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Council Agrees to Pursue Bryte Park Renovations, Funding Sources

Aug 12, 2025 02:30PM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento City Council members at their Aug. 6 meeting looked at the city’s latest park renovation project, a more than $64.36-million makeover of Bryte Park just south of the Sacramento River in West Sacramento’s north end.

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Child Support Awareness Month

Aug 12, 2025 02:25PM ● By Office of the County Administrator News Release

The Colusa Sutter Yolo Regional Child Support Agency is proud to join the State of California and child support programs across the nation in celebrating Child Support Awareness Month in August marking five decades of the child support program.

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Save Mart Donates $2,500 For Yolo County

Aug 12, 2025 02:23PM ● By Make It Happen Yolo County News Release

The local nonprofit Make It Happen for Yolo County organization has received $2,500 from The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation to ensure former foster youth studying at University of California, Davis and Woodland Community College have kitchen supplies needed to cook healthy meals.

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West Sacramento residents Leanne Rodriguez, 39, and Justin Rossi, 43, could become America’s Favorite Couple, a competition hosted by actor Jeff Goldblum and his wife, Emilie

Vying for America’s Favorite Couple

Aug 12, 2025 02:20PM ● By MPG Staff

West Sacramento residents Leanne Rodriguez, 39, and Justin Rossi, 43, have officially advanced to the national finals of America’s Favorite Couple, the playful yet prestigious competition hosted by actor Jeff Goldblum and his wife, Emilie.

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Road Maintenance on County Road 28H

Aug 12, 2025 11:27AM ● By County of Yolo News Release

Work will be performed starting Aug. 18 through Aug. 29 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the road fully reopened to traffic each evening.

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Collins’ Summer Success Continues

Aug 12, 2025 10:06AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Seasons often can be made or broken in the dog days of summer. As the temperature rises, the competition around the league continues to sharpen. Teams look to the summer stretch to create some space in the table and demonstrate their skills.

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Pictured is A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz during a baseball game

Nick Kurtz Named American League Player and Rookie of the Month

Aug 12, 2025 09:50AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the American League Player and Rookie of the Month for July.

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Football Holds First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

Aug 12, 2025 09:44AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

It sounded a lot like football season at University of California, Davis Health Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 3 when No. 11 UC Davis football strapped it up and welcomed officials to Shredville for the first full scrimmage of fall camp under clear skies and the California sun.

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Following their performances, storytellers take center stage thanking the audience

‘In a Nutshell’ Returns to Sacramento

Aug 12, 2025 08:42AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Storytellers Tackle the Theme of Bullies

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Reduce Electricity during Flex Alerts and Earn Bill Credits

Aug 11, 2025 05:05PM ● By MPG Staff

With temperature rising, it’s not too late to register for Power Saver Rewards, a California Public Utilities Commission program.

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month

Airport Sets All-Time Passenger Record

Aug 11, 2025 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month in airport history with 1,296,818 passengers traveling through the airport in June.

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Attendees at the Athletics watch party stand with Athletics world series championship trophies

Stomper Entertains at A’s Watch Party

Aug 05, 2025 02:42PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

Sky River Casino’s 32 Brews Street was the setting of an A’s Watch Party for the July 25 game against the Astros in Houston.

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Scott Moak of West Sacramento has been named to the board of directors for United Way California Capital Region

Scott Moak New United Way Board Member

Aug 05, 2025 02:37PM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Scott Moak of West Sacramento has been named to the board of directors for United Way California Capital Region.

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Yolo County Receives Achievement Award

Aug 05, 2025 01:58PM ● By Yolo County Office of the County Administrator News Release

Yolo County is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) by the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI), marking another year of recognition for the county’s ongoing commitment to procurement excellence.

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Adam Fieseler, Yolo County’s new director of Community Services

New Director of Community Services Starts in Yolo

Aug 05, 2025 01:53PM ● By County of Yolo, Office of the County Administrator News Release

Yolo County is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Fieseler as the new director of Community Services, effective Aug. 25.

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Yolo County Nut Buying Starts

Aug 05, 2025 01:36PM ● By Yolo County, Office of the County Administrator News Release

Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner Humberto Izquierdo recently announced that the nut buying period began Aug. 1 and will run through next April 1, in accordance with the county’s nut theft ordinance.

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I Street Bridge Replacement has 2026 Construction Start

Aug 05, 2025 01:24PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento is moving one step closer to breaking ground on the long-anticipated I Street Bridge Replacement Project, a transformative effort that will replace the existing 113-year-old bridge with a new multimodal crossing linking Sacramento and West Sacramento.

