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ore than two years ago, the city of Sacramento embarked on a major construction project at McKinley Park—an underground water vault to pull excess water from storm drains during heavy rains. The goal was to prevent the recurrence of floods in the neighborhood. This month the city moves to the final step—renovation of the eastern part of the park between the McKinley Rose Garden and tennis courts. Renovations include new turf, trees and picnic areas. A heater for Clunie Pool will create a year-round aquatic center. I lived across the street for about 90 percent of the construction. It was exhausting. The nonprofit Friends of East Sacramento—founded by Lisa

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Schmidt and me in 2010—manages the Clunie Community Center and rose garden, adjacent to the vault construction. The impacts on the center and garden were significant. After the recession, the Clunie Community Center and McKinley Rose Garden were in dire straits. The city was completing an upgrade to the garden’s irrigation system and walkways. Sadly, the budget didn’t include funds to replace 600 rose bushes that perished due to lack of care and water. The garden is home to 1,200 bushes—largest in the region. The mission of Friends of East Sacramento was to raise funds for improvement projects in the neighborhood and McKinley Park. With no options but closure, the city asked our nonprofit to manage the garden and restoration. The city also asked us to run Clunie Community Center, which needed restoration. At the time, Lisa and I were tired of divisive neighborhood disputes and disagreements. There were many, including the Mercy General Hospital expansion. We thought the McKinley Park project might be a way to pull the neighborhood together around something positive.

We had to raise a lot of money to bring the center and garden into shape and make them suitable to lease out and generate revenue to support the nonprofit. The first step was the rose garden. We raised $150,000 from a private donor and completed the restoration. We planted eight large perennial flowerbeds and attractive Englishstyle boxwood hedges. We funded the installation of a wrought iron pergola

and bench, and renovated 26 park benches. We assumed responsibility for the expense and care within the garden—including the grass, hedges, flowers and boxwoods. The roses were another story. We developed a volunteer training program


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that brings hundreds of people a year to deadhead, prune and fertilize the roses. While the project has been rewarding, it hasn’t been easy. Seeing the garden in glorious shape is very satisfying. Visits by guests have risen dramatically. The community center was a different animal. We completed a cosmetic renovation while working around rental bookings. We raised another $125,000 mostly from small business donors. We were blessed with an early tenant—a church rented the facility every Sunday. Over the first few years, bookings increased. I donated advertising in Inside Sacramento, which helped market the garden and rental facilities. Almost a decade into our lease, the project has not been without criticism. When we renovated the public restrooms next to the McKinley library, a group called East Sac Preservation protested our restroom policy. The protest failed. When the city’s plans for the water vault were introduced, a neighborhood group sued the city to stop construction. The suit failed. Not satisfied by the defeat in court, a few neighbors on H Street hung banners warning that the water vault would destroy McKinley Park. The banners put fear into our rental prospects. The city allows banners on a home for up to six months if the banner is less than 10 square feet. A couple of ragged banners, still present on an H Street property owned by Maria Kelly, have been up more 30 months. Our complaints go unanswered. A year ago, at the height of the pandemic, the city asked us to assume management of the Shepard Garden and Arts Center, next to McKinley Park. Another nonprofit tried but was unable to operate it. We cautiously agreed. Sure enough, several neighbors tried to stop us. They failed.

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Recently, a hurtful message was posted on Facebook by a landscaper who promotes his business with signs in local yards. His beef was about excessive nut grass in the McKinley Rose Garden. Absent was any offer to help fix the problem. When we inherited the rose garden, nut grass overran the rose bushes. We raised and spent more than $50,000 to eradicate it until about two years ago, when it returned. We’ve treated it with chemicals, digging and blocking—ideas provided by professionals. Eventually, we decided we lack the time and energy to be obsessed by it.

Lisa and I run the garden and community center as volunteers. We’ve never taken any pay. Many neighbors and visitors appreciate the effort, but after almost a decade, people tend to forget and take things for granted. We’re not above criticism, but it would be helpful if people quit complaining and stepped up to help. Next fall, our agreement expires on the community center and rose garden. We need to decide whether to renew our lease or return the properties back to the city. This past year was stressful. Many volunteers were understandably afraid to work. Our garden manager

Nisa Hayden had to recruit and train new folks to help. The lease renewal will be a tough decision. We’ve put a lot into these beautiful, historic places. But the city has never come close to restoring the number of park workers on the job before the recession, despite passage of Measure U to fund public safety and park services. We will just have to see. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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riends of East Sacramento is pleased to present the winners of this year’s McKinley Rose Garden photo contest. Winning photos are in this month’s Inside Sacramento. The nonprofit Friends of East Sacramento developed the contest in 2013 to engage the community and share the beauty of the garden.

Photographer Aniko Kiezel serves as the judge. The photographs will be used to promote the McKinley Rose Garden for wedding rentals, which support care of the garden. This year’s first-place winner is Anne Sandler, who will receive a 20-by-30-inch canvas wall hanging with an image of her choice, donated by Mike’s Camera. n


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(Left to right) HomeAid Sacramento Board Chair Michael Wagener, Councilmember Eric Guerra, Roebbelen Contracting President/CEO Ken Wenham, Saint John’s graduate Kizzie Anderson and Saint John’s Program for Real Change CEO Julie Hirota celebrate the opening of Saint John’s Square.

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aint John’s Program for Real Change recently celebrated the opening of Saint John’s Square, its newest affordable modular housing community. The square consists of 11 new units to house up to 55 formerly homeless women and children in two-bedroom, one-bath units. The new community also offers professional wrap-around services for mental health, addiction recovery, parenting and financial guidance, and is suitable for employed

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mothers with children and/or individual employed women seeking interim housing. “Saint John’s Square has been a great project because of everyone who came together to make this community possible,” says Julie Hirota, CEO of Saint John’s. Key advocates and stakeholders include the city of Sacramento, Councilmember Eric Guerra, Project HomeKey, HomeAid Sacramento and construction company Roebbelen Contracting. For more information, visit saintjohnsprogram.org.

BONNEYU Bonney Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air recently launched BonneyU, a 10-week program to train the next generation of plumbing installers

and technicians. The program will give students more than 400 hours of practical experience and the opportunity to be hired after completion. The first cohort began classes in June at Bonney’s headquarters in Rancho Cordova with traditional classroom instruction, as well as handson training. During the accelerated BonneyU program, students spend 40 hours per week learning through real-life scenarios taught by Bonney’s industry experts. The program is designed to allow students to become skilled technicians in less time than a traditional apprenticeship program, which usually takes two years. “The past year has shown that those who work in the trades are indispensable members of our community—they keep our daily lives

afloat,” says Bonney HR Director Peter Meadows. “We are training the next generation of talented trades workers to keep our community going through good times and bad.” For more information, visit bonney. com, under “About Us.”

HABITAT RESTORATION The Ancil Hoffman Habitat Restoration Project will restore crucial habitat by recreating spawning and rearing areas for native salmon and steelhead trout in the river at Ancil Hoffman Park in Carmichael. Fall-run Chinook salmon migrate to the Lower American River as adults to spawn from October through December. To aid this process, the project will lay approximately 15,800 cubic yards of clean gravel into the flowing river and


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carve a new alcove in the existing gravel bar as a place for eggs to be laid and safely hatched before the young salmon travel back to the Pacific Ocean. For more information, visit waterforum.org/ah.

REPUBLIC FC KICKSTART With the support of Suncrest Bank, the Republic FC Kickstart grant program has awarded $10,500 in cash grants to local LGBTQ+ businesses. The five finalists receiving grants are the Lavender Library, Little Sparrow Childcare (winner of the $5,000 grand prize), Plant Daddy Co., Strapping and Sugar Sweetery. “The struggles small businesses faced during the pandemic were detrimental, and to be able to be granted funds to help us get back on track is just amazing,” says Little Sparrow Childcare owner and operator Carin Humphrey. “The love and support from the community was more than I expected and I am deeply grateful for this experience.” Each business can access free educational services and consulting resources to support growth and development. Later this year, Republic FC Kickstart will hold two more grant rounds to support businesses owned by Asian and Pacific Islanders and veterans.

DOWNTOWN DOLLARS The Downtown Sacramento Partnership has debuted a new

Downtown Dollars e-gift card program that offers a convenient way to shop local and help spur more retail recovery Downtown. E-gift cards can be purchased in amounts as low as $25 (volume discounts are available) to be used at more than 25 participating businesses for dining, shopping, entertainment, professional services and more. Downtown Dollars are powered by Mastercard and Yiftee, and never expire. To purchase, visit godowntownsac.com/downtown-dollars.

OLD SAC REWARDS Similar to Downtown Dollars, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership has also rolled out the Old Sacramento Rewards program, a new mobile shopping promotions marketplace backed by Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Online marketing platform Saltwater Loyalty is helping Old Sacramento Waterfront merchants create promotions, rewards and other customer incentives to aid in retail recovery. The incentives are then offered to rewards members through mobile device notifications. Sign-up is free. For more information, visit oldsacramentorewards.com.

EASTERN AVENUE FLAGS If you’ve driven down Eastern Avenue this time of year and wondered about the beautiful American flag

American flags fly July 4 to Sept. 11 along Eastern Avenue every year.

display on both sides of the road, there’s an equally beautiful story behind them. The 175 flags are displayed every year from July 4 through Sept. 11 as a tribute to United Airlines Flight 175, which was hijacked on 9/11 and flown into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. This year, on Saturday, Sept. 11—the 20th anniversary of 9/11—a dedication ceremony hosted by Sacramento Stand Down will be held at 9:02:59 a.m. at the Little League park at Eastern Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard. A plaque will be dedicated to Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Station 110 in memory of Captain Victor J. Saracini, his crew and the passengers of Flight 175, as well as the first responders who gave their lives on 9/11. The ceremony will include the reading of prayers and the names of the crew and passengers, a bagpipe performance and singing to mark this somber occasion. For more information, visit sacramentostanddown.org.

LOST PETS The city’s Front Street Animal Shelter is waiving all fees for an entire year for owners to retrieve their lost pets. Forty-four percent of Front Street’s lost animals were claimed in 2020, but the shelter wants to do better. “We are concerned that many animals may not be picked up because their families are experiencing financial hardship and we don’t want cost to be a barrier,” says Front Street Animal Shelter Manager Phillip Zimmerman.

The fees will be covered by Friends of Front Street, a nonprofit organization that supports the shelter’s lifesaving efforts. If your pet has gone missing, the shelter recommends using the services listed on the city shelter’s website at frontstreetshelter.org, under “Lost & Found”; posting on Facebook, Craigslist, Nextdoor, and other social media and advertising websites; talking to neighbors; and hanging large missing-pet posters in the area. Residents should also check all area animal shelters for at least a few weeks after a pet runs away, since it often takes time for animals to be found and brought into a shelter.

CAP-TO-CAP Registration is now open for the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s Capitol-to-Capitol advocacy program, which will meet virtually Oct. 25–29. Policy experts will focus on our region’s priorities and participants will have the opportunity to add thoughtful insight while helping to identify solutions that address the most pressing issues facing the greater Sacramento area. “Our legislative leaders rely on our collective expertise to guide decisions that will impede or advance our dreams of being a world-class economic powerhouse,” says Amanda Blackwood, Metro Chamber president and CEO. “We invite experts in business and guardians of our legacy to join us as we work to achieve our visions for greater

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Wisdom Travels features photos of North Natomas residents in motion. Photo by Janine Mapurunga

Representatives from United Way California Capital Region, the city of Sacramento, SMUD and ARI Community Services hold AT&T hotspots, one element of the new Digital Equity partnership. Jibe, an organization that encourages the community to walk, bike and use public transportation. The project includes beautiful photos with the subjects’ personal narratives about important times in their lives when active transportation played a role, says the city’s Arts Program Manager Melissa Cirone. Wisdom Travels was organized and funded through the city’s Office of Arts and Culture and its Artist in Residence Program. All photos and stories can be found at jibe.org.

