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County Connects Veterans & Families to Benefits

Jul 29, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento County Health and Social Services News Release

Sacramento County’s Veterans Services Office plays a vital role in helping veterans and their dependents access life-changing benefits.

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Celebrating Polish Culture

Jul 29, 2025 10:26AM ● By Polish American Club of Sacramento News Release

Join the Polish American Club of Sacramento, Inc. at the 34th annual Polish Festival. Come celebrate and learn about the Polish culture through traditional food, drink and song from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at 327 Main St., Roseville.

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A's Select 17 Players to Complete 2025 First-Year Player Draft

Jul 29, 2025 09:43AM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics selected 17 players on day two of the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, the club announced on July 14.

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Kings Acquire Dario Šarić

Jul 29, 2025 09:37AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings announced on July 13 that the team has acquired Dario Šarić from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas.

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Champions Crowned at Golf Championships

Jul 29, 2025 09:32AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council hosted the 57th City Senior, 16th City Super Senior, and Legends Men’s Championships on July 22 to July 23 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur golfers from around the region.

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A Showcase in SoCal

Jul 29, 2025 09:20AM ● By Chelsea Reimche, Sacramento Republic FC Communications

Unified Team Tournament Recap

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Photo Contest Invites Californians to Capture and Share the Beauty of State Parks

Jul 29, 2025 09:15AM ● By California State Parks Foundation News Release

The California State Parks Foundation is inviting park visitors and photography enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels to capture the natural beauty, recreational activities and unique landscapes of California’s state parks.

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Reservation Enhancements Coming to California State Parks

Jul 29, 2025 09:06AM ● By CDPR News Release

Californians and visitors from all over the world can now access campground availability on Parks.ca.gov and book their perfect campsite in just a few clicks as part of customer-focused reservation upgrades announced July 24 by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Gene Davis from Reliable Home Solutions stands behind the kitchen counter of one of his manufactured homes

Ownership Versus Affordability

Jul 28, 2025 05:29PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

More than 120,000 apartment units fill the Sacramento region, with a vacancy rate of about 4.2%, compared to just 0.6% for conventional homes and 1% or less for manufactured home parks, according to data from Apartments.com, the U.S. Census Bureau, and state housing reports.

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Softball Western "B" National Championship Tournament Features 500 Players

Jul 22, 2025 11:53AM ● By Ron Trujillo

Clutch hits, defensive gems and must-win games will highlight USA Softball's Western "B" National Championship 10-under girls' tournament that runs from July 22 through July 27 in Roseville, bringing about 2,500 athletes, coaches and fans and generating more than $1 million for Placer Valley.

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Republic FC Signs 2024 Breakout Striker Khori Bennett

Jul 22, 2025 11:43AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced on July 17 that the club has signed forward Khori Bennett. He will be added to the team's roster, pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Zack Mate of Elk Grove wins the 2025 Sacramento County Men’s Amateur Championship

Zack Mate Wins Men’s Amateur Championship

Jul 22, 2025 11:34AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 Sacramento County Men’s Amateur Championship was held on July 12 to July 13 at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course in Carmichael.

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Taylor Baker of Sacramento holds her championship trophy from the 2025 Sacramento Valley Women’s Amateur Championship at the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course

Baker Claims Championship, Garcia Captures Title at Women’s Amateur

Jul 22, 2025 10:50AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Taylor Baker of Sacramento emerged victorious at the 2025 Sacramento Valley Women’s Amateur Championship, capturing the Championship Flight title at the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks on July 13.

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Unsecured Property Taxes Due Sept. 2

Jul 22, 2025 10:34AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Annual bills for Sacramento County unsecured personal property taxes for fiscal year 2025-2026 will be mailed on July 18 and are due no later than Sept. 2 to avoid penalties for delinquency.

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Law Enforcement Partnership Yields 24 Narcotics Arrests

Jul 22, 2025 10:22AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento Police Department, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced the results of a recent operation focused on maintaining safety and quality of life in the central city.

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Hear that Train Whistle Blow

Jul 22, 2025 10:04AM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

Historic Steam Locomotive Set to Ride the Rails Again

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Swing jazz quartet based out of Los Angeles, San Lyon, performs at the Hot Jazz Jubilee

Hot Jazz Jubilee 2025 Releases Festival Line Up

Jul 22, 2025 09:30AM ● By Hot Jazz Jubilee News Release

The Hot Jazz Jubilee will once again feature four days of music and entertainment over Labor Day weekend from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.

