Podcasts about Midtown Sacramento

How do you lead diverse teams with differing opinions? Where do you find the confidence to make big career moves? Are women leaders expected to be nicer than men? Comstock's Women in Leadership honorees Cassandra Jennings and Yvonne Pire join us for a special episode recorded in the wine cellar at Mulvaney's B+L in Midtown Sacramento. Get to know all of our 2025 Women in Leadership (and start thinking about who you want to nominate next year!) Improve your business outcomes and career trajectory by keeping up with Comstock's. Subscribe to the magazine today. Hosted by Dakota Morlan Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan Music: Time Out by Atch (CC BY 3.0)

A new music venue is coming to Midtown Sacramento and will be shaking up the city's nightlife. Jon Gunton is the General Manager of Channel 24. He says Another Planet Entertainment has been wanting to break into Sacramento for years now...

Federalist Pizza, the first restaurant in Sacramento built aroud midified shipping containers, is a local favorite in Midtown. Owner Marvin Maldonado has a background in architecture, but a passion for pizza, and the restaurant's menu features a medley of unique offerings and classic favorites.

Send us a textDAVE DECAMILLA, the successful small business owner of DeCamilla Capital Management, LLC since 1998, specializes in investments for individuals and companies. His unique location in the heart of Midtown Sacramento at 41st and J Street sets him apart in the industry.Alongside is JARED MIKACICH, who joined the team a few years ago after an extensive career in the marine business. Dave and Jared have decorated athletic careers that have served them well in their current industry.Today, we all get an education in the investing world. It was so helpful that I decided to become a client. That's how good this information will be for you, the listener.HOST STEVE BUZZARD on Dave and Jared: "It's amazing how a conversation can change your mind. It did for me. I went in knowing the basics of investments and came out knowing that it would be in my best interest to put my trust in DeCamilla Capital Management, LLC."Our Connection | I have had the honor of having Jared's kids, Jared and Kevan, participate in my Buzzardball basketball program. Jared reached out to me and suggested that I bring Dave to the podcast. Let's say I am glad he asked.The video version of this episode is ALSO AVAILABLE on YOUTUBE.  Don't miss out, SUBSCRIBE to get notified of ALL new ETB episodes as they are released. ETB with Dave DeCamilla and Jared MikacichWebsite | DeCamillaCapital.comENJOY THE CONVERSATION!

How a new deal between lawmakers and Google impacts journalism in California. The controversial city plan from California Forever is off this year's election ballot. Finally, the Chalk It Up! Festival returns to Fremont Park over Labor Day weekend. California, Google, and Funding Journalism California lawmakers and tech giant Google have reached a deal to provide almost $250 million over five years to support journalism in California, as well as an artificial intelligence accelerator. However, the deal replaced Assembly Bill 886 - which sought to use tech revenues to fund newsrooms every year across the state, but drew significant opposition from companies like Google and Meta. Executive Director Alma Martinez and Executive Editor Joe Kieta from the nonprofit Central Valley Journalism Collaborative join Insight to discuss how the deal compares to AB 886, how to ensure the funds are being distributed equitably, and the importance of having a well-funded newsroom. CapRadio is a partner of the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative. Postmortem of ‘California Forever' A controversial plan to build a new city in Solano County is on hold until 2026, after the company behind the initiative - California Forever - pulled it off the November ballot last month. The billionaire-backed East Solano Plan promised affordable housing and jobs for hundreds of thousands of residents, but attracted questions and criticism around its feasibility. KQED Housing Reporter Adhiti Bandlamudi discusses how this proposal came to be, how the effort to get it to voters fell apart, and what comes next. Chalk It Up! The family-friendly Chalk It Up! festival is returning for its 34th year. The free art and music festival takes place every Labor Day weekend in Midtown Sacramento's Fremont Park. Rocki Solis Nelson is the organization's board director, and she joins Insight to talk about how the festival started and why money raised is used to fund mini-grants for Sacramento arts programs.  

