by Monique Binkley Smith | Jul 7, 2025
When Chuck and Jan Benner flew to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, the retired Sacramento Delta couple never dreamed they’d be dealing with a life-threatening emergency. Near the end of their 10-day vacation, the Benners attended a...
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...