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United States Population Exceeds 340 Million

Jan 22, 2025 09:27AM ● By By Daniel Canfield, Compiled from the United States Census Bureau Website

The U.S. Census Bureau projected the U.S. population would reach 341,145,670 at midnight EST, on Jan. 1, 2025. This represents an increase of 2,640,171 (0.78%) from Jan. 1, 2024, and an increase of 9,696,329 (2.93%) from Census Day (April 1) 2020.

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SAFE Accepting Applications for Grant to Support Financial Literacy

Jan 22, 2025 09:24AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union will grant $20,000 to a Sacramento-region nonprofit offering financial literacy programs to help people gain the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to build solid financial futures.

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Sacramento State Opens New Art Studio Lab

Jan 22, 2025 09:16AM ● By By Daniel Wilson, Sacramento State University

Sacramento State University’s new Art Studio Lab is officially open and will begin welcoming students for classes for the spring 2025 semester.

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CHP Swears in Over 100 New Officers to Serve Statewide

Jan 22, 2025 08:46AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

More than 100 new officers officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Jan. 17 during a swearing-in ceremony that marked a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.

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Navy Week Program Sets Sail for Sacramento

Jan 21, 2025 06:29PM ● By By Lt. Josh Keim, U.S. Navy, Navy Office of Community Outreach

The U.S. Navy’s Navy Week Sacramento takes place March 17 to March 23. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Sacramento Navy Week will bring 50 to 75 sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events and service projects.

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CalPERS Commits Billions to Climate Solutions

Jan 21, 2025 06:22PM ● By CalPERS News Release

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) recently announced it has committed more than $53 billion toward investing in climate solutions as part of a growing global transition toward a low-carbon economy.

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$2.7M Awarded for Community Development Projects

Jan 21, 2025 06:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County will receive $2,718,235 as part of a historic $100 million awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to communities across 15 states.

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Big Brother to the Brides

Jan 21, 2025 06:05PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A lone male in an exquisite bubble of femininity at the Bride to Be Couture salon in Carmichael, Anthony Poulos gets an earful of girl talk. He sees up to 50 brides a week. His staff includes 27 young women.

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California Highway Patrol Deploys Special Response Team to Southern California Wildfire Zone

Jan 17, 2025 10:28AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has deployed a Special Response Team (SRT) to support local law enforcement and protect communities impacted by the devastating Southern California wildfires.

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Stop Stigma Sacramento: Overcoming Seasonal Slumps

Jan 14, 2025 11:18AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Stop Stigma Sacramento, an initiative funded by Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services, is stepping in to share some uplifting strategies to feel your best this winter, both mentally and physically.

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Racial Profiling Report Released

Jan 14, 2025 11:09AM ● By California Department of Justice News Release

On Dec. 31, The California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board announced the release of its annual report on police stops across California.

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Governor Newsom and California Museum Induct 18th Class of California Hall of Fame

Jan 14, 2025 10:53AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On Dec. 19, Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Museum inducted the 18th class of the California Hall of Fame, consisting of trailblazers in athletics, civil rights, culinary arts, entertainment and more.

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San Juan Board of Education Welcomes New Members

Jan 14, 2025 10:36AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Avey Becomes President

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Chamber Again Picks a Rose

Jan 14, 2025 10:26AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Businesswoman and community volunteer Rosie Buck will captain the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce for a second year. Her previous term leading the 77-year-old organization began in 2024.

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Gregg Fishman elected SMUD Board President

Jan 07, 2025 03:21PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD’s Board of Directors elected Director Gregg Fishman as president of the board. His term as president runs from January through December.

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Salmon Success in River

Jan 07, 2025 02:12PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Within weeks following completion of a $1.7-million Water Forum project in October, giant Chinook were spawning in new gravel beds. The 2024 effort to aid the endangered species centered on River Bend Park (Rancho Cordova) and William B. Pond Park (Carmichael).

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Organ Music Alive and Well in Sacramento

Jan 07, 2025 02:07PM ● By Pattie McDaniel

Chuck Shumate of Carmichael Elks Lodge Number 2103 and Dan Baldassari of Sacramento Elks Lodge Number 6 are unique among musicians who have mastered the complex art of playing the organ.

