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Enjoying the Spooky Season

Oct 20, 2025 10:54AM ● By Abbey Wicks

October is flying by but don’t worry. There’s still time to experience all the spooky activities that the greater Sacramento region has to offer.

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Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers
Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers

Oct 14, 2025 01:59PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Raises More Than $500,000 During Champion Aggies Challenge

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Property Tax Postponement Program Filing Period Announced

Oct 14, 2025 11:59AM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen announced that applications for property tax postponement are now being processed.

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California FFA Foundation Names New Board Members

Oct 14, 2025 11:49AM ● By California Future Farmers of America News Release

The California Future Farmers of America Foundation (FFA) has added two agricultural leaders, Shannon Douglass and Mel Machado, to its board of directors.

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Halloween Ball Mystery Tour at Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
California State Parks Invites Public to Free Halloween Tours

Oct 14, 2025 11:40AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

Care to dance? California State Parks welcomes those who dare to Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park (SHP) for the Halloween Ball Mystery Tour.

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Farmers Market Helps Launch Group for Moms

Oct 09, 2025 09:49AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Vic Cima, general manager of the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP), started this weekly community event with the hope of building a better place to live. He believes they have been very successful, and this summer he especially enjoyed sponsoring a new community project.

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GreenHaven Pocket Vendors Appreciate Jay Riddell

Oct 09, 2025 09:46AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Jay Riddell, whom vendors call the face and host of the GreenHaven Pocket (GHP) Farmers Market, has been volunteering for less than a year, but he’s already become an invaluable assistant to Vic Cima, the general manager of the market. Cima said many market volunteers deserve recognition.

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Taekwondo School Changes Lives

Oct 09, 2025 09:41AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Students of all ages and backgrounds build confidence

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Falling into Fun

Oct 09, 2025 09:36AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Events to Attend this Fall Season

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From Closure to Community

Oct 09, 2025 09:20AM ● By Ena Lupine, Little Redwoods School

Little Redwoods School Opens Downtown

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From Television to the Stage

Oct 07, 2025 04:06PM ● By Abbey Wicks

An Interview with Zane Lamprey

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Code Enforcement Increases Penalties

Oct 07, 2025 03:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Strengthening Community Safety

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Public Authority Office Moves

Oct 07, 2025 03:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Public Authority office recently moved to a new location. The new office is located at 9300 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento.

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New EBT Cards Being Mailed

Oct 07, 2025 03:14PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The California Department of Social Services has announced that magnetic stripe EBT cards are set to expire by Oct. 25.

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Kings Launch ‘Los Kings’ Platform

Oct 07, 2025 02:59PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Sacramento Kings Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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Homegrown Defender to Join U.S. Men's National Team Training Camp

Oct 07, 2025 02:50PM ● By Sac Republic FC News Release

Chibi Ukaegbu’s Third Call Up in 2025, Second in the Last Two Months

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Lawrence Butler Medical Update

Oct 07, 2025 02:33PM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s Outfielder Successful Surgery, Undergoing Rehabilitation

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Whisenhunt Named PCL Pitcher of the Year, All-Star

Oct 07, 2025 02:16PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Also Named Was Right-Hander Carson Seymour

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Sephora Settles Over Hazardous Waste Violations

Oct 07, 2025 02:06PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with 24 District Attorney’s and City Attorney’s Offices, has reached a $775,000 settlement with Sephora USA regarding the alleged improper handling of hazardous waste generated as part of Sephora’s retail operations.

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SacRT Launches Transit Connect

Oct 07, 2025 11:28AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) recently launched the Transit Connect app, a new regional fare payment system that gives riders a faster, easier and more flexible way to pay for transit.

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Grants Available to Protect Waterways

Sep 30, 2025 12:13PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering grants of up to $2,500 to support school and community projects that help protect or improve creeks and rivers in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Celebrates 30th Anniversary Season

Sep 30, 2025 11:56AM ● By Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra News Release

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra announced its milestone 30th season of choral-orchestral excellence, promising audiences an unforgettable lineup of concerts, world-class soloists and a journey through powerful repertoire.

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River Cats Season Ends in 4-2 Defeat

Sep 30, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Two Runs in Third Courtesy of Luis Matos and Jesus Rodriguez

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:03AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:02AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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Zoological Society Submits Expansion Request to City

Sep 25, 2025 10:21AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento Zoological Society has submitted a request to the City of Sacramento to expand the footprint of the Sacramento Zoo’s iconic Land Park home.

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Ohana Walk Raises More than $40K

Sep 25, 2025 10:03AM ● By Scott Okamoto

The spirit of “Ohana” – family, community and togetherness – was thriving along the Pocket Canal Parkway on Saturday, Sept. 6 as more than 700 participants gathered for the fourth annual ACC Ohana Walk.

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Old Sacramento’s Third Thursday Recap

Sep 25, 2025 09:45AM ● By Abbey Wicks

On Thursday, Sept. 21, this month’s installment of Old Sacramento Waterfront’s Third Thursday series took place along the bustling waterfront. Several businesses opened their doors from 4 to 8 p.m. for live demonstrations and free activities.

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City Moves Ahead on Tiny Homes for Seniors

Sep 25, 2025 09:40AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

During the City of Sacramento’s Sept. 16 homelessness workshop, Department of Community Response Director Brian Pedro presented the city council with updates on several strategies for bolstering the city’s homelessness response, including progress reports on new Safe Camping and Safe Parking sites.

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Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

Sep 23, 2025 04:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

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Karl Bly is a Sacramento native and kayaker who runs a local popular Facebook page called American River Lost & Found.
Lost, Found and Returned

Sep 23, 2025 03:14PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Local Kayaker behind ‘American River Lost & Found’

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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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Another Tuleyome Tale!

Sep 23, 2025 02:09PM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Getting Up Close and Personal with Alkali Milkvetch

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Annual Brain Health Forum Open to Everyone

Sep 17, 2025 08:50AM ● By Kevin Ruse

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know how hard it can be to navigate daily life, let alone think about long-term plans.

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