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Press Conference to Highlight Priorities for Agriculture

Mar 17, 2025 05:11PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The California Agricultural Coalition, including the California Farm Bureau, California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association, California Association of Winegrape Growers and Western Tree Nut Association, will host a press conference to discuss the group’s key agricultural priorities for the upcoming legislative year.

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March 19 Press Conference will Highlight Priorities for Agriculture

Mar 17, 2025 05:11PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The California Agricultural Coalition, including the California Farm Bureau, California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association, California Association of Winegrape Growers and Western Tree Nut Association, will host a press conference to discuss the group’s key agricultural priorities for the upcoming legislative year.

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Become a First Responder, Teacher and Leader through Service

Mar 17, 2025 04:47PM ● By California Volunteers, Office of the Governor News Release

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

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Planned Water Deliveries Increases Following Recent Storms

Mar 11, 2025 10:59AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Feb. 25, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that recent storms have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025.

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Sac Republic Games to be Televised this Season

Mar 11, 2025 10:16AM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic Football Club

Ahead of opening weekend, the United Soccer League announced the 2025 national television broadcast schedule. Twelve Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) matches are on the docket, including 10 home contests.

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Hornets Elevate Soccer Coach

Mar 11, 2025 10:12AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Having wrapped up his second season on the sidelines with the Sacramento State women's soccer program, Chris Malenab will enter his third year with the Hornet program with a new title, elevated to the position of Associate Head Coach it was announced on March 4.

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LaVine Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Mar 11, 2025 10:09AM ● By National Basketball Association News Release

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Feb 24. and March 2, the NBA announced.

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Keanna Abraham Earns AAI Award Nomination

Mar 11, 2025 10:06AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis gymnastics senior Keanna Abraham has been named a 2025 American Athletic, Incorporated (AAI) Award Nominee, highlighting not just her great season but career as a record setting Aggie.

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Capital Stage Apprentice Program Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 10:00AM ● By Capital Stage News Release

Capital Stage, Sacramento’s innovative and professional nonprofit theatre company, is accepting applications for its 2025/26 Apprentice Company.

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2025 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 09:54AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System?

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Sacramento Zoo Celebrates Baby Giraffe Birth

Mar 04, 2025 12:03PM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo is thrilled to announce that Amirah the giraffe gave birth to a female calf on Saturday, March 1, at 2:56 p.m.

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Age, Disability-Friendly Action Plan Launched

Mar 04, 2025 11:53AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is taking a significant step toward ensuring a more livable and accessible future for its aging and disabled residents.

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Sac Pro Sport Venues Promote Sustainability

Mar 04, 2025 11:52AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Feb. 25, the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park announced a new multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership with Kimberly-Clark Professional™.

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Sacramento Kings Working to Enhance Accessibility

Mar 04, 2025 11:48AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On Feb. 24, the Sacramento Kings in collaboration with Ticketmaster and OneCourt announced an innovative way for blind and low vision fans to experience live basketball action at Golden 1 Center.

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Spring and Summer Activity Guide Released

Mar 04, 2025 11:44AM ● By By MPG Staff, Compiled from the Rio Linda Everta Recreation and Park District Website

The days are starting to get longer and the weather has been getting warmer. Spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner.

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Aggie Earns Player of The Week Honor

Mar 04, 2025 10:28AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis sophomore Mika Ikemori was named Big West Player of the Week, the conference announced on Feb. 26.

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Sac State Women’s Tennis Adds International Talent

Mar 04, 2025 10:18AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Cami Maldonado Gutierrez, ranked as one of the top 10 juniors in her home country of Mexico, has committed to join the Sacramento State women's tennis team Head Coach Sophie Breault announced on Feb. 21.

