SACRAMENTO, CA -- The ESM Group announced today a partnership with the NBA’s Sacramento Kings for the inaugural Kings Leadership Academy. The Academy gives 11th and 12th grade students the opportunity to get an insiders’ perspective on how a sports business is run and to become an active participant in this unique process. It will run from August 8th - 12th at Kings Headquarters in Sacramento. “The Sacramento Kings have a long-standing history of giving back to the community and are excited to partner with The ESM Group for this unique opportunity” said Matina Kolokotronis, Kings President of Business Operations. This interactive academy will afford students the chance to work with other

 Monday, July 26 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Department of Rehabilitation will have a celebration on the West Steps of the Capitol in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. They will have testimonials from disabled people and speeches from multiple assembly members. Around 3,000 people are expected to attend. For more information visit here.  11 - 11:45 a.m. The California Youth Leadership Forum will have a group photo on the North Steps of the Capitol. Around 120 people are expected to attend.

"Why the Climate Crisis Can Only be Solved by Citizen Lobbyists” Sacramento Sustainability Forum is a monthly venue for connecting businesses, non-profits, government and interested citizens in the Sacramento region in order to promote sustainability, share insights and resources, and support movement toward a more sustainable future. The May SSF event was held at SMUD Auditorium Thursday, May 20. Approximately 65 attendees filled the auditorium, including interested citizens and students as well as members of the business, nonprofit and government communities. The Keynote topic was called "Why the Climate Crisis Can Only be Solved by Citizen Lobbyists", presented by Mark Reynolds, Exec

Join the Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region for the 2009 Community-wide Chanukah Celebration! All are invited to see the one-of-a-kind performance by acclaimed supernatural entertainer Lior Suchard (click here to see exclusive video). The entire community is invited to see the show and stay for autographs and pictures with Israeli NBA superstar Omri Casspi (click here for an exclusive video invite from Omri). In addition, three generations of community leadership will be honored as we "pass the torch" from leader to leader, and hear words from Sacramento Vice Mayor Hammond. This event will be one you will want to be sure not to miss! For event details visit www.jewishsac.org and f