Meet the new CEO of a prominent nonprofit
Saint John's Program for Real Change has named Scott Richards as its new CEO. Photo courtesy Saint John's Program for Real Change.

Meet the new CEO of a prominent nonprofit

Cheers to another Friday, LinkedIn community. More big news on the local nonprofit scene this week: One of the largest homeless housing programs in Sacramento has a new CEO.

Sacramento-based Saint John's Program for Real Change announced this week that it named Scott Richards as its next leader, starting Oct. 7.

“I’m really excited for the opportunity, humbled and honored,” Richards said.

Previously, Richards was an executive director at Teach For America, the nonprofit that recruits and develops educators to serve schools in low-income communities. Read more

In other nonprofit news ...

A Sacramento nonprofit will lay off more than 350 workers later this year as it winds down one of its seasonal call center programs. Read more

Also, a local nonprofit that provides hunger relief has changed its name. Here's why.

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Sac State will tear down Hornet Stadium for new field

California State University-Sacramento will be replacing its 55-year-old football stadium with a new one, as it seeks to raise the national profile of its sports programs.

Sacramento State President Luke Wood and athletics director Mark Orr announced the project at a news conference Thursday morning. The new stadium will seat at least 25,000 spectators and replace the 21,000-seat Hornet Stadium, which was built in 1969, according to the school’s announcement.

Wood didn’t confirm a planned construction schedule for the project, although he said the university plans to demolish the existing Hornet Stadium at the end of the current season.

Learn more in this article by reporter Emily Hamann .


Brunch chain expanding to El Dorado Hills, Auburn

Local brunch chain Mario's Early Toast is expanding with two new locations lined up to open in 2025.

Mario's Early Toast is known for its selection of mimosas and brunch entrees. The chain signed a lease last week to fill a 3,590-square-foot space at 3375 Bass Lake Road in El Dorado Hills' Sienna Ridge center. The space was previously occupied by Mexico Lindo.

Mario Astorga,?founder and president of Mario's Early Toast, said he's also signed a lease for a space in Auburn's Higgins Marketplace. Read more


Pickleball franchise coming to Rancho Cordova

A fast-growing indoor pickleball franchise is planning to open its first California location in the City of Rancho Cordova .

Utah-based The Picklr has signed a lease to occupy a 32,000-square-foot space at 11135 Trade Center Drive. The local site will feature 10 courts, a pro shop, concession area, locker rooms and private event space. The facility will offer league play, tournaments and open play, in addition to private and semi-private lessons and clinics by certified trainers.

Learn more in this article by reporter Jacob Abbott .


Electric vehicle company joins Folsom Auto Mall

After years without a tenant — and lawsuits between former owners — a new dealership is being planned at the?former Volkswagen spot?at Folsom Auto Mall.

A recent sale to executives with Lumin Auto Group for 12565 Auto Mall Circle will bring electric vehicle company Fisker Inc. to the property in the next six months, according to a commercial broker who specializes in automotive properties.

Fisker, based in Southern California,?filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy?earlier this year after announcing a vehicle recall and struggling to raise capital.

Learn more in this article by Senior Reporter Ben van der Meer .


Lawsuits piling up against LowBrau parent company

The operators of Midtown Sacramento's LowBrau have been accused by an equipment finance lender of defaulting on two loans in a new lawsuit, the second the company has faced in recent months.

A lawsuit filed in Sacramento County Superior Court earlier this month by Minnesota-based lender Channel Partners Capital LLC alleges LowBrau Bier Garten LLC has been in default since February on two loans that were used to finance equipment for the group's restaurants.

The local company was also?recently accused of defaulting on separate Small Business Administration loans?issued before the pandemic by Golden Pacific Bank, in a lawsuit filed in August. Read more


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