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YOUTH ORCHESTRA Young musicians can now apply for the Cordova Youth Spotlight Orchestra, with scholarships provided by the Sacramento Performing Arts Conservatory available for up to 200 qualified students. Auditions are required for the first five stands. The rest will undergo 10-minute “get to know you” Zoom meetings. The season starts this month and runs through next May. All orchestral instruments are welcome with a minimum three years of study or at least Suzuki book level 3. CYSO members receive private instruction

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from members of the Sacramento Philharmonic, as well as free healthy meals and snacks, an instrument lending program and complimentary in-house repairs provided by SPAC. Since 2005, SPAC has brought performing arts classes with professional arts faculty to school districts around the region. To register, text (916) 308-2307 or email clara. spac@live.com. For more information, visit sacramentoconservatory.com.

WISDOM TRAVELS A new art installation—Wisdom Travels—is up along Natomas Central Drive and in North Natomas Regional Park consisting of 49 banners boasting photographs of North Natomas residents ages 50 and older in motion. To create the banners, local documentary photographer Janine Mapurunga was selected and paired with local nonprofit North Natomas

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors recently appointed Dalen Fredrickson as the new director of child support services and Emily Halcon as director of homeless initiatives. Fredrickson has served in the department since 2015, first as assistant director and most recently as acting director. He obtained his juris doctorate from Northwestern California University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in California. Halcon was also promoted from within—she previously worked with the county as a homeless initiatives consultant, providing guidance on key homeless programs and services. Prior to serving at the county, Halcon worked as the homeless services manager for the city of Sacramento. “Knowing that we already had the best candidate in-house for this critical position ensures that Emily is ready to hit the ground running and take our homeless response to the next level,” Interim County Executive Ann Edwards says.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION The city’s Historic Preservation team has been awarded $50,000 through the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (a program administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation) to help protect and preserve Black history in Sacramento. The project started last month and is expected to finalize in 2022. The city will partner with Sacramento State history students, volunteers from partner organizations and a historic consultant to collaboratively gather primary- and secondary-source material, conduct oral histories and document individual properties associated with the Black experience in Sacramento. “This is a great award that will allow for the Black experience to be better understood by the whole community and shared with current and future generations of Sacramento’s residents,” says Sean de Courcy, the city’s associate preservation planner.

STUDENT LEADERS Four local high school students recently completed paid summer internships with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Sacramento as part of the Bank of America Student Leaders program. The Student Leaders class of 2021 are Eden Getahun, a 2021 graduate of McClatchy High School who has held leadership positions in the Youth Rise Commission, Girls Around the World and Student Advisory Council, and is now attending Yale; Elsa Fishman, a senior at Saint Francis High School who volunteers with NorCal Resist, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting


A new mural by Tyler Stauss helps get the word out about water safety. immigrants and asylum seekers; Arveen Birdi, a senior at Manteca’s Sierra High School who started a club to promote anti-bullying, anti-drug education and the protection of students’ rights; and Vicente Contreras, a 2021 graduate of Stockton’s Saint Mary’s High School who led his youth mentorship group to compete in the Science Olympiad. The Student Leaders program recognizes 300 community-focused juniors and seniors from across the U.S. each year. Student leaders of greater Sacramento engage in an eight-week paid internship and programming that includes a collaborative, mentor-focused project with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Sacramento.

DIGITAL EQUITY United Way California Capital Region has launched a three-year digital equity partnership with the cities of Sacramento and Rancho Cordova, SMUD and community nonprofits to close the local digital divide. United Way is partnering with select nonprofits to identify households eligible for broadband assistance, devices and digital literacy training. Digital champions (community residents with tech skills who speak multiple languages) will provide outreach and case management in targeted geographic areas. Other partners, including local school districts and social service providers, will provide outreach, direct assistance and basic digital literacy. “Closing the digital divide is crucial to ensuring that everyone in our region can access educational and economic opportunity,” says Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg. “I’m proud that as a city, we have invested nearly $200 million over the past three years

directly in community programs like these.” Eligible households can complete an initial screening application to be considered for a variety of services, including internet access, refurbished desktop computers and digital literacy training through online resources and classes. For more information, visit yourlocalunitedway.org/digital.

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CLIMATE ACTION Sacramento County declared a climate emergency in December 2020 and began to assemble a Climate Action Plan to address the issue locally. CAP will outline not only the reduction in greenhouse gases we hope to achieve, but also what actions the county and its residents will take to reach these goals in relation to transportation, development and infill, urban greening, and other policies. To view or comment on the CAP final draft, visit saccounty.net, then search for “Climate Action Plan.” “Decisions in the CAP will impact the quality of life in our region for decades,” says Jill Peterson, local issues lead for the Sacramento Citizens’ Climate Lobby. “Now is the time to get engaged. Let your voice be heard.” For more information, contact Peterson at jcarlapeterson@gmail.com.

CHILDREN’S HOME The Sacramento Children’s Home is now safely welcoming back volunteers and offering tours at its facilities. Volunteers are needed in administrative departments, including human resources, finance, philanthropy, medical and the front desk, and for the Residential Treatment and Crisis Nursery programs and special projects.

Main campus tours are available on the fourth Thursday of each month. Crisis Nursery tours are by reservation only. In both cases, masks are required when indoors. When touring Crisis Nursery locations, advance proof of full vaccination is required. Since 1867, the Sacramento Children’s Home has provided crisis support for families with infants and toddlers, as well as short-term residential care for foster youth who have suffered trauma. Programs promote child safety, positive parenting, education and mental health for more than 7,000 children and 4,300 families each year. For more information, visit kidshome.org.

WATER-SAFETY MURAL The Sunrise Recreation area is looking extra spiffy thanks to a new mural by artist Tyler Stauss as part of the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks’ “Life Looks Good on You” water-safety campaign. The campaign began in summer 2015 when 16 confirmed drownings occurred in Sacramento-area rivers. Since the campaign’s inception, drowning rates have dropped considerably due to

messages addressing risky behavior and water safety. The new mural acts as a reminder to parkway visitors to wear life jackets and take safety precautions while enjoying the area’s local waterways. For more information, visit regionalparks. saccounty.net.

SPCA ART DONATIONS The Sacramento SPCA’s Third Annual “Art Fur Paws” Benefit Auction seeks donations of collectibles, fine art, jewelry, decorative arts and more. The online auction will be hosted by Witherell’s from Nov. 18 through Dec. 2 to raise much-needed funds for the local animal shelter. Donations must be received by Oct. 1. To donate an item or for more information, contact Amber Emerson at aemerson@sspca.org or (916) 504-2803.

GARDENING GUIDE The UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Sacramento County’s 2022 “Gardening Guide and Calendar” is now available. The highly anticipated annual guide includes a month-by-month “what-

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ROSE GARDEN KITTENS The McKinley Rose Garden, known for its beautiful flowers, has recently become a drop-off spot for abandoned kittens. According to McKinley Rose Garden Manager Nisa Hayden, several litters of kitties have been left in bushes around the garden this summer. These are not feral cats. They are friendly and have clearly been around people. For those who enjoy the garden, please keep an eye out for these vulnerable animals. If you're able to foster and find the kittens homes, please do. Alternatively, consider contacting a local no-kill animal shelter.

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Orangevale resident Pranavkrishna Bharanidharan recently won five medals in the International Academic Competitions’ National Championship Exams. International Academic Competitions sponsors various national science and history exam contests for elementary, middle and high school students in more than 25 countries. The 2021 examinations were conducted in May, when California Montessori Project middle schooler Bharanidharan came first in the Latin American History and Asian History Exams. He also won the International

Geography Bee quiz bowl competition, earned second place in the National Ecology and Environmental Science Exam, and third place in the National Historical Geography Exam. “I’m extremely happy with the end results,” says Bharanidharan, who also plays guitar and chess. “It is a culmination of lots of hard work and preparation. I prepare about two hours on a weekday and four hours on a weekend in these subjects. Competitions are a great way to learn more about the world, make friends and, above all, have fun.”

SACTOWN BITES SacTown Bites Food Tour Adventures has launched its newest excursion, “A Taste of the Delta,” showcasing the best of the scenic Sacramento Valley. The tour includes a pear farm visit and cidery tour, cider tasting with snack pairing, lunch at a historic taphouse, and wine tasting and pairings of cheese, jams and chocolate at a local winery. Tour partners include Hemly Cider, Husick’s Taphouse, Silt Winery and Grazing Craving. Tours operate most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 11 a.m. in Courtland

Sacramento Republic FC and Western Health Advantage are now offering an ongoing series of workouts at the team's newly renamed home field, Heart Health Park. Expert staff from The Academy Training & Performance Center hold public workouts, as well as community health and wellness events to inspire people to make fitness a priority. Workout participants choose from six different 20-minute stations that include cycling, boxing, medicine balls, bodyweight, stadium stairs and core fitness, plus a warm-up and cool-down zone. All exercises can be modified for different fitness levels and ages. Registration is open for the Sept. 25 session. Registration is free, but with a $10 donation, participants receive a ticket to an upcoming Republic FC match, as well as a two-week pass to The Academy Training & Performance Center. Participants who donate $40 receive a limited-edition Republic FC workout kit with a water bottle, workout towel and gym bag, as well as two tickets to a Republic FC match and a two-week pass to the training center. Net proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. For more information, visit sacrepublicfc.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n


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here’s something about living along the Sacramento River Parkway that makes a few people hate their neighbors. This is no exaggeration. Maybe it’s the arrogance that comes from living in a house that backs up to something timeless and beautiful. Maybe it’s the fog of exclusivity created by fences that blocked levee access and pushed neighbors away. No matter the explanation, it’s tangible and unhealthy and dishonorable. Let’s examine this sorry situation and find a way to stop it. Evidence of anti-social behavior by some levee-side tenants is plentiful. They install fake warning signs about trespassing. Over the summer, a resident on Benham Way rigged two

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sprinklers with motion detectors and embedded the contraptions on the levee. The goal was to blast water at neighbors who walked there. Beyond the fact that embedded sprinklers and water hoses along the levee are illegal and dangerous— nothing can be placed on the levee without permission from state flood authorities—the sprinkler prank revealed a sadistic attitude. What sort of person thinks it’s fun to shoot water at neighbors? Childish conduct by adults is hard to penetrate, but I suppose the sprinklers were a message: Get off the levee, you don’t belong here, it’s my kingdom and I alone deserve to enjoy it. The sprinkler nonsense followed other anti-neighborly incidents on the levee near Benham. There was a guy in a gasmask—yes, a gasmask— who sprayed chemicals and chased a teenaged boy. There was a resident who turned his dog loose on an Inside Sacramento photographer. Nobody was hurt, but each encounter projected the image of juvenile bullying—the sort of behavior any good neighbor would consider an embarrassment. When I started writing about Sacramento River Parkway access

seven years ago, I wondered about the fear and loathing harbored by a knot of residents whose houses bump up against the levee. For some reason, they can’t stand the thought of neighbors walking near their homes. It drives them nuts. The origins of this psychosis can be found in the bizarre belief among some property owners that they “own” the levee. The hallucination runs deep. Some of these people believe they own the entire riverbank and half the river. There are many reasons why such ownership claims are fantasy. To recap: The state received easements from levee farmers more than a century ago, and gained authority and ownership of the levees. The state directs all levee activities, from maintenance to the placement of vegetation, fences, even sprinklers. State law guarantees public access to waterways. The levees and riverbanks have supported public recreation for generations, decades before Pocket, Greenhaven and Little Pocket were subdivided. There’s more, but you get the idea. The public owns the levees. Nearby tenants who cling to delusional ownership theories are trying to make a case for Santa Claus.

