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County Seeks Climate Emergency Task Force Members

Jun 01, 2026 12:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County of Sacramento is seeking community members to serve on its Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, a volunteer advisory body helping shape the County’s response to climate change through collaboration, public engagement and policy recommendations.

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CDFW Releases Ocean Salmon Harvest Tracking Tools

Jun 01, 2026 12:43PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the launch of new digital tools to track the recreational and commercial in-season harvests of ocean salmon.

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SAFE Employees Run Third Annual Flag Collection Drive Through June

Jun 01, 2026 12:34PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Coinciding with Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day in June, SAFE Credit Union employees are holding their third annual U.S. Flag collection drive through Tuesday, June 30.

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Individual Volunteer of the Year

Service Above Self

May 27, 2026 10:02AM ● By Ornella Rossi

DOVIA Awards Celebrate Local Volunteers

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All You Need is Pets

May 27, 2026 09:23AM ● By Chris Ching, photos by Chris Ching

The Spirit of Fallen Hero Shines on at Animal Care Faire

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Girl Scouts Earn Highest Honors

May 26, 2026 07:32PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Before they earned medals, scholarships and standing ovations, many of the Girl Scouts recognized Saturday, May 16, at the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Highest Awards Ceremony started their award-winning community projects with a simple question: How can I help?

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Fan Favorite Monster Jam truck

Monster Jam Trucks to Bring Full-Throttle Entertainment to Sacramento

May 26, 2026 05:52PM ● By MPG Staff

With its massive custom-built trucks and world champion drivers, the live motorsport event Monster Jam comes roaring back into Golden 1 Center with two shows Saturday, Aug. 15 and one Sunday, Aug. 16.

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Local Grower Shares Expert Tips for Home Gardens

May 20, 2026 12:04PM ● By Idaly Valencia

This cover story appeared in the Spring 2026 Home and Garden section, included in the May 22 Elk Grove Citizen, East Sacramento News, Land Park News and Pocket News.

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Students, Chefs Create ‘Incredible Edibles’

May 20, 2026 10:13AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Brookfield School presented its 20th Annual Incredible Edibles Food Event on Monday, May 11.

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High School Cadets Support Farmers Market

May 20, 2026 10:10AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Not too many high school seniors are willing to get up early on a Sunday morning and begin volunteering at 6:30 a.m. for five and a half hours.

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Art Fiesta Returns for 68th Year

May 20, 2026 09:54AM ● By Joe Wirt

The Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club will host its 68th Art Fiesta on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Sacramento.

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City Repairs 7,761 Potholes in 49 Days

May 20, 2026 09:48AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento repaired 7,761 potholes in 49 days as part of a citywide “pothole blitz” directed by City Manager Maraskeshia Smith and carried out by the Department of Public Works.

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City Expands Automated Parking Enforcement to Protect Bike Lanes, Improve Safety

May 20, 2026 09:40AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento will expand its automated parking enforcement program by deploying AI-assisted technology on three parking enforcement vehicles to identify vehicles illegally blocking bike lanes, with a focus on school zones citywide.

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Local ‘Blue Star Museums’ Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel and Families

May 20, 2026 09:38AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Eight Sacramento-area museums are participating in Blue Star Museums to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Armed Forces Day on May 16 through Labor Day on Sept. 7, 2026.

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State Water Project Allocation Increases Heading Into Summer

May 19, 2026 09:51AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

May 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2026.

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Senior Fair Offers Health, Help and Fun

May 15, 2026 10:56AM ● By MPG Staff

The 12th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair will return Saturday, June 20, at the Wyndham Sacramento Northeast Hotel, offering older adults and caregivers access to health information, community services and live entertainment.

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Celebrate Members of the Armed Forces with Free Excursion Train Rides on Armed Forces Day, May 16

May 14, 2026 01:40PM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

The California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are celebrating members of the U.S. Armed Forces (current and former) with free excursion train rides on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16.

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Dark Star Orchestra Brings a Classic Sound to the California State Fair

May 12, 2026 10:37AM ● By California State Fair News Release

Dead Head fans get to experience the sound that shaped a generation of music lovers as Dark Star Orchestra brings the eclectic sounds of the Grateful Dead to the California State Fair on Thursday, July 30 as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage.

