Successful Local Non-profit Organization Turns 10

Submitted by Evan Shumrak on Wednesday, July 20th, 12:34 pm

Who: Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (www.APAPA.org), local politicians and celebrities
What: Ten Year Celebration: live entertainment, socializing, dancing and more!
Why: Celebrate 10 Years of Success, over $50,000 given away in scholarships, over 80 State Capitol internships and more!

When: 5 p.m., Saturday, July 31
Where: Sheridan Grand (1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA)
Price: $75 per seat (Media is FREE)
Star Guests: California State Controller John Chiang, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, and more!

APAPA's goal is to empower Asian Pacific Islander (API) Americans in civic and public affairs through education, active participation, and leadership development. Ten years ago, California could only count three API Americans as members of the Stat

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Amazing Viral Race Week Two Leaderboard

Submitted by Amy Jacobson Kurokawa, Multimedia Producer

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011, 11:52am

Here's the leaderboard for WEEK TWO of My Neighborhood's Amazing Viral Race as of last Friday.

The Race is going strong, but every day makes a difference, so KEEP POSTING AND SHARING.

If you haven't joined the race, it's DEFINITELY NOT TOO LATE. The race will continue through July 31st. So jump on board NOW!!

Here's a link to the race's instructions, prizes and contest rules details.

Congratulations to this week's leaders!!

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News10's Contributor of the Month: Mark Mazzaferro

Submitted by Maneeza Iqbal on Tuesday, July 19th, 8:50 am

The self-proclaimed nut of Vacaville has a big job. Vacaville’s Public Information Officer Mark Mazzaferro manages the city’s website, Twitter account, Facebook page, creates YouTube videos, sends out press releases, manages the government TV station, overlooks Vacaville’s emergency radio and a lot more.

Mazzaferro has been with the city of Vacaville for five years, but has worked as a PIO for 12.

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Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

Submitted by Stephanie Nuccitelli

Monday, July 18th, 2011, 11:00am

Hey, remember when I said I’d be posting healthy recipes in July? Ha! Since then I’ve shared recipes for mojito popsicles, chocolate cupcakes, blood orange sorbet, and now chocolate Nutella cupcakes (also, next up: carrot cake cupcakes). So, lesson learned: don’t listen to me and don’t expect anything healthy when you visit this blog!... Read More

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Social media spurs 'Rafting Gone Wild' on American River

Submitted by Suzanne Phan, Reporter/ Multi-media Journalist

Monday, July 18th, 2011, 7:38am

SACRAMENTO, CA - It was a calm start but things got a bit rowdy for "Rafting Gone Wild" Sunday. Toward the end of the day, firefighters treated one woman hurt from mud-wrestling.

Firefighters said one man was rescued from the water who had apparently consumed too much alcohol and may have been suffering from severe hypothermia.

PHOTOS: Rafting Gone Wild!

By the end of the day, a Sacramento County Sheriff's helicopter helped clear people out of Riverbend Park as deputies and Rancho Cordova Police managed crowd control and broke up several fights.

Katie Kennedy, of Concord, heard about the event on Facebook and said it became a "must do" event for many young people from as far away as San Jose.

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Suspicious fire damages classroom

Submitted by Carlene Minyen on Sunday, July 17th, 11:29 pm

SACRAMENTO - Twin Rivers Police Department and Sacramento Metro Fire are investigating a trash can fire that happened Sunday evening at an elementary school.

At 6 p.m. crews received a call of a fire at Pioneer Elementary at the 5800 block of Pioneer Way. When crews arrived they found a trash can on fire next to the school.

The fire had caused moderate damage to a classroom and restroom.

Officers are calling the fire suspicious and are reviewing surveillance camera footage to determine the persons connected.

The Twin Rivers Police Department urges anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Crime Alert at 916-443-HELP. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000

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The Bombest Burrito?

Submitted by Damien Espinoza, Black Filler

Saturday, July 16th, 2011, 4:29pm

Another installment from Lalo's. This is the adovada burrito and it's probably my favorite thing there. I highly recommend this perfectly prepared party in you're mouth.

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