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Immigration interference California attorney general, lawmaker want to come between a sheriff and his juicy detention contract

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Preparing for an influx of incarcerated immiPresident Donald Trump’s supercharged grants, Becerra said at a joint press conference deportation force looks like it may extend a last Friday with Lara that his Department of contract between ICE and the Sacramento Justice would take a hard look at detention condiCounty Sheriff’s Department, while providing a tions at both private and contract facilities, like boon to the latter agency’s bottom line.

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Since 2013, U.S. Immigration and Customs “We need a clear understanding of the condiEnforcement, or ICE, has sublet space at the Rio tions of detention facilities housing civil immigraCosumnes Correctional Center in Elk Grove to tion detainees,” Becerra said at the conference. incarcerate immigrants who are suspected of The federal Office of Detention Oversight being in the country illegally. The contract kicks already conducts compliance inspections at immian average of $6 million in annual revenue to the grant detention facilities, but they happen irreguSheriff’s Department, which operates the jail. larly. Back in January 2015, ODO inspectors According to Sacramento County budget tagged the Elk Grove jail for 49 deficiencies, documents, the Sheriff’s Department and its which briefly led to the suspension of Correctional Health Services unit are the detention contract between ICE expecting nearly $5.6 million in addiand the Sheriff’s Department. tional revenue this coming fiscal A larger The south state senator and year, thanks to the department’s surge in attorney general also indicated contracts with ICE and the U.S. immigrant the state budget would block Marshals Service.

ICE and local jails from entering A sheriff’s spokesman detention may still into new or expanded detention declined to say how much of that be on its way. contracts. How that would affect extra money was due solely from the longstanding arrangement ICE locking up more immigrants in between ICE and the Sacramento the Elk Grove jail. The spokesman did County Sheriff’s Department, whose say that, as of June 20, the jail was holding 130 male immigrants for deportation proceed- detention contract is set to expire in 2018, is unclear. Sheriff Jones was unavailable for ings. RCCC’s average detainee population is 119, comment, and a sheriff’s spokesman declined to according to a federal inspection report. answer the question.

A larger surge in immigrant detention may While Gov. Jerry Brown has yet to sign the still be on its way, however. budget lawmakers sent him, an ICE official said During Trump’s first 100 days in office, ICE its proposed restrictions would be misguided. increased its arrests of people suspected of being “Placing limitations on ICE’s detention in the country illegally by nearly 40 percent options here in California won’t prevent the compared to the same time last year. agency from detaining immigration violators,” ICE agents apprehended 11,000 fewer people said the official, who spoke on background. the year before, when the Obama administration “It will simply mean ICE will have to transfer was pressing the agency to prioritize the removal individuals encountered in California to detenof undocumented immigrants with serious criminal convictions. While those standards never tion facilities outside the state, at a greater distance from their family, friends, and legal fully took hold, Trump has completely erased representatives.” them from existence.

That’s a false argument for Joan Lacktis, Under the president’s executive orders, all of the volunteer-run Faithful Friend-Amigos unauthorized immigrants are targets for removal, Fieles, which coordinates visits with incarcerated including undocumented parents of children born noncitizens. in the United States.

“Their friends and families are not from After Texas, California boasts the largest population of detained noncitizens, according to a around here,” Lacktis said. “I just think the whole county jail system is not the right place to house release from Sen. Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens. these people.” Ω California Attorney General Xavier Becerra made it clear last week that he’s eager to do what sanctuary-friendly politicians in Sacramento have An extended version of this story is available at www.newsreview been unwilling to do—get between the sheriff .com/sacramento. and his money.

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Sacramento isn’t necessarily known as a sandwich town, but maybe it should be

by Janelle Bitker

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Look around. Find me an American cuisine-leaning restaurant menu that doesn’t have a sandwich on it. Even Sacramento’s most celebrated fine dining restaurants like the Firehouse Restaurant, Mulvaney’s B&L and Ella Dining Room & Bar serve sandos in the afternoons.

Despite rising rents and an influx of trendy restaurant concepts, Sacramento is still, at its core, a working-class city. And there are few food categories as financially and ergonomically friendly as the humble sandwich: an entire meal that you can eat with your hands, usually for less than $10. Without even thinking, you’ve got your protein, carbs and just enough veg to make yourself believe you’re achieving that balanced diet.

Sandwiches don’t discriminate, either. If you’re Democrat or Republican, vegan or gluten-free, there’s still a sandwich for you in Sacramento. And that’s a beautiful thing.

