Sabin can be reached at gregsabin@hotmail.com. n
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Art Preview GALLERY ART SHOWS IN JUNE
JAYJAY presents “Loved to Death,” a retrospective of works by painter and ceramicist Maria Alquilar, who was inspired by the narrative artists she exhibited and collected for her own Sacramento gallery. The artist died at 86 in 2014. Show runs June 8–July 29. Shown above: “Loved to Death II.” 5524 Elvas Ave.; jayjayart.com
Elliott Fouts Gallery presents California landscapes and cityscapes by Timothy Mulligan. Show runs June 3–29. Shown above: “Colorful Underlight, American River.” 1831 P St.; efgallery.com
The Archival Gallery presents “Histories/Essays,” new paintings by D L Thomas. This show features figures relating to art history as well as historical family photos from the artist’s personal history. Show runs June 2–July 1. 3223 Folsom Blvd.; archivalgallery.com ARTHOUSE on R presents “thINK,” featuring unique works by printmakers Vinay Sharma, Taylor Gutermute, Katherine Venturelli, Tesia Blackburn, Ellen Markoff and Tina Pressler. Show runs June 9–July 3. Shown above: “Space Memory” by Pressler. 1021 R St.; arthouseonr.com
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Through July 12, SMUD Art Gallery presents “Gerald Huth: A Visual Journey of Cultures and Civilizations,” featuring mixedmedia paintings and collages by an artist who has traveled the world for 45 years. Shown above: “Time Passings: Histories.” 6301 S St.; smud.org
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An aspiring young director rages against the art created by his mother’s generation. A nubile young actress wrestles with an aging Hollywood star for the affections of a renowned novelist. And everyone discovers just how disappointing love, art, and growing up can be. In this irreverent, contemporary, and very funny remix of Chekhov’s The Seagull, Aaron Posner stages a timeless battle between young and old, past and present, in search of the true meaning of it all.
Acclaimed playwright Will Eno flips the script on the classic ‘Family Play’ in this clever and subversive Pinter-esque comedy, in which two adult children, along with their uncle, return to their parents’ home to celebrate their anniversary. The dog has gone missing, Father is relentlessly unpleasant, and the rest of the family is doing their best to withstand his attacks. Eventually, an oddly familiar real estate agent arrives and reveals that Father plans to sell the house. Soon, other visitors appear, and the long-standing family dynamic – the family itself – breaks apart and transforms into something entirely different, if not altogether new.
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Three Penny Theatre June 10- July 9 1723 25th St, 606-5050 Ovationstage.com As a blizzard rages outside a remote cabin in the wilds of Alaska, a lonely figure, Henry Harry, lies sleeping under a heap of blankets. Suddenly, he is awakened by the insistent knocking of an unexpected visitor, Rosannah DeLuce, a distraught young woman who has fled all the way from Arizona to escape her impending marriage. In the end their very isolation proves to be the catalyst that allows them to break through the web of old griefs and bitter feelings that beset them both and to reach out for the solace and sanctuary that only hard-won understanding, self-awareness and compassion for the plight of others can bestow.
Big Idea Thru June 24 1616 Del Paso Blvd, Sac 960-3036 BigIdeaTheatre.org
AVENTURERA THE MUSICAL
Sacramento Community Theater June 11 1301 L St, Sac 808-5181 sccbotickets@cityofsacramento.org Aventurera is Mexico’s longest playing and most popular musical, with a list of Mexican stars of the entertainment sector. This unique musical features audience participation throughout the whole evening and touches on various social and political issues. The musical stars Carmen Salinas, Susana Gonzalez, Rafael Inclan, Ernesto Laguardia, Alexis Ayala, Mauricio Islas, Laura Vignatti, Marcos Montero and many more.
LUNGS
B Street Theatre Thru June 18 2711 B St, Sac 443-5300 Bstreettheatre.org Lungs asks important questions about today’s society and does so in a rather personal manner: when is the right time to have a child? With the uncertainty of global politics and everyday safety, is it wise to bring a new person into the world? Playwright Duncan Macmillan was facing 30, considering parenthood, and deeply concerned with the state of the environment when he wrote Lungs.
