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n March, the city council approved retention bonuses for the city’s police officers. In recent years, police staffing levels have dropped as city officers left for better pay and work conditions elsewhere. Looming in the coming months are contract negotiations between the city and its police union. On March 22, The Sacramento Bee published an op-ed by Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones suggesting the council has established policies that do not support law enforcement, particularly interim police chief Brian Louie. Jones made some decent points that no doubt left the mayor and council peeved. But Jones, with decades of law enforcement experience, has the right to express his views. As the mother of a son in
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law enforcement, I can understand his position. Jones considers the city police department to be top-notch. His concern is that the council has developed policies that placate law enforcement detractors. Jones also called out the untenable position that Chief Louie is in as he seeks to have his position made permanent.
My hope is that Jones and Steinberg can forge a positive relationship based upon what they agree on. As an example, Jones pointed out that the city established a police commission in recent years, appointing members with little law enforcement experience or understanding.
Jones believes that even with retention bonus payments, the officer exodus will continue. In the process, innovation will falter and self-initiated, proactive police work will decline, leading to a mediocre Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones department and less safe communities. Not long after that op-ed appeared, the front row of the packed house and asked questions and made statements Jones hosted a town hall meeting that seemed designed to incite a with Thomas Homan, acting director crowd that was already ramped up of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Jones stated that emotionally. Many people, including his goal was to provide a public forum me, were turned away from the forum. I ended up watching it online. to allay deportation fears and dispel Jones and Steinberg actually agree misinformation in the community. on a number of things. Both favor a Mayor Darrell Steinberg, path to legalization for undocumented accompanied by state Senate immigrants who have not committed president pro tem Kevin de Leon, crimes. Both are sympathetic to the participated in a protest rally outside children of immigrants who were the immigration forum. Steinberg brought to the United States without called Jones’ decision to host the meeting with Homan “cynical” and “mean.” Steinberg and de Leon sat in
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PUBLISHER FROM page 11 documentation by their parents. And both agree that the nation’s immigration system is broken and needs comprehensive reform. At the meeting, Jones pledged that he would never allow his officers to be deputized by the federal government
as de facto immigration officers. Homan told the audience that “we prioritize criminals” for deportation, focusing on those who are a threat to public safety, not people who abide by our laws. This point was clearly lost on the hyper-agitated audience, including on a skeptical Steinberg.
Artist Bob Miller's rendering of the I-5 water tower as he imagines it.
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Like just about everything else in our highly polarized nation right now, sadly there appears no middle ground on this subject. I know and respect Jones and believe what he says. With a member of law enforcement in our family, we have a perspective that others may not be able to fully understand. It has been a very rough few years for those in blue, along with their families. I have no doubt that the mayor and council believe they are being supportive of law enforcement by approving the retention bonus plan. But they need to be careful as their actions in other areas regarding police department policy at times appear as trying to satisfy members of the vocal fringe who view law enforcement only as the enemy. They need to keep in mind that there is widespread support in our community for the officers— and their leaders—who carry out the difficult task of enforcing our laws. My hope is that Jones and Steinberg can forge a positive relationship based upon what they agree on, rather than simply reflecting the rigid left-right axis that
has sadly gripped just about every issue in our city, state and country. The men and women risking their lives every day to keep our streets and communities safe certainly deserve it. So do the residents of the poor and minority communities that have the most to lose when police officers pull back, sensing that local politicians don’t seem to have their backs. Note: Thank you to the many folks who wrote me in support of our city’s efforts to brand itself as America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital. I want to clarify that Visit Sacramento decided, in conjunction with Councilmember Rick Jennings, to repaint the I-5 water-tower slogan. The agency also paid all the costs associated with the renaming. Artist Bob Miller sent me this rendering of what he thinks should be painted on the water tower. In my mind this is a terrific idea. Thanks Bob! Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com. n
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Running With the Big Dogs MIGHTY CANINES TURN STRANGERS INTO LIFELONG FRIENDS
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Sue Campbell with Sugar Bear, Susan Rogge with Zoe, Bob and Heidi Willingham with Milo, Carolee Mullins with Atrero the Mastiff, Peter Rogge with Chase.
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Great Pyrenees like Zoe, walk in the morning and have backyard play dates with her doggy friends in the afternoons.
In the summer, the dogs swim in the river. In the winter, they grow a few extra hairs and scoff at the cold. In the rain, they shake it off. The humans go along for the ride, relishing their mutual love for animals and building lifelong friendships with their dog-loving peers. It’s truly hard to tell who likes the walks more: the two-legged animals or the four-legged ones. “It keeps me young,” says Campbell. She says there’s no way Sugar Bear, her Great Pyrenee, will let her get away with sleeping in or lounging on the couch. Sugar Bear needs to see her sister Zoe and Chase, the Rogges’ two Great Pyrenees. The afternoons are reserved for play dates at each other’s houses. The big dogs made me wonder about a few housekeeping items— things like sleeping arrangements, bathing, hairballs and the dreaded question: dog fighting. It turns out the dogs don’t get in fights. The Great Pyrenees prick up their ears when they see a coyote, but the yapping Chihuahuas out on the trail are nothing to be bothered by. Instead, “the dogs protect us from the birds and squirrels,” Peter Rogge says. So how do you keep a giant, white, fluffy dog clean if it’s out swimming and walking in the rain and mud? Do you give them a bath? Heavens no. Believe it or not, Great Pyrenees don’t need bathing because, according to Peter Hogge, they’re just like ovens: “self-cleaning.” “They just dry off and shake. The dirt comes right off and falls in the bed,” he says.
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The dogs sleep in the bed? Yes and no. They sleep only part of the night in the humans’ bed. It gets too hot for the dogs, so they usually move to the floor by morning. How much food does a 230-pound Spanish mastiff eat? Answer: about two cups per day. The group explains to this writer that if the food is high quality, you don’t need too much of it. (No wonder I regularly polish off several hefty sacks of white powderedsugar doughnuts.) Milo, the Rottweiler, tries to keep his pedigree under wraps around folks like insurance agents. Some of them won’t insure him if they know he’s a Rottweiler. But just take one look in Milo’s eyes and you’d bet your life this is one sweet heartbreaker. Plus, he’s extremely smart. When he’s in the river, he efficiently grabs on to the tail of the massive mastiff, getting the big dog to pull him to shore. “So tell me, do your dogs get in any scrapes?” I ask. Everybody innocently shakes their head from side to side. Nope. That’s what I call loyalty. The people and the pups get through it all as a mighty collective. They celebrate the good times and lend their hearts during the bad times. They ring in grandchildren and weddings together. They even share homemade meatloaf cupcakes on their birthdays. In a way only dogs can do, these dogs have turned strangers into lifelong, life-giving friends. All it took was a leash.
You can find these big dogs and their owners in the parking lot at William B. Pond Recreation Area on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at about 8:15 a.m.
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Find out more about road maintenance at Susan Peters' May community meetings.
To celebrate Capital Region Small Business Week (May 1–5), the county Office of Economic Development and Business Environmental Resource Center will host a free small-business symposium on Tuesday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McClellan Conference Center. Current and prospective smallbusiness owners can attend. Event navigators will be on hand to discuss permits, licenses and inspections, recordkeeping, taxes, funding sources, finding employees, subsidies and entrepreneur mentorship.
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Sacramento County’s director of transportation will discuss the status of the area’s streets and roads at two community meetings this month. The first will be on Tuesday, May 9, at Carmichael Park Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave. The second will be on Thursday, May 11, at Conzelmann Community Center at Howe Park, 2201 Cottage Way. Both meetings start at 6 p.m. The transportation director will discuss road maintenance funding, funding limitations, regulatory restrictions and legislation affecting road maintenance. Last fall, I hoped Measure B (the transportation sales tax measure) would help close the county’s $450 million road-maintenance backlog. While the measure garnered 65.7 percent of the vote in November, it did not meet the necessary legal threshold for passage (66.7 percent). Had the measure passed, the county department of transportation estimated it would have been able to repave almost all of the residential streets in the unincorporated area. Notwithstanding that disappointment, SACDOT continues to patch potholes. To report potholes, call 311 or go online to 311.saccounty. net. In the meantime, we continue to press the federal and state TO page 18
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FAIR OAKS FIESTA DAY Fair Oaks Village will hold its annual Fiesta Day on Sunday, May 7. Activities will include free games and activities for children, arts and crafts
The Sheriff ’s Department will hold community meetings this month to provide residents information about trends in crime and recent activities.
vendors, food trucks, raffles, music, a pancake breakfast, the Fair Oaks Sun Run, a classic car show and the Famous Toilet Bowl Racer Challenge. (I’ll be one of the judges.) For more information, go to fairoakschamber.com or call 9672903.
TOUR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Free tours of the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant are available to educate residents about what happens to their wastewater once it leaves their homes and businesses. Tours of the Elk Grove plant are offered by Sacramento Regional CountyCounty Regional Sanitation District. Meet the experts who help keep our region safe by providing this vital service and see the workings of this massive facility. Reservations are required. To sign up, go to regionalsan.com.
SHERIFF TO HOLD COMMUNITY MEETINGS The Sheriff’s Department holds regular community meetings to share information about crime trends and recent activities. The Arden Arcade meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 2, at 6 p.m. in the Skyroom at Country Club Lanes, 2600 Watt Ave.
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Sign up for a tour of the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to find out more about what happens to wastewater. The Carmichael meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at Del Campo High School Library, 4925 Dewey Drive.
ENJOY THE PARKWAY AND PARKS The American River Parkway is an asset worth protecting. You can demonstrate your support by purchasing a parks pass. The pass costs $50 a year. Proceeds go to regional parks. To purchase a pass, go to the American River Parkway Foundation office in William B. Pond Recreation Area or visit arpf.org.
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VOLUNTEERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SHERIFF The Sheriff’s Department is seeking people interested in joining V.I.P.S. (Volunteers in Partnership With the Sheriff). V.I.P.S. members
assist the department by writing crime reports, performing residential security checks, assisting with neighborhood association groups, and helping at Sheriff Service Stations. Since 1993, the Sheriff’s Department has relied on volunteers to assist with its many tasks. For a V.I.P.S. application, go to sacsheriff.com. For more information, email volunteers@sacsheriff.com.
VISITING WITH RESIDENTS Last month, I held informal “office hours” during the annual egg hunt at Carmichael Park. The event provided me an opportunity to talk with residents about county matters on a no-appointment-necessary basis. I started holding these informal gatherings in 2005, and they have become an annual tradition at various community events. Everyone seems to find these gatherings more convenient and easier than making a formal
appointment downtown at the County Administration Center. I’ll hold more office hours later this year. For more information, go to bos.saccounty.net.