The region’s amazing diversity is proudly on display via sandwiches. We’ve got enough banh mi and tortas to start serious debates, as well as brilliant examples from Italy, France and even Hong Kong. (Holler at those deepfried peanut butter sandos known as Hong Kong-style French toast!)

We’ve got your all-American barbecue, your nostalgic grilled cheeses, your all-about-the-meat carved goodness.

Transplants from the East Coast are fawning all over our tri-tip, with good reason. And we’ve got spots fulfilling everyone’s fuzzy vision of a California sandwich with that avocado-sprouts-cream cheese trifecta.

But it’s time for Sacramento to push the sandwich envelope, to move beyond the classic and established combinations. We’ve seen countless Sacramento chefs offer their take on banh mi at one point or another. Now, let’s see some truly original sandwiches.

I do want to give props to Sacramento’s doughnut purveyors for pioneering the now ubiquitous doughnut-ice cream sandwich. Sacramento was one of the first cities in the country to have the treat, and we should all be proud.

With the city’s restaurants getting more and more ambitious, though, the sandwiches ought to follow suit.

Do we really need another turkey club? Fried chicken sandwiches are amazing, but can we try a new flavor profile? And we get it, pastrami is hot right now.

To be clear: I’m not asking for an avalanche of gimmicky sandwiches without substance. I’m not calling on restaurant chefs to go all food truck mania on us. I do not dream of two more slices of bread attempting to contain mac ‘n’ cheese.

I want to see more sandwiches on biscuits—and not just at brunch. I want to see more kimchi, gochujang and Korean marinades gracing my bread. I want to see Japanese chicken katsu curry in sandwich form. I want to see crispy fries in my sandwiches, not just next to them.

More Dutch Crunch. Chimichurri. Romesco. Romanesco.

In other words, let’s have some fun. OK? Ω

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There are almost as many cheeses as there are grains of sand on the beach. Listen to your heart for what kind you want. More important, melted or not melted?

For an on-the-go sandwich, I would not recommend melted cheese, but if you have the time to sit and savor a sandwich, melt it down! Meltyness is next to godliness. Ω

A toothpick retains the structural integrity of the sandwich. I prefer miniature umbrella toothpicks, which give my sandwich more protection from the rain, but as long as it holds the sandwich together, any is acceptable.

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Having the right bread is like giving your sandwich a hug.

You want the bread— and hug—to be firm, yet gentle.

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Pickles are technically a vegetable, but so high in sodium and lacking in nutrients that it negates any health benefits. They must be crunchy and not allowed to seep into the bread. “Soggy bread walks with the devil.”— sandwich proverb

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Capers are hyperpickles formed capers by traveling through an event horizon. They transcend pickleness. Hold on, I’m being told they are not actually pickles and pickleness is not a real word (notes in diary).

In all seriousness, capers are the flower bud from a plant called a Flinders rose.

A highly contentious topic.

Bacon is high in protein—4 grams a slice—but very high in sodium and fat. Still, many people love it so much. When you put bacon on a sandwich, the bacon flavor can sometimes overwhelm the sandwich rather than complement it.

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Lean chicken or fish are the most healthful meats for your sandwich. Chicken breast has a protein-to-fat ratio of 1 gram of protein per 4.5 calories. Tuna, cod and salmon are 1 gram of protein to 4.2 calories. Problem is, the unhealthier the meat, the more delicious it tastes—like bacon.

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We are literally surrounded by tomato fields. According to the millennial I purchase my produce from, the illest tomatoes are heirloom. (I had no idea.)

Purchase tomatoes from your local farmers market or hijack a tomato truck.

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A sandwich must not have condiments logical condiment fallacies: If oil, then vinegar. If salt, then pepper.

If mustard, then mayonnaise.

Aioli is the European standard of condiments and can be applied alone.

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People have told lettuce me lettuce is healthful. Eat at your own discretion.

Make sure it is fresh and full of that sweet, sweet chlorophyll.

Rule of thumb: The darker green your lettuce, the healthier it is for you.

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For the First time ever, explore the remarkable story oF how the legendary nevada gathering known as burning man evolved through collaborative ritual From humble countercultural roots on san Francisco's baker beach into the world-Famous desert convergence it is today. neverbeFore-seen photographs, artiFacts, journals, sketches, and notebooks reveal how this temporary experimental desert city came to be and how it continues to evolve.

CITY OF DUST: THE EVOLUTION OF BURNING MAN JuLy 1, 2017 – JAnuARy 7, 2018 This exhibition is organized by the nevada Museum of Art. Many of the items included are drawn from the archive collections of the Center for Art + Environment at the nevada Museum of Art. City of Dust will travel to the Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum in spring 2018.

