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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 …

Temecula, CA – As autumn arrives, Pechanga Resort Casino is celebrating the season with its Harvest Moon promotional series throughout October, promising guests multiple chances to win cash prizes and EasyPlay rewards. The month-long celebration combines special drawing events with weekly opportunities for hundreds of winners. Pechanga Resort Casino will host three special Harvest Moon drawing events on Fridays, October …

DUPAGE COUNTY – August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the perfect time to make sure your child is up to date with their routine vaccinations. The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is encouraging parents to add vaccinations to the top of their back-to-school checklist. Illinois immunization requirements for children and adolescents enrolling in childcare or school are aligned with …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax to manufacture monovalent (single strain) vaccines targeting the omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant by fall 2023.  The XBB.1.5 subvariant is one of the most resistant strains to immunizations. In early June, the XBB.1.5 subvariant accounted for almost 40% of all COVID-19 cases in the U.S.   About 17% of the U.S. …

Spring break is around the corner, and families everywhere are pulling out the essentials to prepare — whether that’s sunscreen to catch some rays, extra layers to hit the slopes, or getting passports and visas to visit family and friends. To make the most out of their time off, families should do some extra homework to make sure any travel …