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NORCAL SCI

The mission of the Northern California Chapter of Sister Cities International (NORCAL SCI) is to assist Sister Cities International members by promoting and developing sister city activities in Northern California.

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Sister Cities International's mission is to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, cooperation – one individual, one community at a time.

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