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Careers Take Flight at Mather

Aug 24, 2026 02:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Destination Aviation gives students a hands-on look at aerospace and STEM careers

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Women’s Empowerment Celebrates 25 Years at Silver Anniversary Gala

Aug 24, 2026 12:39PM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Celebrating 25 years of empowering Sacramento women and children to rise from homelessness, Women’s Empowerment will hold its Silver Anniversary Gala on Sept. 25.

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Destination Aviation Takes Flight

Aug 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

California Capital Airshow connects local students with aviation professionals, hands-on experiences and career opportunities

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History of Sacramento Baseball on Display

Aug 05, 2026 08:52AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

For baseball fans looking to escape the summer heat, a drive to the Sacramento History Museum will treat visitors to the Play Ball! exhibit that traces the history of baseball in Sacramento from the first official game in 1860 to the present-day River Cats team.

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We Say Goodbye to a Summer Tradition: The Last Summer California State Fair

Aug 03, 2026 10:29AM ● By California State Fair News Release

The 2026 California State Fair wrapped-up another year of a summer tradition at Cal Expo, bringing families and friends together from across California and other states.

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Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Jul 21, 2026 03:46PM ● By California State Capitol Volunteer Association News Release

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat.

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Erin Clancey welcomed as New Executive Director at the California Museum
California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By The California Museum News Release

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director.

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Sacramento History Museum to Present First-Time Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

Jul 21, 2026 12:14PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

From Victorian to Vanity Fair, The Sacramento History Museum is getting all dolled up for a Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

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EMD and Food Safety Take Center Stage at State Fair

Jul 20, 2026 11:52AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) is conducting food safety inspections throughout the California State Fair to help ensure the fair's more than 150 food vendors are serving food safely.

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Local Museums Offer Ways to Enrich the Lazy Days of Summer with Plenty of Must-See and Must-Do Experiences

Jul 20, 2026 11:46AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The Greater Sacramento region is rich with museums and popular destinations that offer plenty of must-see and must-do experiences to explore before summertime makes way for a busy fall season.

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Disney’s 'Newsies' Brings its Headlines to Sutter Street Theatre

Jul 14, 2026 03:49PM ● By Sutter Street Theatre News Release

Disney musical 'Newsies' is performing at the Sutter Street Theatre this summer.

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Students Recieve Scholarship by SARTA to Attend Summer Theatre Camp

Jul 14, 2026 02:01PM ● By SARTA News Press Release

SARTA has distributed $1,200 in Youth Education Scholarship (YES) funds to six students to attend Summer Theatre Camps.

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Sacramento County Introducing Staycation Parks Pass

Jul 13, 2026 10:55AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to experience a summer staycation close to home!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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