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February 7, 2019 | Vol. 30, Issue 43

Check out the Crocker Art Museum’s new exhibit on international street photography.

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Wise words from Melinda Welsh

by Foon Rhee

I’ve only been in this job for two months, so of course I accepted a coffee invite from Melinda Welsh, SN&R’s founding editor. I wanted her advice and knowledge from her 20 years at the helm as I try to build on her legacy.

But honestly, I was just as interested in her wisdom on living well. After all, not many of us get to publish their own farewell—but then outlive it for years.

In December 2015, she revealed to SN&R readers the most personal and devastating of news: Despite multiple surgeries and rounds of radiation and chemotherapy, she had terminal cancer and, at age 58, had been given a “yearish” to live.

“Letting go will be difficult,” she wrote. “But death has its own clock.”

As it turns out, life has its own clock, too. And it decided to give her the precious gift of more time.

She details her near miraculous remission in the cover story in the new Sactown Magazine. She was extremely lucky to be diagnosed at a time of groundbreaking advances in cancer therapy and research—specifically immunotherapy, which uses the body’s natural defenses and which doesn’t come with such horrible side effects.

Welsh got in a clinical trial for experimental gene therapy that included injections and electric shocks. She had excellent health care and a top-notch doctor. A large mass on her neck, which would have killed her, disappeared in 2016. During her treatment, she felt a growing kinship 4 | sn&r | 02.07.19

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with other cancer patients. To help them, she wrote a series of widelyshared essays in the Los Angeles Times.

Then in December, five years after her initial diagnosis, her oncologist declared her cancer-free. “I know how lucky I am,” she writes in Sactown.

“And I admit to having survivor’s guilt.”

With more time, she isn’t seeking to check off a bucket list of big adventures. Instead, she’s focusing on being more present in her daily life, spending time with friends and family—and sharing her story and spreading hope.

I asked her about that decision, and she told me that while some patients who get a terminal diagnosis make dramatic changes, she felt no such need.

“I was so fortunate to feel wonderfully blessed in my life,” she said.

So what’s ahead?

Her next scan is scheduled for April, and she’ll have one every three to four months for the next three years.

Each one is scary, because you never know if cancer will return.

Welsh, who lives in Davis, will continue to “focus on what is” and “be in the moment.” She plans to keep writing, possibly a book about her experience.

She’d like to speak to cancer patient groups. She’s always been an activist at heart, and this is the avenue she’s been given. “I know that telling my story is part of helping others,” she said.

It’s wise advice: Treasure each day—even if it isn’t really your last. And with whatever gifts we have, try to make a difference in the world. Ω

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Re: “A few changes at SN&R” by Foon Rhee (Feature, January 24): I just found out that SN&R has discontinued film reviews of wide releases, and that I’m absolutely floored by the wrongheadedness of the decision. I’ve been picking up the paper for 25 years now almost solely for the film reviews.

I can’t fathom why this feature was deemed disposable. I know your stated reason is because films playing nationwide aren’t specifically related to the local scene, but I don’t think that’s a valid reason to discontinue reviews altogether.

First off, Sacramento essentially has no local film scene, at least not enough of one to generate weekly content. But more to the point, films are an intrinsic part of the culture and it’s good to get a local perspective on what’s playing (even if, to be perfectly frank, your current reviewers were growing increasingly out of touch). I cannot be the only regular reader who flips directly to the film section each week. Please reinstate film reviews. It takes up one lousy page of your publication.

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Overcoming disability Re: “Resistance and controversy” by Kate Gonzales (Feature, January 17): As a disabled blind person myself, I sympathize with Charis Hill that rallies as well as websites often exclude disabled people. However, on the other hand, if there was a rally or protest that I really wanted to attend that badly, I would use whatever means possible in order to get there.

Another reason I believe that the Women’s March is facing leadership problems is that it is entangled with the #MeToo movement, which has its own issues. The Women’s March is facing the same exact leadership problems as the Occupy Wall Street movement did in 2010-12.

Mark rodriguez Sac rame n t o v i a em ai l

A timely history lesson Re: “Monuments to Monsters”

by Maxfield Morris (Feature, January 10): My deepest gratitude and praise to Maxfield Morris for bringing attention to local monuments that commemorate undeserving and controversial individuals. The well-written piece is certain to educate many unaware of the dark history of Junipero Serra, Charles Goethe, John Sutter and Christopher Columbus.

Reportedly, the city of Roseville is trying to “give away” a statue of Columbus, which sits across the Civic Center downtown. The statue has been vandalized several times over the years and is missing a nose as a result. The Sons of Italy donated the statue to Roseville in 1976, but the organization is now defunct. I offered to “take care” of the statue myself, but was politely rejected.

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The immoral wall The border wall is useless for its stated purpose and is a symbol of our worst impulses. Migrants are trapped between our border and intolerable conditions in their homeland. They seek to better their lives just as we do. Where is the morality in denying them a chance for the better life that we ourselves enjoy and that we encourage from state to state and from city to city?

If we are compassionate, we should also encourage migration from other countries to the U.S.

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My city is gone Is Sacramento losing its identity?

The changes to Sacramento have become more obvious over the last couple of years, and I don’t know what to make of them. As a born and raised Sacramentan, it’s strange to see neighborcandice martinez is a south sacramento native. hoods become unfamiliar.

It’s easy for me to slip the state? Why does it want to revitalization manifested as into the worn-out “Oh, these be a bigger city?” people walking miles to a Bay Area strangers are trying Lately, Sacramento wants grocery store, past marijuana to turn my little cowtown to be a destination, but isn’t it dispensaries, a tattoo parlor, or into the city we can’t afford already a destination because anymore,” and I know that’s not a used car lot. New businesses it’s the state capital, because of occupied decaying storefronts, completely fair. its mildly Podunk charm? It’s but whose life improved?

I just don’t know how I feel kitschy and history-based and As far as I know, revitalizawhen a Mexican restaurant boring if you live here. I did tion systematically razes small opens in Oak Park, selling most of the to-do list for museelotes for $6 or $7 when they’re businesses and housing to replace it with things that ums and theater and whatnot by only $3 near Franklin the time I was a teenager. serve no discernible Boulevard, and But Sacramento is still purpose to the the place is full different. Not everyone gets displaced of… um…

It just doesn’t seem to live so close to such an community. pale faces. important level of government, But I It’s weird like this is regular as much documented history, to also know to see an expansion and growth. the City of Trees beauty, to our change is empty lot When I encounter new diversity. inevitable. crammed Sacramento has an identity.

I know with small developments, I get a If we want more, we’re about there are houses sense that Sacramento an hour away from “more plenty along the is a bit confused. exciting” places. Wanting a of older 65th Street semi-sleepy hometown doesn’t Sacramentans expressway. mean you don’t want fun and who have It’s annoying to new things. seen countless see marijuana shops But I don’t want to hear more things erased or in South Sacramento as about craft beer and how people transformed about their city the new businesses. of color are prioritized for small I’m not necessarily surprised than I’ve seen lately. It just business licenses for weed. I doesn’t seem like this is regular by “revitalization.” After all, don’t want to hear about how Sacramento “revitalized” during expansion and growth. When I the city can attract and keep encounter new developments, I previous generations—the heart new people. get a sense that Sacramento is a of Japantown became Capitol I just want Sacramento to bit confused. I’m left thinking: Mall and Old Sacramento focus on the people who have “Why is Sacramento ashamed was built over working-class always been here. Ω at being a small town focused Latino neighborhoods. In on the drudge of working for my era in South Sacramento, 6 | sN&r | 02.07.19

I am looking forward to seeing more action movies. I saw the movie Robin Hood and it was great. I’m not really into any other types of movies.

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I want to see Mortal Engines and more movies like it this year. It looks really good.

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Myself and my family like comedies and the Marvel movies, such as Deadpool.

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I’m definitely excited for the Marvel movies and just the entire superhero franchise like The Avengers.

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There’s this one movie I want to see, it’s called Fast Color. It’s about these three generations of black women with super powers. The movie trailer says they have to defend themselves, it just looks interesting.

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I would say I want to see John Wick: Chapter 3 and there’s supposed to be an animated version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I am pretty excited about that.

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Sacramento Chamber’s inclusive tent by jeff vonkaenel

The Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce has been hosting its annual Dinner & Business Awards gathering for 124 years. Last Friday evening at the Hyatt Regency downtown, hundreds arrived, many in tuxedos and gorgeous dresses.

I have been a Sacramento business owner for the last 30 years. Over those decades, the Chamber’s mission and goals have changed frequently, reflecting changes in Sacramento’s business mix, the varying political climate and, most of all, changes in the Chamber’s leadership.

There is division among business owners across the country and here in Sacramento about their role in the broader community. Should businesses be community partners, working with their employees and other citizens to build healthy productive communities?

Or should businesses be focused upon profits over everything else?

There is a commonly held belief, most notably represented by the Koch brothers, that the primary responsibility of business owners is to maximize their profits at all costs. As a result, some businesses pay less than a living wage, contribute very little to nonprofits and fight taxes needed to fund local infrastructure such as adequate schools or police. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has acted to support this conservative philosophy. It has been a leading force against universal health care, against worker safety and against funding of social programs.

But there are many business owners like myself who believe that it is smarter to sacrifice some short-term profits to have better and more sustainable communities. Our community needs well-paid employees with disposable income to buy products; we need good schools to train future employees; and we do better when we can create winwin agreements with employees and customers.

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Over the last three decades, various Sacramento Chamber leaders have staked out different positions on these issues.

Matt Mahood, who was the Chamber’s CEO from 2002 to 2011 and who now heads up Silicon Valley’s Chamber, supported a progressive agenda.

But former Assemblyman Roger Niello and former legislative staff member Peter Tateishi, Republicans who served as CEOs after Mahood, both saw the Chamber’s role as being part of a conservative political coalition and supported an agenda similar to the national chamber’s. In 2014 and 2016 the Chamber’s political action committee was a major funder of the campaigns of Republican Trump supporters Doug Ose and Sheriff Scott Jones against Democratic Congressman Ami Bera.

The PAC also funded vicious, untrue attack ads against Darrell Steinberg in his mayoral campaign.

But now Amanda Blackwood, the new CEO and first woman to head the Sacramento Chamber, hopes that the Chamber can become a more progressive organization, creating an inclusive tent where business owners on both sides of the political divide can join with elected officials from both parties and leadership of schools, hospitals and nonprofits to help solve many of our region’s challenges.

At the last few annual events, the Chamber made a pitch for donations for the conservative political action committee. At the gathering last week, we heard from Rep. Doris Matsui, a Sacramento Democrat, and Janine Bera, speaking for her husband.

We heard from many business leaders, and it was clear that we were in a large tent. It was worth getting dressed up for. Ω Jeff vonKaenel is the president, CEO and majority owner of the News & Review.

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The petroleum-based products pervade pretty much everything in consumer life: shampoos, dishwasher liquid, lotions. That’s where Sloane Read comes in. Read is owner and operator of Refill Madness, a store that since February 2016 has specialized in taking single-use plastics out of the waste stream by refilling customers’ containers with a smorgasbord of eco-friendly products for the home and the body. On Monday, January 28, Refill Madness hit 30,000 total refills since opening. SN&R chatted with Read about reusable bottles and the tricky business of consumer habits.

What’s the goal of Refill Madness?

Our biggest goal is to change the consuming habits of people so that they’re thinking about their waste.

So when they come here to Refill Madness, we’re removing plastic from the waste stream—even from recycling centers—so we’re decreasing the needs for fossil fuels to go into the processes of land-filling and recycling. … We really want to promote the reuse, reduce and refill—and skip the recycling to the very last alternative.

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Yeah. That’s kind of a tough question. I tell everyone that you vote with your dollar every day. … When you go out there and you buy whatever’s in the plastic container, you’re telling them that you want more of that. … Consumers have major power, I don’t think they think they do.

Do you feel like you’re fighting plastic?

I think we’re more fighting the ubiquitousness of plastic, where it’s everywhere all the time, and the problem with plastic is how it’s manufactured, what it’s made of that can harm human health and the environment.

How difficult is it competing with the convenience of throwaway culture?

It is so convenient for people to just grab it off a shelf at a normal grocery store and then toss it when they’re done and get more. So we do fight with the convenience factor. We try to make it more convenient for people to come in and refill, and maybe they can drop off their bottles with us, and go run errands, go grocery shop, get coffee, maybe have a glass of wine, here on this corner. … We get more and more customers that come in and say, “Where have you been? I hate plastic, and there should be more of these places.”

How did the name Refill Madness come about?

Well, I wanted “refill” in the name. And my husband came up with the name, Refill Madness, kind of based off of the movie Reefer Madness. He thought it was pretty catchy. I didn’t really like it at first, so I slept on it, and I couldn’t think of anything better. … It’s kind of a play on words, but it is madness what’s going on in our environment.

Do you get a lot of people who assume it’s some kind of therapeutic alternative store?

Not a lot, but it does happen. Maybe once a month, we’ll get somebody going, “Um, I thought you were a dispensary,” and I tell them, “Well, we’re a soap dispensary.” Ω Get your laundry detergent refilled at the shop, located at 1828 29th St., or visit refillmadnesssacramento.com for more details. Look out for a 30,000-refill celebration party at SacYard Tap House on February 21.

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Hundreds of demonstators took to the streets of Sacramento on March 22, 2018, four days after the fatal police shooting of Stephon Clark.

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Fear of the left Police ordinance, antifa investigation suggest authorities in Sacramento are more concerned with leftist groups than the far right

by Raheem F. hosseini

Berry Accius has a vivid memory from when Jeff Sessions came to town last spring.

