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Niman Ranch Honors Northern California’s McCormack Ranch for Thirty Years of Partnership

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Niman Ranch recently honored Jeanne McCormack and her husband Al Medvitz of McCormack Ranch in Rio Vista, Calif. for 30 years of partnership, with the ranchers supplying sustainably and humanely raised lamb to the premium meat brand since 1993.

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  • Niman Ranch recently honored Jeanne McCormack and her husband Al Medvitz of McCormack Ranch in Rio Vista, Calif. for 30 years of partnership, with the ranchers supplying sustainably and humanely raised lamb to the premium meat brand since 1993.
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    Niman Ranch recently honored Jeanne McCormack and her husband Al Medvitz of McCormack Ranch in Rio Vista, Calif. for 30 years of partnership, with the ranchers supplying sustainably and humanely raised lamb to the premium meat brand since 1993.
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    “Were it not for Jeanne and Al’s introduction, there would be no Niman Ranch today,” said Paul Willis, Niman Ranch’s founding hog farmer.
  • Niman Ranch is proud to partner with McCormack Ranch and the over 600 farmers and ranchers in the network who raise their animals humanely and sustainably.

California's Sacramento River Rail Trail and Trail Inducted into Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Hall of Fame

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation's largest trails advocacy organization, today announced that California's Sacramento River Rail Trail and Sacramento River Trail will be inducted to its iconic Hall of Fame.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation's largest trails advocacy organization, today announced that California's Sacramento River Rail Trail and Sacramento River Trail will be inducted to its iconic Hall of Fame.
  • The Sacramento River Rail Trail and Trail are evidence that connected trail systems are essential community assets.
  • "We are excited to share with the world that the Sacramento River Rail Trail and Trail are indeed Hall of Fame worthy.
  • The Sacramento River Rail Trail and Trail duo is the 37th inductee in RTC's Hall of Fame, joining an exemplary list of trails recognized for their outstanding scenic value, use, amenities, historical significance and community benefit.

Regional San's monumental wastewater treatment plant expansion project delivered ON schedule and UNDER budget

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Sacramento region can expect to see big changes related to how wastewater is treated and reused with the completion of Regional San's $1.7 billion, decade-long expansion. Named the EchoWater Project, the immense upgrade was completed in spring 2023—on schedule and under budget. The result is a safe and reliable supply of treated water for discharge to the Sacramento River, which will also be used for recycled water purposes—like irrigating local agriculture and supporting habitat conservation land.

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  • Named the EchoWater Project , the immense upgrade was completed in spring 2023—on schedule and under budget.
  • The expanded tertiary treatment facility is now the second largest treatment plant of its kind in the nation, and the expansion project was among the largest public works projects in the Sacramento region's history.
  • "Our upgraded treatment process now removes 99 percent of ammonia and 89 percent of nitrogen from the wastewater," said Regional San General Manager Christoph Dobson.
  • Regional San will hold a media event marking the completion of the project on Friday, May 19, at the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant near Elk Grove.

Granite Awarded an Approximately $173 Million Weir Widening Contract

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $173 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Sacramento District, to construct various elements along the Sacramento River in California.

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  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $173 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Sacramento District, to construct various elements along the Sacramento River in California.
  • Granite’s work involves widening the weir and the construction of a new fish passage structure and a vehicular bridge connecting Old River Road to just north of West Sacramento.
  • The 25-span vehicular bridge will allow local traffic to cross over the new weir structure and maintain access to communities north of the project.
  • "The Weir Widening Project is a critical infrastructure project for our city and region," said Granite Vice President of Regional Operations, Carter Rohrbough.

Century Communities Launches New Development in West Sacramento

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online home sales, is now selling at The Rivers, its anticipated new development in West Sacramento. Starting from the mid $500s, The Rivers features two single-family home collections—Trailside and Parkside—offering over 200 homesites combined.

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  • WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online home sales, is now selling at The Rivers, its anticipated new development in West Sacramento.
  • Starting from the mid $500s, The Rivers features two single-family home collections—Trailside and Parkside—offering over 200 homesites combined.
  • Boasting a prime location near the Sacramento River, The Rivers provides quick access to I-5, Sacramento International Airport, Old Sacramento and more.
  • Each home collection features a versatile selection of two-story floor plans, offering contemporary open-concept layouts with stylish finishes and modern included features.

