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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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May 05, 2017

Beyond Business: Shamrock Office Solutions Grows with Special Olympics

Brian Driscoll and the staff of Shamrock Office Solutions believe in the positive impact of sports...
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Apr 27, 2017

Local Officer Represents at 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games

The 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games were held in Austria from March 14-25, featuring more...
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Feb 16, 2017

LETR of the Law - Law Enforcement Officers Come Together for Annual LETR Kickoff Conference

The Robert Livermore Community Center was perhaps the safest place to be in all of Northern...
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Feb 16, 2017

Board Member Erin Hattersley Goes the Extra Mile

There’s an old expression that reads, “Look up ___ in the dictionary and you’ll find his/her...
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