Podcasts about Downtown Sacramento

City leaders explore downtown Sacramento's future. Also, the local impact of USAID funding. Plus, Sacramento Fashion Week kicks off this weekend. Finally, the storytelling series “In a Nutshell” at the Sofia.   Downtown Sacramento's Future

Send us a textIn this episode of Brewstilled, Gina from Runnin' for Rhett returns to the Brewstilled podcast to preview the 15th Annual Capitol Beer Fest to be held on March 8th. Capitol Beer Fest is a craft beer festival that takes place at Capitol Mall in Downtown Sacramento. The event features breweries from Sacramento, the Bay Area and other craft beer scenes. There will be craft beer, seltzers, kombucha, and other beverage varieties to serve all tasting preferences. All the proceeds from Capitol Beer Fest will go to Runnin' for Rhett, which supports youth and adult fitness programs. Gina and I will preview Capitol Beer Fest and what attendees can look forward to for the 15th year anniversary. It's all here on Brewstilled. 

Sacramento, California, home to the State Capitol, also holds the title of "Farm-to-Fork Capital of the World". Surrounded by fertile farm and ranch land, the city has become a hub for fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and sustainable food practices. This movement celebrates Sacramento's agricultural roots and its commitment to bridging the gap between farmers and consumers. In this episode, host and CEO Michael Delbar is joined by Patrick and Bobbin Mulvaney, the dynamic duo behind Mulvaney's B&L in Downtown Sacramento. Their restaurant is a symbol of the city's food revolution, offering farm-to-table dishes that showcase the region's bounty. Passionate about food education and local food systems, the Mulvaneys are dedicated to fostering stronger connections between those who grow our food and those who enjoy it. Together, Michael, Patrick, and Bobbin discuss the origins of the Farm-to-Fork movement in Sacramento, its impact on the community, and the importance of knowing where our food comes from to build sustainability, resilience, and deeper connections between consumers and the land.

Recently, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership released a comprehensive strategy to address livability downtown. In the 1960's, Downtown Sacramento - especially the West End - was vibrant with a healthy population. Since that time though, it became a single-use, office focused downtown that forced people to live farther away....

Thu, Jul 11 9:43 AM → 10:08 AM Downtown SacPD units were alerted to a bait-bike activation. As dispatch relates the movements to officers they begin to saturate the area. An officer spotted the transient subject in possession of the stolen bike at the corner of H and 16th Streets. The subject was taken into custody without issue and the bike was covered. The subject was in possession of a hatchet at the time of the arrest. PSN PublicSafetyNews PSNews.us Radio Systems: - Sacramento Regional Radio Communications System

Downtown Sacramento has been severely impacted due to the rise of remote work since COVID and its effect on the local economy. Can it be reimagined? Downtown Sacramento Partnership CEO Michael Ault and local developer Kipp Blewett of Rubicon Partners

Proposed bridge park over I-5 would reconnect downtown Sacramento and the riverfront. Checking up on the CARE Court pilot program in Stanislaus County. Finally, the SacramenKnow newsletter is rolling out audio “local legend” features. Proposed Downtown Park Over I-5 A new plan seeks to connect Downtown Sacramento with the city's riverfront - by building a deck park over a stretch of I-5 between Capitol Mall and O Street. The proposal, called the Sacramento Stitch Park Riverfront Reconnection Project, is supported by the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and Rep. Doris Matsui, who has requested $5 million in federal funding to help with planning efforts. Scott Ford, Deputy Director of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership joins Insight to talk about the project's vision, and how it plans to reconnect communities. Stanislaus County CARE Court In late 2023, Stanislaus County became one of seven California counties to pilot the state's new CARE Court system - a new judicial division intended to handle serious mental health conditions and substance addiction, and address the homelessness crisis. Marijke Rowland, the Senior Health Equity Reporter for the nonprofit Central Valley Journalism Collaborative, provides a look at how the court has been working so far in its first six months. SacramenKnow's ‘Local Legend' Throughout the month of June, you'll hear sound-rich feature stories from CapRadio reporters that take you into some unique worlds and subcultures that make up this place we call home. SacramenKnow Newsletter editor Claire Morgan has the lowdown on local legends.

Join us as we dive deep into the heart of Sacramento with two pivotal figures driving the city's renaissance: Mike Testa, President & CEO of Visit Sacramento, and Michael Ault, Executive Director of Downtown Sacramento Partnership. In this enlightening episode, we're exploring the economic development, vibrant culture, and future potential of downtown Sacramento. Co-hosted by Ashley Haney, a leading real estate expert in the region, we uncover why Sacramento is becoming one of the most valuable places to live, work, and play. What You'll Discover in This Episode: The strategic visions of Visit Sacramento & Downtown Sacramento Partnership for the city's growth. Insightful discussions on the economic revitalization efforts in downtown Sacramento. The role of tourism and major events in boosting the local economy. Future trends in the real estate market within the urban core of Sacramento. Personal journeys of our guests and their deep-rooted passion for Sacramento's development. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to the series on Sacramento's value 1:51 - Mike Testa's journey and the impact of Visit Sacramento 4:14 - Michael Ault's vision for downtown revitalization 6:49 - The value of diversity and culture in Sacramento 10:59 - The inspiration behind the iconic Tower Bridge Dinner 19:34 - The economic impact of major events and festivals 28:30 - Year-round events that shape Sacramento's social scene 37:52 - The symbiotic relationship between Sacramento and its neighboring communities 45:02 - How the community can support Sacramento's growth and development ________________________________________________________________ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.  - Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​...  -   Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz  -   Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​  Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​  Website: http://haneybiz.com​  Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​   Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney - This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. #thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur  #PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento #SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor #Podcast

There and Back Cafe is a downtown Sacramento destination for those who are fans of movies like The Hobbit, Star Wars, and many others, and games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons.Co-owner Heidi Rojek is on this week's episode sharing the idea behind tthe space, which also offers paint nights, themed food and coffee and is colloquially called "The Lord of the Rings Cafe."

Bailarin Cellars is a tasting room in downtown Sacramento just a few blocks from Golden 1 Center and DOCO that offers wines from sonoma and a full coffee bar featuring Insight Coffee Roasters coffee.Co-Founder and Business Director Brianne Suacci is on this week's episode sharing why Sacramento is the perfect location for the tasting room, the types of winees offered for sale and several gift ideas for the holiday season.

Downtown Sacramento's Golden 1 Center is a normal hot spot for basketball -- given its the home for the Sacramento Kings. But this week, another form of basketball is taking over. March Madness is here -- for the first time since 2017. Here's what that means for the local economy....

For three years in Sacramento, the sheriff has been trying to expand their local jail but the community has been pushing back against the jail expansion. In this episode we speak with the co-authors of a statement published in the Sacramento Bee: “Sacramento County wants to expand its troubled downtown jail. That's a terrible idea.” Our guests are Katie Valenzuela, the Sacramento City councilmember for District 4, which includes Downtown Sacramento, as well as Flojaune Cofer, the Senior Director of Policy at Public Health Advocates. She is an epidemiologist who is focused on public health prevention and restorative justice initiatives in California. Read the op-ed in the Sacramento Bee: https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article269100612.html Follow Katie Valenzuela on Twitter: https://twitter.com/katie4council Follow Flojaune Cofer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/flojaune —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/     The post Opposition to Sacramento's jail expansion plan w/ Katie Valenzuela & Flojaune Cofer appeared first on KPFA.

Listen in as Decarcerate Sacramento Co-Founder Liz Blum and Licensed Psychologist and Sac State alumna Dr. Corrine McIntosh Sako talk with Professor Monicka Tutschka about the criminalization of mental illness and how a mental health jail annex - on which the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will be voting Wednesday December 7, 2022 at 2pm - is NOT the answer to improving our community's health.For transcription and more info: www.csus.edu/crisj/buildingjustice

What's Up People! Recap of this past weekends activities including recapping the grand opening of The Basics Barbershop in Downtown Sacramento, breaking down Lil Pumps comments on Russ canceling his European tour, why fall is the best time of the year and a whole lotta random stuff sprinkled in between, ENJOY!Follow Albert Fig On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albert_fig/?hl=enFollow On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hypocritical_AFFollow On Tik Tok: Hypocritical AF Podcast Check Out Hypocritical AF On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/hypocriticalafpodcastListen On Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hypocritical-af/id1542417082Listen On Spotify: Hypocritical AFSupport The Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hypocriticalafSupport the show

On this episode of EDGE of Greatness, hosts Josh and Sarah sit down with Bryan Washington, aka Abs, owner of The Academy in Downtown Sacramento. Find out not only the unexpected story of his nickname, but also hear how he strarted one of Sacramento's most successful spaces. Parenthood, entrepreneurship, social responsibility and more. Please rate, subscribe, and share this podcast with everyone you know. We can be found on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Topics covered in this episode: Bryan Washington Instagram: @theabs1er The Academy Instagram: @theacademytpc The Academy website: https://www.theacademyfitness.com/ Tiger DRiP Espresso James Baldwin, author Aoli Bodega From Slavery to Freedom by John Hope Franklin A huge Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley's, our Technical Producer, Bob Stobener, and Metro Edge.

