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Athletics to Debut in West Sacramento

Mar 25, 2025 12:41PM ● By Daniel Canfield, photos by Daniel Canfield

On March 31, little Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento is going to come alive with Major League Baseball action.

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California Capital Airshow Educates Next Generation

Mar 25, 2025 12:07PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky.

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SPCA Doggy Dash Returns for 32nd Year

Mar 25, 2025 12:03PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sacramento SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), open to all dogs, their owners and dog lovers, will hold its 32nd Doggy Dash on April 12.

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CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

Mar 25, 2025 11:20AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

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Sacramento Hosts March for Life

Mar 25, 2025 10:53AM ● By MPG Staff

The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state.

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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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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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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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Become a First Responder, Teacher and Leader through Service

Mar 17, 2025 04:47PM ● By California Volunteers, Office of the Governor News Release

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

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Experience the Best of Broadway!

Mar 14, 2025 03:15PM ● By Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra News Release

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Presents ‘A Lerner & Loewe Celebration’

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March is for Celebrating

Mar 11, 2025 10:55AM ● By United Cerebral Palsy of Sacramento and Northern California News Release

March marks Disability Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions and resilience of people with disabilities. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness, promote understanding and work toward a more inclusive world for everyone.

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Capital Stage Apprentice Program Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 10:00AM ● By Capital Stage News Release

Capital Stage, Sacramento’s innovative and professional nonprofit theatre company, is accepting applications for its 2025/26 Apprentice Company.

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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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Restoring California: A Call to Cobb Mountain

Mar 10, 2025 12:13PM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Visiting tiny towns is a bit of a civic duty that maybe wasn’t written into the curriculum or taught in lesson plans before we exited into the real world.

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Sacramento Zoo Celebrates Baby Giraffe Birth

Mar 04, 2025 12:03PM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo is thrilled to announce that Amirah the giraffe gave birth to a female calf on Saturday, March 1, at 2:56 p.m.

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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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Tickets Now on Sale for the 2025 California Capital Airshow

Mar 03, 2025 05:51PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 2025 California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, returns to Mather Airport on March 22 and 23.

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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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Aggie Earns Pitcher of the Week Award

Feb 27, 2025 02:28PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis senior right-hander Noel Valdez held Gonzaga scoreless for six innings in the Aggies' 3-1 win on Feb. 15 and was honored with the season's first Big West Pitcher of the Week award, the conference announced on Feb. 17.

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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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Drain After Rain to Prevent Mosquitoes

Feb 25, 2025 03:46PM ● By Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

The recent rain has left behind stagnant water. Since temperatures are expected to increase over the next few days, this can create the perfect combination for mosquitoes to breed, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District on Feb. 20.

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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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Gayton Appointed Chief Probation Officer

Feb 18, 2025 09:56AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Interim Administrator Drik Brazil has announced the appointment of Rachelle Gayton as chief probation officer.

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Yolo County Hosting Expungement Clinic on March 13

Feb 18, 2025 09:53AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County is assisting residents in overcoming barriers to economic stability and successful reintegration into society hosting a free Expungement Clinic on Thursday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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