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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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Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Mar 23, 2026 03:11PM ● By Khushi Salgia

Self-Driving Rideshare Services Coming to Sacramento

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 23, 2026 11:47AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

Main Street entrepreneurs thanked for helping keep the 20% Small Business Deduction alive

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César Chávez Day to be Renamed Farmworker Day under Proposal by Central Valley Assemblywoman

Mar 23, 2026 11:38AM ● By Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo News Release

In light of the horrific news reports of César Chávez’s sexual assaults of minors and women, Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare) introduced legislation to rename the March 31 California State holiday to Farmworker Day.

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State Treasurer Honored with Champion of Agriculture Award

Mar 23, 2026 11:23AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

In recognition of her long record of advocacy for California farmers, ranchers and rural communities, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has been honored with the Champion of Agriculture Award.

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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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Fourth and Hope Bridge Housing Program Opens

Mar 17, 2026 10:26AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), in partnership with Fourth & Hope, held a ribbon cutting ceremony March 12 to celebrate the opening of the Fourth & Hope Bridge Housing Program in Woodland.

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Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High, AAA Foundation Study Finds

Mar 16, 2026 12:56PM ● By AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety News Release

One in seven crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene

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California Ag Leadership Program Continues to Cultivate Future Leaders

Mar 16, 2026 12:47PM ● By Farm Credit Alliance News Release

Farm Credit proud to support the program, now in its 55th year, which is recognized as one of the top leadership development programs in the nation

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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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Davis Mac Down Winners Announced

Mar 09, 2026 05:28PM ● By Vegan Outreach News Release

The Davis Mac Down took place March 1 at the Davis Community Church, bringing together the community for a fun celebration of vegan mac and cheese.

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RCHS Productions Marks 10 Years

Mar 09, 2026 05:24PM ● By RCHS Productions News Release

RCHS Productions, the student-driven theatre and filmmaking program at River City High School, is celebrating the conclusion of its 10th anniversary season with an ambitious new production of “Carousel,” the classic musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein.

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Braille Production Program Supports Local Business

Mar 09, 2026 03:37PM ● By Society for the Blind News Release

Nonprofit Society for the Blind in Sacramento is encouraging local businesses and organizations to produce materials in braille for their blind and low vision clients through its braille production program.

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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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Cardrooms File Lawsuits Over New Regulations

Mar 09, 2026 01:26PM ● By The California Gaming Association News Release

The lawsuits seek to block the regulations from taking effect and asks the court to invalidate the rules as unlawful.

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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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Statewide Snowpack Remains Below Average Despite February Boost

Mar 09, 2026 11:21AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently conducted the third snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 28 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 11 inches, which is 47 percent of average for this location.

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CalHR Named Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner

Mar 09, 2026 10:59AM ● By California Department of Human Resources News Release

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has been named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner for strengths development. The award recognizes organizations that create workplace cultures that help people do their best work.

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California Comment on NFIB’s Latest Jobs Report

Mar 09, 2026 10:55AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

National numbers not reflective of state’s below national average on optimism

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The Friends of California Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month

Mar 03, 2026 12:26PM ● By The Friends of California Archives News Release

The Friends of California Archives joins in the March celebration of Women’s History Month, paying tribute to the contributions of California women – from the famous to the forgotten.

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League of Women Voters Holds Affordable Housing Forum

Mar 03, 2026 11:27AM ● By Jessica Smith, League of Women Voters of Yolo County

The League of Women Voters of Yolo County (LWVYC) will hold its public forum “Affordable Housing: How do We Get it Built?” on Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 to 8:3O p.m., at the Woodland Community and Senior Center, 2001 East St. The doors will open at 6:10 p.m.

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Rock the Block Expands, Opens Applications

Mar 02, 2026 05:05PM ● By Rock the Block West Sacramento News Release

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento recently announced the opening of the application period for Rock the Block West Sacramento, a two-day community revitalization initiative designed to deliver essential home repairs and beautification improvements for qualified homeowners.

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Grant to Address Furniture Poverty

Mar 02, 2026 04:53PM ● By Make it Happen for Yolo County News Release

The Beneto Foundation has granted $20,000 to local nonprofit Make It Happen for Yolo County to help sustain and expand the organization that addresses furniture poverty among Yolo County’s underserved teens and young adults as they transition into independent living.

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New Report Exposes ‘Indefensible Waste’ in Prison Budget

Mar 02, 2026 01:01PM ● By Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) News Release

CURB Calls for at least 5 More Closures to Reduce State Deficit

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Governor Newsom Launches Most Ambitious Water Plan in California History

Mar 02, 2026 12:56PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 25 the formal launch of the California Water Plan 2028, marking the start of a multi-year effort to modernize statewide water planning in response to climate-driven extremes and long-term water reliability challenges.

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55-Hour Lane Reduction Scheduled for Eastbound US 50/I-5 Interchange in Downtown Sacramento

Feb 25, 2026 04:05PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Lanes #3 and #4 Closed at US 50/I-5 Interchange

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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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Aguiar-Curry Unveils COMPETE Act to Update California Antitrust Laws

Feb 23, 2026 05:01PM ● By Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry News Release

Supporters say clearer laws will strengthen competition, affordability and economic growth

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Sutter Health Park and River Cats Inducted into Partnership for Quality Living Hall of Honor

Feb 23, 2026 04:54PM ● By Partnership for Quality Living News Release

Sutter Health Park and the Sacramento River Cats are being inducted into the Partnership for Quality Living Hall of Honor.

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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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Meals on Wheels Yolo County (MOW Yolo) announced the retirement of Joy Cohan as Executive Director

Executive Director Joy Cohan to Retire April 3

Feb 23, 2026 04:46PM ● By Meals on Wheels Yolo County News Release

It is with deep gratitude and warm congratulations that Meals on Wheels Yolo County (MOW Yolo) announced the retirement of Joy Cohan as Executive Director of MOW Yolo, effective April 3.

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Council Approves Bryte Park

Feb 23, 2026 04:44PM ● By John McCallum

Project contracts focused on West Sacramento’s drinking water supply and a major city park were the two largest among seven Consent Agenda items unanimously passed by the City Council at its Feb. 18 meeting.

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Book Festival Returns in April

Feb 23, 2026 03:55PM ● By Sacramento Book Festival News Release

The festival will feature over 200 local authors, selling books for people of all ages, performing readings, participating in panels and introducing themselves to Sacramento readers.

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United Ways Host Nonpartisan Gubernatorial Forum

Feb 23, 2026 03:35PM ● By United Way News Release

Nine United Way chapters across the state of California are bringing qualified candidates for governor to Sacramento on March 23 for the United Way Nonpartisan Gubernatorial Forum: Voices of Californians.

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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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