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SMUD

Making Sacramento Bright

There’s a side of the SMUD story that’s not often told. As a community-owned energy provider, every decision made at SMUD is based on the benefit of the community. SMUD has made a promise to be a good corporate citizen and give back through volunteers, donations, education and support that creates a more vibrant community that uses energy more efficiently. The voices of its partners who have benefited from SMUD’s leadership, generosity and expertise highlight SMUD’s corporate citizenship philosophy and the many ways in which SMUD Makes Sacramento Brighter.

Published May, 2017

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Sacramento Democrats

Guess What? You're a Democrat

Do you care about universal health care? Are you worried about the growing income gap? Do you feel that the “winners” in our society should not be determined by one’s gender, skin color or where they were born? Guess what? You’re a Democrat! In this publication, find out how Sacramento residents took their passion for an issue and acted on it by getting involved with local democratic groups.

Published May, 2017

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Twin Rivers Unified School District

Success, Nothing Less!

Twin Rivers Unified School District celebrates the Class of 2017. Meet the valedictorians who made it to the top of their class and the star staff who help every student achieve academic success!

Published May, 2017

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Yolo Hospice

Write the End of Your Story

Palliative care is redefining treatment and comfort for life-limiting diagnoses. Learn how you can make your wishes known through an Advance Health Care Directive and align your end-of-life goals with compassionate care.

Published April, 2017

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River City Phoenix

Wholesome Healing

At River City Phoenix, patients’ needs always come first. River City Phoenix (RCP) is a medical cannabis dispensary with a history of providing patients with a variety of medicine, personalized recommendations and education around each product they offer. Since it opened as RCP in Sacramento, professional, caring staff strive to maintain the gold standard for the medical cannabis dispensary business model. This publication aims to reach medical marijuana patients who are not yet connected with RCP, encouraging them to come in, meet the staff and see what RCP offers. It's also intended for a more general audience, reducing stigma around medical marijuana businesses and users. Their stories show that patients are a diverse group with a variety of needs, and that staff are there to help everyone.

Published April, 2017

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Salinas Valley Recycles

Taking a New Look at Trash

Can you envision a future free of landfills? Currently, Salinas Valley only has the Johnson Canyon Landfill, which will reach capacity in the next 45 years. Salinas Valley Recycles is working toward a solution, considering new options for disposing of the region’s waste. As issues like climate change and smart use of space impact planning, it’s important to be smart about how we process our waste. Through cutting-edge technology, it is possible to re-purpose the organic materials that wind up in our landfills and make our waste work for us! And you can be part of the planning process. This publication will introduce readers to some of the options Salinas Valley Recycles is considering to dispose of our waste in an economically and environmentally sound way. It will also prompt readers to attend a public meeting and be part of the decision-making process.

Published April, 2017

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Salinas Valley Recycles

Una nueva vista a la basura

¿Puede usted imaginar un futuro libre de vertederos? En la actualidad, Salinas Valley sólo cuenta con el vertedero Johnson Canyon, que alcanzará su capacidad en los próximos 45 años. Salinas Valley Recycles está trabajando hacia una solución, considerando nuevas opciones para eliminar los residuos de la región. Como temas como el cambio climático y el uso inteligente de la planificación de impacto espacial, es importante ser inteligente acerca de cómo procesamos nuestros residuos. Gracias a la tecnología de vanguardia, es posible reutilizar los materiales orgánicos que terminan en nuestros vertederos y hacer que nuestros desechos funcionen para nosotros. Y usted puede ser parte del proceso de planificación. Esta publicación presentará a los lectores algunas de las opciones que Salinas Valley Recycles está considerando para disponer de nuestros desechos de manera económica y ambientalmente correcta. Asimismo, impulsará a los lectores a asistir a una reunión pública y formar parte del proceso de toma de decisiones.

Published April, 2017

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North Dakota Department of Human Services

Alcohol in North Dakota

The culture of alcohol abuse is impacting North Dakota's kids and communities. Learn how you can take action to prevent underage drinking and adult binge drinking.

Published April, 2017

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Center for Land-Based Learning

Turning Ideas into Environmental Solutions

Caring for Our Watersheds, a joint program of Agrium and the Center for Land-Based Learning, empowers students to imagine, develop and create solutions in their local watersheds through an environmental proposal writing contest. Up to $10,000 in cash is available to students so that they can turn their ideas into reality.

Published April, 2017

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Fresno County Department of Social Services

Health and Well-Being for Elders and Persons with Disabilities

Adapting to changing abilities, health needs and financial constraints can be difficult to manage for families with dependent or older adults. People are living longer than they planned and retirement savings aren’t lasting as long. Mental health and physical health challenges can arise. Family members are often unaware of the situation facing their older loved ones, and many times they are unable to provide assistance. These kinds of issues will only grow as the Baby Boomers age and our population gets “grayer.” Older adults need a safety net, one that is made up of family, friends, neighbors and the resources they have in Fresno County. Fresno’s Department of Social Services has many programs that cater to the needs of older adults as well as dependent adults of all ages. Now is the time to start a conversation. Being proactive and having a family conversations about the needs of older or dependent adults now can prevent crises. This publication will encourage readers to take control and start a conversation now to help the loved one in their life. With Fresno County’s adult services, they will have a place to turn when they need help.