Inside the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, the then-U.S. attorney general was telling the California Peace Officers Association about his boss’ plan to sue the state over its immigration protections. Accius and other demonstrators protested that message outside; then some white guy surrounded by MAGA caps called him the n-word.

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protest the police are facing us and their backs are to them. Every protest.”

As Sacramento prepares to learn whether the two officers who fatally shot Stephon Clark will face criminal charges, the messaging from a police-drafted emergency ordinance is that local law enforcement is more concerned about the rowdy left than the far right.

Local progressives flagged the emergency ordinance as threatening their ability to express and defend themselves at protests, prompting city manager

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Howard Chan to pull it from the January 22 City Council agenda. A council committee was scheduled to consider the ordinance Tuesday afternoon, after SN&R’s print deadline, meaning the item could be back before the full council as early as next week.

If approved by two-thirds of the council, the ordinance would immediately take effect, making it illegal for those participating in public demonstrations to carry weapons such as firearms and knives, as well as bats, rocks, glass bottles and projectile launchers. But

the measure also seeks to ban lengths of wood, plastic or metal pipes that are more than a quarter-inch thick and shields.

Authorities identified these as the “improvised weapons” of choice of anti-fascists protesting a pro-Trump rally outside the state Capitol in June 2016.

The rally quickly descended into chaos as members of the Traditionalist Worker Party and Golden State Skinheads engaged in roving brawls with antifa activists.

The latter say they were simply defending themselves from the violent white supremacists they came to protest.

The California Highway Patrol’s investigation identified several neoNazis and skinheads armed with knives, but mostly recommended charges for counter-protesters, court documents show.

A judge last month determined there was enough evidence to bind three of those counter-protesters for arraignment on February 13, though one of the defendants, Porfirio Paz, had his charges reduced to misdemeanors.

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s Is for sponsor “We intend to fight the charges,” said attorney Ronald Cruz, who represents Yvonne Felarca, a leader with the Bay Area leftist group By Any Means Necessary.

While the violence that erupted outside the Capitol more than two years ago helped anticipate a rise in violent white nationalism, formal blame has largely been apportioned to the far left. Of the four people facing criminal charges, only one is associated with white nationalism, and his case recently ended in a mistrial.

a March 2017 Make America Great Again march at McKinley Park, where two counter-protesters were arrested for allegedly slashing tires.

Retired Sacramento County sheriff’s official Milo Fitch said he understands the Police Department’s desire to restrict what people bring to protests. A former crowd control instructor as a member of his department’s mounted unit, Fitch said there were occasions when people threw marbles on the ground in an attempt to make the horses fall.

But Fitch said it’s also important for officers to establish a nonIn making its case for aggressive tone with greater restrictions on demonstrators. He “At every protest civil disobedience, the recommended that the police are facing Police Department officers don’t wear us and their backs are to said in a staff face shields or riot report that the city gear until circumthem. Every protest.” incurred an estimated stances required Berry Accius $800,000 in damages it. And, contrary to founder, Voice of the Youth in the weeks after the Accius’ experience, Clark shooting, and Fitch said demonstratanother $68,000 in the ing neutrality is key. aftermath of the 2016 Capitol “As law enforcement, melee, “all of which involved you don’t want to be on one individuals using improvised weapons and side or another,” Fitch added. “You damaging property.” want to keep the peace—be part of the “They don’t want to lose money this solution.” time around,” Accius said. “That’s why Relations between law enforcement they tried to put this ordinance down. … and liberal groups may not be easing Because they don’t want the city to burn in the near future, however. The local down.” chapters of the American Civil Liberties The police staff report included an Union and Black Lives Matter teamed exhibit summarizing nine protests resultup to sue the Sacramento County ing in injury or property damage over a Sheriff’s Department for blocking the two-year period, including three in the city latter group from its Facebook page. and two in Berkeley. In all nine cases, the Sacramento Area Congregations summaries indicated that leftists were as Together held crisis response training responsible, or more so, for the damage than seminars with faith leaders and commuwhoever they were protesting. nity organizers on January 31 and The summary of the August 2017 February 2 in anticipation of a decision Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, in the Clark case. Mayor Steinberg and Va., for instance, did not mention that police Chief Daniel Hahn, meanwhile, a white supremacist plowed a vehicle said at last week’s press conference into a crowd, killing Heather Heyer and with Becerra that they were meeting injuring dozens of people who were regularly with community leaders. Hahn there protesting white nationalists. added that he would do everything “A rally with both alt-right and he could to ensure people are able to counter-protesters erupted into a riot protest safely. resulting in multiple acts of violence Accius said the recent history of and vandalism,” the police summary social unrest in Ferguson, Mo., and read.

Oakland shows that when injustice sows Along with the 2016 Capitol riot, discord, people of color are the ones the exhibit highlighted two other local who get pushed out. events: an April 2018 Black Lives Citing the Los Angeles riots that Matter protest outside the DA’s office followed the acquittal of the officers that damaged a vehicle window and who beat Rodney King, Accius said, resulted in the unrelated arrest of “Blacks were so displaced after that it transgender activist Ebony Harper; and was ridiculous. So who really won?” Ω

On a rainy Tuesday evening in the middle of January, 25 activists at the Organize Sacramento space on Broadway passed around a sign-in sheet and added the letter “s” by their names. The “S” stood for sponsor, and it was one of several ways those gathered were thinking about helping central americans seeking asylum in the United States.

The NorCal Resist meeting focused on organizing a trip to the border. It led a 15-person five-day trip in December, and plans to send another 15 people February 15-23. Volunteers contribute a range of services as needed when they get to the border—baby-

sitting migrant children while parents attend legal clinics, serving food, transporting supplies, sorting donations.

But the meeting covered other topics as well. Abuelas Responden, or Grannies Resist, a group of volunteers who help asylum seekers at bus stations, could use more volunteers, one attendee said. Organizations are also looking for sponsors who commit to helping released asylum seekers with financial support, housing and transportation to court hearings.

“This felt like something I could do if I couldn’t go down to the border,” said Miriam Joffe-Block, who is sponsoring a still-detained Guatemalan man in his 20s.

Activists have a couple things in common. Many were motivated to get involved when they saw news reports about families being separated at the border. While President Donald Trump signed an executive order in June halting the family separations policy he instituted, the border situation remains in flux as the administration pushes for greater restrictions on which asylum claims qualify for consideration.

Activists are also protective of asylum seekers. Myla Dosch, who is sponsoring a pair of sisters from Honduras in their early 20s, said sponsors must be careful about sharing any information about an asylum seeker’s case. Even a seemingly innocuous statement can cause problems down the line if it conflicts with details stated in court.

Before agreeing to an interview, Joffe-Block requested approval from Freedom for Immigrants, the organization that connected her with the man she is sponsoring. Asylum seekers “are in such a vulnerable position,” she told SN&R. “It’s just become so much harder for people to win asylum,” she said. (Tess Townsend)

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as for why the emergency ordinance was fast-tracked to the council’s agenda in the first place, a police spokesman suggested in an email to SN&R that the department was preparing for unrest.

“Our police department is committed to making sure we keep our community safe during all protests,” Sgt. Vance Chandler wrote. “Further, we want to ensure that we assist those who want to peacefully excercise their First Amendment Right.

This ordinance was a priority for us because we anticipate potential protests in the near future.”

Such emergency ordinances, which have fewer opportunities for public deliberation and take effect immediately if adopted, are rare in the city.

“I’ve never seen an emergency ordinance in my six years on the council,” Councilman Steve Hansen told SN&R. January 25 marked 90 days since the Police Department submitted its investigative report on the Clark shooting to the Sacramento County district attorney’s office, which will determine whether the two officers who shot the unarmed black father committed any crime. The DA’s office says on its website that it attempts to announce those determinations within 90 days of receiving the investigative report, but there is no formal deadline. The DA’s office recently said it would need more time to complete its review due to the voluminous case file and because it received additional information from the state attorney general’s office, which is conducting its own criminal review of the shooting.

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said during a press conference last week that he believed his office’s criminal review was “not too far from the horizon.”

“We know it’s coming,” Mayor Darrell Steinberg added at the same press conference.

Clark, suspected of breaking car windows, was shot several times holding a cellphone while standing in his grandmother’s backyard. The March 2018 slaying of the 22-year-old sent thousands of protesters

streaming onto freeways and body-chaining access to the Golden One Center. Smaller weekly protests have continued outside the DA’s office, but community leaders and public officials are girding for increased tensions if District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert clears the officers of any criminal wrongdoing, as she has in every other officer-involved shooting that has crossed her desk.

The DA’s office hasn’t prosecuted an officer for a wrongful shooting of a civilian in at least 30 years, according to an SN&R review of public records and news reports.

Activists gather under the drive-thru sign outside Los Inmortales Taqueria at Fruitridge and Franklin on January 12 to rally in support of Central Americans seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. South Sacramento was a symbolic location for the protest because it is home to numerous immigrant communities.

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In January, a body was found in the pond at McKinley Park. It was the second body found there since 2015.

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Perilous pond Second dead body found at McClatchy Park in less than four years reignites debate over East Sacramento amenity

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Judy McClaver walks to the East Sacramento park from her nearby home most days to pick up trash. On January 21, she noticed an odd mass floating in the park’s pond. After an unsuccessful search for park staff on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, she went home to get binoculars.

What she saw made the experience feel a bit like déjà vu. “It was kind of like the first time I found that body in the pond,” she said.

After finding two dead men in the same pond in less than four years, McClaver is again pushing for something to be done.

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with the city’s Department of Youth, Parks & Community disagree that the open pond is hazardous. They say that the community was included in the renovation planning process and that the public didn’t want a fence. Harris added that the intoxicated state of the man found in the pond in 2015 played a greater role in his death than the lack of a barrier.

McClaver found the first body in October 2015 while on a boat borrowed from the parks department. The longtime East Sacramento resident used it to clean the pond’s small island, and paddled to what she thought was a pile of discarded clothes. Instead it was

the body of 54-year-old Elliott Pratt, “I said, ‘I came here to listen to whose cause of death was drowning Judy’s presentation,’” Sales rememand intoxication from alcohol and bered. “They wanted input from the drugs. people, but it seems they didn’t want it “I sent a letter to the city a couple from Judy.” weeks before that guy drowned telling The city estimated the cost of a them how unsafe this pond was,” she 3-foot-high perimeter fence at about said. $90,000 and a 6-foot-high fence about Like McClaver, Councilman $135,000.

Harris has lived in the McKinley Park No officials from the parks departneighborhood he represents for about ment were made available to comment.

40 years. He said the pond looks better In an email, Young described safety than ever since its 2017 renovation. updates made during the renovation.

“The pond has been in existence An existing 3-foot-high fence along the for decades without a fence,” Harris pond near the playground was extended said.

40 feet, which left more than half of the He and city spokesperson Marycon 1.28-acre pond still exposed. A built-in Young said the renovation plans underwater ledge is now supposed to were reviewed by a Pond Advisory make it easier for anyone who falls in Committee, made up of eight residents to get out. The renovation also included from the Land Park and McKinley plant barriers to some of the steeper Park neighborhoods, including areas of the pond.

McClaver. Harris and Young both Harris was quick to point out the said the committee decided against condition of Pratt, the man who died in fencing off the pond, in part because it McKinley Park in 2015. “His intoxicawouldn’t be as nice to look at. tion level was extremely high,” he said.

“The sentiment was then and I “This was a person who was tremenbelieve still is that the public did not dously intoxicated.” favor a fence,” Harris said.

The man found more recently was But others believe McClaver was Clarence Jefferies, 63. His cause of sidelined. death is still undetermined.

Both Joanne Sales and Will Green “Would a fence have prevented these attended a 2015 community meeting instances?” Harris asked. “I think not.” to support McClaver, who is He has represented District known by some as “the 3 since 2014, and said he pond lady” for her work hears from McClaver on “If tending to the pond numerous issues. “She it had been a and its wildlife. emails my office very Green said the often about several neighbor or a child parks department subjects,” he said. who drowned, it would and Harris seemed McClaver emailed have been a totally biased against the entire City a fence, even Council after she different tone.” a short one. He found the body last Judy McClaver recalled them not month and said the East Sacramento wanting to entertain response was lacking. resident McClaver’s suggestion “Of [t]he two indito extend the 3-foot-tall viduals in the pond, one was fence between the children’s homeless and under the influence, playground and the pond all the way the second is under investigation,” around the perimeter. Instead, they Harris wrote in his response to her. focused on a taller fence as the only “It seems that this neighborhood option guaranteed to keep people out. doesn’t look at the homeless as being “She was trying to get her two human beings,” McClaver said, although cents in and was kind of not being she doesn’t believe Pratt was homeless. addressed,” Green recalled. “The She’d met Pratt’s common-law wife, audience basically said, ‘Let Judy be who said they lived together. heard.’”

“If it had been a neighbor or a child Sales was one of those audience who drowned, it would have been a totally members. different tone,” McClaver added. Ω

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silhouetted figure stays cloaked in the shadows. Hunched in his old hoodie, he shivers near a lonely palm tree that’s bathed in the light of a faded car wash.

The surveyors can barely see him at first.

Approaching, they learn his name is Johnny. A pair shoes sits on a folded blanket at his side. He has a baby stroller filled with coats, water bottles and a red, disassembled fishing pole.

It’s the second night of Sacramento County’s biennial Point-in-Time Count, which attempts to gauge how many people are living on the street.

