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Women’s Empowerment Receives $60,000 From U.S. Bank

Nov 26, 2024 09:36AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Women’s Empowerment has received a $60,000 contribution from U.S. Bank to provide Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with job-readiness programs, paid job training and transitional workforce housing so they can secure employment with upward mobility as they work toward affording permanent housing.

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Cell Phone Restrictions Increasingly Implemented in Sacramento Area Schools

Nov 19, 2024 11:49AM ● By Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School

Spreading national, state-wide rules attempt to lessen classroom disruptions, improve student concentration

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District Attorney’s Office Awarded Program Grant

Nov 12, 2024 09:59AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office received a $299,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the “DUI/DUID Misdemeanor Prosecution, Education and Outreach” program.

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Cell Phone Restrictions Increasingly Implemented in Sacramento Area Schools

Nov 05, 2024 01:14PM ● By By Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School

Spreading national, state-wide rules attempt to lessen classroom disruptions, improve student concentration

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New Resources Help Promote Teacher Prep Programs

Oct 29, 2024 06:34PM ● By California Commission on Teacher Credentialing News Release

The State Collaborative for California’s Educator Workforce has released a new suite of tools to make high quality teacher preparation programs more accessible and affordable to prospective teachers across the state.

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California Takes Bold Step to Revolutionize Youth Sports with 25x25 Coaches Challenge

Oct 29, 2024 08:55AM ● By Collaborative Communications News Release

The California Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being is teaming up with the Susan Crown Exchange’s Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) to launch 25x25: The California Coaches Challenge.

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Sacramento Superior Court and Lincoln Law School of Sacramento Implement Guardianship Assistance Program

Oct 16, 2024 11:41AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has partnered with Lincoln Law School of Sacramento to provide in-person courtroom assistance to individuals representing themselves in guardianship cases.

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Arcade Middle School Celebrates New Beginnings

Oct 11, 2024 11:35AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Arcade Middle School celebrated its brand-new campus during their Back-to-School Night on Sept. 19.

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EicOsis Human Health Named One of Nation's Most Fundable Companies

Oct 07, 2024 12:46PM ● By UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

EicOsis Human Health, Inc., a clinical startup co-founded by UC Davis distinguished professor Bruce Hammock to alleviate chronic pain without the use of opioids, has been named one of Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s 2024 Most Fundable Companies.

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Grants to Protect Water Quality Available

Oct 01, 2024 12:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to offer grants to support school or community projects that protect or improve local creeks and rivers within the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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California Girl Scouts Explore the Aerospace Museum

Sep 30, 2024 04:49PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Discover, create, and lead with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

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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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CHP Swears in Largest Class of New Officers in Over Two Years

Sep 18, 2024 12:34PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The Swearing-In Of 119 Officers Marks the Biggest Graduating Class Since the Launch of The June 2022 Recruitment Campaign

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Nature Parades a Feast

Sep 17, 2024 04:48PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Birds, reptiles and marsupials will be among educators during an open day at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Oct. 6. Staged annually, NatureFest is the center’s largest educational event.

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Explore County Parks with Agents of Discovery

Aug 27, 2024 12:55PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Agents of Discovery, an interactive, augmented reality game, is now available at two Sacramento County Regional Parks: Gibson Ranch Regional Park and River Bend Park

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Governor Newsom Urges Schools to Restrict Cell Phones in the Classroom

Aug 19, 2024 05:05PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In a letter to California schools on Aug. 13, Governor Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins

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Twin Rivers Unified Receives Prestigious Award

Aug 15, 2024 12:21PM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

Twin Rivers Unified School District is the only Sacramento area school district and one of six statewide to receive the prestigious 2024 Unity Latino Education Advancement and Distinction (LEAD) Award from the California Latino School Boards Association (CLSBA).

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Educating on Fentanyl and Opioid Overdose/Poisoning

Aug 14, 2024 11:37AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Fentanyl poisoning has now become the leading cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45, surpassing suicide, gun violence and car accidents, according to Sacramento County officials.

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Foundation Gives Graduates Construction Opportunities

Jul 31, 2024 11:45AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

Julian Aguilar has wanted to be a construction worker for a long time; he just didn’t know what trade he wanted to pursue

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UC Davis Health Breaks Ground On 14-Story Tower

Jul 31, 2024 11:13AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Medical center expansion state-of-the-art

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Bags of Swag at Midas Giveaway

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

Carmichael Midas last weekend dispensed more than 200 backpacks and scores of pencils, pens, erasers, calculators and note pads to students

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Local is Co-Author of Book Published by Major Textbook Publisher

Jun 26, 2024 09:28AM ● By Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group News Release

Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group and Co-Author, Dr. Jyenny Babcock, are Proud to Announce the Publication of 'Inspired to Climb Higher'

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San Juan Unified Celebrates First Student-Run Literary Magazine

Jun 11, 2024 01:59PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Student-Run Literary Magazine Gives Young Writers a Platform to Share Their Creative Works

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Nightmares and Hallucinations Could Signal Autoimmune Disease

Jun 05, 2024 09:21AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

A New Study Shows Many People are Unaware of Mental and Neurological Symptoms of Diseases Such as Lupus

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Many Ways to Celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day

Jun 04, 2024 01:10PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

For Family Health and Fitness Day 2024, Sacramento County Regional Parks is Pleased to Share Various Programs

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5 Over 50 Volunteer Award Winners Announced

Jun 04, 2024 11:38AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Adult and Aging Commission Proudly Presents the 5 Over 50 Volunteer Award to Five Outstanding Individuals

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Field Day a Celebration for Ham Radio Enthusiasts

Jun 04, 2024 11:27AM ● By Friends & Amateur Radio Communications Enthusiasts News Release

National Amateur Radio Exercise to Take Place from 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, to 12:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 23

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SAFE Credit Union Announces Scholarship Award Recipients

Jun 04, 2024 10:53AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

$4,000 Scholarships Go to Graduating High School Seniors and Community College Students

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St. Francis Social Studies Department Chair Promoted to Assistant Principal

Jun 04, 2024 09:58AM ● By St. Francis Catholic High School News Release

Julie Van Houten is New Assistant Principal at Sacramento's St. Francis Catholic High School

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180-Plus AVID Students Celebrated

May 20, 2024 03:08PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Families and Friends Filled Mesa Verde High School’s Stadium on April 25

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Local Blue Star Museums Offer Free Admission

May 07, 2024 03:25PM ● By Traci Rockefeller Cusack, T-Rock Communications News Release

Seven Sacramento Area Museums Offer Free Admission to Active-Duty Military Personnel and Their Families, Including National Guard and Reserve

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Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club Hosts 66th Art Fiesta

May 07, 2024 11:58AM ● By Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club News Release

Event to Take Place at Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Sacramento on June 1 and 2

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California Accounted for 71% of All States’ Preschool Funding Increases in 2022-2023

May 01, 2024 10:46AM ● By National Institute for Early Education Research News Release

National Institute for Early Education Research Releases Annual State of Preschool Report

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Recreation Therapy Changes Lives in Sacramento County

Apr 23, 2024 06:11PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Division of the Department of Regional Parks Offers Recreation Opportunities to Those Living with Disabilities

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Becerra, Bera Discuss Healthcare Worker Shortage at Rio Americano

Apr 23, 2024 03:12PM ● By Adam Abolfazli, photos by Rami Al Mufti

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Rep. Ami Bera Hear Concerns and Promote Medical Education

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