MELISSA CAMILLERI started her career as a High School English Teacher. She loved teaching and being able to connect with her students. And then an idea that started as a fundraiser turned into a small business called Shop Compliment. That was 2011 and Melissa worked hard to ensure it was a success through fostering relationships and providing an amazing product (jewelry) and message (empowering young women). Through her journey, Melissa got married to husband Nick in 2015. That was followed by two boys that started the family (No. 3 is due in 2023 and it's a GIRL!). Then the pandemic hit. Melissa used the coaching leg of her business to develop what she has today called Stand for the And Education Company. Even more amazing is that she is co-owner with business partner Angela Greaser. Greaser lives in Maine and the two have never met in person. Today we get to hear Melissa's amazing journey and this amazing business she has created that truly has her stronger and better than ever!HOST STEVE BUZZARD on Melissa Camilleri |  "Melissa represents what the podcast is all about. She had an idea. Made it into a business. Got married, Had kids. And then took her initial idea and shifted into something different. She has entrepreneur written all over her. And the best part ... I love her positive attitude toward life. It shines in this episode.  Our conversation hits THREE areas: SEGMENT 1  ✨ | begins with the early days of Shop Compliment and its origin. Melissa discusses all the important pieces that went into taking an idea for a fundraiser and making it into her first business adventure.SEGMENT 2 ✨ | gets heavy into entrepreneur material. We talking about Action over Words, Going with your Gut, and the power of a Mastermind with other entrepreneurs. That leads into uncovering her new adventure ... Stand for the And Education Company. We break it down so much that I get excited about becoming a client!SEGMENT 3 ✨ | finishes strong with words of wisdom from Melissa. She does a beautiful job of providing some landmark thoughts for entrepreneurs young and old. Our Connection |  I was the DJ for Melissa and her husband Nick's wedding back in 2015 at the Firehouse Restaurant in Downtown Sacramento. Let's just say it was an EPIC night of celebration. That led to being the DJ at Melissa's brother's wedding in 2017. Along the way, I have tracked Melissa and her success as an entrepreneur. That's why she had to be on the show!The video version of this episode is ALSO AVAILABLE on YOUTUBE.  Check it out and be sure to SUBSCRIBE (this will allow you to get notified of ALL new ETB episodes as they are released) -- ETB with Melissa CamilleriENJOY THE TALKING STORY!

What's Up People! This weeks mobile episode is at The Basics Barbershop in Downtown Sacramento with shop owner/podcast alumni Jeffrey Cash. Jeffrey is an Entrepreneur, Clothing Designer, Director, and Barber. We discuss the shop opening and the process it took to get a unit, obstacles Jeffrey had to hurdle to get up to speed, and selecting barbers. We also discuss full circle moments between dating back to high school and living the things we speak into existence. We discuss how Jeffrey's clothing brand/merch coincides with the barbershop name and how he wants to release exclusive merch that would be in store purchases only. Lastly, we discuss taking advantage of the unit space for not only barbershop use but also content and creation. All this plus more, EJOY!Next time you are in Downtown Sacramento area, visit The Basics Barbershop located at 408 12th Street Sacramento, CA 95814Follow Jeffrey Cash On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreycash_/?hl=enFollow The Basics Barbershop On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thebasics.sacramento/?hl=enFollow Albert Fig On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albert_fig/?hl=en Follow On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hypocritical_AF Follow On Tik Tok: Hypocritical AF Podcast  Check Out Hypocritical AF On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/hypocriticalafpodcast Listen On Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hypocritical-af/id1542417082 Listen On Spotify: Hypocritical AF Support The Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hypocriticalafSupport the show

Welcome back to another episode of INTO THE AIRBNB, where we talk with Airbnb Hosts about their STR experience. Today, our guest is Uriel Ramirez, an Airbnb host who manages a Condo unit in the downtown Sacramento area. Uriel and his business partner launched this listing less than a month ago and are already recording to performance for their listing. In this episode, Uriel will bring great value by providing us really interesting information about the Rental Arbitrage business model and sharing with us his experience getting started on Airbnb. Visit Uriel's magestic listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/633565366798010479 Sponsored by Airbtics: the Affordable Accurate rental Analytics. Find out more at: app.airbtics.com

Reports of racism among African American school administrators in Sacramento. How downtown businesses are navigating deadly gun violence and economic recovery. Inflation impact on California's wine industry. Reports of racism

Solomon's is an eatery in the heart of downtown with an event space that hosts comedy, music, and everything else that was beloved by the restaurant's namesake: local legend Russ Solomon, founder of Tower Records. Andrea Lepore of Solomon's describes the food, events and other reasons you should pop into Solomon's next time you're in Downtown Sacramento on this week's episode.

Updated at 10:13 a.m. Why one of the suspects in the Sacramento mass shooting previously received a reduced prison sentence and what some would call a favorable plea deal. Program for veteran and first responders centered on moral injury. Local ‘2022 Tiny Desk Contest' Favorites. Today's Guests CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon shares her latest reporting on how one of the suspects in the Sacramento mass shooting previously received what some see as a favorable plea deal and how that figures into the upcoming primary and political conversation over public safety. Dr. Melinda Keenan, Psychologist and Executive Director of the Center for Post Traumatic Growth discusses a program for veterans and first responders that is centered on moral injury. She also explains how it differs from post-traumatic stress disorder.   CapRadio Modern Music Director and Hey, Listen! Host Nick Brunner and Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez release their top picks from NPR's 2022 Tiny Desk Contest entrants from Northern California.  JMSEY Lilian Frances Farrow and the Peach Leaves Coco Leilani New Spell 

Police have identified another suspect in the deadly shooting in Downtown Sacramento that left 6 dead and 12 injured. Law enforcement believes there were at least 5 shooters involved. In the special election for the Area 5 seat on the Fresno Unified School District Board of Trustees, early returns point to Andy Levine as the winner in an election that only had 11% voter turnout. A temporary teacher in VA has resigned and has been charged with assault and battery of a child after he slapped an upset 8-year-old student who spat in his face.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may feel a little far from the Bay Area, but Sacramento is home to our state Capitol. And just a stone's throw away from that building, in the downtown area, is where the city experienced its deadliest mass shooting ever on Sunday. 6 people have been killed, and at least 12 have been injured. Guest: Saul Gonzalez, host of KQED's The California Report This episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Alan Montecillo, and hosted Ericka Cruz Guevarra, Recommended listening: Let's Talk About Race and the Orinda Shooting, Nov. 6, 2019. Unpacking the Rise in Gun Violence, Oct. 13, 2021.

Downtown Sacramento businesses are feeling and seeing the after-effects of last weekend's tragic mass shooting. Downtown Sacramento Partnership Executive Director Michael Ault talks about what it was like just before that tragic event.

A look at the legal complexities surrounding Sacramento's deadly shooting on K Street. A conversation with civil rights activist Dolores Huerta ahead of her 92nd birthday. A look at Northern California entrants to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Today's Guests Attorney and former state and federal prosecutor William J. Portanova joins us to break down the legal complexities facing police and prosecutors regarding the downtown Sacramento shooting.  A conversation with labor and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta in honor of Dolores Huerta Day on April 10, which is her 92nd birthday.  CapRadio Modern Music Director and “Hey, Listen!” host Nick Brunner shares Northern California submissions to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. 

An update on the shooting in downtown Sacramento that left 6 people dead and another 12 injured. Sheriff Alex Villanueva says that the LA Times is following the footsteps of TMZ in a new social media ad. Hunter Biden's Secret Service is paying $30,000 to rent a Malibu mansion. Multiple projects that include actor Will Smith have been put on hold.

Here's your morning news: Six people dead, 10 injured in a mass shooting in Downtown Sacramento early Sunday morning; L.A. leaders throw support behind thousands of local grocery workers; Actress Estelle Harris, of Seinfeld fame, has died at 93; State lawmakers want cannabis producers to put health warnings on their products. As state enters third consecutive year of drought, regulators urge residents to cut back on water usage; Weather set to heat up; Nonprofit organization "Kulture City" has certified the L.A. zoo as "sensory inclusive". This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.   Support the show: https://laist.com

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"Political Junkie" Ken Rudin with a wrap on national politics. University of the Pacific's brand new nursing program is open to those without a healthcare background. How Sacramento's economy is fairing this season. The best music box sets this holiday season. Today's Guests Ken Rudin, “Political Junkie” and former NPR Politics Editor, with a wrap on national politics.  Dean Nicoleta Bugnariu, School of Health Sciences at the University of the Pacific, discusses the school's brand new nursing program open to those without a healthcare background but with a bachelor's degree in any field. Following the return of the California International Marathon, Mike Testa, President and CEO of Visit Sacramento, discusses how the downtown Sacramento economy is fairing this season.  Dennis Newhall, CapRadio/KZAP host, shares some of the hottest CD box sets this holiday season, including The Beatles and the Beach Boys. 