THIS EXHIBITION WAS REALIZED THANKS TO GENEROUS GIFTS:

LEAD GIFT

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MAjOR GIFT

Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority

SUPPORTING GIFTS

Maureen Mullarkey and Steve Miller;

Nevada State Bank; Eleanor and Robert Preger; Volunteers in Art of the Nevada Museum of Art ADDITIONAL GIFTS MEDIA GIFTS

City of Reno; Jan and David Hardie

KUNR, Reno News & Review

COVER Stewart Harvey, Figures with Dusty Man, 2001, Digital print. Courtesy of Stewart Harvey. ↖ Photograph by Dusty Mikel of The Man under construction, 2000. Collection of Nevada Museum of Art, Center for Art + Environment Archive Collections. Gift of Dusty Mikel. ← Aerial photograph of Black Rock City taken by an unknown photographer, 1996.

Collection of Nevada Museum of Art, Center for Art + Environment Archive Collections.

Gift of Michael Mikel. ↑ Banner designed by Kevin Evans, 1991. Collection of Nevada Museum of Art, Center for Art + Environment Archive Collections. Gift of Michael Mikel.

opening events First thursday Burning Man CeleBration Thursday, July 6 | 5 – 7 pm Join us for the opening celebration of City of Dust at First Thursday. Preview your playa persona, enjoy live music by Dingo Weasel, and view the nautilus Submarine art car. $10 / FREE for Members

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MeMBers’ PreMiere City of Dust and Art + Environment Season Exhibitions Thursday, October 19 | 5 – 9 pm Join the nevada Museum of Art for the Members’ Premiere of the exhibitions featured for the Art + Environment season, including City of Dust. Curators and artists are available for informal conversation as well as special roving and interactive surprises featuring the creative citizenry of Black Rock City.

Performance by The Special 2, a throwback 1980s rap group featuring umar Rashid (Frohawk Two Feathers) and Micah James.

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→ Photographed by Stewart Harvey of the first Burning Man held in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, 1990

talks $12/ $8 Members

Will roger Peterson

harrod Blank in ConVersation

Building the City of Dust: Civic Design

With Philo northruP

and the Department of Public Works

Wild Wheels: Capturing and

Thursday, July 13 | 6 pm

Celebrating the ArtCar

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Thursday, August 24 | 6 pm

Art on the Playa and Beyond: Community,

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Christine Participation, “LadyBee� andKristen Interactivity

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The Jewelry of Burning Saturday, July 22 | 2Man pm

Archaeology and Ethnography

Friday, August 4 | noon

of Black Rock City

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Thursday, September 14 | 6 pm

Kerry Rohrmeier Zone Trip #4: Tales of the San Francisco Black Rock CitySociety Fieldwork: The Urban Geography of Creative Spaces Cacophony Marian goodell Friday, September 2917 | noon Thursday, August | 6 pm

The Films, Shorts, and Documentaries of Burning Man

Christopher Breedlove leo Villareal

Saturday, September 16 | 1 pm

Burners Without Borders: Community Leadership and Meaningful Change Immersive Illumination: Friday, November 3 | noon From Burning Man to Bay Lights Sunday, August 20 | 4 pm

Tony Coyote Stories, Ceremony and Rituals from The Playa Date: Friday, December 8 | noon

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larry harVey in ConVersation

Meghan rutigliano

Christine “ladyBee” kristen

With daVid Walker

The Worldwide Growth of the

The Jewelry of Burning Man

Spontaneous Self-Expression:

Burning Man Network

Friday, August 4 | noon

Reflections on the Growth of Burning Man

Thursday, november 30 | 6 pm

kerry rohrMeier

Thursday, October 12 | 6 pm

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Black Rock City Fieldwork:

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Behind the Scenes:

The Urban Geography of Creative Spaces

The Temple: Building Sacred Spaces

The Psychology of Burning Man

Friday, September 29 | noon

Thursday, October 26 | 6 pm

Saturday, December 2 | 2 pm

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Burners Without Borders: Community

The Spirit of Coyote Goes to Burning Man

The Radical Self (Ir)Reverence of

Leadership and Meaningful Change

Saturday, november 18 | 2 pm

Performance Art at Burning Man

Friday, november 3 | noon

ChristoPher BreedloVe

Saturday, December 16 | 6 pm

tony Coyote Stories, Ceremony, and Rituals from The Play Friday, December 8 | noon

David Best’s drawing for the Temple of Stars (detail), 2004 Loan courtesy of the artist