Which isn’t a good reason to hate your neighbors. Over the years I’ve tried to talk to residents along the levee and learn why they are so afraid. They cite the usual bogeymen, stealthy burglars and drug-addled homeless people. When I tell them crime on the levee is no worse than other neighborhoods in Pocket and Greenhaven, or that public activity on the levee will discourage criminals, they don’t want to hear it. A reader named Judi lives near the levee. She emailed me and said people walking behind her home destroyed her peace and tranquility. She said some idiots shot off illegal fireworks. She implied it was my fault. I told her illegal fireworks are nuisances everywhere and asked why she deserves special protection. Is it simply because she lives near the levee? She didn’t answer. It’s time for levee residents to join their community. Time to stop hating your neighbors. R.E. Graswich can be reached at regraswich@icloud.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n


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First RECALL HOMELESSNESS? GOP HOPEFULS HAVE IDEAS BY MANUELA TOBIAS

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he Gavin Newsom recall began as a referendum on the governor’s handling of the pandemic. But homelessness has become a critical issue for Republican candidates eager to replace Newsom in this month’s special election. Businessman John Cox has been hauling an 8-foot ball of garbage around California to symbolize “the trash that’s left behind” by homeless people. Kevin Faulconer, former San Diego mayor, named homelessness as his No. 1 issue. He released ads showing people camped in cars and tents in “Newsom’s California.” Celebrity Caitlyn Jenner claimed her neighbor moved to Arizona because he couldn’t handle seeing homeless people. Los Angeles radio talk show host Larry Elder believes homeless individuals need “true compassion” and not merely shelter beds or hotel rooms, which he calls “warehousing.” Newsom made reducing homelessness a key part of his 2018 gubernatorial campaign, but the unsheltered population has only increased—up by 24 percent from 2018 to about 161,000 people in 2020. The increase comes after the state spent $13 billion on homelessness since 2018. A scathing state auditor’s report points to a lack of coordination and

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accountability across the web of state agencies, counties, cities and service providers. Are Republican ideas better? Their campaigns reflect a strategy of intervention and holding homeless people accountable. Some experts warn such proposals could worsen the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Doug Ose, a former Sacramento member of Congress running to unseat Newsom, says, “We need to stop enabling, excusing and ignoring these drug addiction and mental health issues.” Ose wants to make it easier to bring homeless people into state custody and establish enough community care centers to treat drug addiction and mental illness. “First, you’ve got to have treatment first, not housing first. Treatment first,” he says. In his homelessness plan, Cox cites a Heritage Foundation blog post pointing to a study of “Treatment First” facilities that found nearly half the participants recovered from substance use, entered housing and maintained steady employment. Neither Cox nor Ose has put a price tag on treatment. But it’s likely far higher than simply providing beds for people, as the current “Housing First” shelter model does.

Several candidates in the Newsom recall mention using conservatorships, or legal guardianships, to force people into treatment. Both Cox and Ose suggest loosening the Lanterman-Petris Short Act, which limits involuntary treatment to those who are a danger to themselves or others, or gravely disabled, and restricts confinement time. Ose wants to include anyone “addicted to drugs” and unwilling or unable to “make reasoned decisions consistent with being self-sufficient.” Cox says, “Britney Spears doesn’t need a conservator. Thousands of Californians living on the streets are the ones that need conservatorships. And we have to force people to do it.” Newsom and others have called for limited expansion of conservatorships. Supporters argue it’s difficult to get needed help for afflicted relatives under the strict definition of conservatorship. Others say the outdated system doesn’t address the needs of people dealing with substance abuse. Kevin Baker of the American Civil Liberties Union says the candidates’ proposals raise serious concerns, and not just about violations of civil liberties. Expanding conservatorships would take “an army” of lawyers, judges and guards the state doesn’t have, he says.

“If you put somebody in a conservatorship, they’re yours. You have to house, clothe and feed them. You have all the obligations to them that you have to prisoners,” he says. Faulconer wants an audit into the need for mental health services and how the state is spending money. His main idea is to create enough shelter beds to get everyone on the streets inside with services, including mental health treatment. Under his plan, if space in a shelter is available, a homeless person must take it. As for the price, Faulconer says, “The cost of not doing it is extraordinary. People are literally dying on our streets. And my whole plan is about giving people the ability to get off the streets, out of an unclean, unsafe, unsanitary environment into one that is supportive with the services that they need.” Faulconer cites a 12-percent reduction in homelessness in San Diego as evidence that shelters work. Local critics have questioned that record. While Newsom has added record numbers of shelter beds in the past year, he prioritized more expensive individual hotel rooms, as opposed to the large shelters Faulconer suggests. Elder, who downplays his GOP connections, says, “I have a newsflash for Newsom: Herding the homeless in barracks or hotels is simply warehousing our brothers and sisters


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COUNTY HIRES HOMELESS CHIEF. WILL IT MATTER?

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he federally mandated headcount of homeless individuals in Sacramento County was last conducted in 2019. It revealed more than 5,500 people experienced homelessness on a given night. This year’s count was canceled by the pandemic. While the 2019 survey showed an increase of nearly 20 percent from 2017, residents don’t need an official report to know homelessness continues to grow. Evidence can be seen at camps along the American River Parkway, on commercial corridors and other locations within the urban core and suburban unincorporated areas. Emily Halcon is the newly appointed director of homeless initiatives for Sacramento County. She has more than 15 years of experience dealing with

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homeless programs. Halcon worked six years as homeless services manager for the city of Sacramento. Wish her luck in her new job. She needs it. During the winter, the city and county were both criticized for the lack of available shelters following six homeless deaths in a January storm. After the deaths were discovered, Interim County Executive Ann Edwards told Capitol Public Radio the county coroner explained there was no reason to believe the “storm was the cause of death for any person.” For years, homeless advocates urged city and county leaders to open emergency shelters throughout the year. Oppressive summer temperatures have prompted both jurisdictions to address heat emergencies more frequently by opening cooling centers or offering motel vouchers to homeless persons. In September, the Board of Supervisors is expected to adopt its final 2021-22 budget. Among the anticipated programs is an Alternative Emergency Response to people experiencing mental health issues in the unincorporated area and all cities except Sacramento, which has a separate program. The alternative response strives to keep police away

from homeless calls, replaced by mental health professionals and social workers. Many of these calls likely involve homeless persons suffering episodes related to mental illness, drugs, alcohol or a combination. But will the new approach work? Earlier this year, Honolulu was going to eliminate police from most homeless calls and rely on social service and health workers to handle the reports. The idea was to free up Honolulu cops by not having them respond to nonviolent, homeless-related matters. But Honolulu quickly modified its plan—even before the program got off the ground. Officials realized the proposal was too dangerous for nonpolice. Now a team of social workers and health care workers will respond to homeless calls, backed up by cops. Since early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Sacramento County’s public health orders allowed homeless persons to live in vehicles and tents without penalty. Implementation effectively banned camp removals, although clearances were allowed if they threatened infrastructure or posed a public safety risk. According to county insiders, the removal option was rarely exercised. The latest public health order pertaining to homeless camps expired

in June. That did not result in camps being automatically removed, but some county residents say a few have been cleared out. The continuing presence of homeless with their tents, possessions and debris has generated public demand for officials to address the problem. The Los Angeles City Council this summer approved a sweeping ordinance to restrict homeless encampments in certain areas and away from schools, day care facilities, parks and libraries. In Sacramento, county sources doubt there is the political will to follow L.A.’s lead. Current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends allowing camps to remain intact to discourage the spread of COVID-19 and the Delta variant. Will that change? Probably not. The big question is what tools will the Board of Supervisors give Emily Halcon to be successful in her new position? Howard Schmidt has worked on the federal, state and local levels of government, including 16 years for Sacramento County. He can be reached at howardschmidt218@aol.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n


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On a Grand Scale OLD-WORLD TUDOR HAS HISTORIC BEGINNINGS

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turrets. The English-style Tudor, built in 1938, is the creation of famed architect and builder Frank “Squeaky” Williams—and was once home to Sacramento native and renowned author Joan Didion and her family. “When we first moved in, we had a garage sale,” says Annie Kaplon, who purchased the home with her husband, Dr. Richard Kaplon, in 2009. “Joan Didion’s cousin came. She said they used to have great parties here. It was going back in time for her.”

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Situated on 1.35 acres in the Sierra Oaks Vista neighborhood off Fair Oaks Boulevard, the main house is 4,210 square feet with four bedrooms and four and a half baths. An additional 2,000 square feet comprise a basement that opens to the backyard and a separate studio/guest quarters. When the Kaplons bought the historic home, the grand dwelling had gone through several renovations. “The previous owner did a nice job doing stuff, but it was very dated,” Richard says. “Through the years, we’ve opened up every wall and updated all the electrical and all the plumbing, including the sewer,” he adds. The couple added smart app-based technology not typically found in older homes. “Even though it’s a 1938 home, there is no aspect that we cannot control from our cell phone,” Richard says. “Every light switch, the front gate, the alarm. We can log in and adjust our thermostats. When I leave work in the evening, I can turn on the hot tub so it’s warm when I get home.” The Kaplons created a family/game room in the unfinished basement, along with a half bath and laundry room. For a special touch, they repurposed old


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FOR A SPECIAL TOUCH, THEY REPURPOSED OLD WOODEN TIMBERS FROM THE PROPERTY’S ORIGINAL RANCH GATE TO FRAME THE BASEMENT DOORS.

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wooden timbers from the property’s original ranch gate to frame the basement doors. The previous owner replaced a circular staircase leading from the entryway to the second floor with a more functional set of wooden stairs, keeping with the style of the home. The kitchen was updated with marble countertops, new cabinets, a copper-colored tile backsplash, two copper sinks and modern appliances. The Kaplons added more cabinetry and new lighting. A butler’s pantry-wine room is just off the kitchen. The original hardwood floors were refinished. French doors, recessed lighting and built-in shelves were added. The master bedroom is home to one of four fireplaces and two large walk-in closets. A hot tub is an added luxury in the master bath. “We tore up the front and back yards,” Annie says. They added an outdoor kitchen, paved patio and another fireplace. Redwoods, roses and fruit trees surround the expansive backyard, along with a new pool and spa. “It has an English garden feel—our own personal park,” Richard adds. Despite its grand past and presence, the sprawling estate conveys warmth and curb appeal. “It’s not your typical California ranch or Mediterranean or even Santa Barbara-style home,” Richard says. “We deliberately did not move walls or change the footprint. We tried to adapt the space for us. We love the combination of old-world charm with modern amenities.” Annie agrees. “It has a lot of personality, everywhere you turn.” To recommend a home or garden for Open House, contact Inside Sacramento at editor@ insidepublications.com. More photography and previous columns can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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Down Not Out

CITY NEEDS MAYOR TO REMEMBER FIGHTING SPIRIT

As Mayor Darrell Steinberg struggles to resolve the city’s homeless crisis, the unsheltered population continues to grow. Several people living in a Downtown alley recently asked Inside photographer Aniko Kiezel to make pictures of them. “Thank you for seeing us,” one man said after the photo session.

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he last Sacramento mayor who moved onto bigger and better things was Dr. Henry L. Nichols. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, that’s because Mayor Nichols served only one year. It was 1858. Nine years after he left City Hall, Dr. Nichols became California

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secretary of state. He was on the job when the Capitol building was finished, and climbed to the top of the new dome and stuck the golden ball in place. It’s still there. It’s a safe bet Darrell Steinberg will not climb any domes and place golden balls. Like the other 44 mayors who followed Dr. Nichols, Steinberg has reached the summit of his political career. It’s downhill from here. This is not how life was supposed to turn out for Steinberg. He was supposed to hold statewide office, maybe attorney general, maybe governor. That was the plan. But being mayor until 2024 is what

Steinberg is stuck with, for better or worse. His ability to manage his disappointment will shape Sacramento’s recovery from the economic and societal horrors of pandemic and homelessness. He hit solid notes at his State of the City speech in June. If Steinberg falters in the months ahead, the city’s recovery is in trouble. And trouble is already banging on the door. Since being passed over by Gov. Gavin Newsom for attorney general— an appointment Steinberg desperately wanted—the mayor has struggled to maintain his public façades of optimism and leadership. Losing

the attorney general sweepstakes to Alameda Assemblyman Rob Bonta crushed Steinberg and ended any relationship he had with Newsom. Steinberg is 61 and hardly doddering. But a flock of Democrats have lapped him, younger, more diverse, with larger or more influential constituencies. His “best by” date has expired. Steinberg was already losing his grip on City Hall. The arrival of three new council members last year shattered his command over a fivevote majority on City Council. Power reduction is painful for Steinberg, who loved wielding authority in the state Senate.


