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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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California Gas Average Tops $6 a Gallon

Sep 18, 2026 09:15AM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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Income-Qualified Homeowners Among Those Eligible to Access Remaining State Solar and Battery Funds

Aug 31, 2026 03:51PM ● By Haven Energy News Release

Haven Energy is helping eligible California homeowners across participating publicly owned utilities access state funding that can cover the cost of home battery systems

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Elena's Kitchen & Catering Named 7th District Small Business of the Month
Elena’s Kitchen & Catering, Elena’s Café to Be Featured on America’s Best Restaurants

Aug 17, 2026 05:43PM ● By America's Best Restaurants News Release

Local eatery Elena's Kitchen & Catering will host a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR), a national media and marketing company, for an on-site visit as part of the ABR Roadshow.

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Unsecured Property Tax Due Aug. 31

Aug 04, 2026 01:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Annual bills for Sacramento County unsecured personal property taxes for fiscal year 2026-27 were mailed on July 17 and are payable without delinquent penalties through Aug. 31.

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Twin Rivers Refinances 2016 Bonds, Saving Taxpayers $13.6M

Feb 17, 2026 08:53AM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

Twin Rivers Unified School District recently refinanced two 2016 bonds, a move that will save local property owners more than $13.6 million. The refinancings are scheduled to close May 5, 2026.

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United Way to Help Residents this Tax Season

Feb 09, 2026 03:57PM ● By United Way Capital Region News Release

Local residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program that runs through April 15.

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California Gas Prices Edge Higher as February Kicks Off

Feb 09, 2026 03:53PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

Gas prices are up as spring nears but are still cheaper than 2025 prices

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Small Business Comment on Optimism Index

Jan 20, 2026 12:24PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Improved National Outlook Runs Up Against Golden State Realities

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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New Study: 38% of Americans Say Cash Feels More 'Real' Than Digital Money

Nov 05, 2025 11:57AM ● By BrandPoint Content

Close to 2 in 5 Americans (38 percent) say cash feels more "real" than digital money: It's a tangible reminder of value, and remains a permanent part of their financial toolkit (27 percent).

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Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

Oct 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades.

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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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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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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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Peaking Prices at the Pump

Sep 23, 2025 09:23AM ● By Seth Henderson

California’s Higher-Than-Average Prices Set to Raise

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Unsecured Property Taxes Due Sept. 2

Jul 22, 2025 10:34AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Annual bills for Sacramento County unsecured personal property taxes for fiscal year 2025-2026 will be mailed on July 18 and are due no later than Sept. 2 to avoid penalties for delinquency.

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Peer-to-Peer Payment is the New Cash

Jul 17, 2025 01:11PM ● By Joe Thompson

In Sacramento County, peer-to-peer payments are transforming how small businesses get paid.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Sacramento Powerball® Ticket Set to Expire

Jun 13, 2025 10:58AM ● By California Lottery News Release

Claim or no claim – when you play, schools win.

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Nonprofit’s Hard Work Pays it Forward

Jun 10, 2025 01:55PM ● By Seth Henderson

Lion’s Club holds inaugural fundraiser event.

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Water Board Tackles District’s Banking Oversight

Jun 03, 2025 02:51PM ● By Idaly Valencia

During the Rio Linda Elverta Water District’s monthly meeting on May 12 at 6730 Front St., one of the main topics of discussion was the water board’s oversight of banking authority.

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California Franchise Tax Board Warns of Tax Scams

Apr 08, 2025 11:07AM ● By California Franchise Tax Board News Release

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is warning taxpayers to protect themselves from persistent scams this tax season by reviewing Franchise Tax Board’s online scam avoidance tips and being especially guarded with tax, bank account, credit card and other personal information.

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Fraudulent Invoices Target County’s Planning Customers

Apr 01, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County officials have been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former planning customers.

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Spring Bill Relief for PG&E Customers

Mar 25, 2025 09:37AM ● By PG&E News Release

Millions of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their April energy bill.

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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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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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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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First Property Taxes Installment Due Dec. 10

Dec 03, 2024 03:35PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The deadline for paying the first installment of your 2024-2025 Sacramento County property taxes is coming up shortly.

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IRS Encourages People to Do an End-Of-Summer Tax Checkup

Sep 18, 2024 09:24AM ● By IRS News Release

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.

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Board of Supervisors Adopt Infill Program

Aug 27, 2024 01:05PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted Aug. 20 to adopt the County’s Infill Program Update and directed staff to implement certain actions identified in the plan to accelerate the Program

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California Aims to Improve Ability to Measure How Much Water Is Flowing Throughout the State

Aug 20, 2024 08:55AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Aug. 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a new partnership opportunity to support the state’s ability to measure stream and river flows through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) as climate extremes continue to impact the state’s water supply

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Greater Sacramento Economic Council Hosts Delegation to South Korea

Aug 19, 2024 05:48PM ● By Heather Atherton, Atherton PR News Release

Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) is hosting its first delegation to South Korea Aug. 16 through 26, led by the new Chair of GSEC’s Board of Directors, UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May

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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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Caltrans Awards $51.4 Million for Sustainable Transportation Projects

Jul 31, 2024 02:13PM ● By Caltrans News Release

On July 9, Caltrans awarded $51.4 million in planning grants for 89 sustainable, climate-resilient transportation projects throughout California

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