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Rosario Rodriguez Sworn in as Sacramento County Supervisor

Jan 14, 2025 01:06PM ● By Office of County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez News Release

On Jan. 7, Rosario Rodriguez took the oath of office, officially beginning her tenure as the Sacramento County Supervisor for District 4.

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Stop Stigma Sacramento: Overcoming Seasonal Slumps

Jan 14, 2025 11:18AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Stop Stigma Sacramento, an initiative funded by Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services, is stepping in to share some uplifting strategies to feel your best this winter, both mentally and physically.

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Racial Profiling Report Released

Jan 14, 2025 11:09AM ● By California Department of Justice News Release

On Dec. 31, The California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board announced the release of its annual report on police stops across California.

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Governor Newsom and California Museum Induct 18th Class of California Hall of Fame

Jan 14, 2025 10:53AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On Dec. 19, Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Museum inducted the 18th class of the California Hall of Fame, consisting of trailblazers in athletics, civil rights, culinary arts, entertainment and more.

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Sac Republic FC Names New Coach

Jan 14, 2025 10:08AM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic FC

Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) announced that Neill Collins has been named as the Indomitable Club’s fifth head coach and is set to lead the club beginning with the 2025 season.

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Hornet Jaiteh Comes Up Roses in Portland

Jan 14, 2025 10:03AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior forward Fatoumata Jaiteh parlayed a career afternoon against Portland State in the team’s Big Sky Conference opener into league co-player of the week honors on Tuesday, Jan. 4, the conference office announced.

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Athletics Make Themselves at Home

Jan 14, 2025 09:56AM ● By Martín Gallegos, MLB.com

As Major League Baseball’s Athletics prepare to begin their temporary relocation to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for at least the next three seasons, manager Mark Kotsay and some of the club’s top players spent some time getting to know their new community.

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ARC’s Cleland Named Cross Country Coach of the Year

Jan 14, 2025 09:52AM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

The California Community College Athletic Association announced their selections for this year's 2025 Head Cross Country Coaches of the Year and American River College’s own Melanie Cleland was named the Head Women's Coach of the Year.

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Donate Formalwear to Library’s Annual Prom Drive

Jan 14, 2025 09:49AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

Ready to retire formal wear collecting dust in your closet? Give your glam a new home. Starting Jan. 21, Sacramento Public Library will accept donations of jackets, ties, dresses, shoes and accessories for its annual Prom Drive.

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Shape Sac County's Economic Future Together

Jan 14, 2025 09:42AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development (OED) invites residents, business owners and stakeholders to participate in shaping the county’s updated Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP)​.

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Volunteer Award Nominations Now Open

Jan 14, 2025 09:34AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Adult and Aging Commission is now taking applications for its “5 Over 50” Volunteer Award.

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Supporting Dry January Goals

Jan 14, 2025 09:11AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the new year begins, Sacramento County is highlighting the importance of a healthy start by recognizing January as Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month.

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Sacramento Perch Returned to Namesake City, County

Jan 14, 2025 09:01AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has returned California’s only native sunfish, the Sacramento perch, to its namesake city and county, recently stocking 3,000 mostly juvenile fish into a pond at Granite Regional Park to create a unique urban fishing opportunity.

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Sacramento Life Center Receives Grant to Support Low-Income Pregnant Women

Jan 14, 2025 08:39AM ● By Sacramento Life Center News Release

The Sacramento Life Center is proud to announce the receipt of a generous $20,000 grant from The Kelly Foundation to further its mission of supporting low-income pregnant women and families in the Sacramento area.

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California’s Tax Filing Season Begun

Jan 13, 2025 05:57PM ● By Franchise Tax Board News Release

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) kicked off the 2025 tax filing season on Jan. 7 by providing taxpayers with vital information regarding cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing and making payments electronically.

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Gregg Fishman elected SMUD Board President

Jan 07, 2025 03:21PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD’s Board of Directors elected Director Gregg Fishman as president of the board. His term as president runs from January through December.

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Salmon Success in River

Jan 07, 2025 02:12PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Within weeks following completion of a $1.7-million Water Forum project in October, giant Chinook were spawning in new gravel beds. The 2024 effort to aid the endangered species centered on River Bend Park (Rancho Cordova) and William B. Pond Park (Carmichael).