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L D Wine/Beer $$ Bistro favorites with a distinctively Sacramento feeling in a riverfront setting • riocitycafe.com
L D Full Bar $$ Family-run authentic Irish pub with a classic menu to match • deverespub.com
1200 K Street #8 228-4518
ASIA BISTRO
1110 Front Street 442-8226
1521 L Street
Downtown & Vine
F A T ’S
Rio City Cafe
L D $$$ Full Bar Modern American cuisine served family-style in a chic, upscale space Elladiningroomandbar.com
Ten 22 1022 Second St. 441-2211 L D Wine/Beer $$ American bistro favorites with a modern twist in a casual, Old Sac setting • ten22oldsac.com
Willie’s Burgers 110 K Street L D $ Great burgers and more. • williesburgers.com
Esquire Grill
R STREET
1213 K St. 448-8900
Café Bernardo
L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Outdoor Dining Upscale American fare served in an elegant setting • Paragarys.com
Firestone Public House 1132 16th Street L D $$ Full Bar Sports bar with a classical american menu• firestonepublichouse.com
1431 R St. 930-9191 B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Casual California cuisine with counter service
Fish Face Poke Bar 1104 R Street Suite 100 L D $$ Humble Hawaiian poke breaks free • fishfacepokebar.com
Frank Fat’s 806 L St. 442-7092 L D Full Bar $$-$$$ Chinese favorites in an elegant setting • Fatsrestaurants.com
Ma Jong’s 1431 L Street L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Cuisine from Japan, Thailand, China ad Vietnam. • majongs.com
Grange 926 J Street • 492-4450 B L D Full Bar $$$ Simple, seasonal, soulful • grangerestaurant.com
Hock Farm Craft & Provision 1415 L St. 440-8888 L D $$-$$ Full Bar Celebration of the region’s rich history and bountiful terrain • Paragarys.com
South
Iron Horse Tavern 1116 15th Street L D $-$$ Full Bar Gastro-pub cuisine in a stylish industrial setting • ironhorsetavern.net
Old Soul & Pullman Bar 12th & R Streets B L D $ Full-service cafe with artisan coffee roasts, bakery goods and sandwiches • oldsoulco.com
Magpie Cafe 1601 16th Street L D $$-$$$ Wine/Beer Seasonal menu using the best local ingredients • magpiecafe.com
Nido Bakery
1409 R Street Suite 102 L D $ Bakery treats and seasonal specialities • hellonido.com
2005 11th Street 382-9722 L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Timeless traditional Southern cuisine, counter service • weheartfriedchicken.com
OLD SAC Fat City Bar & Cafe 1001 Front St. 446-6768 D $$-$$$ Full Bar American cuisine served in a casual historic Old Sac location • Fatsrestaurants.com
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Shoki Ramen House 1201 R Street L D $$ Japanese fine dining using the best local ingredients • sshokiramenhouse.com
THE HANDLE The Rind
Paragary’s Bar & Oven 1401 28th St. 457-5737
1801 L Street #40 441-7463
L D $$ Full Bar Fabulous Outdoor Patio, California cuisine with a French touch • Paragarys.com
L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Cheese-centric menu paired with select wine and beer • therindsacramento.com
Revolution Wines
Zocolo 1801 Capitol Ave. 441-0303
L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Urban winery and tasting room with a creative menu using local sources • rwwinery. com
L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Patio Regional Mexican cuisine served in an authentic artistic setting • zocolosacramento.com
Skool
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2315 K Street D $$ Inventive Japansese-inspired seafood dishes • skoolonkstreet.com
