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Following their performances, storytellers take center stage thanking the audience

‘In a Nutshell’ Returns to Sacramento

Aug 12, 2025 08:42AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Storytellers Tackle the Theme of Bullies

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Timothy ‘Chip’ Dale Focused on Student Success

Aug 11, 2025 05:15PM ● By San Juan Unified School District Staff

Over the summer, San Juan Unified School District welcomed new Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Student Support Timothy “Chip” Dale, Ed.D.

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month

Airport Sets All-Time Passenger Record

Aug 11, 2025 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month in airport history with 1,296,818 passengers traveling through the airport in June.

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Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Girl Scouts Celebrate Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Aug 05, 2025 12:01PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony on June 21, bringing together Girl Scouts of all ages for a memorable morning of reflection, celebration and advancement.

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Wildlife rescue specialist Ben Nuckolls recently handles a rattlesnake

Snake, Rattle and Rescue

Aug 05, 2025 11:23AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

In what the Chinese zodiac calls the Year of the Snake; reptiles are keeping wildlife capture specialists busy.

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Fair Oaks Community Action Partnerships members

Finding Value in Community Partnerships

Aug 05, 2025 11:15AM ● By Judy Andrews

Fair Oaks is home to a collaborative group of community leaders and representatives from more than 20 local service organizations, all sharing a common goal of supporting the community and one another.

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Taylor Baker wins Sacramento County Womens Golf Championship.

55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship

Aug 05, 2025 10:56AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship took place on July 26 and 27, at Mather Golf Course in Rancho Cordova, drawing top female amateur golfers from around the region.

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The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit

Philanthropy Summit Challenges Old Ideas and Sparks New Ones

Aug 05, 2025 09:29AM ● By SRCF News Release

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West.

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Patient and doctor at UC Davis Medical Center

UC Davis Among Nation’s Best

Aug 05, 2025 09:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

UC Davis Medical Center Ranked as Top Hospital in the Sacramento Region

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One of the partners of the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan is Sacramento County’s Resources for Independent Living

Promoting Independence for All

Aug 05, 2025 08:41AM ● By Sacramento County Health and Social Services News Release

Sacramento County is celebrating local achievements to create a disability-friendly community. One exciting achievement is the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan (LADAP).

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New Lincoln Highway Sign Installed

Jul 30, 2025 09:52AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Join in a public celebration of the historic Lincoln Highway’s special place in Citrus Heights history at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, as a new commemorative sign is dedicated in front of San Juan High School, 7551 Greenback Lane.

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Sacramento is to host thousands for an international spiritual event at the Golden 1 Center

Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jul 30, 2025 08:33AM ● By Jehovah’s Witnesses News Release

In the weeks leading up to the highly anticipated Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, local Witnesses from across Northern California are warmly inviting their neighbors to attend this unique international event at the Golden 1 Center from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3.

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Celebrating Polish Culture

Jul 29, 2025 10:26AM ● By Polish American Club of Sacramento News Release

Join the Polish American Club of Sacramento, Inc. at the 34th annual Polish Festival. Come celebrate and learn about the Polish culture through traditional food, drink and song from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at 327 Main St., Roseville.

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Kings Acquire Dario Šarić

Jul 29, 2025 09:37AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings announced on July 13 that the team has acquired Dario Šarić from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas.

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Champions Crowned at Golf Championships

Jul 29, 2025 09:32AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council hosted the 57th City Senior, 16th City Super Senior, and Legends Men’s Championships on July 22 to July 23 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur golfers from around the region.

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A Showcase in SoCal

Jul 29, 2025 09:20AM ● By Chelsea Reimche, Sacramento Republic FC Communications

Unified Team Tournament Recap

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Photo Contest Invites Californians to Capture and Share the Beauty of State Parks

Jul 29, 2025 09:15AM ● By California State Parks Foundation News Release

The California State Parks Foundation is inviting park visitors and photography enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels to capture the natural beauty, recreational activities and unique landscapes of California’s state parks.