On Episode 91 of WIRED Up, the World Series got set over the Weekend, and it's the two biggest anarchist franchises. The Braves, with no expectations and Eddie Rosario, broke Atlanta's Sports Curse. And the Astros, who shouldn't have gotten punished for cheating, are making people mad and I LOVE IT!!!! Also, we paraded through Downtown Sacramento for Kings' Opening Night against the Utah Jazz!! Finally, the Jared Goff revenge game and we update our Take It Easy Pickem Pool for Week 7.____This show is sponsored by BetOnline Sportsbook. Use Code "BLEAV50" for 50% bonus on your initial depositSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BE BOLD, BE MIGHTY, BE YOU! That is the life mantra of Saturday's guest on Full Circle, the incredible Ruthie Bolton. Ms. Bolton is so many things; a mother, author, speaker, survivor, Olympic Champion, and former WNBA player to name a few, and once you hear this episode of the show, you may call her an inspiration and a positive force to be reckoned with, oh and she can SANG!!! Ms. Bolton stopped by the Full Circle studio to discuss the upcoming BOLD Speaker Series in which she is a featured speaker. Not familiar with BOLD? BOLD is a unique speaker series designed by women. Four dynamic speakers take to the stage where they empower and inspire the audience by sharing their personal stories of struggle and hope. The next BOLD Speaker Series event happens this Monday, September 20th at The Sofia in Downtown Sacramento and you need to be in the house to hear Ruthie Bolton, Bernadette Austin, Becky Johnson, Ginger Elizabeth Hahn share their stories. Use the promo code MSWANDA10 for $10 off your ticket. And guess what family, you can attend live or virtually! How cool is that? Get your ticket here: https://bold.ticketspice.com/bold-9202021 Listen now by clicking on the link below, in the bio or by finding Ms. Wanda's Full Circle Radio on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Like, share, comment and SUBSCRIBE so that you never miss an episode. Follow Ms. Bolton and the BOLD Speaker Series on social media: Instagram: @mightyruthie @boldspeakerseries Listen to the full version of the song “Dream Big” https://dreambigrb.com/ Bold Speaker Series: www.boldspeakerseries.com

We ate at Burger Lounge in Downtown Sacramento, but our journey started at Jimboy's Tacos.

Nicole McKeever is obsessed with Irish Dancing. She admits it. This obsession  has resulted in an amazing journey surrounded by this long-time Irish Tradition. Today, she is the founder and director of McKeever School of Irish Dance located in Downtown Sacramento inside the E. Claire Raley Studios. Remember Riverdance? Nicole was on tour with Riverdance for five years. She's from New Jersey. After graduating from Rutgers, she made her way to the University of Limerick in Ireland to earn her Masters in Irish Dance. All of this coming your way today on ETB.In today's episode of Experience the Buzz, Host Steve Buzzard taps into Nicole's obsession with Irish Dancing."Nicole oozes with passion when it comes to Irish Dancing. She has put in the hours. She has put in the work. And now she is giving it back and honoring her country's proud tradition."  Our conversation hits THREE areas:  Segment ONE

The guys have a conversation with Sara Arbabian, the owner of The Rind in Downtown Sacramento, to talk about the basics pertaining to wine selection and the progressive steps you need to take to become a connoisseur.

The Downtown Sacramento Partnership has a host of activities and events this holiday season that have been created or modified to keep your family safe while still having fun despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Emilie Cameron, public affairs and communications director, shares what you can do in Downtown Sacramento as we head into the holidays.

Episode 58 goes back to our roots in Northern California! We spent years doing stuff around our state capitol, so we’re giving all the highlights of Sacramento including things to do in Downtown Sacramento, where to eat and drink in Midtown Sacramento, visiting Old Sac, having fun on the Sacramento river, and some of the amazing events that will make you want to visit Sacramento. See full show notes with links to everything we talk about here: Visit our website for to check on our new TRAVEL ITINERARIES on our website: travelsquadpodcast.com/TRAVELITINERARY Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Zeina: @zeina_marrush Get in touch!  Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a travel question for Question of the Week Inquire about brand advertising

Everything we have faced as a nation has shown up in downtown Sacramento either first or with more intensity than in other parts of our region. Four local leaders join host Scott Syphax for a conversation about recovery and the

What's Up Pizzas'?! If you asked us last week we would have probably said, 'There is no way our country can get any more dysfunctional...' Well, the hits keep coming in 2020. This week we are talking about the fallout caused by the unjust murder of George Floyd by the Minnesota police and how it has affected our city, our country, and even our video games.    Topics Include: Sacramento, Gaming, Esports, Black Lives Matter, Protests, Looting, Oblivion Comics and Coffee, Super Smash Bros, Smash Ultimate, #BlackoutTuesday, Valorant, Riot Games, Metacritic, Review Bomb, Downtown Sacramento, Cory Vincent, Emmaskies, CurtisFisher, SF Shock, San Francisco, Video Games

If you’re running out of things to watch on streaming TV or favorite podcasts to listen to, have we got suggestions for you. We talked with a few people who read books, watch TV and produce podcasts for a living, and they gave us great suggestions for what to tune into during this “Pandemic Time." Listen to their picks for current news, "comfort food" selections, for kids, learning new skills and hobbies, and episodes that will make us escape from reality, connect with others, and celebrate life. PART ONE: STREAMING TV Michele Foss-Snowden (pictured in photo), a professor of communication at Sacramento State University also hosts her own podcast, The TV Doctor, in which she offers Television "prescriptions" to help cure whatever is ailing you. Her picks range from "Nailed It" and "Making It" to "Schitt's Creek" and "Star Trek Discovery" PART TWO: PODCASTS (at the 36:50-minute mark) Rockwell Felder, co-founder of Squadcast, a startup that makes podcast-creation software startup, and Sacramento podcast host/producer/consultant Johnny Flores, gave us their top picks for easy listening during these tough times. Their picks range from "Science Vs" and "Wow in the World" to "Flexitarian Feast" and "Hardcore History" PART 2.5 - Podcasts for Kids Johnny Flores asked Sasha, his girlfriend who is a Sacramento librarian, for kid-friendly podcast picks, and here's what she recommends: - Ear Snacks - Eleanor Amplified - Stories Podcast - The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel PART THREE: BOOKS We interviewed Heidi and Ross Rojek, owners of Capitol Books in Downtown Sacramento, for top book picks, but sadly the sound quality of our interview wasn't great. So we're going to list their picks here, and you can buy them from Ross and Heidi by going to their website at https://capitalbooksonk.com * Coronavirus-Themed Fiction - "The Stand" by Stephen King - "Wanderers" by Chuck Wendig * Solace Reading - "Copy Boy" by Shelley Blanton-Stroud " Untamed" by Glennon Doyle " That Is All" by John Hodgman - "Wow, No Thank You" by Samantha Irby - " Becoming" by MIchelle Obama * Travel Getaways - "From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home" by Tembi Locke - "In the Kingdom of Ice" by Hampton Sides * Cooking Books - "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" by Samin Nosrat - " Bread Baking for Beginners" by Bonnie Ohara - " Tartine Bread" by Chad Robertson - "Dining In" and "Nothing Fancy" by Alison Roman For the Kids - The "Ivy and Bean" series by Annie Barrows - "Where's Waldo? the Boredom Buster Book" by Martin Hanford - The "Dogman" series by Dave Pilkey - The "Hilo" series by Judd Winnick

After 78 straight episodes, it’s time to put the show on the shelf. This podcast has been what I describe as my “Lady Bird” AKA my love letter to Sacramento. The region has taken the needed steps of growth over this past decade and it has been a real pleasure meeting just some of the many people that make our city unique. The decision to put the podcast on hold isn’t out of nowhere. Many of you know my day job has been at FOX40 for the last 5+ years. It has been a great run, but there are some exciting career opportunities down south that I cannot pass up- I’m going to be an Associate Producer on this season of “American Ninja Warrior” and a Freelance Photographer for ABC7 in Los Angeles in between. The decision wasn’t easy as I love my hometown Sacramento, but it will be a great period of growth for me. In this last episode of Capital Success for now, I bring on a few of my favorite people, some repeats on the show. Patrick Harbison of PHPR makes his 3rd appearance, FOX40 Morning News Anchor Pedro Rivera makes his 2nd appearance, and FOX40 Morning News Weatherman Adam Epstein makes his debut appearance. We discuss my big move, Downtown Sacramento doubling in size in 2022 (10:00), why I’ll still love my Sacramento sports teams (12:00), Why winning the Lip Sync battle on Capitol Mall with Adam and Pedro was one of the best moments of my life (20:00), advice for the big move (31:00), roller coasters

