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Key New Laws in 2025

Dec 23, 2024 03:51PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, many significant new laws will go into effect across California, impacting everything in daily life from traffic regulations, employment, housing to healthcare.

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SacRT Awarded Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant

Dec 04, 2024 10:08AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) was recently selected as a Round 1 Grantee of the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program by the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).

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SacRT’s Holiday Bus Returns

Dec 03, 2024 04:32PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Holiday Bus has returned. The Holiday Bus is a festive tradition offering free rides to passengers while spreading holiday cheer throughout the region.

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CHP Secures Federal Grant to Enhance Older Driver Safety

Dec 03, 2024 01:41PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP), in partnership with the Office of Traffic Safety, announced the receipt of a $225,000 federal grant to launch the “Keeping Everyone Safe” (KEYS) program.

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CHP Receives Grant to Combat Distracted Driving

Nov 12, 2024 12:59PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is proud to announce it received a $350,000 grant to address the growing issue of distracted driving on California roads.

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District Attorney’s Office Awarded Program Grant

Nov 12, 2024 09:59AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office received a $299,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the “DUI/DUID Misdemeanor Prosecution, Education and Outreach” program.

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Westbound U.S. 50 Connector Closure Scheduled in Sacramento

Oct 21, 2024 02:34PM ● By Caltrans News Release

55-Hour Closure at the Connector from Northbound State Route 99

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Clarksburg Branch Trail Project Riding Along as Planned

Oct 18, 2024 12:32PM ● By Angela Underwood

The Clarksburg Branch Line Trail is all over the map on local, regional and state planning sketches.

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SacRT Launches Survey

Oct 16, 2024 11:20AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

As part of a statewide initiative to improve public transit safety, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is launching a comprehensive customer survey to better understand and address the safety concerns of transit riders.

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Changes Coming to Airport

Oct 08, 2024 01:28PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Effective Oct. 1 and without much ceremony, the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly parking lot was closed, according to the airport website.

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SacRT Celebrates California Clean Air Day and Week Without Driving

Sep 27, 2024 11:49AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

In celebration of California Clean Air Day and the Week Without Driving, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is offering free rides on its fixed-route bus and light rail services on three select days starting next week, Monday, Sept. 30.

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SacRT Celebrates Launch of New Low-Floor Light Rail Vehicles

Aug 28, 2024 04:54PM ● By SacRT News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is celebrating the launch of the new S700 low-floor light rail vehicles on Tuesday, Sept. 3, with a press conference followed by a community event.

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More Than 1,200 Acres Permanently Protected

Aug 27, 2024 01:11PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is pleased to announce the successful completion and recording of its two newest conservation projects, spanning six separate properties

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Explore County Parks with Agents of Discovery

Aug 27, 2024 12:55PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Agents of Discovery, an interactive, augmented reality game, is now available at two Sacramento County Regional Parks: Gibson Ranch Regional Park and River Bend Park

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Eagle Rescue Heroes Saluted

Aug 27, 2024 11:51AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Two professional tree climbers have been recognized for their heroism in rescuing a fallen bald eaglet last April

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New Report Estimates Potential Water Losses

Aug 21, 2024 04:59PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On July 31, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its final 2023 State Water Project (SWP) Delivery Capability Report

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Greater Sacramento Economic Council Hosts Delegation to South Korea

Aug 19, 2024 05:48PM ● By Heather Atherton, Atherton PR News Release

Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) is hosting its first delegation to South Korea Aug. 16 through 26, led by the new Chair of GSEC’s Board of Directors, UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May

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SMF Breaks Ground on Pedestrian Walkway

Aug 19, 2024 04:08PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has broken ground for its new Pedestrian Walkway, a key project in the SMForward program

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Re-Imagine North Watt Project Suggestions Open

Aug 15, 2024 12:11PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has received thousands of comments and suggestions about how to improve the North Watt Avenue Corridor, and they are looking for more before the end of August.

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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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Caltrans Awards $51.4 Million for Sustainable Transportation Projects

Jul 31, 2024 02:13PM ● By Caltrans News Release

On July 9, Caltrans awarded $51.4 million in planning grants for 89 sustainable, climate-resilient transportation projects throughout California

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Land Park Pacific Little League Advances to West Region Tournament

Jul 31, 2024 01:36PM ● By Mitch Barber

12 youths from Sacramento have conquered District 7, Section 4 and the NorCal State Little League Tournament

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Free Fishing Day: Get Hooked on New Adventure

Jul 24, 2024 01:10PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

During the second of California’s two free fishing days in 2024, which will be on Aug. 31, the public can fish throughout the Golden State without a fishing license.

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Capital SouthEast Connector Project’s $25-Million Funding Celebrated

Jul 17, 2024 01:17PM ● By Capital SouthEast Connector News Release

Many of the region’s elected officials with leaders in public safety and transportation on July 17 celebrated the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) allocation of $25 million to the Capital SouthEast Connector project.

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State Fair Here for 17 Days

Jul 09, 2024 01:30PM ● By Carol Feineman

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and Enjoy

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Rep. Ami Bera Announces $25 Million Transportation Grant for Sacramento County

Jul 03, 2024 12:25PM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

This Funding Will Address Significant Safety Issues Associated with a Roadway Constructed Over 60 Years Ago That Was Not Designed to Handle Current Traffic Conditions

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Airshow Presents Aerial Awe

Jul 03, 2024 10:22AM ● By MPG Staff

The 18th Annual California Capital Airshow, Presented by Sacramento County in Partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, Returns 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and July 14 to Mather Airport in Sacramento

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Legendary Locomotive Makes 19 Whistle Stops

Jun 28, 2024 02:53PM ● By MPG Staff

Big Boy No. 4014 Features Public Display Days in Roseville

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AAA Northern California Celebrates Roadside Assistance Workers

Jun 26, 2024 10:03AM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

California Declares June 23-29 as Roadside Assistance Worker Appreciation Week

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Continuing 124-Year Tradition of Service Under the Sea

Jun 25, 2024 04:59PM ● By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach

Petty Officer 2nd Class Austin Eckard, a Sacramento Native, is One of the Sailors Serving Aboard USS Henry M. Jackson

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Youth Offered Free RydeFreeRT Cards

Jun 18, 2024 11:57AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Area Youth Can Enjoy More Freedom this Summer Via Sacramento Regional Transit District’s RydeFreeRT, the Fare-Free Transit Program for Students/Youth

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Prepare for Boating Hazards

Jun 14, 2024 11:49AM ● By U.S. National Weather Service News Release

Check Weather Forecast and Make Sure Your Boat has Essential and Required Safety Equipment and Communications Tools

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Curiosities of the Russian River

Jun 13, 2024 10:35AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, MPG Travel Correspondent, photos by Dannah Nielsen

The Russian River Stretches Over 115 Miles

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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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1 in 6 New Trucks and Buses in California Are Zero-Emission

Jun 11, 2024 02:33PM ● By Office of Governor Newsom News Release

Sales of New Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks in California in 2023 Have Doubled from the Prior Year

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