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Sac State Plans for Athletic Future

Oct 22, 2024 12:51PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State announced results of a feasibility study evaluating the potential for its intercollegiate athletics program to take the next step in its growth and development.

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Improving Hornet Habitat

Oct 22, 2024 12:45PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Current and future Sacramento State University (Sac State) alumni and fans will soon be cheering on Hornet athletes in a new Hornet Stadium.

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Record Uncertainty Hanging Over Nation’s Main Streets

Oct 22, 2024 12:33PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

A double dose of bad news sprung from the latest Optimism Index released today by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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Sac County's Favorite Pet Festival Returns

Oct 22, 2024 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The four-legged friends of Sacramento County have something to wag their tails about as the third Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns to Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3839 Bradshaw Road.

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Sacramento SPCA Welcomes Jennifer Brent as the New Chief Executive Officer

Oct 22, 2024 12:06PM ● By Sacramento SPCA News Release

The Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) announced Oct. 17 the appointment of Jennifer Brent as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 14.

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Eligible Californians to Register, Vote, and Track Their Ballots

Oct 21, 2024 08:48AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is urging eligible citizens to register to vote before the Oct. 21 deadline for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election.

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United Way Seeks Volunteers for Initiatives to End Poverty for Families in The Sacramento Region

Oct 16, 2024 04:49PM ● By Kristin Thebaud, Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Volunteers needed for Free Tax Prep and literacy tutoring programs

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Sacramento Superior Court and Lincoln Law School of Sacramento Implement Guardianship Assistance Program

Oct 16, 2024 11:41AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has partnered with Lincoln Law School of Sacramento to provide in-person courtroom assistance to individuals representing themselves in guardianship cases.

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SacRT Launches Survey

Oct 16, 2024 11:20AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

As part of a statewide initiative to improve public transit safety, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is launching a comprehensive customer survey to better understand and address the safety concerns of transit riders.

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Rep. Ami Bera Urges Passage of the Bipartisan HERO Act

Oct 16, 2024 11:15AM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Oct. 12, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) held a press conference alongside Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Trevor Jamison urging the passage of the bipartisan Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act.

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Interactive Database Reports if Agencies Fiscally Healthy

Oct 16, 2024 11:03AM ● By California Policy Center News Release

California Policy Center released a Local Fiscal Health Dashboard on Oct. 4 that tracks the financial health of California cities, counties and school districts.

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Handel’s Ice Cream Opens

Oct 16, 2024 10:51AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Handel’s Ice Cream at 8055 Madison Ave. in the Almond Orchard Shopping Center in Citrus Heights, opened Tuesday, Oct. 8, welcoming the public to a taste of their 48 flavors of freshly-made ice cream, ices and sherbet.

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Feast of Nature at Effie Yeaw

Oct 16, 2024 09:52AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

From fish to bats, insects and even a fruit-loving monkey, the Effie Yeaw Nature Centre went batty, ape and bananas for its recent open day.

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Mercy General Hospital Guild Back Open to Volunteers

Oct 15, 2024 03:36PM ● By Carol Barr, Mercy General Hospital Guild

The Mercy General Hospital Guild is back open to any and all volunteers since the pandemic years.

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October Harvest Events Announced

Oct 15, 2024 01:42PM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3.

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October Harvest Events Announced

Oct 15, 2024 01:42PM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3.

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Local Museums Offer Spirited Activities in October

Oct 14, 2024 11:33AM ● By Traci Rockefeller Cusack, T-Rock Communications News Release

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history, and science treasures all year long

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Martin Ross to Present Self-Defense Tips

Oct 09, 2024 04:30PM ● By MPG Staff

The public is invited to a free “Safe Kids, Safe Schools” Self-Defense Demonstration from noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Family Taekwondo Plus in Citrus Heights.

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Rough Waters Ahead Commentary

Oct 09, 2024 03:43PM ● By Commentary

Editor's note: Because of readers' comments to the American River Messenger's Sept. 7 front page article, "Rough Water ahead," we asked representatives from both sides to write a column about the issue addressed in the article.

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Secretary of State Encourages Voter Participation During National Voter Education Week

Oct 09, 2024 02:47PM ● By Office of California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber News Release

In recognition of National Voter Education Week 2024, California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., urges all eligible Californians to become informed and active participants in the upcoming elections.

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Who is California’s Best Bricklayer?

Oct 09, 2024 09:31AM ● By Spec Mix LCC News Release

The world’s largest and most exciting masonry challenge, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®, is coming to Sacramento, CA on Oct. 11. The top masons from the territory will grab their levels and trowels to battle for a chance to be named, “California’s Best Bricklayer.”

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Local Couple to Host Art Showing

Oct 08, 2024 03:59PM ● By Helen Plenert News Release

Helen Plenert and Bobby Horiuchi, Sacramento natives, recently announced their “Places We’ve Been” art showing.

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BERC Awards Eco-Friendly Businesses in Sacramento

Oct 08, 2024 03:28PM ● By Business Environmental Resource Center

On Sept. 26, Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC), a division of the Sacramento County Office of Economic Development presented the 18th Annual Sustainable Business Awards in partnership with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD).

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Shorter Ambulance Wait Times Reported

Oct 08, 2024 03:15PM ● By Annie Kerr

Sacramento County is making tremendous progress in its goal to achieve a shorter ambulance patient offload time (APOT), according to county officials.

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Fidelis K9 Dog Training Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

Oct 08, 2024 12:56PM ● By MaryAnne Povey

The Orangevale Chamber of Commerce, along with an enthusiastic crowd of family, friends, clients and community leaders, celebrated the grand opening of Fidelis K9 Dog Training with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 21.

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Honoring Her Leadership

Oct 08, 2024 12:20PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Barbara Sestito was honored at the Sept. 18 Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors meeting upon her retirement from the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival board, where she has served since 1993.

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Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids Readies for Holiday Giveaway

Oct 08, 2024 11:46AM ● By Claire Gliddon, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids

Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SBSK) is asking for donations of new or “almost new” Beanie Babies all year long. Every September, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids picks as many of the lowest-income elementary schools they can and finds out how many kindergarteners they have.

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Sheriff's North Division Community Meetings Set

Oct 08, 2024 11:32AM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

The Sacramento Sheriff's Department, North Division, is hosting a series of community meetings.

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

Oct 07, 2024 02:28PM ● By IRS Media Relations News Release

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.

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California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week—October 5 to 13

Oct 07, 2024 12:13PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes Ensuring Clean and Safe Water for All

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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Sac County Celebrates Food Safety Excellence

Oct 02, 2024 09:48AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

To honor the remarkable food safety efforts of local restaurants and food facilities that protect the public from foodborne illnesses, and to celebrate National Food Safety Month, the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department recognized Sacramento County operators during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 10.

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EV Chargers Require More Revenue to be Profitable

Oct 02, 2024 09:43AM ● By Sunstone Strategies News Release

Just like gas stations, EV charging infrastructure requires additional sources of revenue to be profitable.

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Rep. Ami Bera Secures Over $13 Million to Rehabilitate Runway at Mather Airport

Oct 02, 2024 09:35AM ● By Office of Representative Ami Bera News Release

On Sept. 17, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $13,044,668 in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate the runway at Sacramento’s Mather Airport

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Breaking Ground on Braden Community

Oct 01, 2024 04:20PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Braden Master Planned Community groundbreaking on Sept. 26 marks the start of a new development, bringing together Sacramento County officials, local developers and community leaders.

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