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Bright Beats, Bold Art and Bananas

Aug 18, 2026 04:40PM ● By Khushi Salgia

Community Festival Returns for its 15th Anniversary

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School Season Brings More Young Riders to Local Trails

Aug 18, 2026 03:51PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As students gear up for back-to-school season, Sacramento County expects to see an increase in kids and teens riding bicycles and e-bikes.

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A Royal Inspiration

Aug 18, 2026 03:31PM ● By MPG Staff

Reesa Artz Advocates for Families, Students and Community

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Sacramento Superior Court Judges Accept Statewide Outreach Challenge to Connect with Students

Aug 17, 2026 12:59PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento County teachers who are interested in bringing civics to their K-12 classrooms this school year are invited to connect with the Sacramento Superior Court.

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School Year
New School Year Sees SCOE Focused on Literacy, Student Success

Aug 17, 2026 12:49PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Training Focuses Staff on Culture and Collective Responsibility

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SCOE Chief Administrator, Human Resources
Will Pope Named SCOE Chief Administrator, Human Resources

Aug 17, 2026 12:26PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Experienced Human Resources and School-Site Administrator Joins SCOE

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SacRT Completes Blue Line Station Construction Early

Aug 12, 2026 08:38AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

Regular Light Rail Service Resumes Aug. 11

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Home is More Than a House: How One Family Changed Lives Through Foster Care

Aug 11, 2026 11:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

What is home? For many of us, we will say an address or point to a neighborhood on a map.

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Destination Aviation Takes Flight

Aug 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

California Capital Airshow connects local students with aviation professionals, hands-on experiences and career opportunities

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CARE Program Teacher Lisa Saenz Named SCOE Teacher of the Year
CARE Program Teacher Lisa Saenz Named SCOE Teacher of the Year

Aug 10, 2026 10:58AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Teachers play a vital role in helping students learn, grow and thrive. Through expertise, creativity, resilience and compassion, they create safe and inclusive learning environments where students feel connected, valued and empowered to succeed.

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Book Details Teen’s Wartime Survival

Aug 04, 2026 03:21PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

At the beginning of the summer of 2026, in Sacramento’s Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood, Jane Gallagher began contacting friends by email. Her message was: “I hope you can help my brother and me launch ‘Janina’s War: How a Teenager Survived Nazis, the Resistance, and the Most Horrific War on Earth,’ written by Jalynn Venis (our cousin).

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Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools Statement Regarding Sacramento City Unified School District

Aug 03, 2026 09:29AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Today, Fiscal Advisor Luz Cázares appointed by the Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools to support the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) has acted to rescind the SCUSD Board’s action on July 30 to approve an agreement between SCUSD and the Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA).

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Sacramento County Board of Education selected its officers
Board Elects 2026-27 Officers, Welcomes New Trustees

Jul 27, 2026 12:27PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Newly Elected Trustees, Re-Elected Incumbent to Serve Four-Year Terms

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Engaging with City Meetings Easier with New Hub

Jul 21, 2026 04:19PM ● By Joe Wirt

Participating in Sacramento City Council and City Commission meetings is now easier with the launch of the city’s new Public Participation Hub, a centralized online resource that gives residents multiple ways to stay informed and participate in local government.

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Wishing for a House with Three Unicorns

Jul 21, 2026 04:13PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Olivia Chan loved unicorns. She loved life and enjoyed interacting with other children. She would have loved visiting The Olivia Chan Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by her parents, Reina and Mel, along with their family, to create a safe environment where children and families feel supported and understood while navigating grief.

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Free cake and ice cream served by volunteers at California Admission Day
Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Jul 21, 2026 03:46PM ● By California State Capitol Volunteer Association News Release

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat.

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Erin Clancey welcomed as New Executive Director at the California Museum
California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By The California Museum News Release

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director.

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Students Recieve Scholarship by SARTA to Attend Summer Theatre Camp

Jul 14, 2026 02:01PM ● By SARTA News Press Release

SARTA has distributed $1,200 in Youth Education Scholarship (YES) funds to six students to attend Summer Theatre Camps.

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California Museum Exhibitions, Events Through September Announced

Jul 08, 2026 02:11PM ● By California Museum News Release

America turns 250 this year, and we’re celebrating all month long. Book a group of four or more anytime throughout the month and save 10% on admission.

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Learn the Basics of Urban Biking, Scootering with Free City Classes

Jul 08, 2026 02:09PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Residents can build confidence riding bicycles and scooters on-street this summer through a series of free Urban Biking & Scooting 101 classes offered by the City of Sacramento.

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What Sacramento Tenants, Landlords Need To Know About 2026 Rent Increase Limits

Jul 08, 2026 02:06PM ● By Joe Wirt

The City of Sacramento’s Tenant Protection Program (TPP) establishes limits on annual rent increases for covered residential rental units. Effective July 1, the maximum allowable annual rent adjustment will be 8.6% for covered rental units.

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Celebrating a Century of Route 66

Jul 08, 2026 11:42AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66, and the California Automobile Museum is featuring exhibits throughout the year celebrating the historic highway.

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How Persistence, Partnership and Determination Led to Justice for a Neighborhood Cat

Jul 08, 2026 11:25AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a Sacramento County resident contacted authorities after witnessing a horrifying act of animal cruelty captured on her home security camera, she had one hope: that justice would be served for a beloved neighborhood cat.

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Students Honored with Scholarships from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Jul 06, 2026 03:37PM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has awarded $207,750 in college scholarships to 245 students, including six from Sacramento County, through its 2026 Member Education Award scholarship program.

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County Superintendent of Schools
County Board Appoints Jacqueline White as Next County Superintendent of Schools

Jul 06, 2026 01:51PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Longtime educational leader selected following planned retirement of Superintendent David Gordon

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Steeped in History, Architecture, Intrigue

Jun 23, 2026 04:46PM ● By Preservation Sacramento News Release

Preservation Sacramento Announces 50th Annual Home Tour

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Stage Nine Announces Opening of The Paperworks

Jun 23, 2026 04:33PM ● By Stage Nine News Release

‘Death by Natural Causes’ Exhibition to Debut June 27

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What Should Future Name of Cesar Chavez Park Be? Take the Survey by July 24

Jun 23, 2026 04:32PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Community members can now share their thoughts on the future name of Cesar Chavez Park.

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Elks Golf Club Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Student Golfers

Jun 23, 2026 02:45PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, photos by Antonio Azevedo

The Elks Golf Club proudly presented four scholarship awards totaling $10,000 to graduating high school seniors who participated in their school golf programs and will continue their education in college.

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Valley Broadcast Legends Scholarship Opportunity

Jun 22, 2026 01:48PM ● By Valley Broadcast Legends News Release

The Valley Broadcast Legends (VBL), an organization comprised primarily of retired broadcasters, photographers and engineers, is pleased to offer two $500 scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in digital media.

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RydeFreeRT Cards
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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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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Sixth Grader Going National for Spelling Bee

Jun 11, 2026 09:34AM ● By MPG Staff

It is no surprise that a young student who actually likes to read the dictionary for fun came within a single word of advancing to this year’s National Spelling Bee.

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Is There a Hero in the House?

Jun 11, 2026 09:06AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Sacramento musician and restaurant owner Joe Gilman was recently named a “Jazz Hero” by the Jazz Journalists Association. The international writers’ group advocates for the preservation and visibility of jazz.

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