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Sacramento Youth May Qualify for Foster Youth Income Program

Oct 13, 2026 01:27PM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Former and current foster youth living in Sacramento County may be eligible to receive $900 per month for up to two years through the new Foster Youth Guaranteed Income Program announced today by the City of Sacramento and United Way California Capital Region.

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Honorary Mayor and Community Champion to be Announced at Awards Dinner

Oct 12, 2026 05:33PM ● By MPG Staff

Rio Linda will recognize community involvement and local nonprofit fundraising Friday, Oct. 16, when the 2026 Honorary Mayor and Community Champion are announced during an awards dinner at Lifepoint Church.

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Rio Linda Gets Spooky

Oct 12, 2026 05:24PM ● By MPG Staff

Spooky season is in full swing in Rio Linda with a variety of events for all ages.

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Fathers and Daughters Enjoy Fishing and Family Fun

Oct 12, 2026 04:06PM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

American River Parkway Foundation strives to make the American River Parkway more accessible to all in Sacramento County and beyond

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American River Bridge Project

Sacramento Celebrates Completion of American River Bridge Project

Oct 12, 2026 11:59AM ● By California Department of Transportation News Release

Dignitaries, Law Enforcement and Cycling Advocates Celebrate Accomplishment

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$1 million grant to Homeless Services

Federal Grant Furthers Critical Homeless Services

Oct 12, 2026 11:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The road from being housed to unhoused to being housed again is not circular or linear. It is fraught with turns, breakages and twists that no one can predict or always avoid.

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Parks District Seeks Input on Central Park Horse Arena

Oct 05, 2026 07:24PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Rio Linda Elverta-Recreation Parks District is giving residents another opportunity to share their input on the future of the Central Park Horse Arena.

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Sacramento International Airport

FAA Awards Contract for New Air Traffic Control Tower at SMF

Oct 05, 2026 11:07AM ● By Sacramento International Airport News Release

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a design-build contract to Walsh Federal LLC for a new air traffic control tower at Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

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The event will feature miles of aircraft

California Capital Airshow Returns with Night Show and World-Renowned Performer Lineup

Oct 05, 2026 10:40AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 20th annual California Capital Airshow (CCA), presented in partnership by Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, returns Oct. 10-11 from noon to 8 p.m. daily at Mather Airport in Sacramento.

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Competing against 26 teams in Division 3, the SacSewer Warriors earned first place

SacSewer Warriors Take Second Place in Division 3

Oct 05, 2026 10:31AM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) News Release

Team earns first place in Maintenance and third in Safety, highlighting the people and expertise behind SacSewer’s essential services

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California Writers Week in the Capitol Region

Sep 29, 2026 10:16AM ● By California Writers Week News Release

California Writers Week, an annual recognition of the talents and contributions of writers in our state, takes place the third week of October.

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Almost a thousand volunteers removed 11,470 pounds of trash

More Than 11,470 Pounds of Trash Removed by Volunteers During River Clean-Up

Sep 29, 2026 09:42AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Parkway Foundation’s largest clean-up of the year spanned 13 sites along the American River Parkway

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United Way California Capital Region

United Way Invites Women to ‘Innovate and Ignite’ Foster Youth Event

Sep 29, 2026 09:36AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Four prominent local women leaders will join guests for fireside chat

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Park Rangers Recognized for Service and Lifesaving Work

Sep 29, 2026 09:28AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Regional Parks Rangers do much more than patrol local parks.

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New Lions Club Seeks Founding Members

Sep 29, 2026 09:17AM ● By Gene Kypke, Sacramento Area Lions Club

The Magic Yarn Project creates character-inspired wigs for children

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Cleanliness is Next to Godliness

Sep 28, 2026 05:53PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Volunteers Wash 16 Aircrafts, Help to Preserve Aeronautic History

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Hello, Dolly – Let’s Do It!

Sep 28, 2026 11:38AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

More than 1200 teenage girls last week flocked to the Aerospace Museum of California’s annual 'We Can Do It Together' open days.

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Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program Grantees Announced

Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program Grantees Announced

Sep 28, 2026 10:36AM ● By Ryley Metten

CPF, CFF and PG&E announce $1 million in charitable grants to 75 departments to strengthen wildfire preparedness, response and community

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Sacramento Suburban Water District

Ed Winkler Appointed to SSWD Board of Directors

Sep 28, 2026 10:28AM ● By Sacramento Suburban Water District News Release

On Monday, Sept. 21, the Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) Board of Directors approved the appointment of Ed Winkler to the SSWD Board by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.

