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Piskoti, Beloved Local Artist, Dies at 81

Nov 06, 2025 10:34AM ● By Mark Hanzlik

Early in October as the fall weather began to cool in the Sacramento Valley, I stood close to Jim in his fourth-floor hospital bed and looked out a window at a scene that would have inspired him to splash paint on canvas and maybe add his own unique kinetic touches.

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Sound Business Summit Offers Free Workshops

Nov 06, 2025 10:10AM ● By Department of Sound News Release

Department of Sound, a creative economy initiative supported by the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, will host its inaugural Sound Business Summit, a weeklong series of six free workshops taking place Nov. 10 to Nov. 15.

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A Celebration of Bravery and Liberty

Nov 06, 2025 09:59AM ● By MPG Staff

Veterans Day Area Events Highlighted

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Residents at Mather Community Campus can participate in job fairs

Job Readiness Fair Offers More Than Applications

Nov 05, 2025 08:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mather Community Campus (MCC) is home to hundreds of adults, families and transitional aged youth in shelter and transitional housing who are experiencing homelessness.

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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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Donate to Keep Adaptive Riding Program Open

Oct 28, 2025 03:25PM ● By Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation News Release

Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation, one of Northern California’s leading adaptive riding programs for people with developmental disabilities, has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to sustain its operations.

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk Sacramento Taking Place This Weekend

Oct 28, 2025 01:24PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is holding their 2025 Tunnel to Towers 5k Run & Walk Sacramento this Saturday, Nov. 1 in William Land Park.

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Local Museums Invite Community to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Oct 24, 2025 02:23PM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history and science treasures all year long.

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Día de los Muertos Paint Night Honors Art, Culture

Oct 23, 2025 12:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia

For Frida’s House Art Academy founders Juanita Maribel Márquez and Claudia de la Rosa, art is more than color on canvas; it’s a way to heal, connect and celebrate culture.

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Sacramento Continues Progress on Al Fresco Outdoor Dining Initiative

Oct 23, 2025 12:22PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Sacramento’s Al Fresco Dining Program continues to evolve as city staff recently provided an update to the city council on how the initiative is strengthening small businesses, improving streetscapes and activating public space across the city.

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Sacramento Ballet Offers Bold Visions, Timeless Classics

Oct 23, 2025 12:19PM ● By Sacramento Ballet News Release

Sacramento Ballet highly anticipated 2025-26 season kicks off Oct. 24.

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Wiser Heads SAFE Credit Union Convention and Performing Arts District

Oct 23, 2025 12:15PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The SAFE Credit Union Convention and Performing Arts District has welcomed a new official leader.

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Sacramento’s Expanding Trail Network Supports Cleaner, Safer Travel

Oct 23, 2025 12:12PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento City Council on Oct. 14 received an update on the city’s shared-use path network, the expanding system of paved, off-street routes for people walking, bicycling and scootering throughout Sacramento.

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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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