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Who is California’s Best Bricklayer?

Oct 09, 2024 09:31AM ● By Spec Mix LCC News Release

The world’s largest and most exciting masonry challenge, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®, is coming to Sacramento, CA on Oct. 11. The top masons from the territory will grab their levels and trowels to battle for a chance to be named, “California’s Best Bricklayer.”

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Local Couple to Host Art Showing

Oct 08, 2024 03:59PM ● By Helen Plenert News Release

Helen Plenert and Bobby Horiuchi, Sacramento natives, recently announced their “Places We’ve Been” art showing.

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Trail Project Riding Along as Planned

Oct 02, 2024 11:27AM ● By Angela Underwood

The Clarksburg Branch Line Trail is all over the map on local, regional and state planning sketches.

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West Sacramento K-9 Association Holds 5K, Celebrates K9 Retirement

Oct 02, 2024 11:14AM ● By Annie Kerr

On Saturday, Sept. 28, the West Sacramento K-9 Association held its third annual 5K/10K, and this time, it was to celebrate the retirement of Yoda, one of their beloved K-9’s.

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IRONMAN Triathlon to Bring Tourism to West Sacramento

Oct 02, 2024 10:55AM ● By Annie Kerr

West Sacramento is about to take part in one of the biggest triathlons in the world.

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Meals on Wheels Sits Down

Oct 02, 2024 10:49AM ● By Angela Underwood

Meals on Wheels (MOW) Yolo County Executive Director Joy Cohan said the U.S. Surgeon General declared an epidemic of loneliness last year, pointing to the negative effects on physical and mental health.

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Toys for Tots Yolo County Hosts Successful Fundraiser

Oct 02, 2024 10:40AM ● By Toys for Tots Yolo County News Release

Toys for Tots Yolo County announced Sept. 25 that their benefit concert featuring Northern California favorite Mumbo Gumbo, and sponsored by and held at Sudwerk Brewing Co., was a success.

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United Way Invites Women To “Innovate and Ignite”

Oct 01, 2024 12:18PM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

United Way's Women United action group will hold its fall fundraiser, Innovate and Ignite, to connect and empower women in the community and raise funds for the local United Way's foster youth initiatives.

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Community Center Shares Glimpse of Fall Events

Sep 18, 2024 03:28PM ● By West Sacramento Community Center News Release

The West Sacramento Community Center opened its doors to the public and held its free summer craft fair on Friday, Aug. 30.

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35th Annual A Day in The Country Supports Farmland Conservation

Sep 18, 2024 03:12PM ● By Yolo Land Trust News Release

Supporters of the Yolo Land Trust (YLT) gathered on Sunday, Sept. 8 for the 35th Annual A Day in the Country. This event has been a cherished tradition for 35 years, continually bringing together the community to celebrate and support Yolo Land Trust’s mission to conserve agricultural land in Yolo County.

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Free Preserving Classes for Yolo County

Sep 18, 2024 03:04PM ● By Yolo County News Release

To celebrate Farm to Fork Month this September, the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency’s (HHSA) Hanna and Herbert Bauer Memorial Community Garden and CalFresh Healthy Living programs are hosting a free class in Woodland on preserving food from local gardens.

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West Sacramento Repair Café Opens New Location

Sep 18, 2024 02:43PM ● By Annie Kerr

The West Sacramento Repair Café has a new location at Holy Cross Parish: 1321 Anna St., West Sacramento.

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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Blue Angels Headline California Capital Airshow Next March

Sep 11, 2024 03:00PM ● By MPG staff

The California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, on Sept. 6 announced its 19th annual Airshow will return to Mather Airport on March 22 and March 23, 2025.

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Come One, Come All…

Sep 06, 2024 03:02PM ● By T-Rock Communications News Release

Community is Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day with Free Cake & Ice Cream at the State Capitol on Sept. 9

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California Museum to Host 11th Annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta Oct. 12

Sep 05, 2024 10:21AM ● By California Museum News Release

Tickets are now available for the California Museum’s highly anticipated Día de los Muertos Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 12.

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Yolo Classic Car and Truck Show Announces Winners

Sep 05, 2024 09:12AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Despite an early morning drizzle and an afternoon downpour, more than 800 attendees enjoyed the seventh annual “Cruisin’ into the Next Chapter” Classic Car and Truck Show on Saturday, Aug. 24, in Yolo.

