Top Five Albums of 2025
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — December 9, 2025
Here are the five albums that brought me the most joy in 2025. Enjoy!
The songs, movies, books, and LEGO builds that brought me the most joy in 2025
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — December 9, 2025
For my last Too Dope Not To Share Tuesday installment of 2025 I would like to share with you songs, movies, books, and LEGO builds that brought me the most joy in 2025. Check them out this Holiday Season if you get the chance and please share your favorites with me as well!
Thank you for Giving
Curated by Meg Birmingham — November 18, 2025
During the season of giving, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all that’s been accomplished and all the people who made it possible. Thank you for everything you have done to take care of our community this year! This year YDN and our Creciente program are supporting the Wellsprings Women’s Center and My Sisters House through a Toy […]
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Karen Cruz — November 3, 2025
Autumn is a gentle reminder that change can be beautiful.
Tini’s Famous Mac and Cheese
Curated by Karen Cruz — November 3, 2025
Thanksgiving will be here in the blink of an eye. Make sure you shop for your mac and cheese ingredients in time and not a few days before. I’m sure just like past years, cavatappi pasta will sell out again. Check it out here.
SJUSD WEB Program
Curated by Karen Cruz — November 3, 2025
Shout out to the SJUSD WEB students who were part of our leadership training!
The Night We Met – Lord Huron
Curated by Karen Cruz — November 3, 2025
As the weather gets colder (even though it’s been very warm the last few days) and the leaves are falling, this feels like the perfect song to walk to — earbuds in, smell of freshly rained-on cement, feeling the gratitude of the season. Check it out!
Sacramento Coffee Scene
Curated by Karen Cruz — November 3, 2025
I absolutely love good coffee. My most recent favorite has been 18 Grams. I order an Iced Mocha Thai with Oatmilk and for breakfast, a bacon breakfast burrito with green salsa. As someone who only drinks about half of my drink, I will finish an Iced Mocha Thai completely. My current top coffee shops that […]
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Karen Cruz — October 18, 2025
You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection – Buddha
How to register to vote!
Curated by Karen Cruz — October 18, 2025
Don’t forget to mark your calendars on November 4th to vote. It is a Statewide Special Election, use your voice, set an example. Learn more here.
Rosie Ramos | Creciente Latine Leadership Program
Curated by Karen Cruz — October 18, 2025
Rosie Ramos, SACOG’s External Relations Team Lead, sits on the CALCenter Board and is a Creciente Latine Leadership Fellow. She is one of many Latinas in the Sacramento region who exemplify a wonderful leader! I’ve had the pleasure of working with her and was always inspired by her passion for the work she does. To […]
Luna – Junior H and Peso Pluma
Curated by Karen Cruz — October 18, 2025
As someone who absolutely loves ballads AND is a hopeless romantic, this was one of the first songs that drew me right into Junior H. I heard this song live in 2023 when Peso Pluma was on tour and I got to hear it live again this past weekend at Junior H’s concert. Watch the […]