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Hornet’s Goalkeeper Sierra Sonko Earns Player of the Week Honors

Nov 19, 2024 12:41PM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

It’s another award added to the mantel for the Seattle, Wash., native, who was named the Big Sky Tournament Most Valuable Player for her performance in net as the Hornets claimed their first league tournament championship, and the automatic NCAA berth that goes with it for the first time since 2010.

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Sac State Tennis Doubles Duo Reach Semifinals

Nov 19, 2024 12:34PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State doubles duo of Maddy Ferreros and Irene Riva showed well at last weekend's ITA Conference Masters event in Rome, Ga., reaching the main draw semifinals and falling just one win shy of a berth into the 2024 NCAA Individual Championships

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Cell Phone Restrictions Increasingly Implemented in Sacramento Area Schools

Nov 19, 2024 11:49AM ● By Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School

Spreading national, state-wide rules attempt to lessen classroom disruptions, improve student concentration

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Bipartisan Effort by California Congress Members Drives Modern Multi-Modal Transportation Project Forward

Nov 14, 2024 11:01AM ● By Derek Minnema

Democratic Representatives Ami Bera and Doris Matsui, along with Republican Kevin Kiley, are collectively pushing for federal funding to support the Capital SouthEast Connector project.

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Prioritizing Safety for Families on Grant Line Road

Nov 14, 2024 10:52AM ● By Derek Minnema, Executive Director Capital Southeast Connector JPA

While improving traffic flow through the Sacramento region has always been the Capital Southeast Connector Expressway’s focus, improving safety throughout the route has been an equal goal.

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Saluting Labor: SouthEast Connector Paves Path to Opportunity

Nov 14, 2024 10:44AM ● By Derek Minnema, Executive Director Capital Southeast Connector JPA

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) has plans for a regional bike and pedestrian trail that links people to parks, schools, business employment centers, retail outlets, and more

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The Capital SouthEast Connector: A Lifeline for Public Safety and Emergency Response

Nov 14, 2024 10:27AM ● By Derek Minnema, Executive Director Capital Southeast Connector JPA

The Capital SouthEast Connector will be a crucial thoroughfare for emergency vehicles reducing response times and ensuring that help arrives as quickly as possible

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CHP Receives Grant to Combat Distracted Driving

Nov 12, 2024 12:59PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is proud to announce it received a $350,000 grant to address the growing issue of distracted driving on California roads.

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Sac State Women’s Soccer Places Five on Big Sky Honor Roll

Nov 12, 2024 11:18AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Seniors Abigail Lopez and Sydney Sharts were named to the first team, senior Cassandra Herrman picked up second-team honors, while junior Madelyn Dougherty and sophomore Ellie Farber joined them on the honorable mention squad, as the Big Sky Conference announced its postseason honor roll on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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Ice Skate Under the City Lights

Nov 12, 2024 11:09AM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

A Sacramento holiday tradition, the Downtown Ice Rink presented by Dignity Health is the perfect place to gather with friends and family to enjoy the holidays. The rink officially opened for the 2024 holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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District Attorney’s Office Awarded Program Grant

Nov 12, 2024 09:59AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office received a $299,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the “DUI/DUID Misdemeanor Prosecution, Education and Outreach” program.

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25,000-Plus Illegal Cannabis Plants Removed

Nov 12, 2024 09:53AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks continues to combat illegal cannabis grows within and near state park properties through its Cannabis Watershed Protection Program (CWPP).

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California Capital Airshow to Host Volunteer Rally Nov. 19

Nov 12, 2024 09:50AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Community Members Invited to Learn About Volunteer Opportunities for March Airshow

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Veteran Art Institute Hosts Veterans Day Show

Nov 08, 2024 11:10AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Veteran Art Institute (VAI) has brought veterans from all military branches together into a very special digital space where their works of artistic creativity and imagination can be shared.

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Trunk and Treating Homeless Families at Mather

Nov 08, 2024 08:51AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Mather Community Campus Trunk or Treat Event was alive with fun, laughter and sugar as Sacramento County’s three shelter programs celebrated with an early Halloween party for its guests.

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Salmon Have Returned to Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Nov 05, 2024 02:00PM ● By MPG Staff

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities.

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Orangevale Women Uncover Long Lost Photos of Veterans

Nov 05, 2024 01:28PM ● By Annie Kerr

Sacramento area residents might remember the Veteran’s Wall at the former Hometown Buffet on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights.

