1. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (72-50)Imagine being told a few years ago that Kole Calhoun would outhit Josh Hamilton. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Josh Hamilton was out of the starting lineup for a second straight day as he is trying to recover from his ongoing slump.
2. Oakland Athletics (73-51)An uncharacteristically poor week for the A's drops them to second. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Athletics placed Jed Lowrie on the 15-day disabled list, with a fractured right index finger.
3. Baltimore Orioles (70-52)The Orioles have played as well as any team over the past month. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
J.J. Hardy returned to the starting lineup over the weekend for the first time in almost a week, after suffering a sprained thumb.
4. Milwaukee Brewers (70-55)Mike Fiers' second big-league start of the year was a gem. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
Brewers homered twice for a 3-2 win over Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers, marking Kershaw's first loss in 14 starts.
5. Washington Nationals (69-53)The Nationals are good and nobody seems happy. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Nate McLouth is out for the rest of the season because of a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
6. Kansas City Royals (68-55)Josh Willingham can't be worse than Raul Ibanez these days. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Last week after the Royals beat the A's to win their series; the Royals have won seven straight series.
7. Seattle Mariners (67-56)Somehow, the Mariners are below .500 against losing teams.(Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
The Mariners are keeping pace in the playoff race.
8. Los Angeles Dodgers (70-56)Hard to believe, but the Dodgers might finish with just one player over 20 home runs. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Clayton Kershaw recorded his first loss in 14 starts with a 3-2 loss to the Brewers.
9. Detroit Tigers (66-56)Suddenly, the Tigers are no sure thing to make the postseason. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Andy Dirks re-injured the hamstring and was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday.
10. St. Louis Cardinals (66-57)In a small sample, A.J. Pierzynski has returned to being useful at the plate. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Yadier Molina, said that he hopes to begin swinging a bat as early as next week.
11. New York Yankees (63-59)Chase Headley has proven to be a fine deadline addition for the Yankees. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Mark Teixeira hit his 361st career home run, tying Joe DiMaggio for 80th place on the all-time list.
12. San Francisco Giants (65-58)Not many bullpens have two quality southpaws like the Giants do in Javier Lopez and Jeremy Affeldt. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Hector Sanchez was diagnosed with his second concussion in a month, which could mean he might miss the rest of the season.
13. Toronto Blue Jays (64-61)It doesn't always feel like it, but R.A. Dickey has been a productive member of Toronto's rotation. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
Edwin Encarnacion, who was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Friday.
14. Atlanta Braves (64-60)No team has more extra-inning losses than the Braves this season. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
The Braves completed a series sweep of the Oakland A's on Sunday.
15. Miami Marlins (62-62)That the Marlins continue to flirt with .500 despite injuries to two of their best starting pitchers is a noteworthy story. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
The Marlins reached the .500 mark on Sunday and matched their total number of wins from last year.
16. Pittsburgh Pirates (64-60)John Axford should help the Pirates bullpen. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
Pirates brought back outfielder Andrew McCutchen from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.
17. Cincinnati Reds (62-62)The Reds have the league's worst winning percentage in one-run games. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Second baseman Brandon Phillips was activated from the DL before their series vs. the Cardinals.
18. Tampa Bay Rays (61-63)The Rays haven't given up following the David Price trade. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
Rays optioned reliever Brandon Gomes to Triple-A Durham.
19. Cleveland Indians (62-61)Winning at home is usually a surefire way to a winning record, but the Indians have been just as bad on the road. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Indians placed utilityman Ryan Raburn on the 15-day disabled list.
20. San Diego Padres (58-65)Proof that success in one-run games doesn't always mean much: the Padres entered the weekend with the league's third best mark. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
Yonder Alonso is out for the season with a torn tendon in the top of his right forearm.
21. Chicago White Sox (59-66)Hector Noesi has been better for the White Sox than anyone expected him to be. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
Jose Abreu ended his home run drought, and on his 78th plate appearance hit a home run agains the Baltimore Orioles.
22. New York Mets (59-66)Travis d'Arnaud has been much improved since moving toward the plate. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Bartolo Colon, was scratched from his next start and placed on the bereavement list.
