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Doggie Day Out Program Re-Launched

Jan 27, 2025 06:22PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The Front Street Animal Shelter has re-launched its popular Doggie Day Out program, which allows members of the community to take a shelter dog on a “field trip” to get a break from life at the shelter and increase their chances for adoption.

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Yolo County Residents Invited to a Free Fruit Tree Care Class

Jan 23, 2025 11:19AM ● By Yolo County News Release

olo County residents are invited to learn about fruit tree care with Bonnie Berman, a UC Master Gardener from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Hanna & Herbert Bauer Memorial Community Garden located at 137 N. Cottonwood St. in Woodland

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Folk-Rock Benefit Concert to Benefit Meals on Wheels Yolo County

Jan 23, 2025 11:00AM ● By Meals on Wheels Yolo County News Release

Offering an evening of live folk-rock music, “Spinoza’s Dream,” a benefit concert for Meals on Wheels Yolo County (MOW Yolo), will feature Davis-based musician and recording artist Dave Nachmanoff and The Usual Culprits at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Winters Opera House, 13 Main St., Winters.

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Monster Jam is Back in Sacramento

Jan 23, 2025 10:28AM ● By Heather Atherton, AthertonPR News Release

Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at Golden 1 Center from Jan. 24 to 26.

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Morro Bay: The Classic California Experience

Jan 23, 2025 09:16AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Some California coastal towns could be studied for their formula of economic and cultural success, and Morro Bay would be among the most influential.

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River Cats Conducting National Anthem Auditions

Jan 22, 2025 11:33AM ● By River Cats News Release

The opening of every ballgame starts with the National Anthem, and the Sacramento River Cats want to give you the chance to perform. The River Cats have announced their National Anthem auditions for the 2025 baseball season will take place at Sutter Health Park on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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Athletics Season Tickets Sell Out

Jan 22, 2025 11:22AM ● By Martín Gallegos, MLB.com

Ahead of their temporary move to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for the next three seasons, the Athletics got a taste of the passion from sports fans in the area while attending a Sacramento Kings game just down the road at Golden 1 Center.

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Nonstop Flights to Anchorage Offered

Jan 22, 2025 09:37AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Beginning June 14, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) will offer a new seasonal nonstop flight to Anchorage, Alaska with Alaska Airlines. This marks the first-ever nonstop service from Sacramento to the State of Alaska in the airport’s history.

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Athletics Make Themselves at Home

Jan 14, 2025 09:56AM ● By Martín Gallegos, MLB.com

As Major League Baseball’s Athletics prepare to begin their temporary relocation to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for at least the next three seasons, manager Mark Kotsay and some of the club’s top players spent some time getting to know their new community.

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Find First Cabbage White Butterfly, Win a Beer Pitcher

Jan 08, 2025 10:54AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

The annual “Beer for a Butterfly” contest, launched in 1972 by butterfly guru Art Shapiro, now a UC Davis distinguished professor emeritus, started on Jan. 1.

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American Legion Seeks Baseball Coaches

Dec 31, 2024 10:02AM ● By Yolo Post 77 American Legion News Release

Coaches and assistant coaches are needed for the baseball team sponsored by the American Legion Woodland’s Yolo Post 77.

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Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Installation & Awards Dinner

Dec 31, 2024 09:14AM ● By MPG Staff

The West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Installation & Awards Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 16, at City Hall.

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X Games Set to Celebrate 30th Anniversary in Sacramento

Dec 24, 2024 10:38AM ● By X Games News Release

On Dec. 12, X Games announced a new three-year partnership with California Dreamin’ Entertainment which will bring the renowned actions sports and music festival to Cal Expo in Sacramento each summer from 2025-2027.

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Yolo County Swearing in Ceremony for Elected Officials

Dec 24, 2024 09:54AM ● By Yolo County Elections Office News Release

At 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, a Swearing in Ceremony will be held for Yolo County Elected Officials. The ceremony will take place in the Atrium of the Yolo County Administration Building located at 625 Court St. in Woodland.

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Yolo County Library Continues Reading Program in 2025

Dec 24, 2024 09:38AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Library has a New Year’s resolution for you: Read more in 2025! Starting Jan 1, the Library will continue its yearlong reading program, 52: A Yearlong Reading Journey. Reading is more than a habit – it’s a state of mind.

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Sutter Davis Hospital Named One of Nation’s Top Hospitals by Leapfrog

Dec 24, 2024 09:36AM ● By Sutter Health News Release

Sutter Davis Hospital this week was named by The Leapfrog Group as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals. Sutter Davis is one of only 36 hospitals nationally to receive the award in the Top General Hospitals category.