Are you intrigued by the DEXA Scans sometimes offered in gyms or maybe you've heard of them only for bone density in senior citizens? I wanted to learn more about my body composition and so I sought out a DexaFit location near me. I learned so much I wanted to share with you too! Ken Apperson, the Co-owner of the Midtown Sacramento location agreed to chat with me all about the DEXA Scan and the VO2 Max test I had done. You'll learn why you would want to have these tests done and what they tell you about your current body and heart health. Don't wait for a doctor to suggest testing if you are curious. You can get medical grade testing for relatively low cost for the information you receive. For me–it was totally worth it! Listen in and see if you agree and then be sure to let me know if you have one done too! BACK AGAIN! Free food planning session! Only 10 spots available in the next 4 weeks. When they're gone, they're gone! I know you struggle with deciding what to eat–let me help. You'll leave this free 45 minute session with a plan of exactly what to eat to start losing weight. SCHEDULE HERE!More from Well with Lisa:Your Go-To Meal Guide: grab it HERESchedule your free strategy/coaching session: wellwithlisa.as.meWant YOUR weight loss question answered on the podcast?  Fill out this google form HERELet's be friends! Follow me on instagram:  @well_with_lisaJoin the waitlist for group coaching HEREFind Ken and DexaFit Midtown on Instagram: @dexafitmidtownsacAbout Ken:Original angel investor in Dexafit corporation back in 2017, Ken opened the first Dexafit location in Sacramento the following year in Folsom CA. He moved to Midtown in the wake of the pandemic. At Dexafit, we are purveyors of precision health and fitness testing serving the greater Sacramento region stretching from the East Bay to Stockton to Tahoe and all points in between.

Rick's Dessert Diner has been derving cakes, cookies and more for decades. Located in Midtown Sacramento, it's open late and a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. On this week's episode, learn more about Rick's Desser Diner with co-owner Roberta Anderson Sutton, and listen to the end to see how you can score a freebie on your next trip to Rick's.

Sutter's Fort and the California State Indian Museum tell the early story of the people of Sacramento, and both are located on the same block in Midtown Sacramento.John Fraser, Superintendent for the California State Parks Capital District, shares the history of the sites, and how the stories being told there have changed in recent years, as well as insight into what visitors will see and experience when they go to the museums.

Alex Sherry, co-owner of Majka Pizzeria and Bakery, is on this week's episode to share the story behind his unique pizzeria, why he chose Sacramento, and the impact of being featured in the New York Times food section, as well as what you can expect when you visit his business.

If starting a church from scratch sounds exciting, God just might be calling you to be a planter! Find out what we've learned along the way.Sean and his wife Jennifer co-pastor Society Church in Midtown Sacramento. They met as teenagers in youth group and were married in 2009, the same year they began serving on staff at their local church in pastoral ministry. Along with their two adorable boys, Caden (8) and Jace (6) they moved to Sacramento and launched a church just weeks before the Covid-19 pandemic. Because of that experience, Sean offers a unique perspective on starting and leading a thriving, life-giving church plant through difficult circumstances.We hope that this teaching left you more encouraged and equipped today. Ministers Fellowship International exists to help leaders build healthy, strong, impacting churches and to do so in a way that makes for a healthy leader.

Sacramento's beloved Second Saturday events are back in a big way beginning this month, as the Midtown Association planned full programming from the farmers markets in the morning all through the day until the final restaurants and bars close.Midtown Association Executive Director Emily Baime Michaels is on this week's episode to share the full lineup of events, from new offerings at the Midtown Farmers Markets to live art shows, art markets, popup art events and, of course, gallery openings and more.

Sactown Bites Food Tour Adventures produces food tours in America's Farm-to-Fork Capital. From Downtown and Midtown Sacramento walking tours to driving tours throughout the Sacramento River Delta and wine country regions, the tours are available in both public and private options.On this week's episode, learn more about Sactown Bites from founder and owner Heather Fortes, including information not just on the tours, but also gift options for those looking to send a little Sacramento flavor to friends and loved ones farther away.

Midtown Sacramento is a fantastic place to shop for the holiday season, enjoy meals out and take a break with a nice, warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Krystine Taylor of the Midtown Association is on this week's episode to share all that Midtown has to offer as well as how to support local small businesses.