23. Boston Red Sox (56-67)Too little too late, but the Red Sox started showing some life. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
David Ortiz joined an exclusive club when he hit his 400th home run as a member of the Red Sox. He joins the company of Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski.
24. Minnesota Twins (55-67)Luckily, Byron Buxton's injury doesn't seem as bad as it was first feared. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Phil Hughes went 7 1/3 innings to be the Royals 4-1.
25. Philadelphia Phillies (54-70)One of the big offseason questions for the Phillies: What do they do with Ryan Howard? (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Jerome Williams threw seven innings of one-run ball as the Phillies beat the Mariners 4-1.
26. Chicago Cubs (53-70)Chris Coghlan has revitalized his career so far this season. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Dan Straily made his Cubs debut and it lasted only 5 1/3 innings against the Mets in a 7-3 loss.
27. Arizona Diamondbacks (53-71)Chase Anderson has to be considered a bright spot in an otherwise dim D'backs season. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
The D-backs recalled the right-hander from Triple-A Reno and optioned Bradin Hagens to Reno.
28. Houston Astros (52-73)Chris Carter's tear continues. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Astros activated Jesus Guzman from the 15-day DL and placed reliever Darin Downs on the DL with a right oblique strain.
29. Texas Rangers (49-76)Though the Rangers seemed destined for the top pick ... (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)
Rangers are down to a four-man rotation after optioning pitcher Robbie Ross Jr. back to Triple-A.
30. Colorado Rockies (48-76)The Rockies have overtaken them for the league's worst record. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Corey Dickerson was named the National League Player of the Week after leading the Majors in RBIs and total bases.
Sacramento Hispanic Chamber Salud Business Awards LuncheonOn March 6th, the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held the annual Business Awards Luncheon at Center Twenty-Three Hundred with Keynote Speaker, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and special remarks by Phil Serna, Sacramento County Supervisor. 2020 Salud! Awards Recipients: Photos by Riverview Media/Tia Gemmell www.phototia.com Sophia Garcia, Young Professional of the Year Better Business Bureau of Northeast California, Community Impact Kulture, Small Business Entrepreneur, Robert Rodriguez, Cambria Solutions RSE, Partner
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THIS IS SACRAMENTO unveiled Art Exhibit at the AirportThis is Sacramento unveiled its art exhibit at the Sacramento International Airport Terminal B. on March 11th. This is Sacramento is a collaborative effort between the Sacramento Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Rainbow Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with SMUD and Wells Fargo to celebrate Sacramento’s most important asset, our diversity. The campaign will brand Sacramento’s unique place as one of the most culturally integrated cities in the world through the creation of art. The group partnered with local artists to create the installation.
Sacramento Hispanic Chamber Salud Business Awards LuncheonOn March 6th, the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held the annual Business Awards Luncheon at Center Twenty-Three Hundred with Keynote Speaker, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and special remarks by Phil Serna, Sacramento County Supervisor.
2020 Salud! Awards Recipients: Photos by Riverview Media/Tia Gemmell www.phototia.com
Sophia Garcia, Young Professional of the Year
Better Business Bureau of Northeast California, Community Impact
Kulture, Small Business
Entrepreneur, Robert Rodriguez, Cambria Solutions
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The Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (SACC) celebrated their 27th annual Installation & Awards Dinner in style - Bollywood Style on February 18th at the Hyatt Regency.
President & CEO, Pat Fong Kushida gave a special tribute for Lina Fat and the Fat Family, renaming our Small Business of the Year award to the Fat Family Legacy Award.
The 2020 winners included two Emerging Leaders - Nikky Mohanna, Mohanna Development and Venita Sivamani, LearnSkin; Fat Family Legacy – Insera Therapeutics; Corporate Steward – California State University, Sacramento and Honoree – Lokesh Sikaria, Moneta Ventures.
The evening brought together over 600 of our regions elected officials, community leaders and small business owners.
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Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Business AwardsThe Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce 125th Annual Dinner and Business Awards was on January 3, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency.
