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Young Photographer Captures Market Images

Jul 08, 2026 12:12PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

It was not unusual at the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market to see a mother pulling a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old in a wagon.

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East Sacramento Native to Complete Final 760 Miles of Five-Year Walk Across America

Jul 08, 2026 12:10PM ● By Walk USA for Health Equity News Release

East Sacramento native Dennis Godby, ND, MA, a graduate of Sacred Heart Grammar School and a naturopathic doctor who has cared for patients in Midtown Sacramento for the past 21 years, will begin the final 760-mile leg of his five-year Walk USA for Health Equity on Aug. 24 in Bozeman, Montana.

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Lora Anguay Named Next SMUD CEO and General Manager

Jun 30, 2026 09:42AM ● By SMUD News Release

Lora Anguay, a 22-year SMUD veteran and deeply rooted community leader, has been named to succeed Paul Lau as the utility’s chief executive officer and general manager.

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Sacramento Elks Lodge 6 Honors ‘Story Teller’

Jun 24, 2026 08:34AM ● By Noreen Stevenson

Two California-Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA) Special Citations were presented to Past Exalted Ruler Stephen B. Clazie at a Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 meeting on Tuesday, June 2.

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May New Home Sales Remain Steady

Jun 15, 2026 02:08PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region remained steady during May despite continued affordability challenges and slightly higher mortgage rates, as members of the North State Building Industry Association reported 474 sales during the month.

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RydeFreeRT Cards for 2026-27 School Year Now Available

Jun 15, 2026 01:02PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) announced June 9 that new RydeFreeRT cards, valid June 1, through June 30, 2027, are now available for students and youth across the Sacramento region.

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Pacific Islander Club Washes Cars at Farmers Market

Jun 11, 2026 09:53AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Jaylen Pabelonia, president of the John F. Kennedy High School Pacific Islanders Club, said, “The major goal of the club is to celebrate and promote the culture and contributions of Pacific Islander students and families.”

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Realtor Builds Career on Decades of Sales Success and Service

Jun 11, 2026 09:48AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

For more than 50 years, helping people achieve their goals has been the foundation of Sacramento-area real estate agent Ron Nakano's professional career.

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Report on Elk 6’s PM Crew by Chair Ray Nielse

Jun 11, 2026 09:38AM ● By Edited by Stephen B. Clazie

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) of the United States of America, Lodge 6, relocated from its historic location to a new building in Greenhaven in October 1977: its current address at 6446 Riverside Blvd.

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Apply Now for SMUD’s Shine Program

Jun 08, 2026 03:31PM ● By SMUD News Release

The application period for SMUD’s Shine Awards is open June 1 through July 31 to nonprofit organizations. The Shine program is designed to improve and revitalize communities in the Sacramento region.

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ZipPass Mobile Fare App Ending June 15

Jun 08, 2026 11:26AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

SacRT Urges Riders to Transition to Transit Connect

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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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Senior Resource Fair Set for Farmers Market

Apr 22, 2026 11:23AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, photos by Stephen B. Clazie

ACC Senior Services and Revere Court are hosting the Senior Resource Fair at GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 26.

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Downtown Sacramento Partnership Announces 2026 Concerts in the Park Lineup

Apr 22, 2026 10:59AM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

Downtown Sacramento Partnership unveiled the lineup for its highly anticipated Concerts in the Park series, marking the return of free live music in downtown Sacramento on Friday evenings beginning May 1.

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New Housing Generates Billions Annually in Sacramento Region, Reports Find

Apr 20, 2026 01:05PM ● By North State BIA News Release

Analysis shows homebuilding boosts local economies, supports jobs and delivers long-term revenue streams to governments

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NFIB Details Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in California

Apr 20, 2026 12:42PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 4.3 million small businesses in California now that it has been made permanent.

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February a Solid Month for New Home Sales

Mar 16, 2026 01:44PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

The first quarter of the year generally sees the greatest number of new home sales in the greater Sacramento region, and 2026 is no exception, as 542 sales were reported by North State Building Industry Association members in February.

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A Bird of Courage at Station 13

Mar 10, 2026 06:04PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, photos by Stephen B. Clazie

On most days, drivers at the corner of Gloria Drive and 43rd Avenue can rely on a fully functioning traffic light to keep things moving. But for a while, that job belonged to a turkey named Frank.