Dreamland Cinema opened in the summer of 2022, seeking to fill a gap in the types of films typically seen in the city. Focusing on indie, international, arthouse and cult films, the small theater in Midtown Sacramento has found its footing and welcomes guests several nights per week.

Pastor Bob Balian from our sister church Midtown Sacramento is bringing a word and breaking down the known and powerful verse, "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." This week we're talking about identity and you're not going to want to miss this.

Sacramento's Burger Patch opened as a popup restaurant serving plant-based burgers in 2017, and lines stretched around the block, leading owners Danea and Phil Horn to expand on the concept, opening inside Golden 1 Center before finally finding a home in Midtown Sacramento in 2019.Now with four locations, Burger Patch is a staple in the local food scene, and Danea and Phil are eying expanding to other cities. Listen to this week's episode of the Visit Sacramento Podcast where the Horns share why they decided to open a plant-based burger restaurant, how they weathered the Covid-19 pandemic and what their own favorite menu items are.

Sacramento's Midtown Farmers Market is a favorite with locals and visitors alike every Saturday around the intersection of 20th and K streets in Midtown Sacramento.The Midtown Association started the market in 2013, about a year after Sacramento was named America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, and it has grown to a regional destination for people looking not just for fresh local food to take home, but also to eat and drink prepare food on site, enjoy the Midtown atmosphere and even bring their four-legged friends.On this week's episode of the Visit Sacramento Podcast, Market Manager Lisa Nottingham shares what you can expect and enjoy at the market, along with expansions and more programming coming this year.

Sacramento's Ice Blocks project redeveloped a historic section of R Street, adding a host of businesses to the trendy corridor in Downtown and Midtown Sacramento. Now completely full, it's become a must-visit section of the city.On this week's episode of the Visit Sacramento Podcast, Deron Benvenuti, director of leasing for Heller Pacific, which developed the project, shares the space's history, how the redevelopment of an old ice factory brought a mix of businesses to the area, and why you should visit.

With the holiday upon us and businesses struggling in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to shop local. One of Sacramento's favorite shopping destinations is Midtown, and Jodie Miller of the Midtown Association shares her tips for shopping – and eating – local this holiday season.

Paul's Preaching in Detail After an invitation by the synagogue leader Paul gives a Gospel presentation beginning with the history of the Jewish nation transitioning into the death and resurrection of Christ. He leaves them with an appeal and warning. Most of the Jews reject but the Gentiles are soaking it up and hear with joy. Many are saved before the guys are kicked out of the region. As always practical instruction given verse by verse. 33rd in a series from the Book of Acts - Acts 13:16-52 recorded in home studio Midtown Sacramento, California. 10/10/21 http://www.sharingyourfaithradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Acts-13_16-52.mp3 Acts 13:16-52 Download |:mp3 | File Size |:69.37 MB | 13 times

Missionaries Sent Out From Antioch I spend a lot of time in the first 3 verses going over the different aspects of leadership. Then there is fasting and laying on of hands which could be topical studies themselves. Paul & Barnabas, along with John Mark start out on a missionary journey proclaiming Christ. They first encounter a sorcerer before a government leader is saved. After that they move on to other areas preaching in the synagogues first. 32nd in a series from the Book of Acts - Acts 13:1-15 recorded in home studio Midtown Sacramento, California. Acts 13:1-15 Download |:mp3 | File Size |:59.85 MB | 15 times

B Street Theatre is set to reopen for live, in-person shows at the Sofia in Midtown Sacramento beginning in September. Associate Artistic Director Lyndsay Burch shares how the theater weathered the Covid-19 pandemic and looks forward to the excitement of reopening in-person shows.

Mark Escobedo founded the Project 25 Art Gallery at maybe the worst time: right in the middle of a pandemic. But he and volunteer May Murray adapted and created a space to promote art in Sacramento. Also on this episode: Sacramento artist Unity Lewis shares the details of the current exhibit, nearly 50 years in the making, that promotes Black artists and the legacy of a project his grandmother took on in the 1960s.

