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Friday Night Lights at River City High

Sep 30, 2025 09:35AM ● By Seth Henderson

Another Season of Sports, Safety and School Spirit

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‘Imagine This…’ Student Writing Competition Underway

Sep 29, 2025 05:20PM ● By California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom News Release

Aspiring young authors with great stories to share about agriculture are encouraged to enter the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom’s annual “Imagine this...” Story Writing Contest.

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United Way Presents Family with 100,000th Book

Sep 03, 2025 03:49PM ● By United Way News Release

United Way California Capital Region presented Amethyst Josephine Franco of Woodland and her family with the 100,000th book from the region’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which the local United Way manages.

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Once Trusted, Some Educators Compromised

Aug 18, 2025 05:54PM ● By Seth Henderson

Sex offenders are registered into a government database after they’ve been convicted in a court of law. Some of them were once trusted employees in area schools.

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Child Support Awareness Month

Aug 12, 2025 02:25PM ● By Office of the County Administrator News Release

The Colusa Sutter Yolo Regional Child Support Agency is proud to join the State of California and child support programs across the nation in celebrating Child Support Awareness Month in August marking five decades of the child support program.

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Community leaders give high fives to a graduate of United Way California Capital Region’s West Sacramento KinderCamp

Forty Incoming West Sacramento Kindergarteners Graduate

Jul 29, 2025 11:31AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Forty incoming West Sacramento kindergarteners graduated from United Way California Capital Region’s KinderCamp program on July 18 amidst cheers from their family members, friends and local dignitaries.

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Students enjoy a recent Discover the Flyway field trip

Inspire an Appreciation for the Yolo Bypass

Jul 22, 2025 12:24PM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Are you looking for opportunities to spend time in nature, learn more about local wetlands, and share your enthusiasm, expertise and knowledge with school students? Joining the Discover the Flyway docent team might be for you.

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: West Sacramento little leaguers pose with their baseball gear for a photo during the Nike RBI baseball camp held at Cosumnes River College

All Smiles for West Sac Little League

Jul 14, 2025 05:00PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

More than 80 West Sacramento Little Leaguers participated in a three-day baseball camp, hosted by Nike and in partnership with the Athletics baseball club at Cosumnes River College on July 8 through July 10.

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The Parks and Recreation Department staff pose for a photo during the groundbreaking.

Breaking Ground on Washington Park

Jul 14, 2025 04:34PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The City of West Sacramento on July 10 broke ground on Washington Park, the 40th park citywide, marking a major milestone in the city’s ongoing efforts to expand access to green space.

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River City High Joins Elite Ranks

Jun 17, 2025 04:35PM ● By Academic Innovations News Release

For the ninth year in a row, River City High School has earned the prestigious Career Choices gold medal, joining an elite group of schools nationwide recognized for their outstanding life and career planning programs.

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This year’s contest received more than 100 submissions from students in kindergarten through seventh grade, representing 19 local schools across Yolo and northeastern Solano counties

Student Artists Shine in 2025 Clean Air Calendar Art Contest

Jun 11, 2025 11:38AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District Announces Winners

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Join Yolo County Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program

Jun 03, 2025 02:32PM ● By Yolo County Library News Release

Yolo County Library invites community members of all ages to participate in its annual Summer Reading Program, running from June 1 through Aug. 15. This year’s theme, Color Our World, celebrates creativity, curiosity and diversity through books, activities and special events.

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A graduate of United Way’s KinderCamp program gives high-fives at his graduation last summer

Summer Kindercamp Prepares Youngsters for School Successes

May 29, 2025 11:38AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

West Sacramento children entering kindergarten this fall who have not attended preschool are invited to apply for United Way California Capital Region’s KinderCamp school-readiness program this summer.

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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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Outstanding Citizen Awards Ceremony Honors 6-Year-Old Son

May 06, 2025 03:19PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office Release

Sacramento 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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California Duck Days Open to All Ages

Apr 08, 2025 10:28AM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Yolo Basin Foundation is hosting California Duck Days, Northern California’s wetlands and wildlife festival, on Saturday, April 26.

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Earth Day and Spring Celebration Includes Egg Hunt

Apr 08, 2025 10:23AM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento area residents are invited to the city’s Bryte Park on Saturday, April 19, rain or (hopefully) shine, to have fun, win prizes, learn about creating sustainable living and hunt for 2,500 brightly-colored eggs.

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2025 California Purple Star Schools Announced

Mar 18, 2025 12:07PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on March 13 announced that 83 schools have been designated as a Purple Star School in 2025, bringing the total number of California schools recognized with this honor to 179 since the program's inception in 2023.

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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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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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Yolo Community Foundation Announces New Scholarships

Mar 04, 2025 12:02PM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

The Yolo Community Foundation (YCF) has announced two new scholarship opportunities for Yolo County students, The Kathleen Barsotti Scholarship for Sustainable Agriculture and the Creative Arts and Science Scholarship.

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City Hosts Mental Health Film Screening

Feb 12, 2025 11:37AM ● By Mitch Barber

West Sacramento Parks and Recreation is hosting a screening of “What I Wish My Parents Knew,” a 45-minute film that explores the inner struggle of children battling depression and anxiety in silence.

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Child Safety-Seat Education Program Receives $315,000 Grant

Jan 23, 2025 11:02AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of $315,000 to support its efforts in educating parents and caregivers about the importance of child safety seats and making sure every child travels safely.

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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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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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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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Students Making the Grade in West Sacramento

Nov 26, 2024 10:55AM ● By MPG Staff

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2024 Love of Learning Award. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active Society members. Local honorees include (10/7/24):

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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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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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Yolo County’s Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center Renamed in Honor of Former Director

Nov 12, 2024 11:02AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Yolo County Children’s Advocacy Center, previously known as the Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center (MDIC), has officially changed its name to Cameron’s Place

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