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Playing against the Montana Grizzlies for a second time on national television in October, the Sacramento State Hornets football team will be televised during its game on ESPN2
Football Game Against Montana Tabbed for ESPN2

Jun 03, 2025 12:07PM ● By California State University, Sacramento News Release

Hornets to appear on national television for fourth straight year

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Students attend a presentation by professionals in the Sacramento County criminal justice system during a previous Criminal Justice Shadow Day
District Attorney’s Office Holds Youth Shadow Day

Jun 03, 2025 10:39AM ● By Seth Henderson

High school students in Sacramento County can shadow an array of positions within the criminal justice system through a pairing process at this year’s Criminal Justice Shadow Day and Crime Lab Shadow Day, according to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office

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Little girl smiling in a school classroom
Data Shows Slowing Decline in Overall School Enrollment

May 28, 2025 04:56PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

On May 21, the California Department of Education released 2024 to 2025 school enrollment data on DataQuest (https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/), showing that the decline in public school enrollment has begun to slow.

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More than 6,500 members of the Class of 2025 walked the stage across six ceremonies
Sac State’s Commencement Brings Joy and Gratitude

May 28, 2025 03:55PM ● By Daniel Wilson, California State University Sacramento News Release

Sacramento State University recently celebrated thousands of new Hornet alumni as graduates, their families and their friends and guests packed into Golden 1 Center for spring commencement.

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Pictured are the winners of the 2025 DOVIA volunteer awards ceremony
Youth, Dedication and Innovation Honored

May 20, 2025 01:36PM ● By Ornella Rossi

2025 DOVIA Volunteer Awards Ceremony

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Connections Academy at Gateway Offers K-10 Virtual Schooling for Northern California Families

May 13, 2025 10:39AM ● By Connections Academy at Gateway News Release

The tuition-free virtual public charter program is now enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year

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UC Davis lacrosse athlete
Agnew, Fox and Richardson-Pepper Named to Lacrosse All-Big 12 Conference Teams

May 06, 2025 11:07AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

On April 30, the Big 12 released its lacrosse all-conference teams, with three Aggies making the cut.

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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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Soroptimists Honor ‘Live Your Dream’ Award Recipients

Apr 29, 2025 09:32AM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River presented $3,650 in Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women to help six local woman improve their economic situation.

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Aggies Lead Academic All-Conference Awards

Apr 22, 2025 04:16PM ● By University of California Davis News Release

On a list released on April 14th by the Big West Conference, 23 members of the University of California (UC) Davis women's swimming and diving team were named in the Academic All-Conference list for the winter quarter.

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Beavers Sweep Singles and Doubles

Apr 22, 2025 04:10PM ● By American River College News Release

American River College’s Gavin Sonntag won the singles, and Tarang Sharma/Arjun Sivakumar won the doubles, at the Big 8 Individual Championships played on April 3-5.

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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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Hornet Named Pitcher of the Week Twice

Apr 15, 2025 11:01AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

On April 7, Sacramento State University junior Kennedie Magorian was named the Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after helping the Hornets take two of three games on the road at Portland State.

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Aggie Volleyball Adds Prima Glorioso as Assistant Coach

Apr 15, 2025 10:55AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

University of California (UC) Davis volleyball head coach Dan Conners has strengthened his staff with the addition of Prima Glorioso, who brings a wealth of experience to the program ahead of the 2025 season.

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California State Library Receives Notice of Termination of Federal Grant

Apr 15, 2025 10:37AM ● By California State Library News Release

The California State Library has been notified by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that, effective April 1, the 2024-25 federal grant awarded under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) has been terminated.

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Sac State’s Spring Enrollment Hits Historic High

Apr 08, 2025 11:13AM ● By Cynthia Hubert, California State University, Sacramento

California State University, Sacramento’s Spring enrollment this year was the largest in the university’s history, continuing to buck trends and exceeding the California State University’s enrollment goals for the campus.

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SMUD’s Shine Program Invests $532,000 In Local Nonprofit Projects

Apr 08, 2025 11:01AM ● By SMUD News Release

Twenty-one local nonprofit organizations will benefit from more than $532,000 in funding from SMUD’s annual Shine program.

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California Enters Next Phase of Wolf Conservation Plan as State's Gray Wolf Population Expands

Apr 07, 2025 12:51PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) News Release

As California’s gray wolf population grows, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is advancing the state’s management of this species and further supporting communities where they are known to reside.

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Youth Orchestra’s ‘Harmony Across Time’ Plays April 26 at State Railroad Museum

Apr 07, 2025 11:44AM ● By T-Rock Communications News Release

Back by popular demand, the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are proud to welcome the Great Wall Youth Orchestra for special live musical performances on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The “Harmony Across Time” concert uses music to connect railroad history with the present and future for an immersive cultural experience.

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CRC Softball Wins Scholar Team Award

Apr 01, 2025 12:33PM ● By Cosumnes River College News Release

The Cosumnes River College (CRC) Softball program has been honored with the prestigious 2024 3C2A Scholar Team Academic Award.

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Aggie Women Drafted into All-Academic Teams

Apr 01, 2025 12:29PM ● By UC Davis News Release

Walking the hyphen that separates a student-athlete, the UC Davis Equestrian Team finds their balance between the two worlds, recognized by the Eastern College Athletic Conference.

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Bibby to Coach the Hornets

Apr 01, 2025 12:23PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Former Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby is coming home.

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Aerospace Museum Announces Summer Programs

Mar 25, 2025 12:30PM ● By Compiled from the Aerospace Museum of California Website

Summer youth programs at the Aerospace Museum of California, located at McClellan Airport, are now open for registration.

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Sacramento State Professor Restores Dormant Campus Herbarium

Mar 25, 2025 12:12PM ● By Cynthia Hubert, Sacramento State University

For nearly two decades, Sacramento State University’s campus herbarium lay dormant, its plant specimens hidden and nearly forgotten inside a shuttered lab in Sequoia Hall.

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California Capital Airshow Educates Next Generation

Mar 25, 2025 12:07PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky.

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Hornet Named to Big Sky All-Tournament Team

Mar 25, 2025 11:49AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State junior guard Benthe Versteeg was named to the Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team for the second time in her career on March 12 following the conclusion of the league's championship event.

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Sac State Gymnasts Achieve Season-Best Score

Mar 25, 2025 11:38AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

The Sacramento State gymnastics team followed up its season-high score against Eastern Michigan on March 9 by raising the bar once again on March 14 at The Nest, scoring a new season-best 195.250 in the regular season finale against UC Davis.

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Statewide Underage Drinking Enforcement Operation Results in 167 Citations

Mar 18, 2025 03:22PM ● By California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control News Release

ABC partnered with more than 60 law enforcement agencies to prevent underage drinking.

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SAFE Accepting Applications for $16,000 in Scholarships

Mar 18, 2025 02:55PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship awards for $4,000 each to support graduating high school seniors and students currently attending community college.

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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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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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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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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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March is for Celebrating

Mar 11, 2025 10:55AM ● By United Cerebral Palsy of Sacramento and Northern California News Release

March marks Disability Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions and resilience of people with disabilities. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness, promote understanding and work toward a more inclusive world for everyone.

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2025 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 09:54AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System?

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