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Water Forum Receives $333,000 for Salmon Habitat

Dec 02, 2025 04:42PM ● By Water Forum News Release

The Water Forum has received a $333,000 grant from the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) to plan the next generation of rearing habitat improvements for young salmon and steelhead on the lower American River.

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Society For the Blind Receives $10,000 From Maximus Foundation

Dec 02, 2025 04:31PM ● By Maximus Foundation News Release

Society for the Blind in Sacramento has been named a 2025 grant awardee from the Maximus Foundation and will receive $10,000 to deepen its impact and scale solutions for people living with low vision or blindness.

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Sacramento Superior Court Hosts Adoption Day Event

Dec 02, 2025 01:00PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court finalized and celebrated the adoptions of children from foster care on Adoption Day, Nov. 15.

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Ph.D. Candidates Discuss Blue Orchard Bee Research

Dec 02, 2025 09:45AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Lexie Martin and Abigail Lehner, two doctoral candidates in the University of California, Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, presented their research at the Orchard Bee Association’s recent annual meeting at Woodinville, Washington.

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Make it Happen for Yolo County Receives $10,000 Grant

Dec 01, 2025 05:15PM ● By Make it Happen for Yolo County News Release

Funds Help Address Furniture Poverty Among Teens and Adults

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Animal Services Launches Pet Food Donation Drive

Dec 01, 2025 04:56PM ● By County of Yolo, Office of the County Administrator News Release

As many local families face financial strain and reductions of SNAP benefits, Yolo County Animal Services (YCAS) is launching a countywide pet food donation program to help ensure that pets stay healthy, fed and with the families who love them.

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Mounsombath Proud to Serve

Dec 01, 2025 04:44PM ● By By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach

A Sailor’s Path to a Navy Warship

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Santa is Coming to Town

Dec 01, 2025 04:34PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The West Sacramento Fire Department and the West Sacramento Firefighter’s Association are gearing up for the annual Santa Run, bringing holiday cheer to neighborhoods across the city.

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Twin Brothers Win at BJJ Tour U.S. Open

Nov 25, 2025 09:32AM ● By MPG Staff

Brothers Represent Sacramento Region with Apex Predator MMA

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‘Passion For PAWS’ Feeds Furry Friends

Nov 24, 2025 03:47PM ● By Meals on Wheels Yolo County News Release

The “Passion For PAWS” pet food and supplies drive is ongoing across Yolo County through Dec. 31, supporting local food insecure seniors and their furry companions, as part of Meals on Wheels Yolo County’s (MOW Yolo’s) ongoing Meals on Wheels Pets and Well Seniors Program (PAWS).

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Operation Vigilance Finds 95% of Registered Sex Offenders in Compliance

Nov 24, 2025 03:44PM ● By Yolo County District Attorney News Release

On Nov. 18 and 19, Yolo County law enforcement conducted compliance checks and address verifications on more than 300 registered sex offenders.

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The Sycamore Trail Overpass, a nearly two-mile multimodal trail, now connects the northern and southern parts of West Sacramento, encouraging active transportation and a direct route to schools, sports fields and destinations previously blocked by the freeway

Council Approves Bryte Park Land Purchase Agreement

Nov 24, 2025 03:39PM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento’s long-proposed renovations to its “most heavily used and programmed park” took another step toward realization at the Nov. 19 City Council meeting.

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Operations Launch at Big Notch Project

Nov 24, 2025 03:34PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Expanding Critical Salmon Habitat

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Jingle All the Way to Santa’s Village

Nov 24, 2025 03:30PM ● By Seth Henderson

New Holiday Experience on River Fox Train Unveiled

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Yolo County Board of Education Appoints New Trustee

Nov 24, 2025 03:22PM ● By Yolo County Office of Education News Release

Julián Muñoz Will Serve in Appointed Role Through December 2026

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Celebrating a Community Choir

Nov 24, 2025 03:13PM ● By Seth Henderson

River City Chorale Celebrates 50 Years in the Sacramento Region

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Community Foundation Partners with Health Net

Nov 24, 2025 03:01PM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation has activated its Sacramento Region Emergency Relief Fund in response to an urgent and immediate community crisis.

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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A Push of a Button, A Gift of Hope

Nov 24, 2025 02:36PM ● By Ornella Rossi and photos by Ornella Rossi

With holiday shoppers looking on, community leaders and nonprofit representatives gathered Nov. 21 at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville to cut the ribbon on the annual Light the World Giving Machines

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Downtown Ice Rink Open for 33rd Season

Nov 24, 2025 02:23PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink, presented by Dignity Health, is now open through Jan. 19.

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UC Davis Athletics Unveils ‘Aggie Ascent’

Nov 24, 2025 02:08PM ● By MPG Staff

A Visionary Facilities Master Plan for the Next Era

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Sacramento State Softball Signs Six Players

Nov 24, 2025 02:03PM ● By MPG Staff

2026-27 Recruiting Class

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Vitiello Earns Third Consecutive Nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year

Nov 24, 2025 01:59PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced the finalists for the 2025 individual league awards on Nov. 14.

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Holiday Travel Ramps Up at SMF

Nov 24, 2025 01:23PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is preparing for another busy holiday travel season, with passenger volumes expected to exceed last year’s totals.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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Yolo County Central Landfill Thanksgiving Closure and Sustainable Tips

Nov 20, 2025 10:11AM ● By Yolo County Office of the County Administrator News Release

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, landfill staff encourage residents to be mindful of food waste.

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Honoring Service, Strength and Heritage

Nov 19, 2025 11:03AM ● By John Williams, Chairman, United Auburn Indian Community

Each November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the traditions, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country.

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Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Nov 18, 2025 02:21PM ● By Gary Zavoral

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need.

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Comcast and the Sportsman Channel Bring Veterans Day Event

Hunt.Fish.Feed. for the First Time in West Sacramento

Nov 18, 2025 10:06AM ● By Outdoor Sportsman Group News Release

Comcast and the Sportsman Channel Bring Veterans Day Event to Yolo County

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National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child

Nov 18, 2025 09:31AM ● By Samaritan’s Purse News Release

The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country.

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Save Mart Launches Hunger Relief Campaign

Nov 18, 2025 09:08AM ● By The Save Mart Companies News Release

Holiday food drive delivers 100% of donations to local food banks, first distribution before Christmas

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Turkey Trots and Table Spreads

Nov 17, 2025 01:10PM ● By MPG Staff

Ways to Celebrate this Thanksgiving

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Yolo County Hosts 14th Annual Human Milk Drive to Support Infants in Need

Nov 14, 2025 12:59PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) proudly announces the 14th Annual Human Milk Drive to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 600 A St. in Davis.

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