Hair Care Industry Players Prioritizes ESG Goals to Boost Sustainable Business - Astra ESG Solutions

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Brands have shifted to manufacturing cruelty-free hair care solutions as ethical claims garner global traction.

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  • Brands have shifted to manufacturing cruelty-free hair care solutions as ethical claims garner global traction.
  • Stakeholders are gearing up to manage, monitor and assess ESG impacts on sustainable development.
  • Legion of hair artists is counting on brands that complement human rights and protect people's and the environment's safety.
  • Conducting business in an ethical, inclusive and fair manner and focusing on carbon footprint have become a masterstroke to align ESG goals with stakeholders' interests.

Hair Care Industry Players Prioritizes ESG Goals to Boost Sustainable Business - Astra ESG Solutions

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Brands have shifted to manufacturing cruelty-free hair care solutions as ethical claims garner global traction.

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  • Brands have shifted to manufacturing cruelty-free hair care solutions as ethical claims garner global traction.
  • Stakeholders are gearing up to manage, monitor and assess ESG impacts on sustainable development.
  • Legion of hair artists is counting on brands that complement human rights and protect people's and the environment's safety.
  • Conducting business in an ethical, inclusive and fair manner and focusing on carbon footprint have become a masterstroke to align ESG goals with stakeholders' interests.

New Pacific Institute Report Finds California Drought Worsening Long-Term Decline of Fish Populations

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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The report, Left Out in Drought: California Fish, finds warmer water temperatures, increasing algal blooms, and lower stream flows associated with the 2020-present drought have exacerbated the long-term decline of Californias fish populations and threatened the continued survival of some native fish species, many of which face extinction.

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  • The report, Left Out in Drought: California Fish, finds warmer water temperatures, increasing algal blooms, and lower stream flows associated with the 2020-present drought have exacerbated the long-term decline of Californias fish populations and threatened the continued survival of some native fish species, many of which face extinction.
  • While California is known for extreme hydrologic variability, climate change has increased the severity and frequency of droughts.
  • The report synthesizes and summarizes US Geological Survey (USGS) flow data, state and federal fish counts, reports from state and federal agencies, and peer-reviewed literature.
  • The report includes six recommendations for California decisionmakers to build drought resilience for freshwater ecosystems.

STERLING CAVIAR Wins Both the Gold Award in the Seafood Category and Product of the Year Award in sofi™ Awards

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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Sterling Caviar Royal Grade was one of 102 winners—eventually taking the coveted top prize--selected by a panel of specialty food experts from nearly 2,000 entries across 53 product categories. Products are judged on taste, including flavor, appearance, texture and aroma, ingredient quality, and innovation.  All tastings are anonymous and are held at the Rutgers Food Innovation Center.

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  • This award followed Sterling Caviar's win, last month, of the sofi Gold Award in the Seafood Category.
  • This the first time in the history of the sofi Awards where caviar, as a first-time entry, has taken home the top Gold Award in the Seafood Category and Product of the Year.
  • "We are honored that Sterling Caviar ROYAL Grade has won a Gold Award in the Seafood Category, and also the prestigious Product of the Year Award," says Myra Tallerico, General Manager/COO of Sterling Caviar.
  • "This is a true testament to the commitment and pride our entire staff have in producing a quality product.

Avelo Airlines Announces Inflation-Crushing 50% Off Sale

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the cost of travel and virtually everything else soar to historic highs, Avelo Airlines is offering an inflation-relief 50% discount* on its nonstop flights to both Sonoma County and Redding, California from Las Vegas.

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  • "This significant discount is our way of making travel easier and more affordable amidst skyrocketing inflation," said Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy.
  • Avelo flies this route four days per week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
  • The American-made Boeing 737 jets Avelo flies offer a more spacious and comfortable experience than the small regional aircraft historically operating at many of the small hometown airports Avelo serves.
  • Avelo Airlines was founded with a simple purpose to Inspire Travel.