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Teens Create Messages of Love

Feb 04, 2025 03:36PM ● By MPG Staff

Two high school students have found a way to give back to young patients and their families at Shriners Hospital in Sacramento this Valentine’s Day.

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Grants Available to Support Economic Growth in North Sacramento

Jan 28, 2025 06:05PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications from eligible businesses and property owners in North Sacramento’s key commercial corridors to receive up to $240,000 in funding for tenant improvements, equipment purchases and business consulting.

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A’s Announce 2025 Promotional Schedule

Jan 28, 2025 02:12PM ● By Major League Baseball News Release

The A’s 2025 promotional schedule for their inaugural season at Sutter Health Park will feature 14 giveaway items including three bobbleheads, four fireworks shows and more. Single-game tickets will go on sale on Friday, Jan. 31.

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Women’s Empowerment Receives $50,000 to Help Unhoused Women

Jan 28, 2025 09:21AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from Anthem Blue Cross Foundation to provide substance use recovery and mental health support to unhoused women in Sacramento so they can find safe homes and employment

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Safe Stay Community Campus Breaks Ground

Jan 28, 2025 09:17AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County and its partners have officially broken ground on a large-scale campus that can serve the unhoused population with diverse offerings to help people in various stages of homelessness.

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District Attorney’s Podcast Launches

Jan 28, 2025 09:09AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is launching a new “Off the Record” podcast, available now on all major podcast platforms with a video version on the D.A. YouTube channel.

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Sac Republic FC Fan Fest Returns

Jan 27, 2025 07:29PM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic Football Club

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) will host Fan Fest on Feb. 22 at Heart Health Park.

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CRC Hawks Score Great Grades

Jan 27, 2025 07:25PM ● By Cosumnes River College News Release

For the 10th consecutive semester Cosumnes River College (CRC) student-athletes compiled a grade-point average above a 3.0 as the Hawks continue to shine among the brightest in the state for their combination of academic and athletic success.

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Sac State Women’s Golf Picked to Top Big Sky

Jan 27, 2025 07:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Winners of four of the past five Big Sky Championship titles, the Sacramento State women's golf team was unanimously selected to continue its dominance by being tabbed first in the coaches poll.

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Semitrucks Carry Young Patient’s Story Across Country

Jan 27, 2025 07:12PM ● By Tricia Tomiyoshi

The story of a 7-year-old boy’s health care journey will take the country by storm this year.

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Community Efforts Help Prevent Human Trafficking

Jan 27, 2025 07:00PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As part of an effort to make our community a safe place for all residents, Sacramento County is raising awareness about human trafficking.

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Northwest Student Exchange Seeks Host Families

Jan 27, 2025 06:50PM ● By NorthWest Student Exchange News Release

NorthWest Student Exchange places international high school students with adults and families throughout the country. Exchange students add a dimension to the family dynamic.

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Area Residents Help Raise More Than $940,000 For Wildfire Relief

Jan 27, 2025 06:30PM ● By KCRA 3 News Release

KCRA 3, KQCA My58 and the California Gold Country Region Chapter of the American Red Cross partnered on a disaster relief drive that raised more than $940,000 to support people impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

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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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Local Rotarians Aid Fire Evacuees

Jan 24, 2025 12:11PM ● By Judy Andrews

When Folsom residents Chuck and Conni Thompson recently requested help collecting supplies for L.A. area fire evacuees, members of Rotarian District 5180 rallied with overwhelming support

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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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Hornet Softball Releases 2025 Schedule

Jan 22, 2025 11:29AM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

Sacramento State Softball’s 12th-year head coach Lori Perez announced the team's 2025 schedule, which is comprised of 50 games, including 27 at Shea Stadium.

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Supervisor Chair, Vice-Chair Elected for 2025

Jan 22, 2025 10:26AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The annual vote to elect a new chair and a new vice-chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

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SacRT Awarded Grant to Fund Construction of New Light Rail Station

Jan 22, 2025 09:53AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Jan. 10 that Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has been award $9.5 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program.

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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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UC Davis Tallies Record Enrollment Numbers

Jan 22, 2025 09:32AM ● By By Julia Ann Easley, University of California, Davis

The University of California, Davis, released systemwide enrollment statistics on Jan. 7.

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United States Population Exceeds 340 Million

Jan 22, 2025 09:27AM ● By By Daniel Canfield, Compiled from the United States Census Bureau Website

The U.S. Census Bureau projected the U.S. population would reach 341,145,670 at midnight EST, on Jan. 1, 2025. This represents an increase of 2,640,171 (0.78%) from Jan. 1, 2024, and an increase of 9,696,329 (2.93%) from Census Day (April 1) 2020.

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SAFE Accepting Applications for Grant to Support Financial Literacy

Jan 22, 2025 09:24AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union will grant $20,000 to a Sacramento-region nonprofit offering financial literacy programs to help people gain the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to build solid financial futures.

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Sacramento State Opens New Art Studio Lab

Jan 22, 2025 09:16AM ● By By Daniel Wilson, Sacramento State University

Sacramento State University’s new Art Studio Lab is officially open and will begin welcoming students for classes for the spring 2025 semester.

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CHP Swears in Over 100 New Officers to Serve Statewide

Jan 22, 2025 08:46AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

More than 100 new officers officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Jan. 17 during a swearing-in ceremony that marked a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.

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Navy Week Program Sets Sail for Sacramento

Jan 21, 2025 06:29PM ● By By Lt. Josh Keim, U.S. Navy, Navy Office of Community Outreach

The U.S. Navy’s Navy Week Sacramento takes place March 17 to March 23. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Sacramento Navy Week will bring 50 to 75 sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events and service projects.

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CalPERS Commits Billions to Climate Solutions

Jan 21, 2025 06:22PM ● By CalPERS News Release

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) recently announced it has committed more than $53 billion toward investing in climate solutions as part of a growing global transition toward a low-carbon economy.

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$2.7M Awarded for Community Development Projects

Jan 21, 2025 06:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County will receive $2,718,235 as part of a historic $100 million awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to communities across 15 states.

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California Highway Patrol Deploys Special Response Team to Southern California Wildfire Zone

Jan 17, 2025 10:28AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has deployed a Special Response Team (SRT) to support local law enforcement and protect communities impacted by the devastating Southern California wildfires.

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SAFE Sponsors 'Bigs and Littles' at the Ballet

Jan 14, 2025 12:48PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Matches from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area experienced the magic of Sacramento Ballet’s Nutcracker by invitation of SAFE Credit Union this holiday season.

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Stop Stigma Sacramento: Overcoming Seasonal Slumps

Jan 14, 2025 11:18AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Stop Stigma Sacramento, an initiative funded by Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services, is stepping in to share some uplifting strategies to feel your best this winter, both mentally and physically.

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Racial Profiling Report Released

Jan 14, 2025 11:09AM ● By California Department of Justice News Release

On Dec. 31, The California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board announced the release of its annual report on police stops across California.

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Governor Newsom and California Museum Induct 18th Class of California Hall of Fame

Jan 14, 2025 10:53AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On Dec. 19, Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Museum inducted the 18th class of the California Hall of Fame, consisting of trailblazers in athletics, civil rights, culinary arts, entertainment and more.

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