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SMUD Sponsors Giving Friday at the State Fair

Jul 13, 2026 01:18PM ● By SMUD News Release

As part of its ongoing community giving efforts, SMUD is sponsoring Giving Friday at the State Fair, an effort to collect needed items for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.

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100-Plus Enter Elks Car Show

Jul 08, 2026 12:20PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Sacramento Elks 6’s second annual Classic Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at the Elks 6 Lodge parking lot, 6446 Riverside Blvd. (corner of Florin Road and Riverside Boulevard).

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Young Photographer Captures Market Images

Jul 08, 2026 12:12PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

It was not unusual at the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market to see a mother pulling a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old in a wagon.

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Sunset Sips Program Boosts Downtown Happy Hour

Jul 08, 2026 11:36AM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

Sunset Sips returns this summer as downtown’s signature happy hour program, inviting employees, residents and visitors to unwind with discounted drinks every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. now through Sept. 30.

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Judges Pick Top Dogs at Fashion Show

Jun 24, 2026 08:52AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Vic Cima, general manager of the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP), and Terry Catron, chair of the Doggie Fashion Show held on Sunday, June 14, agreed that the fourth annual contest was a great success.

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Sacramento Elks Lodge 6 Honors ‘Story Teller’

Jun 24, 2026 08:34AM ● By Noreen Stevenson

Two California-Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA) Special Citations were presented to Past Exalted Ruler Stephen B. Clazie at a Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 meeting on Tuesday, June 2.

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Don't Forget Food Safety this Summer

Jun 22, 2026 12:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

acramento County Public Health (SCPH) and the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) are urging residents to follow safe food handling practices as summer temperatures, activities and subsequent foodborne illnesses are on the rise.

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California State Fair Uncorks 2026 Commercial Wine Competition Winners

Jun 16, 2026 10:17AM ● By California State Fair News Release

The California State Fair proudly announces the winners of the 2026 Commercial Wine Competition, recognizing exceptional wines crafted from California-grown grapes that showcase the state’s rich agricultural heritage, distinct climates and soils, and world-class winemaking excellence.

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Food Allergen Labeling Coming Soon to California Restaurants

Jun 15, 2026 11:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Effective July 1, California restaurants with 20 or more locations will now have to disclose food allergens under the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act.

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Nonprofits Boosted by City-County Initiative

Jun 11, 2026 09:16AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation, in partnership with the County of Sacramento, recently announced the 10 nonprofit organizations selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Sacramento Countywide Nonprofit Partnership Initiative (SCNPI), a 20-month capacity-building program designed to strengthen the sustainability of mid-sized nonprofits serving Sacramento County residents.

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Is There a Hero in the House?

Jun 11, 2026 09:06AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Sacramento musician and restaurant owner Joe Gilman was recently named a “Jazz Hero” by the Jazz Journalists Association. The international writers’ group advocates for the preservation and visibility of jazz.

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Sixth Year of Resilience Fund Supports Independent Restaurants

Jun 08, 2026 10:57AM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

$1.28 Million Available to Help California’s Food and Beverage Businesses Invest in Growth, Stability and Long-term Success

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SUN Bucks Return This Summer

Jun 08, 2026 10:46AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Summer break is a time for fun, family and sunshine, but for many Sacramento County families, it can also mean higher grocery costs while children are out of school.

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Keeping Street Food Safe

Jun 01, 2026 12:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Environmental Management Department (EMD), in coordination with partner agencies, continues outreach and enforcement efforts aimed at improving food safety and helping sidewalk food vendors operate legally and safely throughout the county.

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Local Grower Shares Expert Tips for Home Gardens

May 20, 2026 12:04PM ● By Idaly Valencia

This cover story appeared in the Spring 2026 Home and Garden section, included in the May 22 Elk Grove Citizen, East Sacramento News, Land Park News and Pocket News.

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Students Support Meals on Wheels Through Feed the Beat

May 20, 2026 10:28AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Students at Christian Brothers High School demonstrated creativity, compassion and community spirit during the successful Feed the Beat fundraiser held April 18, raising support for Meals on Wheels Sacramento County and its mission to serve local seniors.

