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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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Voting Begins for Statewide Special Election

Oct 07, 2025 01:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Early Voting Encouraged for Nov. 4 Special Election

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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 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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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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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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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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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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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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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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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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Sign Up for School Pesticide Notifications

Sep 09, 2025 04:37PM ● By California Safe Schools News Release

California Safe Schools, a nonprofit organization dedicated to children's environmental health and safety, reminds parents, guardians, teachers and school staff at all California K-12 public schools and childcare centers to file the Right to Know Pesticide Use Notification form at the start of the school year.

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El Futuro Scholarship Applications Open

Sep 09, 2025 01:22PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Ahead of the Sept. 15 kickoff of Hispanic Heritage Month, Republic FC and the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are now accepting applications for the annual El Futuro Scholarship.

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Awareness and Accountability at Annual Fentanyl Summit

Sep 09, 2025 12:51PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Hundreds gathered from the Greater Sacramento Area for the annual Fentanyl Awareness and Action Summit at the Citrus Heights Event Center on Sept. 4, featuring resources and discussion panels regarding harm reduction, enforcement efforts, prevention and treatment.

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