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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
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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Historic Steam Locomotive
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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Mary Jane Popp in her recording studio
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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are steps people can take to reduce contact with harmful chemicals
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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Cal OES warns people to stay safe in triple digit heat
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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The tangled web book cover
Sapphires in the Mail, Arriving by the Day

Jul 14, 2025 01:46PM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards, photos by Kimberly A. Edwards

California Writers Club, Sacramento will celebrate 100 years of excellence in writing on Oct. 18 at North Ridge Country Club.

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Bridgett Locken’s wild horse photography
Teacher Exhibits Nature, Power, Passion

Jul 14, 2025 12:58PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A hobby has become a passion for a North Highlands’ Community Outreach Academy teacher.

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A Look Back at the Start of the Orangevale History Project

Jul 08, 2025 11:09AM ● By Mary Witcraft and Kay Barnes

Many of you may have heard the story of how the Orangevale History Project came to be but let’s take a moment to revisit and celebrate our journey.

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Local volunteers will be serving up a mouthwatering spread of slow-cooked favorites, all made from secret family recipes passed down through the years.
Annual Fair Oaks Village Benefit BBQ

Jul 08, 2025 11:04AM ● By MPG Staff

Get ready for a day filled with delicious food, live music and a whole lot of community spirit. The 7th Annual Benefit BBQ is back from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 26 at The Hut, located at 7973 Park Drive in Fair Oaks, and this year, it’s set to be bigger, tastier and more fun than ever before

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FORPD Approves 2025-2026 Budget

Jul 08, 2025 10:59AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Discussion continued during the June 18 Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors meeting about proposed fees for new electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces in the historic Fair Oaks Village.

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University of California, Davis men's basketball alumnus TY Johnson is in the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer league.
TY Johnson Signs with Lakers

Jul 08, 2025 09:43AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis men's basketball alumnus TY Johnson has signed a summer league contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, following the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Staying Healthy and Safe Driving in a Heatwave

Jul 08, 2025 09:30AM ● By DiscoverCars.com News Release

Drivers need to ensure they take precautions this summer, because extreme temperatures have been predicted by the National Weather Service across the U.S. from June to August.

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Greater Sacramento Division President Rachael McKinney, left, heart transplant patient Mick Doughty and Dr. David Roberts proudly display the Joint Commission/American Heart Association certificate.
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Recertified with Top Cardiovascular Honor

Jul 08, 2025 09:26AM ● By Sutter Health News Release

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento this month received the top cardiovascular honor from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association.

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The San Juan Unified School District's Technology Services team began the annual Chromebook inventory in March and will complete it over the summer
San Juan Unified to Receive 3,000-Plus New Chromebooks

Jul 08, 2025 09:05AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Each year, San Juan Unified’s Technology Services team conducts a districtwide Chromebook inventory to ensure every student has access to the tools they need for learning.

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Law enforcement agencies throughout California will participate in Operation Dry Water to help prevent incidents of boating under the influence
Operation Dry Water for Fourth of July Weekend

Jul 02, 2025 09:45AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is urging all boaters to boat sober this Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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An Aedes aegypti adult male mosquito rests on human skin.
Sterile Male Mosquito Pilot Program to Launch

Jun 30, 2025 05:20PM ● By Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

Technique Aims to Reduce Invasive Mosquitoes Posing Health Threat

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Children smiling eating watermelon
SUN Bucks Returns for Summer 2025

Jun 30, 2025 04:51PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Summer break is a season of sunshine and fun but for many Sacramento County families, it also brings a food access challenge.

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Pumping Gas
State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Primary care is delivered by family nurse practitioners for all areas of California
Two Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Accreditation

Jun 24, 2025 11:29AM ● By University of California, Davis Health News Release

The first week of June marked the start of a new educational journey for students in two recently-accredited graduate programs at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California, Davis (UC Davis).

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Playing in the Mud

Jun 24, 2025 09:53AM ● By Kristina Rogers

There comes a point when adulting has worn thin and one is ready to become re-acquainted with their inner child.

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Pilot Program Offers Healing for Veterans

Jun 24, 2025 09:40AM ● By Stars and Stripes Dog Rescue News Release

A unique opportunity is coming to the Orangevale community in August, offering local veterans and their dogs an opportunity to heal together.

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Sacramento Area Council of Governments fosters collaboration and progress for an equitable, sustainable and prosperous future
25-Year Plan for Sacramento Region Growth

Jun 24, 2025 08:48AM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) announced that the draft 2025 Blueprint and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the region's long-range transportation and land use plan, has been released for public review and comment.

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Firework sparkler
Keep Fourth of July Fireworks Safe and Legal

Jun 23, 2025 05:28PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

With Independence Day coming up, it's always a good idea to know the risks of fireworks, only use legal fireworks and stay safe when using them.

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From left are Marilyn Edwards, Kay Barnes and Chris Hicks, passionate volunteers for the Orangevale History Museum
Orangevale History Museum Turns Two

Jun 23, 2025 05:16PM ● By Alena Stanley

The Orangevale History Project (OHP) invites the community to a grand celebration marking two years since the Orangevale History Museum opened its doors to the public.

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The not-so-serious 1.2-mile Summer Fun Run obstacle course is packed with playful challenges
Summer of Concerts, Adventure and Community

Jun 23, 2025 05:05PM ● By Alena Stanley

As the sun shines brightly over Fair Oaks, the community comes alive with a vibrant array of events and activities that bring residents of all ages together.

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Libraries to Provide Free Meals During Summer

Jun 18, 2025 02:06PM ● By MPG Staff

Beginning June 17, Sacramento Public Library will provide free lunch to children 18 and under while school is out through the Lunch at the Library project.

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: Multiple dogs trot into the shallow water of the Animal Den Pet Resort and Spa’s in-ground pool during a previous Splashy Hour event in partnership with the Sacramento SPCA
Pup Pool Days Benefit SPCA

Jun 17, 2025 02:04PM ● By Seth Henderson

A pet boarding facility is sponsoring and hosting four Splashy Hour open-swim sessions for dogs to “get a break from the Sacramento heat” that doubles as a Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) fundraiser.

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