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Students enjoy a recent Discover the Flyway field trip
Inspire an Appreciation for the Yolo Bypass

Jul 22, 2025 12:24PM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Are you looking for opportunities to spend time in nature, learn more about local wetlands, and share your enthusiasm, expertise and knowledge with school students? Joining the Discover the Flyway docent team might be for you.

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: West Sacramento little leaguers pose with their baseball gear for a photo during the Nike RBI baseball camp held at Cosumnes River College
All Smiles for West Sac Little League

Jul 14, 2025 05:00PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

More than 80 West Sacramento Little Leaguers participated in a three-day baseball camp, hosted by Nike and in partnership with the Athletics baseball club at Cosumnes River College on July 8 through July 10.

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California State Senate Welcomes Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts Experience Civic Engagement at State Capitol

Jul 14, 2025 03:22PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) was proud to welcome Girl Scouts from across the state for a two-day educational experience centered on civic engagement and advocacy.

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are steps people can take to reduce contact with harmful chemicals
U.S. Preschoolers Exposed to Broad Range of Potentially Harmful Chemicals

Jul 14, 2025 03:04PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Findings concern researchers because early childhood is a critical period for brain and body development

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Sacramento State Athletics women's soccer coaches
Women’s Soccer Adds Six Commitments to 2025 Class

Jul 14, 2025 01:28PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Reigning Big Sky Conference Tournament champion, California State University, Sacramento women’s soccer team added six more new faces to its roster for the upcoming fall campaign, gaining four transfers and a pair of standout freshman to the fold, head coach Randy Dedini recently announced.

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This year’s West Sacramento Community Academy cohort
Community Academy Graduates Second Class

Jul 01, 2025 02:50PM ● By Seth Henderson

The City of West Sacramento’s Community Academy recently completed its second year of informing select residents about how their city operates in a free, seven-session program, according to a June 12 news release from the city.

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Rep. Kiley Calls on CIF to Comply with Department of Education’s Title IX Conditions

Jul 01, 2025 02:15PM ● By U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley News Release

The U.S. Department of Education has found that the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) policy of allowing biological males to participate in sports with girls is in “clear violation” of Title IX.

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Sacramento State to Join The Big West

Jun 30, 2025 06:13PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Big West proudly announced that Sacramento State will join the conference as a full member beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge, a freshman at American River College, was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach
Westbrook Named 3rd Team JC All-American

Jun 30, 2025 06:10PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

American River College Freshman Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach Doug Jumelet.

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Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors
Seven Aggies Earn Academic All-District Honors

Jun 30, 2025 05:50PM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors as announced on June 24 by College Sports Communicators as part of the full roll out of its national track and field academic postseason awards.

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: Sacramento State will launch a pilot program this fall to support Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students,
Academic, Career Outcomes Program for Asian American Students

Jun 30, 2025 05:28PM ● By Cynthia Hubert of California State University, Sacramento

Sacramento State will soon launch a pilot program designed to serve as a model for improving academic and career outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.

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Primary care is delivered by family nurse practitioners for all areas of California
Two Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Accreditation

Jun 24, 2025 11:29AM ● By University of California, Davis Health News Release

The first week of June marked the start of a new educational journey for students in two recently-accredited graduate programs at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California, Davis (UC Davis).

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Sacramento State University women's tennis team claimed its second straight Big Sky Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth
Women’s Tennis Recruits Among Mid-Major Top 25

Jun 24, 2025 08:36AM ● By California State University, Sacramento Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento women’s tennis team’s 2025 recruiting class has been ranked No. 18 in the nation among all mid-major programs, according to Tennis Recruiting Network.

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Cayden Pitzer, a sophomore and a swimmer from American River College, was named Tri-Swimmer of the Meet and won Performance of the Meet awards
ARC Record Swimmer Named State Athlete of the Year

Jun 24, 2025 08:24AM ● By California Community College Athletic Association and American River College websites

American River College swimmer Cayden Pitzer was recently honored as the 2024–25 California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) State Male Athlete of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the top junior college athletes in the state.

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Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation
Williams is Nation’s Second Best Returning Tight End

Jun 24, 2025 08:18AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Releases

University of California, Davis’ returning senior tight end Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation by HERO Sports as part of its 2025 Football Championship Series season preview.

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River City High Joins Elite Ranks

Jun 17, 2025 04:35PM ● By Academic Innovations News Release

For the ninth year in a row, River City High School has earned the prestigious Career Choices gold medal, joining an elite group of schools nationwide recognized for their outstanding life and career planning programs.

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From left are Dina Villavicencio, Stephanie Boatright and Lisa Machado, mothers who lost their children to fentanyl poisoning, raising awareness through their nonprofit organizations at the third annual Fighting Fentanyl event June 14 in West Sacramento.
Reaching Out for Victory Against Fentanyl

Jun 17, 2025 04:07PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

During the third annual Fighting Fentanyl event on June 14 to spread awareness about fentanyl poisoning, more than 100 attendees enjoyed food, performances, hot rods and community resources at the Victory Outreach Church parking lot in West Sacramento.

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Here are bats emerging from the Yolo Causeway.
Bats are Back at the Yolo Causeway

Jun 17, 2025 03:26PM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Join Yolo Basin Foundation this summer on a Bat Talk and Tour from June 23 to Sept. 26.