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Chamber Honorees Announced for Gala

Jan 07, 2025 01:49PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Businesswoman Susan Pallotta Davis has been named Carmichael’s 2025 Person of the Year.

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Court Gives Text Scam Alert

Dec 31, 2024 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.

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Home Heating Expenditures Projected to Increase by 8.7%

Dec 30, 2024 05:58PM ● By National Energy Assistance Directors Association News Release

Home heating costs this winter will remain unaffordable for millions of lower income families, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.

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UC Davis Football Players Named All-Americans

Dec 30, 2024 05:51PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

With the 2024 season in the review mirror, UC Davis football's postseason accolades continue to roll in as Walter Payton Finalist senior running back Lan Larison along with Buck Buchanan Award finalist redshirt junior David Meyer and junior Rex Connors were all named American Football Coaches Association FCS Coaches All-Americans.

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Slater Completes Consensus All-American Campaign

Dec 30, 2024 05:41PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State offensive lineman Jackson Slater became the first Hornet to be a consensus first team All-American as he was named to the AFCA FCS All-America team, it was announced on Dec. 20. The honor follows Slater being named to the first team of the Associated Press, Stats Perform and FCS Central.

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Brennan Marion Named Hornet Football Coach

Dec 30, 2024 05:30PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced on Dec. 20 that Brennan Marion has been appointed as the 13th head football coach in school history.

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State Water Project Allocation Increases

Dec 30, 2024 05:07PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Dec. 23, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an update to the State Water Project allocation forecast for 2025.

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TOT Grant Program Available for Non-Profits

Dec 30, 2024 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County Board of Supervisors intends to continue providing $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County in Fiscal Year 2025-26.

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Sac County Partners Protect Children

Dec 30, 2024 04:53PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When the Child Abuse Prevention Center chose a new leader, it found someone with a deep understanding of its mission: someone who was in foster care mainly because her family was impoverished.

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Drive Into 2025: CHP’s Mission for a Safe New Year

Dec 30, 2024 08:41AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways.

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Visions In Education Charter School’s Renewal Vote Unanimous

Dec 24, 2024 08:36AM ● By Visions In Education News Release

Visions In Education, a free public charter school serving more than 7,500 students throughout Northern California, is proud to announce that its charter renewal petition was unanimously approved by the San Juan Unified School District (SJUSD) Board of Education at their meeting on Dec. 17.

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Henderson Remembered as Electrifying Legend of the Game

Dec 24, 2024 08:32AM ● By National Baseball Hall of Fame News Release

Rickey Henderson used the ultimate combination of power and speed to break numerous major league baseball records during his career.

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River Cats Recognized as Top Triple-A Organization

Dec 23, 2024 05:22PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

The Sacramento River Cats, proud Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have been named the top Triple-A organization in Minor League Baseball (MiLB) as winner of the prestigious 2024 Bob Freitas Award by Baseball America.

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ARC Volleyball Closes Out Season in State Semifinals

Dec 23, 2024 04:56PM ● By California Community Colleges Athletic Association News Releases

After twice being swept by American River College (ARC) in the regular season, a hungry Feather River College team fully savored a third opportunity versus the Beavers in performing a sweep in the 3C2A Women's Volleyball Championship semifinals on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif. Feather River (30-7) defeated American River (28-5), 3-0: 25-19, 25-22, 25-23.

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Stay Safe in the Cold

Dec 23, 2024 04:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

With temperatures staying cool this week, it’s a great time to review cold weather tips.

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2025 Holiday Tree Recycling Next Week

Dec 23, 2024 04:37PM ● By Sacramento County Waste Management and Recycling News Release

Give your holiday tree a free and proper send-off and recycle it into a new life as beneficial mulch or compost.

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Bird Flu: What Residents Need to Know

Dec 23, 2024 04:28PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency on Dec. 18 in response to the ongoing H5N1 Avian Influenza (bird flu) outbreak.

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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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