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Athletics Make Themselves at Home

Jan 14, 2025 09:56AM ● By Martín Gallegos, MLB.com

As Major League Baseball’s Athletics prepare to begin their temporary relocation to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for at least the next three seasons, manager Mark Kotsay and some of the club’s top players spent some time getting to know their new community.

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Find First Cabbage White Butterfly, Win a Beer Pitcher

Jan 08, 2025 10:54AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

The annual “Beer for a Butterfly” contest, launched in 1972 by butterfly guru Art Shapiro, now a UC Davis distinguished professor emeritus, started on Jan. 1.

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American Legion Seeks Baseball Coaches

Dec 31, 2024 10:02AM ● By Yolo Post 77 American Legion News Release

Coaches and assistant coaches are needed for the baseball team sponsored by the American Legion Woodland’s Yolo Post 77.

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Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Installation & Awards Dinner

Dec 31, 2024 09:14AM ● By MPG Staff

The West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Installation & Awards Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 16, at City Hall.

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X Games Set to Celebrate 30th Anniversary in Sacramento

Dec 24, 2024 10:38AM ● By X Games News Release

On Dec. 12, X Games announced a new three-year partnership with California Dreamin’ Entertainment which will bring the renowned actions sports and music festival to Cal Expo in Sacramento each summer from 2025-2027.

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Yolo County Swearing in Ceremony for Elected Officials

Dec 24, 2024 09:54AM ● By Yolo County Elections Office News Release

At 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, a Swearing in Ceremony will be held for Yolo County Elected Officials. The ceremony will take place in the Atrium of the Yolo County Administration Building located at 625 Court St. in Woodland.

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Yolo County Library Continues Reading Program in 2025

Dec 24, 2024 09:38AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Library has a New Year’s resolution for you: Read more in 2025! Starting Jan 1, the Library will continue its yearlong reading program, 52: A Yearlong Reading Journey. Reading is more than a habit – it’s a state of mind.

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Sutter Davis Hospital Named One of Nation’s Top Hospitals by Leapfrog

Dec 24, 2024 09:36AM ● By Sutter Health News Release

Sutter Davis Hospital this week was named by The Leapfrog Group as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals. Sutter Davis is one of only 36 hospitals nationally to receive the award in the Top General Hospitals category.

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Community Center Has Events for 50-Plus

Dec 24, 2024 09:28AM ● By West Sacramento Community Center News Release

If you are 50-plus, members and nonmembers of the West Sacramento Community Center are invited to attend the “Cooking Matters in Your Community” sponsored by Cal Fresh and Agency on Aging Area 4.

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World-Class Pickleball Event Returns to Sacramento Region

Dec 23, 2024 05:15PM ● By Association of Pickleball Players News Release

The 2025 Association of Pickleball Players' (APP) Sacramento Open is set to take place Feb. 26 through March 2, at Johnson Ranch Pickleball Complex in Roseville

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Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishery Open in Northern California

Dec 19, 2024 08:50AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The recreational fishery for Dungeness crab is open in the portion of northern California that was delayed due to a public health hazard.

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Youth Volleyball in West Sacramento

Dec 16, 2024 04:45PM ● By United States Youth Volleyball League News Release

Nonprofit offers boys and girls fun, safe, supervised environment for volleyball

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West Sacramento Police Department Hosts Shop with a Cop Event

Dec 16, 2024 04:41PM ● By West Sacramento Police Department News Release

At 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14, the West Sacramento Police Department hosted its ninth annual Shop with a Cop event.

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Christmas Jug Band Returns to the Winters Opera House

Dec 10, 2024 01:13PM ● By Winters Opera House News Release

The purveyors of 100 percent acoustic seasonal skiffle, Santa-swing and jingle bell rockabilly are heading to Winters at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.

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Sac Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts

Dec 03, 2024 03:01PM ● By Sacramento Republic Football Club News Release

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Republic FC is hosting its annual Open Tryout, giving the region’s top players a chance to impress the technical staff and earn an invitation to training camp.

