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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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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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City Expands Automated Parking Enforcement to Protect Bike Lanes, Improve Safety

May 20, 2026 09:40AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento will expand its automated parking enforcement program by deploying AI-assisted technology on three parking enforcement vehicles to identify vehicles illegally blocking bike lanes, with a focus on school zones citywide.

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Local ‘Blue Star Museums’ Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel and Families

May 20, 2026 09:38AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Eight Sacramento-area museums are participating in Blue Star Museums to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Armed Forces Day on May 16 through Labor Day on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Blue Star Museums Offer Free Admission to Military and Families

May 19, 2026 10:03AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Eight Sacramento area museums are participating in Blue Star Museums to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day on Sept. 7.

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State Water Project Allocation Increases Heading Into Summer

May 19, 2026 09:51AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

May 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2026.

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Senior Fair Offers Health, Help and Fun

May 15, 2026 10:56AM ● By MPG Staff

The 12th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair will return Saturday, June 20, at the Wyndham Sacramento Northeast Hotel, offering older adults and caregivers access to health information, community services and live entertainment.

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Celebrate Members of the Armed Forces with Free Excursion Train Rides on Armed Forces Day, May 16

May 14, 2026 01:40PM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

The California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are celebrating members of the U.S. Armed Forces (current and former) with free excursion train rides on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16.

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Dark Star Orchestra Brings a Classic Sound to the California State Fair

May 12, 2026 10:37AM ● By California State Fair News Release

Dead Head fans get to experience the sound that shaped a generation of music lovers as Dark Star Orchestra brings the eclectic sounds of the Grateful Dead to the California State Fair on Thursday, July 30 as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage.

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California Department of Pesticide Regulation
California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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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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American River Burger Battle Returns

May 06, 2026 10:15AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

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City Releases Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27

May 06, 2026 09:52AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, outlining a balanced plan that closes a $66.2 million General Fund gap while maintaining core services and advancing City Council priorities.

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City Awards $1 Million in Grants to Support Local Entrepreneurs

May 06, 2026 09:50AM ● By Joe Wirt

Seventeen organizations were selected to receive a combined $1 million through the 2026 Sacramento Innovation Grant Program to support programs for local entrepreneurs.

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Bike Safety and Awareness Grant Applications Open

May 06, 2026 09:46AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

Coinciding with National Bike Month, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for the annual Bike Safety and Awareness Grant are open now through Friday, May 29.

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Celebrating Resilience, Achievements of Asian American, Pacific Islander Community

May 06, 2026 09:44AM ● By The Friends of California Archives News Release

Since California’s statehood 175 years ago, members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community have left an indelible mark on California’s rich history, overcoming extreme prejudice and discrimination to flourish in all walks of California life.

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Beyond the Airshow

May 05, 2026 08:37AM ● By Khushi Salgia

With its choreographed planes shooting through the sky, leaving contrails that draw out shapes and letters, the California Capital Airshow (CCA) is a popular event that Sacramento residents look forward to each fall.

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Sacramento History Museum Presents All-New ‘Play Ball!’ Exhibit

May 04, 2026 11:35AM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

Coinciding with a new season of baseball now underway in the Capital City, the Sacramento History Museum is excited to present an all-new “Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime” exhibit open as of May 1.

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Sacramento Honors its Agriculture at Ag Day

Apr 27, 2026 04:52PM ● By Khushi Salgia

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held its Ag Day convention in front of the Capitol building on April 21 following National Ag Day on March 24.

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Join the Movement: Make a Difference This Big Day of Giving

Apr 22, 2026 11:18AM ● By ACC Senior Services News Release

On Thursday, May 7 our community will come together once again for Sacramento’s Big Day of Giving, a powerful 24-hour movement that uplifts local nonprofits and the people they serve.

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Eagle Presentation Inspires Sacramento Retired Teachers

Apr 22, 2026 11:12AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, photos by Stephen B. Clazie

California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA) State Capital Division 5 President Christi Campo welcomed wildlife photographer Susan Maxwell Skinner to the division’s general spring meeting at Sierra 2.

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Nonprofit Breaks Ground on $15.5 Million Food Market in River District

Apr 22, 2026 11:09AM ● By Eric Schucht, photos by Eric Schucht

Politicians, entrepreneurs, journalists and others met at a dirt lot surrounded by warehouses on April 9 in Sacramento’s River District.

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Police Chief Announces Retirement After 32 Years of Service

Apr 22, 2026 11:06AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Police Chief Kathy Lester has announced her retirement after 32 years in law enforcement. Her final day as chief of police will be May 15.

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Downtown Sacramento Partnership Announces 2026 Concerts in the Park Lineup

Apr 22, 2026 10:59AM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

Downtown Sacramento Partnership unveiled the lineup for its highly anticipated Concerts in the Park series, marking the return of free live music in downtown Sacramento on Friday evenings beginning May 1.

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What’s Next for I Street Bridge Replacement Project?

Apr 22, 2026 10:56AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Construction bids for the I Street Bridge Replacement Project came in significantly higher than expected last week, prompting city officials to reassess costs and next steps for the long-planned project.

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Midland Brings Retro-Country Sound to the California State Fair

Apr 21, 2026 12:38PM ● By California State Fair News Release

Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready to line dance in your seat as Midland brings their signature country sound to the California State Fair as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage on Tuesday, July 21.

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Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff
A Night of Timeless Music

Apr 20, 2026 01:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Karla Bonoff Brings a Lifetime of Songs to Fair Oaks

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Photography Exhibition Featuring the Work of Phil Serna Opens at the Sacramento County Board Chamber Gallery

Apr 20, 2026 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development sponsors bi-annual art exhibitions in the Board Chambers. The next time you attend a meeting in the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers, be sure to check out the rotating art on display.

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Sacramento Republic FC Soccer Stadium
Lund Construction Selected to Build Critical Public Infrastructure for Sacramento Republic FC Soccer Stadium

Apr 20, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced April 2 the selection of Lund Construction to build the public infrastructure surrounding the Club’s new soccer stadium at the Downtown Sacramento Railyards.

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Golden 1 Center Welcomes Return of NCAA Women’s Tournament

Apr 14, 2026 04:56PM ● By Tony Chen, photos by Tony Chen (@TCPhotos1)

NCAA Division I Women’s March Madness returned to Sacramento for the first time since 2010 from March 27 to 30, with the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds held at the Golden 1 Center.

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