Sacramento County, California

Stockton Police Department Implements Category-Leading Software Technology, eSOPH, and Joins Largest Public Safety Background Network in the Nation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

STOCKTON, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Stockton Police Department recently made the decision to transition to the innovative eSOPH pre-employment background investigation system by Miller Mendel, Inc. and in doing so, the department joined the largest public safety background network in the nation.

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  • STOCKTON, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Stockton Police Department recently made the decision to transition to the innovative eSOPH pre-employment background investigation system by Miller Mendel, Inc. and in doing so, the department joined the largest public safety background network in the nation.
  • The Stockton Police Department expects to process at least 375 applicants per year using eSOPH.
  • By transitioning to eSOPH, the Stockton Police Department joins over 70 other California agencies already using the eSOPH system, including the California Highway Patrol, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Ana Police Department, Santa Monica Police Department, and several District Attorney’s offices.
  • The Stockton Police Department is now connected to all other agencies on the network in California and throughout the nation.

SAFE Launches Budget Cents Program, Keeping Financial Literacy at Forefront

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

FOLSOM, Calif., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While state legislators weigh requiring financial literacy curriculum in California high schools, SAFE Credit Union's financial education team is already focused on preparing teens to successfully budget as adults.

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  • FOLSOM, Calif., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While state legislators weigh requiring financial literacy curriculum in California high schools, SAFE Credit Union's financial education team is already focused on preparing teens to successfully budget as adults.
  • SAFE kicked off its new Budget Cents program during Financial Literacy Month.
  • The "gamified" Budget Cents program challenges students to manage budgets during real-life scenarios – simulating the Sacramento area's actual costs and expenses.
  • SAFE established its financial wellness team to fulfill the credit union cooperative principle of sharing profits within communities through financial education.

Ryan M. Harrison is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan M. Harrison is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as aTrusted Attorneyfor his excellence in the Legal field and in acknowledgment of his exceptional work with Jackson Lewis PC.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan M. Harrison is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as aTrusted Attorneyfor his excellence in the Legal field and in acknowledgment of his exceptional work with Jackson Lewis PC.
  • Mr. Harrison specializes in Labor and Employment Defense litigation, advice, and counsel.
  • As a lawyer, he prides himself on fostering strong, positive relationships with his clients, working hard to deliver results that exceed their expectations.
  • In continuing his education, Mr. Harrison earned a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University-Sacramento in 2011.

Evodyne Fulfills Need for Advanced Robotics Education

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Originally started as a company making extremely complex robots to help people in wheelchairs, Evodyne entered the educational robotics segment when the pandemic started by hosting an advanced summer robotics program for locked-down high-school students.

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  • Originally started as a company making extremely complex robots to help people in wheelchairs, Evodyne entered the educational robotics segment when the pandemic started by hosting an advanced summer robotics program for locked-down high-school students.
  • Gideon Hausner marks yet another successful collaboration of Evodyne with high schools and middle schools both public and private looking for well-designed robotics programs to improve student engagement.
  • The specific robots were delivered swiftly and integrated into their current semester's curriculum" - said Raghav Gupta, Founder and CEO at Evodyne Robotics.
  • Evodyne Robotics designs and manufactures advanced educational and personal robots in Mountain View, California.

Valley First Credit Union Expands into Sacramento and Kern Counties

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

MODESTO, Calif., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valley First Credit Union recently received approval from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation to begin welcoming new members from both Kern and Sacramento Counties.

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  • MODESTO, Calif., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valley First Credit Union recently received approval from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation to begin welcoming new members from both Kern and Sacramento Counties.
  • This expansion of membership charter is in addition to the ten Central Valley counties VFCU already serves.
  • Membership includes anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in the counties VFCU serves.
  • "Our mission of Banking with a Purpose can now extend to the people of both Kern and Sacramento counties fulfilling our strategy of serving the entire Central Valley."

