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ASQ Kits Now Available at Yolo County Library Branches

Sep 21, 2026 04:51PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Families can now check out Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ®) kits at every Yolo County Library branch to learn more about their child’s development.

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Free Movie Night at the Park

Sep 08, 2026 01:28PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Bring the whole family out for an evening of activities, games, a costume contest and a movie under the stars!

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Free Dental Services for Yolo County Youth at Dunnigan Fire Station on Aug. 18

Aug 04, 2026 10:01AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency’s (HHSA) Oral Health Program, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente and Smile Dental Services, will offer free mobile dental services on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dunnigan Fire Protection District Station 12, located at 29145 Main St., Dunnigan, CA.

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August is Child Support Awareness Month

Aug 04, 2026 09:30AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors has recognized August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month, honoring the work of the Colusa Sutter Yolo Regional Child Support Agency and highlighting the role child support services play in helping children and families thrive.

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Incoming Kindergarteners Graduate from United Way's KinderCamp

Jul 13, 2026 04:55PM ● By Kristin Thébaud, United Way California Capital Region

Sixteen incoming kindergarteners gathered at Southport Elementary School in West Sacramento on Friday, July 10 to participate in a graduation ceremony for United Way's KinderCamp.

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Westacre Park Opens

Jul 13, 2026 04:40PM ● By Abbey Wicks

A project nearly 10 years in the making, West Sacramento’s Westacre Park celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, July 9.

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Free Mobile Dental Screenings for Youth Ages 1–20

Jul 07, 2026 10:46AM ● By Washington Unified School District News Release

Washington Unified School District (WUSD) is helping spread the word about a free mobile dental van event for youth ages 1–20 at the Yolo County Children’s Alliance Annual Backpack Give-Away in West Sacramento.

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City’s 40th Park Opens

Jun 23, 2026 09:15AM ● By Abbey Wicks, photos by Abbey Wicks

On June 18, the City of West Sacramento celebrated the opening of the city’s 40th park, Washington Park, located at Sixth and E Streets.

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Summer KinderCamp Open to Fall Kindergarteners

Jun 02, 2026 10:53AM ● 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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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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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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First 5 Yolo CEO Gina Daleiden Announces Retirement

Mar 17, 2026 10:49AM ● By First 5 Yolo News Release

The First 5 Yolo Commission announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gina Daleiden will retire after ten years leading the agency’s efforts to support young children and families throughout Yolo County, and after more than 20 years at County of Yolo.

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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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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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Celebrate Community and Support Empower Yolo at Lucas’ Party with a Purpose

Mar 10, 2026 10:21AM ● By Yolo County Supervisor Lucas Frerichs News Release

Yolo County Supervisor Lucas Frerichs is hosting his annual Party with a Purpose, which this year will benefit the vital Children’s Programs at Empower Yolo.

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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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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Announces Literacy Moonshot

Jan 26, 2026 04:40PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

Most Expansive Effort in California History to Achieve Reading by Third Grade

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Aerospace Museum Awarding Aviation Scholarships

Jan 26, 2026 04:19PM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

Thanks to the generosity of its major donors, the Aerospace Museum of California is proud to announce the return of its Private Pilot License (PPL) Scholarship Program.

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Celebrate Financial Wellness Month with CalKIDS

Jan 20, 2026 11:43AM ● By CalKIDS Scholarships News Release

Financial Wellness Month is a time for families across California to set goals, build healthier money habits and plan for the year ahead.

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CAHIP NorCal Celebrates Successful Toy Drive

Dec 23, 2025 12:00PM ● By CAHIP Northern California News Release

The Toy Drive reflects CAHIP NorCal’s ongoing commitment to community service alongside its work in advocacy, education, and professional development for health insurance and benefits professionals.

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Oh Christmas Tree!

Dec 16, 2025 11:23AM ● By MPG Staff

The City of West Sacramento marked the start of the holiday season Friday evening, Dec. 5, with its annual Tree Lighting Celebration at City Hall, bringing together residents for a free, family-friendly community event.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Hosts Children's Christmas Party

Dec 09, 2025 09:18AM ● By Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary Post 8762 News Release

Children up to 11 years of age and their parents are invited to attend the annual Children's Christmas Party from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 905 Drever Street in West Sacramento.

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750,000 CalKIDS Scholarships Awarded

Dec 09, 2025 09:02AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Launched in 2022, CalKIDS provides scholarships worth up to $1,500 for eligible public-school students and up to $175 in scholarships for every child born in California on or after July 1, 2022.

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Target to Host Heroes & Helpers Event with Sacramento Police Department & SPO to Support Local Youth

Dec 05, 2025 04:11PM ● By Heroes & Helpers News Release

On Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Target store located at 3601 N Freeway Blvd. will host a Heroes & Helpers event in partnership with Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento Police Officer Association (SPO) 1849 Foundation.

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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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Local Museums Invite Community to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Oct 24, 2025 02:23PM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history and science treasures all year long.

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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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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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Friday Night Lights at River City High

Sep 30, 2025 09:35AM ● By Seth Henderson

Another Season of Sports, Safety and School Spirit

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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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United Way Presents Family with 100,000th Book

Sep 03, 2025 03:49PM ● By United Way News Release

United Way California Capital Region presented Amethyst Josephine Franco of Woodland and her family with the 100,000th book from the region’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which the local United Way manages.

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Classic Car and Truck Show Returns

Aug 18, 2025 06:33PM ● By County of Yolo, Office of the County Administrator News Release

Join Yolo County Library and the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library for the Cruisin’ into the Next Chapter Classic Car and Truck Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 23.

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Community leaders give high fives to a graduate of United Way California Capital Region’s West Sacramento KinderCamp
Forty Incoming West Sacramento Kindergarteners Graduate

Jul 29, 2025 11:31AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Forty incoming West Sacramento kindergarteners graduated from United Way California Capital Region’s KinderCamp program on July 18 amidst cheers from their family members, friends and local dignitaries.

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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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