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Transportation Impacts Dialysis Patient Outcomes

Oct 01, 2024 04:11PM ● By UC Davis News Release

An estimated 35.5 million Americans have kidney disease and more than 554,000 of them are on dialysis, according to the National Kidney Foundation.

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Grants to Protect Water Quality Available

Oct 01, 2024 12:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to offer grants to support school or community projects that protect or improve local creeks and rivers within the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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United Way Invites Women To “Innovate and Ignite”

Oct 01, 2024 12:18PM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

United Way's Women United action group will hold its fall fundraiser, Innovate and Ignite, to connect and empower women in the community and raise funds for the local United Way's foster youth initiatives.

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Last Dance for Park Ranger

Oct 01, 2024 12:08PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Last Friday’s Carmichael Park concert, a packed performance by rocker Todd Morgan, was Mohamed’s final public shift before handing in his radio and keys.

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California Girl Scouts Explore the Aerospace Museum

Sep 30, 2024 04:49PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Discover, create, and lead with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

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Mildly Scenic Author Events

Sep 27, 2024 02:39PM ● By Mildly Scenic News Release

Local author presents the backstory of turning a hobby into an indispensable trail guide in her upcoming Author Talk series

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San Juan Unified's new Community Care Hubs

Sep 27, 2024 02:15PM ● By San Juan Unified News Release

Community Care Hubs are regional pop-up community resource fairs organized across various schools and locations within San Juan Unified School District.

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SacRT Celebrates California Clean Air Day and Week Without Driving

Sep 27, 2024 11:49AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

In celebration of California Clean Air Day and the Week Without Driving, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is offering free rides on its fixed-route bus and light rail services on three select days starting next week, Monday, Sept. 30.

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A New Master Planned Community Breaks Ground

Sep 26, 2024 04:57PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County joined state and federal elected officials and representatives from Somers West today to kick off the groundbreaking of the Braden Master Planned Community, previously known as Cordova Hills, in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County.

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Assembly Republicans Announce Legislation to Bring Down Gas Prices

Sep 25, 2024 01:31PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation and Gov. Newsom jams Legislative Democrats with a dangerous scheme that will drive costs even higher, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state.

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County Clarifies Facts on Homeless Housing Plan

Sep 24, 2024 03:00PM ● By Mitch Barber

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved, at its Sept. 10 meeting, the staff recommendation to spend $19.4 million on two new, innovative projects designed to shelter and house people exiting homelessness directly off the American River Parkway.

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Board Revises Approved 2024-25 Budget

Sep 24, 2024 02:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Sept. 4 to revise the Approved Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

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‘Destination Aviation’ STEM Event Inspiring the Next Generations

Sep 24, 2024 02:41PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A day filled with fun, science, hot dogs and aviation excitement captivated more than 700 attendees at the California Capital Airshow’s ‘Destination Aviation’ STEM event on Sept. 21 at Mather Airport, local youth explored career opportunities in aviation and other STEM fields.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Tribal Compacts Bill

Sep 24, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Sen. Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced Sept. 23 that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed his measures to ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming.

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Empowerment For a Better Future

Sep 24, 2024 12:22PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

With tears spilling over her eyelids and down her cheeks, Falisha recalled buried details of her rocky childhood – responsibilities no child should’ve shouldered, experiences no child should’ve had.

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Former Teacher Advocates for Using White Canes

Sep 24, 2024 12:10PM ● By Kristin Thébaud Communications News Release

Ed Marin of Fair Oaks was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) 20 years ago but he didn’t start using a white cane until this year.

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Fall Drive Seeks 50,000 Pounds of Food

Sep 24, 2024 12:03PM ● By Patsy McGavock

Hoping to meet growing food insecurity, the Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank and more than 50 community partners will sponsor the fifth annual Fall Community Food Drive on Oct. 12.

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Rough Waters Ahead

Sep 24, 2024 11:40AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Fair Oaks Water District (FOWD) has been located in the Fair Oaks Village for more than 40 years, beginning in 1979 with the purchase of its current corporation yard at 10317 Fair Oaks Blvd.

