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Board Honors Ben Flores During Chicano/Latino Heritage Month

Oct 05, 2026 05:30PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Longtime Woodland educator and community leader recognized for decades of service to local youth and families

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Sacramento International Airport
FAA Awards Contract for New Air Traffic Control Tower at SMF

Oct 05, 2026 11:07AM ● By Sacramento International Airport News Release

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a design-build contract to Walsh Federal LLC for a new air traffic control tower at Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

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The event will feature miles of aircraft
California Capital Airshow Returns with Night Show and World-Renowned Performer Lineup

Oct 05, 2026 10:40AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 20th annual California Capital Airshow (CCA), presented in partnership by Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, returns Oct. 10-11 from noon to 8 p.m. daily at Mather Airport in Sacramento.

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California Writers Week in the Capitol Region

Sep 29, 2026 10:16AM ● By California Writers Week News Release

California Writers Week, an annual recognition of the talents and contributions of writers in our state, takes place the third week of October.

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Cleanliness is Next to Godliness

Sep 28, 2026 05:53PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Volunteers Wash 16 Aircrafts, Help to Preserve Aeronautic History

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Yolo County, Yolo Food Bank Partnership Cuts Landfilled Waste by Nearly 200 Tons

Sep 28, 2026 04:53PM ● By Yolo County News Release

A partnership between Yolo County and Yolo Food Bank has cut the amount of food bank waste sent to landfill by nearly 200 tons in two years, while supporting the county’s efforts to meet California’s organic waste reduction goals.

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Board Adopts Budget Amid Continued Structural Deficit

Sep 28, 2026 04:50PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget on Tuesday, Sept. 22, approving a balanced spending plan amid an ongoing structural deficit, rising costs and continued reductions in state and federal funding.

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Yolo Basin Foundation Named Finalist for $100,000 Impact100 Grant

Sep 28, 2026 04:44PM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Funding would start a program to bring wetlands education to communities that cannot reach the Yolo Bypass

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Soroptimist Soup Night Benefit Returns

Sep 28, 2026 04:41PM ● By Soroptimist International of Davis News Release

Soroptimist International of Davis (SI Davis) invites the community to attend its 17th Annual Soup Night and Silent Auction, Thursday, Oct. 15 at Veterans Memorial Center.

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Pierside Nears Opening in West Sacramento

Sep 28, 2026 04:32PM ● By Kevin Dietrich, photo by Kevin Dietrich

Pierside could serve as the face of the rapidly changing Bridge District.

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Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program Grantees Announced
Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program Grantees Announced

Sep 28, 2026 10:36AM ● By Ryley Metten

CPF, CFF and PG&E announce $1 million in charitable grants to 75 departments to strengthen wildfire preparedness, response and community

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Sierra Donor Services Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 22, 2026 12:37PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Maggie Núñez: An Angel Living on Through Others

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Yolo County Receives National Procurement Award for Third Consecutive Year

Sep 14, 2026 05:12PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County announced Sept. 9 that it has received the 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc.

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West Sacramento Remembers 9/11 Victims

Sep 14, 2026 05:00PM ● By Kevin Dietrich, photos by Kevin Dietrich

John Vinson remembers the shock and sorrow he felt 25 years ago, when he and Americans across the nation were stunned by terror attacks in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

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Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids
SBSK Readies for Holiday Giveaway

Sep 14, 2026 02:46PM ● By Claire Gliddon, SBSK Chief Blanket Gatherer

Got beanie babies? Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SBSK) is asking for donations of new or “almost new” Beanie Babies all year long.

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Oktoberfest
Sacramento’s Biggest Outdoor Oktoberfest is Coming!

Sep 14, 2026 11:39AM ● By Cal Expo News Release

Get ready for a brand-new fall tradition coming to Cal Expo! On Oct. 9 – 10, Saktoberfest is coming for two days of live music, traditional food, games, family-friendly fun and Oktoberfest celebrations.

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A Morning Like No Other - Ground Zero at 25 years

Sep 11, 2026 10:50AM ● By Paul V. Scholl

After a long night of late work well into the morning, I was in a deep sleep. The repeating ring of the telephone awakened me. I received an alarming telephone call from a close friend frantically trying to get my attention. She said “just get up and turn on the TV. You won’t believe what is happening”. She was absolutely right.

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Yolo County Issues RFP for Community Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic

Sep 08, 2026 01:12PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) today seeking a qualified organization to operate a community low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Woodland.

