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All Floats Lead to Homecoming

Oct 21, 2025 12:55PM ● By Seth Henderson

At River City High School, floats and decorations created by the Student Leadership and Construction classes for homecoming came together despite midterms, days off and schedule delays for the Oct. 24 football game and rally.

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Council Considers Potential Tourism Marketing District

Oct 21, 2025 12:51PM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento City Council adopted a resolution at its Oct. 15 meeting that could potentially lead to more tourism dollars flowing into the West Sacramento economy.

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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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Property Tax Payments Due

Oct 21, 2025 12:43PM ● By County of Yolo, Office of the County Administrator News Release

The Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office reminds property owners in Yolo County that the first installment of 2025-26 Secured Property Tax is due Nov. 1 and will be delinquent if not paid by Dec. 10.

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Sierra Donor Services Honors Survivors and Healing

Oct 21, 2025 12:40PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Liver Awareness Month, Sierra Donor Services is proud to join the national conversation around prevention, education and healing.

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Free Workshop for Medicare Recipients

Oct 21, 2025 12:35PM ● By HICAP News Release

A free workshop for Medicare recipients in Yolo County will be held Monday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees can join online or watch from one of three locations: the West Sacramento Community Center, the Woodland Senior Center or the Davis Senior Center.

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Rummage Sale Benefits Meals on Wheels

Oct 21, 2025 12:30PM ● By Meals on Wheels Yolo County News Release

Woodland resident and volunteer Dorothy Murphy will host a community-wide rummage sale on Oct. 24, Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 to benefit Meals on Wheels Yolo County.

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Former Beaver Joseph ‘Pey’ Brito Dies

Oct 21, 2025 12:04PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

Joseph "Pey" Brito, a former Beaver infielder from Delta High School, died two weeks ago. Pey redshirted at American River College in 2000 and then played second base for the Beavers baseball team in 2001 and 2002.

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Women's Golf Ties for Eighth at Golf Iconic Classic

Oct 21, 2025 11:58AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophia Lee's even-par round of 72 led the California State University, Sacramento women's golf team during the final round of the Golf Iconic Classic on Oct. 15 at the New Mexico State University Golf Course.

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Athletics Director Rocko DeLuca’s High Fives

Oct 21, 2025 11:45AM ● By UC Davis Athletics

Caden Pinnick racks up weekly awards following a performance against No. 14 Northern Arizona that earned No. 6 UC Davis football a victory on homecoming.

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See Art, Make Art

Oct 21, 2025 11:26AM ● By Seth Henderson

Crocker Art Museum Hosts Specially Curated Homeschool Day

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New Home Sales Dip in September

Oct 21, 2025 11:26AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

As many prospective homebuyers waited to see what happened with mortgage interest rates, new home sales in the Sacramento region dipped in September but remained above the average number of sales for the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association.

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Pump Prices Rise Slightly after Southern California Refinery Fire

Oct 21, 2025 10:18AM ● By American Automobile Association News Release

As autumn sets in, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to $3.11 from the $3.15 average two weeks ago, as of Oct. 9.

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SacRT Offers Free Rides Systemwide on Oct. 21 to Celebrate Customer Appreciation Month

Oct 17, 2025 04:24PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is saying a heartfelt “thank you” to its riders by offering free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Oct. 21, as part of its month-long Customer Appreciation Month celebration.

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California Secretary of State Sets the Record Straight Regarding Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election Ballot Envelopes

Oct 14, 2025 02:50PM ● By California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber News Release

On Oct. 13 California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., clarified information about Nov. 4, Statewide Special Election ballot envelopes.

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Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers

Oct 14, 2025 01:59PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Raises More Than $500,000 During Champion Aggies Challenge

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First City Junior Golf Tournament Played

Oct 14, 2025 01:52PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The first Sacramento City Junior Golf Tournament for boys and girls aged 7 to 11 was played at the nine-hole William Land Park golf course on Oct. 4 and Oct. 5.

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Prop 36 Charges for Drugs and Theft in Yolo County

Oct 14, 2025 01:52PM ● By Yolo County District Attorney's Office News Release

Since Proposition 36 took effect on Dec. 18, 2024, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office has filed 97 complaints alleging the newly enacted violation of Health and Safety Code section 11395, for possession of hard drugs with two or more priors.

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Women Voters League Celebrates Youth Engagement

Oct 14, 2025 01:47PM ● By Jessica Smith

he League of Women Voters of Yolo County celebrated two Democracy Works Award recipients from Woodland Community College during their October Member Meeting.

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Kings and Phoong Law Partner

Oct 14, 2025 01:41PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

‘The Purple Promise’ Empowers Women Entrepreneurs and Mentors Future Leaders

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Ironman California Races Through Sacramento

Oct 14, 2025 01:41PM ● By City of West Sacramento and Ironman California News Release

Taking place on Sunday, Oct. 19, the Ironman California race is an opportunity to see world class athletes up close.

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'Data Should Drive Projects'

Oct 14, 2025 01:36PM ● By Seth Henderson

The City of West Sacramento concluded its second session of city facility feedback meetings Oct. 9 at the Community Center, gathering the public’s opinion about the city’s parks, recreation spaces and other facilities.

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River Cats President/COO Named MiLB Executive of the Year

Oct 14, 2025 01:33PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Sacramento River Cats President and Chief Operating Officer Chip Maxson has been named the 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year, according to a Minor League Baseball announcement on Oct. 6.

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Marthaler Named Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week

Oct 14, 2025 01:27PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento sophomore Victoria Marthaler was named the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 6 after leading the Hornets to a four-set volleyball road win

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Property Tax Postponement Program Filing Period Announced

Oct 14, 2025 11:59AM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen announced that applications for property tax postponement are now being processed.

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California FFA Foundation Names New Board Members

Oct 14, 2025 11:49AM ● By California Future Farmers of America News Release

The California Future Farmers of America Foundation (FFA) has added two agricultural leaders, Shannon Douglass and Mel Machado, to its board of directors.

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Halloween Ball Mystery Tour at Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park

California State Parks Invites Public to Free Halloween Tours

Oct 14, 2025 11:40AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

Care to dance? California State Parks welcomes those who dare to Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park (SHP) for the Halloween Ball Mystery Tour.

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Free Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2025 11:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Uninsured and underinsured members of the community are urged to act now

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Yolo County to Host Energy And Resilience Resource Fair

Oct 07, 2025 04:26PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The fair will connect residents with tools and resources to save money, improve home comfort and strengthen community resilience.

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Council Upholds Commission Variance Denial, Asks Staff to Look at Others

Oct 07, 2025 04:20PM ● By John McCallum

A West Sacramento City Council denial of an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to deny a local homeowner a variance in siting a protective structure for his RV yielded fireworks at the council’s Oct. 1 meeting.

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Yolo County Invites Community to Domestic Violence Awareness Forum

Oct 07, 2025 04:14PM ● By Yolo County News Release

This supportive community gathering will bring together local organizations, service providers and advocacy groups to share resources for survivors of domestic violence and raise awareness about prevention efforts. The 2025 theme is “With Survivors, Always.”

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From Television to the Stage

Oct 07, 2025 04:06PM ● By Abbey Wicks

An Interview with Zane Lamprey

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Sierra Donor Services Honors DMV Partners During Appreciation Month

Oct 07, 2025 04:06PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) proudly honored Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) partners across Northern California and Nevada, celebrating DMV Appreciation Month during the month of September.

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