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Celebrate Juneteenth at Bridgeway Lake

May 20, 2025 12:44PM ● By MPG Staff

The West Sacramento Parks and Recreation department will hosts its third annual Juneteenth celebration from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 13 at the Bridgeway Lake Community Park, 3650 Southport Parkway.

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Walk with Friends in West Sacramento

May 20, 2025 12:35PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Sacramento-based nonprofit community organization Health Education Council aims to improve the health of those who live in historically under-served neighborhoods as a strategy to address health in a community-wide effort.

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A family reads a book together that they received through United Way California Capital Region, which runs through the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Yolo County.

Kids Get a Free Read

May 20, 2025 12:31PM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

West Sacramento children can receive one free book each month from birth until their fifth birthday, regardless of family income level, through United Way California Capital Region, which runs Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Yolo County.

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On May 6, at 11 a.m., the West Sacramento Historical Society officially transferred and gave 22 pre-Columbian figurine artifacts to the Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento.

Pre-Columbian Artifacts Returned to Consulate General of Mexico

May 13, 2025 11:45AM ● By West Sacramento Historical Society News Release

On May 6, at 11 a.m., the West Sacramento Historical Society officially transferred and gave 22 pre-Columbian figurine artifacts to the Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento.

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Shaquille and Shaqir O’Neal Join the Hornets

May 13, 2025 11:12AM ● By MPG Staff

National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Famer Dr. Shaquille O’Neal will serve as the general manager of Sacramento State University men’s basketball starting in the 2025-2026 season.

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Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and University of California, Davis, received their first payments from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program.

United Way Expands Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program

May 13, 2025 10:48AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and University of California, Davis, received their first payments from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program that will provide them with $500 a month for one year.

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New Health and Human Services Agency Director Welcomed

May 06, 2025 03:27PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County announced the appointment of Mónica Morales as the new director of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), effective June 4.

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Empower Yolo Chosen as a 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year

May 06, 2025 03:25PM ● By Natalia Baltazar, Director of Development and Community Relations of Empower Yolo

Empower Yolo is proud to announce that it has been selected as the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 4 by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.

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Raley’s Awards Funding in First-Ever Food for Families Infrastructure Grant Program

May 06, 2025 03:17PM ● By Raley’s News Release

Raley’s announced that $340,241 in grant funding has been awarded via its new Food for Families infrastructure grant program.

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Building Business Over Cheers

May 06, 2025 03:13PM ● By MPG staff

The West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce has started its series of mixer events for 2025 called “Cheers with the Chamber,” offering a fun and free opportunity for members to connect with each other and potential prospects.

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Club Pheasant Retail Development Given Council Approval

May 06, 2025 02:59PM ● By John McCallum

A piece of West Sacramento history is about to experience a rebirth in a new, expanded version of its old self.

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Rendering of what the Elk Grove Zoo would look like.

Disappointment Surrounds Elk Grove Zoo Project Cancellation

May 06, 2025 01:06PM ● By Sean P. Thomas

A highly anticipated plan to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove has been shelved, prompting disappointment among city leaders and residents who had hoped the $300-million project would bring economic and cultural benefits to Elk Grove.

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Community members pose in front of mobile farmers market truck

Mobile Farmers Market Returns

May 06, 2025 11:43AM ● By Idaly Valencia

From May 13 through Nov. 20, the Center for Land-Based Learning’s Mobile Farmers Market truck will make weekly stops in neighborhoods across West Sacramento.

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California Has the 3rd Worst Roads in the U.S.

May 06, 2025 11:37AM ● By Construction Coverage News Release

A new study on behalf of Construction Coverage has identified the U.S. states with the best and worst roads.

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Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho presented to the American River Alliance a Beacon of Hope Award for their continuous efforts keeping the river waterways clean.

Annual Outstanding Citizen Awards Ceremony Honors 13 Citizens

May 06, 2025 11:26AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office Release

acramento County District Attorney Thien Ho presented the Outstanding Citizen Award to 13 victims and witnesses who have shown uncommon courage by participating in the criminal justice process under extraordinarily challenging circumstances.