In today’s episode of the Grow Money Business podcast, we have two guests from Golden Pacific Bank. Chris Boessenecker, the Branch Manager at Golden Pacific’s Downtown Sacramento branch and Joe McClure, Chief Business Officer.  In this episode Chris and Joe help explain the SBA system and some tips for how small businesses can make the loan process faster and smoother. [02:05] Chris & Joe share their background – Golden Pacific Bank’s nature of work, Chris’s background and Joe’s amazing journey to be the Chief Banking Officer. [06:12] Creativity at work – Joe shares a story of how he had to get creative to serve one of their clients at Golden Pacific. [09:36] SBA system in a nutshell – How it works, how the Small Business Administration shares the high risk of small business loans.   [12:41] Value of experience – Joe describes how they look for behind the counter experience in a particular field and knowing nuances of running a business when it comes to loans. [14:02] How SBA program started – Chris walks you through a brief history of the SBA program and how it works as more than just a loan mechanism. [18:25] Eligibility for a SBA Loan – Joe describes the requirements for the SBA loan program and some situations you can make use of the SBA loans. [26:24] Legislative background of the SBA – SBA’s connection with the cabinet and its role in administration. [34:16] Nuts & bolts of SBA loans -  Interest rates, premiums and other logistics & parameters. [38:26] Guarantees – What sort of a guarantee you’ll need for a SBA loan. [40:52] Defaults – Joe shares a couple industries that they see higher default rates. [43:30] In case of a recession – Joe’s thoughts on when things might fall apart again and how to be prepared. [55:34] Tips & tricks – Joe shares a few tips for preparing for a SBA loan.   Resources & Links SBA Official Website: https://www.sba.gov/ SBA Lending Info: http://bit.ly/34V0g9O Golden Pacific Bank: https://www.goldenpacificbank.com/

** This podcast was recorded on November 18, 2019** Our final “Policy and a Pint” of 2019 is with a former farm boy from the Central Valley who is now Gavin Newsom’s go-to guy for advice on California ‘s economy and business affairs, and also chair of the state’s High Speed Rail project. Lenny Mendonca grew up milking cows on his family’s farm in Turlock, but he was the first one in his family to go to college -- Harvard University -- where he became student body president. A Stanford MBA, a partnership at management consulting mega-firm McKinsey, and advising roles at California startups and nonprofits gave him such an impressive resume that Governor Newsom tapped Mendonca to be his Chief Economic and Business Advisor, the director of the state’s Office of Business and Economic Development (also known as GO-Biz), and, last but not least, the chair of California’s High Speed Rail Commission. Those are a lot of responsibilities, but Mendonca is taking them on — his mission now is to make Inland California the most desirable place to live in the state. He wants to raise the region’s stature in the eyes of companies on the coast, and solve some of its biggest problems around housing, jobs, transit and wealth inequality. Join us for this conversation down in the basement of Ruhstaller’s taproom in Downtown Sacramento as we talk with Mendonca about his Central Valley roots and vision, and how he plans to bring the jobs, the housing and the high-speed transit to California’s “flyover country." PODCAST PLAY-BY-PLAY * 0 to 6:45 min: Intro to California Groundbreakers, and a brief backgrounder of Mendonca * 6:45 min - Mendonca, also owner of Half Moon Bay Brewing, shares his favorite beer on tap there, and a must-visit place he recommends in Inland California (also involves yeast) * 10:15 - How growing up on a dairy farm, running for student body president, and adjusting from Turlock to Harvard University prepped him for the future * 18:05 - How Mendonca envisions the private and public sectors working better together * 23 min - The big news coming out of this year's economic summit run by California Forward, which Mendonca helped create * 26:40 min - How he met Gavin Newsom, who made him a job offer he couldn't refuse * 29 min - The disconnect between Silicon Valley and Central Valley: How Mendonca wants to better connect coastal California and inland California * 35:35 min - How concerned should California be about so many of its companies and middle-class workforce leaving for other states? * 41 min: The future of California's agricultural industry; and what local governments can do to prevent brain drain and draw new businesses * 47:40 min - Boosting education, reducing inequality there, and connecting it more closely to business * 53:30 min - The importance of digital innovation in state government, and "civic tech" as a hot business sector * 58:50 min - What can Property Business Improvement Districts do to improve the urban core, and can they partner up with Go-Biz? * 1 hr, 6:40 min - Investing in Inland California's rural communities * 1 hr, 9:40 min - The future of high-speed rail in Inland California * 1 hr, 14:50 - Hidden business gems in Inland California that need investment help * 1 hr, 17:40 min - How to encourage businesses to decentralize and do more teleworking * 1 hr, 19:45 min - Is there a problem with state legislators who lack business experience but are passing bills that directly affect businesses? * 1 hr, 22:35 min - What is California doing to boost business in the nature/wildlife/outdoors tourism industry? * 1 hr, 25:40 min - How Mendonca manages his multiple jobs sanely; and his direct pitch to our podcast producer Kaleb to consider staying in California

Hawa Sultani, co-founder of the Crest Cafe is doing big things. From business school in New York, to plans for franchising the local mediterranean favorite, Hawa is striving to make a difference in the community. We cover working in a family business (5:00), doing positive things to benefit women and refugees (5:40), the Lady Bird effect in Sacramento (9:00), what the city still needs (10:00), plans for franchising the Crest Cafe (14:00), and the potential for K Street to be the next 6th Street (Austin) or Bourbon Street (27:00).

Bay Area born and raised, Chase Me began his career in 2013. He found his love for music after attending his first music festival, Beyond Wonderland. Chase Me was inspired by BENZI and began making mashups and edits by blending different genres together. Initially, he played for various events such as college parties, weddings and birthdays. Today, you can find Chase Me performing in clubs and bars all over Downtown Sacramento in California. Self taught, he learned the skills of the trade by watching youtube videos. Chase Me aims to create a positive space for people to let loose and just enjoy themselves. When making music, he visualizes and puts into perspective, his audience. He wants his listeners to relate to the music and makes sure everyone can vibe and have a good time. In the future, Chase Me plans to start a collective for other DJs like himself who are creative and passionate about music.   Follow Chase Me Instagram: @chasememusic Facebook: facebook.com/chasememusic Twitter: @chasememusic  Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/chasemeofficial   Tracklist 1. Europe x Flosstradamus & Valentino Khan x Mammout - Final MFU Flow (Chase Me Edit) 2. Benzi & Dirty Harry x Britney Spears x Erotic Cafe' x YOOKiE - Toxic Dip (Chase Me Edit) 3. SVDDEN DEATH x YOOKiE x Tag Team x Tony Arzadon - Whoomp Behemouth (Benzi & Chase Me Edit) 4. Benzi & CRNKN x Fat Joe x Lil Wayne x Remk - Make It Smoke (Chase Me Edit) 5. ID x ID 6. Lil Nas X & FOMO x FROSTTOP & REMK - Panini Surge (Chase Me Edit) 7. Spag Heddy x Damian Marley x HiGuys x Scullion – JAMROCK ZOOM (Chase Me VIP Edit) 8. DJ Snake & Eptic x Benzi x TNGHT x NXSTY & UNKWN - Southside Goo (Chase Me Edit) 9. The Black Eyed Peas x Woogie - Time Of My Gat Down (Chase Me Edit) 10. Rick Ross - BMF (So Dope Bootleg) 11. G Jones & RL Grime x Rae Sremmurd & Yellow Claw - Throw Sum Head (Chase Me Edit) 12. DJ Scene x Fito Silva x Van Halen - Panama Bounce (Chase Me Edit) 13. 2 Unlimited x Lemay & Basko - Get Ready To Drop That (Chase Me x Gray Wagon Bootleg) 14. Avril Lavigne x NXSTY & Dirty Audio - Sk8er Boi (Benzi x Chase Me Edit) 15. BenziI x BAILO & Hairitage x Sheck Wes - Mo Block (Chase Me Edit) 16. FOMO & ID x Nitti Gritti - Crack (Chase Me Bootleg) 17. Alice Deejay & CYBRPNK x BLAIZE & FREAKY x JOYRYDE - Better Off Smoke (Chase Me Edit) 18. Flipp Dinero x Oski x Stoutty - Leave Me Alone Fuccapop (Chase Me Edit) 19. Ape Drums x ID x Travis Scott - NO BYSTANDERS (Chase Me Edit) 20. Avril Lavigne x Boombox Cartel x Diamond Pistols & Tisoki - Complicated No WIP (Chase Me Edit) 21. KRISCHVN x TNGHT - Acrylics Baked (Benzi Edit) 22. Benzi x DRAM & Lil Yachty x Rickyxsan & SWRVO - Broccoli (Chase Me Bootleg) 23. Big Sean x RemK - IDFWU (Chase Me x SLICK Bootleg) 24. Dababy x Joe Maz x OG Nixin x Remk - Suge Aliens (Chase Me Edit) 25. Dillon Francis & TV Noise x Blink 182 x Shipwrek - All The EDM O'CLOCK (Chase Me Edit) 26. Bag Raiders x Eptic x NXSTY - The End Of Fury Stars (Chase Me Edit) 27. Marvin Gaye x ID - Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Chase Me Edit)

