Community News
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As President Trump declares a border emergency on Day 1, California’s targeted immigrants lie low
by Wendy Fry January 20, 2025 In summary Along the California-Mexico border, immigrants at risk of deportation are seeking to live undetected through an unprecedented crackdown. But a returning President Trump issued a barrage of Inauguration Day executive orders designed to pull the military into border enforcement and punish states such as California for sanctuary policies.…
Trump wants to deport immigrants accused of crimes. California sheriffs could make that easy
by Nigel Duara and Tomas Apodaca January 20, 2025 In summary President Donald Trump wants to deport undocumented immigrants arrested on suspicion of various crimes. That could put sheriffs overseeing California jails in conflict with the state’s sanctuary law. Lea esta historia en Español California sheriffs once again find themselves navigating a difficult political calculus on immigration as President Donald…
Sacramento nurses call for safeguards against AI-based technology in hospitals
by Annika Merrilees January 17, 2025 Health care unions have long lobbied hospitals for higher wages and staff-to-patient ratios. But a new feature is likely to take up a prominent place in contract talks with health systems: hospitals’ adoption of AI-based technology. In efforts to keep up with competitors and reduce burdens on staff, health systems across…
Sacramento State announces $45 million budget cut. What the California university faces
By Emma Hall Updated January 17, 2025 5:55 PM Sacramento State will cut its upcoming budget by $45 million as the state Legislature shrinks the California State University system budget by 8%, President Luke Wood said during his Spring Address Thursday morning. Wood said this decision comes as the university faces a “inflationary and benefit…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces increase in paid family leave and disability benefits
By Dave Pehling Updated on: January 2, 2025 / 1:37 PM PST Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday morning announced an increase to paid family leave and disability benefits for California residents on claims filed in the new year. The benefit increase that goes into effect with the full implementation of the 2022 law SB 951 “will…
SMUD receives $11.6 million grant to build electric vehicle charging stations
by: Jacque Porter Posted: Jan 8, 2025 / 02:53 PM PST The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is receiving $11.63 million in federal funding to build electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced Monday. The project is one of six in California receiving a combined $122.9 million from the Federal Highway Administration’s Charging and…
Sacramento City Council appoints interim city manager. Here’s what we know
Updated: 6:42 PM PST Jan 7, 2025 Lindsay Weber SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento City Council has appointed Leyne Milstein as the interim city manager. The move comes weeks after the council decided not to extend former city manager Howard Chan’s contract. The city goes into 2025 with a new mayor and no official city manager…
Federal health care dollars are helping to house homeless Californians. Trump could stop that
By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters Published Dec 15, 2024 5:00 AM Two years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration unveiled a new plan to help solve the homelessness crisis: It began using health care providers, funded through Medi-Cal, to help people get and stay housed. Now, with President-Elect Donald Trump about to take office, some health care organizations,…
Troubled California teens gain protections under a new law championed by Paris Hilton
by Lynn La December 18, 2024 In summary Hilton, the latest celebrity to lobby the Legislature, persuaded it to pass a law that brings more transparency on the use of restraints and seclusion rooms. Beginning Jan. 1, hundreds of state-licensed residential treatment centers for children and youth up to age 21 operating in California must comply…
California’s jail population will rise due to Prop. 36. So will inmate deaths, advocates say
by Nigel Duara December 17, 2024 In summary California recorded historically high numbers of deaths in county jails for the past six years. Now, counties expect to house more prisoners as Prop. 36 takes effect. According to Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes, California doesn’t have a crisis in its jails, where record numbers of people have…
Local Organizations
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Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
SFBFS is the largest nonprofit provider of basic human needs in Sacramento County. On top of a food bank, the organization provides services regarding clothing, technology, adult learning, parent education, immigration and refugees, and utilities assistance. Its resources include clothing for a newborn baby, advising a teenager on a job interview, Immigration Legal Services and English as a Second Language classes.
Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento
The Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento provides a spectrum of services for youth in crisis across the Sacramento region. Types of care offered includes an on-site preschool for the youngest survivors of family trauma, outpatient mental health care for children residing in the community dealing with anxiety and depression, and residential treatment for children who have suffered abuse, neglect or other trauma.
Empowering grassroots efforts and building strategic partnerships that preserve, protect, and enhance California’s urban and community forests.
