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Registration Open for Republic Elite Session

Sep 30, 2025 10:16AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

This November, Republic FC is hosting its next session of the Republic Elite Development Program (RED).

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River Cats Season Ends in 4-2 Defeat

Sep 30, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Two Runs in Third Courtesy of Luis Matos and Jesus Rodriguez

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:03AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:02AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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‘Imagine This…’ Student Writing Competition Underway

Sep 29, 2025 05:20PM ● By California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom News Release

Aspiring young authors with great stories to share about agriculture are encouraged to enter the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom’s annual “Imagine this...” Story Writing Contest.

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Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

Sep 23, 2025 04:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

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Karl Bly is a Sacramento native and kayaker who runs a local popular Facebook page called American River Lost & Found.
Lost, Found and Returned

Sep 23, 2025 03:14PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Local Kayaker behind ‘American River Lost & Found’

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Another Tuleyome Tale!

Sep 23, 2025 02:09PM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Getting Up Close and Personal with Alkali Milkvetch

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San Juan Education Foundation Names STARS Hall of Fame Honorees

Sep 23, 2025 11:37AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

The San Juan Education Foundation honors exceptional San Juan Unified School District alumni at the annual “An Evening with the STARS” gala on Oct. 10.

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FORPD Board Approves Budget

Sep 23, 2025 11:25AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the August Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) board meeting, a resident asked during public comment about the removal of a memorial fountain honoring Dick and Jean Hill for their work with the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival.

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Community Food Drive Aims for Record Year

Sep 23, 2025 11:19AM ● By Patsy McGavock

The Fall Community Food Drive is a movement with momentum and momentum comes from the group, not the individual alone.

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Applause for Literary Award Winners

Sep 23, 2025 11:07AM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards

Seven awardees will be recognized at the “100 Years of Writing Excellence in Sacramento” Gala on Oct. 18, when the California Writers Club Sacramento hits its century mark and celebrates at North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks.

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Teens Wanted: Lend a Hand!

Sep 23, 2025 10:34AM ● By Helping Hands OV News Release

Got a rake? A lawn mower? A big heart? The nonprofit Helping Hands OV - Orangevale Fair Oaks encourages teens ages 13 to 17 to join its Green Teen Project, an enjoyable way to help neighbors in need while earning community service hours and prizes.

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Chicken Festival Draws Thousands

Sep 23, 2025 10:15AM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Judy Andrews

Thanks to the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District, along with its sponsors and volunteers, the Chicken Festival has been going strong in the community for 20 years.

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SMUD Offers Heat Pump Rebates

Sep 23, 2025 09:39AM ● By SMUD News Release

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and its customers have achieved a major clean-energy milestone for the Sacramento region.

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Village Park Grand Opening

Sep 23, 2025 09:12AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) is hosting a grand opening of the newly renovated parks and facilities in the Village this October.

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Sixty-Plus Years of Service and Giving

Sep 23, 2025 09:06AM ● By Keith Walter

How Janet and Warren McWilliams Shaped Fair Oaks

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Helping Older Resident Repair Home

Sep 22, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn.

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September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 22, 2025 01:35PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

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Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sep 22, 2025 01:28PM ● By Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation News Release

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Hastings Joins Republic FC as Partnerships Vice President

Sep 22, 2025 01:22PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

As preparations for Republic Stadium at the Railyards are in full swing, the club announced the addition of Brian Hastings to its executive team on Aug. 28.

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Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

Sep 22, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week.

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Butler Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Sep 22, 2025 12:30PM ● By Athletics News Release

Major League Baseball announced that Lawrence Butler has been named the Athletics’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Annual Brain Health Forum Open to Everyone

Sep 17, 2025 08:50AM ● By Kevin Ruse

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know how hard it can be to navigate daily life, let alone think about long-term plans.

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Sacramento-Area New Home Sales Continued

Sep 16, 2025 04:43PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Moving Upward in August, North State BIA Reports

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Teens Wanted: Lend a Hand!

Sep 16, 2025 11:39AM ● By Helping Hands OV News Release

Got a rake? A lawn mower? A big heart? Helping Hands OV encourages teens ages 13 to 17 to join its Green Teen Project, an enjoyable way to help neighbors in need while earning community service hours and prizes.

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Restored No. 9 Steam Locomotive is on display for a limited time at the California State Railroad Museum
Restored Locomotive on Display in Historic Roundhouse

Sep 16, 2025 11:15AM ● By California State Railroad Museum News Release

In partnership with Friends of No. 9, the California State Railroad Museum is excited to announce the beautifully restored No. 9 steam locomotive and companion exhibit are now on display inside the museum’s historic Roundhouse.

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Water Providers Warn Residents about Unauthorized Solicitations

Sep 15, 2025 05:36PM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

Citrus Heights Water District, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Orange Vale Water Company and California American Water are warning residents about unauthorized solicitations targeting local households.

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San Juan Unified to Kick Off College Week

Sep 15, 2025 11:50AM ● By MPG Staff

College application season has begun and San Juan Unified District will host a variety of opportunities from Sept. 18 to Sept. 26 to help students explore educational options and prepare for post-secondary success.

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Junior/Senior Team City Championship Winners Named

Sep 15, 2025 11:42AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 Walter and Olga Strand Junior/Senior City Championship was held Sept. 7 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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Rodrigo Lopez Nominated for Player of the Month

Sep 15, 2025 11:39AM ● By Compiled from Sacramento Republic FC and USL News Releases

USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced that Republic FC midfielder Rodrigo (RoRo) Lopez was nominated for USL Championship Player of the Month for August.

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UC Davis Basketball Season Tickets on Sale

Sep 15, 2025 11:34AM ● By UC Davis News Release

With just under two months from opening tip, University of California, Davis basketball season tickets are now on sale, allowing Aggie fans to catch the action in the University Credit Union Center all winter long.

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Ella Kraft of the Sacramento Hornets was named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week
Ella Kraft Named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

Sep 15, 2025 11:30AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

California State University, Sacramento senior Ella Kraft was named the Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week, it was announced on Sept. 10.

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