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members ended up in handcuffs for crimes ranging from corruption to drunk driving. When Steinberg ran for mayor in 2016, the job was designed as a launch pad for a moonshot—statewide

office, perhaps governor. A senate presidency can do strange things to people. Steinberg ran for mayor on two promises. First, he would use his Capitol connections to help the city.

Second, he would solve the homeless crisis. Today his Capitol connections are forgotten. The city’s homeless crisis has exploded. Downtown is on life support, hoping state workers return to their cubicles. Sacramento needs a leader who can pull together progressive and moderate factions, nurture Downtown and embrace remedies to homelessness, such as a Haven for Hope campus where unsheltered people can nudge themselves to selfsufficiency. Can Steinberg still lead? Yes, if he wants to. He’s no Dr. Henry Nichols. He won’t be climbing the Capitol dome. But unharnessed from ambition, the mayor can help his colleagues focus on smart policies, not grudge politics. There’s no point crying about what might have been. R.E. Graswich can be reached at regraswich@icloud.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n

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Zero-Sum Zoning CITY SHOULD FOCUS ON SERVICE, NOT DENSITY

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hat is the role of city planners? Should they decide what’s best for citizens and draft Byzantine building codes and zoning regulations to enforce politically inspired mandates? Or should they learn the preferences of residents and make those preferences work? It appears top-down influence is the order at Sacramento City Hall when it comes to upzoning, where multiple units are encouraged over single-family homes. Market research commissioned by real estate website redfin.com says the overwhelming majority of homebuyers prefer a single-family home to a unit in a multi-family building. This preference holds even if it means a shorter commute. A third of home seekers exclusively search for single-family homes when they look online. Families are leaving dense urban cores in search of singlefamily homes. Can cities such as Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland and now Sacramento use the cudgel of new upzoning laws to force citizens to prefer denser living?

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By ignoring the desires and preferences of residents, we risk an exodus of families who want singlefamily homes. How could Sacramento get it so wrong? Let’s start with the so-called “scientific survey” conducted by the city in August 2020. Five hundred and four residents responded to questions designed to elicit answers city leaders wanted and needed to support their plans to change zoning regulations in favor of multi-units and more density. An example of a loaded question: “Single-family zoning has contributed to neighborhood racial segregation in cities throughout the U.S. by keeping out those who cannot afford a single-family house. Changing Sacramento’s zoning to allow duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in all residential neighborhoods could help integrate neighborhoods and provide more affordable options for people of all backgrounds and ages. Would you support or oppose this change?” With questions written like that, is it any wonder respondents put aside personal preferences to go along with the city’s objective?

Making matters worse is the fact that the city’s underlying assumptions are mistaken. There is no real evidence that increasing density does anything to make houses more affordable or more racially integrated. Multiple studies show the opposite happens. In 2013 and 2015, Chicago upzoned a large set of parcels. Yonah Freemark, who has a Ph.D. in urban studies from MIT, studied the results in an academic paper called “Upzoning Chicago: Impacts of a Zoning Reform on Property Values and Housing Construction.” He found that over five years, the price of existing housing went up and there were no positive impacts on the housing supply. Given the likelihood that upzoning in Sacramento won’t produce more housing, the housing that does get built is unlikely to be affordable. Per Redfin, the median price for a home in East Sacramento is $799,000. In the category of new construction in East Sac, the average price tops $1.1 million. A quick trip to bankrate.com tells us with a 20-percent down payment of $159,800, a prospective homeowner can look forward to monthly payments of almost $3,342—or 64 percent of

the median household income for Sacramento. And there’s taxes and insurance. This completely undermines the refrain by Mayor Darrell Steinberg that people should be able to “not only play in Land Park but to live in Land Park.” A better path forward for Sacramento is to pursue equity by making sure all neighborhoods have access to highquality amenities. A drive toward inclusivity and equity that ignores underserved neighborhoods and fails to improve services is a false inclusivity. Maybe local politicians and planners should focus on services and think about what Sacramentans really want before they force their views on us and hope we like it. Chris Jones is a Colonial Heights resident who participates in several community organizations, including the Colonial Heights Neighborhood Association and Hope for Sacramento, a homelessness advocacy group. He holds a degree in information technology and an MBA, and works as a project manager in health care IT. Comments can be emailed to editor@ insidepublications.com. n


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FACE TO FACE FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY IS THE NEXT ‘BIG THING’

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ut of curiosity, I tried it. I went to the Petco Love website and clicked on “Lost.” Under “I Lost a Pet,” I entered Sacramento as a search location.

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A second box popped up. “Upload a Photo: Our facial recognition technology will scan the database for possible matches.” Per the instructions, I selected an image from my computer—the smiling mug of Jett, my black and white chihuahua mix. Once uploaded, I cropped the photo to focus on Jett’s face and hit “Search.” In approximately 15 seconds, up popped another black and white chihuahua-looking mutt waiting for his owners at a rescue group 52.5 miles away in Vallejo. Of course, it was not Jett. She was soundly asleep

on the floor next to my computer desk. But still—pretty impressive. According to industry statistics, one in every three pets will go missing in its lifeline, an estimated 10 million a year. Searchable databases, like Petco Love Lost (formerly Finding Rover), use facial recognition technology to help missing companion animals reunite with their human families. Upload a photo of the lost dog or cat. The system will scan the image and match it with the mugs of found pets across the country. “Our shelter takes in thousands of animals each year, most of which have

a family that misses them very much and we want to help get those animals back home as quickly as possible,” says Phillip Zimmerman, manager at the city’s Front Street Animal Shelter, which began using Petco Love’s facial recognition technology this year. “We believe Petco Love Lost will be revolutionary.” The key to ensuring this new technology works is for more pet owners to use it, says Ryan Hinderman, communications and customer service manager at Front Street. “It works very well, but not a lot of people know about it yet.


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Similar to how microchips took a long time to catch on, I think this has a lot of potential to be the next ‘big thing’ for finding lost pets.” To help ensure the technology’s success, pet owners are encouraged to post photos of their companion animals to the nationwide database even—and especially—if the furry family members are safe and sound at home. Shelters, rescue groups and veterinary offices—and private citizens—upload photos of found pets, then compare them to dogs or cats already in the system. Next step— homeward bound. “Animals that arrive as lost/ stray are automatically added to the Petco Love Lost facial recognition platform,” says Dawn Foster, director of marketing and communications at the Sacramento SPCA. “Most every animal on our website has a high-quality ‘close-up’ photo of them looking at the camera. Not only does this help the animal catch the eye of potential adopters, it also provides a great photo for the facial recognition software to compare with photos provided by families searching for a lost pet.” Facial recognition technology is not the only tool pet owners should use to find their missing animals, Hinderman adds. “For example, most lost cats hide within a five-house radius of where they went missing. The best strategy to find a cat is to knock on neighbors’ doors and ask if you can search their yard, or if they can take a look under decks, in sheds, etc. “People should still be using Craigslist, Facebook, Nextdoor and

put up big lost pet posters at the major intersections near their house.” Also check local shelters—the county’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter, city’s Front Street Animal Shelter and Sacramento SPCA—which are required to hold healthy stray animals for three business days before they are considered for adoption or euthanasia. If the animal is not located, visit each shelter to file a lost pet report. “The most important advice we can give any pet owner is to microchip your pet, keep the microchip contact information up to date and take a high-quality, close-up photo of your pet for physical identification purposes,” Foster says. “All of these pet identifiers can be uploaded to facial recognition databases before a pet is lost and are essential in reuniting a lost pet with their owner, whether they escape the yard or get displaced during a natural disaster.” Remember, in addition to a microchip, a collar with an ID tag is the best and fastest way to bring your furry family member home. “The facial recognition technology is incredibly accurate, easy to use and free,” Zimmerman says. “Even if the animal doesn’t have a collar and microchip, they still have a face.”

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Paul Dong surrounded by his children Harvey, Julie, Michael and Alvin. Photos courtesy of the Dong family.

For Family & Country CENTENARIAN RECEIVES CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL

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NOTE: A previous version of this story appeared in the August 2021 Land Park/Grid and Arden editions of Inside Sacramento and incorrectly identified the medal awarded to Paul Dong as the Congressional Medal of Honor. He received the Congressional Gold Medal.

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aul C. Dong, a Land Park resident, knows a thing or two about achievements and milestones. He is 100 years old—and a U.S. Army veteran who recently received the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of his outstanding military service during World War II. The medal is the highest civilian award Congress grants. The Army trained him as a tank driver and engineer. He served in the Philippines, where U.S. forces fought the Japanese, as did his brother Ben. “I saw the most beautiful sunset ever in Manilla,” Dong says. A Sacramento High graduate, he enlisted in the Army as a U.S.-born citizen at age 21. Against that backdrop, Chinese Americans experienced many forms of


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Top left to right: Sim Dong (step-brother), William Dong (brother) Bottom left to right: Paul Dong, Benjamin Dong (brother) discrimination emanating from the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 that restricted the immigration from China. The Chinese Exclusion Act arrived 19 years after scores of Chinese laborers began building the transcontinental railroad. The act was repealed in December 1943, as World War II raged. During the war, there were 100,000 Chinese Americans in the U.S. About 20,000 served in the armed forces, a testament to their patriotism. Dong received a letter from the Chinese American WWII Veterans Recognition Project that acknowledged his service: “The United States remains forever indebted to the bravery, valor, patriotism and dedication that the Chinese American Veterans of World War II displayed in defending and protecting democracy, at home and overseas.” Later, after the war ended, Dong married Jeanne, who traveled to the U.S. from Canton, China. “She was my war bride,” Dong shared during a backyard ceremony awarding him the

Gold Medal. Jeanne began as a cannery worker. Later, she worked for the state as a keypunch operator. She passed away in 2013. The couple wed in Sacramento, where they reared four children: Alvin, Julie, Harvey and Michael. The elder Dong worked as a mechanical engineer for the state of California. He studied mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley. Becoming a homeowner presented Dong with challenges. He used the GI Bill to purchase a home directly from a builder due to restrictive covenants discriminating against Chinese Americans and other minorities. He retired in the 1980s. One thing is certain. Dong was there for his country and family when it mattered. Seth Sandronsky can be reached at sethsandronsky@gmail.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @

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Alan McCullough Photos by Aniko Kiezel

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GREENHAVEN UMPIRE HAS VOLUNTEERED IN ALL 50 STATES

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lan McCullough has a large map in his office covered in baseball stickers. Each sticker represents the location of a Little League game he’s umpired. This past June, he reached his 20-year goal of umpiring in every state, ending at the site of the first Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. “Twelve years ago, I was going to a work conference in Washington, D.C., and thought I’d take my gear and make some connections,” says McCullough, who retired from a 45-year career as a recovery room nurse in 2019. “After doing a game, I thought, why don’t I do this all the time? I started taking my umpire gear whenever I traveled. Wherever I’d go—whether it was Beaumont, Texas, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, or Kemmerer, Wyoming—I was welcomed and I was always able to share how important it is for our young athletes to see us volunteer our time for them, whether we do it as umpires, coaches or in the snack shack.” The Greenhaven resident got into umpiring the way many people do—his kids’ Little League needed parent volunteers. “I was so frustrated with the quality of umpiring I was watching,” McCullough says. “I thought, I know I’m not a coach, but what could I offer? Well, I really like following the

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rules. Rules give you balance and an understanding of what’s correct so we’re all using the same guidelines.” This love of following rules led him to serve four years as a volunteer umpire for Pocket Little League and a few years as umpire in chief. In 2009, McCullough became umpire in chief for California District 7 Little League, which oversees nine Little Leagues in Sacramento. McCullough has umpired every level of baseball and softball in all 50 states and Australia. He plans to add Europe to his map once travel restrictions ease. And he does it all for no pay. “I’ve never received anything more than a hot dog and a Coke,” McCullough says. “Most of my own district has paid umpires and I don’t like it, but when parents don’t step forward, they don’t have any other options. I’m a firm believer that we’re going to get back what we give. You don’t have to be paid to be happy and to grow as an individual and support someone else.” McCullough influenced his son Jonathan, who lives in Colorado, to become an umpire. When Jonathan was stationed in South Carolina with the Navy, his dad connected him with the local Little League. He ended up officiating all the way to the state level. Proud papa McCullough attended Jonathan’s first game to photograph the experience—something he did across the west from 2012 to 2018 as the unofficial “Uncle Umpire.” “Someone needs to be there for the umpires, taking care of their needs and helping them save memories,” McCullough says. After traveling to hundreds of ballparks, McCullough can look at his map and recall a memory from each location: That time in Wilmington, North Carolina, when his luggage didn’t arrive and he had to buy pants

at Goodwill for the game that night. A Junior League game in Beaumont, Texas, when he was handed a ball with the politest, “Here you go, sir,” he’d ever received. And the World Series this June, when one team didn’t have enough players and recruited a kid the night before the big game. “The coach kept apologizing, but I loved it,” McCullough says. “These kids were having a great time. They were competitors, but still friends working as