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Reservation Enhancements Coming to California State Parks

Jul 29, 2025 09:06AM ● By CDPR News Release

Californians and visitors from all over the world can now access campground availability on Parks.ca.gov and book their perfect campsite in just a few clicks as part of customer-focused reservation upgrades announced July 24 by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Park Opening Delayed, Ensuring ADA Compliance

Jul 22, 2025 12:19PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The fiscal year 2025-2026 special district assessments was considered during the July 16 Fair Oak Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors meeting.

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Salsa Cook Off contestants pose for a photo at last year’s festival

Heat Turned Up for Annual Salsa Cook Off

Jul 22, 2025 12:16PM ● By Helping Hands Orangevale News Release

Helping Hands OV is bringing the flavor and inviting you to the fun with their fourth annual Salsa Cook Off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Orangevale Grange, 5807 Walnut Ave.

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Softball Western "B" National Championship Tournament Features 500 Players

Jul 22, 2025 11:53AM ● By Ron Trujillo

Clutch hits, defensive gems and must-win games will highlight USA Softball's Western "B" National Championship 10-under girls' tournament that runs from July 22 through July 27 in Roseville, bringing about 2,500 athletes, coaches and fans and generating more than $1 million for Placer Valley.

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Hear that Train Whistle Blow

Jul 22, 2025 10:04AM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

Historic Steam Locomotive Set to Ride the Rails Again

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Swing jazz quartet based out of Los Angeles, San Lyon, performs at the Hot Jazz Jubilee

Hot Jazz Jubilee 2025 Releases Festival Line Up

Jul 22, 2025 09:30AM ● By Hot Jazz Jubilee News Release

The Hot Jazz Jubilee will once again feature four days of music and entertainment over Labor Day weekend from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.

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Two years shy of a century, veteran trumpet player Bill Parker practices in his Arden Arcade Garden with son

Have Horn, Will Play

Jul 22, 2025 08:59AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

At 98 years old, Bill Parker is still blowing strong. When temperatures neared 100 degrees in June, Parker was among the scores of volunteer musicians who took to the stage during the Community Band Festival in Carmichael.

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Peer-to-Peer Payment is the New Cash

Jul 17, 2025 01:11PM ● By Joe Thompson

In Sacramento County, peer-to-peer payments are transforming how small businesses get paid.

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Youth fairgoers take a lunch break on a shady hill at the Sacramento County Fair

Jam-Packed State Fair Open for more than Two Weeks

Jul 14, 2025 06:04PM ● By Seth Henderson

Featuring more than 50 carnival rides, a range of performances and competitions within various industries, and of course food, the California State Fair kicked off on July 11 at Cal Expo, lasting through July 27.

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Where All the Stars Talk

Jul 14, 2025 05:24PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Mary Jane Popp Brings Back the Stars

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Community members bring food donations during the annual food drive

SMUD's Giving Friday Returns to State Fair

Jul 14, 2025 04:25PM ● By SMUD News Release

Free Admission to Giving Friday with Donation of Nonperishable Foods

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Members of Sacramento County's Wellness Without Walls (W3) program celebrate a new collaboration with Behavioral Health's Homeless Engagement and Response Team

Mobile Health Rolls Out New Services

Jul 14, 2025 03:47PM ● By Sacramento County Department of Health Services News Release

Sacramento County’s mobile clinic is doing more than just rolling into neighborhoods; it’s rolling out a whole new level of care.

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California State Senate Welcomes Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts Experience Civic Engagement at State Capitol

Jul 14, 2025 03:22PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) was proud to welcome Girl Scouts from across the state for a two-day educational experience centered on civic engagement and advocacy.

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U.S. Preschoolers Exposed to Broad Range of Potentially Harmful Chemicals

Jul 14, 2025 03:04PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Findings concern researchers because early childhood is a critical period for brain and body development

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Stay Safe in Triple Digit Heat

Jul 14, 2025 03:01PM ● By California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services News Release

With temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat.

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