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Erin Clancey welcomed as New Executive Director at the California Museum
California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By The California Museum News Release

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director.

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School kids walking with backpacks
Konnected Clothing Hosts 11th Annual Backpack Event

Jul 21, 2026 03:18PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Back to school in style

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Vintage items for the Fashion show stacked together, including shoes and hat
Sacramento History Museum to Present First-Time Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

Jul 21, 2026 12:14PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

From Victorian to Vanity Fair, The Sacramento History Museum is getting all dolled up for a Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

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firefighters
Sacramento Suburban Water District Opens Vacant Buildings for Rare Firefighter Training Before Demolition

Jul 20, 2026 12:57PM ● By Sacramento Suburban Water District News Release

Sacramento Metro Fire crews conduct realistic search-and-rescue, smoke-filled training, roof ventilation and emergency response operations

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Sacramento International Airport
SMF Seeks Public Input to Shape Next 20 Years of Growth

Jul 20, 2026 12:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has launched a public survey as part of its Airport Master Plan update, inviting travelers, residents and community members to share their priorities for the airport's future.

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Lane Reductions Scheduled for Major Construction Projects in Sacramento and Yolo Counties

Jul 20, 2026 10:51AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Nighttime Work on Yolo I-80 Rehabilitation, Yolo Express Lanes and FIX50

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student cast for play "newsies"
Disney’s 'Newsies' Brings its Headlines to Sutter Street Theatre

Jul 14, 2026 03:49PM ● By Sutter Street Theatre News Release

Disney musical 'Newsies' is performing at the Sutter Street Theatre this summer.

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90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial Crowns Champions at Haggin Oaks

Jul 14, 2026 12:38PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial concluded recently at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, with junior golfers ages 7–18 competing across two days, July 8-9.

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Getting Ready for National Night Out

Jul 14, 2026 12:12PM ● By MPG Staff

The more, the merrier. National Night Out is quickly approaching, and the entire county, and even country is invited to participate.

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Meeting the New School Board

Jul 14, 2026 12:04PM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

At the July 7 school board meeting, the Twin Rivers Unified School District Board of Trustees elected officers for the 2026-2027 school year: President Christine Jefferson; Vice President Sascha Vogt; and Clerk Michael Baker.

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Climate Resilience Plan for the American, Bear and Consumnes Watersheds

Jul 14, 2026 11:06AM ● By Regional Water Authority News Release

New analysis outlines growing risks from drought, flooding, wildfire and extreme heat — and provides a framework to guide regional action

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SMUD Sponsors Giving Friday at the State Fair

Jul 13, 2026 01:18PM ● By SMUD News Release

As part of its ongoing community giving efforts, SMUD is sponsoring Giving Friday at the State Fair, an effort to collect needed items for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.

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graduates from Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment
Women and Children Once Homeless Gather to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Jul 13, 2026 11:20AM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Amidst the smell of barbecue and the squeals of children laughing, dozens of Sacramento women who have risen from homelessness gathered with their children and reunited with classmates at William Land Park on June 27 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment.

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peak energy
Sacramento County Welcomes Peak Energy to Metro Air Park

Jul 13, 2026 11:11AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County today welcomed Peak Energy to Metro Air Park as the company celebrated the opening of its first commercial manufacturing facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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John Doe Identification
Coroner Needs Your Help with John Doe Identification

Jul 13, 2026 10:58AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an unidentified adult male (Coroner Case 26-00572).

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Looking for Local Heroes

Jul 07, 2026 11:05AM ● By MPG Staff

Rio Linda and Elverta Chamber Seeks Community Champion Nominations

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Honorary Mayor Race Kicks Off

Jul 07, 2026 10:58AM ● By MPG Staff

The 2026 Rio Linda-Elverta Honorary Mayors Race officially began at noon Wednesday July 1 and will continue through noon Sept. 30, giving residents the opportunity to support local nonprofit organizations while casting votes for their favorite candidates.

