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Elections & Politics Braver Angels

03/07/2023
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In a time of unprecedented polarization, Braver Angels encourages citizens to do something completely revolutionary: listen to each other.

From Mountain Democrat...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Sustainability American River Conservancy

American River Conservancy Preserves Greenwood Creek Area

11/20/2022
American River Conservancy announced the purchase of Lewis Ranch—972 acres protecting 3 miles of creek frontage and oak woodland and forest habitat near the South Fork American River in El Dorado County.

From The Grapevine Independent...

Community Service & Support City of Rancho Cordova Families & Children Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento

$8 Million Rancho Cordova Youth Center Opens

11/02/2022
Mayor Donald Terry says “this dream has come true” as he dedicates the 9,000-square-foot building. It will be operated by the the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Economy & Jobs Tahoe Prosperity Center

Tahoe Prosperity Center Helps Bring $5 Million Award to Region

10/23/2022
The Sacramento Region scored $5 million from the Community Economic Resilience Fund program, to be put toward a regional economic development plan.

From Santa Cruz County Sentinel...

State of California Sustainability Economy & Jobs Californians Against Waste

California Sacks Single-Use Plastic Produce Bags

10/04/2022
California will become the first state in the nation to phase out single-use plastic produce bags in supermarkets. The receptacles must be replaced no later than Jan. 1, 2025 with bags made of recycled paper or compostable plastic.

From Carmichael Times...

Carmichael Chamber of Commerce Economy & Jobs

Rivals Aim to Serve as Carmichael’s Honorary Mayor

09/20/2022
Two candidates are vying for Carmichael’s honorary mayoral position—a Chamber of Commerce appointment that involves ribbon-cutting, tree-planting and sitting on the Chamber board. The hopefuls are fitness trainer Kerri Mandes and real estate agent Ronnie Sylvia.

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Environment Land Use & Development Transportation Sustainability Ecology Action

Ecology Action’s Plan for a Greener Future

09/13/2022
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Curbside recycling, biking to work, building greener—it’s all part of EA’s fight against the climate crisis.

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Homelessness Sacramento Steps Forward Loaves & Fishes County of Sacramento City of Sacramento

Addressing Homelessness in Sacramento

09/09/2022
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Could a city ballot measure and recent moves by the county help?

From The Sacramento Observer...

Community Service & Support Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

Sacramento Food Bank To Close Oak Park Location

08/28/2022
Instead of two office locations—one group of buildings in Oak Park and another in North Sacramento—Sacramento Food Bank is consolidating all its operations up north. As part of the move, the food bank wants to support other organizations rather than run all services.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Land Use & Development History Placer Land Trust

Colfax Tribal Leaders Explore Newly Acquired Ancestral Land

08/15/2022
In a video, Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe chairman Clyde Prout III and elder Gerri Camp look around the Yo Dokim Pakan-Gerjuoy North Fork Preserve, land they recently acquired in the Tahoe National Forest.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Water Environment County of Sacramento Sacramento Tree Foundation

Sacramento Watering Rules Don’t Apply To Your Trees

06/12/2022
The Sacramento Tree Foundation is hosting a free 'Smart Irrigation for Trees' workshop June 25 at the Utilities Dept. HQ for people to learn about watering techniques.

From Auburn Journal...

Veterans California Association of Veteran Service Agencies Veterans of Foreign Wars - Sacramento County

Three-Day Event Serves Veterans

04/28/2022
Auburn will host a ‘Stand Down’ May 2-5, where veterans will receive services from meals, showers and haircuts to employment counseling and housing referrals.

From Sacramento News & Review...

Sustainability California Product Stewardship Council

Calculating ‘End of Life’ Product Costs

04/19/2022
Doug Kobold of the California Product Stewardship Council offers insight into how products can be disposed of properly without harming the environment. The executive director outlines the successes, the challenges and the ongoing work of his agency.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Sacramento Tree Foundation Sustainability Agriculture & Gardening City of Sacramento

New $6.9 Million Cherry Blossom Park Is Coming to Sacramento

04/17/2022
The Sacramento Tree Foundation, a nonprofit organization that fosters public engagement with the city’s tree canopy, is partnering with the city, the state and businesses to bring a cherry blossom park called Hanami Line to Robert T. Matsui Waterfront Park.

From Carmichael Times...

Animals Community Service & Support Environment Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Effie Yeaw Nature Center Brings Back Popular Fundraiser

02/15/2022
After two years of limitations due to the pandemic, the Effie Yeaw Bird and Breakfast event is back in its traditional format on March 19 and 27.

From American River Messenger...

Parks & Recreation Homelessness American River Parkway Foundation

Parkway Activists Engage With County Leaders

02/08/2022
Fed up with illegal parkland camping, the American River Parkway Foundation is meeting with elected policymakers. “We hope to start a conversation that will result in solutions,” says Foundation executive Dianna Pognotti.

From Carmichael Times...

Community Service & Support Homelessness Women’s Empowerment

Save Mart Gives Grant to Women’s Empowerment

01/25/2022
Women’s Empowerment recently received a $25,000 grant from Save Mart Companies C.A.R.E.S. Foundation to support the nonprofit’s programs that educate and empower women experiencing homelessness.

From Carmichael Times...

Economy & Jobs Carmichael Chamber of Commerce

New Chamber Leaders Ready for New Year

01/04/2022
The Carmichael Chamber of Commerce welcomed in new leaders and directors to kick off 2022.

From Carmichael Times...

Community Service & Support Sacramento Municipal Utility District Carmichael Parks Foundation

Volunteers Come Together to Plant New Trees

10/13/2021
Carmichael Park District staff, SMUD employees and members of the Kiwanis club came together to plant 12 new saplings around the Carmichael region.

From Village Life...

Community Service & Support Families & Children Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters Raise Big Money With Unique Fundraiser

09/21/2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters Northern Sierra and Sacramento agencies raised nearly $40,000 with a fundraiser that featured donors rappelling down the side of the Residence Inn by Marriott.

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