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San Juan Unified Students Recognized in Competition

Mar 25, 2025 12:38PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Students across San Juan Unified School District were honored for their creativity and talent at the Northern California Youth Art Month (YAM) competition at PBS KVIE’s Art Gallery on March 1.

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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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Re-brand for Health Center

Mar 25, 2025 11:12AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A Carmichael resource for many years, the urgent care center at Lincoln and Manzanita avenues recently became part of the nation-wide Carbon Health Corporation.

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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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Early Birds Get Breakfast

Mar 18, 2025 09:51AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

In a sold-out event, almost 100 nature-lovers took to rain-puddled trails at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center last weekend.

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Become a First Responder, Teacher and Leader through Service

Mar 17, 2025 04:47PM ● By California Volunteers, Office of the Governor News Release

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

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Experience the Best of Broadway!

Mar 14, 2025 03:15PM ● By Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra News Release

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Presents ‘A Lerner & Loewe Celebration’

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Two-Ribbon Snip for Business

Mar 11, 2025 02:43PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A two-ribbon ceremony last week opened Arden Arcade offices for the Capital Valley Marketing agency.

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March is for Celebrating

Mar 11, 2025 10:55AM ● By United Cerebral Palsy of Sacramento and Northern California News Release

March marks Disability Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions and resilience of people with disabilities. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness, promote understanding and work toward a more inclusive world for everyone.

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Sac Republic Games to be Televised this Season

Mar 11, 2025 10:16AM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic Football Club

Ahead of opening weekend, the United Soccer League announced the 2025 national television broadcast schedule. Twelve Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) matches are on the docket, including 10 home contests.

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Bits and Bobs Back

Mar 11, 2025 10:16AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A mini world of vintage glamor was unfastened on March 8 during Sacramento Button Club’s expo at La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael.

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Hornets Elevate Soccer Coach

Mar 11, 2025 10:12AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Having wrapped up his second season on the sidelines with the Sacramento State women's soccer program, Chris Malenab will enter his third year with the Hornet program with a new title, elevated to the position of Associate Head Coach it was announced on March 4.

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Rosie Buck is Woman of the Year

Mar 11, 2025 10:11AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Assemblyman Josh Hoover has chosen community leader Rosie Buck as his 2025 Woman of the Year.

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LaVine Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Mar 11, 2025 10:09AM ● By National Basketball Association News Release

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Feb 24. and March 2, the NBA announced.

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Capital Stage Apprentice Program Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 10:00AM ● By Capital Stage News Release

Capital Stage, Sacramento’s innovative and professional nonprofit theatre company, is accepting applications for its 2025/26 Apprentice Company.

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Restoring California: A Call to Cobb Mountain

Mar 10, 2025 12:13PM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Visiting tiny towns is a bit of a civic duty that maybe wasn’t written into the curriculum or taught in lesson plans before we exited into the real world.

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A Better Building Permit Experience is on the Way

Mar 10, 2025 11:51AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is making significant improvements to its Accela online permitting system, enhancing transparency and efficiency for residents and businesses navigating the building permit process.

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Sacramento Displayed in Playing Cards

Mar 04, 2025 12:48PM ● By Sacramento Fine Arts Center, Inc. News Release

Sacramento Fine Arts Center recently created two decks of playing cards with landscapes from Sacramento. Seventy-one artists participated in the Sacramento Playing Cards Exhibit that celebrates Sacramento’s history and community.

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Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association to Host Community Cleanup Day

Mar 04, 2025 12:34PM ● By Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association News Release

The Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association (CCNA) announced it will host a community cleanup day on April 26, thanks to a recent grant from Sacramento County Water Resources.

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Store Opening a Family Affair

Mar 04, 2025 12:28PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A nickname can be prophetic. Suraj Gill’s moniker “Surge” might have foreseen a flair for the fast lane. Aged 28, the Rio Americano graduate has more than 40 vans on the road delivering Amazon purchases.

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Sacramento Zoo Celebrates Baby Giraffe Birth

Mar 04, 2025 12:03PM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo is thrilled to announce that Amirah the giraffe gave birth to a female calf on Saturday, March 1, at 2:56 p.m.

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Age, Disability-Friendly Action Plan Launched

Mar 04, 2025 11:53AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is taking a significant step toward ensuring a more livable and accessible future for its aging and disabled residents.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 03, 2025 06:26PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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Tickets Now on Sale for the 2025 California Capital Airshow

Mar 03, 2025 05:51PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 2025 California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, returns to Mather Airport on March 22 and 23.

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