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May is CalFresh Awareness Month

May 11, 2026 05:37PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

During the month of May, Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance is participating in CalFresh Awareness Month, launching a weekly video series to help residents better understand available food resources and how to access them.

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Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening of Farmers Market’s Fifth Season

May 06, 2026 10:56AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

This past Sunday, May 3, the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP) marked the beginning of its fifth year with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Councilmember Richard “Rick” Jennings II at 11 a.m.

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American River Burger Battle Returns

May 06, 2026 10:15AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

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GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market Fifth Year Grand Opening Sunday

Apr 30, 2026 09:46AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

This Sunday, the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market will finally hold its grand opening at 11 a.m.

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Nonprofit Breaks Ground on $16.5 Million Food Market in River District

Apr 13, 2026 04:25PM ● By Eric Schucht, photos by Eric Schucht

Politicians, entrepreneurs, journalists and others met at a dirt lot surrounded by warehouses on April 9 in Sacramento’s River District.

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SMF Adds Three New Restaurants

Mar 30, 2026 01:30PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues to elevate the traveler experience with the grand opening of Magpie Café, Centro Cocina Mexicana and New Helvetia Brewing Co. in Terminal A.

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Offer Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train

Feb 24, 2026 11:51AM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

For the third consecutive year, the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are offering spirited rides aboard the Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train on March 14 and 15.

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Celebrations of Love

Feb 11, 2026 09:33AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Valentine’s Day Weekend Festivities

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Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33, Jaggers Fundraiser Benefits American Tinnitus Association

Jan 27, 2026 09:31AM ● By Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33, Jaggers News Release

Restaurants Donate 100% of Profits to Honor Late Founder Kent Taylor

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California State Fair Announces New Chief Wine Judge

Jan 26, 2026 04:02PM ● By California State Fair News Release

The California State Fair appointed Tim McDonald of Napa as the new Chief Judge of the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition.

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Vic’s Ice Cream Reopens to Big Crowds

Jan 21, 2026 09:12AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Trey Olson, 12, was first in line for Vic’s reopening. He waited under gloomy skies and sporadic rain from 9 a.m. until the doors of Vic’s Ice Cream opened at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit Elks Lodge 6

Jan 07, 2026 04:20PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Despite being close to Santa’s busiest day of the year, Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 made special arrangements to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Claus for its annual Breakfast With Santa, held from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Dec. 21.

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Dine Downtown Returning to Sacramento for 21st Year

Jan 07, 2026 03:32PM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

Downtown Sacramento Partnership is welcoming the new year with the 21st annual Dine Downtown, announcing 30 exceptional participating restaurants and unveiling many of the specially curated menus created for this year’s event.

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County’s 2024 Crop and Livestock Report Released

Nov 24, 2025 03:07PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The gross production value of all agricultural commodities in Sacramento County was more than $536 million, county Agricultural Commissioner Chris Flores reported during her presentation of the 2024 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Report at the Nov. 18 Board of Supervisors meeting.

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Give, Gather and Gobble

Nov 20, 2025 10:44AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Ways to Celebrate this Thanksgiving

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Save Mart Launches Hunger Relief Campaign

Nov 18, 2025 09:08AM ● By The Save Mart Companies News Release

Holiday food drive delivers 100% of donations to local food banks, first distribution before Christmas

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Average California Farm Loses $20,528 Annually to Natural Hazards

Nov 12, 2025 09:09AM ● By Trace One News Release

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages.

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Sierra Donor Services Partners with Texas Roadhouse

Oct 31, 2025 12:01PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is excited to partner with the popular restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse for a three-day promotional event encouraging guests to register as life-saving organ, eye and tissue donors.

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57% of Americans Cut Back on Candy This Halloween as Chocolate Prices Rise: New Study

Oct 24, 2025 12:04PM ● By Brandpoint Content

New research from Empower finds that over half of Americans (57%) say rising chocolate prices are changing how much they dish out for candy.

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