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RCHS Productions Marks 10 Years

Mar 09, 2026 05:24PM ● By RCHS Productions News Release

RCHS Productions, the student-driven theatre and filmmaking program at River City High School, is celebrating the conclusion of its 10th anniversary season with an ambitious new production of “Carousel,” the classic musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein.

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Braille Production Program

Braille Production Program Supports Local Business

Mar 09, 2026 03:37PM ● By Society for the Blind News Release

Nonprofit Society for the Blind in Sacramento is encouraging local businesses and organizations to produce materials in braille for their blind and low vision clients through its braille production program.

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BurnBot Wins National Award

Mar 09, 2026 03:13PM ● By Verizon News Release

Verizon announced the winners of the 2025 Community Disaster Resilience Prize on March 5 at Cal Expo.

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California Gaming Association

Cardrooms File Lawsuits Over New Regulations

Mar 09, 2026 01:26PM ● By The California Gaming Association News Release

The lawsuits seek to block the regulations from taking effect and asks the court to invalidate the rules as unlawful.

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Magic Show to Benefit Children

Mar 09, 2026 01:11PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Carmichael-based magicians Dale and Elaine Lorzo are taking their magic to the Sacramento Scottish Rite, 6151 H St., on April 17 for a Kids Carnival and Magic Show fundraiser benefiting children’s communication.

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Statewide Snowpack Remains Below Average Despite February Boost

Mar 09, 2026 11:21AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently conducted the third snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 28 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 11 inches, which is 47 percent of average for this location.

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CalHR Named Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner

Mar 09, 2026 10:59AM ● By California Department of Human Resources News Release

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has been named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner for strengths development. The award recognizes organizations that create workplace cultures that help people do their best work.

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help wanted jobs

California Comment on NFIB’s Latest Jobs Report

Mar 09, 2026 10:55AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

National numbers not reflective of state’s below national average on optimism

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The Friends of California Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month

Mar 03, 2026 12:26PM ● By The Friends of California Archives News Release

The Friends of California Archives joins in the March celebration of Women’s History Month, paying tribute to the contributions of California women – from the famous to the forgotten.

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League of Women Voters Holds Affordable Housing Forum

Mar 03, 2026 11:27AM ● By Jessica Smith, League of Women Voters of Yolo County

The League of Women Voters of Yolo County (LWVYC) will hold its public forum “Affordable Housing: How do We Get it Built?” on Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 to 8:3O p.m., at the Woodland Community and Senior Center, 2001 East St. The doors will open at 6:10 p.m.

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Rock the Block Expands, Opens Applications

Mar 02, 2026 05:05PM ● By Rock the Block West Sacramento News Release

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento recently announced the opening of the application period for Rock the Block West Sacramento, a two-day community revitalization initiative designed to deliver essential home repairs and beautification improvements for qualified homeowners.

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Grant to Address Furniture Poverty

Mar 02, 2026 04:53PM ● By Make it Happen for Yolo County News Release

The Beneto Foundation has granted $20,000 to local nonprofit Make It Happen for Yolo County to help sustain and expand the organization that addresses furniture poverty among Yolo County’s underserved teens and young adults as they transition into independent living.

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New Report Exposes ‘Indefensible Waste’ in Prison Budget

Mar 02, 2026 01:01PM ● By Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) News Release

CURB Calls for at least 5 More Closures to Reduce State Deficit

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A drone view of the Bethany Reservoir

Governor Newsom Launches Most Ambitious Water Plan in California History

Mar 02, 2026 12:56PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 25 the formal launch of the California Water Plan 2028, marking the start of a multi-year effort to modernize statewide water planning in response to climate-driven extremes and long-term water reliability challenges.

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55-Hour Lane Reduction Scheduled for Eastbound US 50/I-5 Interchange in Downtown Sacramento

Feb 25, 2026 04:05PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Lanes #3 and #4 Closed at US 50/I-5 Interchange

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Offer Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train

Feb 24, 2026 11:51AM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

For the third consecutive year, the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are offering spirited rides aboard the Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train on March 14 and 15.

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Aguiar-Curry Unveils COMPETE Act to Update California Antitrust Laws

Feb 23, 2026 05:01PM ● By Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry News Release

Supporters say clearer laws will strengthen competition, affordability and economic growth

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Sutter Health Park and River Cats Inducted into Partnership for Quality Living Hall of Honor

Feb 23, 2026 04:54PM ● By Partnership for Quality Living News Release

Sutter Health Park and the Sacramento River Cats are being inducted into the Partnership for Quality Living Hall of Honor.

