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CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19.

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How a Rare Wildflower Brought Me to Tuleyome and Still Inspires

Apr 07, 2026 10:10AM ● By Dr. Glen Holstein, Tuleyome Volunteer Board Member

I came to UC Davis for grad school with a passion for saving nature honed by seeing sprawl destroy so much of it in southern California.

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Residents Connect with Elected Office Staff

Apr 07, 2026 10:05AM ● By Supervisor Oscar Villegas

In March, my office was pleased to join staff from the offices of Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Senator Christopher Cabaldon and Congresswoman Doris Matsui for a shared office hours event at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library in West Sacramento.

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Air District Opens 2026 Clean Air Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 10:02AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

Students invited to illustrate ideas for improving air quality

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Free Gardening Class for Spring Planting

Apr 07, 2026 09:59AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Spring is here and it’s time to dust off your gardening tools and start planning your spring and summer garden.

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City Parks Photo Contest Now Open

Mar 31, 2026 01:08PM ● By City of Davis News Release

The City of Davis Parks and Community Services Department (PCS) is inviting the entire community to participate in the 2026 Community Photo Contest.

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Nominations Open for 2026 Golden Heart Awards

Mar 31, 2026 10:34AM ● By City of Davis News Release

The City of Davis invites community members to submit nominations now through April 17 for the annual Golden Heart Awards.

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Boogie All Night with KC & The Sunshine Band

Mar 30, 2026 05:15PM ● By California State Fair News Release

It’s time to put on your “Boogie Shoes” and “Get Down Tonight” to “Shake Your Booty” with the original Sunshine Man himself, KC & The Sunshine Band at the California State Fair, Saturday, July 25, as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Main Stage.

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Library Foundation Holds Annual Fundraiser

Mar 24, 2026 10:58AM ● By Yolo County Library Foundation News Release

The Yolo County Library Foundation has announced its second annual fundraising event, “Mary’s Supper for Stories,” hosted by Dr. Mary Vixie Sandy, Yolo County Supervisor, 3rd district, a longtime advocate for equity and education in our community.

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Sierra Donor Services Encourages Donor Registry During Kidney Health Month

Mar 24, 2026 10:54AM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

In recognition of Kidney Health Month this March, Sierra Donor Services is calling on all greater Sacramento area residents to register as organ, eye and tissue donors.

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Earth Day Celebration Returns

Mar 24, 2026 10:42AM ● By MPG Staff

West Sacramento residents are invited to celebrate Earth Day at Bryte Park, 1225 Carrie St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4.

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Yolo County Library Celebrates 15 Years of Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros

Mar 17, 2026 10:43AM ● By Yolo County News Release

This April marks the 15th anniversary of Yolo County Library’s annual celebration of Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day).

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Yolo County Fair Adds Second Weekend

Mar 17, 2026 10:33AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Free-gate fair extended to eight days

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International Ceramic Art Conference Returns

Mar 17, 2026 10:29AM ● By John Natsoulas Gallery News Release

Join ceramics experts and students at the John Natsoulas Gallery in Davis for the perennially favorite California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art (CCACA).

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Tuleyome Hosts Fifth Annual Spring Thing

Mar 16, 2026 04:09PM ● By Tuleyome News Release

Discover Where Coyotes Howl & Birds Soar at Woodland Regional Park Preserve Co-hosted by Tuleyome and the City of Woodland

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Athletics’ Star Tyler Soderstrom Announces Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament

Mar 16, 2026 12:52PM ● By Athletics News Release

Tyler Soderstrom, a California native and rising star of the Athletics, is proud to announce his Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament, an exclusive fundraising event benefiting EASE and Keaton’s Child Care Alliance.

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Shamrock Marathon Scheduled this Weekend; Closures in Downtown Sacramento

Mar 13, 2026 03:44PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Tower Bridge and Ramps Set to be Closed

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Learn About Spiders at the Bohart Museum of Entomology

Mar 10, 2026 11:01AM ● By UC Davis News Release

The Bohart Museum of Entomology will host an open house, themed "Eight-Legged Encounters," from 1 to 4 p.m. March 15.

