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Young Professionals: Camille Zapata
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
It’s been a busy year for Camille Zapata, 29. In June, the political strategist marked her first anniversary as the digital director for Gov. Gavin Newsom, in a year marked by the devastating LA fires and the return of the Trump administration.
Young Professionals: Christine Wolfe
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
If someone has a good hobby recommendation for Christine Wolfe, she would love to hear it. Until then, daily life for this director of government affairs for WM for California, Nevada and Hawaii is primarily about work.
Young Professionals: Jack Davis
Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart
Jack Davis, 32, has a unique background as a lawyer but has found that researching, writing and arguing cases as associate attorney at Kershaw Talley Barlow is the perfect melding of his many skills and passions.
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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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County of Sacramento
SACRAMENTO COUNTY WELCOMES NEW LEADERS FOR THE FUTURE
“As Sacramento County celebrates our 175th anniversary this year, we’re pleased to welcome four dynamic new directors to our organization,” says David Villanueva, County Executive. “These accomplished professionals bring years of experience and deep expertise to their new roles, helping to position the county for ongoing excellence.”
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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.
The Way We Work: Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper
A glimpse into the daily life of the top law enforcement officer for Sacramento County
The biggest challenge of his job? “It never turns off,” says Sheriff Cooper. “It’s always on. My phone rings at all hours of the day and night.” The good news is that he’s wired for this. “I enjoy what I do,” says the sheriff. “I’m not a type-A personality. I’m a type-AAA personality. I can go. I don’t have an off switch.”
Diversity Still Matters
West Sacramento mayor shares how leaders can advance equity at the local level
Diversity, equity and inclusion are buzzwords that swim all around us. But how we define and put these principles into action comes from somewhere deep inside. For me, it’s my parents’ legacy that inspires me to enact policies that empower constituents, like scheduling town halls in every district in West Sacramento.
Doris Matsui Just Won Her 10th Full Term in Congress. What’s Her Secret? (Hint: It’s Not Just Having a ‘Safe Seat’)
A district office chat with a political marathoner
“When I’m in Sacramento,” she says, “people stop me on the street wondering about the impact something will have on their lives. I respond to every inquiry, but that doesn’t mean I’m able to go down every rabbit hole.” She smiles. “I always stand firm on what my constituents want. They first put me here and have put me back here every two years.”
Women in Leadership 2025: Ann Patterson
Our annual salute to the women who lead the Capital Region
Patterson returned to public policy in 2019 as the legal affairs secretary for Gov. Newsom, where she spent a good portion of her early work as counsel on the energy team, tackling the PG&E bankruptcy after the destructive North Bay and Camp fires. As cabinet secretary, Patterson advises the governor on policy and oversees all state agencies and departments within the administration.