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Free Mulch for Your Yard!

May 13, 2025 04:34PM ● By Regional Water Authority News Release

Water-saving mulch available during Mulch Mayhem on Saturday, May 17.

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Rainbow Group Brings Sea Academy by Mermaid Magic to California Mermaid Convention

May 13, 2025 03:18PM ● By Modern Fanatic News Release

Beloved Netflix Series Characters to Inspire Families Through Games, Trivia, and Eco-Education at Annual Event

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Shaquille and Shaqir O’Neal Join the Hornets

May 13, 2025 11:12AM ● By MPG Staff

National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Famer Dr. Shaquille O’Neal will serve as the general manager of Sacramento State University men’s basketball starting in the 2025-2026 season.

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Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and University of California, Davis, received their first payments from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program.

United Way Expands Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program

May 13, 2025 10:48AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and University of California, Davis, received their first payments from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program that will provide them with $500 a month for one year.

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Sacramento Book Festival Created for All Ages

May 13, 2025 10:36AM ● By California Writers Club-Sacramento Branch News Release

Excitement is growing throughout the regional reading community about the May 31 inaugural Sacramento Book Festival presented by the California Writers Club-Sacramento Branch.

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We’ve Got Ewe-nique Fire Fuel Reduction Techniques

May 13, 2025 10:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Have you herd the good news? Our four-legged firefighters are here and they’re ready to bleat back wildfire risks!

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USA Properties Fund Starts Construction on Terracina at Wildhawk

May 13, 2025 10:22AM ● By USA Properties Fund News Release

An Affordable Apartment Community in The Vineyard Area of Sacramento County

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Sacramento County Fair Returns

May 13, 2025 10:17AM ● By Sacramento County Fair News Release

Get ready, Sacramento! The Sacramento County Fair is back this Memorial Day weekend, May 22 through 26, bringing five days of family-friendly fun, delicious fair food and thrilling entertainment.

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Decide Which is The American River Burger Champion

May 13, 2025 10:09AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Parkway Foundation invites Sacramento-area community members to Discovery Park for the American River Burger Battle.

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Rendering of what the Elk Grove Zoo would look like.

Disappointment Surrounds Elk Grove Zoo Project Cancelation

May 06, 2025 01:06PM ● By Sean P. Thomas

A highly anticipated plan to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove has been shelved, prompting disappointment among city leaders and residents who had hoped the $300-million project would bring economic and cultural benefits to Elk Grove.

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Temporarily Out of Town? Your Vote Stays Home

May 06, 2025 12:34PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that while all voters must be registered where they live, some voters might also have out-of-state mailing addresses?

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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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Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho presented to the American River Alliance a Beacon of Hope Award for their continuous efforts keeping the river waterways clean.

Annual Outstanding Citizen Awards Ceremony Honors 13 Citizens

May 06, 2025 11:26AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office Release

acramento County District Attorney Thien Ho presented the Outstanding Citizen Award to 13 victims and witnesses who have shown uncommon courage by participating in the criminal justice process under extraordinarily challenging circumstances.

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the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship

Sac State Women’s Tennis Claims Second Straight Big Sky Tournament Crown

May 06, 2025 10:57AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second consecutive season and the 13th time in school history, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship, shutting out regular season champ and top-seeded Northern Arizona, 4-0, on the morning of April 26 at the Phoenix Tennis Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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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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Group photo of business professionals wearing suits and ties, dress

Aerospace Museum Funds Awards

May 06, 2025 10:32AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Almost 45 years after blast off, the Aerospace Museum of California last week celebrated 18 years as a self-supporting entity at the former McClellan Air Force Base.

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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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The Woman’s Thursday Club of Fair Oaks annual Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show, a festive sold-out gala themed Denim and Diamonds

Annual Fashion Show Provides Scholarships

May 06, 2025 10:23AM ● By Judy Andrews

The recent Woman’s Thursday Club of Fair Oaks annual Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show, a festive sold-out gala, has been a beloved tradition in the community for more than 50 years.

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Sacramento Zoo Relocation to Elk Grove Canceled After Years of Planning

Apr 30, 2025 12:40PM ● By By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Plans to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove have been officially canceled, bringing an end to years of planning and negotiations.

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Two high school students wearing their CalKIDS shirts

Scholarships for Students

Apr 29, 2025 11:02AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Sacramento County Public School Students Eligible for $1,500 Scholarships

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Jack London’s Chair: Hiding Here in Plain Sight

Apr 29, 2025 10:06AM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards

While researching the history of the California Writers Club Sacramento, our 100th- year anniversary will be celebrated Oct. 18, I came across a newspaper article from 1955.

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Sacramento Leads Nation with Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Technology

Apr 29, 2025 09:24AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) are partnering to launch automated bike lane enforcement, making Sacramento the first city in California and in the United States to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses.

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Sacramento Zoo welcomes Clouded Leopards

Sacramento Zoo Welcomes Two Clouded Leopards

Apr 29, 2025 09:21AM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo announced the arrival of two clouded leopards, Serai and Rajasi, on April 17.

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Citrus Heights Historical Society Presents Bombs Away!

Apr 28, 2025 01:50PM ● By Citrus Heights Historical Society News Release

April 28, 1973 was a calm, sunny day. It was a typically peaceful Saturday morning. At 8:03 a.m. all of that changed.

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California Restaurant Foundation’s Annual Resilience Fund Returns for the Fifth Year

Apr 28, 2025 12:57PM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

Grant Applications for California’s Independent Restaurants are Now Open

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74th Autorama to Fill Cal Expo with Hundreds of Hot Rods

Apr 22, 2025 04:40PM ● By Sacramento Autorama Media News Release

The popular Sacramento Autorama returns to Cal Expo for the 74th year on May 2 through May 4.

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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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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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