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2025 STARS Hall of Fame and Awards Open for Nominations

May 20, 2025 01:22PM ● By San Juan Education Foundation News Release

Creating connections, inspiring collaboration, and cultivating community, the mission of the San Juan Education Foundation is to harness the combined power of philanthropy and partnership to propel student achievement and enrich the lives of educators.

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Keeping Pets Safe in the Heat

May 20, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Essential Tips for Pet Owners

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Washing Away Mental Health Stigma

May 20, 2025 01:07PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

This May, Sacramento County is making a splash to raise awareness about mental health.

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U.S.A Flags ready for retirement can be brought to any of SAFE's 17 branches in the Greater Sacramento area (

SAFE Credit Union to Collect Worn U.S. Flags for Proper Retirement

May 20, 2025 11:39AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

To honor this summer’s patriotic holidays, SAFE Credit Union is holding its second annual American flag collection drive from Friday, May 23 through Wednesday, July 30.

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Mathnasium, a new after-school mathematics tutoring center serving Citrus Heights and nearby Fair Oaks, celebrated its grand opening with a public ribbon cutting ceremony

Mathnasium Opens in Citrus Heights

May 06, 2025 03:31PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Mathnasium, a new after-school mathematics tutoring center serving Citrus Heights and nearby Fair Oaks, celebrated its grand opening recently with a public ribbon cutting ceremony.

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California Has the 3rd Worst Roads in the U.S.

May 06, 2025 11:37AM ● By Construction Coverage News Release

A new study on behalf of Construction Coverage has identified the U.S. states with the best and worst roads.

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Agnew, Fox and Richardson-Pepper Named to Lacrosse All-Big 12 Conference Teams

May 06, 2025 11:07AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

On April 30, the Big 12 released its lacrosse all-conference teams, with three Aggies making the cut.

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‘Golf with Us’ to Offer Youth Affordable Rounds

May 06, 2025 10:48AM ● By Bank of America News Release

Bank of America recently announced the launch of Golf with Us, a new initiative designed to grow the next generation of golfers.

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The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars

May is Veterans Poppy Month

May 06, 2025 10:33AM ● By Sheila LaPolla, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 383

For the American Legion Auxiliary May is known as Veterans Poppy month, with this year’s National Poppy Day falling on May 23.

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FORPD Awards Annual Memorial Scholarship

May 06, 2025 10:29AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the April 16 Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors meeting, the 2024-2025 Rachel Anne Gray Memorial Scholarship winners were announced.

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Meraki High School junior Madi Rogers, now in remission was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer

A Journey of Strength

May 06, 2025 10:27AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Meraki High School junior finds support and purpose through her cancer battle

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Spring Football Sets Record Attendance

Apr 22, 2025 04:06PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

In front of a record-setting spring game crowd of more than 7,000 fans, the Sacramento State football team completed its offseason practice with the annual Spring Game at Hornet Stadium on April 12.

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Residents Challenge American River Erosion Control Work

Apr 22, 2025 04:04PM ● By American River Trees Commentary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in cooperation with the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, is proposing to remove more than 600 trees and acres of riparian vegetation along the Wild and Scenic American River.

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BizX Event Returns May 7 for Small Business Week

Apr 22, 2025 03:51PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to join BizX 2025 from 3 to 6 p.m. on May 7, where local business leaders will share their inspiring path from startup to success.

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Dash for Dwelling

Apr 22, 2025 03:47PM ● By Rotary Club of Citrus Heights News Release

5K Fun Run and Walk

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Adult rowing team offering coaching classes

Calling All Rowers

Apr 22, 2025 03:43PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Join the Local Adult Rowing Team

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Family received $12 for their trip to the recycling center.

Why Simply Recycle?

Apr 22, 2025 02:57PM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Judy Andrews

Are you recycling your bottles and cans for cash? After a recent visit to a new state-of-the-art recycling facility in Fair Oaks, this author had a quick lesson in how recycling can put money in your pocket and back into your community.

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American Legion Post 383 is hosting a dinner and dance featuring music by the Stone River Revival Band and catered by Texas Roadhouse

American Legion BBQ & Boots Dinner and Dance

Apr 21, 2025 05:47PM ● By American Legion Post 383 News Release

American Legion Post 383 is hosting a dinner and dance open to the public on May 3.