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Hornet Nets Pitcher of the Week Award

Mar 04, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Fresh off a performance that earned him his first victory of the season, senior right-hander Evan Gibbons was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pitcher of the Week on Monday, Feb. 24.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 03, 2025 06:26PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

Mar 03, 2025 06:08PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

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The Big Idaho Potato Truck is Rolling into Sacramento’s Mardi Gras Fun

Feb 28, 2025 04:38PM ● By Idaho Potato Commission Promotion

Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in spud-tacular style! The iconic Big Idaho Potato Truck is rolling into the heart of Sacramento for the Broadway Festival Parade, adding extra fun to the festivities with the world-famous big Idaho potato.

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Center High School Students Learn to Master Media

Feb 26, 2025 03:15PM ● By MPG Staff, compiled from the Center Unified Joint School District website

The February edition of the Center Unified Joint School District Newsletter includes a video message from Superintendent Scott Loeher.

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Remembering Coach Mike Alberghini

Feb 19, 2025 09:21AM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

Twin Rivers Unified mourns the loss of Mike Alberghini, a dear friend, mentor and beloved football coach whose influence touched countless lives, especially at Grant Union High School where he led the varsity football team for 31 years.

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Baby with Spina Bifida Has Promising Future After Surgery

Feb 11, 2025 03:03PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Lindsey was 18 weeks pregnant with her fifth child when she got a life-changing phone call. Her blood work was abnormal. She and husband, Jared, went in for an ultrasound and got news that they never expected: their developing baby had spina bifida.

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New Regulations for Sidewalk Vendors

Feb 11, 2025 02:48PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted on Feb. 4 to approve new ordinances to better regulate sidewalk vending in the unincorporated parts of the county, aiming to enhance public health, safety and compliance.

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Rotary Club Serving Community

Feb 11, 2025 02:41PM ● By MPG Staff, compiled from The Rotary Club of Foothill-Highlands website

The Rotary Club of Foothill-Highlands has been serving the greater Sacramento area communities of Antelope, Elverta, Foothill Farms, McClellan, North Highlands and Rio Linda since 1959.

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Sac Metro Air District Welcomes New Board Members

Feb 05, 2025 09:42AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District News Release

Chair Aquino and Vice-Chair Maple to Lead the Board

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United Way Helps Residents File Taxes for Free

Feb 05, 2025 09:34AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes online or in person for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Preparation program that runs through April 15.

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Quarter Midget Racing Returns

Feb 05, 2025 09:30AM ● By Daniel Canfield, complied from www.capitolqma.com website

On Feb. 15, quarter midget racing will return to the fastest little dirt track in the west, Roy Hayer Memorial Speedway, which is slated to host the Capital Quarter Midget Association’s “Arrive and Drive No. 1” event that day.

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Grants Available to Support Economic Growth in North Sacramento

Jan 28, 2025 06:05PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications from eligible businesses and property owners in North Sacramento’s key commercial corridors to receive up to $240,000 in funding for tenant improvements, equipment purchases and business consulting.

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County Podcast Features Public Health Team

Jan 28, 2025 05:48PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s newest podcast episode features members of the Public Health team discussing the Division’s recent accreditation, including Dr. Olivia Kasirye, the County Health Officer; Dr. Gurleen Roberts, Health Program Manager; and Megan Sheffield, Human Service Program Planner.

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County Podcast Features Public Health Team

Jan 28, 2025 05:48PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s newest podcast episode features members of the Public Health team discussing the Division’s recent accreditation, including Dr. Olivia Kasirye, the County Health Officer; Dr. Gurleen Roberts, Health Program Manager; and Megan Sheffield, Human Service Program Planner.

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Rio Linda Dominates Destiny Christian Academy

Jan 28, 2025 05:42PM ● By Team Reports, MaxPreps

The Rio Linda High School girls’ basketball team entered their tilt with Destiny Christian Academy on Jan. 24 with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven.

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Local Rotarians Aid Fire Evacuees

Jan 24, 2025 12:11PM ● By Judy Andrews

When Folsom residents Chuck and Conni Thompson recently requested help collecting supplies for L.A. area fire evacuees, members of Rotarian District 5180 rallied with overwhelming support

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