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Sac State Women’s Tennis Adds International Talent

Mar 04, 2025 10:18AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Cami Maldonado Gutierrez, ranked as one of the top 10 juniors in her home country of Mexico, has committed to join the Sacramento State women's tennis team Head Coach Sophie Breault announced on Feb. 21.

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Hornet Nets Pitcher of the Week Award

Mar 04, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Fresh off a performance that earned him his first victory of the season, senior right-hander Evan Gibbons was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pitcher of the Week on Monday, Feb. 24.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 03, 2025 06:26PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

Mar 03, 2025 06:08PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

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FORPD Board Questions Cost Change for Amphitheatre Materials

Mar 03, 2025 05:59PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 19 Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) board meeting, the Parkway Disc Golf Foundation asked that some disc golf baskets at Miller Park be reinstalled on weekends.

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Dot Boyd, Passionate About Senior Safety

Mar 03, 2025 05:44PM ● By Judy Andrews

Dot Boyd is a passionate advocate for helping older adults maintain their dignity and independence as they age.

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Fair Oaks Family Taekwondo Honored

Mar 03, 2025 05:34PM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On Feb. 25, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) proudly announced that Fair Oaks Family Taekwondo has been named the February 2025 Small Business of the Month for the 7th Assembly District.

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The Big Idaho Potato Truck is Rolling into Sacramento’s Mardi Gras Fun

Feb 28, 2025 04:38PM ● By Idaho Potato Commission Promotion

Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in spud-tacular style! The iconic Big Idaho Potato Truck is rolling into the heart of Sacramento for the Broadway Festival Parade, adding extra fun to the festivities with the world-famous big Idaho potato.

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Breakfast for the Birds

Feb 26, 2025 10:52AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s popular Bird and Breakfast fundraiser has for almost 40 years proven that there’s more to ornithology than ogling birds.

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Remembering Delores ‘Dolly’ M. ‘Dee’ Rouse-Huth

Feb 18, 2025 11:32AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Delores “Dolly” M. “Dee” Rouse-Huth might have been flattered by the reference to the famous Cole Porter tune to describe the remarkable life she lived.

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Rachel Griffith Named Businessperson of the Year

Feb 18, 2025 11:13AM ● By Judy Andrews

The 2024 Best of Fair Oaks winners were recently announced at the ninth annual gala. Hosted by the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce, the Jan. 16 event brought the community together for a night of fun and camaraderie as favorite businesses, organizations and individuals were recognized.

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$2.5 Million Approved for Permanent Housing

Feb 18, 2025 10:21AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Board of Supervisors approved allocating $2.5 million in Mental Health Services Act funds through its partnership with Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency and project sponsor Hope Cooperative for a permanent supportive housing project at Auburn Oaks.

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Soup Lovers Raise $10,000 for Historical Society

Feb 18, 2025 10:14AM ● By Judy Andrews

Nearly 200 soup lovers turned out on Feb. 8 to support the Fair Oaks Historical Society at its 18th annual Premier Soup Night and Auction.

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Library Helps Teens Shine Bright on Prom Night

Feb 11, 2025 12:13PM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

Starting Feb. 15, Sacramento Public Library is hosting 17 free prom giveaway events across the region.

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Teens Create Messages of Love

Feb 04, 2025 03:36PM ● By MPG Staff

Two high school students have found a way to give back to young patients and their families at Shriners Hospital in Sacramento this Valentine’s Day.

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ACAI Gallery Hosts February Showing

Feb 04, 2025 02:11PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The Allied Ceramics Art Institute (ACAI) Studios and Gallery, at 7425 Winding Way near the corner of San Juan Avenue in Fair Oaks, welcomes the public to an eclectic showing, “Potpourri,” now running through Feb. 22.

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Lanzaro Painting Named Small Business of the Month

Feb 04, 2025 01:59PM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

We're thrilled to highlight Lanzaro Painting as our 7th Assembly District Small Business of the Month for January 2025.

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Mother-Daughter Volunteers Strengthens Community Spirit

Feb 04, 2025 01:46PM ● By Helping Hands OV – Orangevale-Fair Oaks News Release

Tracy Furze, an integral part of Helping Hands OV – Orangevale-Fair Oaks since 2020, has been a cornerstone of this community service organization.

