Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Florence
Confirmation Hearing For Brett Kavanaugh
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Sacramento Asian Peace Officer Association Service Award BanquetThe Sacramento Asian Peace Officers Association held the 25th annual Community Service Awards Banquet and fundraiser at Happy Garden Seafood Restaurant on August 31st.
Portions of the proceeds will benefit the Asian Peace Officers Associations Youth Outreach Programs, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento and other community enrichment programs.
Honorees:
Mahmud Sharif, founder and owner of Sharif Jewelers, Community Service Award
Harvey Woo, Lieutenant, California State University Sacramento Police Department, received the Kinya Noguchi Award.
Africa Hope Fund SAFARI ON THE RIVER Safari Fundraiser in Sacramento
Sacramento Region Business Association Annual BBQ and FundraiserOn August 24.Sacramento Region Business Association held the BBQ this year at the Fountain Square Community Center in Citrus Heights. This popular event with business’s, community, civic and elected leaders joined the event that featured food, beer, wine, silent and live auction.
The Sacramento Region Business Association is the region’s leading champion for economic growth and job creation. As the broad-based representative of the business community and the catalyzing voice of multiple vertically aligned trade associations – Region Builders, Region Restaurants, Region Technology, and Region Finance – we are uniquely positioned in our ability to advance economic growth for key industry sectors that strategically benefit the entire region. Every major successful economic initiative in our region over the last five years has been spearheaded by Region Business
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CAPITAL CelebrASIAN Dinner Honors Mona PasquilThe Council of Asian Pacific Islanders Together for Advocacy & Leadership (CAPITAL) celebrated their 6th Annual CelebrASIAN Dinner on Aug 23, 2018 with award recipient, Mona Pasquil, for her outstanding services to the API Community who serves as Appointments Secretary in the Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and is responsible for helping the Governor build his administration by recruiting top candidates to serve the state.
Hawaiians Prepare For Hurricane Lane
Old Sacramento Waterfront New Brand Identity and Logo UnveilingOld Sacramento property owners and merchants alongside representatives from the City of Sacramento, California State Parks, Visit Sacramento, Downtown Sacramento Partnership and others, held the unveiling of Old Sacramento’s exciting new brand identity and Logo on, August 22, 2018.
“Inspired by the trailblazing spirit that launched our city, Old Sacramento’s new brand marks a significant evolution of its brand positioning and visual identity. Designed to reconnect Sacramento with the waterfront, and the historic district encompassing the 28 acres surrounding it, the logo was revealed during remarks by Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, Vice Mayor Steve Hansen, Old Sacramento property owner, Terry Harvego of Harvego Enterprises, and California State Railroad Museum Foundation CEO, Cheryl Marcell. “
Surfing Named Official Sport of California
Sports Photos of the Week - 8/22/18
Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes at the State CapitolOn Aug 18, Make-A-Wish hosted their 19th annual Walk For Wishes event at the State Capitol. More than 800 wish families, volunteers, and supporters came out dressed as superheroes to walk to walk the 1 or 3-mile route in support of the mission: to create life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses. Thanks to the support of our local community, all funds raised at the Walk are going to grant wishes of children in our community.
Neighbor Works Annual Art, Wine & Food Classic FundraiserOn August 18th, Neighbor Works Annual Art, Wine & Food Classic Fundraiser was held at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria.
Founded by a small group of residents who wanted to improve their distressed neighborhood, Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services was created in 1987. Now doing business as NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center Sacramento Region (NeighborWorks® Sacramento), the organization has changed and grown, but the heart of its mission remains the same. Initially, Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services served just four neighborhoods in Sacramento. Today, NeighborWorks® Sacramento serves an 11-county region from two offices, and its program offerings include a full range of services to assist potential and current homeowners. The mission is to “provide opportunities for successful homeownership and strong communities through quality education, affordable lending, supportive partnership and dedicated leadership.”
Funeral for Utah Firefighter Matthew David Burchett Killed In California
Bounty and Beast Restaurant Kickoff Party in Midtown SacramentoBounty and Beast Restaurant VIP kickoff was on July 28th at the newest midtown venue on R & 17th Street at the end of the Ice Blocks Development.
Congratulations to the co-owner Michel Hargis and Executive Chef Brock Macdonald and Pastry chef Edward Martinez.
WIND Youth Services Summer Soiree and FundraiserWind Youth Services’ Summer Soiree was celebrated at the new Wind Youth Center at 815 S Street on Friday, July 27th. The fun evening of local food and drink was emceed by Rob Stewart of KVIE’s Rob on the Road. Wind Youth Services provides supportive services and opportunities to youth experiencing homelessness. It is estimated that on any given night in Sacramento, there are 250 homeless youth on the streets. Wind Youth Services aims to end the cycle of youth homelessness. The new Wind Youth Center will offer wrap around services for youth; it is here they can enter one front door and access case management, crisis counseling, a warm meal, clothes, respite and a hot shower.
SMUD presented Wind a check for $100,000 as the largest grantee of the inaugural SMUD Shine Awards. The money from SMUD will fund the restrooms, solar and showers at the Wind Youth Center.
Border Patrol Monitors The US-Mexico Border
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County Fire
American River Parkway Foundation Summer Solstice Dinner and Auction
On June 23, the Summer Solstice Dinner and Auction benefiting the American River Parkway Foundation was held at William B Pond Park.
Center for Fathers and Families Salute to Fatherhood BanquetEvent was held at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, Sacramento on June 14th.
Nathaniel “ Gene” Wilson
Donald Terry
Justin Jay Marzz Marshall
Michael Marion
Doug Christie
Protesters Demonstration Against ICE Officials Separating Undocumented Families
Saint John’s Program Polo For Change FundraiserOn June 2nd, Saint John’s Programs inaugural Polo for Change Event was hosted at Chamberlain Ranch where over 900 people came together for an amazing, fun-filled event, featuring delicious food catered by Plates Café n a shopping promenade, a silent auction, live music, California Cowgirls and CalCrush Clydesdales demonstrations, a fabulous hat competition.