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Free Bike Safety Event at Farmers Market

Apr 24, 2025 12:32PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to learn safe riding skills on their bicycles and scooters at a bike rodeo on Sunday, April 27 hosted by the California Highway Patrol Sacramento office and the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP).

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail.

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California Seizes 650,000 Fentanyl Pills

Apr 01, 2025 01:23PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing an enhanced focus in 2025 to combat the scourge of illegal fentanyl trafficking, the California National Guard (CalGuard) seized 1,045 pounds and more than 650,000 pills containing fentanyl, with a street valuation of more than $6.8 million, in January and February.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

Mar 25, 2025 11:20AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

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2025 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 02:39PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System? The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2025 Citizen’s Academy.

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Rep. Ami Bera Urges Passage of the Bipartisan HERO Act

Oct 16, 2024 11:15AM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Oct. 12, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) held a press conference alongside Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Trevor Jamison urging the passage of the bipartisan Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act.

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Fire Chief Shares Successes

Sep 12, 2024 12:07PM ● By Annie Kerr, photos by Annie Kerr

On Sept. 5, the Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch of North Highlands, Rio Linda and the Sacramento area hosted Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Battalion Chief Scott Perryman as its guest speakers at Brookfield’s Restaurant on Madison Avenue.

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Rancho Cordova Remembers the Fallen

Sep 11, 2024 02:00PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The city of Rancho Cordova is hosting the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit. The exhibit, which opened on Sept. 11, will be on display at Rancho Cordova City Hall until Sept. 15.

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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Student Arrested for Armed Robbery at Del Campo High School

Jul 16, 2024 01:45PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff's Office News Release

At approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, Sacramento County Sheriff North Patrol Deputies responded to Del Campo High School for the report of a student being robbed at gunpoint

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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Cal Expo to Host Military, Veteran and First Responder Appreciation Day

Jul 03, 2024 11:04AM ● By Cal Expo News Release

Join Cal Expo on Wednesday, July 24

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Sacramento Superior Court Launches Second Phase

Jun 25, 2024 04:47PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court on June 17 Launched the Second Phase of its New Electronic Case Management System

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Marysville Council to Address Hotel Emergency Proclamation

Jun 20, 2024 11:17AM ● By City of Marysville News Release

Concerns Over the Structural Integrity of the Marysville Hotel Have Prompted the Marysville City Council to Convene a Special Meeting this Friday at 9 a.m.

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Mobile Integrated Health Advances

Jun 11, 2024 04:37PM ● By Margaret Snider

Mobile Integrated Health Takes Evaluation and Treatment to the Patient, When Appropriate, Instead of Taking the Patient to the Emergency Room

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California Highway Patrol Swears in 106 New CHP Officers

May 15, 2024 05:01PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Newest Members of California Highway Patrol Sworn in May 10

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Community Health Fair Provides Critical Resources

May 07, 2024 03:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

First Step Communities Stages 2nd Community Health Fair in Sacramento County

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Eaglet Rescue Took a Village

May 07, 2024 02:25PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Bald Eaglet Transported by the California Fish and Wildlife Department to the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care facility

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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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Dogs Take the Lead and Support SPCA

Apr 30, 2024 01:21PM ● By Kristina Rogers, photos by Kristina Rogers

Dogs and Humans Participate in the 31st Annual SPCA Doggy Dash

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Sacramento County’s Inspector General Selected

Apr 02, 2024 09:43AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Votes to Approve Selection of Kevin Gardner as Inspector General

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Social Worker Saves Child's Life

Apr 02, 2024 09:35AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County's Renee Calls 911 and Clears Child's Airway

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Sacramento Superior Court Announces Poster Contest

Apr 01, 2024 03:43PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court Invites 6th - 12th-Grade Students to Enter its 2nd Annual Jury Appreciation Week Poster Contest

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Sheriff Cooper Supports Initiative to Restore Safety to Our Neighborhoods and Communities

Mar 26, 2024 03:46PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Sacramento Sheriff Cooper Writes Opinion on Proposition 47

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Sacramento Superior Court Celebrates Historic Women Leaders

Mar 26, 2024 11:57AM ● By Superior Court of California News Release

Presiding Judge Bunmi O. Awoniyi is the First Black Woman to Preside Over the unified Superior Court of Sacramento

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Momentum Continues for the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, Retail Theft Reduction Act

Feb 06, 2024 03:30PM ● By Becky Warren, Elevate Public Affairs News Release

California Voters Give Over 300,000 Signatures to Put Act on Ballot

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The Sun is Rising on Public Safety in Sacramento

Feb 06, 2024 02:28PM ● By Kristina Rogers

A Commitment to Protecting, Connecting, and Preserving Public Safety in Sacramento

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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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Streaming Soon: “CADETS” The Making of A CHP Officer

Jan 23, 2024 02:50PM ● By CHP News Release

Gripping New Docuseries Gives Viewers Exclusive Access Inside the CHP Academy

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Electronic Logging Device Required for California Drivers of Regulated Commercial Vehicles

Jan 03, 2024 05:40PM ● By CHP News Release

CHP Amends California Code of Regulations

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CHP Highlights New Traffic Safety Laws For 2024

Dec 28, 2023 03:30PM ● By CHP News Release

California Laws Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom from this Year’s Legislative Session

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Cal Fire Funded for Groundbreaking Research on Wildfire and Forest Health

Dec 28, 2023 12:26PM ● By CAL FIRE News Release

CAL FIRE is Soliciting Applications for Research Due on January 31, 2024

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Sacramento Region Man Arrested for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Dec 28, 2023 09:11AM ● By Sacramento FBI News Release

Citrus Heights Resident Charged for Physical Confrontation with Law Enforcement Officers

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