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Signs Added to Utility Poles Pose Serious Safety Hazard

Apr 15, 2025 01:17PM ● By SMUD News Release

Covering utility poles with signs for lost animals, yard sales and events creates serious safety hazards for utility workers.

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Over $316 Million in Illicit Cannabis Seized Since January

Apr 15, 2025 10:33AM ● By Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On April 10, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that officials have seized more than $316-million worth of illegal cannabis and $474,000 in cash since this past January.

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Cleaning Up the Voter Rolls in Sacramento County

Apr 15, 2025 10:07AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that after every general election, voters who have not voted in two federal elections and have not updated their voter registration file get canceled and removed from the voter roll?

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project Initiated in Citrus Heights

Apr 08, 2025 10:30AM ● By Assemblymember Josh Hoover News Release

This project is dedicated to honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the more than three-million Americans who served in the Vietnam War, including the 58,281 who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Slayed by J Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon-Cutting

Apr 08, 2025 10:24AM ● By MaryAnne Povey

It was a night of celebration as the Orangevale and Fair Oaks Chambers of Commerce recently came together to welcome Slayed by J, a local hair stylist and lash artist Jennifer Ponciano, to her new location inside the award-winning Last Tangle Salon in Orangevale.

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CRC Hawk Selected Player of the Week

Apr 08, 2025 10:21AM ● By Cosumnes River College News Release

Cosumnes River College (CRC) sophomore Kalani Hernandez earned California Community College Fastpitch Coaches Association (CCCFCA) Player of the Week honors on March 31.

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Athletics Option LHP Harris to Las Vegas

Apr 08, 2025 10:17AM ● By Athletics News Release

On March 31, The Athletics optioned left-handed pitcher Hogan Harris to Triple-A Las Vegas.

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2025 Aggie Football Schedule Announced

Apr 08, 2025 10:16AM ● By UC Davis News Release

With a nationally broadcast game to open the season and five home games, including the Causeway Classic, University of California (UC) Davis football is set for an exciting 2025 with 12 games and eyes on a Big Sky Championship following a historic 2024 season.

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Ferreros Named Big Sky Player of the Week

Apr 08, 2025 10:13AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

For the second straight week and the fifth time overall this season a Sacramento State women's tennis player has taken home weekly honors from the Big Sky Conference with senior Maddy Ferreros doing the most recent honors for the Hornets on April 2.

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Sacramento Book Festival Welcomes Big Names

Apr 07, 2025 05:11PM ● By Sacramento Book Festival News Release

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31, the California Writers Club Sacramento Branch will launch the second annual Sacramento Book Festival at the Shepard Garden & Arts Center, next to McKinley Park, in East Sacramento.

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Comprehensive Update on Response to Homelessness

Apr 07, 2025 05:07PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County departments of Homeless Services and Housing, and Health Services presented their biannual report to the Board detailing outreach efforts to the homeless population in the unincorporated region of Sacramento and along the American River Parkway from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2024.

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More Than a Meal

Apr 07, 2025 04:55PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On a routine Monday meal delivery, a volunteer driver with Meals on Wheels (MoW) Sacramento County made a frightening discovery.

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Musical Celebration on the True Meaning of Easter

Apr 07, 2025 04:51PM ● By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release

As part of an emphasis on celebrating the true meaning of Easter, all are invited to a special Good Friday musical performance that will be presented at 7 p.m. on April 18 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Carmichael Stake Center. Location is 4125 San Juan Ave. in Fair Oaks.

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Summer Farm Camp Registration Open for Local Youth

Apr 07, 2025 04:47PM ● By Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm News Release

Give your child a summer to remember at the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm.

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FORPD Board Maintains Removal of Controversial Disc Golf Baskets

Apr 07, 2025 04:35PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors continued an ongoing discussion at its March 19 meeting about a $77,454 change order for panels to finish the Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheatre hanger doors.

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Casa Roble FFA Wins National Award

Apr 07, 2025 04:31PM ● By MaryAnne Povey

The Casa Roble Future Farmers of America program is celebrating a major victory.

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail.

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