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Big Day of Giving Returns

Apr 04, 2025 09:03AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

On Thursday, May 1, hundreds of nonprofits across the capital region will unite once again for the highly anticipated Big Day of Giving, an annual movement intended to strengthen the local nonprofit sector brought to you by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

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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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Women Comprise 39.9% of Farmers in Sacramento County

Apr 01, 2025 02:49PM ● By Federico Fontanella, Trace One

A quiet transformation is unfolding in American agriculture. Female farmers are taking on a larger role in shaping the future of farming, contributing to both local economies and national food production.

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Storms Increase Water Allocation to 40 Percent

Apr 01, 2025 01:36PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

On March 25, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that wet and cold storms in March have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025.

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California Farm Bureau Highlights Urgent Challenges

Apr 01, 2025 01:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass identified critical issues facing the state’s farmers and ranchers, stressing immediate action is needed to support small and mid-sized farms, streamline regulations and invest in innovative water management practices.

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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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Sacramento County Highlights 2024 Achievements

Apr 01, 2025 01:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County released its 2024 Year in Review, showcasing significant achievements and statistics across its more than 35 departments.

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Fraudulent Invoices Target County’s Planning Customers

Apr 01, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County officials have been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former planning customers.

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Firefighter Career Expo Comes to Sacramento April 5

Apr 01, 2025 01:03PM ● By California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee News Release

As opportunities into the firefighting career path continue to open up, young people across the state are exploring the possibility of becoming a firefighter and fire departments across California are actively recruiting their next generation of firefighters.

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Officer Involved Shooting in Orangevale

Apr 01, 2025 12:56PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff's Office News Release

At approximately 4:15 p.m. on March 29, Sacramento County Sheriff’s North Patrol Deputies responded to a residence on the 8600 block of Blythe Avenue in Orangevale regarding the report of a resident shooting a gun in his backyard, which is illegal in that area of the County, as it is a densely populated residential zone.

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CRC Softball Wins Scholar Team Award

Apr 01, 2025 12:33PM ● By Cosumnes River College News Release

The Cosumnes River College (CRC) Softball program has been honored with the prestigious 2024 3C2A Scholar Team Academic Award.

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Bibby to Coach the Hornets

Apr 01, 2025 12:23PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Former Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby is coming home.

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Hit and Run Traffic Incident - CHP South Sacramento Seeks Public Assistance

Apr 01, 2025 12:16PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On Monday, March 24, 2025, at approximately 10:54 PM, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) received reports of a pedestrian running in the lanes of traffic on southbound SR-51 (Business 80), north of X Street.

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Nation's Largest Collaborative Pet Adoption Event

Apr 01, 2025 11:59AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Bradshaw Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce its participation in North Shore Animal League America’s 2025 Tour For Life, the world’s largest collaborative mobile pet adoption event.

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Secretary of State Issues Statement Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order

Apr 01, 2025 11:54AM ● By Secretary of State Press Office News Release

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order entitled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections”

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Sacramento Weekly Gas Price Update

Apr 01, 2025 11:17AM ● By GasBuddy News Release

Average gasoline prices in Sacramento have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.54per gallon on March 24, according to GasBuddy's survey of 720 stations in Sacramento.

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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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Personnel Services Director Appointed

Mar 25, 2025 12:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the county executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo as the director of Personnel Services, effective April 7.

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Sacramento State Professor Restores Dormant Campus Herbarium

Mar 25, 2025 12:12PM ● By Cynthia Hubert, Sacramento State University

For nearly two decades, Sacramento State University’s campus herbarium lay dormant, its plant specimens hidden and nearly forgotten inside a shuttered lab in Sequoia Hall.

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California Capital Airshow Educates Next Generation

Mar 25, 2025 12:07PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky.

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SPCA Doggy Dash Returns for 32nd Year

Mar 25, 2025 12:03PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sacramento SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), open to all dogs, their owners and dog lovers, will hold its 32nd Doggy Dash on April 12.

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River Cats Announce Partnership

Mar 25, 2025 11:58AM ● By River Cats Media Relations

The Sacramento River Cats and Sutter Health Park have announced a new multi-year partnership with Advanced Building Maintenance to lead engineering and janitorial services for the team and Sutter Health Park.

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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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Hornet Named to Big Sky All-Tournament Team

Mar 25, 2025 11:49AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State junior guard Benthe Versteeg was named to the Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team for the second time in her career on March 12 following the conclusion of the league's championship event.

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Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament Supports Community

Mar 25, 2025 11:43AM ● By Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club Staff

The annual Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament returns on Oct.18 to Oct. 19 at the Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club.

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Sac State Gymnasts Achieve Season-Best Score

Mar 25, 2025 11:38AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

The Sacramento State gymnastics team followed up its season-high score against Eastern Michigan on March 9 by raising the bar once again on March 14 at The Nest, scoring a new season-best 195.250 in the regular season finale against UC Davis.

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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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SMUD to Hold Public Proposed Rate Action Workshops

Mar 25, 2025 11:06AM ● By SMUD News Release

The SMUD Board of Directors is holding two public workshops and a public hearing to discuss proposed rate changes.

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Sacramento Hosts March for Life

Mar 25, 2025 10:53AM ● By MPG Staff

The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state.

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Statewide Underage Drinking Enforcement Operation Results in 167 Citations

Mar 18, 2025 03:22PM ● By California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control News Release

ABC partnered with more than 60 law enforcement agencies to prevent underage drinking.

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Sac County Hosts One-Day Passport Fair

Mar 18, 2025 03:16PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County will be hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., located on the first floor at 700 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The event is specifically designed for individuals looking to submit applications for new passports only.

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Enhancing Sacramento Residential Care Facilities

Mar 18, 2025 03:00PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is working to preserve housing for vulnerable residents in our community.

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SAFE Accepting Applications for $16,000 in Scholarships

Mar 18, 2025 02:55PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship awards for $4,000 each to support graduating high school seniors and students currently attending community college.

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Celebrating National Social Work Month

Mar 18, 2025 02:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is recognizing and celebrating social workers as part of National Social Work Month.

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We Prosper Together Awards $5 Million to Advance 11 High-Impact Projects

Mar 18, 2025 11:27AM ● By Blue Zones Project News Release

We Prosper Together is investing $5 million in 11 transformative initiatives across the Capital Region to advance economic resilience and create high-quality jobs.

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