This week's featured artist is Lily Therens. We came to learn of her through her work with Urban Roots Brewing in Downtown Sacramento, CA. ⁣ ⁣ A great and inspiring story of hard work and surrendering to one's inner urban hippie despite battling against it for years. his story is another great example of your worst job impacting your drive and success for the positive and making you appreciate all that you have in life. The journey from Science to Murals is a beautiful one that I am glad to share with you this week. ⁣

Kevin McCarty is a California Assemblymember, representing District 7, which includes Downtown Sacramento & Midtown. 3:15 - Biracial 9:30 - Thoughts on round two of the debate 10:00 - Kamala Harris 11:00 - Presidential candidates  16:30 - The similarities in prizefighting & politics 22:05 - Running for office   31:05 - AB 392 44:20 - Flavored tobacco 51:40 - 2019-2020 Budget  59:30 - Legislative Softball game 

Steve Hansen is a Sacramento City Councilmember for District 4 - Downtown Sacramento & Midtown. We talk all things Sacramento: the recent pride parade, as well as local history and planning, and we talk about how Steve’s passion for public service is rooted in his modest upbringing and his own personal experience relying on the social safety net. Finally we discuss the tough issues facing Sacramento today: housing and homelessness, revitalization of downtown, as well as law enforcement’s relationship with the African community, strong mayor initiative, measure U, and much much more. Thank you to Councilmember Hansen for coming on the show to share his personal experiences and for keeping it real and having a substantive, unscripted conversation on our most pressing issues. SHOWNOTES 1:00 - Getting started; pride & diversity 4:00 - Population returning to the city center 9:00 - How is downtown Sacramento doing? 16:00 - Trash pickup in Southside park 20:00- Steve's time in ROTC, and DADT, and finding his way to publis service 24:00 - What's the plan on homelessness in Downtown Sacramento? 39:00 - What is Steve excited about, projects he is working on... 44:00 - Strong mayor in Sacramento? 46:00 - Police use of force, trust with the African American Community 50:00 - Sacramento food scene / Michelin guide

** This conversation was recorded on June 4, 2019 ** Wildfire Season is here! (Although in California, it’s now almost year-round, right?) To find out how the Golden State is planning for it, we talked with the man who is now responsible for a lot of those fire management and firefighting efforts — Wade Crowfoot, California’s new Secretary for Natural Resources. He’s in charge of CAL Fire and the Departments of Water Resources, Fish and Wildlife, and Parks and Recreation. Basically, Crowfoot is making a lot of the decisions about what happens on California lands — and what should happen to those lands in this age of climate change. Listen to Crowfoot explain what he’s planning for forest management, wildfire preparedness and firefighting efforts, and what will be different about Wildfire Season 2019. PODCAST PLAY-BY-PLAY * O to 4:40 minutes - Intro to California Groundbreakers * 4:40 min - Welcome to Wade Crowfoot's favorite places that show off California's natural resources at its finest * 7 min - How Crowfoot started on the path of an environmental-focused career; and the comparisons/contrasts of working for both Gavin Newsom and Jerry Brown at different times * 11:05 min - What has struck Crowfoot most about this job and its huge influence in the past two months since he was appointed * 13:10 min - Forest management, and how to do it in the nation's most-populous state * 17:10 min - Planned firefighting strategies for Wildfire Season 2019 * 22:20 min - How Cal Fire is using new technology to spot and manage wildfires * 25:05 min - Dealing with Washington D.C. when it comes to forest management and wildfires; and how much will California be spending on these -- and is it enough? * 28:30 min - The role -- and financial responsibility -- of utility companies in wildfire prevention and management * 33:50 min - Should we rebuild in areas hit by fire that probably will be hit again? And how to handle the town of Paradise's contaminated water supply, which will be expensive to clean up? * 37:20 min - What are the responsibilities of owners to create "defensible space" and fireproof their properties? * 40 min - How to tackle the labor shortage for jobs in forest/wildfire management * 43:35 min - What can be done to make California a more fire-resilient state? And handling retreats from areas that are prone to wildfires and rising sea levels * 50:55 min - Boosting wildfire preparedness and protection in vulnerable communities * 53:45 min - A new strategy for managing water allocation to California's rural and urban areas * 56:35 min - How is the legislature doing in handling wildfire-focused laws? And would a wildfire version of "tornado sirens" work here? * 1 hr, 1:50 min - A plan for California to take over management of Federal lands * 1 hr, 3:30 min - Should "fire fees" be charged again to rural residents for firefighting efforts?And making it easier and quicker for governments to approve pilot programs of new technologies for wildfire management * 1 hr, 7:35 min - The "people vs fish" question: balancing saving the fish and ensuring enough water for people * 1 hr, 11:15 min - Balancing forest-management projects with carbon-reduction goals * 1 hr, 13:15 min - Crowfoot plugs a few plans for other Natural Resources' upcoming projects, and its new building going up in Downtown Sacramento

Navid Dehghan is the designer, owner and founder of Extra Cheese CA a graphic t-shirt and apparel company. Navid's designs focus on the pop-imagery of the last thirty years. His draws from urban, indie, artistic, and surreal genres to create iconic streetwear. He is also currently operating a pop-up store at the WAL Public Market where you can you browse ExtraCheese branded clothing as well as vintage items he curated for the store. SHOWNOTES: Intro 2:19 - Shoutout to the @TheProud Network 5:15 - "Costume" fashion & just wearing what you like 10:23 - Balenciaga and "meme fashion" 13:10 - Spending a whole paychek on a Louis Vouton purse and a shoutout to Krazy Mary's Boutique and Heart Clothing Boutique. 19:00 - What is Supreme doing so well? 33:00 -Minding the store 38: 20 - StockX - the escrow of the fashion world 42:30 - Looking through the items in the store and what Navid likes about them. 1:07:12 - Shoutout to Matthew Mora, one of the best artists in town (in my opinion). Follow on instagram

Mark Rosso a local grassroots organizer advocating for municipal broadband in Sacramento. The idea is that the city would provide broadband to residents on a not-for-profit basis. Private companies could still offer broadband but would have to actually compete for clients, unlike the current situation where all-too many areas have only one broadband provider. Rosso is also a staffer in the California State Assembly. He has worked on utilities and parks issues statewide including Proposition 68. Locally, Mark has worked on securing funds for the Del Rio Trail as well as recently rallying support for the creation of a park at Sutter's Landing. We talk about municipal broadband and politics generally. Shownotes Intro 1:15 - Municipal Broadband in Sacramento 4:12 - Trying to return Comcast equipment 6:01 - Chattanooga has Municipal broadband - they pay less and get better service. Could SMUD do the same? 15:30 - Immigration and the Italian-American experience 30:48 - Oscar - you are in our hearts. 36:51 - The frustrations of attempting to start a business 45:43 - Why higher education is so expensive. 50:14 - The CSUS WELL is a lavish, runaway cost. Get rid of the frills 1:08:09 - Municipal Broadband in Santa Clarita. The hybrid model. 1:12:34 - Trust in government 1:27:08 - Rent control 1:31:12 - The recession in Tahoe - the billionaires were buying out the millionaires 1:38:10 - Issues are brought up in legislation for the sole purpose of keeping a lobbyists job 1:44:30 - America was an apartheid stat ein the 1950's 1:49:30 - Fake news - who is keeping the media accountable? 1:55:19 - Hillary Clinton 1:57:10 - Will Rosso run?

Kristin Olsen is a member of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors and the former leader of the Republican caucus in the California State Assembly. Her recent column "GOP is dead in California. A new way must rise" made waves for its incisive analysis of the maladies of the GOP in California. Olsen argues that the old GOP brand of opportunity for all - regardless of creed or color - has given way to extremist rhetoric, racial resentment, and a toxic national brand associated with President Trump. Join us as we talk about the increasingly polarized two party system, how moderates in the middle - of both parties - often feel left out, and together, we reflect on governance, the California Legislature, and how to craft a new path forward. Shownotes 2:00 - The death of the Republican party in California 7:13 - Crafting a new path forward 12:30 - Identity politics, cultural marxism, fascist & populist rhetoric 12:00 - Nobody actually wants to eliminate ICE 19:29 - Talking politics over Thanksgiving dinner 24:00 - Leading the Assembly Republican Caucus 33:05 - KO's take on the CAGOP chair Race 36:00- What's next for KO?

