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.
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WESTERN PLACER WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
INNOVATIVE AND EASY RESOURCE RECOVERY FOR PLACER'S BRIGHTEST FUTURE
Serving Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville and the unincorporated portions of western Placer County, the Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) owns and operates a state-of-the-art mixed-waste sorting facility, alongside composting and landfill operations.
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PLACER COUNTY WATER AGENCY
THE SECRET TO WATER SECURITY? LOCAL CONTROL, PLANNING AHEAD AND DISCIPLINED PROGRESS
As Placer County continues its dynamic growth in jobs, housing and opportunity, one critical question arises: Do we have enough water to keep up?
Thanks to the vision of local leaders decades ago, the answer is yes. But keeping that answer as a “yes” requires constant planning, investment and disciplined execution.
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California American Water
EVERY DROP COUNTS: DELIVERING ON QUALITY AND COMMUNITY
It’s easy to take for granted the simple act of turning on the tap and pouring a glass of clean, healthy water — especially in a state as sprawling and diverse as California. We expect it to be there, every time, and rarely stop to think about the skilled professionals, the miles of pipes and the layers of regulations that make it possible.