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Vote for the Best of Fair Oaks

Nov 05, 2024 11:21AM ● By Judy Andrews

Get ready to vote for your favorite local businesses and service organizations as the Best of Fair Oaks 2024 kicks off on Nov. 14.

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OV Parks Hosting a Holiday Craft Faire

Nov 05, 2024 11:15AM ● By OV Parks News Website

The Orangevale Recreation and Park District will be hosting a holiday craft fair on Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16. The craft fair is free for shoppers!

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Hunger in Sacramento Continues to Rise

Nov 05, 2024 10:49AM ● By California Association of Food Banks News Release

Buying Rice this October Makes It Easy to Help a Neighbor in Need

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Steps Toward Becoming a Bully-Free County

Nov 05, 2024 10:42AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (DHS) recently recognized Bullying Prevention Month by increasing its outreach and engagement efforts, with an emphasis on reaching communities in high-need areas across the county.

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Innovative Homeless Service Center Ready to Build

Nov 05, 2024 10:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has long envisioned a large-scale project that can serve the unhoused population with diverse offerings to help people in various stages of homelessness.

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Women’s Empowerment Receives $50,000 To Provide for Unhoused Sac Women

Nov 05, 2024 10:27AM ● By Kristin Thebaud, Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from the Yocha Dehe Community Fund to provide transitional workforce housing for Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with their families.

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Black Child Legacy Campaign Report 2024

Nov 05, 2024 10:20AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, multiple departments of Sacramento County presented the annual report on the Black Child Legacy Campaign to the Board of Supervisors. The report summarized what the campaign accomplished in Fiscal Year 2022 – 2023.

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SacRT Receives Grant Funding

Nov 05, 2024 09:51AM ● By Daniel Canfield from Sacramento Regional Transit News Releases

Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) recently announced several grant awards, totaling more than $105 million, that will benefit Sacramento commuters, public transit riders and the environment.

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Wall Honors Heroes

Nov 05, 2024 09:43AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Gold Star families and community leaders gathered last weekend to recall fallen heroes of nation and community. The Wall of Honor ceremony is annually observed at Patriots Park, a Carmichael Park District property in Fair Oaks.

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Governor Newsom Announces Over $1.3 Billion for Public Transportation Projects

Oct 30, 2024 09:43AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 25 an award of more than $1.3 billion to 27 new public transportation projects intended to fund transformative rail and transit improvements throughout the state.

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California Prepares for Extreme Weather Swings as New Water Year Approaches

Oct 29, 2024 06:22PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Sept. 26 previewed the new Water Year, which started on Oct. 1, by highlighting preparations for more extreme weather events this season following a record hot summer across much of California and a looming La Niña pattern.

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Governor Newsom Vetoes Legislation that Would Have Supported News Publishers

Oct 29, 2024 09:16AM ● By California Newspaper Publishers Association News Release

The California News Publishers Association (CNPA) is disappointed with Governor Gavin Newsom’ s decision to veto AB 2095 (Maienschein), which would have taken important steps to modernize the publishing of public notices while maintaining the print protections for notices.

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Funding Approved for Homeless Hospice Program

Oct 29, 2024 09:10AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

At its Oct. 22 meeting, the Board approved up to $1,137,788 in funding to complete construction on Joshua’s House, a facility that provides end-of-life comfort care for homeless individuals with terminal illnesses, after being discharged from an acute care hospital.

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Veteran’s Day Events for the Public

Oct 29, 2024 08:43AM ● By Ornella Rossi

With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, numerous local organizations are planning events to honor the sacrifices and contributions of veterans, offering residents opportunities to show their support and appreciation.

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General Election’s 11-Day Vote Center Locations Open

Oct 29, 2024 08:27AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Vote Centers in 18 convenient locations throughout Sacramento County opened Oct. 26 for the Nov. 5, 2024 Presidential General Election.

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Region’s Best New Home Projects and Professionals Honored

Oct 25, 2024 09:18AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

The movies have the Oscars, television has the Emmys and Broadway has the Tonys. And the Sacramento-area homebuilding industry has MAME.

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International Railfair Returns to Cal Expo

Oct 23, 2024 09:27AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Celebrate the opening of National Model Railroad Month at the 46th Annual International Railfair (IRF), which returns to Building C at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento, Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3.

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CHP Receives Native-Tribal Traffic Education Program Grant

Oct 22, 2024 01:45PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is honored to announce its receipt of the Native-Tribal Traffic Education Program (TTEP) grant, a transformative initiative to build stronger relationships and improve outreach with Native American communities throughout California.

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