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Salsa, Music and Community Spice Up Fifth Annual Cook-Off

Sep 08, 2026 11:24AM ● By Helping Hands OV News Release

Orangevale brought the heat Saturday, Aug. 15, as Helping Hands OV hosted its fifth annual Salsa Cook-Off, serving up a flavorful afternoon of food, music, dancing, art and plenty of community spirit.

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Get Ready to Bawk!

Sep 08, 2026 11:19AM ● By Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District News Release

What to Look Forward to at the 2026 Fair Oaks Chicken Festival

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New this year, Sue's Great Gumbo Cook-Off will be featured at the 5th annual Golden Harvest Parade and Music/Dance Festival
Introducing Sue's Great Gumbo Cook-Off at the 5th Annual Golden Harvest Festival

Sep 01, 2026 11:48AM ● By MPG Staff

Get ready for “GOLDEN,” the 5th Annual Golden Harvest Parade and Music/Dance Festival, a free community celebration showcasing the diverse cultures and communities of the Greater Sacramento region.

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Keeping Greater Sacramento Restaurants Cooking: 22 Local Restaurants Receive Resilience Grants Funded by the PG&E Corporation Foundation

Aug 31, 2026 05:51PM ● By PG&E News Release

Greater Sacramento eateries and commercial food businesses awarded $5,000 grants to invest in equipment, technology and workforce development

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New Liquor License Authorizations for Sacramento Region

Aug 31, 2026 05:24PM ● By Alcoholic Beverage Control News Release

Paul Tupy, director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of new on-sale general and off-sale general licenses and authorization for the intercounty transfer of on-sale general and off-sale general licenses for the following counties in the Sacramento region: El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo.

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Nonprofit Community Celebrates America’s 250th

Aug 31, 2026 04:58PM ● By Ryley Metten

The Capitol’s Rose Garden Claimed Site for 150,000 Pounds of Food Distributed to Nonprofits

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Republic FC Selects Levy to Craft New Stadium Hospitality Experience

Aug 31, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced that Levy has been selected to lead the food, beverage and hospitality experience at the club’s new stadium currently under construction, set to open in 2028.

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Yada Thai Opens in Fair Oaks

Aug 17, 2026 02:53PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Savor the authentic flavors of Yada Thai, a new family-owned restaurant which recently celebrated its soft July opening in the Fair Oaks Square Shopping Center.

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Whole Foods Market Announces a Recall of Select Foods Products Because of Possible Health Risk

Aug 13, 2026 09:49AM ● By U.S. Food and Drug Administration News Release

Recall issued in connection with Coast Citrus Distributors’ recall of fresh jalapenos associated in an outbreak FDA is currently investigating

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'Get Cheeky' and Stay Sweet

Aug 11, 2026 11:27AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

My cheeks were flushed. It started as an ordinary day, just an ordinary news assignment.

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No Kid Hungry Urges Families to Apply for SUN Bucks

Aug 10, 2026 11:09AM ● By No Kid Hungry News Release

Each eligible child will receive $120 in summer grocery benefits

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We Say Goodbye to a Summer Tradition: The Last Summer California State Fair

Aug 03, 2026 10:29AM ● By California State Fair News Release

The 2026 California State Fair wrapped-up another year of a summer tradition at Cal Expo, bringing families and friends together from across California and other states.

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Still Time to Visit the California State Fair

Jul 28, 2026 01:38PM ● By Ornella Rossi

What to Know Before the Final Weekend

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EMD and Food Safety Take Center Stage at State Fair

Jul 20, 2026 11:52AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) is conducting food safety inspections throughout the California State Fair to help ensure the fair's more than 150 food vendors are serving food safely.

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SMUD Sponsors Giving Friday at the State Fair

Jul 13, 2026 01:18PM ● By SMUD News Release

As part of its ongoing community giving efforts, SMUD is sponsoring Giving Friday at the State Fair, an effort to collect needed items for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.

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Salsa, Music, Celebrities and Community Fun to Return Aug. 15

Jul 06, 2026 04:07PM ● By Helping Hands OV News Release

One of Orangevale’s favorite summer traditions is back, bigger than ever and still supporting a great local cause.