Tom Armstrong is the author of Sacramento Homeless Blog. He has spent over 10 years living, as he refers to it, in "homeless world" of Sacramento. Previously a freelance writer, Tom Armstrong provides a lucid and insightful view of the goings-on in Sacramento's "homeless world." We talk how folks end up on the streets, mental health, drug abuse, panhandling, and patient dumping by Sacramento hospitals. Tom also offers his candid views on service providers that purport to help. This is one of my favorite episodes to date. Many thanks to Tom for coming on the show. Brought to you by Cielo Acai Café in Roseville. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email gibran@sactowntalks.com. Full talk also available on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y754xl9t SHOWNOTES INTRO 1:30 - Tom is critical of Sister Libby's leadership, and how is Noel Kammermann - ED of Loaves & Fishes doing? 5:00 - Christianity & faith, and how it is used as an instrument of kindness for the homeless. 10:00 - Patient Dumping 14:30 - Group homes 18:45 - Food providers over-serving obese guests 21:20 - The women have gone crazy 25:00 - Tom isn't a fan of homeless folks with animals 32:00 - How Tom wound up on the streets 40:00 - Folks with jobs who nonetheless have to sleep at the mission 45:30 - Getting into housing 46:40 - Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento (allegedly) dumping patients at the Mission 52:30 - Sister Libby (allegedly) let a pedophile stay in a bungalow near a school at Loaves & Fishes. 54:00 - The culture at Loaves & Fishes vs. The Mission 55:00 - Panhandling

Michael Passmore is the owner of Passmore Ranch, a premium freshwater, sustainable fish ranch in Sloughhouse, California. If you are eating fish or caviar at a nice sit-down in Sacramento, there is a good chance you got it from Michael. Join us as we talk about Michael's military service, how he dropped out of law school to work a raw piece of land off Jackson Highway, and discuss all things regarding food, travel, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and local Sacramento! One of my favorite talks so far! Shownotes 1:30 - What a difference a haircut makes (shout out to Anthony @Bottle & Barlow) 
7:00 - Michael’s military service & a legacy of service in his family10:30 - The scooter accident in Bali 
13:00 - Talking travel & upcoming trips 17:00 - The east coast 
22:00 - How Michael got started 
38:00 - The trust barometer is down
41:00 - The system is rigged45:00 - Passmore’s best practices for fish handling 
51:00 - Noodling 
58:00 - Fish feed & other aquaculture best practices 
1:01:00 - California’s regulatory environment 
1:07:00 - Passmore’s Chef Chef. Have a chef cook for other chefs and see if he is a hero or a zero!
1:09:00 - Caviar club & creating relationships with consumers

At 1426 F Street in Downtown Sacramento there's a charming Victorian with a dark history. It's where Dorothea Puente ran a boarding house, taking in elderly and disabled tenants. But in the fall of 1988, Sacramento Police Detective John Cabrera and his team dug up what he called "Dorothea's Graveyard."  Was the grandmotherly woman a serial killer? Investigators were determined to find out.

Catching up with Navid Dehghen, Aaron & Johnny of The Proud Network, which is a network of artists, producers, and creatives dedicated to showcasing lifestyle, art and culture in Sacramento. Navid is also owner and creator of Extra Cheese clothing brand, whose shirts are featured at the Getta Clue Store in DOCO. Shownotes 1:00 - The Doom shirt & reflecting on hip hop 5:00 - Starting the Proud Network to showcase Sacramento 9:00 - Seasons in Sacramento 13:00 - Talking development, DOCO, entertainment, and what is the essence of coolness? 22:00 - Favorite burgers in town 31:00 - Hip-camping in Placerville and the off-map mineshaft 40:00 - Highlighting local folks for The Proud Network 51:00 - Talking Extra Cheese 1:04:00 - What's next for the Proud Network & wrapping up

Dr. Richard Pan is a pediatrician and California State Senator representing Senate District 6 which includes the cities of Sacramento, West Sacramento, and Elk Grove. We talk about how he found his way to politics as a practicing pediatrician, discuss his bill to end the personal belief exemption which allowed parents to send unvaccinated kids to California schools, discuss the dangers of influenza and end with a discussion on the 2018 legislative session and his priorities for Sacramento. Shownotes 2:30 - Introduction 8:00 - Running for office in 2010 against the author of Prop 8 14:30 - The vaccine bill 17:00 - When I was in medical school they showed us measles in a book because they thought we would never see it 19:00 - Community Immunity 26:00 - Russian Bots influencing the vaccine debate 35:00 - Death Threats 45:00 - The Spanish flu killed more people than WW1 47:00 - 80,000 people died of the flu last year 48:00 - Would you let your kids play football? 1:01:00 - Sheriff's running crooked autopsies in San Joaquin County? 1:09:00 - Wrapping up & what's next for Dr. Pan

Rob Bishop is an Australian Anesthesiologist on loan to UC Davis Medical Center and a blue belt at Team Alpha Male. We discuss how Australian doctors are trained to respond to emergencies in the outback, talk about his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, and discuss best practices for training, nutrition, recovery, and overall health from a medical and scientific perspective. Shownotes: 1:30 - Recognizing other Jitsu players by their ears 3:30 - The building blocks of success for health & athletics 7:00 - Apple watch EKG does it work? 12:30 - The indoor cycle racing scene in Australia 25:00 - Pre-hospital rescue work in Australia 39:30 - Strength training 42:00 - Strong but slow 48:00 - Lifting after Jits? 50:00 - Creatine 59:00 - Nutrition, intermittent fasting, keto, calories in v. out, carbs, etc. 1:06:00 - The effect of sugars & intermittent fasting on cancer 1:10:00 - Wine with dinner every night, a problem? 1:18:00- Ice & cryo might be bullshit after all. Heat is the new thing. 1:23:00 - Head trauma 1:27:00 - Khabib / Conor predictions & wrapping up Brought to you by eastsacbjj.com. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email lifeandjiujitsu@gmail.com

Garrett Van Vleck is the owner-operator of B-Side and Shady Lady Bar. Bill Ngo, is the owner-operator of Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine. We talk about the restaurant and beverage scene, over-regulation in California & Sacramento, martial arts, development on K St., and much more. Shownotes 1:15 - Started as the door guy, started as the busboy 5:00 - The Industry landscape 6:40 - At some point, we all worked for Paragary 14:00 - The batteries in the light meter are dead 19:00 - When ABC raided Shady Lady Bar guns a' blazin' 24:00 - Opening Shady Lady 27:00 - When you are starting you argue about everything 33:00 - It was rare that we ended the night before 4am 36:00 - BJJ 38:00 - Back then you had to do something bad to get deported 46:00 - Being an introvert in the industry 54:00 - Are all of these new entrants into the market going to make it? 58:00 - Fighting for customers, fighting for employees 1:06:00 - Open till 4am? 1:10:00 - Favorite spots for a bite to eat Mentioned in this episode: Iron Grill Henry De Vere White Simon De Vere White Firestone Public House The Wong Family The Paragary’s The Fat Family The Selland Family R15 The Red Rabbit Kitchen + Bar Monkey Bar ML Torres Michael Quigley Yohn Chojvaj Mikey Singh Hothi Cody Bartlet Cassio Werneck Manny Ray Gonzales Ralph Gracie Sacramento LowBrau Sail Inn Grotto Bottle & Barlow Fieldhouse American Sports Pub Solomon's Delicatessen Brought to you by Elk Grove Power Sports. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email Gibran@sactowntalks.com.

The day after a Sacramento Sheriff's officer is killed, Black Lives Matter protest a police conference in Downtown Sacramento.

Joe Wagoner is Executive Vice President & Co-Founder of Sacramento Republic FC. We talk about his idea to establish a professional #soccer team in #Sacramento, the Tower Bridge Battalion, and Republic FC's bid to become an expansion franchise for Major League Soccer (MLS). We also discuss his personal journey as a sports management professional and making Sacramento home after various stints in other markets. Shownotes: 2:00 - Papa Murphy's Park and the Lin Fei Fei Artspace mural 4:00 - Getting bad tattoos in college 8:15 - Slangin’ cheese 11:30 - Daunte Culpepper, the Sacramento Mountain Lions and being over-served at Bislas 13:45 - Let’s write a business plan 20:42 - The Tower Bridge Battalion 30:00 - The Major League Soccer (MLS) Bid 44:00 - Talking about arenas 55:00 - Soccer, boxing, grappling & world sports 1:00:00 - Wrapping up Brought to you by Elk Grove Power Sports. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email: gibran@sactowntalks.com for details.