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Built To Last Kevin Dobson Photo by Aniko Kiezel

NEW SCHOOL TEACHES TRADES PLUS GRADES

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evin Dobson is different from you, me and most people. When we see a problem in our community, we may gripe and vent, but we’re busy with our own lives and that’s often as far as we get. Not Dobson. When the 32-year-old Natomas Charter School principal grew frustrated seeing so many smart, creative students finish school with “no tangible real-world skills,” as he put it, he felt compelled to act. Despite having two kids and a demanding job, he has spent much of the past three years raising money and drumming up support for a free

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charter school he plans to open in North Sacramento. Focusing on under-represented kids and those who would often be first in their families to attend college, Dobson’s goal is a program that doesn’t require students to choose between college and a career. Students at his Capital College and Career Academy will learn what it takes to secure a job in the construction industry while completing college prep work. Thanks to agreements with Sacramento State University and American River College, they will take college classes and earn credits while still in high school. “We will be the only school in Sacramento really intensely focused on a career path but also with that college piece,” Dobson says. “There’s just too many smart, creative kids out there who are falling through the cracks, and we’re going to do our best to address that need.” Timothy Murphy, a member of the Capital College board and CEO of the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange, explains that for every five

journeymen in the construction trades who retire, there’s one apprentice in the pipeline. “Everyone in the construction industry I talk to has difficulty finding trained and experienced workers,” Murphy says. “They either have to poach workers from someone else or other companies poach from them. Yet kids who don’t want to go to college or maybe aren’t sure tend to be overlooked if they’re interested in a trade career. CCCA will expose kids to both options so they can choose what works best for them.” If the Sacramento County Office of Education signs off on his vision after a hearing scheduled Sept. 28, Dobson plans to start classes next fall at the old Limn Furniture showroom at 501 Arden Way. First, he must keep raising money to meet the anticipated $1 million budget needed to get off the ground with about 70 students. Within a few years, his plan calls for a student body of 400. Sacramento’s Five Star Bank is an early supporter. “We are happy to support Kevin’s leadership and his

efforts to open the Capital College and Career Academy’s doors,” says James Beckwith, bank president and CEO. “Not only does this program guide and assist students toward meaningful employment but it helps our economy thrive by creating a pipeline of educated, prepared and energized talent.” Because the school would be affiliated with the County Office of Education, Capital College could receive average daily attendance funds from the state for much of the work students perform. Dotson has enlisted a board of directors with representatives from Turner Construction, Bell Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Air, the CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of Central California, SMUD and other local organizations. The program seems practical and well thought-out. Freshman year, students learn foundational skills for the construction trades with an emphasis on safety. They earn certificates to work in the field. After two more rounds of “workbased explorations” sophomore year, students are likely to know what


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Fall Forward HELP YOUR GARDEN SAVOR THE SEASON

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ot, sweaty and longing for the cooler embrace of fall, Sacramento gardeners have decisions and chores looming. Ready or not, transitioning from summer to fall gardening begins now. Drag yourself off the sofa and visit nurseries, hardware stores, fall plant sales and online sites, if needed, to prepare for the coming months. Need guidance? Happy to help! Last call to fertilize citrus: Feed citrus trees for the final time in late summer. Any later and resulting tender new growth may be susceptible to frost damage. Container-grown citrus trees may accept an additional early fall application of fertilizer because more frequent watering flushes out fertilizer. Purchase garlic and potatoes: Check local nurseries and online sources now before the dreaded “out of stock” greets searches. Some gardeners have luck planting grocery store starts plucked from produce shelves. I buy certified,

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disease-free garlic and potatoes for several reasons: Grocery store produce often is treated with sprout inhibitors, you are much more likely to introduce awful diseases into your garden, and the choice of varieties is woefully limited. Those who insist on rolling the dice may want to plant in containers (especially potatoes) to minimize dangers. Toss the soil after harvest. Plant cool-season veggies: Gasps and eye-rolls are common when I suggest planting a fall/winter vegetable garden in early to mid-September. It’s important to get winter vegetables off to a fast start while days are longer and soil temperatures cooperate. For those who have the inclination to plant beets, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, leaf lettuce and others, buy and plant seeds and transplants now. “Sacramento Vegetable Planting Schedule” at ucanr.edu/sites/sacmg/ files/117117.pdf is a useful guide. Cover crops are a beautiful thing: Plant a cover crop if there are no plans for a winter veggie garden. A winter cover crop mix of bell beans, vetches, peas and other cool weather choices will enrich and improve soil for spring planting. Buy now and sow seeds of cover crop mixes, chop it down in late winter or early spring, and dig the organic matter into the soil.

Purchase and plant new perennials and trees: Fall is the ideal time to plant native and Mediterranean plants and trees. The soil is still warm. Cooler temperatures help young roots develop before chilly weather. Also, dig up, divide and replant crowded agapanthus, daylily and iris before the rainy season (fingers crossed for rain). The Sacramento Tree Foundation recommends October as the month to plant trees. Visit demonstration gardens for the best perennial and tree choices. Then shop at neighborhood nurseries and fall plant sales. Lawn rehab: Lawn areas can be rejuvenated in September. Fertilize, reseed bare areas, aerate and dethatch where needed. Local residents are replacing lawn areas with more appropriate landscaping because of drought. This time of year is ideal for transition. Indoor tasks: As weather cools, attention turns to houseplants. When shopping for houseplants, inspect for signs of pests and plant decline. Practice the same diligence when bringing outdoor plants inside for winter. Washing leaves and stems with water can prevent decline and death from insects and mites. Monitor plants. If a pest infestation persists, toss the plant and buy another.

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2205 C ST 311 - 28TH ST 3204 C ST 1055 DOLORES WAY 3508 DULLANTY WAY 2526 P ST 231 - 22ND ST 1124 - 33RD ST 2627 I ST 3042 I ST 3349 FORNEY WAY 1545 - 38TH ST 741 - 33RD ST 3821 MCKINLEY BLVD 3307 DULLANTY WAY 3232 H ST 420 - 36TH WAY

$450,000 $485,000 $565,000 $580,000 $590,000 $620,000 $623,000 $650,000 $651,000 $675,000 $750,000 $975,000 $1,085,000 $1,189,000 $1,200,000 $1,275,000 $1,500,000

3333 - 32ND ST 3936 - 7TH AVE 4260 - 12TH AVE 4080 - 2ND AVE 2735 - 59TH ST 2750 - 60TH ST 6117 -2ND AVE 4141 - 11TH AVE 3929 SHERMAN WAY 6229 - 3RD AVE 3817 - 1ST AVE 2942 LA SOLIDAD WAY 6229 - 4TH AVE 4015 SHERMAN WAY 3928 - 1ST AVE 4624 U ST 3237 - 2ND AVE

$305,000 $390,000 $396,000 $415,000 $425,000 $450,500 $469,000 $480,000 $520,000 $525,000 $538,500 $540,000 $554,000 $590,000 $600,000 $650,000 $670,000

3331 FRANKLIN BLVD 3321 FRANKLIN BLVD 334 - 1ST AVE #64A 435 LUG LN #72B 2215 - 4TH ST 186 BOX LN 804 - 9TH AVE

$315,000 $325,000 $375,000 $430,000 $459,999 $480,000 $499,000

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2008 - 5TH ST #15 2215 - 22ND ST 2620 U ST 2108 - 9TH AVE 2724 - 2ND AVE 2209 - 17TH ST 2330 BRONZE STAR WAY 641 ROBERTSON WAY 986 ROBERTSON WAY 2525 U ST 2632 - 4TH AVE 2947 - 24TH ST 2705 - 12TH ST 623 DUDLEY WAY 581 - 6TH AVE 2226 MARSHALL WAY 1732 LARKIN WAY 2757 PORTOLA WAY 3605 CROCKER DR 2734 MARTY WAY 2408 - 6TH AVE 2704 - 16TH ST 2779 MARTY WAY 2746 LAND PARK DR

$505,000 $511,900 $549,000 $549,000 $560,000 $589,000 $597,470 $600,000 $600,000 $622,150 $625,000 $640,000 $650,000 $662,500 $665,000 $706,000 $717,000 $730,000 $772,500 $835,000 $895,500 $948,000 $950,000 $1,265,000

5317 S ST 1419 - 63RD ST 5330 ROGER WAY 82 - 46TH ST 632 - 41ST ST 121 - 51ST ST 1171 - 48TH ST 5250 T ST 740 - 54TH ST 3491 ELVAS AVE 631 SAN ANTONIO WAY 1620 - 48TH ST 1713 - 40TH ST 5423 MODDISON AVE 5512 MONALEE AVE 1617 - 52ND ST 1047 - 47TH ST 238 SAN MIGUEL WAY 930 - 54TH ST 4324 E ST 5610 MONALEE AVE 1115 RODEO WAY 1524 - 40TH ST 5109 SUTTER PARK WAY 808 - 46TH ST 1348 - 40TH ST 4240 G ST 1461 - 48TH ST 665 - 41ST ST 936 - 44TH ST

$462,000 $509,000 $552,000 $554,000 $591,000 $620,000 $630,000 $635,000 $640,000 $643,000 $655,000 $700,000 $717,000 $749,000 $750,000 $750,000 $750,000 $760,000 $770,000 $825,000 $840,000 $850,000 $965,000 $1,183,079 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,225,000 $1,300,000 $1,350,000 $1,449,000

3141 EDISON AVE 2933 BURNECE ST 2264 MARCONI AVE 2843 AURORA AVE 2580 WATSON ST 4312 DENNIS WAY 2825 CARRISA WAY 3729 GRATIA WAY 3300 ARBOR WAY 3633 WHITNEY AVE 2841 AVALON DR 2826 ALAMITOS WAY 2209 TALLAC ST 4241 SILVER CREST AVE 2360 TYROLEAN WAY 3808 HILLCREST LN 2909 JADE COVE CT 3421 WHITNEY AVE 4117 HANCOCK DR

$320,000 $360,000 $360,000 $387,500 $395,000 $395,000 $398,000 $400,000 $405,000 $435,000 $452,000 $455,000 $460,000 $480,000 $480,000 $484,000 $484,000 $485,000 $485,000

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4517 WYMAN DR 3888 TERRA VISTA WAY 3713 NORRIS AVE 4501 MCDONALD DR 3117 MONTCLAIRE ST 4500 BELCREST WAY 4126 NORRIS AVE 3501 GABILAN WAY 4623 HAZELWOOD AVE 3846 EDISON AVE 3237 NORRIS AVE

$490,000 $510,000 $512,000 $520,000 $522,500 $530,000 $580,000 $599,000 $642,000 $650,000 $950,000

2766 MEADOWVALE AVE 5875 GLORIA DR #5 6324 VENTURA ST 7438 COSGROVE WAY 1448 - 38TH AVE 1417 CLAUDIA DR 2501 CASA LINDA DR 5654 EL ARADO WAY 2520 FERNDALE AVE 1941 NEWPORT AVE 1881 FLORIN RD 1418 - 68TH AVE 7241 TAMOSHANTER WAY 7375 PUTNAM WAY 1900 - 67TH AVE 2545 FERNANDEZ DR 1164 ROSA DEL RIO WAY 7446 COSGROVE WAY 2430 EDNA ST 2191 KIRK WAY 2142 BERNARD WAY 2800 SWIFT WAY 5860 KAHARA CT 2220 CASA LINDA DR 1630 ARVILLA DR 2148 STACIA WAY 103 PETRILLI CIR 5807 - 13TH ST 63 PETRILLI CIR 7021 WOODBINE AVE 5716 LONSDALE DR 1164 WEBER WAY 1136 VOLZ DR 1241 NEVIS CT 4910 CRESTWOOD WAY 5630 DELCLIFF CIR 5430 GILGUNN WAY