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FROM page 20 armored tank, drive automobile transmission, printing press, bicycle, robots and more. An exhibit of his many inventions is on display at the Aerospace Museum of California. The exhibit features 40 machine replicas made from his designs and drawings by skilled artisans in collaboration with the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Florence, Italy. The exhibit provides an opportunity to witness his genius and to see how our world was shaped by this Renaissance man. The exhibit runs through Sept. 4. The Aerospace Museum of California is at 3200 Freedom Park Drive in McClellan Park. For more information, go to aerospaceca.org.
FAMILY FUN AT THE COUNTY FAIR The 2017 Sacramento County Fair will be held May 25–29 at Cal Expo. Activities include a carnival, barn animals, music, shopping, bull riding and a tractor pull.
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General admission is $6. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. For more information, go to sacfair. com.
EFFIE YEAW NATURE CENTER GALA On Saturday, June 10, Effie Yeaw Nature Center and Sacramento Fine Arts Center will present Art Where Wild Things Are, an art show, auction and gala. The annual event brings together art patrons, philanthropists, artists and nature lovers for the nature center’s most important fundraiser of the year. Tickets are $90. Proceeds allow the center to continue providing science, history and environmental programs for adults and children year round. For tickets and more information, go to sacnaturecenter.net.
ALCOHOL BAN KEEPS PARKWAY FAMILY FRIENDLY During the Memorial Day holiday weekend, there will be a complete ban on alcohol consumption and possession on the American River between Hazel and Watt avenues. The ban applies to both the parkway and the water. (An exception exists for Ancil Hoffman Golf Course.) In past years, alcohol consumption on and along the river during summer holiday weekends had resulted in fights, public nudity, profanity and littering. The restriction will also be in effect on the Independence Day and Labor Day holiday weekends. The Board of Supervisors delegated authority to the director of regional parks to prohibit alcohol in the American River Parkway on any days between Memorial Day and Labor Day when a ban is needed to address excessive alcohol consumption encouraged by social media.
FIGHT THE BITE The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District has reported an increase in mosquito activity. While it is too soon to predict the severity of the mosquito season and the intensity of West Nile virus activity, the district asks residents to eliminate areas of stagnant water where mosquitoes can breed. Examples of breeding sites include buckets, flowerpots and other containers, clogged rain gutters and tarps that hold water. Reducing mosquito breeding sites around your home now will go a long way later in the season and help protect all of us. If you know about neglected swimming pools or other areas with stagnant water, call (800) 429-1022 or fill out a service request online at FIGHTtheBITE.net. Susan Peters represents the Third District on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. She can be reached at susanpeters@saccounty. net. n
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Pam Whitehead HELPING CANCER SURVIVORS TRIUMPH THROUGH EXERCISE
Pam Whitehead (holding the yellow sign) on Mount Tallac
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am Whitehead’s screensaver is a photo of eight people on a mountaintop, all grinning and holding signs that proclaim “I am triumph.” Those ear-to-ear smiles aren’t just because the climbers reached the top of Mount Tallac some 9,700-plus feet above sea level, but also because they’d achieved something far greater: beating cancer. Whitehead is the executive director and founder of Triumph Cancer
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Foundation. It supports the work of Triumph Fitness, which she started to help adult cancer survivors regain their strength and stamina through exercise. After being diagnosed in 2000 with uterine cancer (caught early thanks to a pap smear), Whitehead realized that the struggle for survivors lay not in the physically, emotionally and often financially taxing cancer treatment itself, but in the misconception that after treatment, your life goes back to normal. “The more rigorous the cancer treatment, the more difficult it is on your body and the more difficult it is to recover,” Whitehead explains. “There was nothing out there when I started developing the Triumph
Fitness program to help survivors regain their strength and give them back their confidence. The common language at the time was ‘just rest and take it easy and then assimilate back into life.’ There was no notion of the benefits of exercise for survivors.” Whitehead discovered the power of exercise when she took up road biking to help raise funds for Livestrong (the cancer organization formerly known as the Lance Armstrong Foundation) after her diagnosis and radical hysterectomy. “The more I rode my bike, the more I felt I was regaining control of my life after treatment,” she says. “It was very empowering. I realized I had this opportunity to create something to help people recapture their lives.”
Whitehead set about creating a program for small groups of survivors to work out together under the guidance of professional instructors trained in cancer recovery. “It’s incredibly important that our instructors understand the issues that survivors face—they’re not dealing with the ‘normal’ population,” says Whitehead. “Survivors deal with a host of issues like neuropathy (pain, numbness or weakness in the hands and feet), lymphedema (swelling in the arms and legs) and the loss of muscle tissue, in addition to the general loss of confidence.” The program started in 2005 as a partnership with UC Davis. Through the 12-week program, twice-weekly
Meet Your New Dentist Jay Chalmers As a resident of Arden Park, I’ve worked hard to recreate the same “small-town” dental office that I experienced being raised in Placerville. My team is warm, friendly, experienced and we cater to those looking for a personal approach to healthcare. I want my patients to be comfortable, so I try to provide as many advanced services as possible, including root canals, gum surgery, implants and orthodontics. In the rare cases, I can’t provide these services, I have a network of incredible specialists who are also dedicated to excellence and patient comfort. As a father of two lovely daughters, I love being able to help children establish excitement and dedication to dental health from a young age. Prevention is the key to a beautiful smile for life! We welcome the young and young at heart at our office. No one is too young or old to deserve the best. I welcome you to drop by and visit my office at any time. We’ll give you tour. I think you’ll like what you see.
Jay Chalmers 1820 Professional Drive, Suite 5 • chalmersdental.com • 483-8182 classes are offered at no cost to survivors. To raise money, Triumph Cancer Foundation will hold its seventh annual Triumph Uncorked event on Saturday, June 17, at Helwig Winery. There will be live music, a gourmet picnic dinner and live and silent auctions. Proceeds will go toward the fitness program and other activities, like assembling teams of Triumph graduates to run local 5k and 10k races or summit peaks like Mount Tallac.
“Everyone knows someone who’s been diagnosed with cancer,” Whitehead says. “When they’re picking up the pieces after treatment, that’s where Triumph comes in. We put them on a proper path and give them that boost of confidence. It’s incredibly transformative.” For more information on Triumph Cancer Foundation and the Triumph Uncorked fundraiser on June 17, go to triumphfound.org. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n
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Dreams Come True COMPETITION BRINGS RETAIL STORES TO THE DOWNTOWN CORE
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owntown Sacramento Partnership’s Calling All Dreamers contest has been a boon for local would-be entrepreneurs. Each year, the winner receives more than $100,000 in free services and $10,000 in startup cash. But even many competitors who don’t win end up starting their own businesses. In the four years since the contest began, it has changed downtown’s retail environment and created jobs. According to DSP, the competition has added 15 retail businesses to the downtown core. Those businesses account for more than 18,000 square feet of leased space and 57 part-time and 20 full-time jobs. Each year, 30 to 40 entrepreneurs apply for the program. The competition is open to people who want to start a retail business or who have an existing retail business and want to expand or open a new concept in downtown Sacramento. This year’s finalists will be announced on May 18. The public will vote for their favorites until June 26. The public’s vote is taken into consideration by a group of judges who will announce the winner on July 10. Competing in Calling All Dreamers is a grueling process. Five of the contestants are chosen to go through a three-month business development
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Andy Paul is the owner of Andy’s Candy Apothecary. course that focuses on business planning, marketing research, proof of financial sustainability and other key performance indicators. The winner is selected from the final five. “Our original intent with the competition was to accelerate groundfloor retail in the downtown area,” says Valerie Mamone, DSP’s senior manager of business development. “We wanted to diversify the mix and look for something other than restaurants and set them up for success.” By most accounts, they’ve succeeded. Three of the first four winners are still going strong: Andy’s Candy Apothecary, The Allspicery and Oblivion Comics & Coffee. The fourth, children’s apparel store Ana Apple in Old Sacramento, closed when
owner Ana Manzano moved out of Sacramento. “I think we’ve done very well with the businesses that won the contest and with the finalists who worked hard to forge a unique business model,” says Mamone. “We’ve had people who didn’t win the competition but still opened a business because they had the opportunity to work with experts and business counselors for months to focus their business plan, figure out marketing and understand finances.” Last year’s winner was Oblivion, which sells new, vintage and independent comics along with Chocolate Fish coffee. The store, whose name is a nod to Oblivion Bar in the DC Universe comic books, caters to comic lovers and coffee
lovers alike. The business impressed the judges and received more votes from the public than any other in the competition’s history. Initially, judges look at the business concept, financial feasibility, marketing plan, management plan, value proposition and people behind the concept. “From the submittal, their plans will be refined by experts, but they have to show us some real thinking why their concept will work,” Mamone says. “And even if they win the $10,000, we want to see other investment. We want them to have skin in the game, too.” “I think the process was great,” says Andy Paul, owner of Andy’s Candy Apothecary, who won the competition in 2013. “It was hard work and challenging.”
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Heather Wong runs The Allspicery. Paul had been thinking about opening a business for a few years. “I wasn’t thinking about a storefront at all,” he says. “I was going for something more tame.” But when he heard about Calling All Dreamers, he began to think big. “Many people think they may start a business someday,” he says. “This competition will drive many to throw their hat in the ring.” Paul and his wife, Camille Esch, spent hours building a business plan around a candy-store concept Paul had been thinking about. He wanted to open a candy store selling unique products that aren’t readily available. “We’ve had our ups and downs,” says Paul. “We had to react to the seasonality of the candy business and how much to have on hand. We got
slammed in our first Christmas. It was hard to keep up with demand. Then we ran out of product on Valentine’s Day. But we see it coming now and can orderly properly.” Paul gives a lot of credit to his wife, who is very involved in shop design and merchandising. He also appreciates the free legal, branding, advertising and construction help that he received as the competition winner. He continues to study business through podcasts and television. “I love watching the TV show ‘The Profit,’” he says. “It’s very educational. My kids love it, too. I’ll watch it a second time and learn even more.” Business at Andy’s Candy Apothecary is steady. Paul and
Esch are thinking about growing the business through online sales targeting business gifts. They may also open a second store. If not for the Calling All Dreamers contest, Heather Wong might never have opened The Allspicery, which sells spices, spice blends and teas.
