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More than 200 Sacramento-area residents and families attended the community celebration. This year, as part of ARI’s sustainability efforts, the organization partnered with CalRecycle to pilot the Noodle Festival as a zero-waste event aimed at reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. Large community events like the Noodle Festival can generate a significant amount of waste in a single …

SACRAMENTO — Mark your calendars for California’s largest annual volunteer cleanup effort on Saturday, Sept. 19. Communities statewide will come together for the 42nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day to remove litter along beaches, rivers, creeks, bays, and wetlands. From veteran cleanup champions to students fulfilling their community service requirements, all volunteers are invited to roll up their sleeves and …

Is there a smoker in your life who you hope will quit? Keep in mind that you cannot make someone quit. A smoker will only quit when he or she is ready. The best thing you can do is offer support. Do’s and Don’ts1 Do make your home smoke-free. Only allow people to smoke outside. With rules, smoking will take …

What You Need to Know: This Labor Day, the Employment Development Department is highlighting resources to help Californians navigate an always changing workforce. California had 18.1 million nonfarm jobs in July 2026, Over the past year, CA accounted for 36% of all new jobs created across the United States, far outpacing the state’s 11.5 % share of the nation’s labor force. …

The $5,000 Grants Help Local Restaurants, Commercial Caterers for Long-Term Success Oakland, Calif.—Dozens of restaurants and commercial caterers across Central and Northern California will soon be set to cook up new plans for growth with grants from the California Restaurant Foundation and The PG&E Corporation Foundation. The two foundations have partnered to give $5,000 grants to 239 restaurants in 30 counties across PG&E’s service area. The charitable contributions will total $1.4 million. Both the …

By Selen Ozturk Image credit: Mike Lewelling, National Park Service | Via CC License 2.0 As California moves through the most dangerous stretch of its 2026 fire season, state emergency officials are expanding efforts to help residents prepare before fires ignite. The need to prevent wildfire risk has moved well beyond California’s rural areas into dense urban neighborhoods as well, …

By Sue Vang, Senior Environmental Scientist, CalRecycle Growing up in an Asian household, I learned early that resources were meant to be respected, not wasted. Family meals were prepared using as much of the animal or ingredient as possible, with very little left behind. We also focused on using what we already owned, repairing what we could and sharing resources. …

Historic Cal Grant C Expansion Now Covers Short-Term Vocational Programs (8–15 Weeks) With exactly 28 days remaining, the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office’s ICanGoToCollege.com campaign are making an urgent call to current and prospective community college students to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) …

ELK GROVE, Calif. (August 13, 2026) –– In the lead-up to its fourth anniversary on Aug. 15, Sky River Casino was recognized on July 23 by the Sacramento Business Journal with its Innovative Company Corporate Citizenship Award, honoring organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting local nonprofits through charitable giving, volunteerism, board leadership and community partnerships. Guided by four core …

A Free Call to 811 Will Help Keep You Safe and Avoid Expensive Repairs OAKLAND, Calif. — Most every day, somewhere in Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) service area in Northern and Central California, an underground utility line is damaged due to digging. Each of these incidents pose a public safety risk requiring a 911 response and can result in …