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“Unfortunately we are pulling the plug on the operations of the capital region effective at the conclusion of the summer.” I have been involved in expanded learning program since I was a child where I attended the afterschool program at my elementary school. Growing up I always wanted to become a teacher when I grew up, but once I was introduced to the expanded learning field as a teenage volunteer I was hooked. The goal of expanded learning is to support local efforts to improve assistance to…

Skate, ride, play, shop, dine and be prepared to be wowed this holiday season at Global Winter Wonderland. Now in its third year at the Cal Expo Center in Sacramento, the magical world of light and cheer spans 17 acres and certainly promises fun for kids of all ages. Sneak a peak into Santa’s Village to catch a glimpse of the elves hard at work and visit Toy Land where larger than life teddy bears, toy soldiers and building blocks make you feel like you’ve climbed inside a giant toy box. Skip…

Have you ever wondered why the Transcontinental Railroad was built, how it was made, or who made it? Well before the Transcontinental Railroad was built the first steam locomotive was built in 1930 and in 1950 over 9,000 miles of track was built connecting cities, states, important landforms, and more. That set the early stages for the next couple of decades for more and more miles of track to be laid. In 1849 lots of settlers were traveling long distances over mountains, hills forests, rivers…

The california gold rush began in 1849, but when the people first found the gold in Sacramento Valley it was 1848. Some people think that the American’s found gold the first but Mexican’s were actually the first to discover it. The gold didn’t really have value on its own. Many people, mostly men, died for looking for gold. These men were called gold miners and they’d travel by land or by sea. There was a total of two billion worth of gold that was taken from California in 1852. A man named…

trade deal is being recommended to the Thunder, Pelicans, and Kings that involves 6 players. Trade scenario is suggesting as follows: 1. The New Orleans Pelicans will acquire Enes Kanter from the Thunder and Darren Collison from the Kings; 2. The Sacramento Kings will then get Kyle Singler from the Thunder and Jrue Holiday from the Pelicans; 3. Finally, the Oklahoma City Thunder will receive Rudy Gay from the Kings and Alexis Ajinca from the Pelicans. The trade seems to be fair and at the same…

first found in the Sacramento Valley. The five questions and responses addressed below will explain why the gold rush was so important. How was gold found in the specific area? Why was James Marshal credited for finding the gold? Why was gold valuable to so many people? Why did the Native American population shrink in California during the gold rush? Lastly what happened to California as a result of the gold rush? Gold first appeared in the areas of Sierra Valley and Sacramento. On…

Mrs. Paramo has been with this Human Resource Office (HRO) for over three years and has excelled to great lengths due to her great work ethics, as well as her experience and training in the HR Staffing career field. Mrs. Paramo has shown to be a very driven and motivated employee, who is also a quick learner, which has made her a very well-rounded Staffing specialist. She has exceeded the expectations in developing and posting vacancy announcements, providing advisory services to management;…

Relationship to place is intertwined to notions of job opportunity, shaping patterns of movement for individuals as mobility becomes a necessity to employment. The demands and expansion of the job market has forced educated individuals like UC Davis graduates out of their hometowns and instead into a flight of movement, seeking a new place to call home. However, within Northern California, soaring costs of living imposes expenses upon any standard of living. Affordability is drawn to mind,…

The California gold rush was started by the discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848. This was one of the most significant events to shape American history during 19th century. As news of the gold spread, thousands of prospective gold miners traveled to San Francisco and the surrounding area. By the end of 1849, the non-native population of the California territory was some 100,000. A total of $2 billion worth of precious metal was extracted from the area during the Gold…

Miwok is a word that means “people” in Miwokan. Hello, I am Papina. I am an average 16-year-old girl who is apart of the Miwokan tribe. I have a large family consisting of a mother; who stays at home, does house chores, and takes care of the children, a father; who hunts and creates tools and weapons, two sisters; who help me and my mother with daily chores, and my two brothers; who often help my father. I am going to tell you about my family, my daily life, and how the Miwoks live. We dress…