“There is a strong tailwind for entrepreneurs and innovation in downtown Sacramento.” Wong left behind the pressures of traveling around the country as a successful energy-sector corporate sales professional for a different kind of pressure as a first-time entrepreneur and storeowner. “I’ve
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embraced the freedom in this job,” she says. “It’s not an 8-to-5 job, but I’m the boss and I call the shots.” Wong won in 2015 and opened her shop in April 2016. “I’m not sure I would have opened my shop without this contest,” she says. “There was so much support. As a winner, the services were critical.” Her advice to anyone thinking about entering the competition? “Go for it.” “There is a strong tailwind for entrepreneurs and innovation in downtown Sacramento,” says Jack Crawford, general partner at Impact Venture Capital and a leader in Sacramento’s entrepreneurial community. “The Calling All Dreamers program is yet another valuable contributor in the evolution of our ecosystem. It’s exciting to see and even more exciting to roll up your sleeves and jump in.” For more information about Calling All Dreamers, go to downtownsac.org. Scot Crocker can be reached at scot@crockercrocker.com. n
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Healed by Healing A POCKET WOMAN FINDS HER NEW CALLING
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ana Din’s life changed the day someone set fire to her car. Din, a lifelong Pocket resident and a popular teacher at Galt High School, recalled the long-ago event that started her spiritual and healing quest. We were in one of the treatment rooms at the Tao Center for Healing, the Sacramento-based business she co-founded with her husband. The center offers a range of services, from acupressure to chiropractic treatments. On that life-changing day, someone snuck into Din’s Galt High classroom and took the TV/VCR, the photocopier and her purse. The thief also stole her car and later torched it. Although the police never found the culprit, Din says, “I felt terrible that someone who knew me would do this.” That event, which happened around the four-year anniversary of her mother’s death from cancer, altered her life. Around that time, Din started a sixyear apprenticeship with a shamanic healer. Her mother’s death, along with the trauma from having her car stolen, compelled her to explore alternative healing practices. In 2005, she began offering shamanic sessions to clients, often using a percussive instrument along with guided imagery to promote healing energy in the mind, body and soul. She had found her second calling even though she never pictured herself doing healing work.
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Jana Din Before that eventful day, Din, now 55, said her life was “traditional.” She grew up with her sisters in a house on Seamus and Fruitridge. “We used the river as a playground,” Din said. She attended John F. Kennedy High School and received a teaching degree from San Francisco State University in 1984. In 2011, the Galt Joint Union
High School District named her teacher of the year. She has taught there for more than 30 years. Dr. David Steinhorn, who was an attending physician at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, contacted Din’s healing mentor three years ago. He wanted to start a volunteer program to provide alternative healing services
to his critically ill patients and their parents. Din fit the bill. Din started volunteering at UC Davis, working with Steinhorn to “treat the whole person” by integrating Western medicine with ancient shamanic practices. She uses her drum to induce a relaxed state of mind, which has a calming effect on patients, and guided imagery to promote healing. Din showed me a scrapbook she’d made for Steinhorn. It is a heartbreaking and heartwarming collection of photos and stories of children she and Steinhorn worked with. Here’s a photo of Raiden. He was left brain-dead after a car accident, and his parents had to remove him from life support. Here’s Xavier; he was born with Type 2 Gaucher disease and spent his short life attached to a ventilator. Xavier’s parents devoted his last days to holding him close, something they were not able to do when he was on the ventilator. “It was the most beautiful thing I’ve witnessed,” Din said. Din understands that many people are skeptical about alternative healing. “I was really uncomfortable about the parents at school finding out,” she said. “What I realized was that it was my own discomfort at acknowledging that this was something I was called to do, just like teaching. They actually wove themselves together pretty easily.” She shares her patients’ stories with her students, and they create getwell cards for the children and their families. Before he moved out of the area last fall, Steinhorn praised Din in a letter: “While it is not yet a
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traditional part of institutional medicine to write a medical ‘order’ for a ‘shamanic practitioner consultation,’ you were able to effortlessly win over all of the families I saw you work with as if you were simply part of their extended community.” In 2015, “Healing Quest,” a television program that airs on public television stations, filmed an episode featuring the collaboration between Steinhorn and Din. The show, called “Shamans in the ICU,” told the story
of Lauren, a young girl placed in an induced coma after kidney failure. Din said she used guided imagery and drumming to lower Lauren’s blood pressure. Lauren is healthy now, the recipient of a new kidney. She is one of the lucky ones. Din would say she is lucky as well, despite the traumatic event that changed her life. She considers it a privilege to help others through lifealtering events. “I wasn’t able to do this with my mother,” she says. “I get to do it with other people.” n
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Cracks Showing IT’S NOT EASY TO BE A KINGS FAN
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s the clock ran out on the Kings this spring, people rich or connected enough to have floor seats at Golden 1 Center might have seen something ominous when they walked the hallways beneath the concourse. The concrete is cracking. Not tiny cracks, but long, jagged cracks, lots of them. As anyone who lives near a sidewalk knows, just about all concrete cracks. But Golden 1 Center’s polished floors didn’t survive six months without fissures. The cracked concrete is probably due to the building’s settling and fast construction schedule. Concrete needs months to set up properly, but the Kings’ work crews didn’t have months to spare. They did a remarkable job getting the new arena up in two years. Instantly cracked concrete is one fate the owners must endure. Cracked floors are an appropriate metaphor for the team. The Kings are now selling season tickets for the fall campaign, which will memorialize their 33rd season in Sacramento. Ticket prices have never been higher and the team has never been worse. The ball club is cracked and broken, cluttered with depreciated assets. If the NBA ran a pick-and-pull scrap yard, the Kings would be the best customers.
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Kings game at Golden 1 This past season, the Kings gained immeasurable box office momentum from their new home. Aside from the cracked concrete, the building performed brilliantly. It was far more than just a backdrop for the show—it was the show. From the arena’s classic Sacramento neon sign collection and diverse food options, flavored with marquees from local restaurants, to the sparkling jumbo video screens, Golden 1 Center rewarded the community for its faith and support. The community responded by paying good money to watch some truly awful basketball.
I attended a Golden 1 game in late March against the Milwaukee Bucks. It was one of the worst I’ve ever witnessed. And that’s saying something, as I’ve attended around 700 Kings games since 1985 and traveled with them during the Bill Russell and Dick Motta years, when the Kings set league records for inept play. The Milwaukee game was reminiscent of those miserable campaigns. The Bucks encountered token defensive resistance. A perceptive observer could see the visitors laughing at the Kings, who weren’t trying to be funny—or trying
at all. Milwaukee laughed its way to a 116-98 victory after running off with a 19-point lead in the second quarter. Fans who paid to attend the Milwaukee game (and other games like it) were victims of a cynical phenomenon that haunts professional sports. It happens when teams make no real effort to win, but instead play to lose. They rest their stars, or seek to enhance their status in the upcoming draft, which rewards failure by letting the worst actors pick first. The Kings have deployed this strategy for three decades. It might be excusable if it worked. But it never SPORTS page 32
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works. This much is certain about the 2017 draft: The Kings’ choices will be irrelevant, cursed by the doomed legacy of a franchise that hasn’t won an NBA title since 1951. Even when the Kings manage to land a decent prospect (remember DeMarcus Cousins?), the hopeful resurrection soon collapses amidst personality defects, coaching mistakes, bungled maneuvers by the front office and clumsy interference by the owner. Once the Kings traded Cousins, their best and most valuable player, at the All-Star break, they abandoned their pride, relapsed into their worst habits and began the familiar descent to rock bottom. Not that they should have kept Cousins—the Kings were perpetually mediocre with him. But they should have traded him sooner, when his value was inflated. Kings guard Darren Collison admits it’s not easy to play for a team that elects not to compete, but he tries to appreciate the larger goal, whatever that may be.
“Each day, it’s very frustrating and hard to deal with because I’m a competitor and I want to be out there on the court at all times,” he says. “I want to play at all times, but I have to look at the bigger picture. That’s why I’ve got to have more patience.” Victimized by all this nonsense is the loyal customer: the person who buys or shares season tickets, collects and wears Kings gear, supports the sponsors and pays $13 for a can of beer at Golden 1 Center. That March night reminded me about the wondrous tenacity of Kings fans, and how lucky the team is to have them. Fans heckled Milwaukee players and celebrated the communal atmosphere, enjoying themselves despite the score. I could imagine people happily jumping over the cracks in the concrete floor. When the home team won’t play, invent your own games. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com. n
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Joany Titherington is the manager of Oak Park Farmers Market.
Hungry for Change FARMERS MARKET FILLS A NEED FOR FRESH FOOD IN OAK PARK
J
oany Titherington calls herself
Titherington is passionate about
financial backers it was true. “They
She still remembers the negative
a “local girl.” She’s also the
providing fresh food to the Oak Park
said, ‘Those people don’t want that,’”
comments people made when her
manager of Oak Park Farmers
community. You have to go back in
she recalls. “I wanted to dispel the
mother used government-issued food
Market, which takes place Saturdays
time to fully appreciate this vibrant
stigma that poor people don’t eat or
stamps. To get by, her family ate
in historic James McClatchy Park.
farmers market, as well as the work
want healthy food.”
meals made with cheaper cuts of meat
On May 6, the start of the market’s
Titherington and others in the
The youngest of six children,
eighth season, close to 20 vendors will
community put into creating it.
she was raised by a single mother
be on hand, including some from Oak
Ten years ago, Titherington
who often worked long hours. Her
and readily available ingredients like ham hocks and potatoes. Early efforts to provide fresh, local
Park, offering everything from fish
was the president of Oak Park
grandmother was Mary Barden. She
food to Oak Park included a small
to grain-free baked goods, cold-brew
Neighborhood Association. The
designed many houses and other
urban farm stand and a community
coffee and Australian-style hand pies.
community was struggling with
buildings in the area, but her talent
garden, but a second survey produced
crime and neighborhood blight. Oak
for creating architecture was often
another emphatic response: Oak
Park was a food desert. After the
described as a hobby, Titherington
Park residents wanted a farmers
association polled folks to find out
says. Frank “Squeaky” Williams, the
market. Titherington was charged
what changes they wanted to see, one
builder behind some of Sacramento’s
with setting it up. As a consultant
answer was clear. “The community
most sought-after homes, was
for NeighborWorks Sacramento,
was interested in finding fresh, local
Titherington’s great-grandfather.
the organization that founded and
food,” Titherington says. Despite
“A lot of Oak Park was built by my
currently sponsors Oak Park’s
the evidence, she had to convince
family,” she says.
farmers market, Titherington checked
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out several local markets. She fell in
The word is posted in advance on the
love with the Davis Farmers Market—
market’s Facebook page, along with
the music, hot food and community
recipes and nutrition information. If
vibe—and used it as a model.
you know the word, you could receive
But she struggled to find vendors
$5 to spend on fruit and vegetables;
that first year. Eight vendors were
you have to get to the market early
on hand on opening day, but 1,000
because the vouchers go fast. “It
shoppers showed up. “What a
drives people to experiment with
wonderful experience that was,”
things they don’t normally try,”
she says. The market had $1,200 in
Titherington says.
