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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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A Push of a Button, A Gift of Hope

Nov 24, 2025 02:36PM ● By Ornella Rossi and photos by Ornella Rossi

With holiday shoppers looking on, community leaders and nonprofit representatives gathered Nov. 21 at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville to cut the ribbon on the annual Light the World Giving Machines

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Downtown Ice Rink Open for 33rd Season

Nov 24, 2025 02:23PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink, presented by Dignity Health, is now open through Jan. 19.

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UC Davis Athletics Unveils ‘Aggie Ascent’

Nov 24, 2025 02:08PM ● By MPG Staff

A Visionary Facilities Master Plan for the Next Era

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Sacramento State Softball Signs Six Players

Nov 24, 2025 02:03PM ● By MPG Staff

2026-27 Recruiting Class

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Vitiello Earns Third Consecutive Nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year

Nov 24, 2025 01:59PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced the finalists for the 2025 individual league awards on Nov. 14.

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Holiday Travel Ramps Up at SMF

Nov 24, 2025 01:23PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is preparing for another busy holiday travel season, with passenger volumes expected to exceed last year’s totals.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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Honoring Service, Strength and Heritage

Nov 19, 2025 11:03AM ● By John Williams, Chairman, United Auburn Indian Community

Each November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the traditions, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country.

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Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Nov 18, 2025 02:21PM ● By Gary Zavoral

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need.

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Assemblyman Hoover Names Stuart McIntyre 2025 Veteran of the Year

Nov 18, 2025 09:35AM ● By District 7 Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced he has named Stuart McIntyre of Fair Oaks as the 2025 Veteran of the Year for California’s 7th Assembly District.

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National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child

Nov 18, 2025 09:31AM ● By Samaritan’s Purse News Release

The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country.

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Save Mart Launches Hunger Relief Campaign

Nov 18, 2025 09:08AM ● By The Save Mart Companies News Release

Holiday food drive delivers 100% of donations to local food banks, first distribution before Christmas

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Emergency Ready

Nov 18, 2025 08:58AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Inside the EOC Operations Meetings That Power County Resilience

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Local Heroes Honored at Wall

Nov 18, 2025 08:51AM ● By Susan Skinner, photos by Susan Skinner

Community leaders and families gathered on Nov. 1 to recall heroes of nation and community. The Wall of Honor ceremony is annually observed at Patriots Park, a Carmichael Park District property on Palm Avenue, Fair Oaks.

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Sacramento County Clerk of the Board Appointed

Nov 18, 2025 08:45AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its Nov. 4 meeting, unanimously concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Todd Stermer as the county’s new Clerk of the Board, effective Dec. 1.

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Turkey Trots and Table Spreads

Nov 17, 2025 01:10PM ● By MPG Staff

Ways to Celebrate this Thanksgiving

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Sacramento’s Looming Federal Funding Cuts to Homelessness Programs

Nov 12, 2025 10:52AM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento officials and homelessness response leaders are warning that proposed federal funding changes and ongoing government shutdown disruptions could severely impact local housing stability and services for people experiencing homelessness.

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Life Sentence for Darnell Erby

Nov 12, 2025 10:41AM ● By MPG Staff

Defendant Sentenced for Murdering, Dismembering 77-Year-Old Victim

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Legislative Updates and Brunch at the Lunch Bunch

Nov 12, 2025 10:36AM ● By Seth Henderson

Assemblymember Josh Hoover Shares Community Updates with Brunch Attendees

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Defendant Convicted of Shooting, Murdering Ex-Wife

Nov 12, 2025 10:25AM ● By Sacramento District Attorney’s Office News Release

Brian Christiansen was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder. The jury also found true allegations that Christiansen used a firearm to cause death and that he took advantage of a position of trust.

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It’s All About the Athletes

Nov 12, 2025 10:17AM ● By Seth Henderson

Special Olympics at UC Davis’ Russell Field Hosts Hundreds of NorCal Athletes

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Barking Orders and Fighting Crime

Nov 12, 2025 10:04AM ● By MPG Staff

CHP’s Newest Four-Legged Crime Fighters Officially Promoted To K-9 Officers

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AI Runs on Power But Power Isn't Moving Fast Enough

Nov 12, 2025 09:27AM ● By Christian Bonilla, co-founder and co-CEO of DMARK Energy Solutions

Artificial intelligence is booming and America's power grid is struggling to keep up.

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Society for the Blind Offers Services for All Ages

Nov 12, 2025 09:21AM ● By Society for the Blind News Release

The nonprofit Society for the Blind organization is encouraging residents to honor Blindness Awareness Month throughout October by participating in activities and supporting people with vision loss so they can gain the skills they need to stay independent and thrive.

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Average California Farm Loses $20,528 Annually to Natural Hazards

Nov 12, 2025 09:09AM ● By Trace One News Release

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages.

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Two-Goal Performance from Zuniga fuels Hawks’ 4–0 shutout over Delta

Nov 12, 2025 08:47AM ● By Cosumnes River College Athletics News Release

The Hawks delivered a commanding performance on both ends of the pitch, earning a 4–0 shutout win over San Joaquin Delta behind an explosive second-half surge and disciplined defensive play.

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Men’s 4-Ball Championships Finalized at Mather Course

Nov 12, 2025 08:37AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Winners of the Sacramento County Men’s 4-Ball Championship are Travis Caldwell and Christian Quint in match play.

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Farber Picks Up Big Sky Women’s Soccer Honors

Nov 10, 2025 04:56PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior midfielder Ellie Farber picked up her second career All-Big Sky Conference honor, named to the league's second team, according to a vote of the conference's head coaches released on Nov. 4

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Back-to-Back National Scoring Champion

Nov 10, 2025 04:49PM ● By River City High School Athletics News Release

River City’s Reagan Eisberg Makes History

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Sacramento Superior Court Bench Selects Kelly Sullivan as CEO

Nov 10, 2025 04:43PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court judges have selected Kelly Sullivan, the court’s chief deputy executive officer, to serve as the next court executive officer (CEO) on Oct. 16.

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Women’s Empowerment Receives Two-Year $50,000 Grant

Nov 10, 2025 04:35PM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Kelly Foundation to Help Unhoused Sacramento Women Find Homes

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Sacramento Ballet Offers Bold Visions, Timeless Classics

Nov 10, 2025 04:29PM ● By Sacramento Ballet News Release

Sacramento Ballet’s highly anticipated 2025-26 season has started.

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'All Aboard' at International Railfair

Nov 05, 2025 02:42PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

It’s “All Aboard” at the 2025 International Railfair taking place this Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9 in Building C at Cal Expo in Sacramento.

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Job Readiness Fair Offers More Than Applications

Nov 05, 2025 08:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mather Community Campus (MCC) is home to hundreds of adults, families and transitional aged youth in shelter and transitional housing who are experiencing homelessness.

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