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At a hangar in Sacramento, the governor joined CAL FIRE Chief Joe Tyler, firefighting personnel, and those who helped make the C-130H possible to celebrate the milestone.
Second Airtanker Added to World’s Largest Aerial Firefighting Fleet

Apr 29, 2025 11:28AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

With peak fire season on the horizon, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 24 that the state’s second C-130 Hercules (C-130H) airtanker is now ready for firefighting operations.

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Scholarships for Students

Apr 29, 2025 11:02AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Sacramento County Public School Students Eligible for $1,500 Scholarships

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Jack London’s Chair: Hiding Here in Plain Sight

Apr 29, 2025 10:06AM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards

While researching the history of the California Writers Club Sacramento, our 100th- year anniversary will be celebrated Oct. 18, I came across a newspaper article from 1955.

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Sacramento Leads Nation with Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Technology

Apr 29, 2025 09:24AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) are partnering to launch automated bike lane enforcement, making Sacramento the first city in California and in the United States to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses.

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Sacramento Zoo welcomes Clouded Leopards
Sacramento Zoo Welcomes Two Clouded Leopards

Apr 29, 2025 09:21AM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo announced the arrival of two clouded leopards, Serai and Rajasi, on April 17.

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Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Lease Approved

Apr 29, 2025 09:15AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On April 22, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a significant step forward in the creation of a new Mental Health Rehabilitation Center for adults.

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California Restaurant Foundation’s Annual Resilience Fund Returns for the Fifth Year

Apr 28, 2025 12:57PM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

Grant Applications for California’s Independent Restaurants are Now Open

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California’s Fuel Supply Takes Another Hit with Benicia Refinery Closure Announcement

Apr 28, 2025 12:46PM ● By California Fuels + Convenience Alliance News Release

Valero’s announcement that it will shut down its Benicia refinery in April 2026 is yet another blow to California’s already fragile fuel supply system.

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License to Kill

Apr 22, 2025 04:48PM ● By Robert Lewis, CalMatters.org

Ivan Dimov was convicted of reckless driving in 2013, after fleeing police in Washington state while his passenger allegedly dumped heroin out the window.

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74th Autorama to Fill Cal Expo with Hundreds of Hot Rods

Apr 22, 2025 04:40PM ● By Sacramento Autorama Media News Release

The popular Sacramento Autorama returns to Cal Expo for the 74th year on May 2 through May 4.

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Aggies Lead Academic All-Conference Awards

Apr 22, 2025 04:16PM ● By University of California Davis News Release

On a list released on April 14th by the Big West Conference, 23 members of the University of California (UC) Davis women's swimming and diving team were named in the Academic All-Conference list for the winter quarter.

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Native American Heritage Scholarship Announced

Apr 22, 2025 04:14PM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic Football Club

Ahead of the club’s annual Native American Heritage Night on May 17, Sacramento Republic Football Club (Republic FC) and Wilton Rancheria announced a new scholarship initiative that will support the educational aspirations of a local student.

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Beavers Sweep Singles and Doubles

Apr 22, 2025 04:10PM ● By American River College News Release

American River College’s Gavin Sonntag won the singles, and Tarang Sharma/Arjun Sivakumar won the doubles, at the Big 8 Individual Championships played on April 3-5.

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Spring Football Sets Record Attendance

Apr 22, 2025 04:06PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

In front of a record-setting spring game crowd of more than 7,000 fans, the Sacramento State football team completed its offseason practice with the annual Spring Game at Hornet Stadium on April 12.

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BizX Event Returns May 7 for Small Business Week

Apr 22, 2025 03:51PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to join BizX 2025 from 3 to 6 p.m. on May 7, where local business leaders will share their inspiring path from startup to success.

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Roseville DMV Office Opening for REAL ID Appointments

Apr 22, 2025 03:28PM ● By California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) News Release

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced the Roseville office at 7200 Galilee Road will offer appointments on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., to accommodate customers who want to get a REAL ID before the May 7 federal enforcement date.

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Signs Added to Utility Poles Pose Serious Safety Hazard

Apr 15, 2025 01:17PM ● By SMUD News Release

Covering utility poles with signs for lost animals, yard sales and events creates serious safety hazards for utility workers.

