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Aug 20, 2020
Include Funding for Special Olympics in the CA State Budget

Urge Elected Officials to Include Special Olympics in the CA State Budget

To our supportive community - More than 64,000 Californians with intellectual disabilities (ID) are...
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Aug 10, 2020
BODYARMOR & SONC

SONC Teams Up with BODYARMOR for Summer Promotion

Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) has partnered with BODYARMOR, Raley’s and Sacramento...
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Jul 09, 2020

Special Olympics CA Not Included in Initial State Budget; California Voters Push for Inclusion

California voters are urging their elected officials to include Special Olympics California in the...
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Mar 11, 2020

Special Olympics Northern California Coronavirus Update

Special Olympics Northern California has made the difficult decision to cancel all upcoming...
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Mar 09, 2020

United Airlines Features SONC in Inclusive Travel Panel

Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) recently partnered with United Airlines for an...
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Dec 05, 2019

SONC Wins with Corporate Engagement in 2019

Every day, Special Olympics is building an inclusive world -- one that celebrates ALL abilities...
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Jul 23, 2019

Special Olympics Awarded State Funding As Part of California Budget

California Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers recently finalized the state budget for 2019-2020...
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Apr 17, 2018

California State Assembly Recognizes Special Olympics Day at the Capitol

Led by Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D – Oakley), the California State Assembly passed ACR-210 in...
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Dec 18, 2017

A Part of the Family: Special Olympics Volunteer Steps Up for Local Sergeant After North Bay Fires

Eric Riddell is used to going above and beyond for others. Riddell, a 30-year veteran of the police...
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May 18, 2017

Special Olympics Northern California Honored by Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) was recognized as a 2016 Partner in Philanthropy by the...
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