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Keeping Pets Safe in the Heat

May 20, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Essential Tips for Pet Owners

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Kids flipping buckets filled with water on their heads

Washing Away Mental Health Stigma

May 20, 2025 01:07PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

This May, Sacramento County is making a splash to raise awareness about mental health.

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MACC Event Coordinator/Curator Cheryl Gleason adjusts artwork by Judy Bowman at the collage and assemblage exhibit running through May 24.

Collective Concerns

May 15, 2025 01:11PM ● By Margaret Snider

Collage and Assemblage at the MACC

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Free Mulch for Your Yard!

May 13, 2025 04:34PM ● By Regional Water Authority News Release

Water-saving mulch available during Mulch Mayhem on Saturday, May 17.

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Rainbow Group Brings Sea Academy by Mermaid Magic to California Mermaid Convention

May 13, 2025 03:18PM ● By Modern Fanatic News Release

Beloved Netflix Series Characters to Inspire Families Through Games, Trivia, and Eco-Education at Annual Event

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Shaquille and Shaqir O’Neal Join the Hornets

May 13, 2025 11:12AM ● By MPG Staff

National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Famer Dr. Shaquille O’Neal will serve as the general manager of Sacramento State University men’s basketball starting in the 2025-2026 season.

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Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and University of California, Davis, received their first payments from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program.

United Way Expands Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program

May 13, 2025 10:48AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and University of California, Davis, received their first payments from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program that will provide them with $500 a month for one year.

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Community members from the Senior Center Zumba Gold classes pose after performing at the Senior Resource Fair. Photo courtesy of Cordova Recreation & Park District

CRPD Senior Resource Fair Draws Hundreds

May 13, 2025 10:43AM ● By Haley Waugh, Cordova Recreation & Park District

More than 250 community members came together for the Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) annual Senior Resource Fair on April 30.

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Sacramento Book Festival Created for All Ages

May 13, 2025 10:36AM ● By California Writers Club-Sacramento Branch News Release

Excitement is growing throughout the regional reading community about the May 31 inaugural Sacramento Book Festival presented by the California Writers Club-Sacramento Branch.

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We’ve Got Ewe-nique Fire Fuel Reduction Techniques

May 13, 2025 10:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Have you herd the good news? Our four-legged firefighters are here and they’re ready to bleat back wildfire risks!

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USA Properties Fund Starts Construction on Terracina at Wildhawk

May 13, 2025 10:22AM ● By USA Properties Fund News Release

An Affordable Apartment Community in The Vineyard Area of Sacramento County

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Sacramento County Fair Returns

May 13, 2025 10:17AM ● By Sacramento County Fair News Release

Get ready, Sacramento! The Sacramento County Fair is back this Memorial Day weekend, May 22 through 26, bringing five days of family-friendly fun, delicious fair food and thrilling entertainment.

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Decide Which is The American River Burger Champion

May 13, 2025 10:09AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Parkway Foundation invites Sacramento-area community members to Discovery Park for the American River Burger Battle.

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The traditional Maypole dance transported iFest to Bavaria and Austria, courtesy of Sacramento Turn Verein Alpentanzer Schuhplattler.

‘Small World, Big Party’

May 13, 2025 10:03AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

Rancho Cordova iFest Unites Cultures in Colorful Celebration

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Commitment to Pet Health Shines at Free Vaccine Clinic

May 07, 2025 09:10AM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

On Saturday, April 12, the City of Rancho Cordova hosted another successful free pet vaccine and microchip clinic at Neighborhood Services.

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The annual Scholarships and Awards Ceremony on May 1 recognized 126 seniors for academic excellence, leadership, community service, and post-secondary achievements

Cordova Seniors Shine Bright

May 07, 2025 08:53AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

CHS Scholarship and Awards Ceremony

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Valeries Messervy Birkhoff wins first-place for her sculpture, “Blatherskite.”

Art at City Hall

May 06, 2025 05:12PM ● By Margaret Snider and photos by Rick Sloan

It’s All About Me

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Rendering of what the Elk Grove Zoo would look like.