Child Support Directors Association Announces New Board Members

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Child Support Directors Association (CSDA) today announced three new board members and two returning members to help lead the nonprofit association's work in improving the public child support program and supporting children and families in California.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Child Support Directors Association (CSDA) today announced three new board members and two returning members to help lead the nonprofit association's work in improving the public child support program and supporting children and families in California.
  • Maria Arzola, Director of Orange County's child support services, Kelley Cote, Director of Lassen County's child support services and Dalen Fredrickson Director of Sacramento County's County child support services were all elected to a three-year term to begin January 2022 through December 2024.
  • Kimberly Britt, Director of Riverside County's child support services and Marcus Mitchell Director of Ventura County's child support services were also elected as returning members to serve a second three-year term.
  • The Child Support Directors Association, a membership organization, serves the 47 Local Child Support Agencies with more than 5,865 employees in all 58 California counties.

Employment Law Attorneys, Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, File Suit Against Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. for Allegedly Failing to Provide Accurate Wages

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Friday, July 23, 2021

The lawsuit against Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. is currently pending in the San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No.

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  • The lawsuit against Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. is currently pending in the San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No.
  • Additionally, Defendant allegedly failed to provide second meal breaks for employees working more than ten (10) hours.
  • Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP is a labor law firm with law offices located in San Diego County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, Santa Clara County, Orange County and San Francisco County.
  • Nicholas De Blouw, Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, (800) 568-8020, [email protected]

Labor Law Attorneys, Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, File Lawsuit Against B.I. Incorporated in PAGA-Only Action, Alleging California Labor Code Violations

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

CONTRA COSTA, Calif., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The San Francisco employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP , filed a lawsuit against B.I.

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  • CONTRA COSTA, Calif., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The San Francisco employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP , filed a lawsuit against B.I.
  • seeking penalties for DEFENDANT's alleged violation of California Labor Code 201, 202, 203, 204, 210, 226(a), 226.7, 351, 510, 512, 558(a)(1)(2), 1194, 1197, 1197.1, 1198, and 2802.
  • Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP is a labor law firm with law offices located in San Diego County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, Santa Clara County, Orange County and San Francisco County.
  • Nicholas De Blouw, Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, (800) 568-8020, [email protected]

Sacramento International Airport Renews Custodial Services Contract with PRIDE Industries

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

ROSEVILLE, Calif., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved an extended three-year custodial services contract agreement between the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and PRIDE Industries.

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  • ROSEVILLE, Calif., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved an extended three-year custodial services contract agreement between the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and PRIDE Industries.
  • "The Airport and Board of Supervisors affirmed Sacramento County's public policy values in contracting with PRIDE Industries and other social enterprises that make a positive social impact," said Jeff Dern, President and CEO at PRIDE Industries.
  • A social enterprise, weprovidefacilities operations and maintenance services, custodial services, contract manufacturing, supply chain management, packaging and fulfillment services, and staffing and recruitment services to private and public organizations nationwide.
  • About the Sacramento County Department of Airports: The Sacramento County Department of Airports is responsible for planning, developing, operating and maintaining the county's four airports: Sacramento International Airport, Executive Airport, Mather Airport and Franklin Field.

State of California Partners With Accomplished African-American Artist to Illustrate Importance of Wearing Masks to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

(Photo: Business Wire)\nThe series features original art pieces by Wimbley featured on LED and mobile billboards, and in print and television ads in English and Spanish in 11 California markets through mid-May.

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)\nThe series features original art pieces by Wimbley featured on LED and mobile billboards, and in print and television ads in English and Spanish in 11 California markets through mid-May.
  • The Sacramento artist\xe2\x80\x99s work is also featured on signage and indoor digital displays at Sacramento\xe2\x80\x99s Arden Fair Mall .
  • The images show people taking action to protect one another, such as wearing their masks and getting vaccinated.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe Masking Series vividly illustrates how we can mitigate community spread of COVID-19 by continuing to wear a mask when appropriate, even after getting vaccinated.