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models
Blooming Beyond Borders

Jun 29, 2026 03:05PM ● By Khushi Salgia, photos by Khushi Salgia

‘Garden of Beauty’ Reimagines Fashion and Body Types

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dog
Keep Your Pets Safe This Fourth of July

Jun 29, 2026 02:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

For many people, the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate with family, friends and fireworks. For pets, it's often one of the scariest nights of the year.

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AED
Making Every Beat Count

Jun 22, 2026 02:06PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Metro Fire strengthens the chain of survival with HeartSafe Community initiative

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The Tabernacle Choir
Tabernacle Choir's Hollywood Bowl Centennial Concert Comes to Local Watch Parties

Jun 22, 2026 01:30PM ● By Patsy McGavock

‘A Century of Song. Heard Together.’

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Sacramento County Expands Residential Fee Deferral Program to Support Housing Development

Jun 22, 2026 01:23PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

At its June 16 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution expanding the County's Residential Development Impact Fee Deferral Program to all residential projects, including eligible mixed-use developments that incorporate housing.

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Golden Mussel
Sacramento County Proclaims Local Emergency in Response to Invasive Golden Mussel Threat

Jun 22, 2026 12:37PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On Tuesday, June 16, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a local emergency in response to the growing threat posed by the invasive Golden Mussel.

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lifeguards
Rio Linda Kicks off Summer with a Pool Party

Jun 16, 2026 10:03AM ● By Khushi Salgia

Hundreds Gather at Rio Linda High School to Cool Down

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circus
The Marinelli Bros Circus Brings a New Experience to Sacramento

Jun 15, 2026 02:27PM ● By The Marinelli Brothers Circus News Release

Get ready Sacramento, the circus is in town!

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Young visitors got up close with aircraft
Positive Altitude STEM Event Inspires Next Generation

Jun 15, 2026 11:58AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Hundreds of families from across the region experience aviation and STEM up close at Mather Airport

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Salamanders
Two California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection

Jun 15, 2026 11:12AM ● By Center for Biological Diversity News Release

The Center for Biological Diversity has scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026.

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driving
The Best Game Plan? Getting Everyone Home Safely

Jun 15, 2026 09:59AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA, MADD and Waymo remind soccer fans to plan safe rides home during the World Cup tournament

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pets
Summer Is Here: Keep Your Pets Safe as Temperatures Rise

Jun 15, 2026 09:44AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Summer has officially arrived in Sacramento County, and while many of us are looking forward to longer days, backyard barbecues, pool time and outdoor adventures, the season also brings serious risks for pets.

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eco friendly
Nominations Open for 2026 Sustainable Business Awards

Jun 08, 2026 11:36AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Businesses, nonprofits and community members are encouraged to submit nominations now through June 26 for the 2026 Sustainable Business Awards.

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city historian
Ty Smith Named New City Historian

Jun 08, 2026 11:15AM ● By Center for Sacramento History News Release

Veteran museum leader to advance a broader vision for history, civic identity and heritage tourism in California’s Capital City

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bus
Downtown Sacramento Mural Celebrates Women in Transportation

Jun 08, 2026 11:10AM ● By SacRT and WTS Sacramento News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) and Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Sacramento recently unveiled a new mural and transit wrapped train in downtown Sacramento, celebrating the diversity of women in the transportation industry.

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Blind Elverta Resident Learns Skills to Stay Independent

Jun 02, 2026 10:11AM ● By Kristin Thebaud

Kim Tsuchida of Elverta has always valued her independence and looked on the bright side of life, so when she could no longer drive from advanced glaucoma, both her independence and optimism were challenged.

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Sacramento County’s New 311 Connect Mobile App is Here

Jun 02, 2026 10:08AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is launching a newly updated 311 Connect Mobile Application now featuring a modern design, improved usability and enhanced security to deliver a smoother, more intuitive experience for our community.

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Rotary Club of Foothill-Highlands’
Freedom Park Improvements Unveiled

Jun 02, 2026 10:04AM ● By Abbey Wicks

New picnic tables, barbeques and surface improvements were unveiled to the public on May 29 as part of the Rotary Club of Foothill-Highlands’ latest Freedom Park improvements.

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