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California State Fair Announces New Chief Wine Judge

Jan 26, 2026 04:02PM ● By California State Fair News Release

The California State Fair appointed Tim McDonald of Napa as the new Chief Judge of the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition.

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Deal Me In

Jan 20, 2026 02:07PM ● By By MPG Staff, Compiled from Hard Rock Sacramento, Thunder Rock Casino Resort and Sky River Casino

Local Casino January Events Calendar

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Most Americans Support Impaired Driving Countermeasures in Cars

Jan 20, 2026 12:44PM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

With impaired driving still a persistent, and deadly, threat on American roads, a majority of people support a range of impaired driving countermeasures that could significantly reduce fatalities, according to a new AAA survey.

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California's Budget Underscores Agriculture's Role

Jan 20, 2026 12:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget highlights California’s continued focus on wildfire response, climate resilience and water infrastructure but leaves gaps in direct support and regulatory alignment for agriculture and rural communities, according to California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass.

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Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker Set to Retire

Jan 20, 2026 12:09PM ● By California Museum News Release

California Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker announced that she will retire in the summer of 2026, after more than a decade in the role and 28 years of service to the Museum.

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Girl Scouts of Northern California Kicks off Cookie Season

Jan 20, 2026 11:52AM ● By Girl Scouts of Northern California News Release

Welcomed Exploremores to Cookie Lineup, Bay Area's Adobe a National Sponsor

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Rob Kerth Elected SMUD Board Vice President

Jan 20, 2026 11:29AM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD’s Board of Directors elected Rob Kerth as Vice President of the Board, effective Jan. 1, 2026, through December of 2026.

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Small Actions, Big Impact

Jan 07, 2026 03:53PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Volunteer Opportunities in Your Community

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State of Downtown Coming Feb. 24

Jan 07, 2026 03:37PM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

Event to Outline Priorities and Initiatives Shaping ‘Downtown’s Next Decade’

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Dine Downtown Returning to Sacramento for 21st Year

Jan 07, 2026 03:32PM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

Downtown Sacramento Partnership is welcoming the new year with the 21st annual Dine Downtown, announcing 30 exceptional participating restaurants and unveiling many of the specially curated menus created for this year’s event.

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Stomper Spreads Holiday Cheer

Dec 18, 2025 09:28AM ● By Athletics News Release

With the holidays right around the corner, the Green & Gold stayed busy spreading cheer throughout the Sacramento community. Here’s a look at November’s highlights.

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California Comment on Latest Jobs Report

Dec 18, 2025 09:00AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

California state director John Katabeck for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said the Dec. 4 release of the monthly NFIB Jobs Report showed that 33 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in November.

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StyleForIt Focuses on Plus-Size Fashion

Dec 04, 2025 12:16PM ● By StyleForIt News Release

The fashion world is shifting, and Sacramento is becoming an unexpected leader in the full-figure fashion movement.

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City Seeks Input on Revisions to Entertainment Sound Policies

Dec 04, 2025 12:07PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento is inviting residents and businesses to provide feedback on a proposed Community Sound Management Framework that aims to modernize how entertainment-related sound is managed across the city.

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Public Works Tallies Safety Improvements

Dec 04, 2025 12:04PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works recently shared progress on the city’s Transportation Safety Initiative, a comprehensive effort to make streets safer for people walking, biking and driving.

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SacRT Holiday Bus Returns to Spread Cheer and Support Foster Youth

Dec 02, 2025 03:55PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to launch the 2025 Holiday Bus today, offering fare-free rides and festive cheer across the Sacramento region throughout the month of December.

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Keeping Your Peace Through the Holidays

Dec 02, 2025 01:07PM ● By MPG Staff

While many residents spend the season preparing Thanksgiving meals, lighting the menorah, decorating their homes or planning festive gatherings, others experience the holidays as a period of heightened stress.

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Jingle All the Way to Santa’s Village

Nov 24, 2025 03:30PM ● By Seth Henderson

New Holiday Experience on River Fox Train Unveiled

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Celebrating a Community Choir

Nov 24, 2025 03:13PM ● By Seth Henderson

River City Chorale Celebrates 50 Years in the Sacramento Region

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Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Nov 18, 2025 02:21PM ● By Gary Zavoral

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need.

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Turkey Trots and Table Spreads

Nov 17, 2025 01:10PM ● By MPG Staff

Ways to Celebrate this Thanksgiving

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Residents at Mather Community Campus can participate in job fairs
Job Readiness Fair Offers More Than Applications

Nov 05, 2025 08:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mather Community Campus (MCC) is home to hundreds of adults, families and transitional aged youth in shelter and transitional housing who are experiencing homelessness.

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Sierra Donor Services Partners with Texas Roadhouse

Oct 31, 2025 12:01PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is excited to partner with the popular restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse for a three-day promotional event encouraging guests to register as life-saving organ, eye and tissue donors.

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Donate to Keep Adaptive Riding Program Open

Oct 28, 2025 03:25PM ● By Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation News Release

Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation, one of Northern California’s leading adaptive riding programs for people with developmental disabilities, has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to sustain its operations.

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Día de los Muertos Paint Night Honors Art, Culture

Oct 23, 2025 12:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia

For Frida’s House Art Academy founders Juanita Maribel Márquez and Claudia de la Rosa, art is more than color on canvas; it’s a way to heal, connect and celebrate culture.

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Sacramento Continues Progress on Al Fresco Outdoor Dining Initiative

Oct 23, 2025 12:22PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Sacramento’s Al Fresco Dining Program continues to evolve as city staff recently provided an update to the city council on how the initiative is strengthening small businesses, improving streetscapes and activating public space across the city.

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Sacramento Ballet Offers Bold Visions, Timeless Classics

Oct 23, 2025 12:19PM ● By Sacramento Ballet News Release

Sacramento Ballet highly anticipated 2025-26 season kicks off Oct. 24.

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Wiser Heads SAFE Credit Union Convention and Performing Arts District

Oct 23, 2025 12:15PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The SAFE Credit Union Convention and Performing Arts District has welcomed a new official leader.

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Sacramento’s Expanding Trail Network Supports Cleaner, Safer Travel

Oct 23, 2025 12:12PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento City Council on Oct. 14 received an update on the city’s shared-use path network, the expanding system of paved, off-street routes for people walking, bicycling and scootering throughout Sacramento.

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Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers
Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers

Oct 14, 2025 01:59PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Raises More Than $500,000 During Champion Aggies Challenge

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Property Tax Postponement Program Filing Period Announced

Oct 14, 2025 11:59AM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen announced that applications for property tax postponement are now being processed.

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California FFA Foundation Names New Board Members

Oct 14, 2025 11:49AM ● By California Future Farmers of America News Release

The California Future Farmers of America Foundation (FFA) has added two agricultural leaders, Shannon Douglass and Mel Machado, to its board of directors.

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Halloween Ball Mystery Tour at Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
California State Parks Invites Public to Free Halloween Tours

Oct 14, 2025 11:40AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

Care to dance? California State Parks welcomes those who dare to Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park (SHP) for the Halloween Ball Mystery Tour.

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From Television to the Stage

Oct 07, 2025 04:06PM ● By Abbey Wicks

An Interview with Zane Lamprey

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Code Enforcement Increases Penalties

Oct 07, 2025 03:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Strengthening Community Safety

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