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Pony Express Re-Ride from Sacramento to St. Joseph

Apr 17, 2025 04:58PM ● By National Pony Express Association News Release

Pony Express Re-Ride Sacramento

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Concerts in the Park Returns in May

Apr 15, 2025 12:50PM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

On April 4, Downtown Sacramento Partnership announced the much-anticipated “Concerts in the Park” series lineup, bringing live music back to downtown Sacramento on Fridays at 6 p.m. starting May 2, 2025.

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Sacramento Zoo’s Baby Giraffe Has a Name

Apr 15, 2025 12:30PM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo is excited to announce that its adorable baby Masai giraffe, born on March 1, has been given the name Sumi. The name was selected though an online vote.

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Athletics Provide Complimentary Tickets

Apr 15, 2025 11:15AM ● By Athletics Official News Release

Local nonprofits, schools, military organizations and community groups can receive complimentary tickets to Athletics 2025 regular season home games through the Athletics Community Ticket Program.

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Kings Sign Terence Davis

Apr 15, 2025 11:05AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On April 9, the Sacramento Kings announced that the team has signed a former player, Terence Davis. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Polling Shows Strong Support for Small Business Deduction

Apr 15, 2025 10:49AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

A new poll released April 9 by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows broad bipartisan support for America’s small businesses.

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American River Levee Upgrades to Improve Flood Protection Threaten Heritage Oaks

Apr 15, 2025 10:25AM ● By Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School

Sacramento environmental groups are raising concerns about flood management construction on the American River slated to reach the Rio Americano High School area next year.

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Cleaning Up the Voter Rolls in Sacramento County

Apr 15, 2025 10:07AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that after every general election, voters who have not voted in two federal elections and have not updated their voter registration file get canceled and removed from the voter roll?

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SMUD’s Shine Program Invests $532,000 In Local Nonprofit Projects

Apr 08, 2025 11:01AM ● By SMUD News Release

Twenty-one local nonprofit organizations will benefit from more than $532,000 in funding from SMUD’s annual Shine program.

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Sacramento Book Festival Welcomes Big Names

Apr 07, 2025 05:11PM ● By Sacramento Book Festival News Release

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31, the California Writers Club Sacramento Branch will launch the second annual Sacramento Book Festival at the Shepard Garden & Arts Center, next to McKinley Park, in East Sacramento.

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Musical Celebration on the True Meaning of Easter

Apr 07, 2025 04:51PM ● By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release

As part of an emphasis on celebrating the true meaning of Easter, all are invited to a special Good Friday musical performance that will be presented at 7 p.m. on April 18 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Carmichael Stake Center. Location is 4125 San Juan Ave. in Fair Oaks.

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Casa Roble FFA Wins National Award

Apr 07, 2025 04:31PM ● By MaryAnne Povey

The Casa Roble Future Farmers of America program is celebrating a major victory.

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California Snowpack Reaches Near Average at the End of Wet Season

Apr 07, 2025 12:31PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

On March 28, The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the April snow survey at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 39.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17 inches, which is 70 percent of average for this location.

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Youth Orchestra’s ‘Harmony Across Time’ Plays April 26 at State Railroad Museum

Apr 07, 2025 11:44AM ● By T-Rock Communications News Release

Back by popular demand, the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are proud to welcome the Great Wall Youth Orchestra for special live musical performances on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The “Harmony Across Time” concert uses music to connect railroad history with the present and future for an immersive cultural experience.

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Local Museums Participate in Photography Month Sacramento

Apr 07, 2025 11:39AM ● By MPG Staff

Many Sacramento area museums are proudly participating in Photography Month Sacramento in April 2025.

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Photography Month Sacramento Partners Offer Compelling Art Activations

Apr 07, 2025 10:51AM ● By Viewpoint Photographic Art Center News Release

The annual grassroots arts initiative known as Photography Month Sacramento is made possible by a number of involved leaders, businesses, and organizations including the City of Sacramento, Inside Publications, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Office of Phil Serna (District 1), Sacramento365.com, along with many other key partners.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Two New Musicians Join the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera

Mar 18, 2025 10:58AM ● By Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera News Release

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera received a fresh injection of artistic talent with the appointment of two new musicians to the orchestra: Dr. Laura Arganbright, second oboe, and Harry Hwang, second clarinet.

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TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

Mar 18, 2025 10:35AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference.

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New Home Sales Rebounded in February

Mar 18, 2025 10:31AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Sacramento-area new home sales slowed during the first three weeks of February before coming back strong during the last week of the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association on March 11.

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SMF Invests $2 Million in Public Art

Mar 18, 2025 10:24AM ● By Sacramento International Airport News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues its public art program with a $2-million investment in three permanent art installations as part of its SMForward expansion.

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SacSewer Offers Tours

Mar 18, 2025 10:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Reservations are now being accepted for the Sacramento Area Sewer District’s free EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility (EchoWater Facility) public tours from April to October.

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