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Peer-to-Peer Payment is the New Cash

Jul 17, 2025 01:11PM ● By Joe Thompson

In Sacramento County, peer-to-peer payments are transforming how small businesses get paid.

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Youth fairgoers take a lunch break on a shady hill at the Sacramento County Fair

Jam-Packed State Fair Open for more than Two Weeks

Jul 14, 2025 06:04PM ● By Seth Henderson

Featuring more than 50 carnival rides, a range of performances and competitions within various industries, and of course food, the California State Fair kicked off on July 11 at Cal Expo, lasting through July 27.

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Where All the Stars Talk

Jul 14, 2025 05:24PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Mary Jane Popp Brings Back the Stars

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Community members bring food donations during the annual food drive

SMUD's Giving Friday Returns to State Fair

Jul 14, 2025 04:25PM ● By SMUD News Release

Free Admission to Giving Friday with Donation of Nonperishable Foods

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Members of Sacramento County's Wellness Without Walls (W3) program celebrate a new collaboration with Behavioral Health's Homeless Engagement and Response Team

Mobile Health Rolls Out New Services

Jul 14, 2025 03:47PM ● By Sacramento County Department of Health Services News Release

Sacramento County’s mobile clinic is doing more than just rolling into neighborhoods; it’s rolling out a whole new level of care.

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California State Senate Welcomes Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts Experience Civic Engagement at State Capitol

Jul 14, 2025 03:22PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) was proud to welcome Girl Scouts from across the state for a two-day educational experience centered on civic engagement and advocacy.

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The Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility earns national recognition for its health services

Youth Detention Earns Health Care Accreditation

Jul 14, 2025 03:09PM ● By Sacramento County Health and Social Services News Release

The Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility has once again earned national recognition for its health services, receiving full reaccreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).

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U.S. Preschoolers Exposed to Broad Range of Potentially Harmful Chemicals

Jul 14, 2025 03:04PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Findings concern researchers because early childhood is a critical period for brain and body development

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Stay Safe in Triple Digit Heat

Jul 14, 2025 03:01PM ● By California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services News Release

With temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat.

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Sapphires in the Mail, Arriving by the Day

Jul 14, 2025 01:46PM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards, photos by Kimberly A. Edwards

California Writers Club, Sacramento will celebrate 100 years of excellence in writing on Oct. 18 at North Ridge Country Club.

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Goalkeeper Danny Vitiello and defender Jared Timmer of the Sacramento Republic FC sign multi-year contracts with the club

Republic FC Inks Danny Vitiello and Jared Timmer to Multi-Year Contracts

Jul 14, 2025 01:33PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced that the club has reached agreements with goalkeeper Danny Vitiello and defender Jared Timmer, signing both players to new multi-year contracts, pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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Women’s Soccer Adds Six Commitments to 2025 Class

Jul 14, 2025 01:28PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Reigning Big Sky Conference Tournament champion, California State University, Sacramento women’s soccer team added six more new faces to its roster for the upcoming fall campaign, gaining four transfers and a pair of standout freshman to the fold, head coach Randy Dedini recently announced.

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A’s Players Receive Recognition

Jul 14, 2025 01:23PM ● By Athletics News Releases

Athletics’ first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the American League Rookie of the Month for June.

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Max Arfsten claimed Man of the Match honors after a goal and an assist against Costa Rica

Former Aggie Lifts USMNT to Gold Cup Semifinals

Jul 14, 2025 01:18PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Former UC Davis soccer standout Max Arfsten delivered a career-defining performance for the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) on June 29, powering a 2-2 (4-3 PKs) quarterfinal victory over Costa Rica in the Concacaf Gold Cup and earning Man of the Match honors.

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In Las Vegas on June 16, the Sacramento Republic FC Academy’s U13 team wins the international Copa Rayados

High Quality Development at Republic FC Academy

Jul 08, 2025 09:49AM ● By Seth Henderson

The Sacramento Republic FC Academy’s U13 team won the international Copa Rayados tournament in Las Vegas on June 16 without conceding a goal, ranking first in the Northwest Division for quality of play, rated at 86.2.

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A's Jacob Wilson Elected Starter for All-Star Game

Jul 08, 2025 09:45AM ● By Athletics News Release

Jacob Wilson from the Athletics has been elected by the fans as starting shortstop for the American League in the 2025 All-Star Game at Atlanta on July 15.

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University of California, Davis men's basketball alumnus TY Johnson is in the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer league.

TY Johnson Signs with Lakers

Jul 08, 2025 09:43AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis men's basketball alumnus TY Johnson has signed a summer league contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, following the 2025 NBA Draft.

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