(Photo courtesy of Joey Garcia)

Rise Up Belize! Aspires to Help Children

It may seem odd that a nonprofit named Rise Up Belize! would be based out of Sacramento, California. But spend some time with founder Joey Garcia, and it’ll all make sense.

Aug 15, 2016 Dave Kempa
Focus groups reviewed several designs and plans for the new Republic FC stadium. (Photo courtesy Sacramento Republic FC)

Republic FC Relies on Fan Feedback for Stadium Plans

Sacramento soccer franchise has built itself on community input

The young and successful Sacramento Republic FC aims to sink its roots as deep as the coveted grounds just east of the Sacramento River will allow, with a new stadium at the Railyards. The plan is that within a few years, the venue will open as a downtown centerpiece, and Major League Soccer will officially welcome the local franchise into the fold as an expansion team.

Aug 12, 2016 Skye Dickenson