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Capitol tree lighting spotlights disability services, holiday food drive and Eaton fire recovery
Summary
At the California State Capitol tree-lighting ceremony, tribal leader Raquel Williams gave a blessing and state officials highlighted regional center supports for people with developmental disabilities, promoted a holiday food drive, and acknowledged families still recovering from the Eaton fire.
Raquel Williams, vice chairwoman of Wilton Rancheria, opened the state capitol tree-lighting ceremony with a traditional blessing that asked the audience to ‘‘deepen our roots’’ during the winter season and to keep families at home and elsewhere safe.
Josh Friday, chief service officer at the Governor’s Office of Community Service and Engagement, told the audience the ornaments on the capitol tree were made by Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and asked attendees to participate in a holiday food drive supporting Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. ‘‘Across the state,…
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