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Family Fun & Playfest Free Fair

Free Fair to Connect Families to Early Learning Options

Mar 23, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) invites families to explore these early learning options at its third annual Family Fun & Playfest, which will showcase 50 early learning programs and 30 community organizations, offering education, health, and wellness information to parents.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 23, 2026 11:47AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

Main Street entrepreneurs thanked for helping keep the 20% Small Business Deduction alive

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César Chávez Day to be Renamed Farmworker Day under Proposal by Central Valley Assemblywoman

Mar 23, 2026 11:38AM ● By Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo News Release

In light of the horrific news reports of César Chávez’s sexual assaults of minors and women, Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare) introduced legislation to rename the March 31 California State holiday to Farmworker Day.

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Celebrating the First CARE Court Graduation in Sacramento County

Celebrating the First CARE Court Graduation in Sacramento County

Mar 23, 2026 11:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

“I conclude you have completed the CARE plan and have officially graduated from the program,” said Honorable Jennifer K. Rockwell, the Collaborative Courts Supervising Judge.

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California Farm Bureau

State Treasurer Honored with Champion of Agriculture Award

Mar 23, 2026 11:23AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

In recognition of her long record of advocacy for California farmers, ranchers and rural communities, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has been honored with the Champion of Agriculture Award.

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City Sponsors AI Day During Folsom Tech Week

Mar 16, 2026 05:42PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Event highlights city’s growing AI & Robotics Ecosystem

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Students Invited to Memorial Day Art Contest

Mar 16, 2026 05:31PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Students in grades TK through 12 are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States by submitting artwork for the 2026 Memorial Day Student Art Contest exhibit titled “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”

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Cordova Recreation & Park District

CPRS District 2 Honors CRPD During Annual Awards Banquet

Mar 16, 2026 05:21PM ● By Haley O’Neill, Cordova Recreation & Park District

Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) staff members and programs were recognized for their impact and dedication to the parks & recreation profession at the California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS) District 2 Annual Banquet and Installment Ceremony.

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What to Know About Kitten Season

Mar 16, 2026 05:18PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Spring is right around the corner, and the City of Rancho Cordova Animal Services Division is preparing for the busiest season of the year, kitten season!

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Community Meeting on Mail Theft Scheduled for March 25

Mar 16, 2026 05:15PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

The City of Rancho Cordova is hosting a community meeting focused on mail theft prevention on Wednesday, March 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Rancho Cordova Police Department, 2897 Kilgore Road.

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Holi Festival of colors

A Splash of Color

Mar 16, 2026 05:01PM ● By MPG Staff

Holi Festival Brightens Rancho Cordova

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Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month

Mar 16, 2026 02:15PM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

The goal of the Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River club is to empower women and girls to create their own path to success and a history to be proud of.

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Koi Club Hosts Self-Guided Pond Tour

Mar 16, 2026 02:03PM ● By Camellia Koi Club News Release

Discover a hidden world of beauty and tranquility right here in the Sacramento area. The Camellia Koi Club is holding a one-of-a-kind, self-guided pond tour featuring stunning private ponds and koi collections across the region from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25.

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Annual Outstanding Women Leaders (OWL) Awards Gala

Local Women Business Owners Honored at NAWBO Gala

Mar 16, 2026 01:16PM ● By NAWBO Sacramento Valley Chapter News Release

Celebrating Three Decades of Women’s Leadership Excellence in Sacramento Valley

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Methodist Hospital Achieves Patient Safety Excellence Award

Mar 16, 2026 01:09PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento announced that it has achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital.

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March is National Social Work Month

Mar 16, 2026 01:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the social workers who help families and communities across Sacramento County.

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Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High, AAA Foundation Study Finds

Mar 16, 2026 12:56PM ● By AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety News Release

One in seven crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene

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California Ag Leadership

California Ag Leadership Program Continues to Cultivate Future Leaders

Mar 16, 2026 12:47PM ● By Farm Credit Alliance News Release

Farm Credit proud to support the program, now in its 55th year, which is recognized as one of the top leadership development programs in the nation

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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Approves $359,823 Gift to Animal Care Services

Mar 16, 2026 12:41PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has formally approved a generous $359,823.44 donation to Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter from the Estate of Robert W. Steger.

