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The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District Board of Directors issued a proclamation honoring the cultural contributions of the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival

FORPD Board Honors Fair Oaks Theatre Festival

Oct 21, 2025 02:58PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors at its October meeting issued a proclamation honoring the cultural contributions of the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival, which recently decided to shut down after more than 40 years in operation.

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Thousands Attend Village Park’s Grand Opening

Oct 21, 2025 02:54PM ● By Judy Andrews

The anticipation is finally over and the excitement is just beginning at the new Fair Oaks Village Park and Performing Arts Center.

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New Honorary Mayor Raises $45,471

Oct 21, 2025 02:02PM ● By Judy Andrews

In a historic achievement, 21-year-old college student Noah Wright has been named the 47th honorary mayor of Fair Oaks.

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Former Beaver Joseph ‘Pey’ Brito Dies

Oct 21, 2025 12:04PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

Joseph "Pey" Brito, a former Beaver infielder from Delta High School, died two weeks ago. Pey redshirted at American River College in 2000 and then played second base for the Beavers baseball team in 2001 and 2002.

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Women's Golf Ties for Eighth at Golf Iconic Classic

Oct 21, 2025 11:58AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophia Lee's even-par round of 72 led the California State University, Sacramento women's golf team during the final round of the Golf Iconic Classic on Oct. 15 at the New Mexico State University Golf Course.

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Athletics Director Rocko DeLuca’s High Fives

Oct 21, 2025 11:45AM ● By UC Davis Athletics

Caden Pinnick racks up weekly awards following a performance against No. 14 Northern Arizona that earned No. 6 UC Davis football a victory on homecoming.

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See Art, Make Art

Oct 21, 2025 11:26AM ● By Seth Henderson

Crocker Art Museum Hosts Specially Curated Homeschool Day

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New Home Sales Dip in September

Oct 21, 2025 11:26AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

As many prospective homebuyers waited to see what happened with mortgage interest rates, new home sales in the Sacramento region dipped in September but remained above the average number of sales for the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association.

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Women’s Empowerment Program Celebrates 100th Graduating Class

Oct 21, 2025 10:46AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Fourteen graduates recently took a determined walk up to the stage amid cheers, applause and, for many, tears.

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Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 21, 2025 10:33AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services is recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Pump Prices Rise Slightly after Southern California Refinery Fire

Oct 21, 2025 10:18AM ● By American Automobile Association News Release

As autumn sets in, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to $3.11 from the $3.15 average two weeks ago, as of Oct. 9.

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SacRT Offers Free Rides Systemwide on Oct. 21 to Celebrate Customer Appreciation Month

Oct 17, 2025 04:24PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is saying a heartfelt “thank you” to its riders by offering free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Oct. 21, as part of its month-long Customer Appreciation Month celebration.

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A Message on Roads

Oct 14, 2025 04:15PM ● By Citrus Heights City Manager Ashley Feeney

When we invest in infrastructure, we invest in the future of Citrus Heights.

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Sunrise Park District's 75th Anniversary Jubilee

Oct 14, 2025 03:50PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A joyous crowd came together on Saturday, Oct. 4 in Rusch Community Park to celebrate and remember a very special gift donated in 1950 by Fred and Julia Rusch: their home and 15 acres of their ranch land.

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California Secretary of State Sets the Record Straight Regarding Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election Ballot Envelopes

Oct 14, 2025 02:50PM ● By California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber News Release

On Oct. 13 California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., clarified information about Nov. 4, Statewide Special Election ballot envelopes.

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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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First City Junior Golf Tournament Played

Oct 14, 2025 01:52PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The first Sacramento City Junior Golf Tournament for boys and girls aged 7 to 11 was played at the nine-hole William Land Park golf course on Oct. 4 and Oct. 5.

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Kings and Phoong Law Partner

Oct 14, 2025 01:41PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

‘The Purple Promise’ Empowers Women Entrepreneurs and Mentors Future Leaders

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Sacramento River Cats President

River Cats President/COO Named MiLB Executive of the Year

Oct 14, 2025 01:33PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Sacramento River Cats President and Chief Operating Officer Chip Maxson has been named the 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year, according to a Minor League Baseball announcement on Oct. 6.

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Marthaler Named Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week

Oct 14, 2025 01:27PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento sophomore Victoria Marthaler was named the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 6 after leading the Hornets to a four-set volleyball road win

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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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Halloween Ball Mystery Tour at Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park

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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Free Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2025 11:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Uninsured and underinsured members of the community are urged to act now

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County Responds to Special Election Ballot Envelope Concerns

Oct 14, 2025 10:39AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Voter Registration and Elections staff recently learned about online posts concerning the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election ballot and envelope. (Proposition 50 is on the ballot.)

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Board Shares Excitement for Village Park Grand Opening

Oct 08, 2025 12:41PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors issued a proclamation at its Sept. 17 meeting in honor of long-time Fair Oaks residents Janet and Warren McWilliams.

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McWilliams Shown Love by Community

Oct 08, 2025 12:35PM ● By Carol Feineman

It was a love fest Sept. 30 as scores of Fair Oaks residents and friends honored Janet and Warren McWilliams' almost 70 years of community leadership during a Lifetime of Service Celebration at the Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse.

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It’s Time for Matzo Ball Soup and Bagels and Lox

Oct 07, 2025 04:15PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Sacramento's Jewish Food Faire is Back

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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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From Little League to the MLB Postseason

Oct 07, 2025 03:56PM ● By Seth Henderson

Local Little League Graduates Represent Sacramento in MLB Postseason

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County Public Health Officer to Retire

Oct 07, 2025 03:49PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Longstanding Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) Officer Dr. Olivia Kasirye will retire next March after more than two decades of service.

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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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Kindergarteners in a low-income Sacramento County classroom receive blankets and Beanie Babies

Beanie Babies Needed for Holiday Gift Drive for Kindergarteners

Oct 07, 2025 03:20PM ● By Claire Gliddon, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids Chief Blanket Gatherer

Got beanie babies? Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SBSK) is asking for donations of new or gently used Beanie Babies for their kindergarten project that takes place each holiday season.

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Feedback Wanted Amidst Behavioral Health Services Act Transition

Oct 07, 2025 03:20PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the cooler temperatures set in and we transition from summer to fall, new transitions are happening within the Sacramento County Department of Health Services.

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