Awardees:
Centennial Business Hall of Fame: The Salvation Army
Small Business of the Year: Honey
Peter McCuen Award for Civic Entrepreneurs: Bill Mueller, Valley Vision
Metro Edge Young Professional of the Year: Verna Sulpizio Hull, Visit Sacramento
Al Geiger Memorial Award: Debra Oto-Ken, Health Education Council
Businessman of the Year: James Beckwith, Five Star Bank
Businesswomen of the Year; Patricia ‘Trish’ Rodriguez, Kaiser Permanente
Sacramentan of the Year: Kevin M. Nagle, Sacramento Republic FC
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento Hammy AwardsOn January 29th Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Sacramento area held the Annual Hammy Awards and Dinner was held at The Center at 2300.
This annual awards and celebration dinner together Habitat supporters, donors, volunteers, and ReStore partners to celebrate all that was accomplished in the past year and recognize outstanding members of the Habitat support community.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Dinner and AwardsThe Sacramento MLK Committee hosted the 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 25th at Sacramento State
Keynote Speaker, Ruby Bridges was the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in New Orleans at the age of six. She shared her powerful story from her days attending the all-white school to her work today as a civil rights activist.
Recognition:
Dr. Hazel Mahone, recipient of the 2020 Robert T. Matsui Community Service Award.
The Honorable Paul Seave, former US Attorney for the Eastern District of California, received a special award for being one of the founders of the MLK Celebration event.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg also presented Ruby Bridges with a Key to the City.
State of Downtown presented by Sacramento Downtown PartnershipState of Downtown was presented by Sacramento Downtown Partnership on January 21st at the Hyatt Regency with guest speaker, Dr. Drew Pinsky, former host of Dr. Drew Midday Live and the Jvance Stewart Community Service Award presented to Hope Cooperative, a leading provider of mental health and supportive housing services in Sacramento County.
North State Building Industry Association Awards GalaOn January 17th The North State Building Industry Association (BIA) held the Installation of Officers and Awards “Remembering the 1990’s as this year theme for the evening of celebration and recognition at the Hyatt Regency, downtown Sacramento.
2019 Award Honorees
Chair's Award - Marcus Lo Duca, Law Office of Marcus J. Lo Duca, P.C.
President's Award - Rachel Bardis, Bardis Homes
Meritorious Award - Val Baldo, Placer Title Company
Friend of Housing - Councilmember Paul Joiner, City of Lincoln
The North State BIA (BIA) is the leading advocate for the homebuilding industry in the greater Sacramento region. Representing over 550 members, including 50,000 industry jobs, the BIA is committed to preserving and furthering the economic interests of its members, while also working to enhance the industry's standing as a significant contributor to the regional economy. Additionally, the BIA also serves as the umbrella organization for HomeAid Sacramento and the North State Building Industry Foundation.
West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce Awards DinnerOn January 16th, the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce held the 73rd Annual Awards and Installation Dinner, honoring and Celebrating Dynamic Business Leaders, Including Chelsea Minor, Raley’s as the new 2020 Board Chair
Cindy Tuttle: West Sacramentan of the Year
JP Singh: Businessperson of the Year
Andy Wallance: Entrepreneur of the Year
Tammy Linker, Ambassador of the Year
West Sac Works Magazine Team:Jennifer Perez, Amanda Thrasher, Four Waters, Chris White, Volunteers of the Year
Elica Health Centers, Business of the Year
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National Philanthropy Day Luncheon and AwardsOn November 14th, the Association of Fundraising Professions California Capital Chapter hosted their 33rd Annual National Philanthropy Day and Awards at the Hyatt Regency, downtown, Sacramento Thank you to all that came out to celebrate the extraordinary honorees that each help make our community a better place!
ALS Black Red & White GalaOn November 9, The Greater Sacramento ALS Association held the Black Red & White Gala with theme ”An evening at Studio 54”.
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Sacramento Family Justice Center Hope GalaOn November 8, the Sacramento Family Justice Center’s 4th Annual Celebration of Hope
Thrives Here Celebration Gala was held at California State University honoring Julie and Michael Teel.
The Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center (FJC) collaborative provides victims and their families with a “one stop” facility to report a crime, provide a complete statement taken by a detective or a trained child interviewer, get assistance to obtain a temporary restraining order, find safe housing, meet their prosecutor and victim advocate to learn what will happen in court, and most importantly, find the support they need to keep them from falling back into the hands of the accused.
Paradise During And After The Camp FireThe Camp Fire started on Nov. 8, 2018 and went on to become the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state's history.
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