Startup of the Month: Nereid Biomaterials
Can biodegradable materials tackle the ocean’s plastic problem?
Nearly a decade ago, researchers issued a grim prediction: By 2050, plastic in the ocean would outweigh all the fish. Now, just 25 years away from that deadline, a tech startup named after sea nymphs in Greek mythology is turning the tide on the ocean’s plastic waste.
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Aaron Read & Associates, LLC
For nearly five decades, Aaron Read & Associates, LLC (ARA) has built a reputation for honest, aggressive and effective advocacy on behalf of a diverse client base and serves as a trusted voice in California’s policy and political arena.
This Collaboration Between Farmers, Water Officials and Environmentalists Is Saving Wildlife
The Floodplain Forward Coalition helps farmers help salmon while protecting water supplies
Water policy in California is defined by fighting. Plans to fix the system languish for decades, and if they’re implemented, they end up in court for many more years. The Floodplain Forward Coalition has broken out of that paradigm.
Recycling and Resilience
Family business spotlight: Vietnamese refugee’s side job turned into a major recycling business
Ming Luong started Ming’s Recycling in 1987, less than a decade after the Luong family arrived in the U.S. They were among the millions of people who fled Vietnam following the fall of Saigon, riding a fishing boat to a refugee camp in Malaysia before a church group sponsored their relocation to Laramie, Wyoming.
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BOZZUTO INSURANCE SERVICES
BOZZUTO INSURANCE MARKS FOUR DECADES WITH FAMILY LEGACY AT CORE
In an industry defined by risk, turnover and uncertainty, Bozzuto Insurance has stood as a steady presence in Northern California for more than 40 years.
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EMCOR SERVICES MESA ENERGY
VALUING AND REWARDING WOMEN AS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
For more than 40 years, EMCOR Services Mesa Energy (Mesa Energy) has provided high-quality mechanical, full-service commercial HVAC, building automation consulting and services with efficient, cost-effective customized energy solutions.
How the National Weather Service Helps California Through Fire Season
Local offices in Sacramento and Hanford were critically understaffed, but pending legislation aims to prevent this from happening again
As California headed into fire season, two National Weather Service offices covering much of the Central Valley struggled with unprecedented vacancies — forcing service cutbacks and backup support from neighboring stations. What does this mean for the future of weather safety in California?
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YOLO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
POWERING EDUCATION, SHAPING TOMORROW: YOLO COUNTY SCHOOLS LEAD THE NATION IN BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT FUTURE
When schools lead with bold innovation, they don’t just reduce costs or keep the lights on — they model what it means to build a cleaner, healthier future for generations to come.
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Institute for Local Government
CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF EMPOWERING LOCAL LEADERS
The Institute for Local Government (ILG) is celebrating 70 years as a critical resource for local government officials.
Young Professionals: Nichole Baxter
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Nichole Baxter, 36, is director of business development at California American Water, a role that lets her express her lifelong gift for clear communication.