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River City High Earns Gold Medal Again

May 29, 2024 11:00AM ● By Academic Innovations News Release

River City High is a Shining Example of Student Success, Exceeding State Averages and Standards in Test Scores and Graduation Rate

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West Sacramento Community Academy Praised

May 29, 2024 10:55AM ● By Angela Underwood

While Many Groups Can Say They Graduated in 2024, Only a Few Can Claim They Are The First Graduating Class of a Select Group

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Fallen Officer Honored

May 29, 2024 10:50AM ● By Angela Underwood, photos by Angela Underwood

Mayor Martha Guererro and Councilwoman Quirinao Orozco Honored the Life of Officer James H. McKnight, Who Lost His Life in the Line of Duty Serving West Sacramento in 1990

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Help Prevent Fentanyl Fatalities by Being Aware

May 28, 2024 11:52AM ● By Carol Feineman

The Third Annual “Fighting Fentanyl” Fentanyl Awareness Event Will Be on June 1

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Volunteers Honored with DOVIA Awards

May 23, 2024 02:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Bill Taylor

The Nonprofit Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) Honored 23 Volunteers From Communities Throughout Sacramento County and Yolo County

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2024-25 School Calendar Year Proposed

May 23, 2024 02:39PM ● By Angela Underwood

Interim Superintendent of Human Resources Farah Ubaidullah Presented the School Board Trustees and Superintendent Edith Hildreth With Two Choices

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Big Day of Giving Big Deal

May 23, 2024 01:49PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Local Nonprofit Organizations Were Big Winners in the May 7 Big Day of Giving

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Rock the Block Builds Community

May 23, 2024 01:43PM ● By Angela Underwood

The City and Nonprofit Organization Have Partnered Again for the Third Year, Bringing in More Than 400 Volunteers Who are Ready to Give 2,800 Hours of Service

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Honoring General Bud Anderson

May 23, 2024 11:15AM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

On May 17, World War II Triple Ace Brigadier General Clarence E "Bud" Anderson Passed Away in His Home Peacefully

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Alice Astafan Shares Her Story

May 23, 2024 10:33AM ● By Annie Kerr

Retired Major General Highlights Achievements (and Challenges) in New Memoir

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California Capital Airshow Welcomes Back Thunderbirds

May 21, 2024 10:35AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Team Will Be at this Year’s California Capital Airshow Lineup

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Sacramento International Airport Opens Call for Artists

May 02, 2024 10:11AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County of Sacramento is Now Inviting Artists and Artist Teams to Submit Their Qualifications for Four Major Public Art Projects at SMF

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 01, 2024 09:34AM ● By Scott Knight, The Jason Foundation

Since 1949, Mental Health America and its Affiliates Across the Country Have Led the Observance of May as Mental Health Awareness Month

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Salmon Poisoning Disease Warning Given to Dog Owners

Apr 26, 2024 02:12PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Salmon Poisoning Disease is a Potentially Fatal Condition Seen Only in Dogs

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Yolo County is Working to Empower Socially Disadvantaged Farmworkers

Apr 03, 2024 12:06PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is deeply committed to supporting and empowering socially disadvantaged local farm workers

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Vegan Chef Challenge Lands in Yolo County

Apr 03, 2024 11:42AM ● By Vegan Outreach News Release

The inaugural Yolo County Vegan Chef Challenge is here for the entire month of April

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Nonprofit Sector Report Released

Apr 03, 2024 11:19AM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

The Yolo Community Foundation’s 2024 State of the Yolo Nonprofit Sector report showed that growth in nonprofit organizations’ expenses outpaced growth in revenues again last year

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Yolo Community Foundation Scholarship Applications Due April 5

Mar 26, 2024 01:41PM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

Scholarships of up to $10,000 are available for Yolo County students with a wide range of attributes and experiences

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Empowering Our Community to Be the One