$325,000 $325,000 $325,000 $329,000 $335,000 $340,000 $347,000 $360,000 $376,000 $380,000 $380,000 $395,000 $400,000 $405,000 $405,000 $411,000 $420,000 $430,000 $435,000 $435,000 $445,000 $450,000 $465,500 $490,000 $520,000 $527,500 $528,000 $550,000 $555,000 $570,000 $594,000 $627,000 $635,000 $722,275 $785,000 $790,000 $878,000

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3231 VIA GRANDE $300,000 1401 HOOD RD $312,500 2225 WOODSIDE LN #4 $320,000 2056 DELMA WAY $360,000 2124 TEVIS RD $365,000 2140 MADERA RD $375,000 1909 WOODSTOCK WAY $380,000 2305 LLOYD LN $384,000 2533 EXETER SQUARE LN $420,000 2517 EXETER SQUARE LN $425,000 1928 RICHMOND ST $450,000 145 HARTNELL PL $450,000 2379 WITTKOP WAY $450,800 2032 UNIVERSITY PARK DR $455,000 702 COMMONS DR $470,000 2361 FIELLEN CT $475,000 2300 MEADOWBROOK RD $490,000 2429 GWEN DR $500,000 1612 GANNON DR $510,500 2201 LANDON LN $520,000 2168 UNIVERSITY PARK DR $550,000 2430 PAVILIONS PLACE LN #402$615,000 1331 COMMONS DR $630,000 2034 UNIVERSITY PARK DR $655,000 711 ELMHURST CIR $675,000

497 HARTNELL PL 1809 BONNIE WAY 1110 COMMONS DR

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$675,000 $725,000 $825,000

702 ROUNDTREE CT $300,000 301 ROUNDTREE CT $305,000 1135 ALDER TREE WAY $440,000 1223 CEDAR TREE WAY $447,000 7301 PERERA CIR $473,000 7402 FARM DALE WAY $475,000 7439 DELTAWIND DR $504,124 733 CECILYN WAY $510,000 708 PARKHAVEN WAY $513,000 6649 HEATHERWOOD WAY $545,000 7711 DUTRA BEND DR $579,000 878 LAKE FRONT DR $580,000 7591 SAILFISH WAY $585,000 7257 POCKET RD $599,000 60 MOONLIT CIR $605,000 5 RIDGEMARK CT $615,000 6701 - 13TH ST $620,000 7243 GLORIA DR $629,000 5 CINDER CT $635,000 974 PARK RANCH WAY $640,000 7660 ROMAN OAK WAY $650,000 1309 LA CUEVA WAY $680,000 7397 FLOWERWOOD WAY $700,000 1165 - 56TH AVE $705,000 7778 RIVER GROVE CIR $730,000 1160 SILVER LAKE DR $749,000 15 TRIUMPH CT $850,000 7757 OAKSHORE DR $1,120,000 7595 RIVER RANCH WAY $1,275,000

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1224 GREENHILLS RD 3312 MAYFAIR DR 1032 HAMPTON RD 2419 CATHAY WAY 3309 WEMBERLEY DR 3113 BERKSHIRE WAY 3317 NORTHROP AVE 1424 SEBASTIAN WAY 1408 WYANT WAY 3457 WINDSOR DR 1328 SEBASTIAN WAY 1001 AMBERWOOD RD 4365 VULCAN DR 3409 WELLINGTON DR 2508 AMERICAN RIVER DR 4330 ALDERWOOD WAY 4501 COTTAGE WAY 2028 DAPHNE AVE 3620 CODY WAY 2441 CATALINA DR 1733 MERCURY WAY 1660 LA PLAYA WAY 131 RIVER CHASE CIR 3530 LOS ALAMOS WAY 4400 VALMONTE DR 317 WYNDGATE RD 29 SARATOGA CIR 1053 ENTRADA RD 1241 EL SUR WAY 2650 NORTHROP AVE 4510 BAILEY WAY 1100 LOS MOLINOS WAY 430 WILHAGGIN DR 706 SANTA RITA WAY 760 SANTA RITA WAY 812 TREEHOUSE LN 3920 AMERICAN RIVER DR 740 SAN RAMON WAY 755 REGENCY CIR 810 CROCKER RD 2867 AZALEA RD

$360,000 $365,000 $370,000 $390,000 $400,000 $400,000 $405,000 $410,000 $412,000 $415,000 $415,000 $417,000 $425,000 $435,100 $464,000 $465,000 $505,000 $508,500 $550,000 $554,500 $573,000 $582,000 $615,000 $635,000 $635,021 $725,000 $775,000 $802,500 $900,000 $910,000 $950,000 $1,098,000 $1,175,000 $1,400,000 $1,410,000 $1,415,000 $1,510,000 $1,521,500 $1,540,000 $1,850,000 $1,950,000

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Harassment

Lives BY FAHIZAH ALIM

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ike any citizen, I’m concerned about violence and want to be protected by the police from criminals. But as a Black mother of three sons, I have an additional concern about my family members being harmed by the police. My fears are based on history. Black men are frequently viewed as dangerous because of their skin color. Their lives have been devalued for centuries, a reality that continues even today. In the June editions of Inside Sacramento, R.E. Graswich wrote about the city’s challenges with adopting a restrictive deadly force policy for police (“Don’t Call Us”). I’m not necessarily critical of the issue Graswich brought up in terms of the debate around language that would limit police use of deadly force. What I have a problem with is that Graswich characterized residents who brought up the deadly force issue as a “gaggle of people who don’t like cops.” I think that’s a glaringly misleading perspective. The issue of creating a new policy to restrain “bad” cops is necessary—because a gaggle of people FEAR the cops! Black people fear cops because many cops harass and shoot unarmed Black people—indiscriminately and with no consequences. I have three sons. One earned a doctorate degree and is a professor at UCLA law school. Ever since he began driving, cops have repeatedly stopped him. This was the routine he endured every few weeks while a student at UC Davis: Hands on the steering wheel.


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All three of my sons are college-educated, law-abiding, employed, peaceful, never-been-arrested young Black men. Still, all three have been stopped more times than they can count by police. “Yes officer, I’m a student here. I belong here. Can I get my ID and registration?” All three of my sons are collegeeducated, law-abiding, employed, peaceful, never-been-arrested young Black men. Still, all three have been stopped more times than they can count by police. Why? Because they were driving while Black and somehow looked “suspicious.” We live in a gated community in Pocket. One Sunday morning, I was out sitting on the gated dock across from my house. The gate requires a key, which I use just like all the other residents. I had my housedress on, reading the newspaper with my coffee and my little dog Pookie seated beside me. A security guard who patrols our neighborhood came over to the gate and yelled at me. “Do you live over here? How did you get in there?” he said. I replied, “Obviously with my key.” He said, “You could’ve climbed over there.” Yes, with my bum knee, my housedress, my Sunday paper, my coffee

and my little dog, I clearly looked like someone who had been climbing over gates. Why did he accost me? Do you think he would have confronted and harassed a middle age White woman who was just sitting there reading her paper with her coffee and dog? I reported him and immediately joined the neighborhood security committee so I could express my reality and concerns and ensure that my sons—who either live with me or visit often—would not be harassed by the security patrols. This is our reality. Black people have been killed with impunity for hundreds of years. It continues today with some bad cops. We endure daily harassments and humiliations. We have to address this issue. It cannot continue as it has been. Changes have to be made. Fahizah Alim is a state government communications director and former journalist. Comments can be sent to editor@insidesacramento.com. n

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Memorable Times Mario Ortiz Photo by Aniko Kiezel

FIREHOUSE WINE DIRECTOR CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

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Sacramento, Ortiz has held nearly every position. He’s now wine director, general manager and sommelier. Ortiz helped the restaurant build one of Northern California’s legendary wine cellars with more than 14,000 bottles and 1,800 individual labels, including a collection of rare wines housed in The Vault. But Ortiz, a native of Mexico and longtime Land Park resident, didn’t plan to go into wine. It all started because of his love of painting.

“Wineries have pretty nice buildings,” says Ortiz, who enjoys painting landscapes. “I would go to the wineries and ask permission to paint them. They said sure and that if I wanted to taste wine afterward to come inside. I said yes at first as a favor to them, but it led to being friends with some pretty cool people.” The late Robert Mondavi stands out as one of Ortiz’s first and biggest influences. Though Ortiz didn’t drink wine when he first met the winemaker,

he was fascinated by literature Mondavi gave him about the winemaking process. By then, Ortiz already worked at The Firehouse—he started as a part-time event employee at age 16. After meeting Mondavi, Ortiz made it his mission to sit down with as many winemakers and sommeliers as he could and pass what he learned onto his customers. “People always tell me that they learn a lot about wine from me indirectly,” Ortiz says. “I like to talk to people about wine, not instruct them or correct them. Even if a master sommelier teaches me something, I still have my own palate. It doesn’t mean I have to like it.” Ortiz’s palate and gentle teaching style have won him hundreds of devoted clients over five decades. He remembers when he first decided to offer Silver Oak, a high-ticket Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, by the glass. Ortiz recalls how former Sacramento Bee food critic and close friend Mike Dunne told him he was crazy, that there was no way he could sell a wine that expensive in Sacramento. But Ortiz’s decision paid off. “People hadn’t experienced it before because it’s so expensive by the bottle,” Ortiz says. “But once they tasted it, it converted a lot of them and we ended up selling cases of it.” Ortiz is in the business of selling wine. But more than that, he’s in the business of helping diners have a memorable time. Whether advising on a wine from the comprehensive wine list or sharing stories, Ortiz enjoys coming to work each day. The work pays off. The Firehouse has won numerous national wine awards, including Wine Spectator’s coveted “Best of Award of Excellence” for 19 consecutive years and the California Restaurant Association’s “Best California Wine List.” “It’s the people that have kept me here for so long,” says Ortiz, who met his wife of 32 years, Sue, at an event at The Firehouse. “Whether it’s for a wedding, a business event, a special dinner or just a night out to socialize, I’ll be here to take care of you.” For more information, visit firehouseoldsac.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Previous profiles can be found shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n


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Turn That Cheek FORGIVENESS ALWAYS BEATS REVENGE

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oday’s media can seem like a name-blame-shame game with its frequent demands to have someone’s head on a platter, at least in a figurative way. The language is not new. It recalls the literal beheading of John the Baptist in Mark 6:14–29. If it’s been a minute since you read the passage, John was Jesus’ cousin. He was also a prophet who publicly condemned King Herod for the despot’s illegal marriage to his brother’s wife. As they say in my church, “The preacher stopped preaching and commenced to meddling.” Herod threw the prophet in the clink. Meanwhile, Herod hosted his birthday party where his stepdaughter,

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Salome, entertained him with a sultry dance. Stepdad was so pleased with her performance that he offered the girl anything she wanted. After consultation with her mother, Salome demanded the Baptizer’s head on a platter. Request granted. Gruesome yes, but the intention wasn’t much different from the phone call I received while serving as an Air Force chaplain at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida in 2002. My caller told a story about his wife and a sergeant who was “messing” with her. “The UCMJ demands adulterers be prosecuted,” he said. “If the sergeant doesn’t see some brig time, I’m calling my congressman!” I told him chaplains don’t practice military law. But we both knew the Uniform Code of Military Justice specifies adultery as a court martial offense. “I just now left a voice message for the sergeant’s commander,” he said. My caller wanted the sergeant’s career decapitated. I pressed further, asking how his wife met this man. “They never actually met,” he said. “But they email each other.”