EBT sales. (EBT—electronic benefit
She has a soft spot for children
transfer—is a debit card that replaced
who visit the market and take part
the paper version of food stamps).
in “passport play,” involving puzzles,
Last season, EBT sales reached about
mazes and craft projects. “They’re
$25,000.
actually teaching their parents” about
Today, the farmers market is a
making healthy food choices, she says.
one-stop shopping space, Titherington
One little boy told her English sweet
says, and a social gathering spot
peas tasted like candy and offered to
for Oak Park because it is centrally
share his bag of peas with her. She
located. She’s careful to share
likes the immediate gratification that
credit for this successful farmers
comes when people eat together. “It’s
market with a long list of people and
the glue that connects us all.”
organizations, including the Oak Park community. Every week, between 800 and 1,500 people show up. Some people are attracted to the market for the cooking demos, called Food for Thought, by local chefs including like Adam Pechal and Patrick
Oak Park Farmers Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays from May through October in James McClatchy Park at 3500 5th Ave.
arts and crafts for kids or tai chi and Healing Arts Center. What about a walk through the market with an undergraduate medical student from UC Davis’s RIVER program? You can learn ways to manage health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes while you shop for fresh food. The Word of the Week is a popular program that teaches people about
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Mulvaney. Others come for the free yoga classes offered by Oak Park
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A book signing for “Inside Sacramento: The Most Interesting Neighborhood Places in America’s Farm-toFork Capital” will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at Oak Park Farmers Market on Saturday, May 6. A portion of the proceeds from that day’s book sales will go to the Oak Park nonprofit NeighborWorks Sacramento.
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Still a City of Trees ONLY YOU CAN MAKE AN URBAN FOREST
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hether or not the water tower south of town proudly proclaims us to be a city of trees, Sacramento’s urban forest is still one of our defining characteristics. Its shade makes life worth living during searing summer heat waves. The poet Joyce Kilmer famously wrote, “only God can make a tree,” but it’s up to us to plant and maintain trees on our properties as a gift to our family, community and future generations. We can’t take our precious tree canopy for granted. We
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all need to play our part. Every time I hear a chain saw in my neighborhood, I worry that another mature tree is being removed or topped (the practice of stubbing back branches, stimulating an ugly thicket of weakly attached branches). I’ve lived in East Sacramento for nearly 40 years, and I remember dozens of large shade trees that have been disfigured by improper pruning or lost altogether. It takes decades for another one to fill its space. Too often, people don’t replant any tree at all, or replace a majestic sycamore, gingko or oak tree with a much smaller tree. Neighbors have told me that big trees are more effort than they are worth and that they are glad to be free from dealing with their leaves or worrying about maintaining them. How much effort does a tree take, anyway? By choosing the right size
and type of tree, you can minimize future care requirements. A young tree needs to be properly planted, staked, mulched, watered and trained so that it develops a good structure. A mature tree continues to need periodic deep watering and regular inspections to look for dead or hanging branches or signs of disease or insect infestation. If you spot a problem, hire a qualified tree service to help resolve it. City arborist Kevin Hocker says he doesn’t understand why people don’t maintain their trees. “You maintain your car,” he says. “Why not take care of your trees as well?” Local governments maintain some control over what is done to privately owned trees. Special protection is given to native oaks and other varieties, but any big tree may require
a permit before pruning or removal commences. While trees are indeed a bit of trouble, the consensus is that their benefits are much greater. Trees are beautiful and make neighborhoods more attractive and livable. Many studies document their environmental and economic benefits, too. They clean the air, filter and replenish groundwater, lower air temperature, sequester carbon and provide habitat. A carefully placed shade tree will reduce your utility bills. Trees give our children places to climb and swing. Mature trees can increase your property value and make your house easier to sell. Hocker says that trees also produce “quantifiable health benefits.” In Japan, studies have shown that “forest bathing,” going out among trees on a regular basis, has
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both physical and psychological benefits. Trees exude airborne oils to protect themselves from insects and germs. Inhaling them improves human immune system response. On its website, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation cites studies that found spending just five minutes among trees can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve mood, increase ability to focus (even in children with ADHD), accelerate recovery from surgery or illness, increase energy level and improve sleep. Much as I advocate for trees, I have removed a few badly placed ones over the years. Most recently, SMUD removed a supposedly dwarf, fruitless purple leaf plum that grew into the utility lines and produced a heavy crop of sour fruits that attracted rodents and made a mess in our yard. I miss its beautiful dark-red leaves and intensely fragrant pale-pink spring flowers, and I plan to start over with the right variety. We need to plant our new plum tree close to where the old one grew. We must first deal with the stump and
underground roots. We aren’t willing to wait for the stump to decay, so my husband has been doggedly chopping at it. If we have it ground out, we’ll need to remove the wood chips and sawdust and replace them with soil before planting. We’ll make sure that we can dig a big enough planting hole, which guidelines say should be three times as wide as the root ball. SMUD customers may qualify for free shade trees under the Sacramento Tree Foundation’s Sacramento Shade program. We’re going to have to purchase our new plum tree, but the benefits are worth it. After all, my yard is part of our precious urban forest. Anita Clevenger is a Lifetime Sacramento County UC D Master Gardener. For answers to gardening questions, call the Master Gardeners office at 876-5338, visit their website at sacmg.ucanr.edu or come to their next open garden at Fair Oaks Horticulture Center on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. The center is at 11579 Fair Oaks Blvd. For information on tree care, go to sactree.org. n
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Meters Matter to The City
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acramentans have witnessed Mother Nature’s water show offer up its most dramatic, full spectrum display of possibilities. Years of crackling, fire-breeding dryness followed by a sudden series of tropic-like deluges have cast water issues center stage, making it more clear than ever the power water has over our lives and landscape. The dramatics have taught us all something to be sure. For the City of Sacramento, Department of Utilities, it’s reinforced the need for care, conscientiousness and conservation around the City’s water infrastructure. To that end, city officials, engineers, water planners and countless crews are accelerating efforts to install water meters well ahead of the state mandate which calls for all California cities to be fully metered by 2025. But ahead of schedule, Sacramento’s stepped up efforts aimed to insure all residential and commercial city properties will be fully metered by 2020, according to Ian Pietz, program manager for the city’s Accelerated Water Meter Program. Construction crews have just broken ground on the final 40,000 properties to be metered. The process will take about three years and is underway now in portions of Elmhurst, Oak Park, Colonial Heights and Tahoe Park neighborhoods. So far, approximately 95,000 meters in the city have been installed. Pietz says one of the most important things to the city is for residents to know exactly what to expect when their meter is installed so there are no surprises. “The biggest issue we are trying to minimize is the impact on the customer so that when the contractor is out there customers are inconvenienced as little as possible.” he said. The city will be giving residents plenty of notice, at least five different types of notices in the form of letters in the mail to door hangers to knocks on the door by the construction crew. There is also an information phone line (916) 808-5870, a 24-hour construction inspector number residents will receive just prior to construction at their home, as well as online access
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Ian Pietz (center) and Rhea Salvador (right) of the City of Sacramento usher in construction crews via www.MetersMatter.org where residents can track construction plans to see when their street is slated to be metered. In addition, residents are invited to attend informational open houses in advance of the construction to learn more about the construction process. Residents will receive a postcard in the mail to inform them of the time and location of these open houses. “The open houses are a great way for the City to connect one-on-one with residents, prepare them for the construction that is coming and help them understand the importance of this project,” said Councilmember Eric Guerra. “I just hosted two open houses for the neighborhoods in my districtElmhurst and Tahoe Park/Colonial Heights/Oak Park- and received positive feedback on the City’s preparation and transparency around this effort.”
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? - Meters Matter notices will be mailed in advance of construction. Additional notices will also be distributed by construction crews approximately one week and one day before construction is expected to start. - Crews will give residents a 4-hour time frame when water will be shut off to their home or business, but most work is done in about 30 minutes. - Crews may start as early 7 a.m. by staging the area near your home. They will not shut off your water until after 9 a.m., and only after knocking on your door to make sure you’re not running a load of wash. - Before work is to begin on your meter, the city will provide a 24-hour phone number for the construction inspector responsible for your property. Any
questions or special concerns can be directed here. - All landscaping associated with the digging will be replaced as it was. In the unlikely event any plants are destroyed, the city will replace them. - Digging can occur at various locations depending on where the water main and line to home exist. Crews may dig in the side yard, back yard, park strip between the street and sidewalk or behind the sidewalk. - Crews will make individual arrangements with businesses such as restaurants, spas and office complexes so that work is done at the most convenient time. Extended, after-hours arrangements are possible to minimize impact. - Traffic will be shut down only where necessary and in such a way as to leave at least one lane open for through traffic. - Some water mains and worn pipes may need to be replaced, but not all. This will take additional time in the areas where its deemed necessary. All crews will notify homeowners if more time is needed for water to be shut off. - Approximately three months after the meter is installed, customers will begin receiving a “comparative bill.” The comparative bill shows the flat rate amount due, as well as the actual water usage and what the metered bill would be. Customers will receive a comparative bill for 12 months, and then will be automatically rolled over to metered billing. Any time during the 12-month comparative billing period, customers can opt in to metered billing. Water meters are important to create overall water use awareness and conservation as well as helping establish fair billing practices so that customers pay for the water they use, said Rhea Salvador of the City of Sacramento. “Replacing worn out 100-year-old pipelines and water mains will also help the city continue to offer a reliable water source for years to come,” she said.
Water Main & Meter Construction in Sacramento Neighborhoods WHAT TO EXPECT DURING CONSTRUCTION During construction, you could experience: • Water shutdown for up to 4 hours • Temporary street parking restrictions • Sidewalk closures and traffic delays • Construction-related dust and noise
CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE Spring 2017 Tahoe Park – Colonial Heights – Oak Park – Elmhurst
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Selling Sacramento BRINGING TOURISTS TO TOWN IS A TOUGH JOB
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elling Sacramento should be easy. The city has beautiful weather, gorgeous neighborhoods, sophisticated merchants and friendly people. But it turns out there’s nothing easy about marketing Sacramento. Sacramento’s convention and visitors bureau spends about $9.1 million each year to promote the city and encourage people to visit. That sounds like a lot of money, but it’s not enough to keep the region’s hotels and restaurants filled or the convention center fully booked. The bureau, which goes by the name Visit Sacramento, is a nonprofit organization. Unlike many nonprofits, Visit Sacramento doesn’t reach out and raise money to keep the doors open. It essentially has one benefactor: local government. The city and county of Sacramento collect hotel fees and pass the money along to Visit Sacramento under a tax model called the Sacramento Tourism Marketing District. Every hotel in the county—there are 108—pays from 1 to 3 percent of room revenues to the district. This amounts to about $6 million each year. The city throws in another $1.8 million from occupancy taxes. Altogether, government grants covered $8,951,213 of Visit Sacramento’s budget in 2015.