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The Mobile Farmers Market staff poses for a photo while holding some of their locally grown produce

Fresh Is Always Better

Aug 05, 2025 01:20PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

To reduce barriers to food insecurity in West Sacramento, the Mobile Farmers Market from the Center for Land Based Learning (CLBL) hosts multiple stops in the area, providing locally grown produce to residents in areas with little access to fresh food, commonly referred to as “food deserts.”

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Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Girl Scouts Celebrate Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Aug 05, 2025 12:01PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony on June 21, bringing together Girl Scouts of all ages for a memorable morning of reflection, celebration and advancement.

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Three Sacramento State baseball players were selected on day two of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft

Trio Of Hornets Taken on Day Two of Major League Baseball Draft

Aug 05, 2025 11:01AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Three Sacramento State baseball players were selected on day two of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday, as right-hander Carson Latimer (Cincinnati), infielder JP Smith (Minnesota), and right-hander Kade Brown (Athletics) were among the 615 players chosen overall during the league’s two-day event.

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Taylor Baker wins Sacramento County Womens Golf Championship.

55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship

Aug 05, 2025 10:56AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship took place on July 26 and 27, at Mather Golf Course in Rancho Cordova, drawing top female amateur golfers from around the region.

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Five Aggies Named FCS Football Central Preseason All-Americans

Aug 05, 2025 10:53AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Rex Connors and Hunter Ridley took home first team honors to lead the way for UC Davis football’s five members on the FCS Football Central Preseason All-American list, with Winston Williams, Jacob Psyk and Porter Connors earning the honors.

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The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit

Philanthropy Summit Challenges Old Ideas and Sparks New Ones

Aug 05, 2025 09:29AM ● By SRCF News Release

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West.

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Patient and doctor at UC Davis Medical Center

UC Davis Among Nation’s Best

Aug 05, 2025 09:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

UC Davis Medical Center Ranked as Top Hospital in the Sacramento Region

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Sacramento State University President Luke Wood

Sacramento State President Affiliates with Excelencia

Aug 05, 2025 08:45AM ● By California State University, Sacramento News Release

Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education, announced on July 31 that President Luke Wood of California State University, Sacramento has chosen to affiliate with the national network of Excelencia in Action.

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Sacramento is to host thousands for an international spiritual event at the Golden 1 Center

Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jul 30, 2025 08:33AM ● By Jehovah’s Witnesses News Release

In the weeks leading up to the highly anticipated Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, local Witnesses from across Northern California are warmly inviting their neighbors to attend this unique international event at the Golden 1 Center from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3.

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The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

A Decade of Conservation Success

Jul 29, 2025 12:18PM ● By Bryan Pride, Policy Director, Tuleyome

The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (the Monument) celebrated its 10th anniversary, a milestone that showcases what becomes possible when communities unite to protect irreplaceable landscapes on July 10.

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Council Looks at Renaming Heritage Oaks Park

Jul 29, 2025 12:04PM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento City Council gave its unanimous approval at its July 16 meeting to awarding a construction contract for improvements to the city’s Heritage Oaks Park, a park that could have a different name once the project is completed in July 2026.

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Increased Access to Meals for Seniors

Jul 29, 2025 11:36AM ● By Meals on Wheels Yolo County News Release

GroundGame.Health, a Tampa, Florida-based social impact company, is proud to announce a transformative new partnership with Meals on Wheels Yolo County, the county’s only provider of fully-prepared meals for food-insecure, isolated seniors.

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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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An A’s fan takes a selfie with Stomper, the team’s mascot

A’s Fans Show Their Support

Jul 29, 2025 11:28AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Major League Baseball, a custom happy hour menu and the Sutter Health Park gameday atmosphere took over the 32 Brews Street restaurant at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove on July 24 for the A’s watch party against the Houston Astros.

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Celebrating Polish Culture

Jul 29, 2025 10:26AM ● By Polish American Club of Sacramento News Release

Join the Polish American Club of Sacramento, Inc. at the 34th annual Polish Festival. Come celebrate and learn about the Polish culture through traditional food, drink and song from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at 327 Main St., Roseville.

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A's Select 17 Players to Complete 2025 First-Year Player Draft

Jul 29, 2025 09:43AM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics selected 17 players on day two of the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, the club announced on July 14.

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Kings Acquire Dario Šarić

Jul 29, 2025 09:37AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings announced on July 13 that the team has acquired Dario Šarić from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas.

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winner at gold championship holding trophy

Champions Crowned at Golf Championships

Jul 29, 2025 09:32AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council hosted the 57th City Senior, 16th City Super Senior, and Legends Men’s Championships on July 22 to July 23 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur golfers from around the region.

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