by Monique Binkley Smith | Jun 27, 2025
Celebrating Independence Day with barbecues, picnics and fireworks is a cherished American tradition — but it also comes with risks. Home fireworks can lead to serious injuries, spark fires and even trigger those living with post-traumatic stress disorder. To help you...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Jun 23, 2025
A formerly vacant lot in Vallejo has been transformed into a welcoming place where people experiencing homelessness have access to shelter and supportive social and medical services. Recently, a crowd of over a hundred community and business leaders, activists and...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Jun 9, 2025
School’s out and summer is here! When it’s hot, and even when it’s not, kids are naturally drawn to water. Whether it’s a pool, lake, Delta slough or the ocean, water is sparkly, refreshing and fun. Water can also be dangerous if kids aren’t properly supervised....
by Monique Binkley Smith | May 21, 2025
Affordable and flexible online degree programs supplemented with one-to-one personalized coaching and support Sutter Health and Rivet School are teaming up to provide non-clinical employees with a flexible and affordable online opportunity to earn an accredited...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Oct 28, 2024
East Bay resident Ronellyn Junius knew something wasn’t quite right –she felt a pain in her left beast. So she made an appointment to see her doctor who recommended she get a mammogram at the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center. Her subsequent breast...
