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2015 marked the 12th annual TechEdge Celebration, the region's largest gathering in honor of the technology sector! The luncheon was held at the Hyatt Regency on June 5th with inspirational keynote speakers and the most current and comprehensive view of our region's entire tech sector. Sacramento Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA) is accelerating the growth and development of the technology sector in the Sacramento region. They are the nexus that links technology leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, service providers, community organizations, and educational institutions.
City Year "Ripples of Hope" Gala was held at the California History Museum, on May 28th, celebrating City Year Sacramento's work with students and communities in the Capital Region to increase the national graduation rate.
The Northern California World Trade Center Business Luncheon was held at the Sacramento Convention Center on May 28th, with awards and guest speakers. The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is a global network of 330 world trade center members, in nearly 100 countries, representing more than one million businesses. NorCalWTC members are part of this powerful community where forward thinking businesses turn to international trade and investments to assure long-term prosperity.
Billed as the largest event of its kind in California's capital region, The Salvation Army held its 24th Annual Community Luncheon "Spirit of Caring" on May 26th at the Sacramento Red Lion Hotel. The event was an opportunity to showcase its programs, give a fiscal and service report to the community, and thank and recognize the individuals and companies who, through their community service activities or programs, have shown a long history of helping people in need. The Salvation Army also honored Sacramento Kings president Chris Granger with the Spirit of Caring award for his extensive community service work and leadership. Last year's luncheon grossed more than $213,000 in proceeds to support local Salvation Army programs and services year-round. More than 900 individuals were to be in attendance, including local business and governmental leaders.
On May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate bridge was opened to the public, connecting San Francisco and Marin counties.
My Sister's House Gala celebrated My Sister's House providing 14 years of culturally appropriate services to Asian/Pacific Islander and other underserved victims of domestic violence. This year's heroes honored included retired Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully and Putu Blanco of Paul Blanco's Good Car Company. More than 500 people participated in the festivities at The Crest theatre which included civic and corporate leaders singing and dancing on stage.
The Small Business Symposium, held at the Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza on May 14th The Symposium provided resources to directly impact your company. The Opening Session, presented by Visa and Wells Fargo, shared new standards of practice when accepting credit cards as payment to offer safe and secure transactions. The day continued with Advanced Business Workshops, and a Business Resource Area. The Matchmaking Session connects small business owners directly to the Buyers of larger companies. Luncheon included Keynote Speaker addressing investing in the Latino community to maximize your business!
Valley Vision Legacy Feast 2015 - a celebration of the contributions of three regional leaders who have been selected for outstanding achievements in the areas of community vitality, environmental sustainability and economic growth. Valley Vision commemorated the legacy of Alexander Gonzalez, David Shabazian and Warren Smith fun awards program hosted by comedian and former Saturday Night Live writer Jim Pelley, at the California History Museum on May 14th This year, Valley Vision is celebrating its 21st birthday - that means 21 years of making the Sacramento Region more livable. Founded in 1994 Valley Vision - together with regional leaders and collaborators - has worked to confront difficult economic, environmental and social issues that no one organization could tackle alone. Following the formal commemoration of the honorees was a Celebration Dinner designed by chefs Michael Thiemann and Matt Macera and the team at Empress Tavern, who have created a menu using ingredients sourced from local farms and ranches.
The Catalyst Leadership Program is a hands-on, 9-month structured leadership development program designed to develop the individual leadership and management skills of diverse young professionals and emerging leaders. During the program, participants develop an individual leadership plan; join a community, social service or professional organization; and meet with community leaders in order to forge key relationships within and beyond the greater Sacramento region. The primary objectives for our program graduates is to continue their success and advancement in their companies, to increase their service on boards of nonprofits and public commissions, and to be an active participant and inspiration for their communities.
The annual BROKE BALL with the theme "Springtime in Paris" was held on May 8th at the downtown Boys & Girls Club.
Jesuit High School Sacramento will be welcoming its first class of girls in the coming years, the school announced over the weekend.
Officials are investigating after a helicopter crashed on a Sacramento freeway Monday evening.
At least 200 federalized California National Guard members were ordered to be deployed to Oregon overnight into Sunday, officials there said.
Federal funding has been pulled for a major project in Lodi. The project in question is called the Lodi Energy Center Hydrogen Project.
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.
Around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, police in Midtown saw people in the area reporting that someone had been shot near the 2700 block of J Street.
The pedestrians, including an infant, were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in the south Sacramento area on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Maraskeshia Smith is the first woman and first African American to serve as city manager in Sacramento.
The driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating with officers, and neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to be a factor, police said.
A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision Thursday evening in North Sacramento, police said.
California rideshare drivers will have the ability to form a union and negotiate a contract, while still being classified as independent contractors.
Ray Barrantes, a Chowchilla police officer, died in an on-duty crash Friday night, authorities said.
Balin Miller, a popular Alaskan climber, fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan.
Cameras used to catch an average of 14,000 red light runners each year in Sacramento County, but today they're no longer in use. Now, a bill in the legislature would dramatically change the way tickets are issued.
Some local car dealerships are bracing for a busy weekend. Federal electric vehicle rebates that can save people thousands of dollars are about to expire.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says there's work to be done to repair relationships with players in the league.
Eddy Piñeiro hit a 41-yard field goal in overtime before the San Francisco defense stopped Kyren Williams on fourth down with 3:36 to play, and the short-handed 49ers hung on for a thrilling 26-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.
Balin Miller, a popular Alaskan climber, fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan.
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not take up a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking.
If you get your health insurance through Covered California, be prepared to see your health care bills balloon.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon after a legal whirlwind that began hours earlier when the president sent California troops to Portland.
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
The agency says the chemical is showing up in products like gummies, drinks, and vapes, raising concerns that it is being marketed toward kids.
A Placerville man will be skiing again this year after a serious heart attack nearly took his life several years ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A vegetation fire near El Dorado Hills broke out on Labor Day, quickly growing in size and prompting evacuations, officials said.
The Pickett Fire burning in the Napa Valley during peak season for wine country tourism is prompting air quality alerts in surrounding communities as crews continue to fight the fire in rugged terrain.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
The man suspected of shooting into the news station building was indicted last week by a federal grand jury.
Federal funding has been pulled for a major project in Lodi. The project in question is called the Lodi Energy Center Hydrogen Project.
Would you trust artificial intelligence to be your doctor? What about reading a body scan and giving you a diagnosis? Well, a new large-scale study by UC Davis is examining AI's role in reading mammograms.
Jesuit High School Sacramento will be welcoming its first class of girls in the coming years, the school announced over the weekend.
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