1. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (83-53)Chris Iannetta is underrated. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
With an 8-1 win on Sunday, the Angels swept the A's in a four-game series for the first time since 1997.
2. Baltimore Orioles (79-56)Alejandro De Aza and Kelly Johnson were nifty additions for Baltimore. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
J.J. Hardy has lower back spasms and is considered day to day.
3. Oakland Athletics (78-58)Only seems right that Adam Dunn will finish his career in Oakland. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Adam Dunn, acquired from the White Sox in a trade, stepped to the plate and hit a home run on his first at-bat.
4. Washington National (77-58)Danny Espinosa with another disappointing year. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Getty Images)
Nationals downed the Mariners, 8-3 including six home runs.
5. Los Angeles Dodgers (77-60)The Dodgers haven't gotten much of any production from their backstops. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Yasiel Puig was dropped to sixth in the batting order.
6. Detroit Tigers (76-62)Not David Price's best start. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
Miguel Cabrera returned to the lineup to hit two of the five home runs in a 12-1 victory in Cleveland.
7. San Francisco Giants (74-62)Andrew Susac and Joe Panik have been solid for San Francisco. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Giants completed a three-game sweep of the Brewers, which was their sixth consecutive win and tied their longest streak of the season.
8. Kansas City Royals (74-62)The Royals entered the weekend as the only team with fewer than 900 strikeouts. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
Royals designate veteran Bruce Chen for assignment.
9. Milwaukee Brewers (73-63)Jean Segura has disappointed as much as Scooter Gennett has impressed. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
Brewers sufferd their sixth straight loss with a 4-2 loss to the Cubs to open a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
10. Seattle Mariners (73-62)Fair to call Chris Taylor this year's Brad Miller? (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Felix Hernandez allowed a career-high four home runs, in an 8-3 loss to the Nationals at Safeco Field.
11. Pittsburgh Pirates (71-65)Gregory Polanco should return to the majors this week. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)
Josh Harrison was announced as the Pirates' Heart and Hustle Award winner.
12. New York Yankees (70-65)Shane Greene continues to impress. (Photo by Scott Iskowitz/Getty Images)
Blue Jays presented Derek Jeter with a vacation package to Canada's west coast as a retirement gift.
13. Cleveland Indians (71-64)If you're not familiar with Cody Allen, it might be time to get familiar with him. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
Indians activated Jason Giambi from the 60-day disabled list.
14. St. Louis Cardinals (73-63)Justin Masterson still hasn't performed like expected. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Masterson will transition into the Cardinals' bullpen, where he'll be available as early as midweek.
15. Atlanta Braves (72-65)That Jonny Venters tore his UCL for a third time is horrible news. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)
Craig Kimbrel became just the third Major League pitcher to register 40 or more saves in each of four consecutive seasons.
16. Miami Marlins (66-69)The Marlins have one of the weaker benches in the league. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Henderson Alvarez was sidelined with a left oblique strain and is listed as day-to-day.
17. Toronto Blue Jays (69-67)Things continue to go poorly for Toronto. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
Blue Jays acquired outfielder John Mayberry Jr. from the Phillies on Sunday in exchange for Minor League infielder Gustavo Pierre.
18. Tampa Bay Rays (66-71)Evan Longoria is finally getting going. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
Rays activated outfielder David DeJesus from the disabled list.
19. Cincinnati Reds (66-71)The Reds figure to move one of their starters this winter. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Reds traded setup man Jonathan Broxton to Milwaukee Brewers.
20. Philadelphia Phillies (62-74)Victor Arano is an interesting get for the Phillies. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Phillies pitched their first combined no-hitter. Cole Hamels tossed six no-hit innings and got help from Jake Diekman, Ken Giles and Jonathan Papelbon.
21. San Diego Padres (64-71)There's almost no chance the Padres don't end the season with the league's least-scoring offense. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
Padres inducted Trevor Hoffman, into their Hall of Fame during a pregame ceremony.
22. Chicago Cubs (61-76)Jorge Soler made a nice first impression. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
Justin Ruggiano is done for the season after undergoing surgery on his left ankle.
23. New York Mets (64-73)You can understand David Wrights reluctance to hit the DL, but boy he doesn't look healthy. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Mets placed reliever Vic Black on the disabled list, activating right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka.
24. Chicago White Sox (62-75)The White Sox continue to slide. (Photo by Jeffrey Phelps/Getty Images)
White Sox traded designated hitter Adam Dunn and cash considerations to Oakland in exchange for right-handed pitcher Nolan Sanburn.
25. Boston Red Sox (60-76)Expect Will Middlebrooks to be floated in rumors this winter. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
Clay Buchholz hurled his second shutout of the season as the Red Sox downed the Rays, 3-0.
26. Minnesota Twins (59-76)Eduardo Escobar has been a pleasant surprise. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Tied 5-5 in the 10th inning against the Royals, the Twins blew-up for six runs to win 11-5.
27. Houston Astros (59-79)Perhaps the Astros should've traded Chad Qualls after all. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Astros manager Bo Porter and bench coach Dave Trembley were let go on Monday.
28. Arizona Diamondbacks (57-79)Remember when Nolan Reimold was an intriguing youngster? (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
D-backs plan to go to a six-man rotation in order to preserve their pitchers' arms, but he said the club has not decided whom that sixth person will be.
29. Colorado Rockies (54-82)LaTroy Hawkins still doesn't strike a ton of batters out, but he's gotten results. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
Boone Logan was moved to the 60-day DL, which has now ended his season.
30. Texas Rangers (53-83)There's no reason for Yu Darvish to rush back this season. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Rangers designated first baseman Mike Carp for assignment to make room for pitcher Derek Holland.
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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