Published April, 2017

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Fresno County Department of Social Services

Salud y bienestar para ancianos y personas con discapidades

Adaptarse a las capacidades cambiantes, las necesidades de salud y las restricciones financieras puede ser difícil de manejar para las familias con dependientes o adultos mayores. Las personas viven más tiempo de lo previsto y los ahorros para la jubilación no duran tanto. Pueden surgir problemas de salud mental y salud física. Los miembros de la familia son a menudo inconscientes de la situación que enfrentan sus seres queridos más viejos, y muchas veces no pueden proporcionar ayuda. Este tipo de problemas sólo crecerá a medida que los Baby Boomers envejecen y nuestra población se pone "más gris". Los adultos mayores necesitan una red de seguridad, que está formada por familiares, amigos, vecinos y los recursos que tienen en el Condado de Fresno. Departamento de Servicios Sociales de Fresno tiene muchos programas que atienden a las necesidades de los adultos mayores, así como los adultos dependientes de todas las edades. Sin embargo, el departamento combate los conceptos erróneos que impiden que la gente busque ayuda. "¿Estás aquí para llevarme ahora?" Es un saludo común cuando los Servicios de Protección para Adultos visitan la casa de un adulto mayor. Esto es simplemente falso - todos los clientes conservan su derecho a la libre determinación. El objetivo del Departamento de Servicios Sociales es ayudar a los adultos mayores a la edad en sus hogares durante el tiempo que sea posible hacerlo con seguridad. Ahora es el momento de iniciar una conversación. Ser proactivo y tener una conversación familiar sobre las necesidades de los adultos mayores o dependientes ahora puede prevenir las crisis. Esta publicación animará a los lectores a tomar el control ya iniciar una conversación ahora para ayudar al ser querido en su vida. Con los servicios para adultos del Condado de Fresno, tendrán un lugar donde acudir cuando necesiten ayuda.

Published April, 2017

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McGeorge School of Law

Preparing Leaders for What's Next

McGeorge School of Law is more than a traditional law school. Building off the core legal analytical skills that have been our trademark for 93 years, the law school has transformed the JD curriculum to be deeply practical, experiential and career-oriented. McGeorge also offers four innovative master’s degrees in law and policy whose defining feature is interdisciplinary learning. The Capital Center for Law and Policy has cemented our reputation in one of the country’s more important state capitals. The Center of Advocacy & Alternative Dispute Resolution emphasizes the foundational training in professional skills for which McGeorge has long been recognized. The school’s new MSL program offers flexible scheduling for those who want to pursue a legal degree for professional advancement in their field. McGeorge is building on its strong roots, embracing change and educating the leaders for what’s next in law and policy. McGeorge is the only law school in the nation to offer Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) degrees. McGeorge also offers the Master of Science in Law (MSL) for working professionals who need law and policy training to change or advance their nonlegal careers. With common faculty, cross-listed courses, and a single Graduate Campus, McGeorge provides a rich, unique interdisciplinary learning environment for students pursuing its five law and policy degrees. This publication will help prospective students understand the diverse offerings of McGeorge School of Law.

Published March, 2017

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Twin Rivers Unified School District

Field Trip

Find out what happens when students are engaged outside the classroom in the Spring 2017 edition of We Are TR! Also in this issue: Staff spotlights, TR Talk and testing tips.

Published March, 2017

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Eco Foundation Systems

A Better Way to Build

Eco Foundation Systems uses ground screws to replace common concrete foundations, resulting in a quicker, more efficient and more environmentally sustainable way to build. Find out where the ground screw came from, what it's being used for and why cities, counties, government agencies and solar contractors should give Eco Foundation Systems a turn on their next public project.

Published March, 2017

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Shasta County Charter Schools

The Path of Your Choice

No two children are the same. Every child comes to school with unique talents, learning styles and interests. So doesn’t it make sense to create schools that are as unique as them? When the adults in a child’s life work together to develop an educational environment that nurtures his or her capabilities, the student is in a better position to thrive in the long run. Charter schools offer parents a wide range of options and more control over curriculum and scheduling. They also allow for more choices and autonomy for parents and educators, while adhering to state standards and being held accountable by a governing board. Discover the community of innovative charter schools in the Shasta County region!

Published March, 2017

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Westlake Charter School

Ready, Set, Explore!

Westlake Charter School has plenty to celebrate. Parents that contribute to classroom success. Teachers and administrators who support one another. Students who are succeeding. And now, Westlake has another reason to celebrate – it’s getting its own school! After holding classes in portables on other campuses since 2005, Westlake will have its own K-8 campus open in 2017, paid for with a bond measure approved by local voters. Discover the ways Westlake Charter School is charting a new course for public education.

Published February, 2017

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