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SacRT Launches Tap2Ride Contactless Fare Payment Option

Apr 15, 2025 01:13PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is introducing a new, easier way for riders to pay their fares. On April 1, SacRT launched Tap2Ride, a contactless fare payment system on all buses and SacRT GO paratransit service vehicles.

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Concerts in the Park Returns in May

Apr 15, 2025 12:50PM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

On April 4, Downtown Sacramento Partnership announced the much-anticipated “Concerts in the Park” series lineup, bringing live music back to downtown Sacramento on Fridays at 6 p.m. starting May 2, 2025.

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Update on Sailor Bar “Gravel Road A”

Apr 15, 2025 12:25PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Regional Parks is pausing the re-opening of “Gravel Road A” to focus resources on completing necessary Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to the restroom facility and main parking lot off the Illinois access.

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Arden Arcade Pillar Remembered

Apr 15, 2025 12:18PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Much appreciated, much missed, Arden Arcade pillar Jane Hagedorn was recently honored with a new bench and oak tree in Arden Park.

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Athletics Provide Complimentary Tickets

Apr 15, 2025 11:15AM ● By Athletics Official News Release

Local nonprofits, schools, military organizations and community groups can receive complimentary tickets to Athletics 2025 regular season home games through the Athletics Community Ticket Program.

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Sac Republic’s Kleeman Does It Again

Apr 15, 2025 11:12AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC Communications

On April 8, USL Championship announced the Week 5 Team of the Week. After earning his first selection in Week 4, Republic Football Club (FC) defender Freddy Kleemann was once again named to the league’s weekly top squad.

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River Cat Named Minor League Pitcher of the Week

Apr 15, 2025 11:09AM ● By River Cats Media Relations

A dominant start for Carson Seymour has earned hardware from Minor League Baseball, as the Sacramento River Cats right-hander was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for April 1 to April 6.

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Kings Sign Terence Davis

Apr 15, 2025 11:05AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On April 9, the Sacramento Kings announced that the team has signed a former player, Terence Davis. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Hornet Named Pitcher of the Week Twice

Apr 15, 2025 11:01AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

On April 7, Sacramento State University junior Kennedie Magorian was named the Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after helping the Hornets take two of three games on the road at Portland State.

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Polling Shows Strong Support for Small Business Deduction

Apr 15, 2025 10:49AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

A new poll released April 9 by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows broad bipartisan support for America’s small businesses.

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Economic Concerns Lead to Drop in Home Sales

Apr 15, 2025 10:45AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Economic uncertainty and an increase in the number of existing homes on the market led to a decline in new home sales in the Sacramento region in March, the North State Building Industry Association reported on April 8.

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California State Library Receives Notice of Termination of Federal Grant

Apr 15, 2025 10:37AM ● By California State Library News Release

The California State Library has been notified by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that, effective April 1, the 2024-25 federal grant awarded under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) has been terminated.

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Over $316 Million in Illicit Cannabis Seized Since January

Apr 15, 2025 10:33AM ● By Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On April 10, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that officials have seized more than $316-million worth of illegal cannabis and $474,000 in cash since this past January.

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American River Levee Upgrades to Improve Flood Protection Threaten Heritage Oaks

Apr 15, 2025 10:25AM ● By Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School

Sacramento environmental groups are raising concerns about flood management construction on the American River slated to reach the Rio Americano High School area next year.

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Cleaning Up the Voter Rolls in Sacramento County

Apr 15, 2025 10:07AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that after every general election, voters who have not voted in two federal elections and have not updated their voter registration file get canceled and removed from the voter roll?

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Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week Is Here

Apr 11, 2025 12:25PM ● By Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

Spring is in the air and so are mosquitoes! The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announces California Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week, April 13-19.

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CalRecycle Announces Crackdown on Foam Foodware

Apr 08, 2025 11:52AM ● By CALPIRG News Release

CalRecycle released an update April 4 announcing that it will enforce California’s statewide ban on polystyrene foam foodware.

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SMUD’s Shine Program Invests $532,000 In Local Nonprofit Projects

Apr 08, 2025 11:01AM ● By SMUD News Release

Twenty-one local nonprofit organizations will benefit from more than $532,000 in funding from SMUD’s annual Shine program.

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