The volunteer surveyors talking to Johnny on January 31 include three housing specialists from the state, two sheriff’s deputies and an employee of Sacramento Steps Forward, which coordinates the region’s homeless services and programs.

They ask Johnny questions. He says he’s lived in Sacramento County since 1973, and that he’s been homeless for at least two decades. The surveyors want Johnny’s opinion on how local governments could better help him.

“Storage units,” he replies in a weatherchoked voice.

Johnny also mentions some health issues and says he served in the military, but that the Veterans Administration somehow lost the paperwork that would admit him into its hospitals. One

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of the deputies standing nearby, Tim Yee, has discussed the VA issue with Johnny before. This debris-strewn pocket of Tokay Park is part of Yee’s patrol area. He has worked on the county’s homeless outreach team and is part of the sheriff’s problemoriented policing division. Yee recently offered to drive Johnny to the county’s veterans’ services office or the VA Medical Center in Rancho Cordova, but so far, he hasn’t taken up the offer. Now, the deputy takes another shot at convincing him.

“You’re a good man,” Johnny says with a smile. He gives Yee a wave and begins

pacing off into the darkened nowhere of unincorporated South Sacramento.

The question of which services work best for which individuals on the streets—and how to muster more resources—is the reason these volunteers are outside on this cool, cloudy night. The Point-in-Time Count is vital to keeping the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development involved with local homeless programs and to securing federal funding. But while the count will likely be the homeless tally most cited in political speeches, it’s only one of several—and

conflicting—numbers about the scope of the crisis.

The 2017 Point-in-Time Count identified 3,665 people living on Sacramento County’s streets. Yet that same year, Sacramento State University estimated 3,600 of its own students were homeless.

Then, in March 2017, a unique CalFresh food program reported 13,362 enrollees in Sacramento identifying as homeless.

Perhaps more eye-opening, Sacramento County school districts counted 10,181 homeless students for the 2014-15 school year.

The differences between these numbers boil down to varying counting methods and definitions of homelessness. But with Sacramento’s mayor and City Council pushing to get 2,000 people off the streets over the next three years, the size of that achievement depends greatly on which counting strategy comes closest to reality. If the city leaders leverage $108 million in new funding to realize the mayor’s vision, will they be solving 54 percent of the crisis (based on the Point-inTime count), or only 15 percent (based on the CalFresh figure).

For Ben Avey, chief public affairs officer for Sacramento Steps Forward, no matter how well the counters do, the resulting numbers won’t tell the whole tale.

“There’s a frequent desire to say, ‘According to the Point-in-Time number for 2017, when we solve for 3,665, the problem will be solved,’” Avey notes. “Well, then, in 2017 we already solved the problem, because we housed 3,800 people. But if you look on the street, no we didn’t, and that’s because 7,870 people newly identified as being homeless in the same year.”

EvEn undErcounts can bE startling Truck lights wash the legs of a windmill towering over a barren lot on Florin Road.

Just yards away, two men huddle under some power lines and a crescent ornamental wall.

Their belongings are spread across the dim patch of cement where they sleep. The survey team begins to engage them. The men agree to talk, but the older one is struggling with his words.

Talking to people with health issues is just one of the challenges the counters face.

Fear is another one. Ten minutes earlier, a man clearly living in his car declined to speak with the surveyors, who can include him in their numerical count but won’t get any demographic data. The same happens when they encounter zipped-up tents or shadowy cars people are sleeping in. The counters are told not be intrusive so they don’t knock on windows or rattle tents. Instead, occupied tents get automatically counted as three individuals.

So do vehicles, unless the surveyors can see a specific number inside.

All of these methods have been refined by experts at Sacramento State University, but they’ve been calculated around HUD’s strict definition of homelessness that only counts people literally on the streets, or in tents or cars. Those in emergency shelters also get counted—but not people who pool money to escape the winter weather in a cheap motel room for a night or two, a common practice in Sacramento. Surveyors have tried to reduce this blind spot by holding the count at the end of the month, when people with limited Social Security or disability income are most likely to be out of money and back on the streets.

The Point-in-Time count also doesn’t catch someone staying on a friend’s couch or in a

garage temporarily. The reprieve might only be for a day or a week, but the off-and-on again homeless remain invisible.

Squatters often don’t get counted either, though Sacramento building inspectors and fire investigators say squatting in vacant buildings is common. Someone staying in a structure not fit for human habitation does qualify under HUD’s definition, but they’re not likely to be found by surveyors.

Finally, Sacramento Steps Forward says that HUD’s method has historically undercounted families and unaccompanied youth.

The agency is trying new tactics this year, but still anticipates an undercount.

Even with all its limitations, the Pointin-Time count showed a 30 percent jump in Sacramento’s homeless numbers between 2015 and 2017. Many service providers suspect that heavy rains and flooding just before the 2017 tally pushed hundreds of homeless from the greenways and out into the open. Also during those two years, rents in the region rose sharply as the affordable housing supply plummeted.

“We’re seeing more and more people on the street who got there because it was a $50 rent increase that finally pushed them out,” Avey says, “and it’s because that was the fifth or sixth $50 rent increase being given to someone on a fixed income.”

Number of homeless people in Sacramento County in 2017, according to the Point-in-Time count: Number of homeless people in Sacramento County in 2017, according to a special localized CalFresh voucher program: Number of homeless K-12 students in Sacramento County in 2017, according to unified school district counts:

Number of homeless college students attending Sacramento State University in 2017, according to university’s estimate:

visibility ovErload The survey team stops along a chain-link fence blocking a creek bed cluttered in weeds and brush. The only visibility comes from far-off street lamps and the fluorescent rail of a lone taco stand in the distance. Yee moves his flashlight through darkness, and its beam suddenly stops on a girl’s eyes staring back from the opposite bank. She speaks up, telling him that there’s people living along the dry edge of the canal. Moments later one of them, a man named Jose, moves through a hole in the fence.

Jose is 45 and says he has been homeless for 10 years. He says he works every day as a landscaper, but sends most of his money back to his mother in Mexico. In the next breath, he stresses that he never takes government assistance or help from anyone. “I don’t take anything,” Jose says with a nod. “I always pay my own way.”

The elaborate camp Jose lives in is unseen by motorists. But along North B Street and stretches of Stockton Boulevard and in corners of the River District, vast encampments can be spotted daily. That has helped bring Sacramento’s homeless population into an unavoidable light, prompting many residents to demand action.

The varying methods of counting the homeless may create confusion about what a herculean task that is, but there’s another set of numbers

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also making headlines—and also causing head-scratching.

In summer 2017, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg landed the city a $64 million federal grant for medical treatment and supportive services around homelessness. Separate from that, in recent years HUD has awarded roughly $20 million annual Continuum of Care grants to Sacramento Steps Forward that depend on the Point-in-Time counts. Then, following the decision to declare a shelter emergency, the city and county picked up another $18 million from the state’s Homeless Emergency Aid Program.

That may lead some to believe plenty of money is being aimed at the crisis. It’s not that simple: Most of the $20 million grant is being spent on permanent supportive housing for people who were previously homeless and are deemed most likely to die on the streets. Service providers say if that grant money ever evaporated, most of these people would be homeless again within days or weeks.

The federal health grant and state emergency funds, on the other hand, are new monetary sources, though each has stipulations on how it can be spent.

For weeks Steinberg has been challenging each City Council member to identify a location for a new triage facility within their respective district. But how effective these shelters are, if they’re built at all, is also framed

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by the Point-in-Time number.

Some politicians have used the number loosely in speeches and presentations, failing to provide context that it underestimates the problem.

“I think our elected officials take every opportunity to minimize what the problem is because it’s not in their PR interests,” says Nikki Jones, who works with Sacramento Homeless Organizing Coalition.

“Their politics and their topdown approach are so far off from really solving the problem of homelessness that there is a reason they don’t want to put the full scope of it in front of the public.”

She isn’t the only homeless advocate who worries about how this year’s Point-in-Time count could be misinterpreted and misused, especially since there’s a chance that better weather conditions, extremely hidden camps and other factors could suggest that homelessness decreased since 2017.

Bob Erlenbusch of the Sacramento Regional Coalition to End Homelessness says that would not reflect reality and should not be used to make policy.

“I think most service providers do believe that homelessness is increasing in Sacramento,” Erlenbusch says. “And if the numbers are down, you could just walk outside my office, look down Garden Highway, and see all those tents.” Ω

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he two men surveyed the sodden grounds of their rapidly dwindling camp and prepared to follow the exodus.

At one time, the sweeping tract spanning nearly two city blocks of Stockton Boulevard housed as many as 150 homeless people, they estimated.

Now, there were maybe 30-odd tents and lean-tos scattered around the edges of the disheveled property, as well as the piled-up clothing, blankets and trash of people leaving in a hurry.

The one who called himself Mark was toiling toward a more organized flight. He said he had been trudging with heavier items, mostly cooking equipment, to a storage unit so that, when Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies got around to him and his wife, they could be gone in 10 minutes flat.

“I’ve been in this situation for almost three years,” Mark told SN&R. “I call it the shuffle.”

On January 28, two days before a biennial homeless census attempted to quantify the number of people living outdoors in Sacramento County, some of the officials responsible for conducting it were coordinating this mass eviction. At the camp, people could have been easily counted. Forced out, they may or may not have been found by volunteers during the two-night Point-in-Time count.

For homeless advocates working on the ground, it was the kind of tonedeaf, logistically inept action they’ve come to expect from government leaders.

“There’s so much non-communication,” said Crystal Rose Sanchez, who tried to buy the camp’s occupants more time by organizing a site cleanup last week. “They’re just kind of leaving them hanging.”

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency prompted

the removal of property and people, though the agency didn’t admit that easily to SN&R. SHRA public information officer Angela Jones went to great lengths to sidestep the question of responsibility, at first deferring comment to the Sheriff’s Department, then asking what adjacent property owners had to say, then issuing a non-responsive statement, then writing that she was “not aware that the Agency made any request for service at the property other than to coordinate with the joint agencies to plan for the cleanup and fencing of the property.”

“I trust this will be useful for your story,” Jones added in an email.

County Supervisor Patrick Kennedy, in whose district most of the property lies, and City Councilman Eric Guerra confirmed that SHRA initiated the clean-up of the property, which they said consists of several parcels owned

by SHRA, the county and its redevelopment successor agency.

Kennedy and Guerra were scheduled to meet this week with stakeholders to discuss long-gestating plans to build affordable housing on the land.

“The future use of that land will be affordable housing,” Guerra said.

In her emailed statement, Jones described what happened at the site as a “coordinated effort” by SHRA, the Sheriff’s Department and county Department of Human Assistance “to clean up an unsightly accumulation of trash … in preparation for the construction of permanent fencing around the property.”

Her statement added that the Department of Human Assistance provided outreach to the camp’s occupants, which she said included “information about resources that are available to provide food, medical services and other needs.”

Mark said he received no such

referrals, and only learned from his neighbors that they had to leave.

“They didn’t say nothin’ to me,” he added. “Did they come and say something and I was gone to the library charging my battery or my phone or something?”

Mark said he and his wife had lived on the lot for approximately three months. At the time he spoke to SN&R, he said she was away volunteering with a statewide homemaker association while he kept an eye on their belongings.

“When there was more of us out here, we kept [looking out] for each other and everything was pretty much OK,” Mark said. “Everyone kept their trash up. We had one guy who had a truck. Everybody pooled money to take it to the dump. And the community started helping. They started coming out here bringing food, coming [to] take trash away. … And that was nice.”

Mark said he didn’t know where he and his wife would go next. His whitehaired friend said he recently found an apartment, but that rent and utilities would leave nothing left of his Supplemental Security Income.

“Take your whole check,” said the man, who declined to provide his name.

“Thank God I know how to pick cans up, do my little hustle.”

Mark said he and his wife couldn’t afford an apartment and weren’t on the county’s waiting list for limited housing subsidies. He said he recently returned from Guest House Homeless Clinic, which provides outpatient mental health services and medication. As the construction equipment droned in the background, he prepared to finish packing.

“It’s like I tell people, ‘There’s no rule book to homelessness,” he said. “‘There’s no handbook. And it’s hell out there. And once you get out there, it’s hard to get back in.’” Ω

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Courtney Duren-Hill massages her forehead as she tries to find money in her wallet for another night at the Americas Best Value Inn on 16th Street in Sacramento.

Devang Kunsaru, the front desk clerk at Americas Best Value Inn on 16th Street in Sacramento gives Duren-Hill a new key card for another night at the motel.

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ourteney Duren-Hill grew up in what she calls a toxic living situation. At 17, she decided the only way to resolve it was to run away. Since then, she has been on and off the streets of Sacramento.

At 19, she became pregnant.

Now 26, Duren-Hill reads palms and panhandles online to get by. Whenever money runs out, she and her 6-year-old son Gavin pack up and try to find ways to afford a new place. About a year ago, she was attending American River College and living in a mobile home, but couldn’t afford the rent. She received federal aid, but recently lost it when she wasn’t able to afford transportation. In the beginning of January, they stayed at a motel on 16th Street in Sacramento. After a few days there, they had to move to a new motel and have since relocated several times. Ω

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arry Ramer dismissed street photographs at first, when an art dealer dumped hundreds across his bed 40 years ago.

“I said, ‘What does this have to do with my interest in collecting imagery of the human condition?’” recalled Ramer, a prolific Davis art collector and psychiatrist. “But I kept an open mind and started looking at the pictures … I looked at the work and said, ‘It’s fantastic! I’ve never seen anything like this in the way of photographs.’”

