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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Announces Literacy Moonshot

Jan 26, 2026 04:40PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

Most Expansive Effort in California History to Achieve Reading by Third Grade

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DWR Finalizes Best Practices to Address Subsidence

Jan 26, 2026 04:29PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

Local groundwater agencies are getting a new resource to add to their water management toolkit – the Best Management Practices for Land Subsidence document newly released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).

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Aerospace Museum Awarding Aviation Scholarships

Jan 26, 2026 04:19PM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

Thanks to the generosity of its major donors, the Aerospace Museum of California is proud to announce the return of its Private Pilot License (PPL) Scholarship Program.

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Decoding the Woolly Bear

Jan 26, 2026 04:15PM ● By UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology News Release

A UC Davis entomologist reflects on four decades of research at Bodega

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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Students in California Struggling Most with Math

Jan 05, 2026 05:48PM ● By Find a Super Tutor News Release

Education recruitment agency Find a Super Tutor investigated the subjects that students in the US are struggling with the most.

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School Board Reorganizes Officers for New Year

Dec 30, 2025 09:40AM ● By Washington Unified School District News Release

During the Dec. 18, 2025, Special Board of Education Meeting, the Washington Unified School District (WUSD) Board of Trustees conducted their annual reorganization to determine new officers and committee assignments for 2026.

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Board Approves School Resource Officer

Dec 30, 2025 09:30AM ● By Washington Unified School District News Release

At a Dec. 18 meeting, the Washington Unified School District Board of Trustees approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Washington Unified School District and the City of West Sacramento.

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Sacramento Region Community Foundation Offers More Than 40 Scholarships

Dec 29, 2025 05:29PM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships are Awarded Annually

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A CalKIDS Laptop Giveaway winner smiles after receiving a new HP Chromebook
CalKIDS Expands Access to Education Resources

Dec 29, 2025 04:12PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training, awarded laptops to eight families across Sacramento and California as part of a statewide initiative to expand access to essential learning tools and increase awareness of the CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts available.

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Start 2026 Strong by Claiming Your CalKIDS Scholarship

Dec 23, 2025 11:56AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As the year comes to a close and families begin setting goals for the year ahead, California is reaffirming its commitment to young people through CalKIDS, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program.

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Enhanced Aviation Program Coming to Sacramento City College

Dec 16, 2025 12:05PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Representative Ami Bera gathered with leaders of the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento County and regional aviation on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Modern Aviation Terminal Building to recognize Sacramento City College’s (SCC) progress toward becoming an enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).

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Torrence Powell Selected as Chancellor of Los Rios Community College District

Dec 16, 2025 11:37AM ● By Los Rios Community College District News Release

Dr. Torence Powell has been selected as the next Chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District.

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750,000 CalKIDS Scholarships Awarded

Dec 09, 2025 09:02AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Launched in 2022, CalKIDS provides scholarships worth up to $1,500 for eligible public-school students and up to $175 in scholarships for every child born in California on or after July 1, 2022.

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Gandara Named WUSD's Director II of Facilities, Construction and Planning

Dec 08, 2025 06:23PM ● By Washington Unified School District News Release

Washington Unified School District (WUSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Gandara as the new Washington Unified School Director II, Facilities, Construction and Planning, effective last Wednesday.

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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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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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Students Show Continued Increase in Academic Achievement

Nov 24, 2025 02:49PM ● By MPG Staff

Chronic Absenteeism Continues to Fall

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Washington Middle College High School was awarded gold as one of America’s Best Schools
Students Graduate Prepared and College Bound

Nov 18, 2025 09:58AM ● By Seth Henderson

School Receives Golden Accolades from National Organization

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Yolo County Office of Education to Appoint Board Member at Nov. 18 Meeting

Nov 17, 2025 01:34PM ● By Yolo County Office of Education News Release

Candidates to be considered to fill Trustee Area 5 Vacancy to the Yolo County Board of Education

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Lifting Students Back Up

Nov 12, 2025 09:56AM ● By Seth Henderson

Yolo High School’s Goal to Prepare Students for Life After High School

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Tuleyome Offers Certified California Naturalist Course

Nov 04, 2025 03:16PM ● By Tuleyome News Release

Tuleyome, the expert organization on the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, is offering a Certified California Naturalist course in early 2026.

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UC Davis Professor Honored for Citrus Pest Research

Oct 29, 2025 11:48AM ● By UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

UC Davis Distinguished Professor Walter Leal recently received an award from the citrus research organization, Fundecitrus, São Paulo, Brazil, in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to citriculture,” emphasizing his work on the Asian citrus psyllid and a Lepidopteran pest named “bicho furão” (citrus fruit borer).

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A Freshman’s First, A Senior’s Last

Oct 28, 2025 04:46PM ● By Seth Henderson

‘Full Circle Moment’ for River City High Homecoming

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Board of Education Seeks Replacement

Oct 28, 2025 03:25PM ● By Yolo County Office of Education News Release

Search Follows Trustee Salud-Ambriz’s Resignation

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All Floats Lead to Homecoming

Oct 21, 2025 12:55PM ● By Seth Henderson

At River City High School, floats and decorations created by the Student Leadership and Construction classes for homecoming came together despite midterms, days off and schedule delays for the Oct. 24 football game and rally.

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Two Juveniles Cited, One Adult Injured at Recreation Center

Oct 21, 2025 12:47PM ● By Seth Henderson

Police Respond to Call Regarding Discharged Firecracker Inside Bathroom

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Former Beaver Joseph ‘Pey’ Brito Dies

Oct 21, 2025 12:04PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

Joseph "Pey" Brito, a former Beaver infielder from Delta High School, died two weeks ago. Pey redshirted at American River College in 2000 and then played second base for the Beavers baseball team in 2001 and 2002.

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Women's Golf Ties for Eighth at Golf Iconic Classic

Oct 21, 2025 11:58AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophia Lee's even-par round of 72 led the California State University, Sacramento women's golf team during the final round of the Golf Iconic Classic on Oct. 15 at the New Mexico State University Golf Course.

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Athletics Director Rocko DeLuca’s High Fives

Oct 21, 2025 11:45AM ● By UC Davis Athletics

Caden Pinnick racks up weekly awards following a performance against No. 14 Northern Arizona that earned No. 6 UC Davis football a victory on homecoming.

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See Art, Make Art

Oct 21, 2025 11:26AM ● By Seth Henderson

Crocker Art Museum Hosts Specially Curated Homeschool Day

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Sacramento State’s Enrollment Continues to Climb

Oct 21, 2025 10:03AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

California State University, Sacramento’s (Sacramento State) enrollment continues to climb with record numbers despite significant challenges at the state and federal levels.

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Yolo County to Host Energy And Resilience Resource Fair

Oct 07, 2025 04:26PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The fair will connect residents with tools and resources to save money, improve home comfort and strengthen community resilience.

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Play a Game, Grab a Plate at Stonegate

Oct 07, 2025 03:55PM ● By Seth Henderson

Annual Harvest Festival Draws Community to Stonegate Elementary

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Heroes, Villains Float Together for Homecoming

Oct 07, 2025 03:32PM ● By Seth Henderson

Constructing backdrops, props and other decorations for a homecoming celebration, River City High School students are hard at work through their student-led classes and clubs to prepare for a hero and villain-themed homecoming on Oct. 24.

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