“So, you’re going to hurt the sergeant’s family for what he’s planning to do, not for what he’s actually done?” “This home-wrecker is going down!” he said as he hung up. I suspect my anonymous caller was a proponent of something I call “The Moses Plan.” It’s a page from the book of Exodus that demands “eye for eye, tooth for tooth.” Centuries after Moses suggested this surgical retribution, Jesus employed some skillful hyperbole to introduce his own plan: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.’’ I say, “hyperbole” because if we took the advice literally, we’d all be giving our clothing away piece by piece and soon become a bunch of bruised nudists. Jesus’ strategy does three things. First, it calls for us to re-examine our motives when seeking justice. Second, it removes the necessity of revenge by removing the power from the insult. But most important, it demands that we seek the power of love and forgiveness.

That’s a much higher level of justice than revenge. The nuts and bolts of the plan can be difficult, but I’ve found practical advice in the writings of the apostle Paul, who advised readers in Philippians 4:8-9 to find things in people that are “… noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst. The beautiful, not the ugly. Things to praise, not things to curse.” After that phone call, I sat for a moment and hoped the man would call back with a more dispassionate tone. He didn’t. I imagined him impatiently waiting for a return call from the commander. But, knowing the commander was a man who played no part in vengeful games, I can assure you the angry caller waited a long time for a call that never came. Norris Burkes can be reached at comment@thechaplain.net. Previous columns can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Burkes is available for public speaking at civic organizations, places of worship, veterans groups and more. For details and fees, visit thechaplain.net. n


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Whale Watching CITY’S SOCCER HOPES FADE WITHOUT INVESTOR

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acramento is preoccupied with whales. It’s an unhealthy obsession for a city without an ocean. Ten years ago, Chris Lehane, adviser to Mayor Kevin Johnson, introduced the concept of whales to Sacramento. Lehane wasn’t speaking about waterborne mammals, which on rare occasions have detoured from migratory routes and toured the Sacramento River. He was talking about wealthy sports investors who swim in dollars— gamblers willing to bet on Sacramento. Lehane convinced Johnson the only way the city could keep the Kings was to find a couple of whales to serve as saviors. These whales would wrestle the basketball team from the Maloof family and invest in a Downtown arena. NBA Commissioner David Stern didn’t like Lehane, but agreed with his strategy.

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With embers from the Great Recession still smoldering, the K Street Mall looked like a Latin American city the day after a military coup. Eerily quiet, danger in the shadows, not quite dead but barely alive. It desperately needed investment. Lehane and Johnson chased and lost several potential whales before two big fish washed up near the Tower Bridge. They were Mark Mastrov and Vivek Ranadive. The whales and a few rich friends bought the Kings and built Golden 1 Center. The city helped. Darrell Steinberg, Johnson’s replacement at City Hall, has tried to replicate the great whale hunt on behalf of Republic FC, the developmental soccer team whose enthusiastic followers deserve a higher order of cheers. But whales have steered clear. The mayor hasn’t hooked into anything worth keeping. Steinberg thought he harpooned grocery tycoon Ron Burkle, only to watch the wily Burkle thrash, dive and drag Steinberg’s lines into the cold, murky depths. The mayor’s boat nearly capsized. He was lucky to survive. That’s the problem with chasing whales. They are unpredictable and stubborn and big and strong and can do serious damage. Witness the Icon Venue Group, a stadium construction company

that happened to be sailing behind Steinberg on the Burkle expedition. Icon says it completed $2.3 million worth of preparation work on a new $300 million soccer stadium in the Downtown railyards before Burkle dived and disappeared. Icon sued Burkle and his presumptive partner, Matt Alvarez, in Sacramento County Superior Court this summer, claiming breach of contract and fraud. The lawsuit won’t stop the stadium from eventually being built if Steinberg captures a whale. But it’s hardly an endorsement. There’s another problem with whales. They can lead the hunter down an agonizing route of near misses and diminished returns. Progress reports on Steinberg’s whale chase have been upbeat, but they lead nowhere. Meantime, fear and obsession build. One story had the mayor wooing an almost-famous kickboxer. Another mentioned various C-level entertainment personalities. Collectively, they sounded more like barking seals than whales. Nothing more was heard, like pebbles dropped in the ocean. “All you need is one, let’s chase that one,” Steinberg said when Burkle got away.

The mayor no doubt means what he says. He probably believes the dream of landing a whale would defibrillate his political career back to life. Kevin Johnson expressed similar thoughts when his first group of Kings whales— yep, the herd included Burkle—escaped. Ideally, Steinberg wouldn’t have to search far. He would find investors among the handful of wealthy people in Sacramento who understand the community, savor its potential and want to see their legacies create a Major League Soccer team. That might have happened a few years ago, before MLS expansion fees broke the $200 million barrier and stadium costs pushed the project’s bottom line to a half-billion dollars. Today, that’s more money than local hearts can manage. “We can’t give up. We didn’t give up on the Kings, nor did we give up on Major League Soccer,” the mayor says. He sails on, harpoon ready, into the fading sunlight. R.E. Graswich can be reached at regraswich@icloud.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n


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Don’t Rush

NOW’S THE TIME TO END COMMUTING FOR GOOD

ost commuters hate driving during rush hours. Nonproductive hours trapped in a car are emotionally draining and have physical consequences. Negative impacts include stress, exposure to pollutants, reduced sleep and less opportunity for exercise. The traffic glut not only affects us personally, it degrades the environment. Before the pandemic, rush hours were hellish in Sacramento. Transportation planners felt compelled to design roads with capacity to handle the peaks. Expensive arterials, freeways and interchanges were built, but underutilized for most of the day. Whenever new construction resulted in

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excess capacity, motorists soon noticed and filled the new roads up again—a costly cycle without end. Because traffic congestion has a tipping point, small changes in traffic volumes can either cause gridlock or unclog streets. That’s why cutting road demand by having even a small percentage of people using transit, walking, biking, telecommuting or carpooling can make a big difference in traffic conditions. It’s why policies to shift the timing of trips, such as congestion pricing or higher transit fares, have been used. Still, many commuters seem willing to sit and stew in traffic. As the lockdown began, gridlock disappeared. Air in many places was uncharacteristically clean and clear. Many employees worked from home. Kids stayed home, too, and learned from computer screens. Unfortunately, many workers lost their jobs. Children suffered academically and socially. As the world re-emerges, traffic has gradually picked up. The current situation is complicated by crosscurrents and layered effects. With COVID variants in the air, far fewer people take public transit. Some have decided driving or biking is a better option.

People working from home in suburbs started making local afternoon trips. According to the Wall Street Journal, those errands boosted suburban afternoon traffic in many places to levels higher than before the pandemic, even though morning rush hour volumes declined. When you live in Elk Grove, Folsom or Roseville, almost every trip means getting in a car. Denser urban areas bring people, goods and services closer together and encourage trips on foot or bike. Now transportation planners have a quandary. They need to anticipate how permanent the COVID transportation patterns are and what the new normal will be. It’s pretty clear that telecommuting has changed the game for the long haul. Technology has made it easier not to go to a physical office. Employers see it’s possible to avoid facility expenses with negligible effects on productivity. Employees can avoid the costs and times of a commute. Prior reluctance to accept telecommuting as a work option has vanished. Transportation planners have to take all that into account. And while average commute trips per individual may fall, planners have to factor

in continued population growth. Perhaps most importantly, they have to decide whether an increasingly fierce imperative to “decarbonize” transportation and address climate change will transform how and when we commute. Adding road capacity is what we’ve always done (and are still doing on the W-X freeway) to move traffic during rush hours. It hasn’t worked. We need something different. Without truly transformative changes in how we get around, we can expect a continuation of the personal harms of time wasted in traffic. We also have to deal with severe consequences of climate change—impacts far worse than just oppressive heat. Every year there will be more wildfires and stifling smoke, droughts, floods, crop damage and disastrous storms. We need to manage rush hours and not let them manage us. Walt Seifert is executive director of Sacramento Trailnet, an organization devoted to promoting greenways with paved trails. He can be reached at bikeguy@surewest.net. Previous columns can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n


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BLUE LAKE BEAN

This small, waxy potato gets its name from its long, narrow shape, which makes it look like a finger. It comes in a variety of colors and maintains its shape when cooked.

This popular bean, also known as a snap or string bean, is considered the gold standard of green beans. Mild and versatile, it has a darkgreen, cylindrical, stringless, firm, plump pod. To eat: Use for quick pickling or canning.

To eat: Slice in half vertically, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in a hot oven.

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Nearby Apple Hill supplies the apples in our local farmers markets. They come in numerous varieties: Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith and more. This popular autumn fruit can be used in a variety of ways, from salads to desserts. To eat: Bake in a pie with a lattice crust or crumb topping.

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This root vegetable looks like a top-heavy white carrot. It develops a rich, nutty flavor after cooking. Don’t try to eat it raw—it’s practically inedible. To eat: Add to soups and stews.

CELERY ROOT BEET

This root vegetable comes in a rainbow of colors: red, gold, pink, white, even striped. It has a very high sugar content and is a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains. Its greens are edible, too: Prepare them similar to spinach or chard.

Despite its name, this vegetable is not related to celery. A dense, fleshy white root vegetable, it is a flavorful source of vitamin C. It’s also known as celeriac. To eat: Use in salads and slaws.

To eat: Roast and serve in a salad with arugula, goat cheese and chopped walnuts.

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A Full Feast,

Finally

FARM-TO-FORK BASH RETURNS FOR REAL

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ast year at this time, I was writing about the “squashed” Farm-to-Fork Festival due to the pandemic. Now it’s back and blooming and better than

ever. Sacramento’s beloved music and food street festival returns to the Capitol Mall Friday and Saturday, Sept. 17–18. Attendees will find local foods, wines, craft beer, cooking demonstrations and more, all within view of the Tower Bridge and state Capitol. The Farm-to-Fork Festival was created by Visit Sacramento as a celebration of the region’s food and

agriculture. It’s an opportunity to introduce everyone to the local chefs, farmers, ranchers, vintners and brewers who bring delicious food and drinks to our restaurants and markets. Since 2013, Farm-to-Fork has become our most highly anticipated food and music festival and culinary experience, drawing thousands of visitors. This year, organizers will work with health officials to implement recommended safety measures. The event is outdoors and in past years has drawn more than 155,000 guests. Kari Miskit, Visit Sacramento’s chief communications officer, says there’s

been a great response from vendors. “As always, we will have new details sprinkled throughout all of our events,” Miskit says. “But especially this year, it’s also important to bring back the things that people have grown to love and look forward to.” This year’s Farm-to-Fork Street Festival events feature new foods, beers and wine. Guests can learn about new farms and producers, and check out some new music—all with the spirit of celebration we remember from past festivals. Local artists headline the festival’s free two-day concert series. Artists include Fantastic Negrito, White Reaper and The Record Company. The Tower Bridge Dinner fundraiser also returns this year, with the addition of Tower Bridge Dinner To Go. “We started this program in 2020 to bring more customers to local restaurants, and it was so successful that we are thrilled to bring it back again this year,” Miskit says. “The program invites local restaurants and caterers to create their own spin on a Tower Bridge Dinner menu for their customers to enjoy.” A portion of the dinner proceeds will fund scholarships for Sacramento State students in the College Assistance Migrant Program. This federal program is available to students who are the children of migrant and seasonal farmworkers. UC Davis Health’s Executive Chef Santana Diaz serves as lead chef for this year’s Tower Bridge Dinner. Other


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NOW OPEN! chefs are Sarah Saldana of Track 7 Brewing Company; Billy Ngo, founder and partner of Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisin, Kodaiko Ramen and Bar, and Fish Face Poke Bar;

FARM-TO-FORK STREET FESTIVAL 2021 WHEN: Friday, Sept. 17, 4–9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m.– 9 p.m. WHERE: Capitol Mall

MUSIC LINEUP: Friday, Sept. 17 5–5:45 p.m.: Tré Burt 6:15–7:15 p.m.: Fantastic Negrito 7:45–8:45 p.m.: White Reaper Saturday, Sept. 18 2–2:45 p.m.: Raelyn Nelson Band 3:15–4:15 p.m.: Magnolia Boulevard 4:45–5:45 p.m.: Jeffrey Gaines 6:15–7:15 p.m.: Meg Myers 7:45–8:45 p.m.: The Record Company

Dane Blom of Grange Restaurant & Bar; Patricio Wise, owner and chef at Nixtaco Mexican Kitchen; and Evelyn Miliate of Raley’s. The group was selected to lead the 2020 dining experience, and is even more eager to concoct and create the farm-to-fork menu. “Over the years, our farm-to-fork events, particularly the festival, have grown to be some of the most anticipated food and music events not just locally, but on the West Coast,” Miskit says. “And our culinary and agricultural community in particular look forward to these events as a time that they get to come together and collaborate and celebrate.” This homegrown celebration is an opportunity to gather with our community and acknowledge the necessity of farmed foods and the importance of local farmers. When was the last time you sat on a hay bale while listening to a live band in the heart of Sacramento? It’s been too long. “We feel privileged to be able to bring these events back,” Miskit says. “And, frankly, bring some fun and joy after such a challenging time.” For more information, visit farmtofork.com. Tessa Marguerite Outland can be reached at tessa.m.outland@gmail.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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Lara Kiniris Photo by Linda Smolek

Calligraphy Girl

EAST SAC RESIDENT MAKES HANDWRITING AN ART

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East Sac Hardware thanking the community for its support. That ad—a handwriting art piece— was produced by calligraphy artist and East Sac resident Lara Kiniris, who has been doodling since she can remember. “As a kid, I would write notes in class with this perfect handwriting,” the Sacramento native recalls. “My fifth-grade teacher even told me I had beautiful handwriting, which made me so happy.”