He was staring at a shot by Robert Frank, a seminal photographer of 1950s American culture. Though the still image of a New Orleans trolley car looked like something anyone could snap, Ramer admired the way light reflecting off the side of the trolley created an abstract design. The trolley’s back windows are occupied by a black man with

a piercing gaze. In the middle of the car, a schoolboy clutches the side with a straight back and confused look. Ramer drew a connection between the photos and early 20th century Ashcan painters, whose subjects were often working-class people in the middle of everyday activities.

Street photography has existed since the invention of the camera in the early 19th century, and you can see it’s evolution through Crocker Art Museum’s newest exhibit, The Roaming Eye: International Street Photography From the Ramer Collection.

Running February 17 through May 12, the Crocker will host the second-floor exhibition of more than 70 prints from 43 of the most successful photographers in the medium’s history, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Helen Levitt, Thomas Annan and Simon Roberts. The photos range in styles, mixing garish colors with somber black-and-white and span more than a century of photography around the world. They are pulled from the personal collection of Ramer and his wife, Lois Ramer.

Street photography is an unforgiving art form. Often, you only have one chance to capture the right moment before it disappears. Street photographers take their cameras everywhere in search of those fleeting opportunities.

“Street photography doesn’t need to be on the street. It can be on the beach, or an amusement park or cafeteria,” said Kristina Gilmore, who curated The Roaming Eye. “They’re chance encounters with strangers.”

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“He [crept] up on people and took pictures of them sunbathing, talking, swimming, communicating with one another, doing their strange things.”

Some of the genre’s earliest New York City photographer work comes from the Calotype Leon Levinstein has 10 photoprocess; invented in 1841, it used graphs in the exhibit. In one light-sensitive paper instead of photo on Coney Island, he used metal or glass panes to develop a wide angle lens to approach a images. The invention allowed man sunbathing on the beach, his photographers to finally take their leathery arms crossing his forecameras out of the studio. head to block the sun. The man’s Annan, one of the first street arms fill the frame, creating a photographers, used a hulking, border of skin. clumsy camera to capture living Levinstein was inches away conditions in the slums of from the man, who seemed not to Glasgow, Scotland, in 1868. notice him.

Barry Ramer An etched copy of one of “In all of his spare time, Art collector Annan’s Calotype photographs, [Levinstein] crawled around Coney included in the exhibit, depicts Island on his belly—wearing a a typical Glasgow alleyway, where clothes hang from a line suit at all times. He [crept] up on people and took pictures of out of frame. Leading into the background, more clothes hang, them sunbathing, talking, swimming, communicating with one darkened permanently by the grime of cobblestone streets below. another, doing their strange things,” Ramer said.

Now, however, anyone with a smart phone can document Ramer said he originally had no interest in sharing his their lives. Ramer said it’s a modern street photographer’s collection. Now, he hopes to showcase his decades-long dilemma. hobby, and he’s donated art to museums over the past five “[People] do their own selfies now. Holding cameras up years, including to The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem to their face continuously snapping pictures of themselves,” Museum of Art in Davis.

Ramer said. “It seems that they become concerned when a “I used to joke with my daughters, ‘Just take all my stranger does it.” photographs and throw them in the hole when they bury me,’” But street photographers such as Roberts are still hard at Ramer said. “What’s going to happen to them? I’d rather they work capturing the human condition. be out in the public, where people can see these wonderful Fifty years after Frank’s journey for The Americans, Roberts works of art.” Ω crossed Russia. At a meat market in Pyatigorsk he photographed a woman surrounded by a sea of red marbled flesh. The colors The Roaming Eye: International Street Photography From the Ramer Collection pop from the frame, contrasting the subtle look of melancholy runs February 17 through May 12. Tickets are $6-$12 for non-members, free for across her face.

fascinating shows I have witnessed. With so many unexpected twists, there were multiple times where I turned to my friend and asked: “Did that just happen?”

The answer was always, “Yes.” A$AP Rocky is the leader of A$AP Mob, a hip-hop conglomerate out of New York who introduced the mainstream to a new wave of gender-bending fashion, babushkas over bandannas and a nouveau hippie mindset that permeates their music. A combination of free love, mind-altering drugs and mesmerizing beats transport you down their version of the rabbit hole.

Don’t let the hippie part fool you. The music itself is trap at its core. At least on the surface. It’s grimy, dirty and it has deep roots in the art of not giving a damn.

Rocky’s live show was no exception.

I counted Rocky bellowing the word “titties” at least 11 times, as cameras panned toward multiple women in the crowd answering the call. He spent a good amount of time dancing on cars suspended in mid-air, and masked men circled the stage to incite to the crowd, ready to throw themselves in and create a mosh pit at a moment’s notice.

Those were the parts of the show that felt the least genuine, and it was the quiet moments that came in between that truly awed me. The moments that were totally unscripted and had nothing to do with music.

Moments like when Rocky paused the show for 15 minutes after seeing a young black man being escorted out of the arena by security. Rocky screamed for the lights to be raised and refused to continue performing until he was brought back: “All these white kids out here wilding, and you grab the one black kid to take him out?! Nah, fuck that. That’s not where we’re at security, y’all bugging. Bring his ass back.”

Or when Rocky pulled multiple kids that were fighting (legit fighting, not moshing) out of the pit, brought them onstage, and made them huG it out, explaining the form of release that moshing is supposed to bring if you do it right.

When I stopped to reflect on the show, I realized that there is only one word that I can come up with to perfectly summarize it.

healing.

Folks underestimate the power music has to transform our spirit. By the end of the show, after a nearly two-hour performance, thousands of people poured out of those arena doors healed by the experience of watching someone who understands them. Someone who captured their hurt or pain and transformed it into music.

Rocky knows his fans are a core part of an injured generation. A generation in America that for the first time in forever, feels like they were born into a world without hope. It’s hard to live through those moments.

rocky’s just out here trying to rub a little salve on our wounds.

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Sol Blume brings buzzing R&B artists to Sac Sacramento’s new boutique R&B, soul and hip-hop festival announced its sophomore year lineup on January 29, and it begs the question: Can Sacto become a major music festival city?

Last year’s Sol Blume festival at Cesar Chavez Plaza downtown boasted a lineup of R&B newcomers and top stars such as Jhené Aiko, The Internet and Goldlink, reportedly drawing 6,000 fans.

This year’s lineup seems to talk a bigger game.

Grammy nominee Miguel, Jesse Reyez, Queen Najia and Maségo headline a 16-artist bill. Co-founders and executive producers Fornati Cumeh and Justin Norden picked the lineup like a favorite playlist, says Norden.

“We want to curate a really cool, small vibe,” Norden says. “We want it to feel like the people who are there are lucky to be there, because they’re going to experience something most people don’t get to experience, which is a large artist … performing in a very intimate setting that’s outdoors.”

Tickets ($89-$199) went on sale January 30. The festival returns to the plaza Saturday, April 27.

Sacramento, traditionally a smaller music market, has noticeably drawn more and bigger out-of-town acts in recent months. Last October’s Monster Energy

Aftershock, Sac’s annual hard rock and heavy metal festival, drew 60,000 to Discovery Park for a weekend that included performances by System of a Down, Deftones, Alice in Chains and Slash.

In December, Golden 1 Center broke its attendance record for a single concert when Metallica brought over 17,000 fans to the downtown arena, where Elton John and A$AP Rocky made recent tour stops and where Nicki Minaj, KISS and Iron Maiden are slated to perform later this year. The free summer Concerts in the Park series at Cesar Chavez Plaza, frequently sold-out shows at Ace of Spades and Alt 94.7’s successful City of Trees Festival prove that Sacramento is no longer a fly-over city for touring bands.

Where does Sol Blume 2019 fit in?

Last year, Norden says, half of attendees came from outside Sacramento, many from Los Angeles and the Bay Area but also from 34 other states and 11 countries.

Still, he says the festival will grow cautiously. While most fan feedback last year appeared positive, some complained that food, drink and restroom lines were too long. This year, Norden says, there will be more staff and food and drink options.

“Basically, we’re just trying to do right by the people who gave us feedback, by also improving some of the things we did well to make an even more genuine experience,” Norden says.

He hopes the same will happen for Sacramento music. For example, there are currently only a few ideal spots to host an outdoor music festival in downtown, including Cesar Chavez Plaza. No Coachellas yet, please.

“To come in and feel like ... people in San Francisco are 110 percent willing to drive up here just for music could be a little bit jumping the gun,” he says.

Instead, Norden says people in major arts cities such as Austin have told him that “Sacramento reminds them of what Austin or Seattle or Portland was 10 years ago.”

Sol Blume-style growth, perhaps.

“This city craves new things that are fun and exciting, and I think that we’re able to bring that,” Norden says. “Having a lot of the attendees come from out of town, a lot of them aren’t familiar with Sacramento. They don’t know where to eat or hang out, and if we can bring a little taste of that, show them what our city’s all about, we’re doing good by our city.”Ω

sol Blume returns april 27 at cesar chavez Plaza. 910 i street downtown. tickets are $89-199. for more info, visit solblume. com.

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based on an older Tree House of Horror Halloween episode in which Homer Simpson travels between alternate universes and lands in one where Flanders rules, and humanity is training to be more like him. The tune itself is punk with death growls, contrasted by a moment of tranquil, beachside indie rock.

To prep for writing the second album, Ned watched the first 10 seasons of The Simpsons over the course of a month. “It was the best songwriting work I ever had to Left to right: Dread Ned, Bed Ned, Head Ned, zed Ned and do,” he says. shred Ned. The entire idea started as a running joke in 2015: The band enters a stage to Ramstein-style pyrotechnics and other heavy-metal tropes. But when they introduce themselves, the Puns are 30 percent of the workload for Okilly group’s name wouldn’t fit the vibe.

Dokilly, a heavy Nedal band centered around “Someone mentioned ‘Okilly Dokilly,’” Ned says.

Homer Simpson’s neighbor Ned Flanders.

“And then it was, ‘What if the lead singer dressed “I feel like we need to just hire three of four like Ned Flanders?’ ‘Well, what if everyone in the people to sit there and write puns for us; it’s pretty band dressed like Ned Flanders?’” exhausting,” says the Phoenix, Arizona-based band’s A former stand-up comedian who usually played frontman, Head Ned. in indie bands, Ned says he never thought he fit the All of the members perform as different Neds, role of a metal front-man. With Okilly and The Simpsons references abound, including Dokilly, he didn’t have to try. an inflatable sprinkle-donut that is tossed “There’s a lot of people who into the crowd and a T-shirt cannon, like metal and they’re all about a reference to an episode in which “There’s a lot of it. Tattoos, the long hair. It Ned’s wife Maude is killed people who like metal definitely becomes part of a by one. Lyrics are usually a lifestyle, which we weren’t Flanders one-liners that, when and they’re all about it. really living,” he says. taken out of context, can be Tattoos, the long hair. It Aside from making goofy, dark or creepy when definitely becomes part of a fun of serious metal, put to metalcore. there’s also a cult of If you’re wondering, lifestyle, which we weren’t personality concept going no, Okilly Dokilly hasn’t really living.” on, with five Neds onstage been sued for copyright doing Flanders impressions, infringement. Yet. They avoid Head Ned asking the crowd to consider mentioning The Simpsons on frontman, Okilly Dokilly converting to left-handedness. their website and social media, and “You see people picking their even omit Flanders’ full name. soldiers more than their battles these “When we first started the band, we days … and just following brainlessly. We’re kind of assumed we would get a cease-and-desist kind of doing that with Ned Flanders, because I think letter,” Ned says. “So far, nothing from the legal if there’s anybody you’re going to brainlessly follow, department at Fox, but I just really hope we don’t do he’s not the worst.” Ω anything to step over the line.”

On February 10, the five will unload their gear from their tour van—Ned Vanders, of course—and into Harlow’s, in hopes of bringing “Reneducation” okilly dokilly’s new album, howdilly twodilly, releases March 29. check out to the masses. okilly dokilly sunday, february 10 at harlow’s restaurant & Nightclub. show “Reneducation,” a new single for the band’s starts at 8pm. tickets are $15-18. for show info, visit harlows.com. upcoming second record, Howdilly Twodilly, is

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It’s a strange experience witnessing STOMP in 2019. Nearly three decades have passed since the dance-percussion show created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas first premiered in Edinburgh in 1991. In that time, STOMP has become a worldwide phenomenon, sweeping brooms and banging garbage cans all over the world. While nightly improvisation keeps it fresh, STOMP still seems at home in its ’90s aesthetic and sensibility.

From the grunge-inspired clothes to the sitcom-y relationships between cast members, the show feels like the product of a bygone era, when people worked in video rental stores and Pogs were a thing.

A scene where several performers read newspapers (and rustle, crumple and tear them up) feels very “of its time” now that we live in an age of digital media, with devices that whistle and chirp all on their own. If STOMP were any other show, it might have introduced a smartphone segment to stay relevant. Fortunately, STOMP isn’t any other show.

Its relationship to the texture of sound is what helps it stand the test of time. The precision of movement and rhythm achieved from recycling junkyard treasures is rejuvenating. Add audience interaction into the mix, and the production becomes two hours of percussive therapy.

At its heart, STOMP is about letting rhythm inspire what was once mundane—taking the old and forgotten and repurposing it into something new, something that will have you clapping and stomping long after the show ends. Ω 24 | SN&R | 02.07.19

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The 2014 Tony Award-winning comedic musical Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is a delightful hoot of a show, with colorful characters, a quick-witted storyline and melodic tunes. Green Valley Theatre’s current production of it is one of the most entertaining must-sees to hit the local theater scene in a while.