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the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship

Sac State Women’s Tennis Claims Second Straight Big Sky Tournament Crown

May 06, 2025 10:57AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second consecutive season and the 13th time in school history, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship, shutting out regular season champ and top-seeded Northern Arizona, 4-0, on the morning of April 26 at the Phoenix Tennis Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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‘Golf with Us’ to Offer Youth Affordable Rounds

May 06, 2025 10:48AM ● By Bank of America News Release

Bank of America recently announced the launch of Golf with Us, a new initiative designed to grow the next generation of golfers.

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Aerospace Museum Funds Awards

May 06, 2025 10:32AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Almost 45 years after blast off, the Aerospace Museum of California last week celebrated 18 years as a self-supporting entity at the former McClellan Air Force Base.

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Sacramento Zoo Relocation to Elk Grove Cancelled After Years of Planning

Apr 30, 2025 12:40PM ● By By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Plans to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove have been officially canceled, bringing an end to years of planning and negotiations.

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Yolo Commute ‘Gears Up’ For May Is Bike Month

Apr 29, 2025 12:43PM ● By Yolo Commute News Release

Yolo Commute is getting ready for the annual cycling celebration known as May is Bike Month (MIBM).

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Community Center Hosts Free Senior Resource Fair

Apr 29, 2025 11:41AM ● By Idaly Valencia

May is nationally recognized as Older Americans Month, a time to honor the contributions of older adults and emphasize the importance of supporting their well-being in our communities.

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Scholarships for Students

Apr 29, 2025 11:02AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Sacramento County Public School Students Eligible for $1,500 Scholarships

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Jack London’s Chair: Hiding Here in Plain Sight

Apr 29, 2025 10:06AM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards

While researching the history of the California Writers Club Sacramento, our 100th- year anniversary will be celebrated Oct. 18, I came across a newspaper article from 1955.

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Sacramento Leads Nation with Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Technology

Apr 29, 2025 09:24AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) are partnering to launch automated bike lane enforcement, making Sacramento the first city in California and in the United States to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses.

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Sacramento Zoo welcomes Clouded Leopards

Sacramento Zoo Welcomes Two Clouded Leopards

Apr 29, 2025 09:21AM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo announced the arrival of two clouded leopards, Serai and Rajasi, on April 17.

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California Restaurant Foundation’s Annual Resilience Fund Returns for the Fifth Year

Apr 28, 2025 12:57PM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

Grant Applications for California’s Independent Restaurants are Now Open

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Paint for a Purpose Supports Foster Youth Nonprofit

Apr 23, 2025 10:37AM ● By Make It Happen Yolo County News Release

Residents are invited to experience an afternoon of painting led by local artist Joanne Andresen on April 27 at Paint for a Purpose, the second annual fundraiser benefiting Make It Happen for Yolo County.

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Giving Starts Here

Apr 23, 2025 10:29AM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

Yolo Community Kicks Off Big Day of Giving

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Westacre Park Sees Expansion

Apr 23, 2025 10:17AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

On April 17, the City of West Sacramento celebrated the groundbreaking of the highly anticipated Westacre Park Renovation and Expansion Project.

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74th Autorama to Fill Cal Expo with Hundreds of Hot Rods

Apr 22, 2025 04:40PM ● By Sacramento Autorama Media News Release

The popular Sacramento Autorama returns to Cal Expo for the 74th year on May 2 through May 4.

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Spring Football Sets Record Attendance

Apr 22, 2025 04:06PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

In front of a record-setting spring game crowd of more than 7,000 fans, the Sacramento State football team completed its offseason practice with the annual Spring Game at Hornet Stadium on April 12.

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Community Invited to Free Gardening 101 Class

Apr 15, 2025 03:18PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Spring is around the corner and it’s time to dust off your gardening tools and begin preparing for a spring and summer garden.

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A Bird’s-Eye View of Yolo County

Apr 15, 2025 03:06PM ● By Viviana Dazo

Ever wonder what you’re looking at when flying over Yolo County on a plane?

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Concerts in the Park Returns in May

Apr 15, 2025 12:50PM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

On April 4, Downtown Sacramento Partnership announced the much-anticipated “Concerts in the Park” series lineup, bringing live music back to downtown Sacramento on Fridays at 6 p.m. starting May 2, 2025.

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Sacramento Zoo’s Baby Giraffe Has a Name

Apr 15, 2025 12:30PM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo is excited to announce that its adorable baby Masai giraffe, born on March 1, has been given the name Sumi. The name was selected though an online vote.

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