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Community Center Has Events for 50-Plus

Dec 24, 2024 09:28AM ● By West Sacramento Community Center News Release

If you are 50-plus, members and nonmembers of the West Sacramento Community Center are invited to attend the “Cooking Matters in Your Community” sponsored by Cal Fresh and Agency on Aging Area 4.

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World-Class Pickleball Event Returns to Sacramento Region

Dec 23, 2024 05:15PM ● By Association of Pickleball Players News Release

The 2025 Association of Pickleball Players' (APP) Sacramento Open is set to take place Feb. 26 through March 2, at Johnson Ranch Pickleball Complex in Roseville

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Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishery Open in Northern California

Dec 19, 2024 08:50AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The recreational fishery for Dungeness crab is open in the portion of northern California that was delayed due to a public health hazard.

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Youth Volleyball in West Sacramento

Dec 16, 2024 04:45PM ● By United States Youth Volleyball League News Release

Nonprofit offers boys and girls fun, safe, supervised environment for volleyball

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West Sacramento Police Department Hosts Shop with a Cop Event

Dec 16, 2024 04:41PM ● By West Sacramento Police Department News Release

At 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14, the West Sacramento Police Department hosted its ninth annual Shop with a Cop event.

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Christmas Jug Band Returns to the Winters Opera House

Dec 10, 2024 01:13PM ● By Winters Opera House News Release

The purveyors of 100 percent acoustic seasonal skiffle, Santa-swing and jingle bell rockabilly are heading to Winters at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.

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Sac Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts

Dec 03, 2024 03:01PM ● By Sacramento Republic Football Club News Release

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Republic FC is hosting its annual Open Tryout, giving the region’s top players a chance to impress the technical staff and earn an invitation to training camp.

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Don’t Let Fats, Oils and Grease Ruin Holiday Cheer

Dec 03, 2024 02:53PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

As the holiday season approaches, the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is urging residents to help prevent sewer backups, a common yet costly and disruptive issue that peaks during this time of year.

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Dinos Alive Roars into West Sacramento

Dec 02, 2024 06:13PM ● By Fever Up News Release

Have you ever wished you could step back in time and explore the power, majesty and magic of a world filled with dinosaurs? Now you can at Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience in the heart of West Sacramento that opened in November and runs through January.

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Yolo Community Foundation Celebrates Philanthropy Honorees

Dec 02, 2024 06:06PM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

The Yolo Community Foundation celebrated the honorees for the annual Yolo Philanthropy Awards, recognizing the extraordinary individuals and organizations who made a significant impact in Yolo County.

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What's Up for Christmas?

Dec 02, 2024 06:04PM ● By MPG Staff

As the holiday season descends upon the City of West Sacramento, cooler temps and fog shrouded mornings will give way to dazzling light displays and festive holiday events throughout December. Here are a few of the regional holiday events and offerings available to delight kids of all ages.

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November 25th 6PM - 8PM While supplies last. Come to 1102 Jefferson Blvd in West Sacramento, CA to get your free turkey

1st National REALTY OF AMERICA Turkey giveaway

Nov 22, 2024 02:34PM ● By Ted Erler

While supplies last. Rain or shine. First come first serve basis until turkeys run out. Come early to get in line.

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MLB’s Athletics Announce 2025 Regular Season Home Game Times

Nov 19, 2024 04:08PM ● By Athletics News Release

First pitch of the A’s inaugural game at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento will take place at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, March 31, as the Athletics take on the Chicago Cubs.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Announces Kids Christmas Party

Nov 19, 2024 03:38PM ● By Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 8762 News Release

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8762 will hold their annual Children’s Christmas Party from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 905 Drever St. in West Sacramento.

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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Holiday Tree Lighting Date Announced

Nov 12, 2024 11:34AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The streets in front of City Hall will shut down and become a Winter Wonderland on Dec. 6.

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West Sacramento Provides Meals and Socialization for Seniors

Nov 12, 2024 11:27AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

On July 31, Meals on Wheels Yolo County launched Café Yolo, a social dining experience for seniors age 60+ to meet and socialize every Wednesday at the West Sacramento Community Center.

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West Sacramento to Host Turkey Tri

Nov 12, 2024 11:22AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Join us for this post-Thanksgiving fitness adventure Nov. 30!

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Ice Skate Under the City Lights

Nov 12, 2024 11:09AM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

A Sacramento holiday tradition, the Downtown Ice Rink presented by Dignity Health is the perfect place to gather with friends and family to enjoy the holidays. The rink officially opened for the 2024 holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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