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Don’t Let Fats, Oils and Grease Ruin Holiday Cheer

Dec 03, 2024 02:53PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

As the holiday season approaches, the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is urging residents to help prevent sewer backups, a common yet costly and disruptive issue that peaks during this time of year.

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Dinos Alive Roars into West Sacramento

Dec 02, 2024 06:13PM ● By Fever Up News Release

Have you ever wished you could step back in time and explore the power, majesty and magic of a world filled with dinosaurs? Now you can at Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience in the heart of West Sacramento that opened in November and runs through January.

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Yolo Community Foundation Celebrates Philanthropy Honorees

Dec 02, 2024 06:06PM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

The Yolo Community Foundation celebrated the honorees for the annual Yolo Philanthropy Awards, recognizing the extraordinary individuals and organizations who made a significant impact in Yolo County.

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What's Up for Christmas?

Dec 02, 2024 06:04PM ● By MPG Staff

As the holiday season descends upon the City of West Sacramento, cooler temps and fog shrouded mornings will give way to dazzling light displays and festive holiday events throughout December. Here are a few of the regional holiday events and offerings available to delight kids of all ages.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Announces Kids Christmas Party

Nov 19, 2024 03:38PM ● By Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 8762 News Release

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8762 will hold their annual Children’s Christmas Party from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 905 Drever St. in West Sacramento.

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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Holiday Tree Lighting Date Announced

Nov 12, 2024 11:34AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The streets in front of City Hall will shut down and become a Winter Wonderland on Dec. 6.

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West Sacramento Provides Meals and Socialization for Seniors

Nov 12, 2024 11:27AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

On July 31, Meals on Wheels Yolo County launched Café Yolo, a social dining experience for seniors age 60+ to meet and socialize every Wednesday at the West Sacramento Community Center.

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West Sacramento to Host Turkey Tri

Nov 12, 2024 11:22AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Join us for this post-Thanksgiving fitness adventure Nov. 30!

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Ice Skate Under the City Lights

Nov 12, 2024 11:09AM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

A Sacramento holiday tradition, the Downtown Ice Rink presented by Dignity Health is the perfect place to gather with friends and family to enjoy the holidays. The rink officially opened for the 2024 holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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25,000-Plus Illegal Cannabis Plants Removed

Nov 12, 2024 09:53AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks continues to combat illegal cannabis grows within and near state park properties through its Cannabis Watershed Protection Program (CWPP).

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California Capital Airshow to Host Volunteer Rally Nov. 19

Nov 12, 2024 09:50AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Community Members Invited to Learn About Volunteer Opportunities for March Airshow

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Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Tours Available

Nov 05, 2024 03:28PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Tour the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area with an experienced field trip leader!

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Celebrate Veterans Day in West Sacramento

Nov 05, 2024 03:01PM ● By Annie Kerr

It is crucial to honor and remember those who have served their country and to keep their legacy and memories alive.

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Salmon Have Returned to Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Nov 05, 2024 02:00PM ● By MPG Staff

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities.

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Sutter NWR Water Availability Improvements

Nov 04, 2024 09:20AM ● By Ducks Unlimited News Release

This year (2024), thanks to an unusually wet winter and spring, Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Yuba City will be flooded in time for the Oct. 21 waterfowl-hunting season opener.

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Night Lighting Installed at City Tennis Courts

Oct 29, 2024 09:48AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The City of West Sacramento celebrated the installation of new LED lights at the Recreation Center/River City High School tennis courts on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

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Region’s Best New Home Projects and Professionals Honored

Oct 25, 2024 09:18AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

The movies have the Oscars, television has the Emmys and Broadway has the Tonys. And the Sacramento-area homebuilding industry has MAME.

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International Railfair Returns to Cal Expo

Oct 23, 2024 09:27AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Celebrate the opening of National Model Railroad Month at the 46th Annual International Railfair (IRF), which returns to Building C at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento, Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3.

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Improving Hornet Habitat

Oct 22, 2024 12:45PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Current and future Sacramento State University (Sac State) alumni and fans will soon be cheering on Hornet athletes in a new Hornet Stadium.

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