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75th Sacramento Autorama Fills Cal Expo with Hundreds of Hot Rods

Apr 13, 2026 04:48PM ● By Rod Shows News Release

Sacramento’s largest car show offers fun for the whole family May 1-3

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Nonprofit Breaks Ground on $16.5 Million Food Market in River District

Apr 13, 2026 04:25PM ● By Eric Schucht, photos by Eric Schucht

Politicians, entrepreneurs, journalists and others met at a dirt lot surrounded by warehouses on April 9 in Sacramento’s River District.

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City of Rancho Cordova in partnership with the Cordova Recreation & Park District

Celebrating Arbor Day

Apr 13, 2026 02:03PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Each year, the city celebrates an important part of Rancho Cordova’s infrastructure: our trees! This year, we celebrated Arbor Day at Lincoln Village Community Park in partnership with the Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) on April 4.

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All-American Kids Day

Apr 13, 2026 01:55PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A day built for sticky fingers, face paint and wide-eyed discovery returns to Rancho Cordova later this month, as a longtime community tradition invites families to celebrate both childhood and country.

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Capital Region Small Business Awards Set for May 6 at Memorial Auditorium

Apr 13, 2026 10:36AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Economic Development, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the City of Sacramento’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and the California State Treasurer’s Office invite the public to attend the Capital Region Small Business Awards.

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CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19.

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River City Chorale Celebrates 50 Years

Apr 07, 2026 10:22AM ● By River City Chorale News Release

River City Chorale, the longest standing community chorus in the greater Sacramento region, is celebrating its Golden (50th) Anniversary.

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RSVP Ensemble Announces Spring Concert Series

Apr 07, 2026 10:18AM ● By Reconciliation Singers Voices of Peace News Release

Reconciliation Singers Voices of Peace (RSVP), a Sacramento-based vocal ensemble known for blending artistic excellence with community impact, will present its Spring 2026 concert series this April and May.

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Blooming Hope Preludes Brewing Hope 2026

Apr 06, 2026 01:59PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, photos by Stephen B. Clazie

What started as a simple idea, gathering to make bouquets, quickly became something much more meaningful.

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American River Parkway Foundation Hosts Annual Spring Clean-Up

Apr 06, 2026 01:32PM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Parkway Foundation’s (Parkway Foundation) Spring Clean-Up is taking place Saturday, April 18.

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Back to the ’90s

Mar 31, 2026 08:22AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Movement Brewing hosts fan-favorite 90s Fest

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A Hoppin’ Good Hunt

Mar 31, 2026 08:15AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Crowds gather at Hagan Park for annual Hoppin’ and Huntin’

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Boogie All Night with KC & The Sunshine Band

Mar 30, 2026 05:15PM ● By California State Fair News Release

It’s time to put on your “Boogie Shoes” and “Get Down Tonight” to “Shake Your Booty” with the original Sunshine Man himself, KC & The Sunshine Band at the California State Fair, Saturday, July 25, as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Main Stage.

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Sierra Donor Services Encourages Donor Registry During Kidney Health Month

Mar 24, 2026 10:54AM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

In recognition of Kidney Health Month this March, Sierra Donor Services is calling on all greater Sacramento area residents to register as organ, eye and tissue donors.

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Hoppin’ and Huntin’ Returns to Hagan Park

Mar 23, 2026 01:51PM ● By MPG Staff

The Cordova Recreation and Park District will host its annual Hoppin’ & Huntin’ Spring celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Hagan Community Park, 2197 Chase Drive Rancho Cordova.

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“We’ve Got to Work Together”

Mar 23, 2026 01:30PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Congressman Ami Bera addresses division, growth at Rancho Cordova luncheon

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Carrie Johnson, executive director of the Rancho Cordova Food Locker

All-Stars of Service

Mar 23, 2026 01:23PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Celebrating MVPs of service at ‘March Volunteer Madness’

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Queens in Action

Mar 23, 2026 12:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Purple Pageant marks a decade of empowering young women on and off stage

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The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire Returns this Spring

Mar 23, 2026 12:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mark your calendar: The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and this year, we’re making it bigger, more vibrant and more fun than ever.

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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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Sacramento County Invites Residents to Celebrate National Day of Play

Mar 17, 2026 11:05AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to step outside, unplug and enjoy the outdoors in celebration of National Day of Play, observed this year on Saturday, March 21.

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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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A Splash of Color

Mar 16, 2026 05:01PM ● By MPG Staff

Holi Festival Brightens Rancho Cordova

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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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Athletics’ Star Tyler Soderstrom Announces Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament

Mar 16, 2026 12:52PM ● By Athletics News Release

Tyler Soderstrom, a California native and rising star of the Athletics, is proud to announce his Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament, an exclusive fundraising event benefiting EASE and Keaton’s Child Care Alliance.

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Shamrock Marathon Scheduled this Weekend; Closures in Downtown Sacramento

Mar 13, 2026 03:44PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Tower Bridge and Ramps Set to be Closed

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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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Shake Off the Winter Blues with $8 A's Tickets

Mar 09, 2026 05:36PM ● By Athletics News Release

The A’s are welcoming fans back to the ballpark this season with $8 tickets for select April and May games at Sutter Health Park, giving families and friends the opportunity to enjoy America’s favorite pastime together with some affordable family fun.

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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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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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Native Garden Tour Blooms Across Sacramento

Mar 03, 2026 12:36PM ● By California Native Plant Society News Release

Taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 18 and 19, the Gardens Got Natives tour is a free-self guided event featuring forty plus California native plant home, business and school gardens in the Sacramento region.

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Hundreds gathered at SF Supermarket in Rancho Cordova over the weekend of Feb. 21-22 to celebrate the Lunar New Year

A Weekend of Fortune and Festivity

Mar 02, 2026 02:46PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Community rings in the Lunar New Year at SF Supermarket

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Offer Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train

Feb 24, 2026 11:51AM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

For the third consecutive year, the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are offering spirited rides aboard the Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train on March 14 and 15.

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