Ezra Romero is Capital Public Radio's environmental reporter and host of the YosemiteLand podcast. He's also filmed multiple award-winning documentaries and has won five Golden Mike Awards through RTNA of Southern California for his radio reporting. In 2016, he was awarded a second place podcast award from PRNDI. Previously of Valley Public Radio David has recently made Sacramento his home. Join us as we talk all things YosemiteLand, discuss reporting in a "post-truth" era, and making Sacramento home. Shownotes Intro & talking about the podcast format 2:00 - Climbing Half-Dome 4:00 - The making of YosemiteLand 8:45 - A perfect time to talk about fire 12:35 - Why is Capitol Public Radio getting into podcasts? 20:00 - Ezra's favorite places to visit in Yosemite 26:00 - The rat race & making Sacramento Home 30:29 - Ezra's favorite stories he has covered so far 37:21 - How does a journalist deal with our current "post-truth" era 47:00 - A journalists job

GAMES AT PAX WEST: We sent our man on the scene, Andrew, to PAX West while our Man in California, D. Bethel, watched on the internet. Now, they talk about the games they saw. Andrew muses over gameplay quirks in Stone Story RPG and Aground, while D. reacts to the strong sprites ethic in Get in the Car, Loser! and Star Renegades. Also, Andrew reflects on a series of panels he saw at the event, all of which focus on not just tabletop role-playing games, but specifically––and surprisingly––just Dungeons & Dragons. Also, D. Bethel will be exhibiting at the 2018 Crocker Con in Sacramento! It is on Thursday, September 13th, from 6-9:30pm at the Crocker Art Museum in Downtown Sacramento. For more info, click here, or check out the Facebook Event page. INFO: Visit our website at forallintents.net and leave your thoughts as comments on the page for this episode. Join our Facebook page E-mail: Andrew - andrew@forallintents.net, D. Bethel - dbethel@forallintents.net Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Subscribe to and review the show on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Disco Medusae" by Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)* -"District Four" by Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)* *Tracks are licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Lin Fei Fei is a Chinese-Born artist whose most recent work includes the building-wide mural at Holy Diver as part of 2018 Wide Open Walls. She is also the winner of Sacramento Republic FC's "Paint the Park" competition. Her design was chosen by fans as the to grace Papa Murphy's Park. She moved to Sacramento shortly after receiving her Master's Degree in painting at the Luxun academy of fine arts. We talk about her latest murals, her artistic influences, and just generally get to know one of the premiere artists in Sacramento! Shownotes 1:00 - What’s in a name
 4:00 - Getting into Lu Xun 
11:00 - Can you be normal please? 18:35 - Why Sacramento?
 27:00 - Lot of artists are already doing the pretty stuff 28:30 - Design & Creation process for the mural @HolyDiver 33:00 - I know what I’m doing but wall is very different for me. 38:00 - Mural @58Degrees 50:00 - Shout out to David Garibaldi 54:00 - Using my art to explore the human condition

Joy Ann Pendell is a commercial queen-bee breeder. The Pendell Apiaries commercial operation - and her family ranch - was recently threatened by the Mendocino Complex Fires, which they were thankfully spared from. Despite mandatory evacuation orders, Joy dodged the barricades and went towards the smoke and fire to defend her homestead. She is a also a world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor from Team Alpha Male, having recently won her purple belt debut on the professional Fight 2 Win stage. SHOWNOTES: 6:00 - I didn't realize how close the fire was to us 9:00 - The 2012 Mill Fire saved us 15:00 - I'm not sure that my parents would call it quits 26:00 - Regulations making it difficult to clean out dead biomass 40:00 - Jiu jitsu does work. It works for lighter people, smaller people, it works for women. Joy makes it a point not to go light and show people its effectiveness 49:00 - Upcoming competitions for Joy 1:00:00 - Discussing the competitive scene around BJJ

Scott Lay is the author of The Nooner, the premiere newsletter for goings on in California Politics and Policy. Through The Nooner, Scott Lay informs his readers on important issues in California politics and policy. By his own admission, Lay is not a straight-up journalist. He editorializes, creates conversations, and brings the capitol community closer together by infusing his writing with a human touch. Because he is not confined by the title “journalist” Lay is also able to exert influence on the process, by using his platform and impressive readership to bring issues to light which might not otherwise be covered. Lay is also the former CEO of the Community College League of California, where he served for close to 25 years and is an alumni of the UC Davis Hastings school law. Shownotes 1:30 - Intro & explaining The Nooner 14:35 - Leaving to start The Nooner 27:00 - Black Lives Matter Sacramento 34:00 - When are they going to shut down East Sac & Fair Oaks and the other white suburbs that are complicit? 56:00 - Twitter & elected officials 40:00 - Scott is BANNED from the Co-op! 52:00 - The road to redemption for Matt Dababneh… 54:00 - “Allegedly” 1:06:00 - The GOP has seven tough seats in California 1:13:00 - Wildfires 1:27:00 - The ugly politics of drawing down relief funds for mostly republican counties 1:32:00 - Life takes life

Eric Guerra is the Councilmember for Sacramento’s District 6, which encompasses the neighborhoods of Campus Commons and Sierra Oaks in the North, between Stockton Boulevard and Watt Avenue, including the areas of Tahoe Park and Little Saigon. SHOWNOTES Intro - Kyle Packham and the folks you’ll meet in Sacramento 5:00 - The monetization of outrage & the advocacy groups in Sacramento 12:00 - The myth of community 18:00 - Habits of the Heart 24:00 - When you talk to folks, this is what they want… 28:00 - Getting banished from the central committee & Darrel Woo 34:00 - Eric’s one criticism for DA Schubert as an elected official 40:00 - When I was 17 all I knew was that I was going to be a farm worker 54:30 - The future of Sacramento is in its authenticity 59:00 - Housing 1:00:00 - Stephon Clarke

Christopher Cabaldon is the Mayor of West Sacramento. Together we talk about the lifestyle of public service, innovation in government, transportation, and nerd-out on the changes the future will bring such as athe changing nature of work and Universal Basic Income. SHOWNOTES INTRO 3:00 - Public Comment 11:00 - Driving around West Sac 14:00 - Gentrification 23:00 - Leaving neighborhoods alone 28:00 - Universal Basic Income 48:00 - Work & dignity 1:00:00 - Renegade Food Trucks 1:11:00 - Why can't the bus system be more like Uber & Lyft?

Hussein Silmi is a Sacramento-based serial entrepreneur. At age 19 he started his first business, a successful coffee shop in Elk Grove which he would later sell to focus on founding a tech-startup in Sacramento. Zayn is perhaps best known for founding ThePeopleOfSacramento, a viral instagram account which highlights and celebrates local Sacramento culture. Zayn started #TPOS as a way to give back, and he donates 100% of the revenues to various Sacramento charities. INTRO 3:00 - Opening a coffee shop 8:00 - Extra plate 12:00 - This new thing called instragram 21:00 - TPOS Hats 33:00 - The People's Firm 40:00 - Growing Sacramento 1:00:00 - Keeping it real

Carol Daly was the lead investigator for the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department assigned to the East Area Rapist case. She is also a pioneer for women in law enforcement in Sacramento, being the first woman to rise through the ranks and finish her career as an undersheriff. Join us as we talk about her involvement in the East Area Rapist case, chasing down leads, and finally catching him. You won’t want to miss this episode. SHOWNOTES INTRO - Nice to meet you 2:15 - They thought we [women] needed more life experience to work in law enforcement 5:00 - Our classroom was the gardeners shed in McKinley Park 7:30 - Resentment from the men 13:00 - Interrogating child molesters 
17:00 - Talking about the East Area Rapist 22:00 - All the officers said “This sounds like my case…” 26:00 - They were the worst cases I had ever worked… 39:00 - It affected everybody in the department 52:00 - Community policing 1:00:00 - South Sac

David Garibaldi is a nationally renown performance artist based out of Sacramento, CA. Building on his artistic influences such as Denny Dent, David has brought his art to some of the most prominent venues in the world, include America’s Got Talent, where he made it to the finals. He is also one of only a handful of artists to be commissioned to paint the caricatures of the Disney Corporation. We talk about David’s journey from getting his car repossessed to his rise to fame - and being confronted for coming off as arrogant in his Lamborghini. We talk about how everyone must set their own goals and carve out a path that is right for them, and we talk about giving back. SHOWNOTES Intro 4:00 - David’s artistic influences (Denny Dent) 6:00 - David’s process & the handbrake 12:00 - Do you ever mess up? All the time. 15:00 - There’s nothing to hide - Here is my process 22:00 - The similarities between fighting and making it as an artist. 24:30 - He sold out 28:00 - Arrogant in the Lambo 34:00 - Prepping for America’s Got Talent 38:00 - Harness fear & know what it feels like 43:30 - David’s mentor 49:00 - That could have been me 56:00 - Look at how they market the debates. It looks like a WrestleMania promo… 1:00:00 - Keeping Sacramento as a base of operations

Bambadjan Bamba is an Ivorian-born actor and activist who “came forward” in 2017 as undocumented.Check out TheBraveRiseUp.com for more about the rest of the podcast series and to get tickets for our live podcast taping at Beatnik Studios in Downtown Sacramento on April 25th. 