It's BACK!!! BEEN DOIN' THIS!!!!! Been on hiatus while I get my bearings after the relocation. I kinda fucked up with the new mic so the audio isn't awesome but the conversation is good enough to listen to the episode. My apologies to Jenn for that! Luckily she sounds better than I do. Here's some info about this episode's guest, my friend, The Feathered Leopard: The Feathered Leopard is a 'one woman show' originally created in 2005, by Jenn Hall. While living in San Francisco in the early 2000’s, she started creating wild leather & feather earrings, then moved on to create custom leather fringe handbags, and other creative, yet useful leather goods. In 2013, Jenn started tooling & dying her leather goods, and moved into stone (mainly Turquoise) Inlay in leather. "I’m a creative person at heart, and once leather became my canvas, I seriously fell in love." says Jenn. In March of 2019, Jenn decided to take a chance and opened up a retail/workshop right outside of midtown Sacramento. As her business grew, she wanted to include the main aspects in her life that she could enjoy & share with others. She has special collection of original 60’s-70’s Home Décor, including Vintage Macramé Plant Hangers, as well as California Pottery, Glassware & more. You can now find her at the 2nd Sunday Antique Faire in Midtown Sacramento. After the tough decision to close her retail shop during this Covid-19 Pandemic, Jenn now works from her home studio in Land Park, Sacramento. She is honing in on her stone inlay craft, and working toward developing tutorials and learning materials for people new to leatherwork or wanting to develop a specialized skill. Jenn is a longtime avid gardener. She has landscaped, built beds, grown & cared for plants over the last 15+ years. She began propagating spider plants several years ago, and has moved onto a variety of succulents, jade, and cactus. Her main focus has always been to create from the heart, connect & share with others, and practice her passion. Website: www.thefeatheredleopard.com (currently under going changes) Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/thefeatheredleopard IG: @thefeatheredleopard

This week we spoke with Sarah Serbic (IG: @sarahserbs) owner and lead stylist at Geometry Salon, right in the heart of Midtown Sacramento.  One of the hardest working entrepreneurs in our region, she built a salon out of a tiny space and zero money on hand, to create a beautiful large space right in the heart of Sacramento which is easily one of the best looking Salons in the state. Shout out this week is to Coffee and Plants LA, IG: @coffeeandplantslaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44196766)

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

On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss their new video podcast studio studio and the birth of "Cliff Bar Bob" (1:45). Then, they get into the news of the week including Yosemite's opening this week, California's quiet reopening of most State Parks, a family of coyotes living in Midtown Sacramento, disgusting levels of E. Coli on the American River and the spawning of winter Chinook salmon on the Sacramento River (9:06). Finally, they sit down with Kevin McGee, the brand-new owner of Anderson Valley Brewing Co., to talk about his life as an attorney, why he bought the brewery, the Legendary Boonville Beer Festival and why it's important to support local craft beer (35:13).

The Session is back this week after the long holiday break with Downtown Sacramento's Alaro Craft Brewery. Owner, Ray Ballestero, and Head Brewer, Chris Keeton, join us in the studio and tell us about the unique history of Alaro, which opened in an iconic craft beer location in Midtown Sacramento. With big shoes to fill, the Alaro team set themselves apart, while also paying homage to a California craft beer pioneer, Rubicon Brewing Company. Tune in and learn about the beer, the food, and why Alaro values elegance over gimmicks in their entire concept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucy Crocker, founder of Lucy & Company, is a fixture in the Midtown Sacramento region since the 90s and is celebrating 25 years in business. In the first episode of season 3 we discuss how Lucy began her career (3:00), specializing in water public relations and community outreach (6:30), difference between PR in the 90s and today (13:30), favorite projects over the years (25:00), and what's next in 2020 (31:30)

