Child Care As An Inclusive Economic Development Strategy (May 2026)
In 2026, Valley Vision developed a white paper focused on the Early Childhood Education industry sector in California’s Capital Region: “Child Care as an Inclusive Economic Development Strategy.”
This paper provides an overview of private sector employers’ solutions to addressing the child care barrier for working families, as discussed in Valley Vision’s April 1st webinar featuring representatives from Patagonia, Lakeshore Learning Materials, and March & Ash.
Sacramento Neighborhoods Activating on Air Quality (SNAAQ) Final Report (March 2026)
Since 2018, Valley Vision has been involved in implementation of the Community Air Protection Program (AB 617) in the Capital Region. This program helps California’s most pollution-impacted neighborhoods monitor their air and reduce local pollution.
Through a series of three CARB Community Air Grants starting in 2019, Valley Vision has worked with communities in North Sacramento, Oak Park/Fruitridge, and Meadowview to (1) deploy air quality monitors, (2) develop a strategy for emissions reductions, and (3) fund $150,000+ in mini-grants to community organizations.
In 2026, Valley Vision published a report outlining outcomes of the 11 community projects in North Sacramento, Oak Park/Fruitridge, and Meadowview. Between 2025 and 2026, these projects collectively:
- Reduced 38 metric tons of carbon dioxide and associated air pollution across Sacramento County’s frontline communities (this is equivalent to driving 96,000 miles, or powering 5 average American homes for a year!)
- Reached 6,539 residents through educational programs, workshops, tree planting events, and much more
Read the report below for more information about the projects that were implemented and their impact in frontline communities:
Fall 2025 Aviation Advisory Event Report
Zero Emission Hydrogen Locomotive Community Impact Analysis (2025)
The purpose of this project is to convert an existing diesel locomotive into a zero-emission hydrogen-fueled locomotive. The project team will demonstrate and validate the hydrogen switcher technology which will establish a platform for widespread commercialization in the near future. The potential market for hydrogen locomotives in California includes more than 260 switcher locomotives.
As part of this project, Valley Vision conducted community outreach to determine how the new and cleaner locomotive will affect the surrounding area. The new zero-emission hydrogen switcher replacement paves the way to the elimination of 100% of the locomotive-generated emissions currently associated with Sierra Northern Railway switcher operations in the Port of West Sacramento.
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Cross-Sector Advisory: Energy, Construction, Utilities, and Advanced Manufacturing
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Valley Vision 30th Anniversary Celebration – Video & Photos (2024)
Thirty years ago, Valley Vision was founded to establish a vibrant future for the Sacramento region. Today, Valley Vision serves as the region’s trusted civic leadership hub. During our history, we have led hundreds of projects touching every aspect of the region’s well-being, including healthcare, air quality, workforce training, economic development, and empowering vulnerable populations.
At our 30th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, September 12th, 2024, we shared the video produced by our friends at KJ2 Productions, which highlights our history and work to date, as well as what the future holds for Valley Vision:
We are also thrilled to have worked with Tia Gemmell to capture event photos. A few favorites are below:
Valley Vision 30th Anniversary Report (2024)
Thirty years ago, Valley Vision was founded to establish a vibrant future for the Sacramento region. Today, Valley Vision serves as the region’s trusted civic leadership hub. During our history, we have led hundreds of projects touching every aspect of the region’s well-being, including healthcare, air quality, workforce training, economic development, and empowering vulnerable populations.
In 2024, Valley Vision reflects on the past three decades and celebrates its impact on the region with this 30-Year Impact Report: