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Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers
Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers

Oct 14, 2025 01:59PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Raises More Than $500,000 During Champion Aggies Challenge

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Property Tax Postponement Program Filing Period Announced

Oct 14, 2025 11:59AM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen announced that applications for property tax postponement are now being processed.

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California FFA Foundation Names New Board Members

Oct 14, 2025 11:49AM ● By California Future Farmers of America News Release

The California Future Farmers of America Foundation (FFA) has added two agricultural leaders, Shannon Douglass and Mel Machado, to its board of directors.

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Halloween Ball Mystery Tour at Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
California State Parks Invites Public to Free Halloween Tours

Oct 14, 2025 11:40AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

Care to dance? California State Parks welcomes those who dare to Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park (SHP) for the Halloween Ball Mystery Tour.

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Board Shares Excitement for Village Park Grand Opening

Oct 08, 2025 12:41PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors issued a proclamation at its Sept. 17 meeting in honor of long-time Fair Oaks residents Janet and Warren McWilliams.

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McWilliams Shown Love by Community

Oct 08, 2025 12:35PM ● By Carol Feineman

It was a love fest Sept. 30 as scores of Fair Oaks residents and friends honored Janet and Warren McWilliams' almost 70 years of community leadership during a Lifetime of Service Celebration at the Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse.

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It’s Time for Matzo Ball Soup and Bagels and Lox

Oct 07, 2025 04:15PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Sacramento's Jewish Food Faire is Back

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From Television to the Stage

Oct 07, 2025 04:06PM ● By Abbey Wicks

An Interview with Zane Lamprey

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Code Enforcement Increases Penalties

Oct 07, 2025 03:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Strengthening Community Safety

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Public Authority Office Moves

Oct 07, 2025 03:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Public Authority office recently moved to a new location. The new office is located at 9300 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento.

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New EBT Cards Being Mailed

Oct 07, 2025 03:14PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The California Department of Social Services has announced that magnetic stripe EBT cards are set to expire by Oct. 25.

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Kings Launch ‘Los Kings’ Platform

Oct 07, 2025 02:59PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Sacramento Kings Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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Homegrown Defender to Join U.S. Men's National Team Training Camp

Oct 07, 2025 02:50PM ● By Sac Republic FC News Release

Chibi Ukaegbu’s Third Call Up in 2025, Second in the Last Two Months

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Lawrence Butler Medical Update

Oct 07, 2025 02:33PM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s Outfielder Successful Surgery, Undergoing Rehabilitation

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Whisenhunt Named PCL Pitcher of the Year, All-Star

Oct 07, 2025 02:16PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Also Named Was Right-Hander Carson Seymour

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Sephora Settles Over Hazardous Waste Violations

Oct 07, 2025 02:06PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with 24 District Attorney’s and City Attorney’s Offices, has reached a $775,000 settlement with Sephora USA regarding the alleged improper handling of hazardous waste generated as part of Sephora’s retail operations.

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SacRT Launches Transit Connect

Oct 07, 2025 11:28AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) recently launched the Transit Connect app, a new regional fare payment system that gives riders a faster, easier and more flexible way to pay for transit.

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Grants Available to Protect Waterways

Sep 30, 2025 12:13PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering grants of up to $2,500 to support school and community projects that help protect or improve creeks and rivers in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Celebrates 30th Anniversary Season

Sep 30, 2025 11:56AM ● By Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra News Release

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra announced its milestone 30th season of choral-orchestral excellence, promising audiences an unforgettable lineup of concerts, world-class soloists and a journey through powerful repertoire.

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Celebrating Our Centenarians

Sep 30, 2025 10:59AM ● By Maggie Rose McGurk

Fun with Photographer Maggie Rose McGurk

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Fun for Fall, Founders and Fido

Sep 30, 2025 10:47AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Two events this October will fill Carmichael Park with fall festivities.

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No Hooks, Lines or Sinkers

Sep 30, 2025 10:38AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

An Orangevale woman’s project to retrieve fishing gear from waterways is now in its third year.

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River Cats Season Ends in 4-2 Defeat

Sep 30, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Two Runs in Third Courtesy of Luis Matos and Jesus Rodriguez

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:03AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:02AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

Sep 23, 2025 04:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

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Karl Bly is a Sacramento native and kayaker who runs a local popular Facebook page called American River Lost & Found.
Lost, Found and Returned

Sep 23, 2025 03:14PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Local Kayaker behind ‘American River Lost & Found’

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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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Another Tuleyome Tale!

Sep 23, 2025 02:09PM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Getting Up Close and Personal with Alkali Milkvetch

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San Juan Education Foundation Names STARS Hall of Fame Honorees

Sep 23, 2025 11:37AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

The San Juan Education Foundation honors exceptional San Juan Unified School District alumni at the annual “An Evening with the STARS” gala on Oct. 10.

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Volunteers at the Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank Fall Community Food Drive
Community Food Drive Aims for Record Year

Sep 23, 2025 11:19AM ● By Patsy McGavock

The Fall Community Food Drive is a movement with momentum and momentum comes from the group, not the individual alone.

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Teens Wanted: Lend a Hand!

Sep 23, 2025 10:34AM ● By Helping Hands OV News Release

Got a rake? A lawn mower? A big heart? The nonprofit Helping Hands OV - Orangevale Fair Oaks encourages teens ages 13 to 17 to join its Green Teen Project, an enjoyable way to help neighbors in need while earning community service hours and prizes.

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Fair Oaks residents show up to the event dressed in chicken costumes
Chicken Festival Draws Thousands

Sep 23, 2025 10:15AM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Judy Andrews

Thanks to the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District, along with its sponsors and volunteers, the Chicken Festival has been going strong in the community for 20 years.

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Guests will watch shows from brand-new seating in the Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre
Village Park Grand Opening

Sep 23, 2025 09:12AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) is hosting a grand opening of the newly renovated parks and facilities in the Village this October.

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