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California Department of Pesticide Regulation

California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening of Farmers Market’s Fifth Season

May 06, 2026 10:56AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

This past Sunday, May 3, the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP) marked the beginning of its fifth year with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Councilmember Richard “Rick” Jennings II at 11 a.m.

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‘Brewing Hope’ Fundraiser Supports the Grieving

May 06, 2026 10:51AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

The Olivia Chan Foundation hosted its Third Annual Brewing Hope at Movement Brewing on Saturday, April 18 in Rancho Cordova, bringing together a powerful community united by one mission: to support grieving children and families.

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Buried Jewels and a Missing Photograph

May 06, 2026 10:49AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Grayce E. Lancaster passed away on May 12, 2008, and was buried on May 16 at St. Mary’s Cemetery at 65th Avenue and 21st Street. Her obituary noted that “she was the first woman elected as Exalted Ruler (ER) of Sacramento Elks Lodge #6, where she served two terms.” The obituary did not mention – nor was it widely known – that there was a controversy surrounding her burial.

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Zoo Expansion Proposal Moves Forward

May 06, 2026 10:33AM ● By Idaly Valencia

On April 28, the Sacramento City Council approved an agreement with the Sacramento Zoological Society to explore a potential 5.8-acre expansion of the Sacramento Zoo in William Land Park.

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American River Burger Battle Returns

May 06, 2026 10:15AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

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City Releases Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27

May 06, 2026 09:52AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, outlining a balanced plan that closes a $66.2 million General Fund gap while maintaining core services and advancing City Council priorities.

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City Awards $1 Million in Grants to Support Local Entrepreneurs

May 06, 2026 09:50AM ● By Joe Wirt

Seventeen organizations were selected to receive a combined $1 million through the 2026 Sacramento Innovation Grant Program to support programs for local entrepreneurs.

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Bike Safety and Awareness Grant Applications Open

May 06, 2026 09:46AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

Coinciding with National Bike Month, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for the annual Bike Safety and Awareness Grant are open now through Friday, May 29.

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Celebrating Resilience, Achievements of Asian American, Pacific Islander Community

May 06, 2026 09:44AM ● By The Friends of California Archives News Release

Since California’s statehood 175 years ago, members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community have left an indelible mark on California’s rich history, overcoming extreme prejudice and discrimination to flourish in all walks of California life.

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Sacramento History Museum Presents All-New ‘Play Ball!’ Exhibit

May 04, 2026 11:35AM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

Coinciding with a new season of baseball now underway in the Capital City, the Sacramento History Museum is excited to present an all-new “Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime” exhibit open as of May 1.

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GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market Fifth Year Grand Opening Sunday

Apr 30, 2026 09:46AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

This Sunday, the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market will finally hold its grand opening at 11 a.m.

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Sacramento Honors its Agriculture at Ag Day

Apr 27, 2026 04:52PM ● By Khushi Salgia

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held its Ag Day convention in front of the Capitol building on April 21 following National Ag Day on March 24.

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Bandleader Recalled in Mother’s Day Shows

Apr 27, 2026 04:43PM ● By MPG Staff

Carmichael singer Susan Skinner has assembled alumni musicians of the John Skinner Band to celebrate Mother’s Day, May 10.

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Elk 6’s New Leader has Special Guest from Didion K-8 School at Installation

Apr 22, 2026 11:40AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, photo by Stephen B. Clazie

Carol “Coach” Mitchell was installed as Exalted Ruler of Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 on Tuesday, April 7.

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Copter Drops Easter Eggs over Church

Apr 22, 2026 11:34AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

River’s Edge Church in the Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento on March 28 prepared 10,000 Easter eggs filled with toys and candy.

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McClatchy Traffic Drives Push for Volunteers, Transit Funding

Apr 22, 2026 11:29AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Traffic congestion around McClatchy High School has become an increasing concern for students, parents, staff and nearby residents, leading to efforts to add crossing guards to improve safety and traffic flow on and around campus.

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