Biba Ristorante
Suzie Burger
2801 Capitol Ave. 455-2422 L D $$$ Full Bar Upscale Northern Italian cuisine
29th and P. Sts. 455-3300
served a la carte • Biba-restaurant.com
L D $ Classic burgers, cheesesteaks, shakes, chili dogs, and other tasty treats • suzieburger.com
Café Bernardo
Tapa The World
2726 Capitol Ave. 443-1180 B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Casual California cuisine with counter service
2115 J St. 442-4353 L D $-$$ Wine/Beer/Sangria Spanish/world cuisine in a casual authentic atmosphere, live flamenco music - tapathewworld.com
L D $$ Full Bar Patio Regional Mexican cooking served in a casual atmosphere • Paragarys.com
Easy on I 1725 I Street 469-9574 L D $-$$ Bar & grill with American eats, including BBQ, local brews & weekend brunch • easyoni.com
Federalist Public House
Thai Basil Café 2431 J St. 442-7690 L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Patio Housemade curries among their authentic Thai specialties Thaibasilrestaurant.com
Hot Italian 1627 16th Street 444-3000 L D Full Bar $$ Authentic hand-crafted pizzas with inventive ingredients, Gelato• hotitalian.net
Mulvaney’s Building & Loan 1215 19th St. 441-6022 L D Full Bar $$$ Modern American cuisine in an upscale historic setting
Red Rabbit 2718 J Street L D $$ Full Bar All things local contribute to a
L D $ Full Bar Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Dine in or take out since 1986
2000 Capitol Ave. 498-9891 L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Patio Fine South of France and northern Italian cuisine in a chic neighborhood setting • waterboyrestaurant.com
LAND PARK
L D $$ Full Bar Upscale American cuisine served in a contemporary setting • Riversideclubhouse.com
Taylor’s Kitchen D $$$ Wine/Beer Dinner served Wed. through Saturday. Reservations suggested but walk-ins welcome.
L D $$ • D with minimum diners call to inquire Wine/Beer. Operated by volunteers to benefit Sacramento Children’s Home. • casagardenrestaurant.org
Freeport Bakery 2966 Freeport Blvd. 442-4256 B L $ Award-winning baked goods and cakes for eat in or take out • Freeportbakery.com
Iron Grill 13th Street and Broadway 737-5115 L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Upscale neighborhood steakhouse • Ironsteaks.com
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Willie’s Burgers 2415 16th St. 444-2006 L D $ Great burgers and more. Open until 3 on Friday and Saturday • williesburgers.com
Casa Garden Restaurant 2760 Sutterville Road 452-2809
Sacramento’s Oldest Restaurant
Since 1923
2633 Riverside Drive 448-9988
2924 Freeport Boulevard 443-5154
The Waterboy
2009 N Street L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Wood-fired pizzas in an inventive urban alley setting • federalistpublichouse.com
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427 Broadway 442-4044
Riverside Clubhouse
Centro Cocina Mexicana 2730 J St. 442-2552
Jamie’s Bar and Grill
CURTIS PARK
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$5 OFF
Total LUNCH or DINNER food order of $25 or more
Café Dantorele 2700 24th St. 451-2200 B L D $$ Beer /Wine Outdoor Patio Seasonal menu features crepes and more in a colorful setting • cafedantorels.com
Pangaea Bier Café 2743 Franklin Blvd. 454-4942 L D Sunday Brunch $$ Beer /Wine Outdoor Patio A curated tap list dedicated to only the finest of brews • pangaeabiercafe.com
With coupon. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Expires 6/30/17. Not valid on Mother’s Day.
