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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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Thunderbirds Return to California Capital Airshow

Dec 17, 2025 02:45PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The California Capital Airshow, in partnership with Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, recently announced that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2026 California Capital Airshow, returning to Mather Airport on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11.

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Sacramento-Area Fees to Build New Homes Average $109,000, Study Finds

Dec 16, 2025 09:52AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

BIA Calls on Local Governments to Lower Fees, Improve Affordability

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Rising Heat Leads to Minimal Losses for California Processing Tomatoes

Dec 09, 2025 09:24AM ● By Emily C. Dooley, UC Davis News Release

Researchers Analyzed Traffic, Temperatures and 1.4 million Tomato Truckloads

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Data Shows 90.2% of California Farms are Family-Owned

Dec 09, 2025 09:12AM ● By Farm Flavor News Release

A new study on behalf of Farm Flavor has identified the states with the most family-owned farms.

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California's Infrastructure Graded a 'C-'

Dec 08, 2025 06:32PM ● By American Society of Civil Engineers News Release

Aging Assets and Weather Challenges Continue to Strain Infrastructure Systems

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SAFE Credit Union to Combine with BECU

Dec 08, 2025 01:14PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Boeing Employees’ Credit Union (BECU) and SAFE Credit Union announced they have signed a definitive agreement to combine, uniting two purpose-driven credit unions with a shared commitment to the financial well-being of their members and the communities they serve.

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Sacramento County Maintains Class 2 FEMA Rating

Dec 08, 2025 11:41AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Class 2 Rating Provides 40% Discount on Flood Insurance

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StyleForIt Focuses on Plus-Size Fashion

Dec 04, 2025 12:16PM ● By StyleForIt News Release

The fashion world is shifting, and Sacramento is becoming an unexpected leader in the full-figure fashion movement.

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City Seeks Input on Revisions to Entertainment Sound Policies

Dec 04, 2025 12:07PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento is inviting residents and businesses to provide feedback on a proposed Community Sound Management Framework that aims to modernize how entertainment-related sound is managed across the city.

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Public Works Tallies Safety Improvements

Dec 04, 2025 12:04PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works recently shared progress on the city’s Transportation Safety Initiative, a comprehensive effort to make streets safer for people walking, biking and driving.

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Elks 6 Celebrates the Holidays in Grand Style

Dec 04, 2025 09:42AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Despite it being close to Santa’s busiest day of the year, the Sacramento Elks Lodge 6 has made special arrangements to welcome Santa Claus to its annual “Breakfast With Santa,” held from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Dec. 21. Tell Grandma she can bring her own camera or cell phone and take all the pictures she wants with Santa.

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Scenes from Sprouts Thanksgiving Event

Dec 04, 2025 09:36AM ● By Joe Wirt

Customers and families tried their hands at creating Thanksgiving turkey art during a coloring event.

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First Installment of County Secured Property Taxes Due

Dec 02, 2025 12:55PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The deadline for paying the first installment of 2025-26 Sacramento County property taxes is coming up. Payments are due no later than Dec. 10, 2025. Late payments will incur a 10- percent penalty for each tax bill. Partial payments are not accepted.

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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Downtown Ice Rink Open for 33rd Season

Nov 24, 2025 02:23PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink, presented by Dignity Health, is now open through Jan. 19.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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Sacramento Ballet Offers Bold Visions, Timeless Classics

Nov 10, 2025 04:29PM ● By Sacramento Ballet News Release

Sacramento Ballet’s highly anticipated 2025-26 season has started.

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How Can Veteran Business Owners Overcome Financial Challenges?

Nov 10, 2025 02:36PM ● By Brandpoint Content

For many Servicemembers transitioning out of the military, owning their own business is their second act.

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New Study: 38% of Americans Say Cash Feels More 'Real' Than Digital Money

Nov 05, 2025 11:57AM ● By BrandPoint Content

Close to 2 in 5 Americans (38 percent) say cash feels more "real" than digital money: It's a tangible reminder of value, and remains a permanent part of their financial toolkit (27 percent).

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SacSewer accepted the 2025 Utility of the Future Today award

SacSewer Named Utility of the Future Today Recipient

Nov 03, 2025 01:49PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) News Release

The Sacramento region’s sewage collection, treatment and resource recovery utility has earned national recognition for its innovative partnerships that protect local waterways and strengthen community resilience.

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Día de los Muertos Paint Night Honors Art, Culture

Oct 23, 2025 12:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia

For Frida’s House Art Academy founders Juanita Maribel Márquez and Claudia de la Rosa, art is more than color on canvas; it’s a way to heal, connect and celebrate culture.

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Sacramento Continues Progress on Al Fresco Outdoor Dining Initiative

Oct 23, 2025 12:22PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Sacramento’s Al Fresco Dining Program continues to evolve as city staff recently provided an update to the city council on how the initiative is strengthening small businesses, improving streetscapes and activating public space across the city.

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Sacramento Ballet Offers Bold Visions, Timeless Classics

Oct 23, 2025 12:19PM ● By Sacramento Ballet News Release

Sacramento Ballet highly anticipated 2025-26 season kicks off Oct. 24.

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Wiser Heads SAFE Credit Union Convention and Performing Arts District

Oct 23, 2025 12:15PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The SAFE Credit Union Convention and Performing Arts District has welcomed a new official leader.

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Sacramento’s Expanding Trail Network Supports Cleaner, Safer Travel

Oct 23, 2025 12:12PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento City Council on Oct. 14 received an update on the city’s shared-use path network, the expanding system of paved, off-street routes for people walking, bicycling and scootering throughout Sacramento.

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Free Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2025 11:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Uninsured and underinsured members of the community are urged to act now

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County Responds to Special Election Ballot Envelope Concerns

Oct 14, 2025 10:39AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Voter Registration and Elections staff recently learned about online posts concerning the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election ballot and envelope. (Proposition 50 is on the ballot.)

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From Closure to Community

Oct 09, 2025 09:20AM ● By Ena Lupine, Little Redwoods School

Little Redwoods School Opens Downtown

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Autumn is Upon Us

Oct 09, 2025 09:16AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Fall and Harvest Events to Attend this Season

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