Much credit goes to Christopher Cook, the show’s combined director, costume/set designer, and musical director of the production’s live, 10-person orchestra. The talented cast’s two gifted leads, the bevy of musicians and the creative production crew also shine.

The plot is simple—Monty D’Ysquith (the animated Jouni Kirjola) is a poor man who finds out he’s ninth in line to become the Earl of Highhurst.

One by one, the D’Ysquith heirs (all played by an amazingly transformative Bob Roe) die of unusual causes—each death moving Monty closer to a large inheritance. Jennifer Zimny and Corley Pillsbury play supporting love interests with aplomb.

The 1920s Westminster Presbyterian Church is the perfect stage site for the show’s old-fashioned dramatics and theatrics. The costumes are periodperfect, and the stage design is era-appropriate with plywood cutouts and hanging backdrops.

Before the show, Cook stands in front of the red-velvet curtains, declaring that the “oldschool musical is not dead—it’s alive, well and vibrant”—all true, thanks in particular to this —Patti RobeRts Green Valley production.

Gentleman’s Guide to Love and murder: fri 8pm, sat 8pm, sun 7pm; through 2/24; $20; westminster Presbyterian church, 1300 n street; greenvalleytheatre.com.

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Though filled with tender moments, thoughtful reflections and some lovely prose, The Guardians isn’t quite ready for prime time. However, it explores a topic sure to stir the hearts and concerns of parents. Fri 8pm, Sat 8pm,

Sun 2pm; Through 2/16; $18$20; Resurrection Theatre,

promise of $10,000—for a comedy, there seemed to be too many straight-man characters, which allowed Tara Sissom and Jason Kuykendall to completely steal the show with their hilarious character choices.

Thu 8pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 5pm & 9pm, Sun 2pm, Tue 6:30pm, Wed 2pm & 6:30pm; Through 2/17; $33-$47;

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Featuring a small cast of two, minimal story lines, sets and costumes, this madcap musical mystery works when you accept the fact that the show is campy, the story quirky, the musical numbers corny, and the ending comes before the whole thing becomes tiresome. Thu 7pm, Fri 8pm,

Juno and the Paycock focuses on the Boyle family struggling in the squalor of a Dublin tenement. It takes a while for this production to find the right rhythm, but once it does, the audience is effectively pulled into the family drama. Fri 8pm, Sat

8pm, Sun 2pm; Through 2/17; $15-$20; California Stage,

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This Pulitzer Prizewinning drama about a brilliant professor of English who struggles to understand the life and death process of ovarian cancer with the same intelligence and wit she has applied to studying the poetry of John Dunne is an outstanding piece of theater. Beth Edwards stars and Karen Bombardier directs. Thu 8pm, Fri 8pm, Sat

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Keith Lowell Jensen will be performing, and here sports a truly formidable beard.

Jensen plays Harris Not for Rehire is Keith Lowell Jensen’s newest comedy album. It’s the local comedian’s sixth, to put a number to it. The content follows Jensen’s varied career enterprises throughout his life, in venues ranging from the golf course to the house of Colonel Sanders himself: a KFC. This night doubles as a live recording of everything that happens during the show. Every sneeze that lands on the mic will be etched into the annals of history—unless The Man edits it out. Come hear Jensen’s poignant stories, and maybe catch a sneeze or two. Sat 2/9, 8pm $18-$39; Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom; (916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net.

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From México with love Taqueria Hecho en Mexico 6036 Stockton Boulevard, Suite 100; (916) 476-3683 Good for: Authentic Mexican staples Notable dishes: Chamorro de Puerco plate, carnitas everything

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Do you have that friend who does everything well? She’s a great cook who throws perfect dinner parties, an involved mom with adorable kids and a glamorous career woman?

Taqueria Hecho en Mexico is kind of like that friend, but with carnitas, tortas and ceviche.

Hecho is part of a small chain, all located in Central Valley cities, and it has the efficiency of a chain, but with homey touches. It has handmade corn tortillas for some dishes, and enthusiastic handwritten signs touting the daily specials and new additions. (“We now have champurrado!—its thick, cinnamon-laced version is perfect on a cold day.)

The menu is large and encompasses everything from seafood (entrée plates both cooked and raw), breakfast, soups and the usual tacos, tortas and enchiladas, as well as some unique specials.

On one visit, Tacos de Seso ($1.99) are on order and even though the chalky, wobbly texture of beef brains is challenging to some, those who grew up eating them will likely be happy to encounter this somewhat rare dish.

Even rarer than brains on local menus is the Chamorro de Puerco, or pork shank plate ($12.99). The dramatic, bone-in presentation is equaled by the surprising, tart-tang of the red sauce. Flake some tender flesh off the bone, scoop up some sauce and make a taco with a rustic corn tortilla for one of the best dishes at any Mexican restaurant in Sacramento.

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Hecho has a way with pork; its very crispy carnitas are second only to those available by-the-pound at La Esperanza. The carnitas can be had in a soft taco ($1.99), which comes heaped on a store-bought tortilla, or in a huge crispy taco, which comes encased in a blistered fresh-made corn tortilla dusted with Parmesan and oozing with melted white cheese ($2.50). Any meat or seafood is good in the crispy tacos, but carnitas is the best. Another good choice is the plump and soft Carnitas Enchiladas ($9.99 a plate with two enchiladas, rice and beans).

Not down with swine? The Shrimp Ceviche ($5.99) is composed of whole pink shrimp rather than chopped up bits and has a light sweetness. The shrimp is mixed with diced cucumbers and onions that both have a pickled tartness.

A few soups are on offer, including Menudo and Birria de Chivo (goat) on weekends. The Pozole ($9.99) is a light and clean-tasting version with a strong flavor of bay leaf.

I’m surprised to be asked if I want mayo on the Torta Milanesa ($7.99), but it doesn’t mean that they have a heavy hand with it. The condiment mix on the torta is excellent, with moisture provided mostly by refried beans and guacamole rather than mayo. The only thing lacking is a spicy salsa, which brings me to the weak point of this taqueria.

Hecho isn’t perfect. The weakness is its salsas, both at the salsa bar and on the tacos and other dishes. All the salsas are watery and banal, with not much detectable heat. The chips are best described as “movie theater nacho rounds” and lack heft and oil. The salsa bar has fun extras such as marinated nopales, sautéed onions and a potato, cauliflower and jalapeno mixture, so you can load your chips up with those, or you can skip it entirely and just order more food, much of which will be perfect—or close. Ω

When a Sacramento transplant friend texts, “Have you heard of LJ’s Jerky from Sac? It’s like meat candy.

It’s insane,” you sit up and pay attention. Manufactured in North Sacramento, sold by mail and carried in a few Asian markets such as Longchang Market (6241 Franklin Boulevard) and Wing Wa Seafood Market (6021 Stockton Boulevard), this luscious, crisp, sweetand-fatty beef jerky ($5.99 for a 3-ounce bag) is rather addictive. It comes in original and spicy flavors, and the spicy is coated with chili flakes and quite hot. The website says the family recipe has been in use for over 20 years, and also that due to high demand, orders may be delayed. Various locations, ljsjerky.com.

—becky GrunewaLd

Shots for breakfast Pancake shot, bacon & butter What to do once you’re through the one-hour wait at Bacon & Butter, and you want both the Grilled Cheese Benedict and some pancakes? Simple. Order Pancake Shots ($6). The friendly waitstaff will set out two, tiny shot mugs: one with Honey Jack Daniels and butterscotch, the other an OJ chaser. Swallow the first, quickly follow with the second and breathe through your nose. You’ll be inundated with the taste of sweet maple syrup and the scent of creamy butter melting on a stack of fluffy flapjacks. Then, of course, there will be a nice, warm sensation in your belly—because you just had shots—for breakfast. You rascal, you.

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Valentine’s dinner for vegan lovers Hey, vegan lovers. If you feel like you have been left out of special Valentine’s Day dinner menus, Pho Fresh wants to make it up to you. The Rancho Cordova restaurant is writing a love letter in the form of a six-course, plant-based menu. It starts with roasted avocado rolls, then shrimp noodle dumpling soup, barbecue “beef” sliders, something called a Lover’s Seafood Nest, peppered “beef” and shrimp with red garlic sauce, and coconut balls with strawberry or mango sauce. It costs $59.95 per couple, so if you are looking for a way into a vegan’s heart through their stomach, this could be a winning bet. Pho Fresh, located at 10673 Coloma Road, is offering the dinner on Valentine’s Day—Thursday, February 14—from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. by reservation. Call (916) 7062523 to snag yours by February 13 and impress your animal-loving vegan bae. Because, after all, you’re an animal, and they’re hungry.

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For nearly a decade, Sacramento Bacon Fest has graced our treelined streets as an event dedicated to all things bacon. The five-day event kicked off February 6 with an opening party at Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse and ends February 10 with a chef competition at Mulvaney’s B&L, where industry professionals will fire up pork in various creative ways.

“We preceded the whole Farm-toFork movement in the city. I initially did this, not just for bacon, but to support restaurants and businesses that I thought did the right thing in terms of sourcing great ingredients, working with local farms, practicing seasonal and regional cuisines and menus,” says Sac Bacon Fest co-organizer Brian Guido.

That sentiment is shared by Empress Tavern and Mother Restaurant co-owner, Ryan Donahue, who says he believes accessibility is what separates Sac Bacon Fest from other food festivals throughout the year.

“I always like to try to price [events] not ... super expensive

because I think it prices people out of these experiences, especially when it’s something that’s ultimately accessible for everybody,” Donahue says.

Accessibility is the cornerstone of Sac Bacon Fest for Guido who says the event is about inviting people to new places they haven’t patronized before that showcase a true Farm-toFork ethos with seasonal eating and regional ingredients.

Sure, Sac Bacon Fest features coveted breweries and restaurants such as Alaro Craft Brewing and Mulvaney’s B&L, but Guido wants to ensure that people from all backgrounds attend and enjoy themselves.

“We just want to promote the bounty that Sacramento has,” he says.

So just what is Sac Bacon Fest all about?

Calling it an event that celebrates bacon is accurate, but it’s more than that. It’s a series of events spanning several restaurants and breweries throughout Sacramento. Patrons can also participate in a Skee-Ball tournament at Two Rivers Cider, a Kevin Bacon soundtrack tribute

show at The Torch Club, a bacon waffle breakfast at Bike Dog’s Broadway location or a luau lunch buffet at Empress Tavern.

It all culminates with the final event on Sunday at Mulvaney’s, where 12 local chefs will use a halfhog sourced from Rancho Llano Seco in Chico to compete for the best bacon dish. While tickets to the competition have sold out, the winner of the Two Rivers Cider Skee-Ball tournament can score two tickets.

For all involved, whether its organizers such as Guido or participants such as Donahue, Sac Bacon Fest is more than just some “silly thing about bacon.”

“Over time, I think it morphed into something more important to where [everyone is] very much looking more at sustainable sourcing,” Donahue says. “I think it’s as Sacramento as you can kind of get.” Ω

Got a bacon craving? stop by any sacramento bacon Fest event through February 10. visit facebook.com/sacramentobaconfest for more information on dates and times.

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MUSIC THURSDAY, 2/7 The aMiTY aFFLicTion: Recently, a New Zealand-based metal band toured through town. Now you can catch an Australian metalcore band, and add another dot to the bingo sheet you’re keeping for Oceanian metal bands. Senses Fail also play.

They’re from New Jersey (not an Oceanian country). 6pm, $25-$85. Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St.

eLiane eLiaS: Jazz piano meets your ears

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Tarana Burke: Me Too founder Sac State UniverSity Union Ballroom, 7:30pm, no cover In one of the most visible and viral instances of social change in the United States, the 2017 #MeToo Take acTion movement gave visibility and change to survivors of sexual assault.

It set the stage for hundreds of powerful men publicly accused of sexual misconduct to lose their jobs. Prior to the 2017 upheaval, Tarana Burke used the phrase

TickeT WinDoW CHRISTIAN SCOTT A trumpet in the

hands of Scott is pretty good—but it’s when he plays that trumpet when sparks really fly. 2/22, 9pm, $20-$25, on sale now.

Harlow’s, ticketfly.com.

JODI KANTOR One of the journalists

behind the New York Times’ Harvey Weinstein story that put forth an abundance of allegations against the Hollywood producer, Kantor will be speaking about her experiences as an investigative reporter. 3/4, 7pm, $12.50$65, on sale now. Mondavi Center in Davis, tickets.mondaviarts.org.

RON PAUL Proponent of abolishing the

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SACRAMENTO JEWISH FILM FESTIvAL Get your tickets now for

this multi-day festival, featuring recent films and nine different focal themes chronicling the Jewish experience. 3/7-

3/10, various times, $50-$80, on sale now.

Crest Theatre, crestsacramento.com.

THE 2019 FLY FISHINg ISHINg FILM TOUR The wait is over—almost, anyway—for the best new films about fly fishing all over the world. 4/11, 7:30pm, $20, on sale now. Crest Theatre, crestsacramento.com.

NICKY JAM Reggaeton

rock star, and proud neck tattoo owner will play. 4/18,

8pm, $66.25-$145.75, on sale now. Bill Graham Auditorium in San Francisco, ticketmaster.com.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD The Grammywinning artist will stop by, sponsored by her own fitness apparel brand: CALIA— sold exclusively at Dick’s Sporting Goods.

5/14, 7pm, $40-$275, on sale now. Golden 1 Center, ticketmaster.com.

MICHAEL BUBLé Did

you catch that Super Bowl commercial with Bublé?

Hilarious—and great marketing

by Bubly flavored sparkling water. 6/10, time and cover TBa, on sale 2/11. Golden 1 Center, ticketmaster.com.