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Steve Hammond is the outgoing CEO of Visit Sacramento. Membership dues accounted for most of the rest. The organization is advised by a 29-member board of directors mostly made up of hotel executives, as well as some city officials and business leaders.
In my wanderings around town, I asked friends if they knew about Visit Sacramento or understood how the convention and visitors bureau worked. Nobody had a precise
understanding about the organization that for 85 years has been responsible for making Sacramento a tourist draw. I asked Steve Hammond, Visit Sacramento’s CEO, if he could help me prepare a primer for local readers who might be curious about how the tourist bureau sells the city. Hammond, who will retire in June, did not respond. But that’s OK. As luck would have it, I’ve done enough work with Hammond and his organization to be familiar with Visit Sacramento. Even better, since the organization is a nonprofit, I was able to check out its tax returns. I got hold of the bureau’s 2015 tax returns, which were filed by Hammond in February 2016. I know city documents claim its convention services bring in around 800,000 visitors per year, which would suggest Visit Sacramento spends $11.30 for every tourist. Not surprisingly, Visit Sacramento’s tax returns suggest the tourism game isn’t that simple. For starters, the bureau spends not quite half its budget—$4.3 million—on salaries and benefits for about 45 employees. As the boss, Hammond gets the biggest paycheck. Tax returns show his base pay at $250,907, plus a $78,507 bonus. With benefits, Hammond makes $375,539. If you think that’s good money for a person who runs a tourist bureau and oversees 45 people, you’re right. The city manager of Sacramento, Howard Chan, is paid $262,627 and has about 6,000 employees. One guy who works across L Street from the convention center, Gov. Jerry Brown, makes $173,987.
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Selling Sacramento is a tough, competitive job. But somebody has to do it. Visit Sacramentoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax returns donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide specific evidence of hitting those goals. As noted, almost all of the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revenue comes from local government. After salaries and benefits, the biggest bunch of dollars is spent on trade shows, conventions and meetings ($1.6 million), event sponsorships ($1.5 million) and advertising ($663,432). Reduced to their forms and schedules, the tax returns show Visit Sacramento does four basic things: attend meetings, sponsor events, buy ads and keep 45 people employed. Of course, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neither fair nor a complete picture. Visit Sacramento is
essential in helping the city book large blocks of downtown hotel rooms for convention guests. Marketing efforts by Visit Sacramento help keep the convention center busy. The group also runs a volunteer organization to staff its own events. Mike Testa, COO and vice president of sales for Visit Sacramento, recently provided us with an impressive number of online links to media placements they have generated in print and on the web, along with numerous links to television spots at stations all over the country. He just returned from a trip to New York City that he says should generate even more media coverage in the future. Revenue from the Community Center Theater, Memorial Auditorium and convention center is estimated at $13.7 million in the city budget. Without hard work by Visit Sacramento, that number would likely decline. When I talked to Hammond last year, he told me that Visit Sacramento and the city were a
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Bank on It NEW DEVELOPMENT WILL BRING 12 CHEFS UNDER ONE ROOF
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ome historic landmarks have a way of blending in, incongruous as they sometimes are with their surroundings. Consider the neoclassical structure with its fluted columns on the northwest corner of J and 7th streets. For the past quartercentury, except for hosting the occasional event, the D.O. Mills Bank Building has kept a relatively low profile. But that will change sometime in late summer when it opens as The Bank, a three-story restaurant and bar with 12 different chefs and cuisines. Built in 1912, the historic building was named after Darius Ogden Mills of New York, who came to California during the Gold Rush and founded a bank in Sacramento. With an exterior as stolid and immovable as the Acropolis and an interior as gilded and detailed as the Palace of Versailles, The Bank
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could prove one of Sacramento’s most aesthetically intriguing dining experiences. In 1992, the family of Alison Cameron Ulshoffer purchased the building, and Ulshoffer’s father used it for his private offices until he retired. The building continued to host proms and weddings in a space called the Sacramento Grand Ballroom. “These walls are full of history,” Ulshoffer says. “There have been millions of people through these doors.” When the city announced plans for the Golden1 Center, Ulshoffer’s family decided to renovate and rebrand the building as a restaurant and gathering space, somewhat inspired by their travels. “We traveled a bit, and there is a square in
Marrakesh that my father is obsessed with,” says Ulshoffer. “It’s just this gathering spot, and the thought of people sitting in the square, the environment of coming together—my father loved that community feel.” As Yolo County residents for three generations, Ulshoffer’s family hopes to facilitate community in this unique space. “We really want it to be like a neighborhood bar in a beautiful setting,” she says. “So we’re designing it not to fight the building, because it’s phenomenal as it is. Every piece of marble that comes off the wall is saved, and
anything we find is put in our archive room. We’re preserving absolutely everything that we can.” Renovation of a 100-year-old building comes with challenges, from plumbing to electrical power, but preservation is a priority, says Ulshoffer. The result will be a threestory, 30,000-square-foot restaurant with a capacity of just over 1,000 people. According to Ulshoffer, The Bank won’t feel crowded. “We’ve put almost two years into planning,” she says, “and we want it to be a little bit of everything for everybody.” That means guests can sip champagne on the mezzanine, drink craft beer in the vaults below or enjoy one of many cuisines on the main floor. For some of The Bank’s 12 chefs, this will be their first brick-and-mortar restaurant. “We want people to come here and get things they can’t get anywhere else,” says Ulshoffer. “So if you feel like oysters or pizza or Italian, there is definitely diversity, and we’ve really gathered a group with exciting talent.” Diners will
Photos courtesy of Andy Duong. order at individual counters for each chef, and food will be brought to their tables. The Bank, Ulshoffer says, will be neither a food court nor a sports bar, and it won’t turn into a club afterhours. There will be TVs throughout the main and lower floors, and bars unique to each space. “We’re just really trying to cultivate something where everybody is welcome.” The mezzanine bar will specialize in craft cocktails, and the bar on the main floor “is going to have the most wells in town,” says Ulshoffer. A taproom with more than 70 beers on tap will occupy the lower floor, where the bank’s original vaults will be transformed into areas for dining and seating.
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Kim Scott of Mama Kim’s will become the first food vendor in The Bank. Photo courtesy of Chantel Elder.
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Perfect Day IT’S MORE THAN SUNSHINE AND SONG LYRICS
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o you ever have such good start to your day that you could describe it with the Mary Poppins phrase “practically perfect in every way”? In the years I served as a pediatric chaplain, those days were hard to find. However, I remember starting one such “practically perfect” day by finding a perfectly shaded spot in the hospital parking lot. Though there wasn’t a cloud in the sky, I was overwhelmed with such synchronicity that my head filled with the syrupy lyrics of “Singin’ in the Rain.” When my day starts this well, I like to reward myself with a cup of hot chocolate. Sure enough, the perfect cup was served with a greeting as sweet as the chocolate itself: “Chaplain, is that a new tie? Very cool!” On the go with cocoa, I took a tooslow elevator to the pediatric floor for a visit with my 5-year-old friend, Opal. Dressed in street clothes, Opal was awaiting discharge orders. She greeted me with the largest smile ever pasted on such a small face. “Swing me! Swing me!” she said, seizing my fingers with a full-handed grip. As we swung, I caught a glimpse of two nurses giving us one of those “aren’t they perfectly cute!” smiles. Just then, Opal’s doctor arrived. I said my goodbyes to pediatrics and wandered off toward the pediatric
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intensive care unit (which we pronounce “pick-u”). Why can’t every day be as flawless as this one? I thought. The PICU would give me a new perspective on the “perfect day” when I met a 13-year-old boy named Alex. Alex’s mom explained to me how they’d recently learned on a not-soperfect Mother’s Day that their son’s cancer had returned. I motioned for her to step out of the room to say more as Alex slept. Just then, an alarm called her back to his bedside. I followed. The bloodoxygen indicator told us that Alex’s oxygen levels had fallen dangerously low. Mom was the wife of a military officer, and she found her voice by issuing an urgent motherly command: “Breathe, Alex. Breathe. Take a deep breath.” Her son followed the orders, and we watched his chest rise and fall a few times. The indicator showed Alex’s blood oxygen returning to normal levels, but this mom wasn’t taking anything for granted. “Take one more,” she urged through a deep inhale she hoped he would mimic. She placed an approving hand on Alex’s forehead and said, “There, that’s perfect. Just perfect.” Suddenly, the syrupy “Singin’ in the Rain” lyrics vanished from my head and were replaced with a new song: “Holy, Holy, Holy.” I knew I was standing in the presence of perfect and holy love, and my understanding of a perfect day was instantly transformed. Who was I kidding? There was no rain in my life that I could sing in. There had been only sunshine and a slow elevator to mar my morning. Here was a mom huddled under a
downpour of anguish, holding such a full heart of loving sunshine that it transformed all who witnessed it. I was humbled to be in the presence of such holy love. It was obvious now that a perfect day needn’t be defined by events that happen or don’t happen. Nope. “Perfect” is about knowing the kind of love this young man knew, love that was there for him, no matter what, to help him in the most basic things, to love him through the best and the worst parts of his life. While Alex lived only a few more months, he gave me new perspective on what makes a perfect day, a perspective I will always hold close to my heart. A perfect day is not what happens around you; it’s what happens within you. If you spend your days loving someone and being loved, then no matter how difficult the circumstances, the day will always be a perfect day. My prayer for this week is that we find opportunities to share such perfect and holy love.
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BUILDING FROM page 45 One of the vaults will be reserved for private parties or conferences, she says, “which is perfect if you want to play poker with your buddies or watch a Kings game.”
