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Mud Race Benefits Adventure Playground

Sep 04, 2026 03:53PM ● By Joe Wirt

Kids will climb obstacles, drag tires and crawl through mud pits at the annual Dignity Health Dirty Kid Obstacle Race, hosted by Sacramento Adventure Playground, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11.

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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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Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

Jul 06, 2026 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As temperatures rise and families look for ways to stay cool, Sacramento County reminds parents and caregivers that water safety should be a top priority throughout the summer months.

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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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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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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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McClatchy Traffic Drives Push for Volunteers, Transit Funding

Apr 22, 2026 11:29AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Traffic congestion around McClatchy High School has become an increasing concern for students, parents, staff and nearby residents, leading to efforts to add crossing guards to improve safety and traffic flow on and around campus.

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St. Mary’s Defeats McClatchy for Section Title

Mar 11, 2026 05:16PM ● By Tony Chen, photos by Tony Chen

The Saturday, Feb. 28 matchup between the Lady Lions of McClatchy High School and the Lady Rams of St. Mary’s High School at the Golden 1 Center was a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s CIF Sac-Joaquin Section semifinals, where the Lady Lions claimed a 67-59 victory on its way to a championship win over the Lady Bulldogs of Folsom High School.

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Girl Scout Heart of Central California Celebrates National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, Highlighting How the Cookie Program Helps Girls Explore More Through Hands-On Entrepreneurship

Feb 20, 2026 08:53AM ● By Girl Scout Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) invites cookie lovers across the Sacramento, Stockton, and Modesto regions to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, taking place Feb. 20 to 22.

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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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CCA Opens Applications for 2026 Aviation and STEM Scholarship Program

Jan 20, 2026 12:04PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The California Capital Airshow (CCA) is proud to announce that applications for its annual Aviation and STEM Scholarship Program opened Jan. 13.

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Celebrate Financial Wellness Month with CalKIDS

Jan 20, 2026 11:43AM ● By CalKIDS Scholarships News Release

Financial Wellness Month is a time for families across California to set goals, build healthier money habits and plan for the year ahead.

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CAHIP NorCal Celebrates Successful Toy Drive

Dec 23, 2025 12:00PM ● By CAHIP Northern California News Release

The Toy Drive reflects CAHIP NorCal’s ongoing commitment to community service alongside its work in advocacy, education, and professional development for health insurance and benefits professionals.

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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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750,000 CalKIDS Scholarships Awarded

Dec 09, 2025 09:02AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Launched in 2022, CalKIDS provides scholarships worth up to $1,500 for eligible public-school students and up to $175 in scholarships for every child born in California on or after July 1, 2022.

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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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Local Museums Invite Community to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Oct 24, 2025 02:23PM ● By Sacramento Area Museums 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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Enjoying the Spooky Season

Oct 20, 2025 10:54AM ● By Abbey Wicks

October is flying by but don’t worry. There’s still time to experience all the spooky activities that the greater Sacramento region has to offer.

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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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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Enchanting Adventures Await at Fairytale Town's Safe & Super Halloween

Sep 15, 2025 12:09PM ● By Fairytale Town News Release

This year, we dive into the adventures of the Descendants with Fairytale Town being magically transformed over five nights.

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Books, Backpacks and Smiles

Aug 07, 2025 10:19AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Back-to-School Events and Giveaways

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Music to Your Ears

Jul 24, 2025 01:03PM ● By MPG Staff

Local Summer Concerts and Performances

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Sprouts Brings July Fourth Fun to Families

Jul 10, 2025 10:10AM ● By MPG Staff

The Sprouts Farmers Market Store No. 267 hosted a Fourth of July event, bringing a bang to the Land Park community by giving back to the families that shop at the store.

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Ride the Local Waterways

Jul 10, 2025 09:58AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Get on the Water This Summer

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Fun Times and Fireworks

Jun 25, 2025 03:57PM ● By MPG Staff

Parades and Other Events to Attend this Fourth of July

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Sun's Out; Fun’s Out

Jun 12, 2025 02:08PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Activities and Events to Enjoy this Summer

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Treasure Hunting in Springtime

May 22, 2025 01:55PM ● By Kristina Rogers

On May 17, the annual Curtis Park neighborhood garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. made many shoppers happy.

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United Way Boosts Collegiate Giving

May 22, 2025 01:46PM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and University of California, Davis, received their first payments from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program that will provide them with $500 a month for one year.

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The Easter Bunny Visits Land Park

May 08, 2025 03:56PM ● By Kristina Rogers

Peter Cottontail, beloved by children from the Land Park neighborhood and beyond, arrived at William Land Park Golf on April 13.

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Odyssey of the Mind Celebrates Neurodivergence

May 08, 2025 03:41PM ● By Kristina Rogers

Each child comes with an individual set of strengths and challenges they will take into the world with them.

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Walking Together to Fight Lung Cancer

Apr 24, 2025 12:49PM ● By Kristina Rogers

When Barbara Niznik went to the doctor complaining about a possible cracked rib and found out it was Stage 4 lung cancer, her family’s world shifted.

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Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

Mar 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia News Release

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

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