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Get Ready to Rock Out

Oct 05, 2026 05:27PM ● By Ryley Metten

The bay area’s most rock and roll symphony, Renegade Orchestra comes to Davis

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The event will feature miles of aircraft

California Capital Airshow Returns with Night Show and World-Renowned Performer Lineup

Oct 05, 2026 10:40AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 20th annual California Capital Airshow (CCA), presented in partnership by Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, returns Oct. 10-11 from noon to 8 p.m. daily at Mather Airport in Sacramento.

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California Writers Week in the Capitol Region

Sep 29, 2026 10:16AM ● By California Writers Week News Release

California Writers Week, an annual recognition of the talents and contributions of writers in our state, takes place the third week of October.

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Supervisor Villegas Hosts Annual Coastal Cleanup

Sep 28, 2026 04:36PM ● By Oscar Villegas, Yolo County Supervisor, District 1

On Sept. 19, my office hosted our Annual Coastal Cleanup, marking my 10th year hosting this event in our community.

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ASQ Kits Now Available at Yolo County Library Branches

Sep 21, 2026 04:51PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Families can now check out Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ®) kits at every Yolo County Library branch to learn more about their child’s development.

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Yolobus Adds Tap-to-Pay Options

Sep 21, 2026 04:28PM ● By Yolo Transportation District News Release

Riders can now pay their fare on Yolobus with a simple tap of a credit card or mobile device.

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Heritage Oaks Nears Opening Date

Sep 21, 2026 04:22PM ● By Kevin Dietrich, photo by Kevin Dietrich

West Sacramento’s Heritage Oaks Park will open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 15.

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Sacramento’s Biggest Outdoor Oktoberfest is Coming!

Sep 14, 2026 11:39AM ● By Cal Expo News Release

Get ready for a brand-new fall tradition coming to Cal Expo! On Oct. 9 – 10, Saktoberfest is coming for two days of live music, traditional food, games, family-friendly fun and Oktoberfest celebrations.

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Celebrating Transit Month in September

Sep 08, 2026 04:32PM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

Sacramento riders can earn gift cards by simply logging their rides

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Free Movie Night at the Park

Sep 08, 2026 01:28PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Bring the whole family out for an evening of activities, games, a costume contest and a movie under the stars!

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Residents Invited to ‘What A Colorful World’ by Tracy Dixon

Sep 08, 2026 01:19PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Free All Ages Art Show at Gallery 1075

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Arts in the Heart

Sep 08, 2026 12:44PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

A celebration of the multicultural pride in the West Sacramento community

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What UC Davis Lab Discovered About Aphids and Milkweed

Sep 01, 2026 03:58PM ● By By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Those aphids infesting your milkweed plants offer a surprising benefit.

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From Tragedy to Tradition

Aug 31, 2026 05:43PM ● By AMPLIFY 360 News Release

Sac-Town Rodeo Supports a Sacramento Legacy

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How Many Native Bees Can You Identify This Summer?

Aug 31, 2026 05:39PM ● By Diana Dripps, Certified California Naturalist

Bees have been getting a lot of love in recent years. With social media influencers rescuing swarms in videos getting millions of views, signs imploring us to “save the bees”, and books written about the fascinating and intricate social structure inside a bee hive.

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Finding Capacity and Resilience

Aug 31, 2026 05:04PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Exploring Somatic Therapy and Dream Work with Nicole Lemaster, LFMT, SEP

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Long-Awaited Transformation Begins for Bryte Park

Aug 24, 2026 05:16PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

A new beginning for one of West Sacramento’s oldest parks is finally here.

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Careers Take Flight at Mather

Aug 24, 2026 02:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Destination Aviation gives students a hands-on look at aerospace and STEM careers

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Sacramento History Museum to Highlight Three Trail-Blazing Women During a Special History on Stage! Live Evening Performance on Aug. 15

Aug 11, 2026 12:49PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

As part of its continuing Chautauqua Speakers Series, the Sacramento History Museum is proud to present "History on Stage! Three California Women Who Refused to Conform," an evening of powerful live performances on Saturday evening, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m.

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Sycamore Trail Phase III Expands

Aug 10, 2026 04:54PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The City of West Sacramento is excited to share Phase III of the Sycamore Trail has begun.

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Classic Car and Truck Show Returns to Yolo

Aug 10, 2026 04:50PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Library and the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library will host the annual “Cruisin’ into the Next Chapter” Classic Car and Truck Show on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Destination Aviation Takes Flight

Aug 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

California Capital Airshow connects local students with aviation professionals, hands-on experiences and career opportunities

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History of Sacramento Baseball on Display

Aug 05, 2026 08:52AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

For baseball fans looking to escape the summer heat, a drive to the Sacramento History Museum will treat visitors to the Play Ball! exhibit that traces the history of baseball in Sacramento from the first official game in 1860 to the present-day River Cats team.

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West Sacramento History: The Westgate Auto Court

Aug 04, 2026 09:41AM ● By Susan Curtis Willats

In the 1920s, automobiles became much more available to America’s middle class. Mass production, lower prices, higher wages and installment credit all made cars easier to buy and use. That gave people more freedom to travel, both for business and pleasure.

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Yolo County Fair Expands to Eight Days

Aug 04, 2026 09:22AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Fair, California's longest-running free-gate fair, returns in 2026 with more days, more entertainment and more opportunities for families to celebrate the region's agricultural heritage.

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We Say Goodbye to a Summer Tradition: The Last Summer California State Fair

Aug 03, 2026 10:29AM ● By California State Fair News Release

The 2026 California State Fair wrapped-up another year of a summer tradition at Cal Expo, bringing families and friends together from across California and other states.

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Still Time to Visit the California State Fair

Jul 28, 2026 01:38PM ● By Ornella Rossi

What to Know Before the Final Weekend

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West Sac Play Donates to Triboli Park Improvements

Jul 27, 2026 05:03PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The City of West Sacramento accepted a $20,000 check on Wednesday, July 22, from West Sac Play to improve Lennie and Kitty Triboli Park.

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Free cake and ice cream served by volunteers at California Admission Day

Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Jul 21, 2026 03:46PM ● By California State Capitol Volunteer Association News Release

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat.

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Erin Clancey welcomed as New Executive Director at the California Museum

California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By The California Museum News Release

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director.

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Vintage items for the Fashion show stacked together, including shoes and hat

Sacramento History Museum to Present First-Time Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

Jul 21, 2026 12:14PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

From Victorian to Vanity Fair, The Sacramento History Museum is getting all dolled up for a Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

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Honey Bees Trapped in Milkweed

Jul 20, 2026 04:57PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

When honey bees become trapped in a milkweed’s elaborate pollination system and die, what are the ecological consequences?

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Local Museums Offer Ways to Enrich the Lazy Days of Summer with Plenty of Must-See and Must-Do Experiences

Jul 20, 2026 11:46AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The Greater Sacramento region is rich with museums and popular destinations that offer plenty of must-see and must-do experiences to explore before summertime makes way for a busy fall season.

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