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California State University, Sacramento Hornets’ associate head women’s tennis coach Jack Maddocks speaks with student-athletes Mayya Gorbunova and Reese Walker during a dual match at home against Nevada in 2024
Tennis Coach Named Region’s Top Assistant

Jun 17, 2025 01:49PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento associate head women’s tennis coach Jack Maddocks was honored by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and named the Northwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year on June 10.

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California Lottery
Sacramento Powerball® Ticket Set to Expire

Jun 13, 2025 10:58AM ● By California Lottery News Release

Claim or no claim – when you play, schools win.

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Sacramento’s Souper History

Jun 12, 2025 01:51PM ● By Kristina Rogers

New Campbell’s Canning Exhibit is ‘Mmm, Mmm, Good!’

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This year’s contest received more than 100 submissions from students in kindergarten through seventh grade, representing 19 local schools across Yolo and northeastern Solano counties
Student Artists Shine in 2025 Clean Air Calendar Art Contest

Jun 11, 2025 11:38AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District Announces Winners

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University of California, Davis Athletics celebrated its student athletes with the annual Aggie Awards
UC Davis Celebrates Annual Aggie Awards

Jun 10, 2025 02:53PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

University of California, Davis Athletics celebrated its student athletes with the annual Aggie Awards on June 1. A total of 12 awards, six departmental and six voted on by the student athletes, were given out.

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Join Yolo County Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program

Jun 03, 2025 02:32PM ● By Yolo County Library News Release

Yolo County Library invites community members of all ages to participate in its annual Summer Reading Program, running from June 1 through Aug. 15. This year’s theme, Color Our World, celebrates creativity, curiosity and diversity through books, activities and special events.

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A new collaboration with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) creates a new pathway, extending student-athletes' collegiate careers
UC Davis Master of Management Program Provides New Opportunities for Graduate Aggies

Jun 03, 2025 12:17PM ● By David Collins, Director of Athletics Communications

Not every college athlete turns pro, so UC Davis prioritizes preparing student-athletes for life after sports. A new collaboration with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) helps to create a new pathway that extends student-athletes' collegiate careers while preparing them for post-competition success.

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Playing against the Montana Grizzlies for a second time on national television in October, the Sacramento State Hornets football team will be televised during its game on ESPN2
Football Game Against Montana Tabbed for ESPN2

Jun 03, 2025 12:07PM ● By California State University, Sacramento News Release

Hornets to appear on national television for fourth straight year

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Students attend a presentation by professionals in the Sacramento County criminal justice system during a previous Criminal Justice Shadow Day
District Attorney’s Office Holds Youth Shadow Day

Jun 03, 2025 10:39AM ● By Seth Henderson

High school students in Sacramento County can shadow an array of positions within the criminal justice system through a pairing process at this year’s Criminal Justice Shadow Day and Crime Lab Shadow Day, according to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office

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Think Together announced the appointment of Cobán López as area vice-president
Think Together Welcomes Cobán López as Area Vice President

May 29, 2025 11:48AM ● By Think Together News Release

Think Together, California’s leading nonprofit provider of expanded learning, afterschool programs, staffing, and school improvement services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cobán López as area vice-president.

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A graduate of United Way’s KinderCamp program gives high-fives at his graduation last summer
Summer Kindercamp Prepares Youngsters for School Successes

May 29, 2025 11:38AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

West Sacramento children entering kindergarten this fall who have not attended preschool are invited to apply for United Way California Capital Region’s KinderCamp school-readiness program this summer.

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Little girl smiling in a school classroom
Data Shows Slowing Decline in Overall School Enrollment

May 28, 2025 04:56PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

On May 21, the California Department of Education released 2024 to 2025 school enrollment data on DataQuest (https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/), showing that the decline in public school enrollment has begun to slow.

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More than 6,500 members of the Class of 2025 walked the stage across six ceremonies
Sac State’s Commencement Brings Joy and Gratitude

May 28, 2025 03:55PM ● By Daniel Wilson, California State University Sacramento News Release

Sacramento State University recently celebrated thousands of new Hornet alumni as graduates, their families and their friends and guests packed into Golden 1 Center for spring commencement.

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Shoutout to Washington Unified School District Librarians

May 20, 2025 02:59PM ● By Washington Unified School District

The Washington Unified School District (WUSD) is proud to celebrate the incredible work of their school librarians.

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Pictured are the winners of the 2025 DOVIA volunteer awards ceremony
Youth, Dedication and Innovation Honored

May 20, 2025 01:36PM ● By Ornella Rossi

2025 DOVIA Volunteer Awards Ceremony

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A family reads a book together that they received through United Way California Capital Region, which runs through the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Yolo County.
Kids Get a Free Read

May 20, 2025 12:31PM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

West Sacramento children can receive one free book each month from birth until their fifth birthday, regardless of family income level, through United Way California Capital Region, which runs Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Yolo County.

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University of California Davis doctoral candidate Alison Blundell, shown here holding a root knot nematode-infested tomato plant, is the winner of the 2025 John M. Webster Outstanding Student Award from the Society of Nematologists.
UC Davis Doctoral Candidate Wins International Award

May 13, 2025 11:56AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

Doctoral candidate Alison Blundell of the laboratory of associate professor Shahid Siddique, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is the recipient of the 2025 John M. Webster Outstanding Student Award from the Society of Nematologists.

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