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Sacramento State to Join The Big West

Jun 30, 2025 06:13PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Big West proudly announced that Sacramento State will join the conference as a full member beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge, a freshman at American River College, was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach
Westbrook Named 3rd Team JC All-American

Jun 30, 2025 06:10PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

American River College Freshman Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach Doug Jumelet.

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Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors
Seven Aggies Earn Academic All-District Honors

Jun 30, 2025 05:50PM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors as announced on June 24 by College Sports Communicators as part of the full roll out of its national track and field academic postseason awards.

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: Sacramento State will launch a pilot program this fall to support Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students,
Academic, Career Outcomes Program for Asian American Students

Jun 30, 2025 05:28PM ● By Cynthia Hubert of California State University, Sacramento

Sacramento State will soon launch a pilot program designed to serve as a model for improving academic and career outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.

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An Aedes aegypti adult male mosquito rests on human skin.
Sterile Male Mosquito Pilot Program to Launch

Jun 30, 2025 05:20PM ● By Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

Technique Aims to Reduce Invasive Mosquitoes Posing Health Threat

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Isleton Bridge Rehabilitation Work Complete Sacramento County boats water river crossing mechanical electrical systems upgrade
Isleton Bridge Rehabilitation Work Complete

Jun 27, 2025 03:42PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists that as of Wednesday, June 26, the Isleton bridge on State Route 160 (SR 160) in the Delta region had its mechanical and electrical work completed, four days ahead of schedule.

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Pumping Gas
State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Primary care is delivered by family nurse practitioners for all areas of California
Two Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Accreditation

Jun 24, 2025 11:29AM ● By University of California, Davis Health News Release

The first week of June marked the start of a new educational journey for students in two recently-accredited graduate programs at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California, Davis (UC Davis).

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Woman riding a bicycle on the bike lane
Bicameral Bill to Encourage Biking to Work

Jun 24, 2025 11:13AM ● By Representative Mike Thompson News Release

Representative Mike Thompson on June 11 joined Democratic Senators Peter Welch of Vermont and Alex Padilla of California to introduce the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025, bicameral legislation that would reinstate and expand the Bicycle Benefit Subsidy Program’s non-taxable bicycle commuter benefit to encourage more Americans to bike to work.

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PROP 36 Charges in Yolo County

Jun 24, 2025 11:07AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Since Proposition 36 took effect on Dec. 18, 2024, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office has filed 77 complaints alleging the newly enacted violation of Health and Safety Code section 11395, for possession of hard drugs with two or more priors.

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Juvenile Program Partners with Animal Services

Jun 24, 2025 10:55AM ● By County of Yolo Office of the County Administrator

A new and heartwarming partnership between the Yolo County Probation Department and Yolo County Animal Services is giving both vulnerable youth and kittens a second chance through a unique program called “Paws for Change.”

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The Yolo Community Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now open for Yolo Nonprofit Excellence in Operations Navigator
Applications Open for Yolo NEON Program

Jun 24, 2025 10:51AM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

Expert-Led Cohort Program Helps Nonprofits Build Excellence

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West Sacramento firefighters at the City Council meeting
Council OKs New Firefighters Agreement

Jun 24, 2025 10:42AM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento firefighters have now joined their fellow police department employees as some of the best compensated public safety employees in the region.

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A Women’s Empowerment graduate celebrates her new home at the nonprofit’s Trellis Gardens transitional workforce housing program
Women’s Empowerment Receives $20,000 from Safe Credit Union

Jun 24, 2025 10:06AM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Women’s Empowerment received a grant of $20,000 from SAFE Credit Union to provide housing readiness training, transitional workforce housing and financial empowerment training to Sacramento women who have experienced homelessness.

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Sacramento Area Council of Governments fosters collaboration and progress for an equitable, sustainable and prosperous future
25-Year Plan for Sacramento Region Growth

Jun 24, 2025 08:48AM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) announced that the draft 2025 Blueprint and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the region's long-range transportation and land use plan, has been released for public review and comment.

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Sacramento State University women's tennis team claimed its second straight Big Sky Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth
Women’s Tennis Recruits Among Mid-Major Top 25

Jun 24, 2025 08:36AM ● By California State University, Sacramento Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento women’s tennis team’s 2025 recruiting class has been ranked No. 18 in the nation among all mid-major programs, according to Tennis Recruiting Network.

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Blake Willey became the second youngest player to start for Republic FC in a season opener.
Blake Willey Claims Championship Silverware

Jun 24, 2025 08:32AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

On opening night, homegrown player Blake Willey became the second youngest player to start for Republic FC in a season opener.

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Cayden Pitzer, a sophomore and a swimmer from American River College, was named Tri-Swimmer of the Meet and won Performance of the Meet awards
ARC Record Swimmer Named State Athlete of the Year

Jun 24, 2025 08:24AM ● By California Community College Athletic Association and American River College websites

American River College swimmer Cayden Pitzer was recently honored as the 2024–25 California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) State Male Athlete of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the top junior college athletes in the state.