Like other ollectors, Joe Palmer of Sacramento has a passion for vintage cars with character, and chrome. If a vehicle has a long history, Palmern takes pleasure in sharing its pedigree. The real estate businessman and musician currently owns 14 cars and he's possessed more than 30 vehicles. He likes Lincoln, Cadillac and Rolls-Royce. And he also has a 1956 Bentley and a 1966 Ford Mustang. Joe Palmer of Sacramento has a collective of 14 vintage cars. Palmer, 59, is our guest on this episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia talked with the collector recently from inside one of his vintage Lincolns that was just purchased a young woman from Southern California. The Lincoln and many of his other vehicles are located in the backyard of his Midtown Sacramento home. He has the 23rd of 25 Rolls-Royce ever made and he has a 1941 Lincoln that weighs nearly 4,000 pounds and has a V12 engine. Palmer enjoys tinkering, restoring and talking about all things cars. He appreciates little things about cars as much as how they perform. He likes the loud sound of big, booming horns. And he appreciates moveable emblems as much power. He knows the value of vintage cars, but he also seemingly equally appreciates them as works of art and history on wheels. The Weekly Driver Podcast encourages and appreciates feedback from our listeners. Please forward episode links to family, friends and colleagues. And you are welcome to repost links from the podcast to your social media accounts. Support our podcast by shopping on Amazon.com. Please send comments and suggestions for new episodes to James Raia via email: james@jamesraia.com. All podcast episodes are archived on www.theweeklydriver.com/podcast Every episode is also available on your preferred podcast platform: Google Play iTunes Spotify Stitcher iheartradio  

SWW Live took place Saturday August 24th 2019 at The Sophia at B Street Theater in Midtown Sacramento. Donate to Stand Up Placer at https://www.standupplacer.org/ Connect with Psychotherapist Isaac Smith at https://www.wholewellnesstherapy.com/ Thank you so much to Alissa Doyle, Sara Lewis, Chivas May, Isaac Smith, Michael Reese and Ryan Doyle for their help in making this evening happen!!!

What’s up listeners, this is Episode 16- I sit down with Lalo Zepeda a well-known entrepreneur barber in the Midtown Sacramento area. . Lalo is a Sacramento Native and business owner who is killing the Barber game. I hope you all enjoy this episode let’s get to. IG- @lalozepeda_ 1510 16th st Sacramento, California --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/Correctmeifimwrong/message

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 

There are few people that know midtown better than John Adair. Since moving to the grid in 2008, John has seen the region grow to what it is today. One of his first jobs in midtown was helping in the development of the L Street Lofts (1:30). Since, John has worked as the BID Services & Communications Manager for the Midtown Association (9:00). In this episode John promotes his Midtown Love event (16:30), gives his opinion on where Sacramento stacks up compared to other cities, and explains how he thinks it can get to the next level (31:00).

Topic:Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – adaptation and the national climate assessment Guest & Organization:https://infiniteearthradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Rob-Lempert.png ()Robert Lempert is a principal researcher at the RAND Corporation and Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for Longer Range Global Policy and the Future Human Condition. His research focuses on risk management and decision-making under conditions of deep uncertainty, with an emphasis on climate change, energy, and the environment. Lempert is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a chapter lead for the US National Climate Assessment and for the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He was the Inaugural EADS Distinguished Visitor in Energy and Environment at the American Academy in Berlin and the inaugural president of the Society for Decision Making Under Deep Uncertainty. A professor of policy analysis in the Pardee RAND Graduate School, Lempert is an author of the book Shaping the Next One Hundred Years: New Methods for Quantitative, Longer-Term Policy Analysis. Lempert received his Ph.D. in applied physics and S.M. in applied physics and science policy from Harvard University. Kemble currently lives in Midtown Sacramento. Resources: https://www.lgc.org/ (Local Government Commission )

Topic:Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – leveraging a tool in the federal tax law Guest & Organization:https://infiniteearthradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Kemble-Pope.jpg ()Kemble K. Pope is an Urban Infill & Real Estate Entrepreneur in the Sacramento Region of Northern CA. He is a Founder and the Managing Member of POI Partners, LLC, a consulting firm that represents Opportunity Zone Fund investors by sourcing and vetting redevelopment projects, negotiating capital placement terms and overseeing the use of those funds until the project is completed and stabilized. His academic background was focused on environmental and technology policy, but he has worked in a broad range of sectors including politics, business & economic development, mobile technology and land use. From 2011 to 2014, he led the Davis Chamber of Commerce (“DCOC”) as the full-time CEO. Kemble’s most recently completed redevelopment work is “Meridian Place” in Central Davis. He assembled two underutilized lots and constructed a new 11-unit, 3-story, infill rental project. The project includes one permanently affordable unit, which allowed Pope to be the first developer in Davis to utilize the provisions of AB744 for increased density above the City of Davis standards. In Spring 2019, he will break ground on Trackside Center, a transit-oriented redevelopment in Downtown Davis. The 4-story building includes 9,000 SF commercial on the ground floor, with a large outdoor plaza, and 27 rental units above. While living in Davis, CA from 2003-2017, Pope served as a political appointee on several community-serving committees. He was Chairperson of the City of Davis Climate Action Team, which created one of the first municipal Climate Action Plans in response to AB 32 and SB 375. He was Chairperson of the City’s Open Space & Habitat Commission and served on the Davis Joint Unified School District’s Property Tax Oversight Committee and Surplus Property Committee. Kemble currently lives in Midtown Sacramento. Resources: https://www.lgc.org/ (Local Government Commission )