Kiniris doodled all the way through her early 20s, when she worked as a receptionist. After receiving a cartridge calligraphy pen as a gift, she fell in love with the feeling of her new writing instrument and decided to teach herself calligraphy. Nearly two decades on, Kiniris has a booming business called The Calligraphy Girl, specializing in calligraphy for weddings and other special events, personalized gifts and more. “I wanted to have a little something for myself when I was first home with

my kids,” says Kiniris, who has two teenagers, a daughter and son. “One of my girlfriends was doing wedding invitations and she said I should do calligraphy as a job. I called a bunch of wedding planners to ask if I could be a resource for their brides and sent them samples. “I was surprised how often people would call me and say they’d seen my work—there aren’t a lot of calligraphy artists out there. They’d often ask me if I could do something else, like place cards or menus. If I didn’t know how


to do it, I’d just say yes and figure it out.” Kiniris is always up for a new artistic challenge. One of her more recent offerings, artwork with words that form a shape (like the East Sac Hardware hammer), is immensely popular. “These pictures are so special because they show how you feel,” Kiniris says. “I do a new picture every year for a family in Georgia for their three kids’ birthdays with the number of their ages created out of words that describe each kid. It’s like a love letter.” Enough people started asking Kiniris if she could teach them the art of calligraphy, which dates to ancient times, that she decided to offer classes. In 2018, she started teaching workshops in the evenings at East Sac homeware boutique The Kitchen Table.

“It’s so great to be able to teach people in person because you can adjust the pen for them if their strokes aren’t turning out right,” says Kiniris, who switched to Zoom classes when the pandemic hit. “I can see the look on someone’s face when they’re getting it and I know they’re going to go home and practice.” This summer, Kiniris plans to offer in-person, socially distanced classes for kids, who are surprisingly adept at wielding a pen. Plus, “it’s such a great way to be off screens and do something creative,” Kiniris says. For more information, visit calligraphygirl.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Previous profiles can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n

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Roaring Back ELLA WAS MISSED, BUT SHE’S SOLID AS EVER

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he Selland family of restaurants includes Ella Dining Room & Bar, The Kitchen, OBO’ Italian Table & Bar and Selland’s MarketCafé. The options run from grab-and-go to Michelin starred. Diversification is on display. But each kitchen shows expert care and culinary attention. That’s why

Randall Selland is renowned among Sacramento restaurateurs. During pandemic shutdowns, the family kept the Selland’s Market-Café locations (Broadway, East Sacramento and El Dorado Hills) and OBO’ running with increased vigor, smart health protocols and no reduction in quality. The fast and fresh vibe of each outlet

kept countless households from having to cook on many quarantine nights. Ella and The Kitchen, two fine-dining options in the group, recently reopened after months of darkness. Thankfully, a visit to Ella shows the Downtown dining destination hasn’t lost a step. The environs are homey yet modern, just as they were when the restaurant opened 14 years ago. Cheeky touches


such as gaily painted shutters, longcorded drop lights and dinosaur-sized houseplants elevate the space while still making it cozy. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outside inside. And, even if the view onto K Street isn’t as bustling and prosperous as many of us would like, it’s a still treat to dine with your fellow Sacramentans and watch the world go by. From the start, Ella has been known for its bar. As diners walk in, they are immediately confronted with one of the best whiskey selections in the city. It’s hard to miss, literally set up like a museum display. It feels a little over the top, yet fits perfectly with the displays throughout the space. The service follows the storyline of cozy extravagance. While Ella’s culinary pedigree and price-point might suggest more formal service, the vibe is highly

competent but disarmingly informal. Throughout a meal, a water glass never goes dry, a drop is never spilled, orders never misplaced. But the service team can also bring to mind friends who just finished a day of surfing or helped you build a deck—and they just happen to have sommelier-level recall of the wine cellar. It’s an extremely pleasant and unstuffy atmosphere. Dishes from Executive Chef Rob Lind’s kitchen arrive with expert preparation and comfortable familiarity. Each dish has one or two innovative touches to separate it from a host of similar dishes served at a hundred restaurants. An appetizer of chicken liver mousse is mostly as anticipated. But the accompanying celeriac and caper salad add perfectly calculated bitter notes

that harmonize with the finely turned mousse. The wood-fired pork chop feels familiar, but the cranberry beans and pork belly in the accompanying succotash elevate the dish. A spot of bourbon-peach marmalade jumps it up another rung. This is an exceptional dish, big enough for phenomenal leftovers the next day. The pan-roasted king salmon might be straightforward, but an enhancing bed of mascarpone-creamed corn mixed with earthy chanterelles makes for a lovely plate. Pastry Chef Alison Clevenger’s dishes are whimsical. A plate of “caramel corn doughnuts” delights with a light dusting of caramel corn on brioche doughnuts topped with a “caramel jam.” The plate feels like wonderfully fancy fair food.

Similarly, the “raspberry creamsicle” delights the eyes. Packed with raspberry and lemon hits, and not light on the cream cheese, the dish looks like a bright red popsicle but eats more like lemon cheesecake. Whether you’re looking to up your Tuesday night dinner game or ready for a special occasion destination, Ella is a winner. You’ll find casual elegance, easy professionalism and memorable dishes. Welcome back. Ella Dining Room & Bar is at 1131 K St; (916) 443-3772; elladiningroomandbar.com. Greg Sabin can be reached at gregsabin@hotmail.com. Previous reviews can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n

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TO DO THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Wide Open Walls Sept. 9–19 Various locations • wideopenwalls.com The city’s annual mural festival kicks off Sept. 9 with an artist reception and grand opening of Space In Between, Sacramento’s new street art museum at 1401 C St. On Sept. 10, Street Party on the Blvd. will feature art, music, food, beer and a chance to meet the artists at King Cong Brewing Co. on Del Paso Boulevard from 5–10 p.m. As part of Styles Jam, Sept. 10–12, 60 artists will present live freeform painting from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. at three locations. On Sept. 17 from 7–11 p.m., dress up for the Wall Ball fundraiser at Space In Between featuring live music and interactive art installations. Visit the website for mural tour times and locations.

Sac Open Studios Verge Center for the Arts Sept. 11–12 & 18–19 Various locations • sacopenstudios.com The region’s oldest, largest and most prestigious artist studio tour will take place over two weekends. The Kick-Off Party will be at Verge Center for the Arts at 625 S St. on Sept. 9 from 6–9 p.m. The Preview Exhibit will be on display at Verge from Sept. 10–26. The tour is free and open to the public. Visit the website for a list of artists and studio locations.

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Sacramento County and Rancho Cordova Sept. 24–26 Mather Airport, 10425 Norden Ave. • californiacapitalairshow.com Returning for its 15th year, the airshow offers more than four hours of thrilling performances featuring the USAF Thunderbirds and Canadian Snowbirds. Military aircraft will be on display with interactive STEM experiences from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. each day. The CCA team will offer a unique drive-in airshow Sept. 24 from 3:30–7 p.m. Buy tickets now. The show expects to sell out early and no tickets will be available onsite.

California Stage Saturday, Sept. 4 & 11 1719 25th St. • calstage.org On Sept. 4, Jammin’ James and the Wing Women will perform original up-tempo rock, blues and country from 8–10 p.m. for Music in the Courtyard. On Second Saturday, eclectic collages by Stephanie Pierson and a retrospective of Tommy McKeith will be on display from 4–7 p.m. in the Courtyard Gallery, and Thomas Molina and the Yuppie Liberation Front—jazz, soul, funk and Latin music—will perform 8–10 p.m. for Music in the Courtyard.

American River Parkway Foundation Saturday, Sept. 25 William B. Pond Park, 5700 Arden Way • arpf.org/events/ride Bikes. Beer. BBQ. The 18th annual benefit for ARPF returns with a beautiful bike ride along the American River Parkway. Choose from three routes from 5 to 26 miles, plus post-ride festivities at William B. Pond Park, including lunch by Rossi Catering, beer, live music by the Rod Simpson Band and a raffle. Registration is $85 for adults (includes all festivities) and $45 for children 12 and older. Children 11 and younger are free. BBQ only is $40.

Hands and Earth: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics Crocker Art Museum Sept. 12–April 24, 2022 216 O St. • crockerart.org This exhibition features 40 important works by master Japanese ceramic artists in traditional and avant-garde approaches to clay over the past 80 years, including functional vessels and sculptural forms in a wide range of shapes, glazes, techniques and surface treatments. Most of the pieces are made by masters who are living and practicing today, seven of whom have been given the title “Living National Treasure” by the Japanese government.

5th Anniversary Jazz Celebration Sacramento Jazz Cooperative Saturday, Sept. 25, 6–10 p.m. Zittel Family Amphitheater, 890 Glenn Drive, Folsom • sacramentojazzcoop.org Celebrating five years of concerts, events and education, the nonprofit dedicated to the perseveration of classic jazz will feature a night of music in the heart of the Folsom Historic District. Tickets are $50 on eventbrite.com.

“Cause and Effect” & “Orbs” Archival Gallery Sept. 2–25 3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com Miles Hermann presents “Cause and Effect: The Art of Louis and Miles Hermann,” a show that allows him to explore his father Louis’ creative influence. Mariellen Layne shares her signature mosaic works in “Orbs,” an exhibition featuring spheres specifically designed for gallery and indoor display. A Second Saturday reception will take place at 5 p.m.

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Kondō Yūzō’s “Yama sometsuke kinsai kabin” (blue-and-white mountain design on gold-painted vase) at Crocker Art Museum

Stephanie Pierson’s "California Girl" at Social Distance Theater

Sacramento Play Summit Fairytale Town and Sacramento Public Library Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Online • fairytaletown.org Fairytale Town and Sacramento Public Library’s ninth annual adult learning program highlights the importance of play, the many types of play, and ways to incorporate play into daily and school life. This conference is ideal for preschool and elementary educators, early childhood education specialists, childcare providers, after-school program practitioners, parents and grandparents. Registration is $25 and closes Sept. 9.

September 11 Memorial Ceremony California Mexican American Veterans Memorial Foundation Brotherhood American Combat Veterans Saturday, Sept. 11, 8 a.m. to noon Cal Expo September 11 Memorial Plaza, 1600 Exposition Blvd. calexpostatefair.com/september-11-memorial-plaza In observance of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Cal Expo September 11 Memorial Plaza will open to the public for a memorial ceremony, which will consist of posting colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, invocation, singing the National Anthem, special readings and wreath laying. Central to the exhibit is a fountain inscribed with the names of the victims, a carillon bell tower and individual memorials to American Airlines Flight 77, which crashed into the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93, aborted in a field in Pennsylvania.

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Miles Hermann’s “Birthday Bouquet” at Archival Gallery

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