David Sobon is the Founder of Wide Open Walls, Sacramento’s mural festival. We talk about how art can activate and transform public spaces, and look at a couple of our favorite murals around town. Finally, we wrap up by discussing some of our favorite places to eat and drink in town SHOWNOTES: INTRO - How’d you get the idea for Wide Open Walls? 1:30 - The alleys of Sacramento 4:00 - How it works 9:00 - Bringing in a dozen sculptures from Burning Man 16:00 - The Lady Gaga Mural on 7th and L 28:00 - Its a little bit Kitschy but I think that’s okay 30:00 - The arts commission does EPIC projects 40:00 - Attracting Bay Area Talent 52:00 - Our favorite places to eat and drink non Sacramento

Dan Morain is Senior Editor at CalMatters, a non-profit journalist venture. He has been covering California politics and policy for over forty years, including 27 years at the Los Angeles Times. He most recently served as the editorial page editor at the Sacramento Bee before settling in to his current role at CalMatters. We talk about how publishing has changed, look back at the most remarkable stories he has covered, and discuss what is at stake in the 2018 governors race. SHOWNOTES INTRO 2:40 - Aurelio Rojas 6:30 - Is the SacBee termed out? 14:30 - The execution of Robert Alton Harris & the death penalty in CA 22:00 - The tortured candidacy of Cruz Bustamante 27:30 - Pensions 31:00 - That money is going to be used to boost Villaragosa and rip the bark off of whoever the republican is 33:00 - The republicans made their bed 36:00 - Immigration 40:00 - Ellis Island & Dan’s family 43:00 - Truth still matters & Trump is dangerous 47:30 - Whatever ails you, some politician will come around and tell you they can fix it

Ivan Ceja, the founder of Undocumedia, uses social media to spread a message of solidarity to members of his community and beyond. Check out TheBraveRiseUp.com for more about the rest of the podcast series and to get tickets for our live podcast taping at Beatnik Studios in Downtown Sacramento on April 25th. 

Barry Broome is the CEO of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, which acts as a catalyst for new economic growth in the six-county Sacramento region. The son of Irish immigrants, Barry grew up wrestling and working for industrialist trade unions in Columbus Ohio. Barry takes the difficult lessons learned from the decline of the American manufacturing sector to ensure Sacramento continues to be an attractive destination for new economic development. Join us as we talk about Sacramento’s business climate, the evolving nature of work in America, and a little bit of politics. SHOWNOTES INTRO 1:00 — The changing nature of work 10:00 - The government is not a shared economy 14:30 - Why are we short 4 million houses? 18:00 - My dad was a shop steward, my mom was a shop steward 29:00 - Forget $15 / hour. Let’s get people $30 / hour and health care 33:00 - The threats to California’s economy 40:00 - Our saving grace 47:00 - The culture of California is what makes people want to come here 56:00 - Despair & opiates in Ohio 58:00 - We were brought up to worship Bobby & Jackie Kennedy 1:04:00 - Meeting Elizabeth Warren 1:09:00 - The system is rigged 1:20:00 - Hard work still pays off

Christella Garcia is an American Judo player and a two time Paralympian, London 2012 and 2016 Rio Paralympic Games where she earned a bronze medal in Judo. We talk about her journey in Judo and the Paralympics, getting ready for competition, taking losses and enjoying victories ***INTRO *** 1:30 - There are some people that think that blindness is the worst disability you can have, but I can tell everything your about to do. 6:00 - I knew I would be on that medal stand. 10:30 - Leading up to Rio, my life was work, train, eat repeat. Nothing else. 19:00 - I can’t face the people I let down when I lose. 25:00 - Hearing the crowd cheer for you. Can’t see them. Just in front of a roar. 34:00 - Meeting Obama. 41:30 - The politics of Judo. 53:30 - You can just call me blind. I can’t see shit! 58:00 - The coolest thing about being blind.

Dan Walters is a political columnist and journalist of 57 years. His daily political column covering California politics and policy has been running for over 40 years. Host Gibran and Dan talk about California policy and politics and reflect on his remarkable career as a journalist. SHOW NOTES INTRO 2:30 - Dan Walters isn’t paid to be fair 3:30 - Dan’s philosophy of government 5:00 - Dan Walters on Orville Dam 13:00 - Dan & Gibran discus fiscal policy in the state of California 29:00 - Glenn County is named after Dan’s cousin 44:00 - What’s the craziest story you every covered? 45:00- Two aids were arrested for murder for hire?! 47:00 - Mayoral Contest between blood enemies 47:51 - What was Willie Brown Like to Cover? 51:00 - Lack of identity outside of politics makes elected officials susceptible to pressure, less able to serve the people 55:00 - Does the SacBee go on for the next 150 years? 1:12:00 - Lobbyists making stuff up 1:18:00- Million dollar Margaret

Today's Chewsday will be at Uncle VIto's Slice of N.Y. at 1501 16th Street in Downtown Sacramento. We will be there from noon-1:00pm (ish). Hope you to see you there!

This discussion was recorded on November 30, 2017. We partnered up with the Crocker Art Museum for its "Conversations that Matter" series to have a conversation about the future of the neighborhood that surrounds it -- Downtown Sacramento. It has been a little more than a year since the Golden 1 Center opened. The arena brought in a host of hot-ticket concerts and kicked off a slew of new development around it. Next up: development of the Railyards, revitalizing the riverfront, and making Old Sacramento more of a draw for the locals. But what are the plans for housing? For handling the homeless issue? For turning the still-too-many stretches of derelict buildings into something more pleasant? For parking and public transit? And making sure Downtown doesn't turn into an overpriced playground only a few can afford to enjoy? We're talking in the Crocker Museum's Friedman Court with a group of people in charge of handling these issues about what has changed in Downtown Sacramento, what has improved and what still needs work. PANELISTS * John Dangberg, assistant city manager for the City of Sacramento - he was the city's top person in charge of the Golden 1 Center's construction project, and now is focusing on more redevelopment of Downtown and development of the Railyards. * Brooksie Hughes, Old Sacramento District Director for the Downtown Sacramento Partnership - she's tasked with making Old Sacramento a more hip, happening place where locals equal, or even outnumber, out-of-town visitors. * Bay Miry - vice-president of development for D&S Development - first he helped turn R Street into one of the city's hottest nightlife destinations, now he's turning a section of K Street from eyesore to gateway to Golden 1 Center. * Richard Rich - Railyards and Riverfront project manager for the City of Sacramento - a former "imagineer" for the Walt Disney Company, he's turning his imagination toward how Sacramento can revitalize the riverfront. PODCAST TIMEFRAME * 1 min, 45 sec - Erin Dorn of the Crocker Museum introduces "Conversations that Matter" * 4:20 min: Intro to California Groundbreakers * 10:35 min: Panelists introduce themselves and share their favorite spots in Downtown Sacramento * 23:40 min: "We've gone from a valuation of $22.5 million to well over $1 billion in value" - How the City built a downtown arena without spending a lot of money and taking on a lot of debt * 33:30 min: "We can utilize all these really cool basements in these really cool historic buildings" - Turning the 70O K St block from a run-down stretch into the city's next hot spot * 45:50 min: "Of those 124 stores, less than 10 of them are T-shirt and candy stores" - Making Old Sacramento a draw for the locals as well as the tourists * 51:25 min: "20 years from now, that area could be turned into a great marina and mixed-use area" - Revitalizing the Sacramento waterfront * 58 min: "After subsidies, it's still $150,000 that needs to come from the government - per unit" - How much housing can we build in Downtown Sacramento? * 1 hr, 10:10 min: "The big upshot would be linking the two sides of the river, where the most exciting things are happening" - Smart ways for putting bikes, cars, public transit and pedestrians together harmoniously downtown * 1 hr, 20:15 min: "We're reaching the point where companies like Raley's are looking at smaller concepts that don't need as many parking spaces, delivery trucks or building space" - Putting a grocery story and everyday services in the grand vision of downtown * 1 hr, 27:35 min: "We really want to directly incentivize job growth" - Creating high-value jobs in Downtown * 1 hr, 34:20 min - "Anything we can do to create artist pop-ups within the empty retail spaces, we're looking at programs to do that" - Putting art, culture and farm-to-fork efforts around Downtown.

Robert Omoto sits with Justin Harrell the Taxi Driver to talk about creating a top ten public restroom listing in Sacramento, which he believes will be useful to the listeners.

Robert Omoto sits with Justin Harrell the Taxi Driver to talk about creating a top ten public restroom listing in Sacramento, which he believes will be useful to the listeners.