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Rock Orchestra Moves on from Beatles

Feb 24, 2026 05:08PM ● By J.G. Wirt

Student Players and Pros Tackle Pink Floyd’s ‘Wall’ and ‘Dark Side’

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Street Sweeping Begins Again

Feb 24, 2026 05:05PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

With spring fast approaching, residents should be aware of seasonal changes to some city services.

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Midtown Celebrates a Dozen New Business Openings

Feb 24, 2026 05:03PM ● By Midtown Association News Release

The Midtown Association is celebrating new and existing businesses in the eclectic and thriving 120-block district that is home to 1,200 properties including merchants, organizations, bars and restaurants.

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‘Black Soil’ Exhibit Highlights Ag Legacy

Feb 24, 2026 04:39PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

The Sacramento History Museum introduced a new exhibition in partnership with the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum titled “Black Soil, Our roots run deep” that is on display now at 101 I St.

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New Home Sales in Greater Sacramento Region Climb 79%

Feb 16, 2026 12:24PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento area got off to a fast start in January, soaring 79 percent higher than December’s totals, the North State Building Industry Association reported recently.

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Sew-a-Thon Creates Cozy Items for Community Members in Need

Feb 11, 2026 09:49AM ● By Allison Armstrong

In the warm Saturday morning light to the tune of sewing machines, volunteer sewists of all levels joined in the Central Library Galleria to produce a variety of cold-weather items for underserved community members in the region.

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Vic’s Ice Cream Reopens to Big Crowds

Jan 21, 2026 09:12AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Trey Olson, 12, was first in line for Vic’s reopening. He waited under gloomy skies and sporadic rain from 9 a.m. until the doors of Vic’s Ice Cream opened at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2.

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Give Back This New Year

Jan 07, 2026 03:59PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Volunteer Opportunities in Your Community

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State of Downtown Coming Feb. 24

Jan 07, 2026 03:37PM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

Event to Outline Priorities and Initiatives Shaping ‘Downtown’s Next Decade’

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Dine Downtown Returning to Sacramento for 21st Year

Jan 07, 2026 03:32PM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

Downtown Sacramento Partnership is welcoming the new year with the 21st annual Dine Downtown, announcing 30 exceptional participating restaurants and unveiling many of the specially curated menus created for this year’s event.

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New Laws Aim to Improve Road Safety Across State

Dec 31, 2025 10:37AM ● By MPG Staff

New public safety laws approved during the 2025 legislative session will take effect Jan. 1, the California Highway Patrol announced in a Dec. 26 news release.

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CalCCA Challenges CPUC Decision Raising Energy Bills

Dec 29, 2025 04:53PM ● By California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) News Release

California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) recently filed a Petition for Writ of Review with the California Court of Appeal, Third District, challenging a recent California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision that retroactively changes the methodology used to calculate the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment.

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Stomper Spreads Holiday Cheer

Dec 18, 2025 09:28AM ● By Athletics News Release

With the holidays right around the corner, the Green & Gold stayed busy spreading cheer throughout the Sacramento community. Here’s a look at November’s highlights.

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SacRT Collects Hundreds of Gifts at ‘Stuff the Bus’

Dec 18, 2025 09:12AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce the success of its first ever “Stuff the Bus” holiday donation drive, held Dec. 6 at the Rancho Cordova Certified Farmers’ Market.

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Planning Academy Shows How to Shape City’s Future

Dec 18, 2025 09:08AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Applications are now open for the city’s 2026 Planning Academy, a program designed to educate and engage Sacramento residents, business owners and community leaders in the city’s planning process.

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California Comment on Latest Jobs Report

Dec 18, 2025 09:00AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

California state director John Katabeck for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said the Dec. 4 release of the monthly NFIB Jobs Report showed that 33 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in November.

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‘Leather and Lace’ Raises Funds for Playhouse

Dec 17, 2025 02:56PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

In its 50th season, Carmichael’s Chautauqua Playhouse will kick off a golden anniversary year with an evening of jazz, rock and country music on Jan. 11.

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