“I can’t stress enough that this isn’t about us. It’s about the community.” During the tour of one vault, Ulshoffer’s excitement was palpable when she saw a large concrete slab
had been removed from the vault’s wall to create an auxiliary entrance. “Holy moley. I hadn’t seen that yet,” she said. “There’s something new here every hour.” Ulshoffer admits the decision to open The Bank was a business opportunity made possible, in part, by the Golden1 Center. But it’s also clear that she feels genuine excitement about what The Bank has to offer Sacramento. “I can’t stress enough that this isn’t about us,” she says. “It’s about the community.” Jordan Venema can be reached at jordan.venema@gmail.com. n
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Change of Seasons SUMMER-BLEND GASOLINE NOW ON THE MARKET
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his time of year, the price of gasoline typically rises. Part of the reason is supply and demand: Americans consume more gas for travel in warm weather. Another reason is regulatory, based on science: Summer-blend gasoline costs more. What is summer-blend gas, and why do we use it? First, some background. Gasoline is not a single pure thing like water. It’s a blend of different hydrocarbons derived from crude oil. Refineries adjust the blend and include nonhydrocarbon additives to meet desired specifications for the gas. For example, depending on the “recipe,” they can change the octane rating to produce the different grades of gasoline you see at the pump. Another property of gasoline they can change with the recipe is vapor pressure. Vapor pressure is a measure of how much of a liquid spontaneously evaporates into the air. In a closed container, you could measure how much the vapor rising from a liquid adds to the air pressure. A volatile liquid produces a lot of vapor and has a high vapor pressure. (Examples: rubbing alcohol, nail polish remover.) A liquid that doesn’t evaporate much has a low vapor pressure. (Example: cooking oil.) Intuitively, you know that vapor pressure rises with temperature. Hot liquids
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evaporate faster than cold ones. If the temperature rises enough, a liquid will reach its boiling point—the point at which the vapor pressure is greater than the atmospheric pressure. For gasoline to ignite properly in your car’s engine, the vapor pressure (called Reid vapor pressure or RVP) must not be too low. On the other hand, if the Reid vapor pressure is too high, the gas will evaporate. Evaporated gasoline is a nasty air pollutant. It also costs the consumer money in lost product. Therefore, federal and state laws require refineries to adjust their gasoline blends to keep the RVP below a certain threshold. That regulatory threshold varies with the seasons. In winter, low temperatures naturally reduce the
vapor pressure of all liquids. That means refineries can blend their gasoline with components that have a greater tendency to evaporate. One such component is butane. Butane is volatile, but it’s also cheap and abundant. As long as it’s cold outside, supplementing with butane is an economical way to produce more gasoline as cheaply as possible. At warmer temperatures, winter blend is unacceptably volatile. On a 100-degree day, the butane component would escape into the air. A different blend, one with a lower vapor pressure, is needed to minimize evaporation of the gasoline in summer. Therefore, in early spring, refineries reset their facilities to produce summer-blend gas. Summer blend is less volatile than winter
blend. It’s also a little more expensive, because refineries cannot blend in cheap butane as a supplement. For Sacramento residents, the higher cost at the pump comes with one minor and one major benefit. Summer blend is slightly more energy dense—according to AAA, 1.7 percent more. This translates into slightly better gas mileage for summer travel. But the big reason to switch to summer blend is air quality. From May to October, the Sacramento region is prone to periods of unhealthy smog and elevated ozone levels. In fact, we are in a “severe nonattainment area,” meaning that ozone levels can badly exceed a federal eight-hour standard. Along with Los Angeles, Bakersfield and Fresno, Sacramento is in the top 10 most
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Out of Balance FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS REALIGNMENT
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oliticians frequently tout a balanced transportation system. Such talk often occurs when new taxes are being considered. It may include a variation on the theme—namely, a call for “balanced investments” in transportation. Those notions were certainly floated during the formulation of California’s recently approved legislation to raise gas taxes and vehicle registration fees. You can bet the word “balanced” will come up again when a successor to last November’s defeated Measure B sales tax for transportation in Sacramento County is considered for 2018 or 2020. What is a balanced transportation system? Is having a balanced system a worthy goal? If it is, is a balanced investment of new tax dollars the best way to get to a balanced system? Voters should think about these questions the next time they go to the polls with a chance to make a decision on how tax dollars are spent. State legislators and city officials should think about them all the time. There is no standard definition of a balanced transportation system. Ideally, transportation systems should meet the mobility needs of all citizens, including the young, old, poor and disabled. Transportation should be both efficient and cost effective, getting people where they
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want to go quickly, conveniently and inexpensively. Generally, when people talk about a balanced system, it seems they mean multimodal transportation: a system that gives people a choice on how they get around. For a long time, the main travel modes have been walking, biking, taking public transit or driving. More lately, there’s using a ride-hailing service such as Uber or Lyft, the latest version of private transit. Do we have a balanced transportation system now? Are you kidding? To our detriment, transportation in the United States is incredibly autocentric and auto dependent. Most trips are made by car. In most cars, only the driver’s seat is occupied. Aside from a few
exceptions, cities have spotty transit service that is infrequent, slow and available only at limited times.
Walking and biking get a pittance, far less than their share of trips. In most places, there are significant barriers to walking and biking because of how we design our cities and because of all that automobile traffic. Sprawl, gated communities, big-box stores and single-use zoning
make trip distances too long to walk or bike. Many people are intimidated by the thought of bicycling or walking near fast, heavy traffic or fear having their kids cross a wide, busy street. Is having a balanced transportation system a good idea? About one in nine adults does not have a driver’s license. Further, some people with a license don’t own a car or have stopped driving because of age or disability. Children under 16 can’t drive. All told, about a third of the population needs to get around by some other means than driving themselves. For all those people, other transportation options are essential. In addition, auto dependence has many other consequences. An unbalanced system means high oil consumption, depleting a limited resource. It also means environmental damage and less physical activity, contributing to the obesity and diabetes epidemics and increasing health care costs. A system focused on automobility is costly for governments to build and maintain. Car ownership is expensive for individuals, who get saddled with taxes, depreciation, gas, parking, insurance and repairs. Having a multimodal system is both necessary and desirable. Not everyone drives, and walking, biking and transit are far better for the environment and public health. They cost less, too. Will a balanced investment in transportation result in a balanced transportation system? If you are using a balance scale and one side is heavily weighted, do you put more weight on the side that has already bottomed out? No, you add weight only to the light side. The American transportation system is severely
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transportation funding goes to building new roads and maintaining old roads. Walking and biking get a pittance, far less than their share of trips. The new California transportation tax legislation allocates about 2 percent of the funding to walking and biking, even though walking and biking account for 10 times as many trips. To add insult to literal injury (and death), cyclists and walkers are disproportionately the victims in traffic crashes. We simply havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made safety the top priority in transportation. The priority has been motoristsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; convenience, not the safety of walkers, bicyclists or motorists themselves. We need a transportation system that truly is balanced, equitable, safe, efficient, cost effective and fairly funded. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that now. If we persist in budgeting transportation as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done in the past, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never get there. Walt Seifert is a bicyclist, driver and transportation writer. He can be reached at bikeguy@surewest.net. n
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Gala to Aid Nature Center PARKWAY GEM HOSTS JUNE 10 FUNDRAISER
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ow in its seventh year operating as a nonprofit, Effie Yeaw Nature Center is preparing for its Art Where the Wild Things Are fundraiser with new patronage. As honorary chair, publisher Cecily Hastings of Inside Publications follows such luminaries as Marcy Friedman, Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Russ Solomon and Greg Kondos. Administered by the American River Natural History Association, the facility and its preserve welcome more than 90,000 visitors per year. “The center has a special history in this community,” notes Betty Cooper, executive director of Effie Yeaw. “Caring supporters keep us open and available for future generations.” Some of the money raised on June 10 will provide free nature enrichment programs for local schools. Sacramento Fine Arts Center is a vital gala partner. An art show that supports the fundraiser offers work from throughout Sacramento. The jurists are artists William Ishmael
and Merle Axelrad, as well as Paulette Trainor, a representative of Verge Center for the Arts.
Celebrity artists contributing this year include Jian Wang, David Peterson, Gregory Kondos, Maria Winkler and Terry Pappas.
Celebrity artists contributing this year include Jian Wang, David Peterson, Gregory Kondos, Maria Winkler and Terry Pappas. The celebrated landscapist Earl Boley will be remembered with several American River canvases donated by his widow, Susan Leith. Eric Johnson of KLM Auctions will wield the auction gavel and KCRA’s Edie Lambert will emcee.
Artist Jian Wang, above, holds a painting he donated for the gala. A painting by the late Earl Boley of the American River is shown on the left. Silent auctions will offer other award-winning work. From May 16, these can be viewed in a special Art Where the Wild Things Are exhibition at Fine Arts Center on Gibbons Drive in Carmichael. For the first time, this year’s selections will include photographic entries. A sunset supper and beverages are part of the $90 ticket. Art Where The Wild Things Are runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Nature Center in Ancil Hoffman Park. Valet parking is free. Table sponsors are welcome. For information on the event, visit sacnaturecenter.net. To learn more about the Sacramento Fine Arts exhibition, visit sacfinearts.org. n
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The ‘Better Offer’ Years THEY’LL HANG OUT WITH YOU IF THERE’S NOTHING ELSE TO DO
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arenting experts often refer to a child’s developmental stages by clever names such as the no-no years, the terrible twos, the knowit-all stage, the tween years and the hormones-in-Nikes years. I’ve got another one to add: the Better Offer Years. This is the stage when you and your teenagers have settled into a nice relationship. They’ve stepped up in maturity and responsibility. There’s not as much nagging and yelling. You have intelligent and entertaining conversations together. And the biggie: They’re not embarrassed to be seen with you. They think it’s awesome that their friends think you’re kinda cool. Seems great, right? Something to look forward to, even. But here’s the thing about the Better Offer Years: Your kids are happy to spend time with you—if they don’t have a better offer. And they almost always have a better offer when they have a car, money to take off on their own and friends to do it with. I’m going to admit it: It stings a little. That’s because you’ll be cruising along, settling into this wonderful feeling that your kids are maturing into people who enjoy spending time with you. You’re delightfully surprised when you invite them to
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go to lunch, or get your toes done together, or see a movie, and they say yes. It starts to happen more frequently, and you dare to think it isn’t an anomaly—your teenagers might actually think you’re pretty great! So you start making plans that would normally include one of your friends, but since you’ve been having such a nice time together, you decide to invite one of your kids instead. You get excited thinking about the two of you together. You imagine the fun you’ll have, the great conversation, the relationship you’re cementing. Then you get a response that’s a cold bucket of water on your sizzling excitement: “Ummm, OK, but let me just check to see what Jack’s up to.”