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Shake Off the Winter Blues with $8 A's Tickets

Mar 09, 2026 05:36PM ● By Athletics News Release

The A’s are welcoming fans back to the ballpark this season with $8 tickets for select April and May games at Sutter Health Park, giving families and friends the opportunity to enjoy America’s favorite pastime together with some affordable family fun.

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BurnBot Wins National Award

Mar 09, 2026 03:13PM ● By Verizon News Release

Verizon announced the winners of the 2025 Community Disaster Resilience Prize on March 5 at Cal Expo.

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Magic Show to Benefit Children

Mar 09, 2026 01:11PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Carmichael-based magicians Dale and Elaine Lorzo are taking their magic to the Sacramento Scottish Rite, 6151 H St., on April 17 for a Kids Carnival and Magic Show fundraiser benefiting children’s communication.

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Native Garden Tour Blooms Across Sacramento

Mar 03, 2026 12:36PM ● By California Native Plant Society News Release

Taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 18 and 19, the Gardens Got Natives tour is a free-self guided event featuring forty plus California native plant home, business and school gardens in the Sacramento region.

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California Duck Days Return

Mar 02, 2026 04:56PM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Yolo Basin Foundation is hosting California Duck Days, Northern California’s wetlands and wildlife festival, on Saturday, April 25.

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Offer Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train

Feb 24, 2026 11:51AM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

For the third consecutive year, the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are offering spirited rides aboard the Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train on March 14 and 15.

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Renegade Orchestra Coming to Davis

Feb 23, 2026 04:50PM ● By Renegade Orchestra News Release

The Beauty of a Symphony, the Soul of a Rock Band

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Top Concert Acts Coming to the 2026 California State Fair

Feb 23, 2026 04:19PM ● By California State Fair News Release

Weekly Announcements Begin in March

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20 Local Museums Participating in Free Museum Weekend

Feb 23, 2026 03:46PM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Advance registration is required

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National Summit on Volunteer Engagement Comes to Sacramento

Feb 23, 2026 03:20PM ● By Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) News Release

Professionals who work with volunteers are invited to gather in California’s beautiful capital city this spring for the 2026 National Summit on Volunteer Engagement, hosted by the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE). The Summit takes place March 18 to 20 at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova.

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Photography Month Returns in April

Feb 17, 2026 10:39AM ● By Sacramento 365 News Release

Annual photographic event offers a diverse and collaborative celebration of the visual arts

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Area Museums Offer Activations for Homeschoolers

Feb 17, 2026 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Sacramento area museums are proud to amplify learning by offering education related activations and opportunities all year long.

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Art Show Celebrates Women's History Month

Feb 16, 2026 03:31PM ● By MPG Staff

Gallery 1075 is holding their annual Women's History Month Art Show from 6 to 8 p.m. March 12 at the West Sacramento Community Center Thursday.

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Science Day Spectacular

Feb 16, 2026 03:14PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

The 15th Annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, set Saturday, Feb. 21 and featuring 12 museums or collections across campus, is a "Super Science Day"

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River Cats Unveil ‘Festival of Baseball’

Feb 16, 2026 12:18PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

The Sacramento River Cats recently announced the launch of the River Cats Festival of Baseball at Sutter Health Park, a season-long marketing campaign that transforms each homestand into a uniquely curated music-festival-style experience, celebrating the spirit, culture and community that defines Sacramento.

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New Murals Unveiled During UC Davis Biodiversity Day

Feb 16, 2026 12:14PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Two newly installed large-scale murals located behind the UC Davis Arboretum's Plant Nursery on Garrod Drive will be unveiled and celebrated at a grand opening at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21

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Art, Activism and Ink

Feb 09, 2026 05:00PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Jos Sances to Lead Screen-Printing Workshop at UC Davis

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