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The Art Fiesta will feature this landscape painting by Tom Sorenson. Photos courtesy of Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club
67th Art Fiesta Features Local Students

May 28, 2025 02:50PM ● By Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club News Release

The Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club will host its 67th Art Fiesta on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Sacramento.

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: In 1979, Pablo Cruise broke Elvis Presley’s record at the Sahara Tahoe Casino Stateline, Nevada for most sold-out shows and was one of the first bands to perform at a casino. Photo courtesy of Pablo Cruise
Whatcha Gonna Do May 31? Come see Pablo Cruise!

May 20, 2025 03:53PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Fans of the early ’70s/late ’80s California sun and surf sound will be in for a treat to hear that the platinum-selling pop/rock group Pablo Cruise will perform at the Hard Rock Casino on May 31.

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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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Dog drinking water
Keeping Pets Safe in the Heat

May 20, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Essential Tips for Pet Owners

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Kids flipping buckets filled with water on their heads
Washing Away Mental Health Stigma

May 20, 2025 01:07PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

This May, Sacramento County is making a splash to raise awareness about mental health.

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Rainbow Group Brings Sea Academy by Mermaid Magic to California Mermaid Convention
Rainbow Group Brings Sea Academy by Mermaid Magic to California Mermaid Convention

May 13, 2025 03:18PM ● By Modern Fanatic News Release

Beloved Netflix Series Characters to Inspire Families Through Games, Trivia, and Eco-Education at Annual Event

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Goats grazing
We’ve Got Ewe-nique Fire Fuel Reduction Techniques

May 13, 2025 10:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Have you herd the good news? Our four-legged firefighters are here and they’re ready to bleat back wildfire risks!

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Rendering of what the Elk Grove Zoo would look like.
Disappointment Surrounds Elk Grove Zoo Project Cancellation

May 06, 2025 01:06PM ● By Sean P. Thomas

A highly anticipated plan to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove has been shelved, prompting disappointment among city leaders and residents who had hoped the $300-million project would bring economic and cultural benefits to Elk Grove.

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Mailing voting ballot at post office
Temporarily Out of Town? Your Vote Stays Home

May 06, 2025 12:34PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that while all voters must be registered where they live, some voters might also have out-of-state mailing addresses?

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California Has the 3rd Worst Roads in the U.S.

May 06, 2025 11:37AM ● By Construction Coverage News Release

A new study on behalf of Construction Coverage has identified the U.S. states with the best and worst roads.

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Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho presented to the American River Alliance a Beacon of Hope Award for their continuous efforts keeping the river waterways clean.
Annual Outstanding Citizen Awards Ceremony Honors 13 Citizens

May 06, 2025 11:26AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office Release

acramento County District Attorney Thien Ho presented the Outstanding Citizen Award to 13 victims and witnesses who have shown uncommon courage by participating in the criminal justice process under extraordinarily challenging circumstances.

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the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship
Sac State Women’s Tennis Claims Second Straight Big Sky Tournament Crown

May 06, 2025 10:57AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second consecutive season and the 13th time in school history, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship, shutting out regular season champ and top-seeded Northern Arizona, 4-0, on the morning of April 26 at the Phoenix Tennis Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Boy holding a golf club celebrating.
‘Golf with Us’ to Offer Youth Affordable Rounds

May 06, 2025 10:48AM ● By Bank of America News Release

Bank of America recently announced the launch of Golf with Us, a new initiative designed to grow the next generation of golfers.

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Sacramento Zoo Relocation to Elk Grove Cancelled After Years of Planning

Apr 30, 2025 12:40PM ● By By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Plans to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove have been officially canceled, bringing an end to years of planning and negotiations.

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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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Jack London’s Chair: Hiding Here in Plain Sight

Apr 29, 2025 10:06AM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards

While researching the history of the California Writers Club Sacramento, our 100th- year anniversary will be celebrated Oct. 18, I came across a newspaper article from 1955.

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Woman riding a bicycle on the bike lane
Sacramento Leads Nation with Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Technology

Apr 29, 2025 09:24AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) are partnering to launch automated bike lane enforcement, making Sacramento the first city in California and in the United States to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses.

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Sacramento Zoo welcomes Clouded Leopards
Sacramento Zoo Welcomes Two Clouded Leopards

Apr 29, 2025 09:21AM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo announced the arrival of two clouded leopards, Serai and Rajasi, on April 17.

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California Restaurant Foundation’s Annual Resilience Fund Returns for the Fifth Year

Apr 28, 2025 12:57PM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

Grant Applications for California’s Independent Restaurants are Now Open

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74th Autorama to Fill Cal Expo with Hundreds of Hot Rods

Apr 22, 2025 04:40PM ● By Sacramento Autorama Media News Release

The popular Sacramento Autorama returns to Cal Expo for the 74th year on May 2 through May 4.

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Spring Football Sets Record Attendance

Apr 22, 2025 04:06PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

In front of a record-setting spring game crowd of more than 7,000 fans, the Sacramento State football team completed its offseason practice with the annual Spring Game at Hornet Stadium on April 12.

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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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Concerts in the Park Returns in May

Apr 15, 2025 12:50PM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

On April 4, Downtown Sacramento Partnership announced the much-anticipated “Concerts in the Park” series lineup, bringing live music back to downtown Sacramento on Fridays at 6 p.m. starting May 2, 2025.

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Sacramento Zoo’s Baby Giraffe Has a Name

Apr 15, 2025 12:30PM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo is excited to announce that its adorable baby Masai giraffe, born on March 1, has been given the name Sumi. The name was selected though an online vote.

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Athletics Provide Complimentary Tickets

Apr 15, 2025 11:15AM ● By Athletics Official News Release

Local nonprofits, schools, military organizations and community groups can receive complimentary tickets to Athletics 2025 regular season home games through the Athletics Community Ticket Program.

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Kings Sign Terence Davis

Apr 15, 2025 11:05AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On April 9, the Sacramento Kings announced that the team has signed a former player, Terence Davis. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Polling Shows Strong Support for Small Business Deduction

Apr 15, 2025 10:49AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

A new poll released April 9 by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows broad bipartisan support for America’s small businesses.

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American River Levee Upgrades to Improve Flood Protection Threaten Heritage Oaks

Apr 15, 2025 10:25AM ● By Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School

Sacramento environmental groups are raising concerns about flood management construction on the American River slated to reach the Rio Americano High School area next year.

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Cleaning Up the Voter Rolls in Sacramento County

Apr 15, 2025 10:07AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that after every general election, voters who have not voted in two federal elections and have not updated their voter registration file get canceled and removed from the voter roll?

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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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Sacramento Book Festival Welcomes Big Names

Apr 07, 2025 05:11PM ● By Sacramento Book Festival News Release

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31, the California Writers Club Sacramento Branch will launch the second annual Sacramento Book Festival at the Shepard Garden & Arts Center, next to McKinley Park, in East Sacramento.

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Musical Celebration on the True Meaning of Easter

Apr 07, 2025 04:51PM ● By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release

As part of an emphasis on celebrating the true meaning of Easter, all are invited to a special Good Friday musical performance that will be presented at 7 p.m. on April 18 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Carmichael Stake Center. Location is 4125 San Juan Ave. in Fair Oaks.

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Casa Roble FFA Wins National Award

Apr 07, 2025 04:31PM ● By MaryAnne Povey

The Casa Roble Future Farmers of America program is celebrating a major victory.

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California Snowpack Reaches Near Average at the End of Wet Season

Apr 07, 2025 12:31PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

On March 28, The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the April snow survey at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 39.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17 inches, which is 70 percent of average for this location.

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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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