Childhoods Restored
I love art openings. But I rarely write a column saying an exhibition can’t be missed.
This one can’t be missed.
It’s a new exhibition at Sacramento State’s Library Gallery, a powerful presentation called “Lost Childhoods.” The collection explores the lives of foster youth in our community.
“Lost Childhoods” features the voices of foster youngsters who share stories of loss, resilience and achievement within the foster care system.
Artifacts, photos and video portraits are displayed. The opening event was sponsored by the Foster Youth Education Fund, which provides financial support to local college students raised in foster care.
New Meets Old
Driving down 42nd Street in East Sacramento five years ago, I noticed a home under construction that seemed less traditional and more like a modern sculpture.
I was impressed by the contemporary lines that integrated into the traditional Fab 40s neighborhood. Design details were captivating.
Last month, I finally toured this masterpiece and met the owners, Wes and Sonya Davis, and their architects, Paul Almond and Pam Whitehead of Sage Architects.
Baseline Winner
Jenson Brooksby is worth watching this summer. Look for him at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open tennis tournaments.
At the 2021 U.S. Open, Brooksby played Novak Djokovic, one of the world’s best players. Djokovic won in four sets, but Brooksby took the first set 6-1. At age 21, Brooksby showed courage and resolve on the center court at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The day after that match, I learned Brooksby was from Sacramento. A woman I played tennis with told me she and her husband purchased Brooksby’s family home in Sierra Oaks. When they bought the house, they noticed dents in the garage door, evidence of young Jenson’s practice sessions.
East Portal Excellence
When Allison and Anthony Okumura bought their home in 2021, they claimed a piece of East Sacramento history.
The house was built in 1907 of “sister” stone, a rectangular block with a faceted face. The material came from the quarry across the street where East Portal Park stands today. Several similar homes surround the park.
The residence is perched high on 51st and M streets above the quarry site. “This was the foreman’s house so he could oversee the work going on,” Anthony says. “It also had been a sorority house for Sac State and so it was in pretty rough condition.”
Paper’s Weight
Inside Sacramento publishes 12 tons of local newspapers each month with our 80,000 printed copies. Our commitment to community print is among the most substantial in Northern California.
We also provide digital content, but our digital reach is about 25% of the print version. We’re bullish on the printed page.
Inside manages to buck the trend of printed words replaced by digital content. Our local advertising base gives us a tremendous advantage. I’m grateful for every advertising dollar that allows you to hold this free publication each month.
When I meet readers, they often tell me they love getting our top-quality local news in print. Many say it’s the only print product they read. Some enjoy Inside so much with their coffee they stretch out the experience the whole month.
