Exposure to early education during the infant, toddler and preschool stages can help children develop a  thirst for learning that can last a lifetime. First 5 helps parents create an environment where children can thrive and have a solid foundation during the most critical state of their mental and physical development-the first five years. 

There is a First 5 in each of the 58 counties in California.  Catherine Goins, with the First 5 Placer Children and Families Commission and Betty DiRegelo with the Rocklin Unified School District chat with host Guy Farris about the importance of Early Learning and provides tips on what Parents can do to model behavior that fosters a desire within their children to want to learn. For more information go to the California Department of Education website, www.cde.edu

Sacramento|Yolo Mutual Housing Association recently raised nearly $65,000 at their second Building Up Breakfast in one-time donations and multi-year pledges. As expected, attendance was higher this year than at the inaugural event in 2010.

Thanks to the sponsors, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Roseville Bank of Commerce, Sierra Health Foundation and Vital Networks, the nonprofit will be able to use all the money donated by individuals for programs, services and operations

Mutual Housing develops and operates well-designed rental housing for modest-income households in Sacramento and Yolo counties.

SACRAMENTO, CA - Join in on the Social Media Day celebration at News10 co-hosted with SacTweetUp.

Social Media Day is a global celebration of the tools that enable everyone to connect around the world -- including Facebook, Twitter, blogs, Skype and others. 

June 30, 2011 is this year's date and people all over the world will be celebrating through meetups, virual events and parties.

CELEBRATE SOCIAL MEDIA DAY IN SACRAMENTO

In Sacramento, you can participate in the Social Media Day fun by joining News10 and SacTweetUp at noon.