Wilderness Warriors
Women leaders are an integral part of El Dorado County Sheriff’s volunteer Search and Rescue Unit
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit provides a wide range of emergency rescue services to those who are lost, stranded or injured.
Lawmakers on a (California) Roll
California government leaders participate in sushi competition to promote the state’s rice industry
State government leaders take a break from making California laws to make California rolls for the Capitol Roller Competition, part of a recent summit for rice industry stakeholders.
Cooking to Catharsis
Capital Region nonprofits empower women through culinary career training
Several local nonprofits are leading women to
self-sufficiency through a holistic approach, with culinary
training programs that arm them with transferable skills.
Driving Toward a Zero-Emission Future
The California Mobility Center opens its Ramp-up Factory to the public
The California Mobility Center recently debuted low-emission mobility technology at a new manufacturing facility.
Older, Better, Faster, Stronger
Capital Region innovators build new paths to wellness and longevity
Doctors, researchers and trailblazers are exploring how
to use both tried-and-true methods and new tools to
improve physical and mental health as we age.
When Life Gives You Lemons, Race Them
Capital Region drivers join motorsports event showcasing cars under $500
When veterans participate in the irreverent race of old cars called 24 Hours of Lemons, they get a healthy dose of camaraderie, fun and a rush of adrenaline. Costumes and janky cars are just the beginning of what makes this eclectic race special.
Restoring Balance
Medical herbalist Sage LaPena shares traditional knowledge and health education
As the practitioner for the Sacramento Native American Health Center’s Healing Ways Program, Sage LaPena helps patients get control of their conditions through a holistic approach.
Women in Leadership: Eliza Tudor
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
As executive director of Nevada County Arts Council, Eliza
Tudor is committed to improving community well-being
through arts programs across creative, public, business
and nonprofit sectors.
Women in Leadership: Sonia Susac
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
As president and owner of a large aerospace company, Sonia Susac
appreciates each step of machinery and craft behind its
ambitious NASA projects.
Women in Leadership: Gloria Salazar
Our annual salute to extraordinary women breaking barriers and rising to the top
Gloria Salazar is preparing to ride off into the sunset as she
retires from a robust career in public
transportation.