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Salamanders
Two California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection

Jun 15, 2026 11:12AM ● By Center for Biological Diversity News Release

The Center for Biological Diversity has scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026.

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driving
The Best Game Plan? Getting Everyone Home Safely

Jun 15, 2026 09:59AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA, MADD and Waymo remind soccer fans to plan safe rides home during the World Cup tournament

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Join SacRT in West Sacramento June 10 for the Downtown Riverfront Streetcar Workshop

Jun 09, 2026 12:05PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

SacRT is inviting community members to attend a public workshop tomorrow night, Wednesday, June 10 to learn about the Downtown Riverfront Streetcar Project and share feedback as planning continues.

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Victoria Zimmerle Appointed as First 5 Yolo Commission CEO

Jun 08, 2026 03:22PM ● By First 5 Yolo News Release

The First 5 Yolo Commission announced the appointment of Victoria Zimmerle as the agency’s new chief executive officer (CEO) effective July 12, following the retirement announcement of longtime CEO Gina Daleiden.

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Workforce Innovation Board Seeks Members

Jun 08, 2026 03:14PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board (WIB) is seeking local business representatives to join its 23-member board, which is charged with convening partners and providing policy, planning and oversight for local and regional workforce development initiatives under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

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Portuguese Picnic Returns to San Pedro Park

Jun 08, 2026 03:05PM ● By San Pedro Festa News Release

The annual San Pedro Festa (Portuguese Picnic) will be celebrating its annual fundraiser Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28 at San Pedro Park in West Sacramento, formerly known as Bryte.

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Community Unites for 'Fighting Fentanyl'

Jun 08, 2026 02:54PM ● By Khushi Salgia, photos by Khushi Salgia

Families and Vintage Car Clubs Stand in Solidarity to Fight a Growing National Crisis

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Summer Reading Program Underway

Jun 02, 2026 10:51AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Library’s annual Summer Reading Program is underway as of June 1 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 15.

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Council Adopts Policy Limiting Immigration Enforcement Cooperation

Jun 02, 2026 10:44AM ● By John McCallum

The city of West Sacramento has made its approach to assisting federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in their immigration control measures crystal clear — and that is not to assist unless legally required.

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Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration Awaits

Jun 02, 2026 10:41AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The City of West Sacramento invites the community to attend the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bridgeway Lake Community Park, 3650 Southport Parkway.

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flag colelction drive
SAFE Employees Run Third Annual Flag Collection Drive Through June

Jun 01, 2026 12:34PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Coinciding with Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day in June, SAFE Credit Union employees are holding their third annual U.S. Flag collection drive through Tuesday, June 30.

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Individual Volunteer of the Year
Service Above Self

May 27, 2026 10:02AM ● By Ornella Rossi

DOVIA Awards Celebrate Local Volunteers

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dog
All You Need is Pets

May 27, 2026 09:23AM ● By Chris Ching, photos by Chris Ching

The Spirit of Fallen Hero Shines on at Animal Care Faire

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Yolo County Urges Residents to Report Potentially Infested Grape Plants Purchased at Costco

May 27, 2026 09:11AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Agricultural Commissioner Humberto Izquierdo is urging residents to take immediate precautions after the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter was detected on grape plants sold at Sacramento area Costco stores, including the Woodland store.

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Yolo Philanthropy Breakfast Brings Community Together

May 27, 2026 09:09AM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

More than 150 community members gathered at Hotel Winters for Yolo Community Foundation’s annual Yolo Philanthropy Breakfast, a morning dedicated to connection, learning and collective impact across Yolo County.

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Yolo Crisis Nursery Named District 4 Nonprofit of the Year

May 27, 2026 09:04AM ● By Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry News Release

Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) has named Yolo Crisis Nursery the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 4, recognizing the organization’s exceptional service to children and families and its lasting impact across Yolo County.

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Four Years of Fighting Fentanyl

May 27, 2026 08:46AM ● By Abbey Wicks

Community event continues to raise awareness, offer resources

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West Sacramento Celebrates Growth

May 27, 2026 08:41AM ● By Abbey Wicks

Members of the West Sacramento community filed into a bustling City Hall on Thursday, May 21 as Athletics mascot Stomper paraded around the room, stopping to take photos with law enforcement and city officials.

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small business
NFIB Details Weakening in the Labor Market

May 26, 2026 07:19PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released their April Jobs Report showing a softening in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.2 points to 100.4.

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April New Home Sales Rebound from March, North State BIA Reports

May 26, 2026 07:06PM ● By North State BIA News Release

After two straight below-average months, new home sales in the greater Sacramento area showed a modest rebound in April, the North State Building Industry Association (BIA) reported today.

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safe driving
Drivers Encouraged to Embrace Safe Driving This Summer

May 26, 2026 06:09PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

Summer driving brings increased risks, but safe choices can save lives

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Fan Favorite Monster Jam truck
Monster Jam Trucks to Bring Full-Throttle Entertainment to Sacramento

May 26, 2026 05:52PM ● By MPG Staff

With its massive custom-built trucks and world champion drivers, the live motorsport event Monster Jam comes roaring back into Golden 1 Center with two shows Saturday, Aug. 15 and one Sunday, Aug. 16.

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Local Author Visits West Sac Schools

May 19, 2026 12:03PM ● By MPG Staff

Local author Enrique Baeza visited West Sacramento’s Westfield Village and Elkhorn Village elementary schools on May 13 to read his debut book “That Environmental Crusader Could Be Me” to students and hand out free copies.

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Sacramento Region Celebrates Signing of Water Forum 2050 Agreement

May 19, 2026 10:24AM ● By Sacramento Water Forum News Release

Landmark regional agreement advances water reliability and protection of the Lower American River in a changing climate

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Blue Star Museums Offer Free Admission to Military and Families

May 19, 2026 10:03AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Eight Sacramento area museums are participating in Blue Star Museums to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day on Sept. 7.

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Senior Fair Offers Health, Help and Fun

May 15, 2026 10:56AM ● By MPG Staff

The 12th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair will return Saturday, June 20, at the Wyndham Sacramento Northeast Hotel, offering older adults and caregivers access to health information, community services and live entertainment.

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Council Spends Almost $10 Million on Two Land Purchases

May 12, 2026 10:34AM ● By John McCallum

The City Council has authorized staff to move ahead with spending $9.6 million to acquire property for future development at two separate locations in West Sacramento.

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California Department of Pesticide Regulation
California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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Sacramento Man Granted Parole for 1995 Murder

May 04, 2026 05:43PM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

On April 29, Board of Parole Hearings commissioners granted parole to Michael Todd.

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West Sacramento Murderer Denied Parole

May 04, 2026 05:36PM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

On April 28 convicted murderer Douglas Bentley was denied parole for the ninth time by a two-commissioner panel of the Board of Parole Hearings.

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Yolo County Launches Climate Action Dashboard

Apr 28, 2026 09:21AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Invites Community to Help Achieve Resilience Goals

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Make It Happen Receives $20,000 to Expand Outreach

Apr 28, 2026 09:18AM ● By Make it Happen for Yolo County News Release

The Walter S. Johnson Foundation has granted $20,000 to local nonprofit Make It Happen for Yolo County to increase its partnerships and create a sustainable outreach program that will expand its ability to serve Yolo County youth for years to come.

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Rain or Shine, Our Staff is Saving Lives

Apr 27, 2026 05:42PM ● By Visions In Education News Release

At Visions in Education, our commitment to serving students goes hand in hand with supporting the communities around us.

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buses
Transit Connect Now Available, ZipPass Retiring June 15

Apr 27, 2026 12:09PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding riders that its new mobile ticketing app, Transit Connect, is now available and will fully replace the ZipPass app effective Monday, June 15. Transit Connect offers riders a smarter, simpler, and more secure way to purchase, store and activate fare products for SacRT.

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School Teacher–Leader Career Fair
2026 Education Career Fair Set for May 2

Apr 22, 2026 08:37AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

More Than Two Dozen Districts and Charters Participating

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