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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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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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Draft Vision Zero Action Plan Outlines Path Toward Safer Streets

Jun 23, 2026 04:37PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

After months of community outreach and engagement, the City of Sacramento is releasing the draft Vision Zero Action Plan Update for public review.

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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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City Appoints Katie Dignan as Assistant City Manager

Jun 23, 2026 04:29PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento has appointed Katie Dignan as assistant city manager, effective July 13.

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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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Beyond the Books

Jun 23, 2026 09:56AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

10 Things to do at the Library This Summer

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The Tabernacle Choir
Tabernacle Choir's Hollywood Bowl Centennial Concert Comes to Local Watch Parties

Jun 22, 2026 01:30PM ● By Patsy McGavock

‘A Century of Song. Heard Together.’

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The Marinelli Bros Circus Brings a New Experience to Sacramento

Jun 15, 2026 02:27PM ● By The Marinelli Brothers Circus News Release

Get ready Sacramento, the circus is in town!

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Young visitors got up close with aircraft
Positive Altitude STEM Event Inspires Next Generation

Jun 15, 2026 11:58AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Hundreds of families from across the region experience aviation and STEM up close at Mather Airport

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Long-Term Agreement Keeps Major Music Festivals at Discovery Park Through 2035

Jun 15, 2026 11:44AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

June 9, The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a 10-year agreement between Sacramento County and Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), authorizing the company to host up to three multi-day festivals annually at Discovery Park through 2035.

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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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A Safe Place at Special Kids Day

Jun 11, 2026 09:21AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Lions Clubs from across the Sacramento region gathered at Depot Park (16 Business Park Way) on May 16 for the annual Special Kids Day, an event designed to provide youth with special needs a safe and inclusive space to enjoy a carnival-style celebration with their families.

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Nonprofits Boosted by City-County Initiative

Jun 11, 2026 09:16AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation, in partnership with the County of Sacramento, recently announced the 10 nonprofit organizations selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Sacramento Countywide Nonprofit Partnership Initiative (SCNPI), a 20-month capacity-building program designed to strengthen the sustainability of mid-sized nonprofits serving Sacramento County residents.

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East Sacramentan Marks 25 Years at United Way

Jun 11, 2026 09:09AM ● By United Way News Release

When Amber Lovett joined United Way California Capital Region as a communications manager in 2001, she loved having the opportunity to interview program recipients and donors and share their stories.

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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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Sacramento Educator Named Teacher of the Year

Jun 11, 2026 09:03AM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, in partnership with ABC10 Sacramento and Sacramento State’s College of Education, announced that Barbara Brooks, a teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, has been named the 2025-26 ABC10 Teacher of the Year.

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City, County Building Framework to Strengthen Regional Collaboration on Housing, Homelessness

Jun 11, 2026 09:01AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento City Council recently took action to support a new partnership that would bring together elected officials from local jurisdictions and the Sacramento Continuum of Care (CoC) to help guide regional housing and homelessness efforts.

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Family Health and Fitness Day Offers Outdoor Fun for All

Jun 09, 2026 09:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Looking for a fun way to get active, spend time outdoors and make memories with your family? Sacramento County residents will have plenty of opportunities to do just that during Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 13.

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Pony Express National Re-Ride Departs June 15

Jun 08, 2026 10:38AM ● By National Pony Express Association (NPEA) News Release

Historic 1,900-Mile Journey to Feature America 250 Celebration

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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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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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Tower Bridge Scheduled for One-Way Traffic; Daytime Delays Expected

May 20, 2026 09:45AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists that the Tower Bridge or State Route 275 (SR 275) continues a schedule for partial daytime closures for electrical and parts replacement. The bridge remains safe for travel.

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