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The movie "Lady Bird" brought a lot of attention to Sacramento. After its release in Fall 2017, California's capital was written up as a travel destination in the Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle and the New York Times. So now that the spotlight is on us, have we arrived as a destination and place to visit/live/exist? Listen to some of Sacramento's taste-makers and trend-setters talking about Sacramento Style. What is it? When you think of Sacramento fashion, decor, architecture, what do you see in how we dress, decorate and live? How do we compare and contrast to San Francisco, Los Angeles, the rest of California? Do we have a signature style yet, or are we still coming into our own? PANELISTS * Ryan M. Brough, co-owner of Sacramento Fashion Week and owner of Ethos Event Planning * Maritza Davis, co-founder of the marketing agency Unseen Heroes and the retail concepts Damas and Display: California * Jake Favour, conceptual designer and project curator who has shaped the look and feel of many Sacramento hotspots, such as Lowbrau and the Public Market at Warehouse Artist Lofts * Anthony Giannotti, owner of Anthony's Barbershop and Bottle and Barlow, and co-owner of the new Bastille Barbers in Oak Park * Josie Lee, owner of Rire Boutique, which has two locations in Sacramento * Phoebe Verkouw, one of Sacramento's best-dressed-on-a-budget fashionistas who runs the Dress Fiend blog and Fabulous Thrift Tour PODCAST PLAY-BY-PLAY * O to 4:15 min - Intro to California Groundbreakers * 4:15 min - Panelists introduce themselves, and share their "This Is Sacramento" place to visit * 10:50 min - Sacramento's taste in fashion styles and trends, and how it has changed since the city has grown * 16 min - The history of Sacramento Fashion Week * 19:50 min - Sacramento men: What they like in haircuts, grooming, tattoos, barber-shop culture and overall style * 25:25 min - Why Sacramento doesn't have a collective style . . . yet * 33:45 min - Does Sacramento actually need style? Should we just keep it janky? * 38:40 min - How does our "government town" role play a part in Sacramento's style? * 42:20 min - What do we need to get rid of to move forward in becoming more stylish? * 47:30 min - Where and what Sacramentans spend their money on (and not) to be stylish * 50 min - Agree or Disagree: Once you've defined your style, is it time to redefine it? * 55:10 min - What each panelist spends money on when they go shopping (socks, sneakers and Hawaiian shirts among them) * 1 hr, 10 sec - How Sacramento can do a better job in embracing its diversity when it comes to style * 1 hr, 8:15 min - A audience member asks panelists for advice on how to dress as the officiant at a NorCal wedding * 1 hr, 11:40 min - How we can find -- and support -- Sacramento-based fashion designers when it's not Sacramento Fashion Week * 1 hr, 16:50 min - What changes from the inside (e.g., city government actions and funding) and what changes from the outside (like people from the Bay Area and SoCal moving in) will affect Sacramento style and culture going forward? ***This podcast was recorded on March 26, 2018 at the CLARA Auditorium in Midtown Sacramento***

03/21/2016: Topics on this week's episode include more filming at both the American River and Midtown Sacramento, new video games acquired, beer tasting, and my need to get back to the gym (for real this time).

03/21/2016: Topics on this week's episode include more filming at both the American River and Midtown Sacramento, new video games acquired, beer tasting, and my need to get back to the gym (for real this time). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephengedneypodcast/message

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.