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Apply Now for CalKIDS Scholarships

Sep 30, 2025 11:41AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s the perfect time for students and families to jumpstart their year with CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training.

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How to Combat Road Rage

Sep 30, 2025 11:19AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

If you feel like aggressive drivers are everywhere, there might be some truth to it.

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How to Make the Most of Alzheimer’s Disease Breakthroughs

Sep 30, 2025 11:13AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

New research published in The Lancet as part of its Alzheimer’s Disease Series outlines strategies for integrating emerging and existing approaches for treating Alzheimer’s disease. The Lancet is a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal, founded in 1823.

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Freshmen Lead the Way for Women's Golf

Sep 30, 2025 10:21AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The California State University, Sacramento women's golf team will enter the final round of the final round of the Golfweek Red Sky Classic in 13th place after shooting 303 during the second round on Sept. 23 in Wolcott, Colorado.

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Registration Open for Republic Elite Session

Sep 30, 2025 10:16AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

This November, Republic FC is hosting its next session of the Republic Elite Development Program (RED).

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River Cats Season Ends in 4-2 Defeat

Sep 30, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Two Runs in Third Courtesy of Luis Matos and Jesus Rodriguez

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:03AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:02AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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Friday Night Lights at River City High

Sep 30, 2025 09:35AM ● By Seth Henderson

Another Season of Sports, Safety and School Spirit

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Board of Supervisors Approves 2025–2026 Budget

Sep 30, 2025 09:12AM ● By County of Yolo, Office of the County Administrator

Amid Federal Funding Reductions, Annual Budget Approved

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Landfill Launches Fall Sustainability Challenge

Sep 30, 2025 09:01AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Central Landfill (YCCL) invites the community to take part in the Fall Sustainability Challenge for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the Blue Barn Thrift Store, 44090 County Road 28H in Woodland.

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Thriving Pink Kicks Off PINKtober

Sep 30, 2025 08:40AM ● By Leslie Hunter

Thriving Pink invites the community to join its annual Walk & Thrive event from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Northstar Park Pond in Davis.

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Planting Now for 30 Years from Now

Sep 30, 2025 08:36AM ● By Seth Henderson

Environmental Internship at River City High by way of Grants

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‘Imagine This…’ Student Writing Competition Underway

Sep 29, 2025 05:20PM ● By California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom News Release

Aspiring young authors with great stories to share about agriculture are encouraged to enter the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom’s annual “Imagine this...” Story Writing Contest.

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West Sacramento Foundation Grant Accepting Applications

Sep 29, 2025 05:12PM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

The Yolo Community Foundation has announced that the West Sacramento Foundation Grant is now open.

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Local Bar and Grill Reopens with New Owners

Sep 29, 2025 05:07PM ● By Seth Henderson

West Sac Sports Bar and Grill Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Under New Ownership

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Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

Sep 23, 2025 04:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

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Lost, Found and Returned

Sep 23, 2025 03:14PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Local Kayaker behind ‘American River Lost & Found’

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Another Tuleyome Tale!

Sep 23, 2025 02:09PM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Getting Up Close and Personal with Alkali Milkvetch

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Bridge Repair on South River Road Underway

Sep 23, 2025 01:58PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Bridge Repair on South River Road Underway

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Get Lost in the Local Arts of West Sacramento

Sep 23, 2025 01:36PM ● By Seth Henderson

At Gallery 1075, located at 1075 W. Capitol Ave., artwork from West Sacramento Art Guild members hangs in the gallery.

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Council Approves Homelessness Program Changes

Sep 23, 2025 01:16PM ● By John McCallum

The abrupt closure of a regional organization addressing homelessness has forced the City of West Sacramento to take a similarly abrupt step to continue those services locally.

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Meals on Wheels Reflects on 50th Anniversary

Sep 23, 2025 11:26AM ● By Meals on Wheels Yolo County Press Release

From good-hearted parishioners making meals for a few dozen seniors in a small kitchen at St. John’s Church of Christ in Woodland to an institutional meal production facility now nourishing more than 1,200 older adults throughout Yolo County and hundreds more regionally, Meals on Wheels Yolo County (MOW Yolo) has consistently been rooted in community support and service.

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Applause for Literary Award Winners

Sep 23, 2025 11:07AM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards

Seven awardees will be recognized at the “100 Years of Writing Excellence in Sacramento” Gala on Oct. 18, when the California Writers Club Sacramento hits its century mark and celebrates at North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks.

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SMUD Offers Heat Pump Rebates

Sep 23, 2025 09:39AM ● By SMUD News Release

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and its customers have achieved a major clean-energy milestone for the Sacramento region.

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September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 22, 2025 01:35PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

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Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sep 22, 2025 01:28PM ● By Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation News Release

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Hastings Joins Republic FC as Partnerships Vice President

Sep 22, 2025 01:22PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

As preparations for Republic Stadium at the Railyards are in full swing, the club announced the addition of Brian Hastings to its executive team on Aug. 28.

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Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

Sep 22, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week.

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Butler Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Sep 22, 2025 12:30PM ● By Athletics News Release

Major League Baseball announced that Lawrence Butler has been named the Athletics’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Annual Brain Health Forum Open to Everyone

Sep 17, 2025 08:50AM ● By Kevin Ruse

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know how hard it can be to navigate daily life, let alone think about long-term plans.

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Sacramento-Area New Home Sales Continued

Sep 16, 2025 04:43PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Moving Upward in August, North State BIA Reports

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Annual Festival Brings Diverse Flavors to Davis

Sep 16, 2025 03:26PM ● By Davis Odd Fellows News Release

The 11th annual "Taste of Davis and Yolo" is being held at the Odd Fellows Lodge at 415 2nd St. in downtown Davis on Sunday, Sept. 28, 6 to 8 p.m.

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