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2025 California Purple Star Schools Announced

Mar 18, 2025 12:07PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on March 13 announced that 83 schools have been designated as a Purple Star School in 2025, bringing the total number of California schools recognized with this honor to 179 since the program's inception in 2023.

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Empower Yolo Renames Shelter to Honor Starkweather Family’s Transformative Support

Mar 18, 2025 12:05PM ● By Natalia Baltazar, Director of Development and Community Relations of Empower Yolo

Empower Yolo is proud to announce the renaming of its shelter to the Starkweather Family Shelter in honor of the Starkweather family’s extraordinary generosity and commitment to the organization’s mission.

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Celebrate Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros at Library

Mar 18, 2025 11:33AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Library invites children and their families to a vibrant celebration of Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), a nationwide initiative promoting literacy, diversity, and the joy of reading.

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We Prosper Together Awards $5 Million to Advance 11 High-Impact Projects

Mar 18, 2025 11:27AM ● By Blue Zones Project News Release

We Prosper Together is investing $5 million in 11 transformative initiatives across the Capital Region to advance economic resilience and create high-quality jobs.

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Introducing the League of Women Voters of Yolo County

Mar 18, 2025 11:20AM ● By League of Women Voters of Yolo County Press Release

West Sacramento is a vibrant community. It’s host to a wide range of amenities and businesses, including the A’s and River Cats, Raley’s corporate headquarters, California Highway Patrol Academy, the scenic Sacramento River front and River Fox Train, and a diverse and growing population.

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$100K Awarded to Support Youth Climate Initiatives

Mar 18, 2025 11:14AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

This funding will be distributed as microgrants through the city’s nonprofit partner, Breathe California Sacramento Region, to support youth-led climate initiatives.

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West Sacramento Honors Girls Wrestling Team

Mar 18, 2025 11:07AM ● By Daniel Canfield

At the March 5 West Sacramento City Council Meeting, the council honored the River City High School girls’ wrestling team for their league championship season.

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Two New Musicians Join the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera

Mar 18, 2025 10:58AM ● By Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera News Release

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera received a fresh injection of artistic talent with the appointment of two new musicians to the orchestra: Dr. Laura Arganbright, second oboe, and Harry Hwang, second clarinet.

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Mulumba Led the Nation in Rebounding

Mar 18, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Congratulations to Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba for leading the nation in rebounding for the 2024-2025 season!

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State Using Tech to Improve Anglers’ Experience

Mar 18, 2025 10:46AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey (CIRAS), that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers.

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Hornets Receive Crew of the Week Honors

Mar 18, 2025 10:41AM ● By Sacramento State university News Release

The Hornets' Varsity Eight was named the West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the team's performance on March 8 at the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational.

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TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

Mar 18, 2025 10:35AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference.

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New Home Sales Rebounded in February

Mar 18, 2025 10:31AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Sacramento-area new home sales slowed during the first three weeks of February before coming back strong during the last week of the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association on March 11.

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SMF Invests $2 Million in Public Art

Mar 18, 2025 10:24AM ● By Sacramento International Airport News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues its public art program with a $2-million investment in three permanent art installations as part of its SMForward expansion.

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Los Rios Chancellor Brian King to Retire

Mar 18, 2025 10:16AM ● By Los Rios Community College District News Release

Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brian King will retire at the end of the 2025-26 academic year.

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SacSewer Offers Tours

Mar 18, 2025 10:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Reservations are now being accepted for the Sacramento Area Sewer District’s free EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility (EchoWater Facility) public tours from April to October.

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Press Conference will Highlight Priorities for Agriculture

Mar 17, 2025 05:11PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The California Agricultural Coalition, including the California Farm Bureau, California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association, California Association of Winegrape Growers and Western Tree Nut Association, will host a press conference to discuss the group’s key agricultural priorities for the upcoming legislative year.

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Rice Fields Provide Vital Habitat for Snakes, Birds, Fish

Mar 11, 2025 09:59AM ● By Kat Kerlin, University of California, Davis

From ducks and cranes to giant garter snakes and salmon, flooded rice fields in California's Central Valley offer important, often vital habitat to many wildlife species.

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Council Denies Liberty Project Appeal

Mar 11, 2025 09:25AM ● By John McCallum

After a four-hour public hearing at its March 5 meeting, the West Sacramento City Council denied an appeal of a proposed 342-acre mixed-use development in the city’s Southport area, enabling the project to move forward in its approval process.

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St. Patrick’s Dinner to Help Youth

Mar 11, 2025 09:11AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Agua Viva members are hosting a St. Patrick’s Day dinner on March 15, which includes a raffle and lively dancing music. This is an annual event but it will be the group’s first time hosting the dinner and festivities.

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$3 Million Available Through Air District Grant Programs

Mar 05, 2025 08:59AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

Applications now open for projects that reduce pollution

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Yolo Community Foundation Announces New Scholarships

Mar 04, 2025 12:02PM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

The Yolo Community Foundation (YCF) has announced two new scholarship opportunities for Yolo County students, The Kathleen Barsotti Scholarship for Sustainable Agriculture and the Creative Arts and Science Scholarship.

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Free Testing for Nitrate-Impacted Wells Offered

Mar 04, 2025 10:03AM ● By State Water Resources Control Board News Release

Building on the success of a groundbreaking program that has already helped thousands of Central Valley residents, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board is expanding its Nitrate Control Program (NCP) to eight more groundwater basins.

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Affordable Housing Funding Receipts Approved

Mar 04, 2025 09:57AM ● By John McCallum

The West Sacramento City Council approved a resolution at its Feb. 19 meeting that will provide additional funding for affordable housing efforts in West Sacramento.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 03, 2025 06:26PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

Mar 03, 2025 06:08PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

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Meet Your West Sacramento Supervisors

Mar 03, 2025 05:08PM ● By Viviana Dazo and Dotty Pritchard

West Sacramento, a key part of Yolo County, is represented by two supervisors: Supervisor Oscar E. Villegas and Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy.

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SAFE Accepting Applications for $16,000 in Scholarships

Feb 27, 2025 02:56PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship awards for $4,000 each to support graduating high school seniors and students currently attending community college.

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Neighborhood Builders Celebrates 20 Years

Feb 26, 2025 04:40PM ● By Bank of America News Release

Junior Achievement, Yolo Food Bank Receive Grants, Leadership Training

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Westacre Park Renovation and Expansion Approved

Feb 26, 2025 04:20PM ● By John McCallum

If everything goes according to plans, by this time next year, West Sacramento residents and especially children could be enjoying recreating and playing at a revitalized Westacre Park.

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Companion Set to Help Vet

Feb 26, 2025 10:21AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A 45-pound (and growing fast) bundle of canine comfort has brought new confidence to Major Abri Green.

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Sac State Recognized for High Research Activity

Feb 25, 2025 03:53PM ● By Cynthia Hubert, Sacramento State University

Sacramento State University has joined a prestigious group of universities across the country that boast a significant commitment to research and scholarly activities.

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Community Input Needed to Address Needs of Low-Income Residents

Feb 21, 2025 10:49AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Community Services Action Board (CSAB) is looking for community input during a public hearing to better address the needs of low-income individuals and families residing in Yolo County.

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City Council, Police Address ICE Concerns

Feb 18, 2025 10:03AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release Posted Feb. 14

Statement by the West Sacramento City Council Regarding Immigration Enforcement

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