Best of Sacramento 2014: People & Places
Readers’ Choice winners

Pat Martin’s been a major radio player in Sacramento since joining KRXQ in the late ’80s. SN&R readers voted the 98 Rock host “Best Radio Voice.”
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Best stand-up comedian
1. Carlos Rodriguez
2. Johnny Taylor
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3. Cheryl “The Soccer Mom” Anderson
Best TV media personality
1. Mark S. Allen, Good Day Sacramento
2. Edie Lambert, KCRA
3. Dale Schornack, News10
Best reporter
1. Claire Doan, KCRA
2. Chris Macias, The Sacramento Bee
3. Sam Stanton, The Sacramento Bee
Best radio voice
1. Pat Martin, KRXQ 98.5 FM

Gotta feel bad for KHTK Sports 1140 morning host Carmichael Dave’s kids and wife: The dude’s always tweeting! That’s probably why readers picked him “Best Person to Follow on Twitter” (@carmichaeldave, if you’re curious).
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2. Beth Ruyak, Capital Public Radio
3. Kitty O'Neal, KFBK 1530 AM
Best person to follow on Twitter
1. Carmichael Dave, @carmichaeldave
2. Norm Lopez, @norm_lopez
3. Christopher Cabaldon, @mayorcabaldon
Best place to people watch
1. MARRS building
1050 20th Street, (916) 638-2400, www.marrs-sactown.com
2. Capitol Park
15th and L streets
3. Central Farmers Market on Sunday
Eighth and W streets, www.california-grown.com
Best place for a power meeting
1. Fox & Goose
1001 R Street, (916) 443-8825, www.foxandgoose.com
2. Mulvaney's B&L bar
1215 19th Street, (916) 441-6022, www.mulvaneysbl.com
3. Grange Restaurant & Bar upstairs
926 J Street, (916) 492-4450, www.grangesacramento.com