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Organ Music Alive and Well in Sacramento

Jan 07, 2025 02:07PM ● By Pattie McDaniel

Chuck Shumate of Carmichael Elks Lodge Number 2103 and Dan Baldassari of Sacramento Elks Lodge Number 6 are unique among musicians who have mastered the complex art of playing the organ.

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When Losing is Still Winning

Jan 07, 2025 01:33PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Rio Linda Hogh School alumnus and former Sacramento State Hornet Cam Skattebo gave 110% in the Sun Devils' 39-31 College Football Playoff loss to the Texas Longhorns in the Peach Bowl on New Year's Eve.

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Hornet Sophomore Picked in MLS Draft

Jan 07, 2025 01:23PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

A spectacular sophomore season has translated into a ticket to the next level for Sacramento State sophomore forward Donovan Sessoms, who was selected with the first pick of the third round (No. 61 overall) by expansion side San Diego FC in the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft on Dec. 20.

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Handyperson Exemption Increases to $1,000

Jan 07, 2025 12:24PM ● By Contractors State License Board News Release

A new law will raise the threshold for work requiring a contractor’s license from $500 to $1,000.

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Stand Against Hunger Raises Nearly $630K for Food Banks

Jan 07, 2025 11:54AM ● By ABC10 News Release

Annual Programs supported by generous community members along with Wells Fargo, Ashley Law, Bayside Church and Northwest Exteriors

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Beyond the Call

Jan 07, 2025 11:49AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Supporting Foster Care Services

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Habitat Health Opens PACE Center

Jan 07, 2025 11:45AM ● By Habitat Health with Kaiser Permanente News Release

Habitat Health has opened its first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) center in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, expanding access to vital health care services for older adults.

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SacRT Launches Shared-Use Mobility Service

Jan 07, 2025 11:37AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has launched a shared-use mobility program.

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First Snow Survey of the Season Shows Snowpack Near Average for California

Jan 07, 2025 11:21AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

After a Warm, Dry Fall, Recent Storms Provide Boost to Snowpack but Return of Dry Conditions Looms

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January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Jan 07, 2025 10:50AM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

Human Trafficking is more prevalent than you think. Every two minutes, a child is trafficked or sexually exploited in the United States. The average age of exploitation is 12 to 15 years old.

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Soroptimists Give Holiday Joy to Veterans

Jan 07, 2025 10:34AM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River recently completed its annual “mission” to fill and deliver holiday stockings to 120 female veterans receiving treatment at the VA Northern California Healthcare System (NCHCS).

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Local Water Boards Approve Resolutions to Apply for Combination

Jan 07, 2025 10:23AM ● By Sacramento Suburban Water District News Release

The Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) and Del Paso Manor Water District (DPMWD) Boards of Directors on Dec. 11 took a significant step toward combination by unanimously approving similar resolutions of application to the Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo).

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Raley’s Announces New Food for Families Grant Program

Jan 07, 2025 10:21AM ● By Raley’s Food for Families News Release

To assist with the ongoing challenge of safely storing, transporting and distributing food, Raley’s is introducing a new Food for Families grant program for its partner food banks and supporting networks.

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CHP’s Operation Holiday Watch Successful

Dec 31, 2024 11:17AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducted a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout California.

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Court Gives Text Scam Alert

Dec 31, 2024 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.

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UC Davis Football Players Named All-Americans

Dec 30, 2024 05:51PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

With the 2024 season in the review mirror, UC Davis football's postseason accolades continue to roll in as Walter Payton Finalist senior running back Lan Larison along with Buck Buchanan Award finalist redshirt junior David Meyer and junior Rex Connors were all named American Football Coaches Association FCS Coaches All-Americans.

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Slater Completes Consensus All-American Campaign

Dec 30, 2024 05:41PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State offensive lineman Jackson Slater became the first Hornet to be a consensus first team All-American as he was named to the AFCA FCS All-America team, it was announced on Dec. 20. The honor follows Slater being named to the first team of the Associated Press, Stats Perform and FCS Central.

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Brennan Marion Named Hornet Football Coach

Dec 30, 2024 05:30PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced on Dec. 20 that Brennan Marion has been appointed as the 13th head football coach in school history.

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