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UC Davis Major Part of California Honey Festival

May 14, 2026 11:03AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Hear that buzz? It's almost time for the annual California Honey Festival.

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CRŪ Winery Announces Sponsorship with California Honey Festival

May 13, 2026 11:25AM ● By CRŪ Winery News Release

CRŪ Winery is proud to announce their sponsorship of the 2026 California Honey Festival.

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Catch the Buzz at the Bohart Museum on May 16

May 13, 2026 11:20AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

The Bohart Museum of Entomology will host an open house, "Buzz Words: Insects in Literature," from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 16, that will feature two bee book authors.

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Dark Star Orchestra Brings a Classic Sound to the California State Fair

May 12, 2026 10:37AM ● By California State Fair News Release

Dead Head fans get to experience the sound that shaped a generation of music lovers as Dark Star Orchestra brings the eclectic sounds of the Grateful Dead to the California State Fair on Thursday, July 30 as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage.

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Dancing Through the Decades

May 12, 2026 10:31AM ● By MPG Staff

The May installation of West Sacramento’s “West Sac Rhythm on the River” concert series will take attendees on a journey through the decades.

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California Department of Pesticide Regulation
California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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American River Burger Battle Returns

May 06, 2026 10:15AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

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Beyond the Airshow

May 05, 2026 08:37AM ● By Khushi Salgia

With its choreographed planes shooting through the sky, leaving contrails that draw out shapes and letters, the California Capital Airshow (CCA) is a popular event that Sacramento residents look forward to each fall.

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Sacramento History Museum Presents All-New ‘Play Ball!’ Exhibit

May 04, 2026 11:35AM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

Coinciding with a new season of baseball now underway in the Capital City, the Sacramento History Museum is excited to present an all-new “Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime” exhibit open as of May 1.

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Sacramento Honors its Agriculture at Ag Day

Apr 27, 2026 04:52PM ● By Khushi Salgia

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held its Ag Day convention in front of the Capitol building on April 21 following National Ag Day on March 24.

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Midland Brings Retro-Country Sound to the California State Fair

Apr 21, 2026 12:38PM ● By California State Fair News Release

Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready to line dance in your seat as Midland brings their signature country sound to the California State Fair as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage on Tuesday, July 21.

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Davis Art Studio Tour Returns

Apr 20, 2026 03:25PM ● By Davis Open Studios News Release

Forty-eight artists from across the region will open their Davis studios for the free self-guided Davis Art Studio Tour where hundreds of guests can immerse themselves in the creative spaces where local artwork is being crafted.

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Bee Haven Sponsoring Nature Journaling Classes

Apr 20, 2026 03:23PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

The UC Davis Bee Haven is sponsoring two nature journaling classes billed as “Relaxed Mornings Among the Bees and Blooms.”

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Lund Construction Selected to Build Critical Public Infrastructure for Sacramento Republic FC Soccer Stadium

Apr 20, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced April 2 the selection of Lund Construction to build the public infrastructure surrounding the Club’s new soccer stadium at the Downtown Sacramento Railyards.

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UC Davis Picnic Day: Where Bugs Are Invited

Apr 15, 2026 09:41AM ● By UC Davis News Release

At the 112th annual campuswide UC Davis Picnic Day April 18, bugs are not only invited, but escorted.

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Nonprofit Breaks Ground on $16.5 Million Food Market in River District

Apr 13, 2026 04:25PM ● By Eric Schucht, photos by Eric Schucht

Politicians, entrepreneurs, journalists and others met at a dirt lot surrounded by warehouses on April 9 in Sacramento’s River District.

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Yolo Community Foundation Welcomes Stacie Frerichs as New Executive Director

Apr 13, 2026 04:13PM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

The Yolo Community Foundation (YCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacie Frerichs as its new executive director after a comprehensive search.

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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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