Today, Paradise City Councilman Mike Zuccolillo presented Tzu Chi Foundation, a charitable organization helping Paradise fire victims, with a check for $7,236 raised by the Richmond-based Tibetan Association of Northern California.

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When the Tibetan Association of Northern California asked me to facilitate delivery of their donation to the most appropriate organization helping fire victims, I contacted my city council colleague in Paradise for advice, and he recommended Tzu Chi. Today, he delivered..