Mar 26, 2024 12:21PM ● By Yolo County Child Abuse Prevention Council

As we enter Child Abuse Prevention Month, it is essential to recognize both the progress we've made as a community and the work that lies ahead in safeguarding our children

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City of West Sacramento Approves Study Contract for Enterprise Bridge Project

Mar 26, 2024 11:59AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The City of West Sacramento has taken a significant step forward in enhancing economic growth and mobility in the region

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Protect Yourself and Your Children Against Measles Before International Travel

Mar 26, 2024 11:52AM ● By County of Yolo News Release

The number of people infected with measles has increased worldwide as a result of fewer people receiving recommended vaccines amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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California Duck Days: A Youth and Family Nature Festival!

Mar 26, 2024 11:49AM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Yolo Basin Foundation is hosting California Duck Days, Northern California’s wetlands and wildlife festival, on Saturday, April 27th

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West Sacramento News Briefs 3-22-24

Mar 19, 2024 11:16AM ● By MPG Staff

West Sacramento Repair Cafe, Yolo County Strategic Plan and Carlos Reales Dominguez

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Reparations Would Cost Taxpayers $2.8 Trillion

Mar 13, 2024 10:00AM ● By Pacific Research Institute News Release

Reparations would cost taxpayers $2.8 trillion, push 1.84 million additional people to leave California over 5 years, and increase the tax burden for the average household by 54 percent

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Regional Business Broadband Master Plan

Mar 12, 2024 10:51AM ● By Valley Vision News Release

Valley Vision has Received Grant from U.S. Economic Development Administration to Create Roadmap for Areas in Sacramento, Sutter, Yuba, and Yolo counties

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Free Tire Recycling Event in Esparto

Mar 11, 2024 05:23PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

On March 13, between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Yolo County will be hosting a free tire recycling event at the Esparto Convenience Center

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Bridge Construction to Close US 50 in West Sacramento Overnights Feb. 28-March 1

Feb 27, 2024 04:01PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

A section of US-50 will be temporarily closed overnight on Wednesday, February 28 and early Friday morning, March 1 for construction of the Sycamore Trail Pedestrian Overcrossing

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Important Election Update

Feb 13, 2024 12:31PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

Yolo County Elections is Committed to Ensuring Transparency and Accuracy in all Election-Related Information

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Suspects in Custody After Assault on 6th and F

Feb 13, 2024 12:28PM ● By West Sacramento Police Department News Release

Two Suspects Were Taken into Custody

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Woodland Opera House Unleashes Disney Magic, Music, and Legacy!

Feb 13, 2024 12:22PM ● By Woodland Opera House News Release

Jennifer Goldman, D.D.S and Amy Thu Tran, D.D.S. present Disney’s Descendants: The Musical

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Elections Office to Begin Accepting Vote-by-Mail Ballots for Presidential Primary Election

Feb 13, 2024 12:19PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

Starting February 12, 2024, the Elections Office Will Begin to Process Vote-by-Mail Ballot Return Identification Envelopes

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Yolo County Children's Alliance Empowers Families with Free Tax Assistance

Feb 13, 2024 12:14PM ● By Yolo County Children's Alliance News Release

Families in Yolo County with a Household Income of Less than $66,000 Can Qualify

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Yolo County Offers Unemployment Do’s and Don'ts Webinar for Employers

Feb 13, 2024 12:01PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

This Webinar Will Specifically Address Crucial Topics Relevant to Employers Dealing with Unemployment

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Learn About the Criminal Justice System At the District Attorney’s Citizens Academy

Feb 13, 2024 11:50AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Applications Are Now Being Accepted for the Annual Yolo County District Attorney Citizens Academy

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West Sacramento Hosts Annual Police Awards

Feb 13, 2024 11:43AM ● By Michele Townsend

The West Sacramento Police Department Held their Annual Awards Dinner to Honor the Outstanding Work that West Sacramento’s Finest Did in 2023

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