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Sacramento Recovery House’s

Expanding Recovery Housing for Women

Sep 28, 2026 10:19AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is celebrating the opening of Koala House 2, a new sober living and transitional residence designed to provide women with a safe, supportive environment as they continue their recovery journeys.

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Celebrating Early Literacy, Family Support and Dolly Parton’s Legacy

Sep 28, 2026 10:09AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Just one year after launching in August 2025, the Sacramento County Imagination Library has reached a remarkable milestone: Nearly 10,000 children from birth to age five are now enrolled and receiving free, high-quality books each month.

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Sierra Donor Services Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 22, 2026 12:37PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Maggie Núñez: An Angel Living on Through Others

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The Zucchini Race at the Rio Linda Country Faire

The Fastest Vegetable in the West

Sep 22, 2026 12:34PM ● By Khushi Salgia

Dry Creek Ranch Hosts 13th Annual Zucchini Race

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Planning for Tomorrow’s Water Today

Sep 21, 2026 05:12PM ● By Dan York, General Manager, Sacramento Suburban Water District

Each summer, California’s water supply makes headlines. This year, El Niño is strengthening and federal forecasters say it could become very strong, raising questions about what the coming winter could bring.

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Heritage, Handicrafts and Historic Fun

Sep 21, 2026 05:07PM ● By Khushi Salgia

Tradition and Community Spirit Shine at the RLE Country Faire

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Sacramento County Grand Jury

County Responds to Grand Jury Report on Foster Youth

Sep 21, 2026 10:15AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has responded to the 2025-26 Sacramento County Grand Jury report on foster youth, outlining areas where it agrees with the Grand Jury and others where it disagrees with its findings and recommendations.

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Lee Wins 102nd State Fair Men's Golf Tournament

Sep 15, 2026 08:58AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

A three-way tie on the 18th hole set up a dramatic four-hole playoff Sept. 7 as Aidan Lee, Kavi Marez and Keita Yobiko battled for the championship of the 102nd State Fair Men’s Golf Tournament, held Sept. 5 to 7 at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.

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Registration opens for 2D art class

Art, Art and Away!

Sep 14, 2026 05:30PM ● By MPG Staff

The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District is inviting young artists to let their creativity take flight.

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'We Need Roads'

Sep 14, 2026 05:23PM ● By Ryley Metten

Supervisor Rich Desmond Addresses Community Concerns at Lunch Bunch Meeting

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Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids

SBSK Readies for Holiday Giveaway

Sep 14, 2026 02:46PM ● By Claire Gliddon, SBSK Chief Blanket Gatherer

Got beanie babies? Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SBSK) is asking for donations of new or “almost new” Beanie Babies all year long.

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Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking

S.A.F.E. Event to Shine Light on Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking

Sep 14, 2026 11:52AM ● By MAD LIT News Release

The public is invited to attend a powerful event, S.A.F.E. – Stopping Abuse for Everyone, to help bring awareness, education, intervention, prevention and healing to the issues of domestic violence and human trafficking.

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Sacramento’s Biggest Outdoor Oktoberfest is Coming!

Sep 14, 2026 11:39AM ● By Cal Expo News Release

Get ready for a brand-new fall tradition coming to Cal Expo! On Oct. 9 – 10, Saktoberfest is coming for two days of live music, traditional food, games, family-friendly fun and Oktoberfest celebrations.

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A Morning Like No Other - Ground Zero at 25 years

Sep 11, 2026 10:50AM ● By Paul V. Scholl

After a long night of late work well into the morning, I was in a deep sleep. The repeating ring of the telephone awakened me. I received an alarming telephone call from a close friend frantically trying to get my attention. She said “just get up and turn on the TV. You won’t believe what is happening”. She was absolutely right.

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New this year, Sue's Great Gumbo Cook-Off will be featured at the 5th annual Golden Harvest Parade and Music/Dance Festival

Introducing Sue's Great Gumbo Cook-Off at the 5th Annual Golden Harvest Festival

Sep 01, 2026 11:48AM ● By MPG Staff

Get ready for “GOLDEN,” the 5th Annual Golden Harvest Parade and Music/Dance Festival, a free community celebration showcasing the diverse cultures and communities of the Greater Sacramento region.

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See You at the Starting Line!

Sep 01, 2026 11:29AM ● By Ryley Metten

The First Year of the Great Gobble Run

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