5723 Folsom Boulevard 457-1936 Dine In & Take Out • Cocktail Lounge • Banquet Room Seats 35 Lunch 11-4 pm • Dinner 4-9 pm Sundays • 11:30-9 pm • Closed Mondays
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Shoki Ramen House 2530 21st Street 905-1911 L D $$ Beer/Wine Japanese fine dining using the best local ingredients • shokiramenhouse.com
Gunther’s Ice Cream 2801 Franklin Blvd. 457-6646 Long-standing landmark with retro decor supplying homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors • gunthersicecream.com
Opa! Opa! 5644 J St. 451-4000 L D Wine/Beer $ Fresh Greek cuisine in a chic, casual setting, counter service
Nopalitos 5530 H St. 452-8226 B L $ Wine/Beer Southwestern fare in a casual diner setting
Roxie Deli & Barbeque 3340 C St. 443-5402
EAST SAC
B L D $ Deli sandwiches, salads & BBQ made fresh. Large selection of craft Beer • roxiedeli.com
33rd Street Bistro
3301 Folsom Blvd. 455-2233 B L D $$ Full Bar Patio Pacific Northwest cuisine in a casual bistro setting • 33rdstreetbistro.com
Selland’s Market Cafe 5340 H St. 736-3333 B L D $$ Wine/Beer High quality handcrafted food to eat in or take out, bakery, wine bar • sellands.com
Graduation Cakes Father's Day Cakes Macarons • Cookies Cupcakes • Pies Cakepops • HandPies
Burr’s Fountain
4920 Folsom Blvd. 452-5516 B L D $ Fountain-style diner serving burgers, sandwiches, soup and ice cream specialties
OAK PARK La Venadita
Cabana Winery & Bistro 5610 Elvas 476-5492 LD $$ Wine tasting and paired entrees. Sunday Brunch 10 - 2. • cabanawine.com
Clubhouse 56 723 56th. St. 454-5656 BLD Full Bar $$ American. HD sports, kid's menu, breakfast weekends, Late night dining
OBO Italian 3145 Folsom Blvd. L D Full Bar $$ The rustic, seasonal, and nourishing flavors of Italy. Counter service and patio • oboitalian. com
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3501 Thurd Ave. 4000-4676 L D $$ Full Bar Authentic Mexican cuisine with simple tasty menu in a colorful historic setting • lavenaditasac.com
Oak Park Brewing Company 3514 Broadway L D $$ Full Bar Award-winning beers and a creative pub-style menu in an historic setting • opbrewco.com
Vibe Health Bar 3515 Broadway
ARDEN AREA Bella Bru Café
L D Full Bar $-$$ Classic Italian cuisine served in a traditional family-style atmosphere
5038 Fair Oaks Blvd. 485-2883
855 57th St. 452-3896 B L D Wine/Beer $$ Eclectic California cuisine served in a family-friendly atmosphere, community table for single diners • Chefevan.com
Formoli’s Bistro
442-4256
B L D $-$$ Clean, lean & healthy snacks. Acai bowls are speciality. Kombucha on tap • vibehealthbar.com
5723 Folsom Blvd. 457-3679
Evan’s Kitchen
2966 Freeport Boulevard Freeportbakery.com
B L D $-$$ Full bar, casual, locally owned European style café with table service from 5 pm and patio dining • bellabrucafe.com
Cafe Bernardo Pavilions Shopping Center B L D $$ Full Bar Outdoor Patio Seasonal, European-influenced comfort food • Paragarys.com
3839 J St. 448-5699 B L D Wine/Beer $$-$$$ Mediterranean influenced cuisine in a stylish neighborhood setting • formolisbistro.com
Hawks Public House 1525 Alhambra Blvd. 558-4440 L D $$-$$$ Familiar classics combined with specialty ingredients by chefs Molly Hawks and Mike Fagnoni • hawkspublichouse.com
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Café Vinoteca 3535 Fair Oaks Blvd. 487-1331 L D $$ Full Bar Italian bistro in a casual setting • Cafevinoteca.com
Ettore’s 2376 Fair Oaks Blvd. 482-0708 B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer European-style gourmet café with salads, soup, and desserts in a bistro setting • Ettores.com
3145 Folsom Blvd. 551-1559
The Kitchen
L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Raw and refined, traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi • krurestaurant.com
2225 Hurley Way 568-7171
La Trattoria Bohemia 3649 J St. 455-7803 L D Wine/Beer $-$$ Italian and Czech specialties in a neighborhood bistro setting
D $$$ Wine/Beer Five-course gourmet demonstration dinner by reservation only • Thekitchenrestaurant.com
Luna Lounge 5026 Fair Oaks Blvd. 485-2883 B L D $-$$ Full neighborhood bar serving dinner nightly. Open at 11am daily. Weekend breakfast. • bellabrucafe.com n
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