Translation: I guess I’ll hang out with my mom if I don’t have a better offer. That’s when you realize you hung out together all those times because their friends were busy. It’s still a lopsided relationship. You want to play with them way more than they want to play with you. You’re forced to admit that they’re just not that into you. But you loved those times when they didn’t have a better offer. And you think they did, too (ignoring the fact that it’s probably because you usually pay for everything). So instead of letting the sting of disappointment keep you from putting yourself out there again for fear of being hurt, you keep asking if they want to do stuff together. Because you look forward
to the times that you are the better offer, you don’t take it personally that your children’s friends, freedom and independence are everything to them. Sure, you’re growing closer to the Friendship Years, when both of you will look forward to doing things together. Don’t be fooled: You’re not there yet. But during the Better Offer Years, it sure is nice to have a day when they can’t say no to you. We’re going to have so much fun on Mother’s Day! Kelli Wheeler is an author, family columnist and freelance writer. For weekly Momservations or to contact her, go to Momservations.com. n
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Meant To Be A TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY HOME GETS MODERN UPDATES
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ometimes things happen right on schedule. In 2012, Laney and Cori Preheim were renting a house on Land Park Drive when a home down the street went up for sale. Laney was pregnant with the couple’s first child, and the couple questioned whether they could afford the property. Rather than be disappointed, they chose not to look at the house. But on Laney’s due date, they decided to take a peek. The 2,000-square-foot home’s nice layout, big front porch, ample lot and plenty of large windows all
contributed to the couple’s decision to make an offer. “The minute we walked in, we knew it was the right house,” Laney says. But they were unsuccessful; another offer had been accepted. Seven days past Laney’s due date, their daughter was born. Three days later, the real estate agent called. The first offer had fallen through. Did they want the house? This time they scored. The house has an unusual history. Originally built in Elk Grove in
1911, it was later moved to Land Park Drive, where it was one of the first homes in the area. Many of its original features remain, including the glass lights between the living and dining rooms, a wood-burning fireplace, wainscoting, coved ceilings and an oversized front door with beveled glass. But the house needed refreshing. “Older homes always have ‘a list,’ one that seems to never end,” Laney says. “If we wanted a turnkey, no-project house, we wouldn’t have chosen this one.”
ORIGINALLY BUILT IN ELK GROVE IN 1911, IT WAS LATER MOVED TO LAND PARK DRIVE.
Remodeling took place in stages. The living room and dining room received cosmetic upgrades, including paint. A new marble hearth and glassfronted doors on shelves spiffed up the living room. The wood floors were refinished and both bathrooms were redone. Last year, the couple remodeled the kitchen with help from Curtis Popp and Dustin Littrell, owners of Popp Littrell Architecture + Interiors. “They guided us every step of the way: obtaining permits, selecting finishes and helping us pick a general contractor,” says Laney. “This was our biggest project and the most money we were going to spend, so we really wanted to do it right.” The rehabbed kitchen gets high marks for style and familyfriendliness. White marble tops the counters. Mike Ward of River Park built the stunning custom cabinets. White cabinet panels camouflage the refrigerator and two freezers. “The white has been a game changer,” says Laney. “It makes everything feel clean and open.”
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THINK ABOUT INCORPORATING NEW MATERIALS WHILE STILL RETAINING THE HISTORIC FEEL OF THE HOME.
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A comfy corner window seat provides a spot for socializing during meal preparation. Transom windows above the farmhouse sink drench the room in sunlight. The light bounces off glazed backsplash tiles by Heath Ceramics of Sausalito. Previously, the only eating space in the kitchen was a small, dropped-ceiling area with an inconvenient booth. Now, it’s a spacious pantry with whimsical birdand-butterfly-patterned wallpaper. Though Laney chose a sophisticated neutral palette throughout the home, the wallpaper provides a pop of color that Cori appreciates. “Cori laughs at me, saying, ‘Why can’t we have some color in here?”’ Laney explains. “But I think it is very relaxing.”
Off the kitchen, a once-drafty laundry room was transformed into a bright, sunny laundry room with another delightful window seat. A new deck off the back door allows easy access to the backyard. The covered sand box lets kids play outside all year, while the outdoor shower refreshes on hot summer days. Neither cavelike nor drab, the reclaimed basement is well lit, useful and snug. A coat of epoxy brightens the floor. The couple painted the ceiling and added a wine rack. By repurposing an old door from upstairs and adding a wall, they created a utility closet for the new tankless water heater and HVAC. Reusing two of the original single-paned windows from the house, they built a custom
bookcase. Recycled kitchen drawers from the original cabinets evolved into a nifty cabinet for odds and ends. Two original windows were reworked so natural light illuminates the room. A tidy desk completes the scene. “I can come down here, close the door and work a bit,” Laney says. She advises hiring a general contractor or designer with an appreciation for the older components of a house. Also, think about incorporating new materials while retaining the historic feel of the home. “If you look around here, it’s definitely modern,” she says. “But it’s an older home, and that’s why we bought the house.” Laney notes it’s tempting to “open up” a house and take down multiple
walls. The couple took a different route, choosing light paint colors, lots of white woodwork, glass pocket doors in the kitchen and French doors between the dining room and the kitchen to let light travel through the house. “We found ways to keep it open feeling but still traditional. We love our home, and the minute I come in I feel good,” she says. “That’s what’s most important. You want to feel good in your own home, and we definitely feel good here.” If you know of a home you think should be featured in Inside Publications, contact Julie Foster at foster.julie91@yahoo.com. n
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Art Preview
JAYJAY presents the work of Mary Warner and Kris Lyons through May 27. Shown right: Mary Warner’s “Through the Trees,” an oil on linen. 5524 Elvas Ave.; jayjayart.com
GALLERY ART SHOWS IN MAY Sparrow Gallery presents mixed-media photography by Dianne Poinski through June 2. Shown left: “Iridescence.” 2418 K St.; sparrowgallerysacramento.com
B. Sakato Garo presents the work of Robert Brady through June 3. Shown left: “Return #2.” 923 20th St.; bsakatagaro.com
Through May, Tim Collom Gallery will exhibit the ceramic work of Cindy Wilson. Shown above: “Canoe Girl.” 915 20th St.; timcollomgallery.com
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Northern California Arts presents a juried membership show called Artistic Journey through May 14 at Sacramento Fine Arts Center. Shown above: 2017 Best of Show “Song of the Woods” by Daphne Stammer. 5330 Gibbons Drive; sacfinearts.org/nca
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TOTAL MONTHLY CIRCULATION
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37,000
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Taking a Mulligan THIS ARTIST IS INSPIRED BY LOCAL LANDSCAPES
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imothy Mulligan has worked in printmaking, watercolor, pastels and pencil, but painting is where his artistic ardor truly lies. Read on to meet the man behind the canvas. How did you first become interested in making art? In eighth grade at St. Robert Catholic School in Hollywood Park, we were fortunate to have an art teacher named Henrietta Doglietto come to our class once a week. She opened my eyes to art and helped me realize that it came naturally to me. Venturing outdoors to the fields at our school, she taught us about gesture drawing, contour drawing, pen and ink and painting with watercolors. As a tall, geeky and invisible eighth-grader, I was amazed that art was something I could do really well. Being an artist has become a part of my identity and something of which I’ve always been proud. How would you describe your style? I paint using bold strokes in an expressive style inspired by the Bay Area Figurative Movement. I also alter the texture of the paint and use hyper-colorful effects. My compositions are of real subjects and locations that are oftentimes built
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Landscapes, waterscapes and cityscapes are artist Timothy Mulligan's favorite subjects. upon linear, minimized and reimagined forms. What other artists have influenced your style? I love Paul Cezanne’s radical approach to how he perceived his subjects; Vincent van Gogh’s ability to capture his emotions with color; Henri Matisse’s brilliant use of lines, patterns and color; Richard Diebenkorn’s ability to merge the abstract expressionist style with figurative painting; Wayne Thiebaud’s masterful use of thick, colorful paint, light and shadows and his control of the composition; Gregory Kondos’
ability to create strong compositions using intuitive colors and to re-create forms that challenge our perception of the real world; and Latvian artist and playwright Raimonds Staprans’ dramatic and colorful compositions that isolate and intensify his subjects with basic planes of dynamic color. What inspires you? Landscapes, waterscapes and cityscapes are my favorite subjects to paint. I like to peel back the skin of what I see—land, rocks, water and sky—to expose a raw and reimagined world of heightened colors and simplified shapes and textures.
As a kid growing up in the Hollywood Park area, I loved spending time and playing sports at William Land Park. Over the years, the beauty of the park has been the inspiration for several of my paintings. When I was homeschooling my own kids, I loved teaching them by the ponds. My main goal was to make learning fun and interesting for them every day, and art was a valuable part of that education. Not only did we carve sculptures, illustrate books and paint, but I also used art as a tool to teach them many different subjects— whether to visualize math concepts, To page 68
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From page 66 understand scientific principles or learn history by drawing the events and using symbolism. What other mediums have you worked in? I enjoyed learning about the different printmaking processes in college. I liked the idea that you could make multiple prints from a single plate, block or stone. At this same time, I was also working on watercolors, pastels and a series of large pencil drawings based on my dreams. I exhibited these earlier works in group shows at the Crocker Art Museum, The Haggin Museum, the California State Fair and at several local art galleries. However, for the last six years, my focus has been completely on painting. What projects are you working on? I’m preparing for a solo exhibition in June at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. I’m building custom frames for all of the paintings in the show.
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I’ve also been working on features for five different art magazines: American Art Collector, The Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine and International Artist Magazine. Last year, the city of Sacramento purchased two of my paintings to display in the lobby of the County Board of Supervisors building, and one of my paintings was recently acquired for Sac City’s permanent art collection. What do you find the most challenging and the most enjoyable about creating art? I find it challenging to see a subject in a new way and to find ways to express my ideas and feelings about it. It’s also hard to decide when to stop painting—identifying when a painting has been brought to completion. But there’s nothing more exciting than the feeling of accomplishment and excitement when I finish a new painting—getting a painting to feel right and stay interesting, even when looking at it again and again. I also love discovering something special
through “happy accidents” during the painting process and traveling to art exhibits all over California with my wife, Irma, to meet other artists and collectors.
To see Tim Mulligan’s portfolio, go to timothymulliganfineart.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n
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Vox Musica Sunday, May 21, at 5 p.m. Beatnik Studios, 723 S St. voxmusica.net All-female vocal ensemble Vox Musica closes its season with a combination of bluegrass songs and folk melodies from Appalachia, including music from The Wailin’ Jennys, Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss, accompanied by the Davisbased bluegrass ensemble The Narrow Gauge String Band. Local breweries will serve craft beers before the concert.
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“Snap Shots II” The Sacramento Ballet Through May 14 E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts, 2420 N St. sacballet.org “Snap Shots II” delves into the archives of co-artistic director Ron Cunningham’s storehouse of masterful choreography, with sketches from “The Great Gatsby,” “Romeo and Juliet” and “The Donner Party.”
Jewish Heritage Festival Celebrating Israel The Jewish Federation Sunday, May 7, from 1–5 p.m. Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St. jewishsac.org Come party with The Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region at this annual festival celebrating Israel. This family-friendly event will include food, crafts and more.
Sacramento Ballet is presenting Snap Shots II through May 14. Photo courtesy of Keith Sutter.
