Hawa Arsala comment-12417 2009-08-21T16:21:31Z 2009-08-21T16:21:31Z It's great to hear from you about the Sac parkour scene! Thanks for giving us your input, we really appreciate it! Hawa Arsala 2009-08-21T16:21:31Z Hawa Arsala comment-12340 2009-08-20T07:43:18Z 2009-08-20T07:43:18Z Thanks for providing us with more information, Victor! Hawa Arsala 2009-08-20T07:43:18Z Hawa Arsala comment-11678 2009-08-07T19:10:44Z 2009-08-07T19:10:44Z Great article, Cheya. Do you happen to have links for those Penn State studies? Hawa Arsala 2009-08-07T19:10:44Z Hawa Arsala comment-11628 2009-08-06T20:51:11Z 2009-08-06T20:51:11Z So far his main basis of support is his personal circle of friends that know about the project and help him put up the magnets. I believe this article is one of the first to shed light on his actions, and hopefully he will gain more support in the future as the project evolves! Hawa Arsala 2009-08-06T20:51:11Z Hawa Arsala comment-11594 2009-08-06T16:43:50Z 2009-08-06T16:43:50Z This article was a joint effort with Jenn Walker. Hawa Arsala 2009-08-06T16:43:50Z Hawa Arsala comment-11539 2009-08-04T16:57:11Z 2009-08-04T16:57:11Z Great article, Lexie. I thought I was familiar with the fashion scene in the midtown/downtown area, but it seems like there is more I need to check out! I'm curious, were you able to do more historical research about fashion before this decade in Sacramento? Was fashion always a part of Sacramento, or did it trickle in with the advent of boutiques etc.? It would be cool to see if seamstresses and tailors still exist amidst these young designers and entrepreneurs. Did you come across any? Hawa Arsala 2009-08-04T16:57:11Z Hawa Arsala comment-11390 2009-07-31T19:25:52Z 2009-07-31T19:25:52Z I agree, great insight into the thought processes going on behind this! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-31T19:25:52Z Hawa Arsala comment-11311 2009-07-30T18:48:38Z 2009-07-30T18:48:38Z I'm glad that the pictures are uploading in order now, that will be helpful in following the story visually! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-30T18:48:38Z Hawa Arsala comment-11218 2009-07-28T18:50:59Z 2009-07-28T18:50:59Z Jennifer, thanks so much for the clarification on numbers! It's good to hear there was a great turnout. Do keep us updated on future events and let us know what the final head-count is! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-28T18:50:59Z Hawa Arsala comment-11217 2009-07-28T18:25:04Z 2009-07-28T18:25:04Z I am quite familiar with the Edible Schoolyard in Berkeley and the amazing philosophy guiding students to learn about gardening and their consumption habits. I didn't know that there were two of these in New Orleans, that's great! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-28T18:25:04Z Hawa Arsala comment-11191 2009-07-27T07:00:51Z 2009-07-27T07:00:51Z For more about the event, read the following: http://sacramentopress.com/headline/11176/Music_meets_design_at_Vhcle_Launch_festival Hawa Arsala 2009-07-27T07:00:51Z Hawa Arsala comment-10982 2009-07-20T20:25:18Z 2009-07-20T20:25:18Z Barefoot Coffee roasters in Santa Clara according to Scott Guglielmino http://www.barefootcoffeeroasters.com/people/barefoot/ Hawa Arsala 2009-07-20T20:25:18Z Hawa Arsala comment-10968 2009-07-20T08:19:00Z 2009-07-20T08:19:00Z Thanks! Their second location is homey, and I must say the parking will be GREAT for customers. Hawa Arsala 2009-07-20T08:19:00Z Hawa Arsala comment-10965 2009-07-20T06:46:15Z 2009-07-20T06:46:15Z Article with more background information: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/9780/One_Temple_not_enough Temple website: http://www.templecoffee.com/ Hawa Arsala 2009-07-20T06:46:15Z Hawa Arsala comment-10926 2009-07-18T05:45:47Z 2009-07-18T05:45:47Z Bill, I really appreciate your thoughts on this article. I also appreciate the perspective and background that you bring as you are familiar with the history and politics of the region. The people I interviewed shared some of your concerns about the coverage of the events. It was certainly a unique opportunity to be able to sit down with the delegates, and I only hope more people want to hear their stories. Hawa Arsala 2009-07-18T05:45:47Z Hawa Arsala comment-10914 2009-07-17T22:59:00Z 2009-07-17T22:59:00Z i like hearing about the benefits of front yard gardens, especially about the reduced water consumption. Do you have a link for the ordinance itself? Hawa Arsala 2009-07-17T22:59:00Z Hawa Arsala comment-10896 2009-07-17T17:17:34Z 2009-07-17T17:17:34Z Thank you for taking the time to read this, Arif. I would like to get your international perspective on this issue. Do these accounts seem to reflect what you have heard about the events? Hawa Arsala 2009-07-17T17:17:34Z Hawa Arsala comment-10892 2009-07-17T16:44:34Z 2009-07-17T16:44:34Z Thank you very much! I must say that I cannot fully be sure of what his intentions with the referendum were. From what I understand through research and stories, Zelaya wanted to allow the people of Honduras to eventually have a say in what their young constitution says. Now the changing of the constitution is a far removed process from the initial survey on June 28, and would be up to the people of Honduras to change, not Zelaya. If you have further questions, please comment! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-17T16:44:34Z Hawa Arsala comment-10890 2009-07-17T16:32:44Z 2009-07-17T16:32:44Z Thank you very much, Bill! It was, and is, a great learning experience. Do you think you would share what you have heard about the situation? Hawa Arsala 2009-07-17T16:32:44Z Hawa Arsala comment-10855 2009-07-16T23:16:45Z 2009-07-16T23:16:45Z " Throws more curves than Lombard Street." YES Hawa Arsala 2009-07-16T23:16:45Z Hawa Arsala comment-10798 2009-07-16T08:04:05Z 2009-07-16T08:04:05Z Photos courtesy of Kate Allen and Bill Camp Hawa Arsala 2009-07-16T08:04:05Z Hawa Arsala comment-10791 2009-07-16T03:47:49Z 2009-07-16T03:47:49Z Thank you so much, Dale. I will definitely look into that. Hawa Arsala 2009-07-16T03:47:49Z Hawa Arsala comment-10782 2009-07-16T01:26:15Z 2009-07-16T01:26:15Z Mathieu, you bring up some very important issues. Do you have any more information about the rise in dementia cases? Hawa Arsala 2009-07-16T01:26:15Z Hawa Arsala comment-10778 2009-07-16T00:50:38Z 2009-07-16T00:50:38Z Thsas, thank you for suggesting another way to approach the article. I am very open to hearing your opinions, as I feel members of the community have knowledge that others may not. Please feel free to email me at: hawa.arsala@sacramentopress.com For this article, I did mention who the property owners were and linked back to a previous article that mentions the illegal nature of the campers' acts. I would also encourage you to write as well! We offer free copy editing services, and you can get more information by emailing journalism@sacramentopress.com Hawa Arsala 2009-07-16T00:50:38Z Hawa Arsala comment-10771 2009-07-15T21:49:02Z 2009-07-15T21:49:02Z Photo Credit: Justin Wandro Hawa Arsala 2009-07-15T21:49:02Z Hawa Arsala comment-10770 2009-07-15T21:45:07Z 2009-07-15T21:45:07Z Hi Dale, Thanks for the information. Do you have resources you can point us to so that we may be able to access the information you cite above? Hawa Arsala 2009-07-15T21:45:07Z Hawa Arsala comment-10768 2009-07-15T20:39:50Z 2009-07-15T20:39:50Z Thanks Kathleen! We should be getting pictures in of this event soon, so stay tuned for another update! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-15T20:39:50Z Hawa Arsala comment-10760 2009-07-15T19:54:51Z 2009-07-15T19:54:51Z Justin, I appreciate your thoughts on this issue. I should clear up that most of the homeless people in these stories do know that what they are doing has legal consequences, because they are active in the community. They have advocated for a legal "Safe Ground" to avoid citations and incarceration. They are left with almost no options for housing, and you touch on the closing of the emergency shelters, which is a part of this lack in options. Thank you for contributing your thoughts! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-15T19:54:51Z Hawa Arsala comment-10734 2009-07-15T17:37:54Z 2009-07-15T17:37:54Z This is a really interesting article, thanks for posting it! It's great to hear about international issues that affect Sacramento. It seems like a positive in current times! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-15T17:37:54Z Hawa Arsala comment-10733 2009-07-15T17:05:27Z 2009-07-15T17:05:27Z This is the link to a site that has information on it: http://www.communitycouncil.org/homelessplan/ You can scroll down to get the full plan and summaries as well. This is what it says about the plan "Adopted unanimously by the City Council and the County Board of Supervisors in September of 2006, the 10-Year Plan describes innovative new strategies to address chronic homelessness." I should get an update on that council meeting if I can find somebody who attended! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-15T17:05:27Z Hawa Arsala comment-10618 2009-07-13T19:22:50Z 2009-07-13T19:22:50Z A defibrillator to the heart of K street mall! Without an event like this, I fear the area turning into a ghost town. I'm excited to see how it turns out! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-13T19:22:50Z Hawa Arsala comment-10617 2009-07-13T19:16:04Z 2009-07-13T19:16:04Z I really enjoyed this event as a participant. The crowd was pretty enthusiastic, and I wish I could have braved the heat a little longer to make it to all of the workshops! I'm hoping this becomes annual, because I want to make another t-shirt! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-13T19:16:04Z Hawa Arsala comment-10488 2009-07-09T18:27:36Z 2009-07-09T18:27:36Z I heard about this a while ago, and was excited to see such a performance coming to town! Thanks for posting this, Julie! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-09T18:27:36Z Hawa Arsala comment-10484 2009-07-09T17:26:00Z 2009-07-09T17:26:00Z I was not under the impression that the opening night is any different than the others. They seem to go large EVERY night haha! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-09T17:26:00Z Hawa Arsala comment-10483 2009-07-09T17:25:28Z 2009-07-09T17:25:28Z I would venture to guess that you could stay up that late with all the loud heckling and fun! It definitely sounds like big fun! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-09T17:25:28Z Hawa Arsala comment-10432 2009-07-09T03:30:23Z 2009-07-09T03:30:23Z Awesome research! I remember we installed security cameras at my high school years ago, and when there was a theft, we found out that the cameras weren't equipped with tapes. I hear that's an issue as well. Hawa Arsala 2009-07-09T03:30:23Z Hawa Arsala comment-10418 2009-07-08T21:42:00Z 2009-07-08T21:42:00Z I'm going! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-08T21:42:00Z Hawa Arsala comment-10394 2009-07-08T17:23:34Z 2009-07-08T17:23:34Z Tammi, I enjoyed reading your piece the entire way through! I love how you are able to weave in this personal narrative about your relationship with sushi and the local community and Zen restaurant. Your writing is very vivid and fun, I look forward to seeing more of your work! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-08T17:23:34Z Hawa Arsala comment-10393 2009-07-08T16:28:31Z 2009-07-08T16:28:31Z I am replying to my own comment, as a friend at the bike kitchen provided me with the answer. You must apply pressure to the pedals to create friction that will stop the tires from spinning. Sounds like it isn't very safe and may cause damage to the bike. Does anybody know what, if any, kind of damage that causes? Hawa Arsala 2009-07-08T16:28:31Z Hawa Arsala comment-10368 2009-07-07T21:02:28Z 2009-07-07T21:02:28Z If you look on the top left-hand side of the site, there is a list of links. The "info and dates" section lists the events on the right side of the web page. Here is the link: http://www.tourdesacramento.com/Info_and_Dates.html Hawa Arsala 2009-07-07T21:02:28Z Hawa Arsala comment-10294 2009-07-06T20:50:53Z 2009-07-06T20:50:53Z I'm not super bike-savvy, so a brakeless bike doesn't make much sense to me! How do they come to a stop then? Hawa Arsala 2009-07-06T20:50:53Z Hawa Arsala comment-10239 2009-07-04T00:50:26Z 2009-07-04T00:50:26Z Thanks for clearing that up! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-04T00:50:26Z Hawa Arsala comment-10233 2009-07-03T19:06:56Z 2009-07-03T19:06:56Z Thanks for signing up to contribute to the Sacramento Press! If you have any other details you'd like to add, please feel free to comment! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-03T19:06:56Z Hawa Arsala comment-10208 2009-07-02T21:15:45Z 2009-07-02T21:15:45Z I commend your use of Twitter for research. Also, this sounds like a cool band...I like how it starts off too! Jeremy Piven?! That is really cool! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T21:15:45Z Hawa Arsala comment-10204 2009-07-02T20:52:10Z 2009-07-02T20:52:10Z Thanks for the update! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T20:52:10Z Hawa Arsala comment-10197 2009-07-02T19:30:14Z 2009-07-02T19:30:14Z Tom, I never claimed that this rally produced a permanent housing facility. I was able to prove, however, that this is what people want. Thank you for providing the links for the articles. Sister Libby from Loaves & Fishes is quoted at the end of the article: "I personally believe in 'housing first' because I work directly with homeless people with severe mental health, drug and alcohol issues," said Sister Libby Fernandez of Loaves and Fishes in Sacramento. "It's hard for change to occur unless you can change the environment. You have to get them into a safe place where they believe that their lives can get better." It seems here that she advocates exactly what you advocate for. With the closing of shelters this week, the number of homeless on the street is bound to go up. They say they are looking for an alternative for the time being. Thanks again for your sources. Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T19:30:14Z Hawa Arsala comment-10194 2009-07-02T18:52:38Z 2009-07-02T18:52:38Z Tom, do you have evidence of the sentiments of the participants that you cited in your first paragraph? If so, I would like to know. Also, where are you getting the data about the decreased number of chronic homeless? And again, it has been expressed that more permanent supportive housing is a goal for these people. However, in our current financial crisis, opening and operating these structures "immediately" seems like a long-shot. But it is what people want, and you make a great point in bringing that up! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T18:52:38Z Hawa Arsala comment-10191 2009-07-02T18:32:35Z 2009-07-02T18:32:35Z Sounds like that's what they're trying to do here in Sacramento! Though they hope to be able to use the World Shelters as an alternative to tents. Thanks for this link! It reminds us in Sacramento that we aren't the only "Tent City" Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T18:32:35Z Hawa Arsala comment-10190 2009-07-02T18:29:47Z 2009-07-02T18:29:47Z Thank you for making the distinction between a ticketing offense and arrest. Many of the people I spoke to told me they were arrested when found sleeping on sidewalks. Can there be a different scenario in which this happens? I like how you said "the very act of sleep is illegal for homeless people." This hits really hard. Thanks very much! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T18:29:47Z Hawa Arsala comment-10185 2009-07-02T18:05:32Z 2009-07-02T18:05:32Z Thank you William Burg! As Tina Reynolds is quoted saying in the article, you can't even camp our in your own backyard for more than one night. It is illegal! Clearly there are some wonky policies here. Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T18:05:32Z Hawa Arsala comment-10183 2009-07-02T17:30:41Z 2009-07-02T17:30:41Z Thank you very much for providing us with some insight as to the danger of firework use! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T17:30:41Z Hawa Arsala comment-10182 2009-07-02T17:26:34Z 2009-07-02T17:26:34Z Yes, no arrest for being poor! "Criminalization" does not mean the act of committing a crime, but to treat as criminal. Some people are socialized to think that all homeless people are criminals, when in fact they may not be. So this is a situation where a criminalized homeless person (one who is labeled a criminal via social views) is not in a position of arrest. I hope that better clarifies what I was trying to say. Thank you for sparking some great discussion here. Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T17:26:34Z Hawa Arsala comment-10179 2009-07-02T17:03:31Z 2009-07-02T17:03:31Z I have the same questions as well. Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T17:03:31Z Hawa Arsala comment-10178 2009-07-02T16:57:58Z 2009-07-02T16:57:58Z Thsas, I understand that most private companies are small business, which is why I tried not to generalize. Also, I know that small business owners aren't all upper-middle class income generators, which is why some of the people in these businesses suffering the hardest fall into lower and middle-income brackets as well--especially right now. I know this by speaking to people on the street, the "liberal media" has little to do with what I understand. And yes, an across the board cut is an evening out of the pay cut worries, but how that would pass is another story! I really appreciate the dialogue that's being driven here, I am definitely absorbing a great deal of knowledge from you. Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T16:57:58Z Hawa Arsala comment-10177 2009-07-02T16:45:58Z 2009-07-02T16:45:58Z Thank you Sonia! And Seth, you raise some really great issues as well. Thanks for bringing in some clarity with examples. Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T16:45:58Z Hawa Arsala comment-10176 2009-07-02T16:44:13Z 2009-07-02T16:44:13Z Many organizers spoke on the issues of arresting homeless people because of illegal camping on streets. They cannot afford housing and end up sleeping outdoors with blankets, sleeping bags, etc. By law, this is illegal to do. Also, "criminalization" does not necessarily culminate in an arrest of some sort. It can also apply to a social view as well. Thank you very much for raising that issue, I appreciate it! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T16:44:13Z Hawa Arsala comment-10169 2009-07-02T14:53:14Z 2009-07-02T14:53:14Z Tom, I agree with what you said in that first paragraph, and that is what the activists are hoping to avoid--the continuous cycle through the criminal justice system. Well said. Facilities at Cal Expo cost roughly $140,000 a month to run, and though subsidized, I agree there needs to be a more cost-effective alternative. They say the World Shelters can do that. There is some phone bank type of activity and writing of letters to local officials going on in this process, because as you mentioned, that is how to get help. The processes to set up low-income, supportive housing could take years. This is a temporary solution to providing shelter and being aware of the issue helps stir more activism in the community. Thank you for raising some great concerns! Also, I should add that St. John's Shelter for women and children on Power Inn Road has approximately 340 people on the wait list for entry. This is a program that provides a lot of rehabilitation efforts as well: http://www.stjohnsshelter.org/program.php Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T14:53:14Z Hawa Arsala comment-10167 2009-07-02T06:25:33Z 2009-07-02T06:25:33Z You are both right, and I appreciate your responses. Tent cities are hard to maintain because they are hastily put together in the face of unforeseen or sudden circumstances. Sanitation is also definitely an issue. What the advocates at this rally want is not a tent city, but a well thought out periphery-community to provide basic human necessities to those who rely on shelters. It was mentioned that these communities may be able to prevent homeless people from being incarcerated. It is easy for this to happen when you want to illegally set up camp on the street. With a quasi-community set up on a vacant lot, along with plans to have sanitation and an orderly governed system, it can prevent constant incarceration. I really like your idea about on-site supportive care, TomRunge. Actually, most shelters in the Sacramento area already support rehabilitation efforts through therapy in addition to providing shelter. I hope I was able to give some insight! And yes, to erect low income housing in the state's current financial situation seems like a fantasy. I was just listening to the 11pm news, and it is pretty devastating. It is hard to figure out what our priorities are in a time like this, but we can be aware of our environment and community. Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T06:25:33Z Hawa Arsala comment-10166 2009-07-02T06:12:40Z 2009-07-02T06:12:40Z Amazing how big the turn out was! Also, you see that I'm commenting immediately after your post, which says only one thing...I'm on this site too much (secretly not enough). You definitely brought a different perspective to this piece. I especially like how you touched on the workers still coming into work despite the cuts. Good work! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T06:12:40Z Hawa Arsala comment-10160 2009-07-02T04:20:33Z 2009-07-02T04:20:33Z I'm always on edge with these firefighter articles! Thanks for the update--well done! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T04:20:33Z Hawa Arsala comment-10139 2009-07-02T04:17:33Z 2009-07-02T04:17:33Z Thank you very much, Suzanne! That really does mean a ton to me coming from you! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-02T04:17:33Z Hawa Arsala comment-10119 2009-07-01T22:49:03Z 2009-07-01T22:49:03Z Trapper: I really appreciate your sentiments on the issue. From what I gathered, it is true, private companies are making cuts as well! But I think Seth makes a point--many (though not all) of those who are suffering from cuts are the low and middle-income people at the bottom rung of the company ladders. What most of the union workers expressed was a more evening out of the cuts, so people aren't suffering together, rather contributing to the welfare of their state together. Thank you both for your comments! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-01T22:49:03Z Hawa Arsala comment-10113 2009-07-01T20:38:15Z 2009-07-01T20:38:15Z Zachenglund: The SEIU is organizing the event, and I don't know of any other organizations participating, but I don't see why others wouldn't join their cause. Thanks for that question! Kathleen: Thanks so much! That means a lot coming from the budget Queen! Hawa Arsala 2009-07-01T20:38:15Z Hawa Arsala comment-10035 2009-06-30T17:25:03Z 2009-06-30T17:25:03Z Kathleen, thank you SO much for this! It really is a great piece about breaking down the chaos that is the budget. You incorporate numbers, stats, and a very reassuring tone to this guide. I really appreciate you fleshing this out! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-30T17:25:03Z Hawa Arsala comment-10034 2009-06-30T17:19:43Z 2009-06-30T17:19:43Z I like the idea behind this piece! It creates a great connection to the community and I love the diversity of opinions...some I would never have thought of! I would be really interested to hear what younger people think as well: high school to college-aged people. I wonder what they would think?? Hawa Arsala 2009-06-30T17:19:43Z Hawa Arsala comment-9979 2009-06-29T19:37:58Z 2009-06-29T19:37:58Z I really like reading these question and answer pieces! I definitely find myself in some of these situations, or know people who experience them, but don't take the time to consider the safety concerns. Thanks for keeping us aware! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-29T19:37:58Z Hawa Arsala comment-9977 2009-06-29T19:15:39Z 2009-06-29T19:15:39Z Thank you for writing this up and pointing out the public safety issue at Saturday's event. Hawa Arsala 2009-06-29T19:15:39Z Hawa Arsala comment-9975 2009-06-29T19:02:26Z 2009-06-29T19:02:26Z Dale, thanks for that! I did notice the fireworks AND the police, but I don't know much about the legality of the situation. Did you happen to see a fire truck at all? I sure didn't. I was in the middle of the crowd when they arrived, but I saw that there were fireworks coming from the bounce-house area, and one kind of shot down towards the ground instead of up in the air. I didn't see a big crowd where it shot (towards J street) but there were people who I could see ducking in the smoke. It is important to note that there really was a safety situation at the event, and I am very glad you brought that up. Hawa Arsala 2009-06-29T19:02:26Z Hawa Arsala comment-9970 2009-06-29T17:11:16Z 2009-06-29T17:11:16Z Surprising to see such a turn out with all the heat! I really wanted to check out Sister Crayon, because I've read great reviews. Do you know how to find out where these artists will be next performing? Hawa Arsala 2009-06-29T17:11:16Z Hawa Arsala comment-9968 2009-06-29T17:06:13Z 2009-06-29T17:06:13Z There were a few hundred there at least. Thanks, David! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-29T17:06:13Z Hawa Arsala comment-9934 2009-06-28T17:34:21Z 2009-06-28T17:34:21Z Aren't these kids so eloquent? Seems events like this really do promote activism in young students! Thanks, Sonia! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-28T17:34:21Z Hawa Arsala comment-9933 2009-06-28T17:31:09Z 2009-06-28T17:31:09Z This is absolutely adorable and great to see happening! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-28T17:31:09Z Hawa Arsala comment-9867 2009-06-25T20:11:34Z 2009-06-25T20:11:34Z It's great to hear about Afro-beat performances in Sacramento! Sounds like it'll be an awesome show Hawa Arsala 2009-06-25T20:11:34Z Hawa Arsala comment-9861 2009-06-25T17:24:54Z 2009-06-25T17:24:54Z I'm excited about this. I'm glad I know where to donate now as well! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-25T17:24:54Z Hawa Arsala comment-9828 2009-06-24T15:21:39Z 2009-06-24T15:21:39Z I like the details of the displayed pieces, it really does give a humanizing feel to the exhibit. Also, very exciting that Sacramento is the only West Coast stop! Great article! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-24T15:21:39Z Hawa Arsala comment-9816 2009-06-23T22:45:13Z 2009-06-23T22:45:13Z Thanks Jonathan! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-23T22:45:13Z Hawa Arsala comment-9810 2009-06-23T21:01:43Z 2009-06-23T21:01:43Z I'm excited about the new Temple! I love their philosophy, and I trust they will have a great selection of coffees and teas. Will they be carrying fair trade/shade grown coffees at the new location as well? Hawa Arsala 2009-06-23T21:01:43Z Hawa Arsala comment-9809 2009-06-23T20:50:11Z 2009-06-23T20:50:11Z Great profile, he's had such an interesting life! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-23T20:50:11Z Hawa Arsala comment-9768 2009-06-22T19:21:48Z 2009-06-22T19:21:48Z Great article advocating care for the environment. I really like the pictures as well! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-22T19:21:48Z Hawa Arsala comment-9766 2009-06-22T18:08:20Z 2009-06-22T18:08:20Z Great article, Sonia! I really like all of the details you provide about the event and activities. Also, I'm glad you highlighted all the big sponsors as well. Sounds like it was a fun event! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-22T18:08:20Z Hawa Arsala comment-9764 2009-06-22T17:52:59Z 2009-06-22T17:52:59Z Thanks for the info on where to find Denis' work! Behind-the-scenes was pretty chaotic after the show too! Everybody was so excited about the event, and the models looked gorgeous up close. Hawa Arsala 2009-06-22T17:52:59Z Hawa Arsala comment-9710 2009-06-21T17:56:05Z 2009-06-21T17:56:05Z Thank you very much for asking that question! It is true the organizers of this event did not want this to be political at all, in fact they discouraged people from waving flags at certain points, because they wanted to emphasize solidarity for people whose human rights are being abused. In a rally situation, where people are feeling many emotions about their homeland, it can be difficult to tell people that they need to set aside their political opinions. Politics was not really as much of the dialogue as was the call for international awareness of human rights abuses. All in all, people were uniting to create a voice that would direct attention to the atrocities in Iran, and yes, this can raise political issues. I appreciate your thoughts on the issue very much. Hawa Arsala 2009-06-21T17:56:05Z Hawa Arsala comment-9685 2009-06-19T19:21:50Z 2009-06-19T19:21:50Z The left side of the dial is full of great material! KDVS has done some great interviews in the past too! As a college radio fan, I really appreciate KDVS for their fine work. Hawa Arsala 2009-06-19T19:21:50Z Hawa Arsala comment-9681 2009-06-19T18:37:14Z 2009-06-19T18:37:14Z Do you know the name of the closed down school in Granite Bay? Great article, Sonia! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-19T18:37:14Z Hawa Arsala comment-9680 2009-06-19T18:35:07Z 2009-06-19T18:35:07Z Thanks, Ed! I really appreciate it! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-19T18:35:07Z Hawa Arsala comment-9648 2009-06-19T04:57:27Z 2009-06-19T04:57:27Z I'm so excited about this festival! Thanks for highlighting what to expect for the week, I'll be sure to take a note of these events. Hawa Arsala 2009-06-19T04:57:27Z Hawa Arsala comment-9637 2009-06-18T21:32:19Z 2009-06-18T21:32:19Z I definitely want to visit this farm stand! I love seeing that more of these markets are accepting EBT cards. What's a pluot?? Hawa Arsala 2009-06-18T21:32:19Z Hawa Arsala comment-9631 2009-06-18T20:42:50Z 2009-06-18T20:42:50Z Really great article! I like the tidbit about "50-60 percent of tattoo artists should not be tattooing anybody." I think the whole piece really makes people aware and informed about their decisions in regards to tattoos. Hmm...I wonder if any of these people have horror stories like this one: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1193384/What-did-expect-Incredible-face-revealed-man-tattooed-girl-56-stars-asked-three.html Hawa Arsala 2009-06-18T20:42:50Z Hawa Arsala comment-9609 2009-06-18T04:48:19Z 2009-06-18T04:48:19Z I like your detailed descriptions of all the sound equipment used. And a didgeridoo?? To incorporate something so tribal with something so futuristic is amazing! What a colorful show, I wish I was there! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-18T04:48:19Z Hawa Arsala comment-9547 2009-06-16T22:09:30Z 2009-06-16T22:09:30Z I have never heard of local farm stands that take EBT cards, that's great! This article raises the issue of bringing markets into inner cities and providing access to the under-resourced. It would be great to explore programs like "In the Grow" and how feasible the implementation would be in local markets. Where exactly is this farm stand that takes EBT, and when does it run? Hawa Arsala 2009-06-16T22:09:30Z Hawa Arsala comment-9544 2009-06-16T21:38:17Z 2009-06-16T21:38:17Z That's a really great way to promote safety! Can people just drop off life jackets at the stations as a donation? Are there certain conditions that need to be met? Hawa Arsala 2009-06-16T21:38:17Z Hawa Arsala comment-9543 2009-06-16T21:30:27Z 2009-06-16T21:30:27Z This article has spurred lots of productive thinking on how to address the arts in Sacramento. As far as the regular meetings go, will it only be composed of the organizations invited to the initial meeting, or will they be open to the public? Hawa Arsala 2009-06-16T21:30:27Z Hawa Arsala comment-9541 2009-06-16T21:21:25Z 2009-06-16T21:21:25Z Wow, his workshops take place all over the world. I wonder what his students get out of these experiences! Hawa Arsala 2009-06-16T21:21:25Z Hawa Arsala comment-9540 2009-06-16T21:16:18Z 2009-06-16T21:16:18Z It's great to hear about sustainable agriculture practices in Sacramento. Where can one find these gardens around the Sacramento area? Hawa Arsala 2009-06-16T21:16:18Z