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Ice Skate Under the City Lights

Nov 12, 2024 11:09AM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

A Sacramento holiday tradition, the Downtown Ice Rink presented by Dignity Health is the perfect place to gather with friends and family to enjoy the holidays. The rink officially opened for the 2024 holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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25,000-Plus Illegal Cannabis Plants Removed

Nov 12, 2024 09:53AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks continues to combat illegal cannabis grows within and near state park properties through its Cannabis Watershed Protection Program (CWPP).

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California Capital Airshow to Host Volunteer Rally Nov. 19

Nov 12, 2024 09:50AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Community Members Invited to Learn About Volunteer Opportunities for March Airshow

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Veteran Art Institute Hosts Veterans Day Show

Nov 08, 2024 11:10AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Veteran Art Institute (VAI) has brought veterans from all military branches together into a very special digital space where their works of artistic creativity and imagination can be shared.

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Trunk and Treating Homeless Families at Mather

Nov 08, 2024 08:51AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Mather Community Campus Trunk or Treat Event was alive with fun, laughter and sugar as Sacramento County’s three shelter programs celebrated with an early Halloween party for its guests.

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Ruff Priorities: City Discusses Idea of a Land Park Dog Park with the Community

Nov 07, 2024 02:03PM ● By Kristina Rogers

No one can argue that the Land Park neighborhood is filled with canine aficionados. Yet many are contemplating whether a dog park is a priority and where it would go.

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Community Band on the Move

Nov 07, 2024 11:15AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Community Concert Band gave a moving performance on Oct. 28 at Joseph Kerr Middle School, with a program based on various kinds of travel or movement.

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Salmon Have Returned to Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Nov 05, 2024 02:00PM ● By MPG Staff

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities.

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Residential Wood-Burning Restrictions Begin Nov. 1

Nov 05, 2024 10:14AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District News Release

The Sac Metro Air District launched its “Check Before You Burn” season on Nov. 1.

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Sutter NWR Water Availability Improvements

Nov 04, 2024 09:20AM ● By Ducks Unlimited News Release

This year (2024), thanks to an unusually wet winter and spring, Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Yuba City will be flooded in time for the Oct. 21 waterfowl-hunting season opener.

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Community Comes Together for Spooky Fun

Oct 31, 2024 09:35AM ● By iYa Taekwondo News Release

On Saturday, Oct. 19, more than 400 community members gathered for an evening filled with thrills and laughter at the seventh annual Haunted House and Trunk-or-Treat event, organized by iYa Taekwondo. This year’s event was the biggest and scariest yet, highlighting the neighborhood’s Halloween celebrations.

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Wickedly Booootiful: Halloween-obsessed curator’s collection is a treat to behold

Oct 31, 2024 09:20AM ● By Kristina Rogers

Mike Ricci's obsession with collecting Halloween decorations began as a child in the 1950s.

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Region’s Best New Home Projects and Professionals Honored

Oct 25, 2024 09:18AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

The movies have the Oscars, television has the Emmys and Broadway has the Tonys. And the Sacramento-area homebuilding industry has MAME.

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International Railfair Returns to Cal Expo

Oct 23, 2024 09:27AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Celebrate the opening of National Model Railroad Month at the 46th Annual International Railfair (IRF), which returns to Building C at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento, Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3.

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Improving Hornet Habitat

Oct 22, 2024 12:45PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Current and future Sacramento State University (Sac State) alumni and fans will soon be cheering on Hornet athletes in a new Hornet Stadium.

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Sac County's Favorite Pet Festival Returns

Oct 22, 2024 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The four-legged friends of Sacramento County have something to wag their tails about as the third Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns to Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3839 Bradshaw Road.

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Clarksburg Branch Trail Project Riding Along as Planned

Oct 18, 2024 12:32PM ● By Angela Underwood

The Clarksburg Branch Line Trail is all over the map on local, regional and state planning sketches.