Disappointment Surrounds Elk Grove Zoo Project Cancellation

May 06, 2025 01:06PM ● By Sean P. Thomas

A highly anticipated plan to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove has been shelved, prompting disappointment among city leaders and residents who had hoped the $300-million project would bring economic and cultural benefits to Elk Grove.

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Temporarily Out of Town? Your Vote Stays Home

May 06, 2025 12:34PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that while all voters must be registered where they live, some voters might also have out-of-state mailing addresses?

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California Has the 3rd Worst Roads in the U.S.

May 06, 2025 11:37AM ● By Construction Coverage News Release

A new study on behalf of Construction Coverage has identified the U.S. states with the best and worst roads.

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Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho presented to the American River Alliance a Beacon of Hope Award for their continuous efforts keeping the river waterways clean.

Annual Outstanding Citizen Awards Ceremony Honors 13 Citizens

May 06, 2025 11:26AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office Release

acramento County District Attorney Thien Ho presented the Outstanding Citizen Award to 13 victims and witnesses who have shown uncommon courage by participating in the criminal justice process under extraordinarily challenging circumstances.

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the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship

Sac State Women’s Tennis Claims Second Straight Big Sky Tournament Crown

May 06, 2025 10:57AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second consecutive season and the 13th time in school history, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship, shutting out regular season champ and top-seeded Northern Arizona, 4-0, on the morning of April 26 at the Phoenix Tennis Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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‘Golf with Us’ to Offer Youth Affordable Rounds

May 06, 2025 10:48AM ● By Bank of America News Release

Bank of America recently announced the launch of Golf with Us, a new initiative designed to grow the next generation of golfers.

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Group photo of business professionals wearing suits and ties, dress

Aerospace Museum Funds Awards

May 06, 2025 10:32AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Almost 45 years after blast off, the Aerospace Museum of California last week celebrated 18 years as a self-supporting entity at the former McClellan Air Force Base.

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Sutter Street Theatre announces its upcoming production of The Reluctant Dragon. Actors in costumes for the play.

The Reluctant Dragon Sneaks Its Peaceful Way into Sutter Street Theatre

May 02, 2025 03:37PM ● By Sutter Street Theatre News Release

Sutter Street Theatre proudly announces its upcoming production of The Reluctant Dragon, adapted by Mary Hall Surface from the beloved story by Kenneth Grahame.

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Sacramento Zoo Relocation to Elk Grove Cancelled After Years of Planning

Apr 30, 2025 12:40PM ● By By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Plans to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove have been officially canceled, bringing an end to years of planning and negotiations.

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Bear Hollow and Sequoia Grove Senior Veterans to Soar in Historic WWII Biplane Flights

Apr 29, 2025 11:58AM ● By Bear Hollow Gracious Retirement Living News Release

Eight senior veterans from Bear Hollow Gracious Retirement Living and Sequoia Grove Gracious Retirement Living will soon take to the skies in a once-in-a-lifetime experience, courtesy of Dream Flights, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring military service by providing veterans with complimentary flights in restored World War II-era biplanes.

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With more than 120 exhibitors, children of all ages had the opportunity to participate in free hands-on activities.

Champions of Fun

Apr 29, 2025 11:38AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

Kid’s Day Celebrates Family and Sports

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Two high school students wearing their CalKIDS shirts

Scholarships for Students

Apr 29, 2025 11:02AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Sacramento County Public School Students Eligible for $1,500 Scholarships

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Jack London’s Chair: Hiding Here in Plain Sight

Apr 29, 2025 10:06AM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards

While researching the history of the California Writers Club Sacramento, our 100th- year anniversary will be celebrated Oct. 18, I came across a newspaper article from 1955.

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Soroptimists Honor ‘Live Your Dream’ Award Recipients

Apr 29, 2025 09:32AM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River presented $3,650 in Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women to help six local woman improve their economic situation.

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Sacramento Leads Nation with Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Technology

Apr 29, 2025 09:24AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) are partnering to launch automated bike lane enforcement, making Sacramento the first city in California and in the United States to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses.

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