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Joey Johnson won First Place with “Lobster Boats, Peggy’s Cove.”

‘Moments in Focus’ Ongoing at the MACC

Mar 10, 2026 10:57AM ● By Margaret Snider

Moments in Focus, the latest exhibit at the MACC is made up of Northern California photographers’ images of a myriad of subjects in a variety of styles.

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Pocket Deli sandwich shop

40 Years of the Pocket

Mar 10, 2026 10:44AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Pocket Deli celebrates its anniversary and recognition as Small Business of the Month

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Braille Production Program

Braille Production Program Supports Local Business

Mar 09, 2026 03:37PM ● By Society for the Blind News Release

Nonprofit Society for the Blind in Sacramento is encouraging local businesses and organizations to produce materials in braille for their blind and low vision clients through its braille production program.

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BurnBot Wins National Award

Mar 09, 2026 03:13PM ● By Verizon News Release

Verizon announced the winners of the 2025 Community Disaster Resilience Prize on March 5 at Cal Expo.

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Sacramento Life Center Launches Community Drives to Support Local Families and Free Women’s Health Services

Mar 09, 2026 01:53PM ● By Sacramento Life Center News Release

Sacramento Life Center is inviting the community to take part in two upcoming drives designed to support local families and provide essential medical services through the organization’s free clinic, Sac Valley Women’s Health.

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California Gaming Association

Cardrooms File Lawsuits Over New Regulations

Mar 09, 2026 01:26PM ● By The California Gaming Association News Release

The lawsuits seek to block the regulations from taking effect and asks the court to invalidate the rules as unlawful.

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Magic Show to Benefit Children

Mar 09, 2026 01:11PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Carmichael-based magicians Dale and Elaine Lorzo are taking their magic to the Sacramento Scottish Rite, 6151 H St., on April 17 for a Kids Carnival and Magic Show fundraiser benefiting children’s communication.

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Statewide Snowpack Remains Below Average Despite February Boost

Mar 09, 2026 11:21AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently conducted the third snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 28 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 11 inches, which is 47 percent of average for this location.

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SacSewer connected homes to the public sewer system

SacSewer Connects Five Disadvantaged Communities to Public Sewer

Mar 09, 2026 11:12AM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

219 properties transition from aging septic systems to reliable sewer service, protecting public health and the environment

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Citizen Academy

Applications Open for Sacramento District Attorney’s Citizens Academy

Mar 09, 2026 11:06AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office hosts the Citizen Academy in partnership with the Sacramento Police Department, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and Sacramento County Probation Department.

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CalHR Named Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner

Mar 09, 2026 10:59AM ● By California Department of Human Resources News Release

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has been named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner for strengths development. The award recognizes organizations that create workplace cultures that help people do their best work.

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California Comment on NFIB’s Latest Jobs Report

Mar 09, 2026 10:55AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

National numbers not reflective of state’s below national average on optimism

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CARE in Action: One Man’s Journey Off the Streets

Mar 09, 2026 10:50AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Lorenzo Leon remembers what life was like before CARE Court.

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American River Flood Control District Names Officers

Mar 03, 2026 12:41PM ● By American River Flood Control District News Release

The American River Flood Control District elected officers to its Board of Directors and made appointments to represent the district at local flood control committees at its recent organizational meeting.

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The Friends of California Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month

Mar 03, 2026 12:26PM ● By The Friends of California Archives News Release

The Friends of California Archives joins in the March celebration of Women’s History Month, paying tribute to the contributions of California women – from the famous to the forgotten.

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Human Resources

City of Rancho Cordova Teams Earn National and Regional Recognition

Mar 02, 2026 04:07PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Congratulations are in order for several teams across the City of Rancho Cordova!

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