The Way We Work: Harjinder K. Shergill-Chima
A glimpse into the daily life of the director of the California State Lottery
Under Director Harjinder K. Shergill-Chima’s watch, the lottery (which is self-funded) has an “unheard of” administrative budget that’s just 4 percent of revenue.
Campaigning Through Cancer
Former Folsom mayor and restaurateur Rosario Rodriguez to add Sacramento County Supervisor to her titles in January
As she was simultaneously running Sutter Street Taqueria (which she founded), serving as mayor on the Folsom City Council and running for the 4th district supervisor seat she won outright in the March 2024 primary, Rosario Rodriguez was being treated for Stage 1 breast cancer, which had been diagnosed in November 2023.
California Seeks Biden Administration Approval for Controversial Diesel Truck Ban
CalMatters: California’s top air quality regulator urged the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency to “immediately” approve the state’s regulation phasing out diesel trucks.
What Does a California Lobbyist Do?
Often referred to as the third house of the state legislature, lobbyists spend long days advocating for their clients
California is one of only 10 states that has a full-time professional legislature, and last year, companies and industries spent a record high $480 million on lobbying efforts in the state.
OPINION: Do We Need a Retirement Age Reset?
Is a retirement age of 65, which BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink wrote recently, “originated during the Ottoman Empire,” still relevant? Financial advisor and news contributor Kelly Brothers weighs in.
The Way We Work: Caroline Beteta
A glimpse into the daily life of the CEO of Visit California
On paper it’s a dream job of nonstop travel, but the reality is that most days she’s stuck in her office until 7 p.m. Thankfully she has a secret weapon: white space.
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WESTERN PLACER WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
LEADING PLACER COUNTY INTO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
One of Placer County’s most reliable resources since 1978, the Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA), is firmly focused on the future. The agency continues to evolve to better serve nearly a half-million residents and businesses from Roseville up to Foresthill in the western county.
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CITY OF LINCOLN
PRESERVING ITS HISTORY AND STRATEGIZING ITS FUTURE
The City of Lincoln has been known for its tremendous growth in recent years. With new projects on the horizon, city leaders are currently focused on two aspects of Lincoln’s growth that honor both its past and future.
The Way We Work: Thien Ho
A glimpse into the daily life of Sacramento County’s district attorney
Thien Ho oversees 180 attorneys and a budget of $129 million with a purview of prosecuting all misdemeanors and felonies in the county. He starts his day with lots of water.
These Newlyweds Will Bail You Out
BailCo owners Rob and Maria Juarez say the sacrifices are worth it in the business of bail bonds
Most couples spend their first wedding anniversary celebrating with a nice dinner or maybe a weekend away. Maria and Rob Juarez, the married team behind BailCo Bail Bonds, spent theirs in the San Joaquin County Jail. Like crime, their job never stops.