Mr. Sertich knows CalHFA and, even more importantly, knows the state's housing finance ecosystem from nearly every perspective, CalHFA Board Chair Jim Cervantes said in a statement. With CalHFA and its sister agencies moving into a new era under the umbrella of the California Housing and Homelessness Agency, Mr. Sertich's experience and expertise will be invaluable. Per a release from the agency, CalHFA helped 7,000 first-time and first-generation homebuyers in the last fiscal year.
Who would have imagined an enormous barbecue pit rolling around on 18 wheels? The mystery doubles when realizing those wheels are attached to a traditional, bright-red Peterbilt truck - though there's nothing traditional about its current use. In the trucks' current incarnation as the "Undisputable Cuz" barbecue pit, it travels, aided by highway escorts, when duty calls for charity functions, disaster relief, or holiday events. It's considered the world's largest mobile BBQ smoker, according to the rig's owner, Terry Folsom, who hails from Brenham, Texas.
In a powerful demonstration of the food and beverage industry's commitment to giving back, the Guy Fieri Foundation has announced its highly anticipated Chefs for Heroes Fundraiser, set to take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the heart of Sonoma County, California. This extraordinary culinary celebration promises to unite 15 of America's most talented chefs, world-class entertainment, and passionate community supporters for a mission that goes far beyond exceptional food and drink.
The loss of life and devastation caused by the floods in Texas this past weekend are difficult to fathom. Our hearts break for the families who are grieving such sudden and unexpected loss, Marc Wood, Fairway's regional senior vice president, said in a statement.
Listen, this is one of the more devastating stories that I think we've had to cover. As a mother of two daughters that are going to go to camp at some point, I cannot even imagine what that feels like.
From the first call, there was a sense of alignment - both in purpose and pace. Tamara and her team had been working tirelessly with local networks to coordinate donations, and I was mobilizing my contacts in the design world to gather furnishings and essentials.