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California Increases Groundwater Supply

May 29, 2024 12:35PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

For the First Time Since 2019, California's Groundwater Storage Has Increased

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Help Prevent Fentanyl Fatalities by Being Aware

May 28, 2024 11:52AM ● By Carol Feineman

The Third Annual “Fighting Fentanyl” Fentanyl Awareness Event Will Be on June 1

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Volunteers Honored with DOVIA Awards

May 23, 2024 02:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Bill Taylor

The Nonprofit Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) Honored 23 Volunteers From Communities Throughout Sacramento County and Yolo County

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Big Day of Giving Big Deal

May 23, 2024 01:49PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Local Nonprofit Organizations Were Big Winners in the May 7 Big Day of Giving

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Beyond the Call in Adult Protective Services

May 23, 2024 11:27AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

This Month, Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is Celebrating Employee, Irene Chu

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Honoring General Bud Anderson

May 23, 2024 11:15AM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

On May 17, World War II Triple Ace Brigadier General Clarence E "Bud" Anderson Passed Away in His Home Peacefully

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Alice Astafan Shares Her Story

May 23, 2024 10:33AM ● By Annie Kerr

Retired Major General Highlights Achievements (and Challenges) in New Memoir

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$3 Million Approved for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

May 21, 2024 11:29AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

During the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Hearings, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Approved $3,000,000 in Funding

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California Capital Airshow Welcomes Back Thunderbirds

May 21, 2024 10:35AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Team Will Be at this Year’s California Capital Airshow Lineup

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California Seeks Sacramento Recruits for Largest Service Force in Nation

May 20, 2024 12:06PM ● By California Volunteers News Release

California is Now Recruiting Over 1,000 Paid California Service Corps Members in the Sacramento Area to Help Their Communities

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Sacramento International Airport Opens Call for Artists

May 02, 2024 10:11AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County of Sacramento is Now Inviting Artists and Artist Teams to Submit Their Qualifications for Four Major Public Art Projects at SMF

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Baa-aad News for Fire Fuels

May 02, 2024 10:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

For its 2024 Fire Fuel Reduction Action Plan, the Department of Regional Parks has Lined Up Sheep and Goat Grazing Contracts

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Volunteers Needed for Public Emergency Response

May 02, 2024 09:52AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Volunteers of SMRC Are Critical to Help Keep Sacramento County Protected and Prepared for Any Situation

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 01, 2024 09:34AM ● By Scott Knight, The Jason Foundation

Since 1949, Mental Health America and its Affiliates Across the Country Have Led the Observance of May as Mental Health Awareness Month

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Salmon Poisoning Disease Warning Given to Dog Owners

Apr 26, 2024 02:12PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Salmon Poisoning Disease is a Potentially Fatal Condition Seen Only in Dogs

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County Nurses Prepare for Disasters

Apr 26, 2024 10:23AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

By Collaborating with Local Nursing Professionals, Our Nurses will be Equipped to Provide Safe and Effective Care to our Community

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Small Business Week Looks at AI

Apr 23, 2024 05:26PM ● By MPG Staff

Capital Region Small Business Week Brings Together Entrepreneurs, Seasoned Business Owners and Business Experts from Public and Private Entities

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Sacramento Loaves and Fishes Joins Big Day of Giving 2024 with Match Campaign

Apr 17, 2024 10:28AM ● By Sacramento Loaves & Fishes News Release

This annual fundraising event highlights the spirit of philanthropy in the Sacramento region, supporting numerous nonprofit organizations making a positive impact

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2024 Awards to Recognize Volunteer Managers and Volunteers

Apr 08, 2024 05:05PM ● By DOVIA Sacramento News Release

Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA), Sacramento proudly announces the commencement of nominations for its annual recognition awards

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Ben Ali Shrine Band to Present Free Concert at California Automobile Museum

Apr 03, 2024 10:10AM ● By Ben Ali Shrine Band News Release

The Ben Ali Shrine Band will perform a free, family-friendly, open to the public concert at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19

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Nottoli Place Celebrates First Anniversary

Apr 03, 2024 09:47AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

This month marks a special milestone for Nottoli Place, a shelter for older adults in Sacramento County

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Reparations Would Cost Taxpayers $2.8 Trillion

Mar 13, 2024 10:00AM ● By Pacific Research Institute News Release

Reparations would cost taxpayers $2.8 trillion, push 1.84 million additional people to leave California over 5 years, and increase the tax burden for the average household by 54 percent

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Regional Business Broadband Master Plan

Mar 12, 2024 10:51AM ● By Valley Vision News Release

Valley Vision has Received Grant from U.S. Economic Development Administration to Create Roadmap for Areas in Sacramento, Sutter, Yuba, and Yolo counties

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Bringing The World To Sacramento

Feb 07, 2024 03:41PM ● By Kristina Rogers, photos by Kristina Rogers

Local Sacramento Shop Lifts Up Communities from Across the Globe

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Steve Garvey's Campaign Announces 2023 Fundraising

Feb 06, 2024 04:42PM ● By Matt Shupe, Praetorian Public Relations News Release

Baseball Legend Steve Garvey's Campaign for the US Senate Announced its 2023 Year-End Fundraising Report Recently

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Midtown Farmers Market Celebrates Valentine’s Day and Black History Month

Feb 05, 2024 03:03PM ● By Midtown Association News Release

Midtown Association Announces Special Activities and Entertainment

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Junk King Holds Ribbon Cutting Event

Jan 30, 2024 12:18PM ● By Margaret Snider

Rancho Cordova and Sacramento Areas Have New Junk King Franchise

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Officer-Involved Shooting in Rio Linda

Jan 29, 2024 08:56AM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff's Office News Release

At Approximately 11 AM on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Deputies Responded to the Area of 18th Street and Elkhorn Boulevard in Rio Linda Regarding a Trespassing Call

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Meet Gabby Garbage

Jan 24, 2024 11:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Asks that You Rethink Waste and your Garbage

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River Cats Announce National Anthem Auditions for 2024 Season

Jan 16, 2024 10:32AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Performers Must Submit Demo Prior to Feb. 10 Auditions

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Sacramento County DA Thien Ho’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision

Jan 16, 2024 10:25AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney News Release

As Homelessness Numbers Skyrocket, Thien Ho Urges the Supreme Court to Make a Change

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Sacramento County Chair/Vice Chair Elected to Board of Supervisors

Jan 16, 2024 10:10AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Patrick Kennedy of District 2 and Phil Serna of District 1 Have Been Sworn In to Their New Roles

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5 Over 50 Volunteer Award Nominations Open

Jan 16, 2024 09:46AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Nominations Are Now Open For the 5 Over 50 Volunteer Award

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Dignity Health Donates Over a Million to Sacramento-Area Nonprofits

Jan 16, 2024 09:13AM ● By Dignity Health News Release

15 Community-Based Organizations in Sacramento and Yolo County Received Generous Donations

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NFIB California Welcomes New Leadership Council Chairman

Jan 09, 2024 05:46PM ● By NFIB California News Release

The state’s leading small business association today announced Whittier small business owner, Max A. Ordonez, as chairman of its state Leadership Council.

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