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International Rail Fair Returns to Cal Expo

Oct 27, 2026 01:19PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The 2026 International Railfair model railroad show returns to Cal Expo on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, featuring 11 different operating layouts, vendors and special new attractions.

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Weekday Closures Planned for Freeport Bridge Nov. 2-30

Oct 27, 2026 08:55AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Travelers who use the Freeport Bridge should plan for weekday daytime closures beginning Monday, Nov. 2, as Sacramento County completes structural repairs to the bridge.

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Park Blvd. to Receive Major Improvements

Oct 27, 2026 08:48AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The City of West Sacramento recently broke ground on the Park Boulevard Resurfacing and Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project, a roughly $1.9 million investment to make one of the city’s busiest corridors safer for people walking, biking and driving.

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Farming the Bypass

Oct 27, 2026 08:41AM ● By Kevin Dietrich, photos by Kevin Dietrich

The Ups and Downs of Growing Rice in California

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A Day in the Country

Oct 20, 2026 09:39AM ● By Yolo Land Trust News Release

37th Annual Event Celebrates Farms, Food and Community

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Even in Today’s Economy, a New Home May Be More Affordable Than You Realize

Oct 20, 2026 09:34AM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

It’s no secret that mortgage interest rates have climbed sharply this year, due in part to the ongoing conflict in Iran and uncertainties about oil supplies and cost. Rates have broken the 7% level and are likely to inch even higher.

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Fireworks illuminate the sky
California Capital Airshow Celebrates 20 Years

Oct 19, 2026 12:02PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Milestone event featured two days of aerial performances, a nighttime show and a salute to America’s 250th

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Celebrate American Archives Month with the Sacramento Archives Crawl
Sacramento Archives Crawl Coming

Oct 13, 2026 03:31PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Celebrate American Archives Month with the Sacramento Archives Crawl from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17.

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Yolo County Agricultural Production Reaches $911.9 Million in 2025

Oct 12, 2026 05:14PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The gross value of Yolo County agricultural production reached $911.9 million in 2025, an increase of $92.9 million, or approximately 11.3%, from 2024.

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Ironman California Returns to Yolo County Oct. 18

Oct 12, 2026 05:08PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County will once again welcome thousands of athletes competing in the Ironman California triathlon on Sunday, Oct. 18.

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Party in the Park Set

Oct 12, 2026 04:57PM ● By Kevin Dietrich

Party in the Park at Heritage Oaks Park is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, in West Sacramento.

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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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Oktoberfest
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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Sac-Town Rodeo
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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Female Valley Carpenter Bee
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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Memorabilia from the Solons’
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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