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‘Team Hope Walk’ Raises Needed Funds

Aug 27, 2024 09:52AM ● By Weston Greene Communications News Release

The Northern California Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America will host the Sacramento Team Hope Walk on Sept. 21 at River Walk Park, 651 2nd St. in West Sacramento.

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SacRT Awarded Three Grants to Help Connect Communities

Aug 23, 2024 01:42PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it’s the recipient of three Caltrans Sustainable Community grants totaling nearly $1 million

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New Report Estimates Potential Water Losses

Aug 21, 2024 04:59PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On July 31, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its final 2023 State Water Project (SWP) Delivery Capability Report

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Auditions Announced for Robin Hood, the Musical

Aug 20, 2024 09:16AM ● By Winters Theatre Company News Release

Winters Theatre Company will audition male and female actors, singers and dancers, ages 12 and up, for “Robin Hood, the Musical” at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21

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Tuleyome Tale – Safe Summer Hiking

Aug 20, 2024 09:10AM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Heading outdoors, even during the heat of summer, is not only possible but with a little preparation it can be safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling

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Successful Tire Recycling Event Held in Dunnigan

Aug 19, 2024 06:20PM ● By Yolo County News Release

On Saturday, Aug. 3, the Yolo County Department of Community Services' Division of Integrated Waste Management, in partnership with Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, held a successful tire recycling event at their Dunnigan location

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City, School Partner Up Again

Aug 19, 2024 06:05PM ● By Angela Underwood

The City of West Sacramento approved a contract worth more than $2 million with the Washington Unified School District (WUSD)

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Classic Car and Truck Show Returns to Yolo on Aug. 24

Aug 14, 2024 03:05PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Join Yolo County Library and the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library for the Cruisin’ into the Next Chapter Classic Car and Truck Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24

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Local Team Puts West Sac on Map

Aug 14, 2024 02:23PM ● By Angela Underwood

The applause during Mayor Martha Guererro’s reading of the River City Tigers proclamation had the leader slowing down her words

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Winters Theatre Company Announces 10-Minute Play Script Submissions

Aug 14, 2024 01:40PM ● By Winters Theatre Company News Release

The Winters Theatre Company invites you to submit original scripts for consideration in our annual 10-minute play festival to be held the weekends of Feb. 28 through March 1 and March 7 and 8, 2025

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Circus Vargas Returns with the Ultimate Entertainment Extravaganza

Aug 14, 2024 11:57AM ● By Circus Vargas News Release

Get ready to witness the most extraordinary display of talent and wonder under the Big Top. Circus Vargas is back with its all-new 2024 production, ‘Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration!’

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Matsui and Blumenthal Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Improve Safety of Cruise Ship Passengers

Aug 07, 2024 10:36AM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

On Aug. 2, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the Cruise Passenger Protection Act, legislation to better protect passengers aboard cruise ships through updated passenger safety standards and cruise line reporting requirements.

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Gardeners Invited to Free Pest Management Class Saturday

Aug 05, 2024 09:29AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County gardeners of all experience levels are invited to attend a free class from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 to learn effective methods for managing unwanted critters and bugs in their gardens.

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Yolo County Fair Includes Inaugural Beer & Wine Showcase

Aug 05, 2024 09:23AM ● By Yolo County Fair Beer & Wine News Release

The Yolo County Fair, with an “Over the Moon “theme, is from Aug. 14 to Aug. 18 in Woodland.

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Non Commissioned Officers Association

Jul 31, 2024 09:36AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA), a military service organization established in 1960, plays a vital role in supporting members across all United States Armed Forces branches and their families from Rancho Cordova and the greater Sacramento area through programs and initiatives

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Free Fishing Day: Get Hooked on New Adventure

Jul 24, 2024 01:10PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

During the second of California’s two free fishing days in 2024, which will be on Aug. 31, the public can fish throughout the Golden State without a fishing license.

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Gallery 1075 Presents 11th Annual Exhibit

Jul 23, 2024 12:31PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Gallery 1075’s 11th annual Exhibit of the West Sacramento Art Guild, featuring a diverse array of works by local artists, began on July 8 and runs through July 31

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West Sacramento Offers Fun for Seniors

Jul 23, 2024 12:27PM ● By MPG Staff

If you are 50 plus and yearn for a variety of activities, come join in the fun at the West Sacramento Community Center and participate in the Active Aging programs

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