
Aggie Square Becomes a Reality for the Capital Region
A grand opening celebration was held for the $1.1 billion UC Davis innovation center
A festive grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting was held
May 2 for Aggie Square, the $1.1 billion innovation center for UC
Davis that has been eight years in the making.

The Capital Region Is in the Vanguard of Autism Research and Treatment
Researchers, educators and students help unlock the mystery of autism
Autism is neither a disease nor a sickness. But for the increasing population of those diagnosed — one in 31 children is the current count in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — it’s quite real. What might surprise you is that when it comes to learning about and managing autism, the Capital Region is very much in the forefront.
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Studio W Architects
ARCHITECTURE FIRM EXCELS WELL BEYOND DESIGN
Studio W Architects has welcomed Chelsea Pozar to the role of president, a recent strategic promotion for continued success. Pozar stands apart in the industry with her business background and joins firm owner and CEO Brian Whitmore and COO James Moore, along with several associate architects on the extended leadership team.
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Sacramento County Office of Education
SCOE IS INNOVATIVELY GROWING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is transforming schools into centers of wellness by growing the next generation of educators and mental health professionals — two essential fields needed to reduce systemic barriers in schools.
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Physician Association of California (PAC)
EXCLUSIVELY ADVOCATING FOR INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
In California’s evolving health care landscape, patients are increasingly drawn to personalized care, direct access and strong community connections. This is the domain of independent physicians and small group practices, now united under a single, powerful voice: the Physician Association of California (PAC).
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CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE: EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY ACROSS THE GOLDEN STATE
California’s housing crisis remains one of the state’s most pressing challenges, with more than 45,000 shovel-ready affordable units stalled due to funding gaps. These units remain in limbo due to a $1.79 billion shortfall in state subsidies and a $574 million deficit in available tax credits.
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Meristem
Empowering Adults With Autism To Find Independence And Success
Meristem prepares young adults who are on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse to build a strong sense of self, develop enhanced social capacity and create lives of increased social and economic independence. Founded in 2015, the organization is celebrating 10 years of its innovative, life-changing work.
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Junior Achievement of Sacramento
Financial Education For All: Junior Achievement Leads The Way!
Junior Achievement of Sacramento is more than an educational program — it’s a movement empowering the next generation to dream beyond their circumstances by creating pathways for youth to achieve independence and success.
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Tri Counties Bank
Over the last 50 years, Tri Counties Bank has become a cornerstone behind thriving communities across California. From the Oregon border through the Central Valley, Tri Counties Bank doesn’t just serve its customers — it uplifts them.