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Renegade Orchestra Coming to Davis

Feb 23, 2026 04:50PM ● By Renegade Orchestra News Release

The Beauty of a Symphony, the Soul of a Rock Band

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Meals on Wheels Yolo County (MOW Yolo) announced the retirement of Joy Cohan as Executive Director

Executive Director Joy Cohan to Retire April 3

Feb 23, 2026 04:46PM ● By Meals on Wheels Yolo County News Release

It is with deep gratitude and warm congratulations that Meals on Wheels Yolo County (MOW Yolo) announced the retirement of Joy Cohan as Executive Director of MOW Yolo, effective April 3.

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Council Approves Bryte Park

Feb 23, 2026 04:44PM ● By John McCallum

Project contracts focused on West Sacramento’s drinking water supply and a major city park were the two largest among seven Consent Agenda items unanimously passed by the City Council at its Feb. 18 meeting.

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Book Festival Returns in April

Feb 23, 2026 03:55PM ● By Sacramento Book Festival News Release

The festival will feature over 200 local authors, selling books for people of all ages, performing readings, participating in panels and introducing themselves to Sacramento readers.

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United Ways Host Nonpartisan Gubernatorial Forum

Feb 23, 2026 03:35PM ● By United Way News Release

Nine United Way chapters across the state of California are bringing qualified candidates for governor to Sacramento on March 23 for the United Way Nonpartisan Gubernatorial Forum: Voices of Californians.

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National Summit on Volunteer Engagement Comes to Sacramento

Feb 23, 2026 03:20PM ● By Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) News Release

Professionals who work with volunteers are invited to gather in California’s beautiful capital city this spring for the 2026 National Summit on Volunteer Engagement, hosted by the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE). The Summit takes place March 18 to 20 at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova.

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Attorney General Bonta

Bonta Finalizes Cardroom Regulations Banning Lawful Games

Feb 23, 2026 01:48PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The California Gaming Association recently condemned new regulations by Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Bureau of Gambling Control (Bureau) that prohibit long-approved blackjack-style and player-dealer games, slashing licensed cardroom revenues by more than half.

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this year’s officers and directors

Homebuilder Association Installs 2026 Officers and Directors

Feb 23, 2026 01:36PM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

The North State Building Industry Association (BIA), representing the homebuilding industry in the greater Sacramento region, recently installed its officers and directors for 2026 and recognized six individuals for outstanding service promoting homeownership at an event attended by nearly 500 industry leaders at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Sacramento.

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CDFW Announce Meghan Hertel as New Director

CDFW Announce Meghan Hertel as New Director

Feb 23, 2026 01:00PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is thrilled to announce that Meghan Hertel has officially been sworn in as Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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West Sacramento Launches Public Art Strategic Plan to Enhance Public Art Across City

Feb 20, 2026 10:28AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The City of West Sacramento is excited to launch the Public Art Strategic Plan. This plan is a new initiative to enhance how public art is experienced and funded across the city.

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researcher collecting fossils

What's Up with Dinosaur Forelimbs?

Feb 20, 2026 09:15AM ● By UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology News Release

Research associate and dinosaur researcher Tracy Thomson of the UC Davis Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences will give a talk on Feb. 21 during the 15th annual Biodiversity Museum Day.

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Apply to Sell Fireworks this Summer

Feb 16, 2026 03:56PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Is your non-profit organization interested in selling fireworks this season?

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Yolo County Opens Candidate Nomination Period for June 2026 Primary

Feb 16, 2026 03:50PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Elections Office announced the candidate nomination filing period for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election has opened as of Feb. 9.

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Learn about the Criminal Justice System at the Yolo County District Attorney’s Citizens Academy

Feb 16, 2026 03:46PM ● By Yolo County District Attorney News Release

Applications Now Being Accepted

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Green and Gold Kick off 2026 with Community Spirit

Feb 16, 2026 03:42PM ● By Athletics News Release

The new year is here, and so is a fresh chapter for the Green & Gold.

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Art Show Celebrates Women's History Month

Feb 16, 2026 03:31PM ● By MPG Staff

Gallery 1075 is holding their annual Women's History Month Art Show from 6 to 8 p.m. March 12 at the West Sacramento Community Center Thursday.

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Jobseekers Invited to Countywide Job Fair

Feb 16, 2026 03:28PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County jobseekers are invited to an in-person Job Fair taking place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23 at the Veterans Memorial Center, 203 East 14th St. in Davis.

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