The Valley Sentinel

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma today announced that $73.7 million in tax-exempt green bond financing has been issued for CalPlant I, LLC, a company that will turn rice straw into medium density fiberboard at its Willows plant in the Sacramento Valley. The fiberboard can be used in manufacturing flooring, furniture, doors, shelves and other products. State Treasurer Fiona Ma The plant, scheduled to open later this [ 425 more words ] https://valleysentinel.com/state-treasurer-fiona-ma-announ/

This is the time of year when parents and students alike are busily preparing to go back to school scrambling to get the supplies they will need, possibly attending orientations or signing up for activities, and some students will be starting a new school or level. In addition to looking forward to seeing their friends again and meeting new friends, kids feel the anticipation [ 539 more words ] https://valleysentinel.com/back-to-school-exciting-times-f/

Call for artists underway for new juried exhibit Artists are being sought for an upcoming juried exhibit aimed at making art accessible to everyone. The Village Theatre Art Gallery has announced their next exhibit is ‘The Affordable Art Show.’ This first of its kind event will focus on bringing affordable art to the community. [ 212 more words ] https://valleysentinel.com/art-for-everyonethe-affordable-/

(Sponsored Content) Will Permanently Preserve Hundreds of Acres of Public Open Space View of the Magee Reserve On a 5-0 vote, the Danville Town Council has approved the Magee Preserve project proposed for Danville by Davidon Homes. Magee Preserve permanently preserves Mt. Diablo foothills as public open space for generations to come. The project protects 93% of the property - 381 out of [ 507 more words ] https://valleysentinel.com/magee-preserve-project-unanimou/

Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) recommends that everyone take steps to stay safe and healthy in the hot weather, with triple-digit temperatures throughout much of the county today and Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through 8 p.m. Thursday for parts of Contra Costa, with forecasted temperatures as high as 106 degrees in cities such as Concord and Brentwood. [ 277 more words ] https://valleysentinel.com/excessive-heat-warning-affectin/