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San Juan Board of Education Welcomes New Members

Jan 14, 2025 10:36AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Avey Becomes President

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Visions In Education Charter School’s Renewal Vote Unanimous

Dec 24, 2024 08:36AM ● By Visions In Education News Release

Visions In Education, a free public charter school serving more than 7,500 students throughout Northern California, is proud to announce that its charter renewal petition was unanimously approved by the San Juan Unified School District (SJUSD) Board of Education at their meeting on Dec. 17.

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ARC Honors Native American Heritage Month

Nov 26, 2024 01:22PM ● By American River College News Release

In November, we observe National Native American Heritage Month – a time to honor the rich cultures, languages, histories, and enduring resilience of Native American Nations. We

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ARC Volleyball Earns Big 8 Conference Champions

Nov 26, 2024 10:05AM ● By American River College Athletics, photos by American River College Athletics

The American River College women's volleyball program closed out the regular season as Big 8 Conference Champions after defeating Modesto Junior College and Sacramento City College.

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ARC Football Secures Fifth Straight Conference Championship

Nov 26, 2024 10:02AM ● By American River College Athletics, photos by American River College Athletics

The American River College football program secured their fifth straight National NorCal Conference championship on Nov. 9, with a 45-21 road victory over Santa Rosa Junior College.

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Hornet Tennis Signs Germany’s Lisann Brinkman

Nov 26, 2024 09:57AM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

Sacramento State head women's tennis coach Sophie Breault announced that Lisann Brinkmann, a native of Bielefeld, Germany, has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and athletic career with the Hornets.

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Women’s Empowerment Receives $60,000 From U.S. Bank

Nov 26, 2024 09:36AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Women’s Empowerment has received a $60,000 contribution from U.S. Bank to provide Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with job-readiness programs, paid job training and transitional workforce housing so they can secure employment with upward mobility as they work toward affording permanent housing.

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Cell Phone Restrictions Increasingly Implemented in Sacramento Area Schools

Nov 19, 2024 11:49AM ● By Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School

Spreading national, state-wide rules attempt to lessen classroom disruptions, improve student concentration

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District Attorney’s Office Awarded Program Grant

Nov 12, 2024 09:59AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office received a $299,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the “DUI/DUID Misdemeanor Prosecution, Education and Outreach” program.

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Cell Phone Restrictions Increasingly Implemented in Sacramento Area Schools

Nov 05, 2024 01:14PM ● By By Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School

Spreading national, state-wide rules attempt to lessen classroom disruptions, improve student concentration

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New Resources Help Promote Teacher Prep Programs

Oct 29, 2024 06:34PM ● By California Commission on Teacher Credentialing News Release

The State Collaborative for California’s Educator Workforce has released a new suite of tools to make high quality teacher preparation programs more accessible and affordable to prospective teachers across the state.

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California Takes Bold Step to Revolutionize Youth Sports with 25x25 Coaches Challenge

Oct 29, 2024 08:55AM ● By Collaborative Communications News Release

The California Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being is teaming up with the Susan Crown Exchange’s Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) to launch 25x25: The California Coaches Challenge.

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Sacramento Superior Court and Lincoln Law School of Sacramento Implement Guardianship Assistance Program

Oct 16, 2024 11:41AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has partnered with Lincoln Law School of Sacramento to provide in-person courtroom assistance to individuals representing themselves in guardianship cases.

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EicOsis Human Health Named One of Nation's Most Fundable Companies

Oct 07, 2024 12:46PM ● By UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

EicOsis Human Health, Inc., a clinical startup co-founded by UC Davis distinguished professor Bruce Hammock to alleviate chronic pain without the use of opioids, has been named one of Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s 2024 Most Fundable Companies.

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Grants to Protect Water Quality Available

Oct 01, 2024 12:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to offer grants to support school or community projects that protect or improve local creeks and rivers within the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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California Girl Scouts Explore the Aerospace Museum

Sep 30, 2024 04:49PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Discover, create, and lead with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

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San Juan Unified's new Community Care Hubs

Sep 27, 2024 02:15PM ● By San Juan Unified News Release

Community Care Hubs are regional pop-up community resource fairs organized across various schools and locations within San Juan Unified School District.

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‘Destination Aviation’ STEM Event Inspiring the Next Generations

Sep 24, 2024 02:41PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A day filled with fun, science, hot dogs and aviation excitement captivated more than 700 attendees at the California Capital Airshow’s ‘Destination Aviation’ STEM event on Sept. 21 at Mather Airport, local youth explored career opportunities in aviation and other STEM fields.

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CHP Swears in Largest Class of New Officers in Over Two Years

Sep 18, 2024 12:34PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The Swearing-In Of 119 Officers Marks the Biggest Graduating Class Since the Launch of The June 2022 Recruitment Campaign

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Nature Parades a Feast

Sep 17, 2024 04:48PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Birds, reptiles and marsupials will be among educators during an open day at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Oct. 6. Staged annually, NatureFest is the center’s largest educational event.

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Explore County Parks with Agents of Discovery

Aug 27, 2024 12:55PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Agents of Discovery, an interactive, augmented reality game, is now available at two Sacramento County Regional Parks: Gibson Ranch Regional Park and River Bend Park

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Soroptimists Receive Proclamation, Celebrate 15 Years

Aug 27, 2024 12:49PM ● By Soroptimist International News Release

Rancho Cordova Mayor David Sander presented the Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova/Gold River Club with a proclamation honoring their 15-year anniversary and service to the Rancho Cordova area at the Aug. 5 City Council meeting

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Knight Foundry Monthly Self-Guided Walking Tour Day

Aug 20, 2024 04:52PM ● By Knight Foundry Alliance News Release

Historic Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek welcomes the public at its monthly 4th Saturday Self-Guided Walking Tour Day.

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Governor Newsom Urges Schools to Restrict Cell Phones in the Classroom

Aug 19, 2024 05:05PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In a letter to California schools on Aug. 13, Governor Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins

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Twin Rivers Unified Receives Prestigious Award

Aug 15, 2024 12:21PM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

Twin Rivers Unified School District is the only Sacramento area school district and one of six statewide to receive the prestigious 2024 Unity Latino Education Advancement and Distinction (LEAD) Award from the California Latino School Boards Association (CLSBA).

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Educating on Fentanyl and Opioid Overdose/Poisoning

Aug 14, 2024 11:37AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Fentanyl poisoning has now become the leading cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45, surpassing suicide, gun violence and car accidents, according to Sacramento County officials.

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Foundation Gives Graduates Construction Opportunities

Jul 31, 2024 11:45AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

Julian Aguilar has wanted to be a construction worker for a long time; he just didn’t know what trade he wanted to pursue

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UC Davis Health Breaks Ground On 14-Story Tower

Jul 31, 2024 11:13AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Medical center expansion state-of-the-art

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Assemblyman Hoover's Bill Limiting Smartphone Use in California Schools Approved

Jul 03, 2024 10:58AM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

The Senate Education Committee Unanimously Passed Landmark Legislation Authored by Assemblymembers Josh Hoover (R-Folsom), Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), and Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) to Limit the Use of Smartphones in Schools

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California Live ’24 Basketball Tournament Taking Place in Roseville

Jun 26, 2024 11:54AM ● By Blue Oaks Media News Release

Many of the Best Boys’ High School Basketball Teams in California, with a Few from Arizona and Nevada, and Some of the Most Highly Recruited Players in the Nation will Compete in the Boys California Live ‘24 Tournament Friday (June 28) through Sunday (June 30) at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville

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