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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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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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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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Fresh Starts, Full Hearts

Aug 07, 2025 10:41AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Back-to-School Events and Giveaways

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Youth Highlight Traditional Jazz at Farmers Market

Aug 07, 2025 10:37AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The Greenhaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP) welcomed The New Traditionalists to the Aug. 3 market for the first of two performances this month.

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Go with the Flow and Row

Jul 10, 2025 10:28AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Paddle-Friendly Getaways for Summer

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Sacramento Elks Lodge 6 Honors Five Members

Jun 25, 2025 05:17PM ● By Noreen Stevenson

Two California-Hawaii Elks Association Special Citations were presented to Past Exalted Ruler Stephen B. Clazie at a Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 meeting on June 17.

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Two Banned from GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market Fashion Show

Jun 25, 2025 05:08PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

The GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP) is holding its inaugural fashion show at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 13.

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Stars, Stripes and Good Times

Jun 25, 2025 05:04PM ● By MPG Staff

Parade and Other Events to Attend this Fourth of July

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Meet Kaia and Lilo at Farmers Market

Jun 12, 2025 02:27PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

This year, there’s a new feature at the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP). Vic Cima, who took a year off, is back as general manager.

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Summer Vibes are in the Air

Jun 12, 2025 02:20PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Activities and Events to Enjoy this Summer

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Weather Hampers Bike Safety Rodeo

May 22, 2025 02:16PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie and photos by Clazie and Bill Torngren

The weather was lousy. Riding a bike is a sunny-day activity.

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Mothers Honored at GreenHaven Market

May 22, 2025 02:06PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie and photos by Stephen B. Clazie, James Nevans, and Bill Torngren

The GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP) switching from Saturdays to Sundays proved to be a great success on Easter Sunday.

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Easter Bunny Arrived Early at Elks Lodge 6

Apr 24, 2025 12:36PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Elks Lodge 6 celebrated Easter a week early. Exalted Ruler Rob Moore announced, “The special Elks Lodge 6 Easter Breakfast with Easter Bunny photos and an outdoor egg hunt was a great success.”

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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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Elks Honor Sixth-Grade Essay Winner

Apr 10, 2025 10:32AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Rob Moore was installed as Exalted Ruler of Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 on March 16. As he started his acceptance speech on that sunny Sunday afternoon, he paused and introduced his Loyal Knight, Nicole Holton-Alvarado. It was as though they were trying to get a jump on the leprechaun, pulling a surprise on St. Patrick a day early.

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Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

Mar 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia News Release

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

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Pocket Greenhaven Community Association Awarding Scholarships

Feb 06, 2025 01:33PM ● By Pocket Greenhaven Community Association News Release

The Pocket Greenhaven Community Association (PGCA) is proud to announce that it will be offering $3,000 in scholarships this year. For the past two years, the group has awarded $1,000 in scholarships to two local students.

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UC Davis Children's Hospital Named Among Best For 2024-2025

Nov 05, 2024 10:35AM ● By UC Davis News Release

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

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California Girl Scouts Explore the Aerospace Museum

Sep 30, 2024 04:49PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Discover, create, and lead with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

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SAFE Credit Union Back-to-School Drive Successful

Sep 11, 2024 02:45PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union recently participated in a back-to-school supplies and backpack drive benefiting the Sacramento Children’s Home for students in elementary, middle, and high school.

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Wraparound Services Positively Impact Youth

Sep 05, 2024 02:50PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Zavion and Serenity are two inspiring teens whose stories exemplify how support services can positively change lives

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Playmakers Teaches Kindness, Character Through Flag Football

Sep 05, 2024 10:12AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Playmakers organization is a nonprofit that works with local youth to build character through free sports programs throughout the year

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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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Native Participates in International Maritime Warfare Exercise

Aug 20, 2024 10:10AM ● By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jerome Fjeld, Navy Office of Community Outreach

Seaman Apprentice Rocio Zavala-Ramirez, a native of Sacramento, California, serves aboard USS Carl Vinson, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California, and participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands

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Free Heart Screening for Youth Scheduled for Oct. 6

Aug 20, 2024 09:32AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

One in 300 youth has an undiagnosed heart condition that puts them at risk for sudden cardiac arrest

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Governor Newsom Urges Schools to Restrict Cell Phones in the Classroom

Aug 19, 2024 05:05PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In a letter to California schools on Aug. 13, Governor Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins

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Free Playmaker Flag Football Launches

Aug 19, 2024 01:59PM ● By Carol Feineman

National Football League (NFL) FLAG games give boys and girls of all abilities an opportunity to develop fundamental football skills in a positive, inclusive environment, according to the NFL FLAG organization.

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Newsweek Names UC Davis Children's Hospital One of America's Best

Aug 14, 2024 01:29PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been named one of America's Best Children's Hospitals 2024 by Newsweek magazine and Statista

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Monster Jam Roars into Sacramento

Aug 07, 2024 09:02AM ● By Monster Jam News Release

An unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans returns to Sacramento for an adrenaline-charged weekend at Golden 1 Center on Aug. 16 to 18

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Help Your Pets Beat the Heat

Aug 06, 2024 04:48PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Extreme heat waves continue to affect Sacramento County and it's crucial for pet owners to ensure their furry friends stay safe and comfortable

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78th Annual Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar

Aug 02, 2024 10:55AM ● By Buddhist Church of Sacramento News Release

Saturday, August 10, One Day Only

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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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