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FORPD Board Approves Contract Update for New Amphitheatre Seating

Feb 04, 2025 01:32PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) board meeting on Jan. 15, a resident expressed concerns during Public Comment about changes made to the scope and cost of the ongoing improvements to park facilities in the Village.

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Native Recalls Simpler Times

Feb 04, 2025 01:24PM ● By Judy Andrews

What was it like to grow up in Fair Oaks in the 1930s and ‘40s? Just ask long-time local Margge Wood, who recalls a simpler time when everyone knew everyone else in the community.

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Local Rotarians Aid Fire Evacuees

Jan 24, 2025 12:11PM ● By Judy Andrews

When Folsom residents Chuck and Conni Thompson recently requested help collecting supplies for L.A. area fire evacuees, members of Rotarian District 5180 rallied with overwhelming support

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Fair Oaks Celebrates 130th Anniversary

Jan 24, 2025 12:04PM ● By Judy Andrews, Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce

This year marks the 130th anniversary of Fair Oaks. Established as a produce-farming colony in the mid-1890s, early visitors from the Midwest were initially drawn to the area’s fertile soil

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Hornet Named Gymnast of the Week

Jan 22, 2025 11:58AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State gymnast Kara Houghton was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Gymnast of the Week, it was announced on Jan. 7. The honor was the first for Houghton during her career.

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River Cats Conducting National Anthem Auditions

Jan 22, 2025 11:33AM ● By River Cats News Release

The opening of every ballgame starts with the National Anthem, and the Sacramento River Cats want to give you the chance to perform. The River Cats have announced their National Anthem auditions for the 2025 baseball season will take place at Sutter Health Park on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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Hornet Softball Releases 2025 Schedule

Jan 22, 2025 11:29AM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

Sacramento State Softball’s 12th-year head coach Lori Perez announced the team's 2025 schedule, which is comprised of 50 games, including 27 at Shea Stadium.

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Athletics Season Tickets Sell Out

Jan 22, 2025 11:22AM ● By Martín Gallegos, MLB.com

Ahead of their temporary move to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for the next three seasons, the Athletics got a taste of the passion from sports fans in the area while attending a Sacramento Kings game just down the road at Golden 1 Center.

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FORPD Board Considers Relocating Disc Golf Course

Jan 22, 2025 10:57AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors held the swearing-in of the directors re-elected to the three open seats in the November 2024 election during its Dec. 18 meeting.

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Expanding Two Behavioral Health Service Programs

Jan 07, 2025 12:00PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is kicking off the new year by expanding two Behavioral Health Service programs, combining Access and Substance Use Prevention Treatment (SUPT) services to streamline care, address critical needs and enhance the health and safety of our community.

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Stand Against Hunger Raises Nearly $630K for Food Banks

Jan 07, 2025 11:54AM ● By ABC10 News Release

Annual Programs supported by generous community members along with Wells Fargo, Ashley Law, Bayside Church and Northwest Exteriors

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Beyond the Call

Jan 07, 2025 11:49AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Supporting Foster Care Services

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Habitat Health Opens PACE Center

Jan 07, 2025 11:45AM ● By Habitat Health with Kaiser Permanente News Release

Habitat Health has opened its first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) center in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, expanding access to vital health care services for older adults.

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SacRT Launches Shared-Use Mobility Service

Jan 07, 2025 11:37AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has launched a shared-use mobility program.

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‘Valentines for Seniors’ Drive Spreads Holiday Cheer

Jan 07, 2025 11:34AM ● By Helping Hands OV News Release

Helping Hands OV is starting its fourth annual “Valentines for Seniors” campaign, a heartwarming community initiative aimed at spreading love and cheer to local senior citizens.

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Partnership Helps Feed Community

Jan 07, 2025 11:30AM ● By Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm News Release

Step into the Casa Roble Fundamental High School greenhouse and you’ll feel the heater's warmth and smell the fresh earth, a perfect environment for growth. Since the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm opened, this greenhouse has been vital in helping to feed the community.

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