The Sacramento State athletics department, under the leadership of Director of Athletics Mark Orr, has navigated a dynamic landscape of challenges and triumphs in the last seven years — all of which Orr, a South Sacramento native, has handled with as much grace and skill as he used to handle his position as defensive back for UC Berkeley.

As Director of Partnership Activation, Heather Barone is an expert at building strategic alliances for Sacramento Republic FC. Having joined SRFC in 2021, she now oversees a team of other women and has brought the club to new heights by growing relationships with local and national companies and organizations.

Over the years, we have continued to see progress at a snail’s pace when it comes to women moving into leadership positions throughout the spectrums of the business world. But that tide starting to pick up some traction.

The word “casino” can conjure some very specific stereotypes. You can’t help but imagine world-class poker players surrounding the tables, their sunglasses hiding the truth of their hand.

Discover Northern California’s premier destination, a AAA Four Diamond resort  featuring an action-packed casino, luxurious hotel, award-winning dining, plush amenities, and the incredible entertainment locale, The Venue.

Inside California Education, a unique and innovative television program, presents stories from across the state’s public school system to inform and inspire audiences. This award-winning series, produced by Sacramento-based PBS KVIE, airs locally on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m.