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Parktoberfest Fundraiser was Wunderbar!

Oct 18, 2024 12:17PM ● By Kristina Rogers

Neighbors and friends celebrated the second Annual Oktoberfest celebration at William Land Park Golf Course on Sept. 28.

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Skunks Test Positive for Rabies within Land Park

Oct 18, 2024 11:59AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

A Sacramento Zoo visitor was bitten by a skunk on Oct. 15. The skunk was behaving aggressively. Sacramento Zoo officials captured and euthanized three skunks within the area after the incident and submitted them to the Sacramento County Public Health Laboratory for rabies testing. On Oct. 17, confirmation was received that two of the three skunks tested positive for rabies.

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October Harvest Events Announced

Oct 15, 2024 01:42PM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3.

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October Harvest Events Announced

Oct 15, 2024 01:42PM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3.

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Stay Healthy This Season with Wellness Events at the Library

Oct 15, 2024 09:19AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

This fall, Sacramento Public Library will offer free health and wellness programs including yoga classes, flu vaccine clinics, and opioid overdose prevention workshops.

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Local Museums Offer Spirited Activities in October

Oct 14, 2024 11:33AM ● By Traci Rockefeller Cusack, T-Rock Communications News Release

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history, and science treasures all year long

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Parktoberfest Fundraiser was Wunderbar!

Oct 11, 2024 11:43AM ● By Kristina Rogers

Neighbors and friends celebrated the second Annual Oktoberfest celebration at William Land Park Golf Course on Sept. 28.

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Who is California’s Best Bricklayer?

Oct 09, 2024 09:31AM ● By Spec Mix LCC News Release

The world’s largest and most exciting masonry challenge, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®, is coming to Sacramento, CA on Oct. 11. The top masons from the territory will grab their levels and trowels to battle for a chance to be named, “California’s Best Bricklayer.”

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Local Couple to Host Art Showing

Oct 08, 2024 03:59PM ● By Helen Plenert News Release

Helen Plenert and Bobby Horiuchi, Sacramento natives, recently announced their “Places We’ve Been” art showing.

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United Way Invites Women To “Innovate and Ignite”

Oct 01, 2024 12:18PM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

United Way's Women United action group will hold its fall fundraiser, Innovate and Ignite, to connect and empower women in the community and raise funds for the local United Way's foster youth initiatives.

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Mildly Scenic Author Events

Sep 27, 2024 02:39PM ● By Mildly Scenic News Release

Local author presents the backstory of turning a hobby into an indispensable trail guide in her upcoming Author Talk series

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A New Route for Medical Response in County

Sep 27, 2024 11:33AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency is proud to announce the forthcoming launch of the Triage to Alternate Destination (TAD) program, following approval from the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) on Aug. 16.

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‘Destination Aviation’ STEM Event Inspiring the Next Generations

Sep 24, 2024 02:41PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A day filled with fun, science, hot dogs and aviation excitement captivated more than 700 attendees at the California Capital Airshow’s ‘Destination Aviation’ STEM event on Sept. 21 at Mather Airport, local youth explored career opportunities in aviation and other STEM fields.

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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Birthday Bash Celebrates Constitution

Sep 17, 2024 04:35PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Penned in 1787, the American Constitution was last week celebrated by a patriotic event in Folsom.

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City of Trees Animal Hospital Grand Opening Sept. 21

Sep 16, 2024 03:54PM ● By City of Trees Animal Hospital News Release

City of Trees Animal Hospital is thrilled to announce its grand opening, marking the realization of a lifelong dream for Dr. Matthew Wooddall, a Central Valley native.

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Chalk Art is for Everyone

Sep 16, 2024 03:47PM ● By Mitch Barber

More than 200 sidewalk squares were sponsored in the 34th annual Chalk It Up! Festival this past Labor Day weekend at Fremont Park on the border of downtown and midtown between 15th and 16th, and P and Q streets.

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