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Donaldina Cameron (July 26, 1869 – January 4, 1968) was a New Zealand-born American Presbyterian missionary who was a pioneer in the fight against slavery in San Francisco's Chinatown, who helped more than 2,000 Chinese immigrant girls and women escape from forced prostitution or indentured servitude. [1]
Starting on Sept. 30, Sacramento County families who live slightly above or below the federal poverty level can apply for a chance to receive $725 a month in guaranteed income for a year, county ...
The first Sacramento theatrical stage, located in the Eagle Theatre (Sacramento, California), was founded in October 1849. [30] Sacramento City did not have a formal government during early and mid-1849, and gambling institutions in the region sought to keep only the loose alcalde government. However, many city residents were swayed in favor of ...
The Placer County Board of Supervisors this week allocated $2.5 million to move forward with plans for a forensic evidence lab that could provide a hands-on education for Sacramento State students.
This Sacramento program started with a gift from donor Mackenzie Scott, but local leaders kept it going. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
The first and oldest Jewish Synagogue in Sacramento was dedicated on September 3, 1852. The Synagogue was used by California Gold Rush Jewish settlers to hold High Holy Days Services. B'nai Israel Sacramento, Association of the Children of Israel, was the first Jewish Synagogue on the Pacific coast of the United States. The founders of B'nai ...
“Tonight, sweet little West Sacramento has become a mightier city,” one councilwoman said. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach ...
California Proposition 10 (1998) is an initiative state constitutional amendment that appeared in the 1998 California General Election. The official name of this amendment is “The Children and Families First Act.” This amendment put a $.50 tax on cigarettes, and up to $1 on other tobacco products such as chewing tobacco and cigars.