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The Raley’s Companies Announce Key Leadership Changes

Jul 20, 2026 04:45PM ● By The Raley’s Companies News Release

The Raley's Companies (TRC) announced July 13 a series of leadership appointments designed to strengthen customer engagement, enhance operational excellence and position the company for continued growth across its family of brands.

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SMUD Sponsors Giving Friday at the State Fair

Jul 13, 2026 01:18PM ● By SMUD News Release

As part of its ongoing community giving efforts, SMUD is sponsoring Giving Friday at the State Fair, an effort to collect needed items for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.

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California State Fair Uncorks 2026 Commercial Wine Competition Winners

Jun 16, 2026 10:17AM ● By California State Fair News Release

The California State Fair proudly announces the winners of the 2026 Commercial Wine Competition, recognizing exceptional wines crafted from California-grown grapes that showcase the state’s rich agricultural heritage, distinct climates and soils, and world-class winemaking excellence.

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Food Allergen Labeling Coming Soon to California Restaurants

Jun 15, 2026 11:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Effective July 1, California restaurants with 20 or more locations will now have to disclose food allergens under the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act.

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Board Approves Recruitment Process for New District Attorney

Jun 08, 2026 03:17PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors approved a recruitment process and timeline for appointing a new Yolo County District Attorney following the retirement of District Attorney Jeff Reisig, effective May 15.

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Sixth Year of Resilience Fund Supports Independent Restaurants

Jun 08, 2026 10:57AM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

$1.28 Million Available to Help California’s Food and Beverage Businesses Invest in Growth, Stability and Long-term Success

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Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration Awaits

Jun 02, 2026 10:41AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The City of West Sacramento invites the community to attend the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bridgeway Lake Community Park, 3650 Southport Parkway.

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Advancing Food Safety

May 19, 2026 12:00PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Environmental Health’s Retail Food Safety Program has successfully completed a comprehensive Food Safety Standardization exercise in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

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UC Davis Major Part of California Honey Festival

May 14, 2026 11:03AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Hear that buzz? It's almost time for the annual California Honey Festival.

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CRŪ Winery Announces Sponsorship with California Honey Festival

May 13, 2026 11:25AM ● By CRŪ Winery News Release

CRŪ Winery is proud to announce their sponsorship of the 2026 California Honey Festival.

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American River Burger Battle Returns

May 06, 2026 10:15AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

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Nonprofit Breaks Ground on $16.5 Million Food Market in River District

Apr 13, 2026 04:25PM ● By Eric Schucht, photos by Eric Schucht

Politicians, entrepreneurs, journalists and others met at a dirt lot surrounded by warehouses on April 9 in Sacramento’s River District.

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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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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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Vegan Outreach Presents: Mac Down Davis

Feb 16, 2026 03:24PM ● By Vegan Outreach News Release

The Ultimate Mac & Cheese Showdown

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Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33, Jaggers Fundraiser Benefits American Tinnitus Association

Jan 27, 2026 09:31AM ● By Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33, Jaggers News Release

Restaurants Donate 100% of Profits to Honor Late Founder Kent Taylor

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The Raley's Companies Appoints Carol Barsotti as Chief Communications Officer

Jan 26, 2026 04:42PM ● By The Raley’s Companies News Release

The Raley’s Companies today announced the appointment of Carol Barsotti as Chief Communications Officer, expanding her leadership role within the organization.

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California State Fair Announces New Chief Wine Judge

Jan 26, 2026 04:02PM ● By California State Fair News Release

The California State Fair appointed Tim McDonald of Napa as the new Chief Judge of the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition.

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319 Broderick Reopens After Vehicle Crash

Jan 26, 2026 03:57PM ● By 319 Broderick News Release

A vehicle crash late on the night of Dec. 26 caused significant structural damage to 319 Broderick, a West Sacramento restaurant.

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‘Passion For PAWS’ Feeds Furry Friends

Nov 24, 2025 03:47PM ● By Meals on Wheels Yolo County News Release

The “Passion For PAWS” pet food and supplies drive is ongoing across Yolo County through Dec. 31, supporting local food insecure seniors and their furry companions, as part of Meals on Wheels Yolo County’s (MOW Yolo’s) ongoing Meals on Wheels Pets and Well Seniors Program (PAWS).

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Yolo County Central Landfill Thanksgiving Closure and Sustainable Tips

Nov 20, 2025 10:11AM ● By Yolo County Office of the County Administrator News Release

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, landfill staff encourage residents to be mindful of food waste.

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Save Mart Launches Hunger Relief Campaign

Nov 18, 2025 09:08AM ● By The Save Mart Companies News Release

Holiday food drive delivers 100% of donations to local food banks, first distribution before Christmas

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Average California Farm Loses $20,528 Annually to Natural Hazards

Nov 12, 2025 09:09AM ● By Trace One News Release

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages.

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Sierra Donor Services Partners with Texas Roadhouse

Oct 31, 2025 12:01PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is excited to partner with the popular restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse for a three-day promotional event encouraging guests to register as life-saving organ, eye and tissue donors.

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57% of Americans Cut Back on Candy This Halloween as Chocolate Prices Rise: New Study

Oct 24, 2025 12:04PM ● By Brandpoint Content

New research from Empower finds that over half of Americans (57%) say rising chocolate prices are changing how much they dish out for candy.

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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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From Dugout to Vineyard

Oct 14, 2025 01:29PM ● By Kathleen Wheeler

In 2012, baseball manager Dusty Baker teamed up with winemaker Chik Brenneman to create an urban winery brand specializing in handcrafted and limited-production wines.

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Local Bar and Grill Reopens with New Owners

Sep 29, 2025 05:07PM ● By Seth Henderson

West Sac Sports Bar and Grill Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Under New Ownership

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Pumpkins at the Patch

Sep 23, 2025 01:49PM ● By Seth Henderson

Carve A Path, Pick a Patch, It’s Pumpkin Season

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Members of the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge eagerly await annual food festival

Annual Festival Brings Diverse Flavors to Davis

Sep 16, 2025 03:26PM ● By Davis Odd Fellows News Release

The 11th annual "Taste of Davis and Yolo" is being held at the Odd Fellows Lodge at 415 2nd St. in downtown Davis on Sunday, Sept. 28, 6 to 8 p.m.

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Investment Advances Senior Nutrition

Aug 26, 2025 12:33PM ● By Meals on Wheels, Yolo County News Release

A recent $150,000 investment by Sutter Health to both Meals on Wheels Yolo County (MOW Yolo) and Meals on Wheels Yuba and Sutter Counties (MOW Yuba/Sutter) is fortifying the future of senior nutrition in a multi-county region by simultaneously increasing the number of older nourished adults and the organizations’ sustained fiscal prowess to continue to serve them.

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Susie Sutphin, the community food program manager at the Center for Land Based Learning, handles produce at the farm stand

Farming on the Riverfront

Aug 26, 2025 10:28AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and herbs are some of the locally-grown items available at the Center for Land Based Learning’s Riverfront Farm, across from Franquette in West Sacramento. It is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday until the season ends on Nov. 20.

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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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Old Sugar Mill is ‘Business as Usual’ in Midst of Transition

Jul 29, 2025 05:13PM ● By MPG Staff

Old Sugar Mill Tenants Group Maintains Operations During Legal Precedings

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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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