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SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
INCLUSION MEANS BELONGING FOR EVERY STUDENT
The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is helping to ensure all students, including students with disabilities, are learning and supported across all educational opportunities and environments.
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Placer County Office of Education
Placer County turns the page toward lifelong literacy with its new Placer County Reads Initiative
Placer County continues to excel in education, yet even in high-achieving communities, literacy gaps persist. Reading, writing and overall literacy have always been the foundation of learning, but recent data has revealed an urgent truth: while literacy is fundamental, it is not guaranteed for every student.
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Maria Ogrydziak Architecture
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF ICONIC CENTRAL VALLEY ARCHITECTURE
“I love what I do every day,” says Maria Ogrydziak, AIA, as she reflects on her 40th year as a licensed architect — a remarkable journey that has transformed California’s Central Valley through innovative design and visionary architectural leadership.
As AI Spreads, Sacramento Writes the Playbook for the Nation
With no federal AI law, the Golden State’s decisions may ripple nationwide
Around the world — including in the Capital Region — individuals and organizations are figuring out how AI might help or hurt them. And while the future is being built over in Silicon Valley, the decisions about how to govern the technology fall squarely on Sacramento.
Startup of the Month: The Make Box
Robotic kits made to click with STEM learners
From crafting with popsicle sticks in elementary school to working with small electronic devices in middle school, Kavya Khare clearly had DIY in her DNA. She is now the founder of The Make Box, a UC Davis and Bay Area-based startup that creates modular robotic kits, SnapBots, for young students to engage in STEM.
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Westfield Galleria
Marking a Milestone Anniversary as the Galleria Redefines What a Modern Mall Experience Can Be
At a time when many American shopping malls are having to redefine their purpose, the Westfield Galleria at Roseville shines as a vibrant hub of innovation and community. As it looks ahead to its 25th anniversary in August, the Galleria has continued to build on its legacy while navigating the changes in the retail landscape.
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Moxie International
Built to Last: Celebrating 50 Years of Waterproofing Innovation
In 1975, California native Frederick Harrison Giles saw a problem that few others noticed: the long-term damage that water and vapor could cause to concrete. So he founded The Moxie International, Inc., a company focused on solving that problem.
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Intech Mechanical Company, LLC
BUILDING PEOPLE, DELIVERING RESULTS
Intech Mechanical celebrated their 30th anniversary in May. The company was founded in 1995 by Rick Chowdry and for years, Chowdry, Gary Myers and Mike Friesen had been the company’s ownership.
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.
Startup of the Month: Nexa Labs
Biosensor aims to detect cattle disease early
Nexa Labs took home first prize at the 2025 UC Davis Big Bang! Competition for a solution designed to give farmers real-time health data on livestock so they can catch diseases early.