The Regional Center for Volunteerism-HandsOn Sacramento (HOS) was created in 1998 as a program of Community Link in response to the community's need for a full‐service volunteer action center. Founding volunteers wanted to create social change through volunteerism and education, believing that each person's involvement will make a real difference in our community.
Sacramento Literacy Foundation
The Sacramento Literacy Foundation’s Mission is to improve lives by collaborating with organizations in our community to advance literacy skills.
FGT is the largest holiday gift and backpack donation program in California. It runs both a holiday wish drive and a back to school drive for low income Northern California families. In 2021, FGT fulfilled over 51,000 holiday wishes and provided more than 25,000 supply-filled backpacks to children in need. FGT has served two million children and individuals throughout the greater Bay Area as it aims to inspire the values of kindness, philanthropy, and volunteerism in the community.
Wellspring Women’s Center serves approximately 200 Sacramento-based women and their children every weekday by providing healthy meals, case management, free counseling, art therapy, enrichment classes and workshops, and safety net services. Specific programs include a Children’s Corner Program with early learning opportunities and activities for children ages 3-8 and safety net services including bus passes, diapers, pads and tampons, hygiene kits, and more.
WEAVE’s mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and sex trafficking.
We envision a Nation in which young men of color are overrepresented in higher education, underrepresented in the criminal justice system, and are leaders in their communities.
PRO’s direct service programs are offered in school and community-based settings. PRO creates safe spaces for youth to discover who they are, explore topics that impact their daily lives, cultivate skills, and develop into leaders and change-makers for their communities.
Upcoming Events
Informational Webinar on SB4
SB4 allows peace officers to racially profile Hispanic people, essentially, a peace officer can accuse a Hispanic person of not coming into this country legally. This webinar allows people the space to gather and ask questions to prepare for the implications of this bill.
Living through War & Fighting for Peace
Noga Bar Oz is an Israeli musician and conducts an orchestra for Arab and Jewish children. Lana Ikelan, a Palestinian journalist, believes in the power of words and stories to create change and justice. These young women activists are leaving their war torn and deeply divided homeland to spread messages and hope and strength. This…
Oak Cliff Market 2024
Our mission is to provide fresh, healthy food in the Black community, and create community commerce in South Oak Cliff by building relationships with Black and Brown farmers and vendors! For Oak Cliff Farmers Markets are certified local markets where all fruits, vegetables, and agricultural items are grown, made, or ranched within 150 miles. Your…
Oak Cliff Market
Our mission is to provide fresh, healthy food in the Black community, and create community commerce in South Oak Cliff by building relationships with Black and Brown farmers and vendors! For Oak Cliff Farmers Markets are certified local markets where all fruits, vegetables, and agricultural items are grown, made, or ranched within 150 miles. Your…
Oak Cliff Market
Our mission is to provide fresh, healthy food in the Black community, and create community commerce in South Oak Cliff by building relationships with Black and Brown farmers and vendors! For Oak Cliff Farmers Markets are certified local markets where all fruits, vegetables, and agricultural items are grown, made, or ranched within 150 miles. Your…
Beats, Bites & Brews An Evening of Entertainment Benefiting the YMCA of Indianapolis
Get your tickets now for this one-of-a-kind fundraiser event to support the Indianapolis YMCA! The event will take place at the Hotel Tango Distillery on Sunday, March 10th, from 5:30-9:00 pm. Entry includes a delicious catered buffet-style dinner and one cocktail, including Hotel Tango’s craft cocktails. Proceeds will directly support the Indianapolis YMCA’s Social Responsibility and…
Fight For Air Climb Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Climb raises awareness and money to fight lung disease through research, education and advocacy. It also helps those living with lung disease in Indiana. Our Fight For Air Climb is designed for every type of climber, from beginners to competitive climbers. How you climb is up to you: race to the top or…
Bloomington’s Second Annual Bike to Earth Day
The City of Bloomington will be hosting the second annual Bike to Earth Day event at Switchyard Park on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 1:00-5:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature live music, food and drinks, local vendors, raffles, tree giveaways, and more. This year’s event is hosted…
Lyford Fire Department Jonah Fish Fry
Enjoy a Jonah fish fry with all the fixins! Dine-in or drive-up options. All proceeds benefit the Lyford Volunteer Fire Department.
Play for Family Peace
Play for Family Peace will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Anderson Country Club. We hope you will join us as we help families find peaceful solutions! Play for Family Peace is our annual golf tournament which supports a wide array of housing and supportive services for survivors looking to break the cycle of…
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