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Tarana Burke founded the original Me Too movement.

in this night of performance from the Brazilian jazz piano sensation with Grammy Awards. 7pm, $60. Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts, 2700 Capitol Ave.

MYa: Grammy Award winner and R&B singer extraordinaire (though not a SAMMIES nominee) will be performing. 7pm, $25-

$28. Harlow’s, 2708 J St.

The ouTSiDe TRack: The Celtic experience is what you’ll be privy to at this evening with the Outside Track. Expect some of the traditional music and dance that is making Celtic culture recognized more and more, I notice. 7:30pm, $24-$28. Auburn State Theatre, 985 Lincoln Way, Suite 204 in Auburn.

ShaGGY 2 DoPe: Part two of the Insane Clown Posse duo is coming to town. Did you know that, apart from the rapping careers, the band’s members have been professional wrestlers? And that Shaggy 2 Dope recently was in the news for attempting to dropkick Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst? 7pm, $20$25. Holy Diver, 1517 21st St.

FRIDAY, 2/8 The GReen: It’s the Going Up Winter tour from this Hawaiian reggae band. Get together with the Green and Eli-Mac for a wintry wonderland of smooth tunes. 7pm, $20. Ace of Spades, 1417 R St.

haRRiS RuDMan: It’s time for Love Town, a collection of local music with all your favorite artists, including Rudman, Brian Lentz, Esquire Ali & Worldcoast—and that’s not all. There’s also SAMMIES-nominated artist Lillian Frances and SAMMIESnominated artist Nate Curry. 8pm, $13. Holy Diver, 1517 21st St.

JoSh WaRD: Ward is on his way to Sacramento, fresh off his 2016 placing in the Top 200 Songs by Texas Artist. His “Somewhere Between Right & Wrong” came in at number 47 in the contest administered by the Texas Regional Radio Report—so don’t miss out! 9pm, $12-$15. Harlow’s, 2708 J St.

SATURDAY, 2/9 aLo: Dave, Lebo, Steve and Zach (of rock band Animal Liberation Orchestra) are not going to let you down. Well, Steve might, but definitely not Lebo. I can’t speak for Dave. Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, a country band, is also playing. 9pm, $25$30. Harlow’s, 2708 J St.

BRieFcaSe BLueS BRoTheRS: Michael St. John and Marten Benatar star as living tributes to the Blues Brothers. Billed as “the only tribute to ‘Jake and Elwood’ that has

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been in existence since 1983,” this pair of performers fit their own very specific bill.

Come see the Belushi/Aykroyd team, minus Belushi/Aykroyd. 9:30pm, $10-$15. Opera House Saloon Roseville, 411 Lincoln St. in Roseville.

DRakePaRTY.neT PReSenTS Fake LoVe: If you’re a fan of Drake but don’t want to wait for the performer to tour somewhere near here, this is potentially the next best thing. It’s a Drake-themed party with all the songs, cocktails, masks and other things you’d expect from such a going-on. 8pm, $18. Ace of Spades, 1417 R St.

FoLSoM Lake SYMPhonY: The symphony will be bringing you some of the best loveydovey musical pieces incredible composers could come up with in the time allotted.

This including tunes from Porgy and Bess, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazde and more.

Don’t settle for less than a symphony, ever. 7:30pm, $20-$59. Harris Center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom.

The FonTaine cLaSSic: The Fontaine Classic are, along with their standing as a powerful indie band, SAMMIES nominees (voting runs through March 12), and they’re performing with fellow SAMMIES nominee Cloud Hats, and Soulacoustic. Pachamama Coffee is a cool company, too. 6:30pm, $5. Pachamama Coffee, 3644 J St.

hoLY DiVeR’S WinTeR JaM: Engage in some heavy-metal water sports at Holy Diver’s Winter Jam. Featured bands include but are in no way limited to: Among the First, Ambers Wake, Sindria, ARTISVNS, Taking Fox Hollow and Vice Versa. That might actually be all the bands. 6pm, $10. Holy Diver, 1517 21st St.

kiSS: What is there to say about KISS? From the very surface-level details like their black-and-white makeup to their body armor and tongue usage, they’re a band that’s done it all. They’re on their final tour ever, which is named the Final Tour Ever, so don’t miss them (unless you’re betting on a Final “Two”-er Ever tour!) 7:30pm, $77$4,950. Golden 1 Center, 547 L St.

Moan LiVe: Levi Moses, 2018 SAMMIES award winner for R&B/soul and 2019 SAMMIES double-nominee for Music Video and Release of the Year, is performing that hit music, including the song “Moan” and all the smooth, titillating music that it brings with it. 7pm, $10. On The Y, 670 Fulton ave.

BanJo BoneS: The SAMMIES-nominated Banjo Bones plays “dark Americana” music. If you like Americana, but wish it was mixed with how Batman would play it, this might be for you. 6pm, no cover. Yolo Brewing Company, 1520 Terminal St. in West Sacramento.

TechnoSaic: C.L.A.W.S. is going to be bringing the San Francisco underground sound to the Sacramento non-underground for an evening of techno, shared with DJShaktHe and more. 9pm, $5-$10. Midtown Barfly, 1119 21st St.

SUNDAY, 2/10 a niGhT oF hiP-hoP anD LocaL aRT: Luix, Soulacoustic, Alpha Records and Paulitical will be performing, and a local art showcase will be doing art things, sitting there looking intriguing to a deep part of your soul. 5pm,

Sunday, 2/10

A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer The Guild TheaTer, 2pm, $25

Authors and playwrights the world over contributed stories and monologues to this collection, now to be On StAge staged at the Guild. The thread running through the monologues and stories is the way violence against women affects people everywhere. This production, brought to you by V-Day Sacramento and Sacramento Take Back the Night, runs for two shows. Originally PHOTO COuRTESy OF LindSay WiLLiamS edited by Eve Ensler, the mind behind The Vagina Monologues, local people will take to the stage to put voices to the monologues. 2828 35th Street, vdaysacramento.org.

$10-$20. Blend Ultra Lounge, 115 S. School St., Suite 13 in Lodi.

OKILLY DOKILLY: There’s nothing too striking about the metal band Okilly Dokilly—unless you count their shtick of all dressing up as Ned Flanders from The Simpsons as striking.

Playboy Manbaby is also performing, and they’re known for iconic music videos, energetic music and not dressing up as Ned Flanders. 8pm, $15-$18. Harlow’s, 2708 J St.

FRAnKIe AnD tHe DeFenDeRS: SAMMIES nominees in the category of Rockabilly, Frankie and the Defenders will be laying down four hours of smooth crooning. 2pm, no cover. Valencia Club, 2162 Taylor Road in Penryn.

mOnday, 2/11 JOHn StOWeLL QUARtet: Catch Stowell on guitar with his quartet, with bassist Kerry Kashiwagi, drummist Jack Stanfill and saxophoner Jeff Alkire. 7pm, $25. Sacramento Masonic Temple, 1123 J St.

TuESday, 2/12 MInDI ABAIR & tHe BOneSHAKeRS: Twice nominated for a Grammy Award and 2017 nominee for best blues song from the Independent Music Awards, this group will get under your skin and into the marrow of your every joint. 9pm, $45. Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts, 2700 Capitol Ave.

POSt AnIMAL + ROn gALLO: Neither musical group willing to back down or lose face, Chicago rockers Post Animal and musical artist Ron Gallo were made coheadliners. 6:30pm, $18-$20. Harlow’s, 2708 J St.

WEdnESday, 2/13 JOAn OSBORne: Singing songs Bob Dylan inspired and wrote, Joan Osborne is touring her Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan music. 7pm, $50. Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts, 2700 Capitol Ave.

FESTiVaLS SaTuRday, 2/9 FIReFIgHteRS BURn InStItUte SAFetY FAIR: The Firefighters Burn Institute presents this fair that’s fun for everyone in the family. There will be emergency vehicles for perusal, a helicopter landing,

demonstrations and safety displays and more. It’s fun for the whole family, which means it features an obstacle course.

The trick to obstacle courses is to move quickly and respond to challenges. 11am, no cover. Sunrise Mall Parking Lot, Sunrise Blvd & Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights.

tHe FOUnDRY 3RD AnnUAL gALA: Lincoln’s very own youth center is throwing the third annual gala of theirs. There will be some Valentine’s Day-themed music, both volume-levels of auctions and of course, everyone’s favorite evening meal, dinner. 6pm, $60. Orchard Creek Lodge, Grand Ballroom, 965 Orchard Creek Lane in Lincoln.

Sunday, 2/10 SACRAMentO DARWIn DAY: See the evolutionary event highlight on page 31—if you like Charles Darwin and event highlights, that is. 2pm, $5-$15. La Sierra Community Center, John Smith Hall, 5325 Engle Road in Carmichael.

FOOd & dRinK FRiday, 2/8 Veg SPeeD DAte SACRAMentO: Another lonely night, Tammy thought to herself glumly.

“If only I could go on speed dates with a number of people who share my dietary preferences!” Tammy yelled, unable to contain the frustration. Don’t fret, Tammy—there is one such event, allowing vegetarians and vegans to meet up with the intention of dating. Try it out and maybe you’ll meet your meatless match. 7pm, $30-$40. Oblivion Comics & Coffee, 1020 11th St., Suite 100.

SaTuRday, 2/9 2019 VALentIne’S DAY “COLORS” CRAWL: In yet another gamified approach to romance, this bar crawl invites you to dress in colors that express your interest in potentially getting involved with someone. Red means single, blue means undecided and black means you’re in a committed relationship.

They should probably add other colors; orange for only seeking friendship, purple for enjoying beach walks and green for being jealous of your brother’s perfect relationship. 4pm, $10-$20. Midtown.

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around, including music, juggling, comedy and feats of skill. Skill is separate from the other talents? Wow! Saturday 2/9, 3pm. no cover. 2443 Marconi Ave.

Sacramento bacon Fest Skeeball tournament Two RiveRs cideR, 6PM, no coveR

b StReet tHeatRe: Under the Jello Mold. For one night only, Jennie Fahn’s comedy comes to B Street Theatre. It’s a play about what happens when your mom dies and leaves you instructions somewhere around the house. I think I have an idea of where the instructions might be hidden. Friday 2/8, 7pm. $30. 2700 Capitol Ave.

What does Skee-Ball have to do with bacon? If you have to ask, FeStivalS you’re likely out of touch with the subtle nuance of millennial culture—just show up Photo courteSy oF will myerS early to sign up for the free tournament. The winner of the tournament gets a pair of tickets to Sac Bacon Fest’s final chef-ly, bacon-y cook-off at Mulvaney’s. The fest continues through the weekend with bacon-themed feasts and fun, but kick it off with an arcade game totally unrelated to the food. 4311 Attawa Avenue, facebook.com/SacramentoBaconFest/events.

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Saturday, 2/9 dRaG RaCinG and Hot RoddinG Film FeStival: Throbbing engines scream at the top of their lungs, changing high-octane fuel into kinetic energy and a whole bunch of heat. Cars: the cheetahs of the streets.

This festival celebrates two specific kind of those cheetahs, namely the drag racing ones and the hot rods. With two feature length films and one short film, this festival brings the viewer into the driver’s seat of excitement. 11:30am, $15-$41. Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main St. in Sutter Creek.

CRab Feed!: Crabs: Is there anything they can’t do? Aside from their long-scuttling residency on this planet and chitin-coated carapaces, they’ll also bring a community together to support a valuable resource: the Sierra 2 Center. They will be eaten at this event, to be clear, as will pasta, bread, salad and more. 6pm, $50-$450. Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th St.

GinGeR eliZabetH CHoColate paiRinG: The problem with beer is you can’t eat anything with it. Well, that was the problem. Now, thanks to this exhaustive collaboration between Ginger Elizabeth and New Helvetia, you can eat something along with your beer: chocolate. You’ll get four beers in one flight and four candies that pair with the drink fare. noon, $22-$25. New Helvetia Brewing Co., 1730 Broadway.

comedy pUnCH line: Doug Loves Movies. The Doug Benson panel podcast about movies is coming you way with a unique cast of characters. Sunday 2/10, 4:20pm. $20. Sacramento Comedy Showcase. See what kind of Sacramento Comedy will be showcased this evening—no two evenings are quite alike! Wednesday 2/13, 8pm. $12. 2100 Arden Way, Suite 225.

Stab! Comedy tHeateR: I Know What You Meme. Get the memes you so desperately meme at this memening of memes and also memes. It’s the most social media savvy comedy evening you’ll have ever experienced. Saturday 2/9, 8pm. $7. Phil My Heart Podcast. Drew Absher and Parker Newman share their Dr. Phil podcast live with the audience. Saturday 2/9, 10pm. $5. 1710 Broadway.

a betteR liFe: This film series based on Jacob Lawrence’s exhibition, History, Labor, Life, strives to put faces to the struggle for the American dream. A Better Life follows the pursuits of an illegal immigrant trying to survive and thrive in the face of enormous challenges. Register in advance. 6:30pm, $8$16. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St.

Friday, 2/8

SaCRamento Comedy Spot: The Art Critique Comedy Show. Comedy critique has never been this boisterous and exciting. Bring your best laughter attitude to laugh as well as possible at this art auction mayhem. Saturday 2/9, 7:30pm. $15-$20. 1050 20th St., Suite 130.