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Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation
Williams is Nation’s Second Best Returning Tight End

Jun 24, 2025 08:18AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Releases

University of California, Davis’ returning senior tight end Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation by HERO Sports as part of its 2025 Football Championship Series season preview.

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Rancho Seco's energy infrastructure includes a 160-megawatt solar facility
SMUD and DESRI Announce 640 MWh Clean Energy Storage Project

Jun 23, 2025 06:01PM ● By Sacramento Municipal Utility District News Release

DESRI and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) announced June 19 that they executed a long-term power purchase agreement for the Dry Creek Energy Storage project.

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Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Jun 23, 2025 05:34PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announced on June 18 that the first signs of West Nile virus (WNV) activity have been detected in Yolo County as one mosquito sample collected from Davis has tested positive for the disease.

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Yolo County jobseekers are invited to an in-person Job Fair
Jobseekers Invited to Job Fair

Jun 17, 2025 04:46PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County jobseekers are invited to an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodland Community College in Woodland.

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Bill Introduced to Keep Homeownership Costs Down

Jun 17, 2025 04:44PM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa of Richvale, with Democratic Congresswoman Doris Matsui of California and Republican Congresswoman Young Kim of California introduced the bipartisan Keeping Homeownership Costs Down Act (H.R. 3800) to help reduce housing costs.

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River City High Joins Elite Ranks

Jun 17, 2025 04:35PM ● By Academic Innovations News Release

For the ninth year in a row, River City High School has earned the prestigious Career Choices gold medal, joining an elite group of schools nationwide recognized for their outstanding life and career planning programs.

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Tsavo performs during Indigifest in West Sacramento on June 14.
Fourth Annual Indigifest Lively

Jun 17, 2025 04:28PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

River Walk Park in West Sacramento had a lively atmosphere June 14 with pop-up tents featuring culturally-artistic items for sale, food, resources and people of many backgrounds at the Three Sister’s Gardens fourth annual All Nations Indigifest.

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From left are Dina Villavicencio, Stephanie Boatright and Lisa Machado, mothers who lost their children to fentanyl poisoning, raising awareness through their nonprofit organizations at the third annual Fighting Fentanyl event June 14 in West Sacramento.
Reaching Out for Victory Against Fentanyl

Jun 17, 2025 04:07PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

During the third annual Fighting Fentanyl event on June 14 to spread awareness about fentanyl poisoning, more than 100 attendees enjoyed food, performances, hot rods and community resources at the Victory Outreach Church parking lot in West Sacramento.

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Here are bats emerging from the Yolo Causeway.
Bats are Back at the Yolo Causeway

Jun 17, 2025 03:26PM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Join Yolo Basin Foundation this summer on a Bat Talk and Tour from June 23 to Sept. 26.

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Co-Ed Youth League Tips Off at Golden 1

Jun 17, 2025 01:52PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Kings and Queens Rise Co-ed Youth Sports and Mentoring League, an initiative of The Center at Sierra Health Foundation’s Black Child Legacy Campaign program, launches its eighth season this week with a tip-off event hosted by league partner, the Sacramento Kings.

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California State University, Sacramento Hornets’ associate head women’s tennis coach Jack Maddocks speaks with student-athletes Mayya Gorbunova and Reese Walker during a dual match at home against Nevada in 2024
Tennis Coach Named Region’s Top Assistant

Jun 17, 2025 01:49PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento associate head women’s tennis coach Jack Maddocks was honored by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and named the Northwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year on June 10.

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Sacramento State University Soccer team gather on the field
Men’s Soccer Announces 2025 Slate

Jun 17, 2025 01:46PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento head men’s soccer coach Michael Linenberger announced June 12 an 18-match regular season schedule for 2025, a slate that includes a trio of National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament qualifiers and six opponents that finished inside the final top 100 in the end-of-season Rating Percentage Index (RPI) rankings.

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: The Spare The Air program is dedicated to measurably improving the region’s air quality and helping residents protect themselves from air pollution
New Air Quality Alert System Launched

Jun 17, 2025 10:20AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District News Release

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (Sac Metro Air District), in collaboration with the air districts of the Sacramento region, has launched a new Air Alert system for the Sacramento Region’s Spare The Air program.

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California Lottery
Sacramento Powerball® Ticket Set to Expire

Jun 13, 2025 10:58AM ● By California Lottery News Release

Claim or no claim – when you play, schools win.

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Construction Workers
Full Closure of Eastbound U.S. Highway 50 June 13-17 in West Sacramento

Jun 13, 2025 10:33AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists of the 79-hour closure as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County.

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Vision Zero Aims to Cut Traffic Accidents By 50%

Jun 11, 2025 12:08PM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento is proposing measures to cut current fatal and serious injury (FSI) traffic incidents in half by 2035 - and eventually to zero after that.

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This year’s contest received more than 100 submissions from students in kindergarten through seventh grade, representing 19 local schools across Yolo and northeastern Solano counties
Student Artists Shine in 2025 Clean Air Calendar Art Contest

Jun 11, 2025 11:38AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District Announces Winners

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