Saddleridge Fire Scorches 4000 Acres In LA County, Thousands EvacuatedPORTER RANCH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: The Saddleridge Fire burns near a park in the early morning hours on October 11, 2019 in Porter Ranch, California. The fast moving wind-driven fire has burned more than 4,000 acres and at least 23,000 homes are under mandatory evacuation orders. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Saddleridge Fire Scorches 4000 Acres In LA County, Thousands EvacuatedPORTER RANCH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Firefighters work at a house fire in the early morning hours during the Saddleridge Fire on October 11, 2019 in Porter Ranch, California. The fast-moving wind-driven fire has burned more than 4,000 acres and at least 23,000 homes are under mandatory evacuation orders. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Saddleridge Fire Scorches 4000 Acres In LA County, Thousands EvacuatedPORTER RANCH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: A firefighter walks through a gate while working at a house fire in the early morning hours during the Saddleridge Fire on October 11, 2019 in Porter Ranch, California. The fast moving wind-driven fire has burned more than 4,000 acres and at least 23,000 homes are under mandatory evacuation orders. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRESA firefighter sleeps on the sidewalk during the Saddleridge fire in Porter Ranch, California on October 11, 2019. - Much of California was on high alert Friday as wind-driven wildfires tore through the state's south, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people and destroying multiple structures and homes. Fire officials said an 89-year-old woman died in Calimesa, about 70 miles (115 kilometers) east of Los Angeles, when fire swept through a trailer park overnight after the driver of a garbage truck that caught fire dumped his burning load nearby. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRESAn aircraft helps fight the Saddleridge fire by dropping fire retardant along a ridge in Newhall, California on October 11, 2019. - Much of California was on high alert Friday as wind-driven wildfires tore through the state's south, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people and destroying multiple structures and homes. Fire officials said an 89-year-old woman died in Calimesa, about 70 miles (115 kilometers) east of Los Angeles, when fire swept through a trailer park overnight after the driver of a garbage truck that caught fire dumped his burning load nearby. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Saddleridge Fire Scorches 4000 Acres In LA County, Thousands EvacuatedPORTER RANCH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Firefighters work as the Saddleridge Fire burns in the early morning hours on October 11, 2019 in Porter Ranch, California. The fast moving wind-driven fire has burned more than 4,000 acres and at least 23,000 homes are under mandatory evacuation orders. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Saddleridge Fire Scorches 4000 Acres In LA County, Thousands EvacuatedPORTER RANCH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Firefighters work at a house fire in the early morning hours during the Saddleridge Fire on October 11, 2019 in Porter Ranch, California. The fast-moving wind-driven fire has burned more than 4,000 acres and at least 23,000 homes are under mandatory evacuation orders. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRESA helicopter drops water to help fight flames as the Saddleridge Fire in the Porter Ranch section of Los Angeles, California on October 11, 2019. - The fire broke out late October 10 and has scorched some 4,600 acres (1,816 hectares), and forced mandatory evacuation orders for 12,700 homes. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Saddleridge Fire Scorches 4000 Acres In LA County, Thousands EvacuatedPORTER RANCH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: A firefighter works at a house fire in the early morning hours during the Saddleridge Fire on October 11, 2019 in Porter Ranch, California. The fast moving wind-driven fire has burned more than 4,000 acres and at least 23,000 homes are under mandatory evacuation orders. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Saddleridge Fire Scorches 4000 Acres In LA County, Thousands EvacuatedPORTER RANCH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: A firefighting helicopter works the Saddleridge Fire on October 11, 2019 near Porter Ranch, California. The fast moving wind-driven fire has burned more than 4,000 acres and at least 23,000 homes are under mandatory evacuation orders. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRESA firefighter sleeps in his truck during the Saddleridge fire in Porter Ranch, California on October 11, 2019. - Much of California was on high alert Friday as wind-driven wildfires tore through the state's south, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people and destroying multiple structures and homes. Fire officials said an 89-year-old woman died in Calimesa, about 70 miles (115 kilometers) east of Los Angeles, when fire swept through a trailer park overnight after the driver of a garbage truck that caught fire dumped his burning load nearby. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Saddleridge Fire Scorches 4000 Acres In LA County, Thousands EvacuatedPORTER RANCH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Smoke from the Saddleridge Fire rises on October 11, 2019 near Porter Ranch, California. The fast moving wind-driven fire has burned more than 4,000 acres and at least 23,000 homes are under mandatory evacuation orders. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRESEyad Jarjour (L) views his neighbor's burned residence after flames from the Saddleridge Fire tore through the region in Granada Hills, California on October 11, 2019. - The fire broke out late October 10 and has scorched some 4,600 acres (1,816 hectares), and forced mandatory evacuation orders for 12,700 homes. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRESA burned home smolders after flames from the Saddleridge Fire tore through the region in Granada Hills, California on October 11, 2019. - The fire broke out late October 10 and has scorched some 4,600 acres (1,816 hectares), and forced mandatory evacuation orders for 12,700 homes. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRESA resident views the burned remains of her home in Granada Hills, Californi,a after the Saddleridge Fire tore through the region on October 11, 2019. - The fire broke out late October 10 and has scorched some 4,600 acres (1,816 hectares), and forced mandatory evacuation orders for 12,700 homes. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRESWind whips through the area as firefighters fight impending flames during the Saddleridge Fire in the Porter Ranch section of Los Angeles, California on October 11, 2019. - The fire broke out late October 10 and has scorched some 4,600 acres (1,816 hectares), and forced mandatory evacuation orders for 12,700 homes. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRESA helicopter drops water to help fight flames on the Saddleridge Fire in the Porter Ranch section of Los Angeles, California, on October 11, 2019. - The fire broke out late October 10 and has scorched some 4,600 acres (1,816 hectares), and forced mandatory evacuation orders for 12,700 homes. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRESA helicopter drops water to help fight flames on the Saddleridge Fire in the Porter Ranch section of Los Angeles, California, on October 11, 2019. - The fire broke out late October 10 and has scorched some 4,600 acres (1,816 hectares), and forced mandatory evacuation orders for 12,700 homes. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRESThe moon shines through the smoke over a hillside of embers of the Saddleridge Fire in the Porter Ranch section of Los Angeles, California in the early morning hours of October 11, 2019. - The fire broke out late October 10 and has scorched some 4,600 acres (1,816 hectares), and forced mandatory evacuation orders for 12,700 homes. (Photo by DAVID MCNEW / AFP) (Photo by DAVID MCNEW/AFP via Getty Images)
US-CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRESThe sun rises over power lines along a smokey horizon during the Saddleridge Fire in Newhall, California on October 11, 2019. - The fire broke out late October 10 and has scorched some 4,600 acres (1,816 hectares), and forced mandatory evacuation orders for 12,700 homes. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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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.
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Sophia Garcia, Young Professional of the Year
Better Business Bureau of Northeast California, Community Impact
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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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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
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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
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Cindy Tuttle: West Sacramentan of the Year
JP Singh: Businessperson of the Year
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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.
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