2019 oSCaR nominated SHoRt FilmSanimation: Catch the animated short films that got the Oscar-nom nod in advance of the Oscars proper. There are five shorts that will be presented, telling stories of animals, sentient food, old age, encouragement and divorce. See what filmmakers can make you feel in 15 minutes or less. 7:30pm, $14. Crest Theatre, 1013 K St.

on StaGe aRCade libRaRy: Magical Mary Music, Juggling, Comedy, and Feats of Skill. Get yourself all of the best performance factors

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Broadway Sacramento presents STOMP. Broadway Sacramento brings you the riproaring, broom-sweeping, garbage-canning, paper-ripping fun without any of that dialogue you’re so used to. Peep the review on page 24. through 2/10. $21-$85. 1400 J St.

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Kennedy GalleRy: The Collective Works of Steve Memering. Steve Memering’s works flood the exhibit at the Kennedy Gallery for the month of February. through 3/2. no cover. 1931 L St.

ReClUSe aRtS: A Midwinter Night’s Dream.

This showcase of winter artwork spotlights 20 different artists and their work. Stop by for one night of mingling, purchasing, consuming and appreciating artwork. Friday 2/8, 7pm. no cover. 1817 5th St.

Union Hall GalleRy: Kathryn Mayo. Second Saturday brings the images Mayo creates to this gallery, featuring artwork and portraits of people through the lens of history. Saturday 2/9, 6pm. no cover. 2126 K St.

tHe GUild tHeateR: A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer. This production, brought to you by V-Day Sacramento and Sacramento Take Back the Night, features a number of stories and monologues from authors and diverse voices—see event highlight on page 29. through 2/16. $25. 2828 35th St.

Ultimate teRRoR SCReam paRK: Valentine Haunt. Spend Valentine’s Day the way St. Valentine wanted you to spend it: screaming your guts out while monsters chase you and your beau. Catch three limited edition terror evenings, and make this a Valentine’s Day to remember. 7pm. through 2/14. $27.99$37.99. 4909 Auburn Blvd.

muSeumS FolSom City Zoo SanCtUaRy: Owl Be Your Valentine. Make a valentine for a zoo animal at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. Inquire further in the calendar for further animalvalentine delivery. Sunday 2/10, 10am. $6-$7. 403 Stafford St. in Folsom.

SaCRamento Zoo: I Heart Sacramento Zoo. Spend some mental and emotional energy on the Sacramento Zoo, with Valentine’s Day themed animal activities. Sunday 2/10, 9am. $11.50-$16.50. 3930 W. Land Park Drive.

WeStminSteR pReSbyteRian CHURCH: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder. See the review of this hilarious murder-comedy on page 24—spoiler alert, it got a very good score on the one-to-five scale. Higher than 4. through 2/24. $20. 1300 N St.

art bRoad Room: Galentine’s Day Gallery Show.

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as well as artwork. Saturday 2/9, 6pm. no cover. 3330 Folsom Blvd., Suite C.

Broad Room hosts a gallery show by 20 different Californian womxn artists. There will be snacks and drinks by donation. Friday 2/8, 7pm. no cover. 2311 S St., Suite 3.

inteRo SaCRamento CentRal: Second Saturday Art Walk with Mike Petzold and Jonathan Lowe. Petzold and Lowe share their artwork. Expect drinks and appetizers,

BooKS Friday, 2/8 FRiendS oF tHe aRden-dimiCK libRaRy CommUnity booK Sale: A book is a powerful thing. With it, one may become educated, commit to bettering one’s self in a plethora of ways. Here, strolling amid an abundance of novels and books alike, one can find incredible deals on these powerful pages that can change one’s life. With a $5 bag sale on Sunday and other sales the prior two days, it’s a wonderful chance to better yourself and provide much-needed funds to the Arden-Dimick Library’s programs. noon,

no cover. Arden Dimick Library Community Room, 891 Watt Ave.

Saturday, 2/9 StoRieS on StaGe oFFSite event: Jamel Brinkley and Nick White are headed your way for a night of bookly readings.

Brinkley’s novel A Lucky Man and White’s novel Sweet & Low will be read for your enjoyment. 7pm, $26. Avid Reader, 617 Second St. in Davis.

SPortS & outdoorS Saturday, 2/9 nia-danCe, yoGa, CHi GonG and aiKido: Get active with this powerful conglomerate of some of the most soulful forms of exercise: dance, yoga, Chi Gong and Aikido. 11am, $10-$12. Lotus Garden Yoga Annex, 9739 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite B in Fair Oaks.

US QUidditCH WeSt ReGional CHampionSHipS: Turn your gaze downward and see the event highlight for this Quidditch championship. 9am, no cover. Maidu Regional Park, 1550 Maidu Drive in Roseville.

valentine RUn/WalK-RaCe FoR JUStiCe: Hop to it—justice isn’t going to run for itself, you have to run for it. With a variety of lengths for you to choose from and benefiting Legal Services of Northern California, this run/ walk seeks to give the gift of justice for Valentine’s Day. 7am, $27-$40. Country Club Plaza Mall (Back Parking Lot), 2310 Watt Ave.

Sunday, 2/10 CRitteR CoRneR valentine’S day edition: There are a number of animals living in the Effie Yeaw Nature Center—as Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, you, a member of the public, are invited to craft Valentine cards for those very animals. They will appreciate it. 1:30pm, no cover. Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenza Way in Carmichael.

Saturday, 2/9-Sunday 2/10 US Quidditch West Regional Championships Maidu Regional PaRk, 9aM, no coveR

Brooms are tucked between legs religiously; every player on the pitch has one of the disappointingly gravity-bound brooms nestled as they run around, tossing quaffles into hoops and throwing bludgers, all while the seekers seek the snitch. It may sound like just a fantasy, but some fantasy SpoRtS & oUtdooRS sports apparate into existence—like this one. Come see the 12 best collegiate teams in the West take to their non-flying brooms.

Interested youths can even learn to play the sport at a free clinic. 1550 Maidu Drive in Roseville, usquidditch. org/events/view/west-regional-championship-2019.

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Sacramento Darwin Day John Smith hall at la Sierra Community Center, 2pm, $5-$15

Ocean water sprayed off the bow of the HMS Beagle—aboard that famed ship was Charles Darwin (yes, FeStivalS that Charles Darwin) on a five-year survey that would give him opportunity and a penchant for changing science as the world knew it. Celebrate the life and work of Darwin at this event with exhibitors of science; a presentation from professor of evolution and ecology at UC Davis, Richard K. Grosberg; along with birthday cake. 5325 Engle Road, sacdarwinday.org.

TaKE aCTIOn THuRSday, 2/7 taRaNa BURKe ‘Me tOO’ MOveMeNt: See the event highlight on page 28, featuring the founder of the MeToo movement supporting Black History Month. 7:30pm, no cover. Sacramento State University Ballroom, 6000 J St.

FRIday, 2/8 RiPaRiaN ReStORatiON DaY at WaKaMatSU FaRM: Want to take some action in the form of keeping the green corridor area surrounding the river maintained?

Bring gloves and water and be ready to work. 10am, no cover. American River Conservancy, 348 State Highway 49 in Coloma.

SaTuRday, 2/9 SaC aCtiviSt SCHOOl aWaRD CeReMONY: Sol Collective’s Sac Activist School honors the activists who have been on the forefront of changing the culture in Sacramento and helping communities that need help.

This year they honor a number of people, including Ebony Ava Harper, Cha Vang, Malaki Seku Amen, Cleo Cartel, Ta Karra, Ruth Ibarra and Gloria Arroyo. 6pm, no cover. Sol Collective, 2574 21st St.

TuESday, 2/12 lOCal aDvOCateS CONFRONt tHe iMMiGRatiON POliCY CRiSiS: This panel of activists discusses the crises facing immigrants in the United States, specifically the children of refugee-seekers who have been detained and the laws surrounding that situation. 5:30pm, $5-$15. McGeorge School of Law, 3200 5th Ave.

ORaNGe DaY eveNtS at tHe CaPitOl: Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month is February, and Orange Day demands a stop to teen dating violence. There will be young people sharing their thoughts on the issues, and this day encourages legislators and allies to commit to helping the situation. 10am, no cover. State Capitol, 1303 10th St.

CLaSSES THuRSday, 2/7 CONNeCtiNG WitH YOUR CHilD iN a DiGital aGe: Bathed in an unearthly glow, Brendan

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sat with arms outstretched, cradling his smartphone. His mother, Karen, stood nearby, tired and distraught at the widening gulf between her and her son. Fret not, Karen—just come to this workshop to strengthen your relationship with Brendan, led by Marlon Morgan and Jeremiah Aja, counselors and experts. 6pm, no cover. Whitney High School, Multi-Purpose Room in Rocklin.

BeGiNNeR’S CaMPiNG WORKSHOP: Shivers run through your body like clockwork; it’s darn cold and your camping trip is listing.

If only you’d taken in a workshop that ran you through the basics of setting up tents, choosing sleeping bags and gaining preliminary skill. Well, that’s what this workshop is. 6:30pm, $10-$20. Folsom REI, 2425 Iron Point Rd in Folsom.

SaTuRday, 2/9 DeSiGN & DRaW DRaGONS SeRieS: Flames erupt from a terrible maw, snapping between the hardened, enormous teeth and around scaly skin. Luckily, this fearsome dragon is trapped in another dimension; on a piece of paper. Julia Stagg will lead classes on how to create these mythical creatures— potentially by using consummate ‘V’s. 2pm, no cover. North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library, 2109 Del Paso Blvd.

FRee COlleGe PlaNNiNG WORKSHOP FOR GiRlS 8tH-12tH GRaDe: Breathe deep. It’s your first day on campus—the college of your dreams. Frisbees glide overhead, and you’re floating on a cloud of educational goals.

Freeze. You’re not there yet; you’ve got to plan for it, and this workshop for girls held

by The Dream Academy by Spiritual Boss Chick helps you get there. 1pm, no cover. The Urban Hive, 1601 Alhambra Blvd.

Experience México at its Best Inspired by rich Mexican culture, we offer an experience like no other.

veGaN RaMeN WORKSHOP: Broth swirls and steam rises in savory plumes, carrying aromas reticent and fermented. Sawako Ama leads a cooking class to walk you through crafting a vegan ramen meal, with tastings and toppings and noodle time. 11am, $45-$55. Community Learning Center & Cooking School, 2820 R St.

Sunday, 2/10 WHY GROW FOOD: A squirrel scampers onto a plot of dirt—your plot of dirt, growing your food. Chanowk Yisrael, local urban farmer extraordinaire, will share his experiences growing his own food with you. 1pm, $5. Yisrael Family Farm, 4625 44th St.

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THURSDAY 2/7 ArmAdillo music

207 F ST., (530) 758-8058

BAdlAnds

Poprockz 90s Night, 7pm, no cover

2003 k ST., (916) 448-8790

FRIDAY 2/8

SATURDAY 2/9

According to Bazooka, 6:30pm, no cover

Bronsen Vidas, 7pm, no cover

Fierce Fridays, 7pm, call for cover

Spectacular Saturdays, 7pm, call for cover

BAr 101

Brent Walsh, Dwellings, Demon in Me and more, 7pm, $10

cApiTol GArAGe

Capitol Fridays, 10pm, no cover before 10:30pm

Dinner and a Drag Show, 7:30pm, $5-$25

Boot Scootin’ Sundays, 8pm, $5

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2019 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animation, 7:30pm, $14

Meateater Live Podcast, 8pm, $28$146.50

2019 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Live Action, 3:30pm & 7pm, $14

Pool Party, 9pm, no cover

1500 k ST., (916) 444-3633 1013 k ST., (916) 476-3356

FATher pAddY’s irish puBlic house

Kent & Cavileer, 6pm, call for cover

Cahersiveen, 8pm, call for cover

The Teds, 8pm, call for cover

Sci Tech Knights Landing School Fundraiser, 5pm, T, call for cover

Irish Jam Session with Stepping Stone, 9pm, no cover

The Bad Barnacles and the New Crowns, 9pm, $5

Trans Takeover w/ Temple K. Kirk, Alice Tuna and more, 9pm, $5-$10

Open-Mic Night, 7:30pm, M, no cover

College Night, 10pm, call for cover

Adam Aldama & Brett Sackett Acoustic Trio, 9pm, call for cover

Power Play, 9pm, $7

Josh Ward, Walt Hoyt and Stephan Hogan, 9pm, $12-$15

ALO and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, 9pm, $25-$30

Okilly Dokilly and Playboy Manbaby, 8pm, $15-$18

Post Animal, Ron Gallo and Stuyedeyed, 6:30pm, T, $18-$20

Happy Hour, noon, no cover

Bill Mylar’s Hippie Hour, 5pm, no cover

Shitshow Karaoke, 8pm, M, no cover; Record Roundup, 8pm, T, no cover

Trivia Night, 7:30pm, no cover

Robert Kuhlmann, 5pm, T, no cover

hAlFTime BAr & Grill

5681 lONETREE blvD., ROcklIN, (916) 626-3600

hArlow’s

2708 J ST., (916) 441-4693

hideAwAY BAr & Grill

2565 FRANklIN blvD., (916) 455-1331

hiGhwATer

holY diVer

Shaggy 2 Dope, Ouija Macc, Manic and BrainDeaf, 7pm, $20-$25

kupros

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There are some concerns about hemp. Cross-pollination between hemp and cannabis plants is one of them, said Hezekiah Allen, a longtime hemp and cannabis activist and founder of Emerald Grown, a new independent California cannabis farmers cooperative.

“I certainly hope and expect California Fiber from hemp farmers to embrace hemp. This will stalks can be used undoubtedly cause challenges,” Allen to make paper, concrete, and says. “Since hemp and cannabis are the other industrial same species, the two can cross-pollinate materials. one another and that reduces the value of both crops significantly. That said, the potential benefits of hemp are many and I’m definitely looking forward to this new era with excitement, anticipation and a bit of hope.”