“Songs I’ll Never Get To Sing” Jessica Laskey and Friends Friday, May 26, and Saturday, May 27, at 7 p.m. William J. Geery Theater, 2130 L St. theatergalatea.com Yours truly (Jessica Laskey) will perform a cabaret of Broadway classics with a twist with fellow singers Jennifer Kirkham Smith, Natalie Jones, Analise Langford, Orlana Van Zandt and Jessica Futrell accompanied by Sam Schieber. The show will feature songs from musicals “The Producers,” “The Book of Mormon,” “Man of La Mancha,” “My Fair Lady” and more in ways you’ve never heard them sung before.
Have Choral, Will Travel “European Masterworks” Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra Saturday, May 6 at 8 p.m. Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street 808-5181, sacramentochoral.com Get a sneak peek of the programming set for the SCSO’s June 2017 international tour to Latvia, Estonia and Finland at this musical preview concert featuring Mendelssohn’s “Psalm 42,” Rossini’s “Stabat Mater,” solos by singers Marina Harris, Layna Chianakas, Kirk Dougherty, Chester Pidduck, Malcolm McKenzie and Shawn Spiess and a guest appeareance by the Sacramento State University Chorus.
Concert Celebrating Women Reconciliation Singers Voices of Peace Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1701 L St. rsvpchoir.org The RSVP vocal ensemble will present a concert featuring female composers and arrangers in a variety of musical styles (jazz, gospel and classical) to benefit Saint John’s Program for Real Change. Saxophonist Keith Bohm will perform at Crocker Art Museum.
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Sunday Dinner for Two Every Sunday evening Hawks Public House, 1525 Alhambra Blvd. hawkspublichouse.com Get your week started right with good food and a bottle of wine. Hawks Public House now offers Sunday Dinner for Two, a special fixed-price menu by chef Dane Blom (formerly of Grange): Caesar salad, garlic bread and chef’s choice pasta for $45.
“How Do I Love Thee?” Sacramento Master Singers Saturday, May 20, 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 21, at 3 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 2100 J St. mastersingers.org Sacramento Master Singers present a concert that explores the highs and lows of romantic love. The program will include compositions by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Eric Nelson and David Bednall, texts by William Shakespeare and Elizabeth Barrett Browning and tunes like “Go, Lovely Rose” by Z. Randall Stroope.
“Gears” Thursday, May 11, from 6–10 p.m. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. crockerart.org Celebrate Bike Month in Steampunk style at this ArtMix event featuring a new installation by Pedal Theory and retro-futuristic inventions, workshops and fashions presented by Sacramento Steampunk Society and The League of Proper Villains. Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates will provide free bike valet service. Must be 21 or over to attend.
Celebrate Bike Month at Crocker Art Museum. Photo courtesy of George Young, Crocker Art Museum.
“Field Notes” UC Davis Art Studio MFA Program May 5–25 Beatnik Studios, 723 S St. beatnik-studios.com Beatnik Studios presents eight artists currently enrolled in the Art Studio MFA program at UC Davis, a two-year studio program. The featured artists from the class of 2018 include Noah Greene, Emily Clark-Kramer, Doug Loree, Joy Miller, Jodi Connelly, Ryan Meyer, Tavarus Blackmonster and Darcy Padilla working in painting, sculpture, photography and video. The opening reception takes place May 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. A student-hosted event will be held Wednesday, May 24, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy Sunday Dinner for Two at Hawks Public House, a special fixed-price menu. Photo courtesy of Esra Okar.
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The RSVP vocal ensemble presents a concert to benefit Saint John’s Program for Real Change.
Big Day of Giving Thursday, May 4 Midnight–11:59 p.m. bigdayofgiving.org Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour online giving challenge that helps raise funds for local nonprofits. The event has raised more than $16 million for local nonprofits from more than 36,000 donors since it began. Mark your calendar to join the charitable challenge. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n
Sacramento Master Singers will perform two concerts at First United Methodist Church this month.
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Amaro Does Italian Right NEW R STREET RESTAURANT DESERVES A ‘BRAVO!’
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am sometimes surprised at how few Italian restaurants there are in the Sacramento region. Sure, we have our share of pizza places— Masullo, Hot Italian, Pizza Rock and OneSpeed come to mind—that transcend the pizza-parlor genre and creep into the remarkable-dining category. And we have some classic Chianti-and-two-pounds-of-pasta places like Espanol and Serritella’s. What we lack are restaurants that combine Sacramento’s farm-to-fork ethos with exquisite Italian cooking. Excluding a few prominent chains, the only name that comes to mind is
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Biba. But now we have a new entry to add to the list: Amaro Italian Bistro & Bar.
When it comes to the menu, the dishes put out at Amaro are absolutely lovely. The latest enterprise from the team behind Shady Lady Saloon, B-Side, Field House American Sports Pub and Sail Inn, Amaro combines modern design with classic Italian cuisine. Perched in the middle of the bustling R Street Corridor, the space carves out a lovely corner next to WAL Public Market and across 11th Street
from a shuttered building that has “potential” written all over it. Compared to the nouveau-hip industrial exterior, the interior is a bit tongue-in-cheek. A simple smattering of tables and a large, open kitchen take up the ground floor, while above the diners’ heads are gorgeous reproduction Renaissance portraits and a library of leather-bound Italian classics, all so fraudulent as to be a sardonic comment in itself. The only thing that doesn’t fit the slick atmosphere is the music—1980s pop tunes and reggae numbers—piped through the sound system. The food at Amaro is absolutely lovely. The scratch cooking, housemade pastas, freshly baked breads and high-quality desserts speak to a kitchen that is staffed by mature hands and talented veterans. The word “maturity” came to mind more than once while I was eating at Amaro. A less experienced
group of restaurant owners and a less confident kitchen staff may have tried to reinvent the Italian classics. They would have been miles too clever. Instead, the group seems to have centered the culinary enterprise on quality: quality ingredients, quality staff, quality recipes.
The result is a dense, oversized, luscious square of decadence. Take, for example, the Caesar salad. Amaro’s version is simple and beautiful, made with polenta croutons and some of the best anchovy fillets I’ve ever enjoyed. Those fillets aren’t a big thing, but they let the diner
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or creative. He might have tried to emulate Biba’s lasagna, which is still the finest plate of food a diner can eat within a 100-mile radius of Sacramento. Instead, the kitchen turns out a traditional, nonnastyle piece of lasagna, made with Bolognese, béchamel, fontina and locally sourced ricotta from Orland Farmstead Creamery, all heartily packed between layers of house-made pasta. The result is a dense, oversized, luscious square of decadence. It’s no more sophisticated than Mom’s potluck lasagna—it’s simply made with more care.
The sweets on Amaro’s menu are something to behold. Another standout dish is orecchiette con salsiccia, the classic combo of ear-shaped pasta, sausage, rapini, garlic and chili that attracts my eye on every Italian menu. Amaro’s version is on point and balanced to perfection. Also worth ordering are the melt-in-your-
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mouth gnocchi in brown butter, the mushroom pizza and the focaccia. Seriously, the focaccia! No matter the savory temptations, save room for dessert. Amaro’s sweets are something to behold. The panna cotta, made with candied kumquats and citrus curd, is silky and decadent. Similarly, the tiramisu is the classic dessert brought to its most indulgent. And the house-made cannoli is a perfect expression of the genre: crispy, candied and sweet. Hopefully, Amaro and its inevitable success will shine a light on a trend that I can get behind: traditional recipes prepared traditionally without any skimping on prep time, ingredients or care. The vibe may be hip, but the food on the plate shows maturity and precision. I’ll take that combination any time. Amaro Italian Bistro & Bar is at 1100 R St.; 399-4145; amarobistrobar. com. Greg Sabin can be reached at gregsabin@hotmail.com. n
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5644 J St. 451-4000 L D Wine/Beer $ Fresh Greek cuisine in a chic, casual setting, counter service
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Cabana Winery & Bistro 5610 Elvas 476-5492 LD $$ Wine tasting and paired entrees. Sunday Brunch 10 - 2. â&#x20AC;˘ cabanawine.com
Clubhouse 56 723 56th. St. 454-5656 BLD Full Bar $$ American. HD sports, kid's menu, breakfast weekends, Late night dining
OBO Italian 3145 Folsom Blvd. L D Full Bar $$ The rustic, seasonal, and nourishing ďŹ&#x201A;avors of Italy. Counter service and patio â&#x20AC;˘ oboitalian. com
EspaĂąol 5723 Folsom Blvd. 457-3679 L D Full Bar $-$$ Classic Italian cuisine served in a traditional family-style atmosphere
5530 H St. 452-8226 B L $ Wine/Beer Southwestern fare in a casual diner setting
Roxie Deli & Barbeque 3340 C St. 443-5402 B L D $ Deli sandwiches, salads & BBQ made fresh. Large selection of craft Beer â&#x20AC;˘ roxiedeli.com
Sellandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Cafe 5340 H St. 736-3333 B L D $$ Wine/Beer High quality handcrafted food to eat in or take out, bakery, wine bar â&#x20AC;˘ sellands.com n
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May: Farm-to-Fork
WHAT’S FRESH THIS MONTH AT OUR LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS
FAVA BEANS
ARUGULA
ENGLISH PEAS
A member of the pea family, these beans have a nutty taste and buttery texture. Look for sturdy green pods with velvety fuzz. They need to be shelled and peeled before eating. Favas are high in protein and dietary fiber. Eat it: Steam them until tender and serve with olive oil, salt and lemon.
This edible annual plant, sometimes known as rocket, belongs to the same family as mustard greens and kale. Its peppery green leaves are green in salads. Arugula is a rich source of certain phytochemicals as well as vitamin A. Eat it: Tossed with extra-virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice and topped with shaved Parmesan.
Also known as shell peas or garden peas, these sweet legumes enjoy a short season in late spring and early summer. Their pods aren’t edible, so shell them immediately before cooking. High in protein, they’re also low in fat. To eat: Boil them briefly until crisp-tender, then add to a pasta salad
GREEN GARLIC
ASPARAGUS
ENDIVE
This perennial is one of the first plants of spring. Its tender young shoots are delicious when steamed, roasted or grilled. Nutrient dense, it’s rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium and iron. Eat it: Toss the spears in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then roast outdoors on a hot grill until charred.
Sown in spring, chicory seeds produce a root that’s harvested and placed in a dark, humid “forcing room.” The result: endive, the second growth of a chicory root. Crisp, with a sweet, nutty flavor, it’s a good source of potassium. To eat: Separate the leaves and top each one with a spoonful of chicken salad or edamame with miso dressing.
Also known as spring garlic or baby garlic, this young plant is a highlight of the spring farmers market. It looks like an overgrown scallion and has a mild yet garlicky flavor. Plants in the garlic family are known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Eat it: Use it raw in a salad or cooked in a frittata.
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