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New Club Studio Fitness Opens in Citrus Heights

Sep 23, 2024 10:31AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Club Studio Fitness, a new cutting-edge fitness training club in the Sunrise Village Shopping Center, celebrated its grand opening on Monday, Sept. 16, opening its doors to some 1,000 new members to its 36,000-square foot state-of-the-art health club at 5419 Sunrise Boulevard.

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Levee Breach Marks Completion of the Delta’s Largest-ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project

Sep 19, 2024 12:16PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

Project Restores 3,400 acres of Habitat for Sensitive Fish Species While Also Reducing Flood Risk in the Central Valley

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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Controller Cohen Issues August Cash Report

Sep 18, 2024 12:49PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen Sept. 10 released her monthly cash report covering the state’s General Fund revenues, disbursements and actual cash balance for the fiscal year through Aug. 31, 2024.

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CHP Swears in Largest Class of New Officers in Over Two Years

Sep 18, 2024 12:34PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The Swearing-In Of 119 Officers Marks the Biggest Graduating Class Since the Launch of The June 2022 Recruitment Campaign

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Rep. Ami Bera’s Office Returns Over $19 Million to Sacramento County Residents

Sep 18, 2024 10:53AM ● By Office of Representative Ami Bera News Release

On Sept. 12, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that his office has now recovered more than $19 million in federal casework dollars to residents of California’s 6th Congressional District.

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Heartstoppers Haunted House Returns for Annual Scare

Sep 18, 2024 09:57AM ● By By Heather Atherton, AthertonPR News Release

Not only are there excellent haunts at the Heartstoppers Haunted House in Rancho Cordova but it is also the ideal venue for such an attraction, given that that the Mineshaft property itself is rumored to be haunted.

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Nature Parades a Feast

Sep 17, 2024 04:48PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Birds, reptiles and marsupials will be among educators during an open day at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Oct. 6. Staged annually, NatureFest is the center’s largest educational event.

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Birthday Bash Celebrates Constitution

Sep 17, 2024 04:35PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Penned in 1787, the American Constitution was last week celebrated by a patriotic event in Folsom.

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Public Meeting Will Discuss Possibly Combining Water Districts

Sep 17, 2024 04:27PM ● By Original Communications

The public is invited to an important community event co-hosted by the Sacramento Suburban Water District and the Del Paso Manor Water District on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to discuss a possible combination of the two water districts.

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California Connects Neighbors to Create Community, Increase Belonging, Prepare for Disasters

Sep 12, 2024 04:57PM ● By California Volunteers News Release

On Sept. 10, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday announced the Neighbor-to-Neighbor network to strengthen communities and build social connections to better address the loneliness epidemic, disaster preparedness, climate action and local needs.

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Fire Chief Shares Successes

Sep 12, 2024 12:07PM ● By Annie Kerr, photos by Annie Kerr

On Sept. 5, the Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch of North Highlands, Rio Linda and the Sacramento area hosted Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Battalion Chief Scott Perryman as its guest speakers at Brookfield’s Restaurant on Madison Avenue.

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Gallagher Celebrates Passage of 2024 Legislation

Sep 12, 2024 10:44AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) announced Sept. 9 the passage of several critical bills he authored during the 2024 legislative session, which now await the Governor's signature. These bills address key issues such as educational equity, patient rights, economic opportunity, and energy reliability.

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VFW Post 6158 Commemorates National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Sep 12, 2024 09:21AM ● By Sheila LaPolla, photos by Sheila LaPolla

Amid all of today’s drama and controversies, we mustn’t forget those who valiantly served our nation and were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are still missing in action (MIA), as well as their families.

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Blue Angels Headline California Capital Airshow Next March

Sep 11, 2024 03:00PM ● By MPG staff

The California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, on Sept. 6 announced its 19th annual Airshow will return to Mather Airport on March 22 and March 23, 2025.

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Guaranteed Income Pilot Applications Opening

Sep 11, 2024 02:51PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) has partnered with United Way California Capital Region for a new Guaranteed Income Pilot called the Family First Economic Support Pilot.

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SAFE Credit Union Back-to-School Drive Successful

Sep 11, 2024 02:45PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union recently participated in a back-to-school supplies and backpack drive benefiting the Sacramento Children’s Home for students in elementary, middle, and high school.

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