He adds that while hemp pollen can travel up to 30 miles, it is also possible to grow cannabis and hemp within a few miles of each other.

“Topography is a good defense against With the farm bill signed into law, hemp—and its many uses—is on pollen. Similar conditions to those that the horizon for farmers nationwide people used to hide from helicopters may prove to be an asset in the era of pollen as well, although it could prove really

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Legendary cannabis activist Jack Herer, He said that cannabis can be a moneychemicals or fertilizers. In fact, hemp in December, President Donald trump the man most people consider the prime maker, especially for smaller independent plants return nutrients to the ground and signed a farm bill that included provisions impetus of cannabis legalization—and farmers, although he warns, “This isn’t a are great for the environment in to allow farmers to grow hemp. “Hemp” the author of The Emperor Wears get rich quick scheme. Now that it’s legal, general. is defined as a cannabis plant that has less No Clothes: Hemp and the you have to deal with the U.S. Department Perhaps the biggest than 0.3 percent THC. You probably call it Marijuana Conspiracy, of Agriculture. Be prepared for paperwork. reason many California “ditchweed” if you’re from the Midwest. arguably the most farmers want to get This is a big deal. While recreational, You have to be in it for the long haul.”

Last year, America comprehensive book Last year, America imported $800 into the hemp trade or adult-use, cannabis gets the most imported $800 about hemp and its million in hemp and hemp products, and is because of CBD, attention, hemp legalization is seen by many uses—was fond the market shows no sign of slowing down. a non-psychoactive many as an even bigger opportunity. million in hemp and of reminding people What makes hemp popular and cannabinoid found “I cannot overstate the importance hemp products, and the that, “Growing hemp potentially lucrative is that the whole in the hemp plant of the federal government legalizing market shows no sign as nature designed it is that is known for its hemp,” says Doug Fine, author of Hemp plant can be put to good use. Fiber from vital to our urgent need anti-inflammatory and Bound: Dispatches from the Front Lines the stalks can make everything from of slowing down. to reduce greenhouse paper to concrete, while the seeds are anxiety reducing propof the Next Agricultural Revolution. gases and ensure the one of the most nutritious foods on the erties. Its become a very “Hopefully we can legalize all survival of the planet.” planet. Hempseed oil can be used instead popular additive in everycannabis, and not just the industrial He passed away in 2010, but of petrochemicals to make a wide range thing from lotions to coffee. The crop,” Fine told SN&R in a phone it looks like the seeds he planted will get a of products such as plastics or even demand for CBD is high, and California interview from his hemp farm in New chance to thrive. Ω gasoline. Hemp also grows quickly without farmers are eager to fill the need.

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It seems that a few state officials, including State Treasurer Fiona Ma, have finally started to figure it out. On January 28, lawmakers introduced The Temporary Cannabis Tax Reduction Bill (Assembly Bill 286), which would reduce the excise tax from 15 percent —name redacted to 11 percent and completely eliminate Bruh.

What in the entire actual fudge? the cultivation tax. If this bill passes, Don’t do this. Offering large amounts legal cannabis should be a bit cheaper, of drugs to strangers on the internet is although probably not cheap enough to a bad way to make friends, and a good compete with prices in the black market. way to get arrested. Shipping cannabis Still, this is a step in the right direction. across state lines (even if both Call your legislator and tell states have legalized weed) is High them to support this bill. a federal crime. Possessing However, high taxes taxes aren’t magic mushrooms is a aren’t the only reason the only reason felony in most states, that California’s although Oregon is that California’s cannabis sales are not working to decriminalize meeting projections; cannabis sales mushrooms as we speak. the latest report says are not meeting Maybe I’m old, but back they were short by about in my day, you had to projections. $100 million. The biggest know someone for a while problem is that too many before you offered to sell them cities and counties are still large amounts of drugs. Besides, refusing to allow cannabis-based from certain clues in your message, I’m businesses. According to recent reports, guessing you live in Colorado. Why cannabis-based businesses are allowed in would I want to risk a federal indictonly 25 percent of California cities and ment over some Colorado mid-grade? counties. This is especially hard on the California has the best weed in the world. people who had cannabis businesses in Step your game up. Ω cities that have chosen to continue with their outdated prohibitionist policies. If you had a small but profitable medical grow in Placer County, you are now an outlaw. Congratulations! Never mind that Proposition 64 passed in Placer County with more than 60 percent of the vote. IMHO, any city or county still prohibiting cannabis is doing themselves a disservice. Apparently, we still need activists.

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by ROb bREzsnY

for THe Week of februAry 7, 2019 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Climbing mountains has

Take a hard look in the mirror

by JOEY GARCIA

After three tumultuous years with my girlfriend, we broke up. Through therapy and reflection, I’ve realized that she was emotionally abusive. I was pretty depressed for a long time. I’m feeling better except for one thing. I have a shitload of resentment.

I don’t want to feel this way. How do I get past my resentment?

Anger that isn’t acknowledged or investigated doesn’t evaporate. It hardens into resentment. When a relationship ends, any feelings of being treated unfairly will linger until you accept responsibility for contributing to the problem. Your part may have been very small but owning it changes everything.

Here’s one possible way that you participated in creating the mess: Did you consistently place your girlfriend’s needs and wants before your own? That’s not love. It’s codependency. She’s taking care of herself and you’re taking care of her, too, 100 percent. Who has your best interest at heart?

In a healthy relationship, your needs and wants receive care and attention in equal measure to the needs and wants of your partner. You can choose to place your partner’s desires first. Self-motivated acts of service don’t spark an emotional backlash.

Resentment starts when you neglect yourself in favor of doing something for her.

You might have convinced yourself that if you gave more, your girlfriend wouldn’t leave you. She would accept your love, open her heart and the relationship would become magic. Those kinds of transformations do happen, but mostly in rom-coms.

In real life, too often the taker exits, and the giver worries he’s to blame. Sound familiar?

Healing begins when you take responsibility for co-creating the circumstances that created your anger and resentment. So admit to yourself that you blocked your intuition when it raised red flags or told you to end the relationship. How do I know your intuition spoke up? It happens to everyone.

All we have to do is pay attention.

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feelings. I had no idea that what I did would be harmful. My friend never spoke to me about it. She told someone else. Should I apologize to my friend? I’m worried that if I do, the person who told me will appear to have broken a confidence. Should I pretend that I don’t know I hurt her feelings or should I pretend not to know she told others about what I did?

What you must do is slow down. Humans are naturally anxious creatures, but anxiety is not worth nurturing. You’re using this misstep to feed your anxiety. Instead of obsessing, take action. Contact your friend and say this: “I’m so sorry that I have been hurtful. Please forgive me. You are important to me and I value our friendship.”

Don’t say that you didn’t mean to hurt her feelings. Be gracious. Keep your apology short. Let her speak. When she does, listen.

Don’t expect everything to be resolved in one conversation. Be patient. And, be kind to yourself. We all say or do things that we wish we hadn’t. Even if she can’t forgive you, please forgive yourself. Ω

MedITATIon of THe Week “Every society needs educated people, but the primary responsibility of educated people is to bring wisdom back into the community and make it available to others so the lives they are leading make sense,” said Vine Deloria, Jr. Are you pouring your love into the community?

Write, email or leave a message for Joey at the News & Review. Give your name, telephone number (for verification purposes only) and question—all correspondence will be kept strictly confidential.

Write Joey, 1124 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815; call (916) 498-1234, ext. 1360; or email askjoey@newsreview.com. Follow @AskJoeyGarcia on Instagram for more inspiration and insights.

been a popular adventure since the 19th century, but there are still many peaks around the world that no one has successfully ascended. They include the 24,591-foot-high Muchu Chhish in Pakistan, the 23,691-foot Karjiang South in Tibet and the 12,600-foot Sauyr Zhotasy on the border of China and Kazakhstan. If there are any Aries mountaineers reading this horoscope who have been dreaming about conquering an unclimbed peak, 2019 will be a great time to do it, and now would be a perfect moment to plan or launch your quest. As for the rest of you Aries, what’s your personal equivalent of reaching the top of an unclimbed peak?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Eminem’s song “Lose Yourself” was a featured track in the movie 8 Mile, and it won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2003. The creator, himself, was not present at the Oscar ceremony to accept his award, however. He was so convinced his song would lose that he stayed home. At the moment that presenter Barbra Streisand announced Eminem’s triumph, he was asleep in front of the TV with his daughter, who was watching cartoons.

In contrast to him, I hope you will be fully available and on the scene for the recognition or acknowledgment that should be coming your way sometime soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): While enjoying its leisure time, the peregrine falcon glides around at 50 mph. But when it’s motivated by the desire to eat, it may swoop and dart at 220 mph. Amazing! In accordance with your astrological omens, Gemini, I propose that we make the peregrine falcon your spirit creature for the next three weeks. I suspect you will have extraordinary speed and agility and focus whenever you’re hunting for exactly what you want. So here’s a crucial question: What exactly do you want?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Now and then, the sun shines and rain falls at the same time. The meteorological name for the phenomenon is “sunshower,” but folklore provides other terms. Hawaiians call it “liquid sunshine” or “ghost rain.” Speakers of the Tangkhul language in India imagine it as “the wedding of a human and spirit.” Some Russians refer to it as “mushroom rain,” since it’s thought to encourage the growth of mushrooms. Whatever you might prefer to call it, Cancerian, I suspect that the foreseeable future will bring you delightful paradoxes in a similar vein. And in my opinion, that will be very lucky for you, since you’ll be in the right frame of mind and spirit to thrive amidst just such situations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A study by the Fidelity financial services company revealed that in 43 percent of all couples, neither partner has an accurate knowledge of how much money the other partner earns. Meanwhile, research by the National Institutes of Health concludes that among heterosexual couples, 36 percent of husbands misperceive how frequently their wives have orgasms. I bring this to your attention in order to sharpen your focus on how crucial it is to communicate clearly with your closest allies. I mean, it’s rarely a good idea to be ignorant about what’s going on with those close to you, but it’ll be an especially bad idea during the next six weeks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Torre Mayor is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Mexico City. When workers finished its construction in 2003, it was one of the world’s most earthquake-proof buildings, designed to hold steady during an 8.5-level temblor. Over the course of 2019, Virgo, I’d love to see you erect the metaphorical equivalent of that unshakable structure in your own life. The astrological omens suggest that doing so is quite possible. And the coming weeks will be an excellent time to launch that project or intensify your efforts to manifest it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Multitalented Libran singer and actor Donald Glover uses the name Childish Gambino when he performs his music.

How did he select that alias? He used an online random name generator created by the rap group Wu-Tang Clan. I tried the same generator and got “Fearless Warlock” as my new moniker. You might want to try it yourself, Libra. The coming

weeks will be an excellent time to add layers to your identity and expand your persona and mutate your self-image. The generator is at tinyurl.com/ yournewname. (P.S.: If you don’t like the first one you’re offered, keep trying until you get one you like.)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “Salvator Mundi” sold for $450 million in 2017. Just 12 years earlier, an art collector had bought it for $10,000. Why did its value increase so extravagantly? Because in 2005, no one was sure it was an authentic da Vinci. It was damaged and had been covered with other layers of paint that hid the original image. After extensive efforts at restoration, the truth emerged.

I foresee the possibility of a comparable, if less dramatic, development in your life during the next 10 months, Scorpio. Your work to rehabilitate or renovate an underestimated resource could bring big dividends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): We can behold colors because of specialized cells in our eyes called cones. Most of us have three types of cones, but a few rare people have four. This enables them to see far more hues than the rest of us. Are you a tetrachromat, a person with super-vision? Whether you are or not, I suspect you will have extra powerful perceptual capacities in the coming weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you will be able to see more than you usually do. The world will seem brighter and deeper and more vivid. I urge you to deploy your temporary superpower to maximum advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There are two kinds of minor, boring little tasks. One is when you’re attending to a detail that’s not in service to a higher purpose; the other is when you’re attending to a detail that is a crucial step in the process of fulfilling an important goal. An example of the first might be when you try in vain to scour a permanent stain on a part of the kitchen counter that no one ever sees. An example of the second is when you download an update for an existing piece of software so your computer works better and you can raise your efficiency levels as you pursue a pet project. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to keep this distinction in mind as you focus on the minor, boring little tasks that are crucial steps in the process of eventually fulfilling an important goal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Can you sit on your own head? Not many people can. It requires great flexibility. Before the late comedian Robin Williams was famous, he spontaneously did just that when he auditioned for the role of the extraterrestrial immigrant who was the hero of the TV sitcom Mork and Mindy. The casting director was impressed with Williams’ odd but amusing gesture, and hired him immediately. If you’re presented with an opportunity sometime soon, I encourage you to be inspired by the comedian’s ingenuity. What might you do to cinch your audition, to make a splashy first impression, to convince interested parties that you’re the right person?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Twitter wit Notorious Debi Hope advises us, “Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.” That’s wise counsel for you to keep in mind during the next three weeks. Let me add a few corollaries. First, stave off any temptation you might have to believe that others know what’s good for you better than you do. Second, figure out what everyone thinks of you and aggressively liberate yourself from their opinions. Third, if anyone even hints at not giving you the respect you deserve, banish them for at least three weeks.

You can call Rob Brezsny for your Expanded Weekly Horoscope: (900) 950-7700. $1.99 per minute. Must be 18+. Touchtone phone required. Customer service (612) 373-9785.

And don’t forget to check out Rob’s website at realastrology.com.

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