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	Almond Joy With Sacramento’s new emphasis on its farm-to-fork merits, there’s never been a better reason to bring back the Blue Diamond almond factory tours that helped put our local food on the world map. It’s time to polish this diamond in the rough. By Rob Turner
	A Fair Assessment With a new CEO on board, the California State Fair has a chance to start fresh and live up to the grand plans made by Cal Expo’s creators nearly 50 years ago. A little Disney magic might just do the trick. By Rob Turner
	Massive Appeal We have a lot of great public art in Sacramento, but we’re woefully short on the kinds of large-scale works that help create a sense of place. It’s time to think big. By Rob Turner
	Hotel Lobbying Sacramento’s grandest historic hotel has been lost for decades. But with a new owner taking over, now is the time to reclaim a key part of our civic narrative. Sometimes you need to look backward to move forward. By Rob Turner
	School Ties Sacramento has never done enough to pay tribute to its celebrated native sons and daughters, but it’s not too late to learn our lesson. By Rob Turner
	Pushing the Envelope With Sacramento’s historic post office building about to lose its namesake tenant, now is the time to think big and put our stamp on this city’s future. by Rob Turner
	"B" the Change The Great Recession hasn’t been kind to our cultural community, stopping multiple arts seasons and projects dead in their tracks. And our city’s record on philanthropy isn’t helping. But here’s another chance to get it right. By Rob Turner
	A Foolish Consistency For four years, the Sacramento City Council has thwarted the notion of a strong-mayor system that would give this and future mayors the authority they need to govern more effectively. Here’s why the council’s argument is so weak. By Rob Turner

Archive »Why Not Here?

	A Fork in the River In Oregon and Idaho, rafting trips combine nature with riverfront farm-to-fork dining. With stunning rivers, great weather and a rich agricultural heritage comprising our region’s most authentically local features, why not feed ourselves on the river that feeds our land? By Rob Turner and Elyssa Lee
	Moving Images In Chicago and Moscow, local artists and museums have transformed train cars into mobile galleries and one-of-a-kind art events. Here’s why Sacramento’s second Saturday needs to get on board, too. By Rob Turner
	Keys to the City In more than 30 cities around the world, a British artist has placed pianos in public spaces to encourage citizens to sit down and play, creating a landscape filled with pop-up urban concerts. Why not bring the sound of music to the streets of Sacramento? By Rob Turner
	Hope Floats Hot air balloon festivals are hot. Festivals from Reno to Russia are drawing huge crowds every year, and for good reason. Balloons paint the sky with vibrant shapes and colors, like fireworks during daylight. By Rob Turner and Elyssa Lee
	Bridge Party Many of us here are proud of our River City status, even though it’s no secret that we’ve never connected with our riverfront the way we should. But in cities like Portland and Pasadena, people have found a way to turn some of their oldest structures—their bridges—into their newest attractions. By Rob Turner

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