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Don't Forget Food Safety this Summer

Jun 22, 2026 12:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

acramento County Public Health (SCPH) and the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) are urging residents to follow safe food handling practices as summer temperatures, activities and subsequent foodborne illnesses are on the rise.

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California State Fair Uncorks 2026 Commercial Wine Competition Winners

Jun 16, 2026 10:17AM ● By California State Fair News Release

The California State Fair proudly announces the winners of the 2026 Commercial Wine Competition, recognizing exceptional wines crafted from California-grown grapes that showcase the state’s rich agricultural heritage, distinct climates and soils, and world-class winemaking excellence.

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Food Allergen Labeling Coming Soon to California Restaurants

Jun 15, 2026 11:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Effective July 1, California restaurants with 20 or more locations will now have to disclose food allergens under the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act.

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Sixth Year of Resilience Fund Supports Independent Restaurants

Jun 08, 2026 10:57AM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

$1.28 Million Available to Help California’s Food and Beverage Businesses Invest in Growth, Stability and Long-term Success

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SUN Bucks Return This Summer

Jun 08, 2026 10:46AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Summer break is a time for fun, family and sunshine, but for many Sacramento County families, it can also mean higher grocery costs while children are out of school.

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Keeping Street Food Safe

Jun 01, 2026 12:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Environmental Management Department (EMD), in coordination with partner agencies, continues outreach and enforcement efforts aimed at improving food safety and helping sidewalk food vendors operate legally and safely throughout the county.

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May is CalFresh Awareness Month

May 11, 2026 05:37PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

During the month of May, Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance is participating in CalFresh Awareness Month, launching a weekly video series to help residents better understand available food resources and how to access them.

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American River Burger Battle Returns

May 06, 2026 10:15AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

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Sweet Haven Bakery Relocates

May 04, 2026 01:05PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Life’s too short for bad cake. That’s the motto of Sweet Haven Bakery, best known for the past two years for its unique creations of cookies, cupcakes and specialty wedding cakes in Citrus Heights, and now relocated to Fair Oaks, marking a new chapter for the family-run business.

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Nonprofit Breaks Ground on $16.5 Million Food Market in River District

Apr 13, 2026 04:25PM ● By Eric Schucht, photos by Eric Schucht

Politicians, entrepreneurs, journalists and others met at a dirt lot surrounded by warehouses on April 9 in Sacramento’s River District.

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SMF Adds Three New Restaurants

Mar 30, 2026 01:30PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues to elevate the traveler experience with the grand opening of Magpie Café, Centro Cocina Mexicana and New Helvetia Brewing Co. in Terminal A.

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Renovations Continue on Historic Slocum House

Mar 23, 2026 12:30PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The much-beloved Slocum House restaurant at 7992 California Ave. in Fair Oaks Village is under active renovation by owner Gary Juels, who admits completion isn’t a process which can be rushed.

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Offer Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train

Feb 24, 2026 11:51AM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

For the third consecutive year, the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are offering spirited rides aboard the Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train on March 14 and 15.

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'Pancho Villa' Rides Again

Feb 09, 2026 02:38PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Following a battle lasting more than three years, including unexpected construction delays due to a lengthy permit approval process from the county of Sacramento, Pancho Villa BBQ and Catering, 6716 Madison Ave., has ridden into town at long last.

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Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33, Jaggers Fundraiser Benefits American Tinnitus Association

Jan 27, 2026 09:31AM ● By Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33, Jaggers News Release

Restaurants Donate 100% of Profits to Honor Late Founder Kent Taylor

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California State Fair Announces New Chief Wine Judge

Jan 26, 2026 04:02PM ● By California State Fair News Release

The California State Fair appointed Tim McDonald of Napa as the new Chief Judge of the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition.

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County’s 2024 Crop and Livestock Report Released

Nov 24, 2025 03:07PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The gross production value of all agricultural commodities in Sacramento County was more than $536 million, county Agricultural Commissioner Chris Flores reported during her presentation of the 2024 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Report at the Nov. 18 Board of Supervisors meeting.

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County's 2024 Crop and Livestock Report Released

Nov 24, 2025 02:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The gross production value of all agricultural commodities in Sacramento County was more than $536 million, county Agricultural Commissioner Chris Flores reported

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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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