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Sierra Donor Services Partners with Texas Roadhouse

Oct 31, 2025 12:01PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is excited to partner with the popular restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse for a three-day promotional event encouraging guests to register as life-saving organ, eye and tissue donors.

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Donate to Keep Adaptive Riding Program Open

Oct 28, 2025 03:25PM ● By Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation News Release

Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation, one of Northern California’s leading adaptive riding programs for people with developmental disabilities, has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to sustain its operations.

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Local Museums Invite Community to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Oct 24, 2025 02:23PM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history and science treasures all year long.

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Ellis Farms Offers Family-Oriented Fun

Oct 21, 2025 01:48PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

At Ellis Farms in Rio Linda, a transitional kindergarten teacher from North Country Elementary School in Antelope has been working to bring more family-oriented activities to town for more than five years.

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Teeing Off for Trunk or Treat

Oct 21, 2025 10:57AM ● By Seth Henderson

The whole family is invited to Cherry Island Golf Course on Oct. 30 for Trunk or Treat, a free community event to enjoy a safe Halloween celebration.

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Snoopy Has Landed in Sacramento

Oct 21, 2025 10:45AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Aerospace Museum of California Unveils Freeway Sign, Traveling Snoopy Exhibit

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Enjoying the Spooky Season

Oct 20, 2025 10:54AM ● By Abbey Wicks

October is flying by but don’t worry. There’s still time to experience all the spooky activities that the greater Sacramento region has to offer.

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Sacramento County Board Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez speaks to a nearly packed community center
Constituents Talk Roads, Roosters, Raves, Incorporation

Oct 14, 2025 03:42PM ● By Seth Henderson

About 75 community members attended the Rio Linda/Elverta community meeting on Oct. 8, discussing public safety, homelessness and multiple ordinances with a Sacramento County Board Supervisor in her final meeting of the year there.

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The Club that No One Knows About

Oct 14, 2025 03:25PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Old, New Tractors Take to the Fields of the RLE Historic Society

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Festival Race Honors Track History

Oct 14, 2025 03:09PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Auston McClernon Day at Roy Hayer Speedway Carries a Legacy

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Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers
Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers

Oct 14, 2025 01:59PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Raises More Than $500,000 During Champion Aggies Challenge

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Property Tax Postponement Program Filing Period Announced

Oct 14, 2025 11:59AM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen announced that applications for property tax postponement are now being processed.

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California FFA Foundation Names New Board Members

Oct 14, 2025 11:49AM ● By California Future Farmers of America News Release

The California Future Farmers of America Foundation (FFA) has added two agricultural leaders, Shannon Douglass and Mel Machado, to its board of directors.

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California State Parks Invites Public to Free Halloween Tours

Oct 14, 2025 11:40AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

Care to dance? California State Parks welcomes those who dare to Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park (SHP) for the Halloween Ball Mystery Tour.

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From Television to the Stage

Oct 07, 2025 04:06PM ● By Abbey Wicks

An Interview with Zane Lamprey

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Code Enforcement Increases Penalties

Oct 07, 2025 03:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Strengthening Community Safety

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Public Authority Office Moves

Oct 07, 2025 03:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Public Authority office recently moved to a new location. The new office is located at 9300 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento.

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New EBT Cards Being Mailed

Oct 07, 2025 03:14PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The California Department of Social Services has announced that magnetic stripe EBT cards are set to expire by Oct. 25.

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Kings Launch ‘Los Kings’ Platform

Oct 07, 2025 02:59PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Sacramento Kings Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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Homegrown Defender to Join U.S. Men's National Team Training Camp

Oct 07, 2025 02:50PM ● By Sac Republic FC News Release

Chibi Ukaegbu’s Third Call Up in 2025, Second in the Last Two Months

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Lawrence Butler Medical Update

Oct 07, 2025 02:33PM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s Outfielder Successful Surgery, Undergoing Rehabilitation

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Whisenhunt Named PCL Pitcher of the Year, All-Star

Oct 07, 2025 02:16PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Also Named Was Right-Hander Carson Seymour

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Sephora Settles Over Hazardous Waste Violations

Oct 07, 2025 02:06PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with 24 District Attorney’s and City Attorney’s Offices, has reached a $775,000 settlement with Sephora USA regarding the alleged improper handling of hazardous waste generated as part of Sephora’s retail operations.

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Supervisor Serna Announces Historic Meeting

Oct 07, 2025 01:48PM ● By Seth Henderson

Speaking at the Oct. 2 monthly Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch about community events, the county’s budget and announcing a historic meeting was Sacramento County Supervisor (District 1) Phil Serna among the more than 20 guests at the Brookfields Restaurant on Madison Avenue.

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SacRT Launches Transit Connect

Oct 07, 2025 11:28AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) recently launched the Transit Connect app, a new regional fare payment system that gives riders a faster, easier and more flexible way to pay for transit.

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Homecoming Through the Decades

Oct 07, 2025 10:51AM ● By Seth Henderson

Rio Linda High School students finished their decade-themed homecoming week with a dance on Oct. 4 after losing the varsity football game against Casa Robles High School 32-13 on Oct. 3.

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Grants Available to Protect Waterways

Sep 30, 2025 12:13PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering grants of up to $2,500 to support school and community projects that help protect or improve creeks and rivers in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Celebrates 30th Anniversary Season

Sep 30, 2025 11:56AM ● By Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra News Release

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra announced its milestone 30th season of choral-orchestral excellence, promising audiences an unforgettable lineup of concerts, world-class soloists and a journey through powerful repertoire.

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Quarter Midget Season Wraps Up in Rio Linda

Sep 30, 2025 11:15AM ● By Seth Henderson

Historic Dirt Track in Rio Linda Hosts Season Finale for Local Quarter Midget

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Inspiring Girls in STEAM

Sep 30, 2025 10:55AM ● By Seth Henderson

More Than 1,000 Girls from Local Middle Schools Learn About STEAM Careers

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River Cats Season Ends in 4-2 Defeat

Sep 30, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Two Runs in Third Courtesy of Luis Matos and Jesus Rodriguez

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:03AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:02AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

Sep 23, 2025 04:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

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