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Celebrating National Social Work Month

Mar 18, 2025 02:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is recognizing and celebrating social workers as part of National Social Work Month.

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We Prosper Together Awards $5 Million to Advance 11 High-Impact Projects

Mar 18, 2025 11:27AM ● By Blue Zones Project News Release

We Prosper Together is investing $5 million in 11 transformative initiatives across the Capital Region to advance economic resilience and create high-quality jobs.

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Two New Musicians Join the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera

Mar 18, 2025 10:58AM ● By Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera News Release

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera received a fresh injection of artistic talent with the appointment of two new musicians to the orchestra: Dr. Laura Arganbright, second oboe, and Harry Hwang, second clarinet.

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Mulumba Led the Nation in Rebounding

Mar 18, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Congratulations to Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba for leading the nation in rebounding for the 2024-2025 season!

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State Using Tech to Improve Anglers’ Experience

Mar 18, 2025 10:46AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey (CIRAS), that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers.

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Hornets Receive Crew of the Week Honors

Mar 18, 2025 10:41AM ● By Sacramento State university News Release

The Hornets' Varsity Eight was named the West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the team's performance on March 8 at the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational.

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TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

Mar 18, 2025 10:35AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference.

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New Home Sales Rebounded in February

Mar 18, 2025 10:31AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Sacramento-area new home sales slowed during the first three weeks of February before coming back strong during the last week of the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association on March 11.

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SMF Invests $2 Million in Public Art

Mar 18, 2025 10:24AM ● By Sacramento International Airport News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues its public art program with a $2-million investment in three permanent art installations as part of its SMForward expansion.

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Los Rios Chancellor Brian King to Retire

Mar 18, 2025 10:16AM ● By Los Rios Community College District News Release

Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brian King will retire at the end of the 2025-26 academic year.

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Annual Aquatic Invasive Plants’ Control Efforts Begin

Mar 18, 2025 10:12AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) began its 2025 control efforts for invasive aquatic plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and its southern tributaries (Delta) this month.

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SacSewer Offers Tours

Mar 18, 2025 10:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Reservations are now being accepted for the Sacramento Area Sewer District’s free EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility (EchoWater Facility) public tours from April to October.

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Press Conference will Highlight Priorities for Agriculture

Mar 17, 2025 05:11PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The California Agricultural Coalition, including the California Farm Bureau, California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association, California Association of Winegrape Growers and Western Tree Nut Association, will host a press conference to discuss the group’s key agricultural priorities for the upcoming legislative year.

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Become a First Responder, Teacher and Leader through Service

Mar 17, 2025 04:47PM ● By California Volunteers, Office of the Governor News Release

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

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2025 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 02:39PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System? The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2025 Citizen’s Academy.

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Sac Pro Sport Venues Promote Sustainability

Mar 04, 2025 11:52AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Feb. 25, the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park announced a new multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership with Kimberly-Clark Professional™.

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Sacramento Kings Working to Enhance Accessibility

Mar 04, 2025 11:48AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On Feb. 24, the Sacramento Kings in collaboration with Ticketmaster and OneCourt announced an innovative way for blind and low vision fans to experience live basketball action at Golden 1 Center.

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Aggie Earns Player of The Week Honor

Mar 04, 2025 10:28AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis sophomore Mika Ikemori was named Big West Player of the Week, the conference announced on Feb. 26.

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Sac State Women’s Tennis Adds International Talent

Mar 04, 2025 10:18AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Cami Maldonado Gutierrez, ranked as one of the top 10 juniors in her home country of Mexico, has committed to join the Sacramento State women's tennis team Head Coach Sophie Breault announced on Feb. 21.

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Hornet Nets Pitcher of the Week Award

Mar 04, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Fresh off a performance that earned him his first victory of the season, senior right-hander Evan Gibbons was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pitcher of the Week on Monday, Feb. 24.

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Mar 03, 2025 06:43PM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

Romantic relationships between teenagers are incredibly complicated. The undertaking of a relationship very often requires more maturity than most teens have developed. These relationships are more likely to be riddled with problems that include communication, jealousy and selflessness.

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Adventure Group Catches Santa Cruz Waves

Mar 03, 2025 06:35PM ● By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation & Park District

For the Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (CRPD) Teen Adventure Group (TAG) members, Jan. 11 was a day to remember. Despite the chilly winter breeze and early morning start, the group embarked on their highly-anticipated surfing trip to Santa Cruz, marking yet another exciting trip for the program.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 03, 2025 06:26PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

Mar 03, 2025 06:08PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

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The Big Idaho Potato Truck is Rolling into Sacramento’s Mardi Gras Fun

Feb 28, 2025 04:38PM ● By Idaho Potato Commission Promotion

Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in spud-tacular style! The iconic Big Idaho Potato Truck is rolling into the heart of Sacramento for the Broadway Festival Parade, adding extra fun to the festivities with the world-famous big Idaho potato.

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Breakfast for the Birds

Feb 26, 2025 10:52AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s popular Bird and Breakfast fundraiser has for almost 40 years proven that there’s more to ornithology than ogling birds.

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California Office of Traffic Safety Swears in New Director

Feb 11, 2025 12:51PM ● By California Office of Traffic Safety News Release

Stephanie Dougherty was officially sworn in Jan. 13 as the new director for the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in December, Dougherty will also serve as the governor’s representative for highway safety at the federal level.

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Aggies Post Top Fall Quarter Academic Marks

Feb 05, 2025 08:44AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Tying for the sixth-highest quarterly GPA in Division I history, UC Davis student-athletes again set the standard in the classroom posting a fall quarter cumulative GPA of 3.25.

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Aggies Earn Riders of the Week Awards

Feb 04, 2025 05:05PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Seasoned UC Davis student athletes Jessie Rechs and Margaret Franke were named conference riders of the week in Eastern College Athletic Conference’s Jan. 28 release.

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Staying Hydrated and Saving the Environment at Kings Games

Feb 04, 2025 04:44PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center unveiled a new PATH Grab-and-Go location, integrating Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology to enhance the fan experience.

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Hornet Soccer Adds UCLA Transfer

Feb 04, 2025 04:35PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

On Jan. 28, Sacramento State University head men's soccer coach Michael Linenberger announced that Amjot Narang, a midfielder who has played the last three seasons at UCLA, has transferred and will join the Hornets for the 2025 season.

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New Testing Finds Illegal Levels of Bisphenol S in Receipt Paper

Feb 04, 2025 04:17PM ● By Center for Environmental Health News Release

On Jan. 14, the nonprofit watchdog Center for Environmental Health (CEH) announced new legal action against eight companies for exposing customers to Bisphenol S (BPS)–the lesser-known but also harmful chemical cousin to Bisphenol A (BPA)–in receipt paper.

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State Water Project Increases 2025 Allocation Forecast

Feb 04, 2025 04:10PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Jan. 28, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an update to the State Water Project allocation forecast for 2025.

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Native Recalls Simpler Times

Feb 04, 2025 01:24PM ● By Judy Andrews

What was it like to grow up in Fair Oaks in the 1930s and ‘40s? Just ask long-time local Margge Wood, who recalls a simpler time when everyone knew everyone else in the community.

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