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Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month This September

Sep 08, 2026 12:50PM ● By Yolo County News Release

This September, Yolo County Library invites residents to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month and discover the resources and services available with a library card.

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Arts in the Heart

Sep 08, 2026 12:44PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

A celebration of the multicultural pride in the West Sacramento community

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New this year, Sue's Great Gumbo Cook-Off will be featured at the 5th annual Golden Harvest Parade and Music/Dance Festival
Introducing Sue's Great Gumbo Cook-Off at the 5th Annual Golden Harvest Festival

Sep 01, 2026 11:48AM ● By MPG Staff

Get ready for “GOLDEN,” the 5th Annual Golden Harvest Parade and Music/Dance Festival, a free community celebration showcasing the diverse cultures and communities of the Greater Sacramento region.

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Sac-Town Rodeo
From Tragedy to Tradition

Aug 31, 2026 05:43PM ● By AMPLIFY 360 News Release

Sac-Town Rodeo Supports a Sacramento Legacy

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Fall Campaign Sponsors Former Foster Youth Studying at UC Davis

Aug 31, 2026 05:19PM ● By Make it Happen for Yolo County News Release

Local nonprofit Make It Happen for Yolo County is offering opportunities for the community to sponsor UC Davis Guardian Scholars – students who have experienced foster care – as they move into housing this fall.

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David Nusz was awarded best of show for his 1941 Willys Coup
Yolo Classic Car and Truck Show Draws More Than 1,000 Attendees

Aug 31, 2026 05:00PM ● By Yolo County News Release

More than 1,000 people attended the ninth “Cruisin’ into the Next Chapter” Classic Car and Truck Show on Saturday, Aug. 22 in the town of Yolo.

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Building Careers Foundation helps lead the BuildStrong Academy’s pre-apprenticeship program to train people for careers in the homebuilding industry
Area Homebuilders Do More Than Just Build Homes

Aug 25, 2026 12:47PM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

Our industry helps people rebuild their lives and gives young people a path toward rewarding careers

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Council Responds to Residents’ Complaints about Transparency, Leadership

Aug 24, 2026 05:20PM ● By John McCallum

The City Council took the unusual step at its Aug. 19 meeting of pulling a number of items from its Consent Agenda for additional discussion — a decision that came after residents expressed frustration with a perceived lack of transparency and representation on the part of the council on community issues.

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Long-Awaited Transformation Begins for Bryte Park

Aug 24, 2026 05:16PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

A new beginning for one of West Sacramento’s oldest parks is finally here.

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Careers Take Flight at Mather

Aug 24, 2026 02:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Destination Aviation gives students a hands-on look at aerospace and STEM careers

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Jesse Salinas Concludes Presidency of the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials

Aug 17, 2026 06:24PM ● By Yolo County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections Office News Release

After two years of service as president of the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials (CACEO), Yolo County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, Jesse Salinas is concluding a presidency defined by organizational growth, statewide collaboration and a commitment to developing the next generation of county leaders.

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Celebrating National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month

Aug 17, 2026 06:21PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

In recognition of National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month in August, Sierra Donor Services (SDS), the leading nonprofit organ procurement organization serving Northern California dedicated to saving and improving more lives through organ and tissue donation, is spotlighting local advocates of color who are championing donation in the Sacramento region.

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Local Transportation Heroes Honored

Aug 17, 2026 06:09PM ● By Yolo Transportation District News Release

Yolo Commute, the transportation demand management agency for Yolo County, has selected three local trailblazers as recipients of its second annual Commuter of the Year Awards.

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Home is More Than a House: How One Family Changed Lives Through Foster Care

Aug 11, 2026 11:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

What is home? For many of us, we will say an address or point to a neighborhood on a map.

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In July SacDot launched a unique Chip Seal Program
SacDOT Unveils Roadway Chip Seal Program

Aug 11, 2026 10:53AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) has begun a new preventative maintenance aimed at extending the lifespan of pavement along the unincorporated roadways.

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United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Sacramento Selected as New Sample Area for the Consumer Price Index

Aug 10, 2026 12:45PM ● By United States Department of Labor News Release

The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will begin collecting data for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the Sacramento area in October.

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Destination Aviation Takes Flight

Aug 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

California Capital Airshow connects local students with aviation professionals, hands-on experiences and career opportunities

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