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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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Dr. Ralph Carmona running in a race
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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Restored No. 9 Steam Locomotive is on display for a limited time at the California State Railroad Museum
Restored Locomotive on Display in Historic Roundhouse

Sep 16, 2025 11:15AM ● By California State Railroad Museum News Release

In partnership with Friends of No. 9, the California State Railroad Museum is excited to announce the beautifully restored No. 9 steam locomotive and companion exhibit are now on display inside the museum’s historic Roundhouse.

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UC Davis Basketball Season Tickets on Sale

Sep 15, 2025 11:34AM ● By UC Davis News Release

With just under two months from opening tip, University of California, Davis basketball season tickets are now on sale, allowing Aggie fans to catch the action in the University Credit Union Center all winter long.

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State Water Board to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Updates to the Bay-Delta Plan

Sep 12, 2025 10:05AM ● By California Water Boards News Release

As part of the process required to update and implement the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Water Quality Control Plan (Bay-Delta Plan), the State Water Resources Control Board will begin a two-day public hearing on Sept. 25 and 26.

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Teen Collecting Signatures for Crosswalk Safety

Sep 11, 2025 10:16AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

It was a sunny Saturday in Sacramento, with a high temperature of 63 degrees on Nov. 26, 2022, when Eric Norem and a family friend, Sandy Louey, were crossing Riverside Boulevard. They walked southbound in the Lelandhaven crosswalk.

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Artist Reclaims Wood, Creates Beautiful Pieces

Sep 11, 2025 10:01AM ● By Kristina Rogers

When the pandemic drove people to find how to cope, Jaime Dempsey decided to burn wood. To be clear, art was always an outlet.

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One Weekend, World of Flavors

Sep 10, 2025 03:17PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Terra Madre Americas Culinary & Cultural Festival

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Gianna Singh captured the golf Women’s Championship title
Singh Wins 2025 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship

Sep 09, 2025 01:07PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship ran from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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Awareness and Accountability at Annual Fentanyl Summit

Sep 09, 2025 12:51PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Hundreds gathered from the Greater Sacramento Area for the annual Fentanyl Awareness and Action Summit at the Citrus Heights Event Center on Sept. 4, featuring resources and discussion panels regarding harm reduction, enforcement efforts, prevention and treatment.

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Constitution Day Celebration
Constitution Day in the Park

Sep 03, 2025 03:10PM ● By Sacramento Constitution Discussion Group News Release

Constitution Discussion Groups (CDGs) of Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties are delighted to announce their upcoming Constitution Day Celebration on Sept. 21.

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Krystal couldn’t resist the euphoric feeling of being in her very own apartment after years o
Her Very Own Apartment

Sep 03, 2025 01:39PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Krystal walks into the facility at a fast clip – slightly late for our meeting because she caught the bus after spending the night in her very own apartment. Her first night in her own space in more than five years.

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Retired Teachers Invited for Coffee and Conversation

Sep 03, 2025 01:15PM ● By California Retired Teachers Association News Release

As the new school year begins and students return to their classrooms, newly retired teachers can often feel ambivalent. Happy to be free of the demands placed on educators, but missing the shared connections when pupils begin a new journey in learning.

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Cruise Into the Future

Sep 03, 2025 01:02PM ● By Sacramento Municipal Utility District News Release

Where retro meets the road ahead. SMUD is bringing electric vehicle education and test drives to the OG Lowrider x Wired Down Sacramento Festival on Sept. 13.

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Gabriella Borrego wins the Overall Girls’ State Fair Junior Championship at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
Junior Championship Crowns Winners at Haggin Oaks

Sep 02, 2025 06:26PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The State Fair Junior Championship for boys and girls ages 7 to18 was held Aug. 23 at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.

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River Cats Announce 2026 Schedule
River Cats Announce 2026 Schedule

Sep 02, 2025 06:14PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

The Sacramento River Cats, proud affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced their 150-game schedule for the upcoming 2026 season and are offering a limited time opportunity to be the first to secure tickets for next season.

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Nonprofits Thrive at Chicken Festival

Sep 02, 2025 05:47PM ● By Sabrina Bernardo

Each year, the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival draws thousands of attendees with its quirky charm, live entertainment, mouthwatering food and vibrant community spirit but behind the feathers and festivities lies a deeper purpose.

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Annual Fundraising Event to Support Life-Changing Healthcare

Aug 27, 2025 09:10AM ● By Asha USA News Release

Friends of Asha USA, Sacramento’s annual fundraising event on Sept. 28 is dedicated to raising critical funds for healthcare and community programs in the slums of Delhi, India.

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Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship
Baucom Captures Golf Championship at State Fair

Aug 26, 2025 09:39AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship played Aug. 16 and 17 at Bing Maloney Golf Course.

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Sacramento Kings begin the 2025-26 season basketball
Kings Tickets Available

Aug 26, 2025 09:27AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings begin the 2025-26 season on the road against the Phoenix Suns at 7 p.m. Oct. 22. The Kings return home for opening night at Golden 1 Center presented by Kaiser Permanente to take on the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, followed by a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in Sacramento at 6 p.m. Oct. 26.

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Stadium Deposit Campaign Follows Groundbreaking Ceremony

Aug 26, 2025 09:17AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC marked the beginning of construction on Republic FC Stadium at the Railyards with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 18.

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Final County Recommended Budget Hearings to Begin

Aug 26, 2025 08:28AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Revised Recommended Budget hearings at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3 in the Sacramento County Administration Building’s Board Chambers, located at 700 H St., Sacramento.

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Student Jazz Band Returns to Farmers Market

Aug 21, 2025 01:47PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Have you ever wanted to kick yourself for missing an opportunity: one you now wish you could have, should have, would have taken? Well, that’s the situation right now!

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'Ohana Luau Enhances Community

Aug 21, 2025 01:39PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Elks Lodge 6 hosted its first luau since COVID-19 on Aug. 9, celebrating community, culture and ʻOhana: the Hawaiian concept of family that extends beyond blood ties to encompass care and responsibility for others.

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