1. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (77-52)It'll be interesting to see how the Angels use Gordon Beckham. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Angels continue their search for a 5th starter as they designated Wade LeBlanc for assignment.
Remember when the A's seemed like a lock to win the division? (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Jeff Samardzija struck out 10 in eight innings as the A's beat the Astros 8-2.Its a special day(s) when the Boys of Summer arrive.
3. Washington Nationals (75-54)Everything seems to be going Washington's way lately. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Nationals tied their club record for the longest win streak at 10 games last week.
4. Kansas City Royals (72-57)The Royals have maintained their division lead. (Photo by Mike Stone/Getty Images)
Greg Holland is the first Kansas City closer to record back-to-back 40-save seasons since 1983-84.
5. Baltimore Orioles (73-55)The O's entered the weekend with the largest division lead in baseball. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Manny Machado will undergo season-ending right knee surgery on Wednesday.
6. Seattle Mariners (71-58)Chris Young is the odds-on favorite to win Comeback Player of the Year. (Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images)
Chris Denorfia was scratched from the Mariners' lineup due to a stiff neck.
7. Milwaukee Brewers (72-58)Yovani Gallardo has bounced back from a rough 2013. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Matt Garza was ready to face hitters in his rehab from a rib-cage strain.
8. Los Angeles Dodgers (74-57)Clayton Kershaw against the Padres is all kinds of unfair. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Robinson Cano, Adam Jones, Albert Pujols and Yasiel Puig will highlight a group of MLB stars, who will travel to Japan in November to take part in a five-game All-Star Series against Japan's national team, Samurai Japan.
9. St. Louis Cardinals (70-59)This hasn't been a pretty year for the Cardinals, yet they're still right there in the playoff hunt. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Cardinals recalled outfielder Randal Grichuk on Tuesday while placing Shane Robinson on the 15-day disabled list.
10. Atlanta Braves (68-63)Alex Wood doesn't have starter-like mechanics, but he deserves praise for his work from the rotation this year. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Braves suffered a 3-2 loss that ended their five-game winning streak last week.
11. Detroit Tigers (70-59)David Price pitched very well in his return to St. Pete, but his offense let him down. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
Max Scherzer became the AL's first 15-game winner this season.
12. San Francisco Giants (68-61)The Mike Morse signing has worked out well. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
Marco Scutaro's 2014 season is over.
13. New York Yankees (67-61)Brandon McCarthy has pitched out of his mind for the Yankees. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Yankees honored their former manager, Joe Torre, by retiring his No. 6 and recognizing his managerial success with a plaque in Monument Park.
14. Cleveland Indians (66-63)Nick Swisher being out for the season is a tough break. Hopefully he comes back strong in 2015. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Indians placed Yan Gomes on Major League Baseball's seven-day concussion list.
15. Pittsburgh Pirates (67-63)Who had Josh Harrison and Travis Snider playing this well? (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
Clint Barmes was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Monday, and will return to his role as the Pirates' utility infielder.(Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
16. Miami Marlins (64-65)Bryan Morris has been very good for the Marlins. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Marlins reinstated Derek Dietrich from the 15-day disabled list and optioned the second baseman to Triple-A New Orleans.
17. Toronto Blue Jays (66-64)Aaron Sanchez has been close to unhittable out of the bullpen. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Nolan Reimold, who was claimed off waivers from the Orioles in early July, was just designated for assignment.
18. Tampa Bay Rays (64-66)Evan Longoria and Wil Myers are big reasons why the Rays offense hasn't been better. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
Evan Longoria served as the designated hitter for a second consecutive day because his right forearm.
19. Cincinnati Reds (63-68)Johnny Cueto ought to top the 200-inning mark for the second time in his career. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Starting pitcher Tony Cingrani, who has been on the disabled list since June 26 with a left shoulder strain, will likely miss the rest of the season.
20. Chicago Cubs (58-72)Here's hoping Edwin Jackson's injury explains some of his woes this season. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
Tsuyoshi Wada set a career high with eight strikeouts and gave up only a home run by Steve Pearce over 6 1/3 innings as the Cubs beat the Orioles, 2-1.
21. Minnesota Twins (58-71)Danny Santana has earned a spot on the Twins roster next year. Although the offseason will determine the role. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
Trevor Plouffe and Danny Santana -- have been named the American League co-Players of the Week.
22. Philadelphia Phillies (58-72)Domonic Brown has been nothing short of a disappointment all season. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Burnett allowed one run, three hits and one walk and struck out 12 in seven innings in a 3-2 victory over the Nationals.
23. New York Mets (61-70)Jeurys Familia has been impressive this year. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Mets turned their first triple play in more than four years, thanks in large part to Yasiel Puig base running error.
24. San Diego Padres (60-69)Tyson Ross is one of those pitchers who doesn't get talked about enough. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Carlos Quentin is most likely done for the year with the bone bruise in his left knee.
25. Chicago White Sox (59-71)The Gordon Beckham trade ought to allow more playing time for Marcus Semien. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
Paul Konerko played his final game at Yankee Stadium, and was presented an autographed base by Derek Jeter prior to the series finale.
26. Boston Red Sox (56-74)Boston apparently has a lot of faith in Rusney Castillo's ability to translate to big-league ball. (Photo credit should read RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP/Getty Images)
David Ortiz's right foot kept him out of the lineup and is listed as day-to-day.
27. Houston Astros (55-76)The Astros have a chance to avoid 100 losses, which sadly qualifies as progress. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
The Tigers may have claimed Astros closer Chad Qualls off waivers, but he might not be moving up North.
28. Arizona Diamondbacks (55-76)David Peralta is a great story, but you could argue he hasn't been the top rookie on the D'backs. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
D-backs plan to go to a six-man rotation in order to preserve their pitchers' arms.
29. Colorado Rockies (52-77)Never a good sign when you're the 29th team in the league to 50 wins, as the Rockies were. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Nolan Arenado has earned his first career National League Player of the Week Award.
30. Texas Rangers (50-79)It was a little surprising that the Rangers didn't find a willing trade partner for lefty Neal Cotts. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)
Shin-Soo Choo is having surgery to remove bone spurs from his left elbow and will not play for the remainder of the 2014 season.
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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