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100-Plus Enter Elks Car Show

Jul 08, 2026 12:20PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Sacramento Elks 6’s second annual Classic Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at the Elks 6 Lodge parking lot, 6446 Riverside Blvd. (corner of Florin Road and Riverside Boulevard).

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Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

Jul 06, 2026 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As temperatures rise and families look for ways to stay cool, Sacramento County reminds parents and caregivers that water safety should be a top priority throughout the summer months.

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Students Support Meals on Wheels Through Feed the Beat

May 20, 2026 10:28AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Students at Christian Brothers High School demonstrated creativity, compassion and community spirit during the successful Feed the Beat fundraiser held April 18, raising support for Meals on Wheels Sacramento County and its mission to serve local seniors.

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Students, Chefs Create ‘Incredible Edibles’

May 20, 2026 10:13AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Brookfield School presented its 20th Annual Incredible Edibles Food Event on Monday, May 11.

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High School Cadets Support Farmers Market

May 20, 2026 10:10AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Not too many high school seniors are willing to get up early on a Sunday morning and begin volunteering at 6:30 a.m. for five and a half hours.

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Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening of Farmers Market’s Fifth Season

May 06, 2026 10:56AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

This past Sunday, May 3, the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP) marked the beginning of its fifth year with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Councilmember Richard “Rick” Jennings II at 11 a.m.

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‘Brewing Hope’ Fundraiser Supports the Grieving

May 06, 2026 10:51AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

The Olivia Chan Foundation hosted its Third Annual Brewing Hope at Movement Brewing on Saturday, April 18 in Rancho Cordova, bringing together a powerful community united by one mission: to support grieving children and families.

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GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market Fifth Year Grand Opening Sunday

Apr 30, 2026 09:46AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

This Sunday, the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market will finally hold its grand opening at 11 a.m.

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Copter Drops Easter Eggs over Church

Apr 22, 2026 11:34AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

River’s Edge Church in the Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento on March 28 prepared 10,000 Easter eggs filled with toys and candy.

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Elks 6 to Host Bike Rodeo for Kids

Apr 08, 2026 10:56AM ● 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 hosted by the California Highway Patrol Sacramento office and the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19.

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Making Every Step Count with Shoe-Drive Fundraising

Apr 08, 2026 10:53AM ● By By Stephen B. Clazie

A shoe-drive fundraiser goes beyond raising money for a cause or community. After the shoes are collected, they are sent to families in developing countries, where they help to create job opportunities. Shoe drives provide inventory to more than 4,000 micro-entrepreneurs in the reuse economy, giving people a hand up, not a handout.

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Farmers Market to Open for Fifth Season

Apr 08, 2026 10:49AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

About six years ago, retired Judge Rudolph “Barry” Loncke, a resident of Sacramento's Pocket neighborhood, had the idea to introduce his good friend Vic Cima, a Land Park resident, to city Councilmember Richard “Rick” Jennings II, who has represented both neighborhoods since 2014.

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Front Street Animal Shelter Highlights Efforts in Annual Report

Mar 24, 2026 05:06PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The city’s Front Street Animal Shelter recently released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing the year’s successful programs and accomplishments.

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Scouts Collect Food for Interfaith Food Closet

Mar 24, 2026 04:51PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Scouting America Troop 5010 and Pack 259 collected 1,470 food items and $289.38 for the South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership Food Closet from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 14.

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Announces Literacy Moonshot

Jan 26, 2026 04:40PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

Most Expansive Effort in California History to Achieve Reading by Third Grade

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CCA Opens Applications for 2026 Aviation and STEM Scholarship Program

Jan 20, 2026 12:04PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The California Capital Airshow (CCA) is proud to announce that applications for its annual Aviation and STEM Scholarship Program opened Jan. 13.

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Celebrate Financial Wellness Month with CalKIDS

Jan 20, 2026 11:43AM ● By CalKIDS Scholarships News Release

Financial Wellness Month is a time for families across California to set goals, build healthier money habits and plan for the year ahead.

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Community Scholarships Announced

Jan 07, 2026 04:22PM ● By Pocket Greenhaven Community Association News Release

The Pocket Greenhaven Community Association announced on Jan. 4 that it will be offering $3,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from local schools.

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Elks Lodge 6 Gifts Bicycles to Soccer Team, Local Nonprofit

Jan 07, 2026 04:21PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

One of Elks Lodge No. 6’s longstanding community service initiatives, the Dave Hamm Bike Drive, began in 2007 when lodge member Dave Hamm donated a single bicycle to the lodge's Toys for the Troops program. His generosity inspired an annual bicycle drive that continues to serve local children.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit Elks Lodge 6

Jan 07, 2026 04:20PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Despite being close to Santa’s busiest day of the year, Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 made special arrangements to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Claus for its annual Breakfast With Santa, held from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Dec. 21.

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CAHIP NorCal Celebrates Successful Toy Drive

Dec 23, 2025 12:00PM ● By CAHIP Northern California News Release

The Toy Drive reflects CAHIP NorCal’s ongoing commitment to community service alongside its work in advocacy, education, and professional development for health insurance and benefits professionals.

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SacRT Collects Hundreds of Gifts at ‘Stuff the Bus’

Dec 18, 2025 09:12AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce the success of its first ever “Stuff the Bus” holiday donation drive, held Dec. 6 at the Rancho Cordova Certified Farmers’ Market.

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Elks 6 Members Give Bikes, Toys, Funds

Dec 17, 2025 02:35PM ● By Elks Lodge 6

“Christmas is the most difficult time for less fortunate children in our community,” said Elks 6 Lodge Treasurer Joanne Martin to her fellow members, adding, “Let’s show them that Elks Care, Elks Share.”

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Teen Collecting Signatures Online for Crosswalk Safety

Dec 17, 2025 02:30PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

One of the stories we reported this year was about teenager Eric Norem, who – along with family friend Sandy Louey – was struck by a speeding car in 2022 near the Riverside Boulevard crosswalk.

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Elks 6 Celebrates the Holidays in Grand Style

Dec 04, 2025 09:54AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Despite it being close to Santa’s busiest day of the year, the Sacramento Elks Lodge 6 has made special arrangements to welcome Santa Claus to its annual “Breakfast With Santa,” held from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Dec. 21. Tell Grandma she can bring her own camera or cell phone and take all the pictures she wants with Santa.

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Lights and Magic in Old Sacramento Waterfront

Nov 20, 2025 11:12AM ● By Old Sacramento Waterfront News Release

The Old Sacramento Waterfront will once again shine bright this holiday season as downtown’s most spirited destination for shopping, entertainment and festive fun.

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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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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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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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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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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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Junior Cougars Wrestling Club Turns 10

Sep 25, 2025 10:15AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

The Junior Cougars Wrestling Club is celebrating its 10th anniversary of teaching the martial art of folkstyle wrestling. This nonprofit organization is helping to shape young athletes in the Greenhaven-Pocket area and the greater Sacramento community.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Enchanting Adventures Await at Fairytale Town's Safe & Super Halloween

Sep 15, 2025 12:09PM ● By Fairytale Town News Release

This year, we dive into the adventures of the Descendants with Fairytale Town being magically transformed over five nights.

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