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Mercy General Hospital Guild Back Open to Volunteers

Oct 15, 2024 03:36PM ● By Carol Barr, Mercy General Hospital Guild

The Mercy General Hospital Guild is back open to any and all volunteers since the pandemic years.

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October Harvest Events Announced

Oct 15, 2024 01:42PM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3.

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October Harvest Events Announced

Oct 15, 2024 01:42PM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3.

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Local Museums Offer Spirited Activities in October

Oct 14, 2024 11:33AM ● By Traci Rockefeller Cusack, T-Rock Communications News Release

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history, and science treasures all year long

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Secretary of State Encourages Voter Participation During National Voter Education Week

Oct 09, 2024 02:47PM ● By Office of California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber News Release

In recognition of National Voter Education Week 2024, California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., urges all eligible Californians to become informed and active participants in the upcoming elections.

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Who is California’s Best Bricklayer?

Oct 09, 2024 09:31AM ● By Spec Mix LCC News Release

The world’s largest and most exciting masonry challenge, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®, is coming to Sacramento, CA on Oct. 11. The top masons from the territory will grab their levels and trowels to battle for a chance to be named, “California’s Best Bricklayer.”

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Local Couple to Host Art Showing

Oct 08, 2024 03:59PM ● By Helen Plenert News Release

Helen Plenert and Bobby Horiuchi, Sacramento natives, recently announced their “Places We’ve Been” art showing.

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BERC Awards Eco-Friendly Businesses in Sacramento

Oct 08, 2024 03:28PM ● By Business Environmental Resource Center

On Sept. 26, Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC), a division of the Sacramento County Office of Economic Development presented the 18th Annual Sustainable Business Awards in partnership with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD).

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Shorter Ambulance Wait Times Reported

Oct 08, 2024 03:15PM ● By Annie Kerr

Sacramento County is making tremendous progress in its goal to achieve a shorter ambulance patient offload time (APOT), according to county officials.

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Fidelis K9 Dog Training Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

Oct 08, 2024 12:56PM ● By MaryAnne Povey

The Orangevale Chamber of Commerce, along with an enthusiastic crowd of family, friends, clients and community leaders, celebrated the grand opening of Fidelis K9 Dog Training with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 21.

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Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids Readies for Holiday Giveaway

Oct 08, 2024 11:46AM ● By Claire Gliddon, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids

Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SBSK) is asking for donations of new or “almost new” Beanie Babies all year long. Every September, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids picks as many of the lowest-income elementary schools they can and finds out how many kindergarteners they have.

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Sheriff's North Division Community Meetings Set

Oct 08, 2024 11:32AM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

The Sacramento Sheriff's Department, North Division, is hosting a series of community meetings.

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

Oct 07, 2024 02:28PM ● By IRS Media Relations News Release

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.

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California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week—October 5 to 13

Oct 07, 2024 12:13PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes Ensuring Clean and Safe Water for All

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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Sac County Celebrates Food Safety Excellence

Oct 02, 2024 09:48AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

To honor the remarkable food safety efforts of local restaurants and food facilities that protect the public from foodborne illnesses, and to celebrate National Food Safety Month, the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department recognized Sacramento County operators during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 10.

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EV Chargers Require More Revenue to be Profitable

Oct 02, 2024 09:43AM ● By Sunstone Strategies News Release

Just like gas stations, EV charging infrastructure requires additional sources of revenue to be profitable.

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Rep. Ami Bera Secures Over $13 Million to Rehabilitate Runway at Mather Airport

Oct 02, 2024 09:35AM ● By Office of Representative Ami Bera News Release

On Sept. 17, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $13,044,668 in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate the runway at Sacramento’s Mather Airport

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Breaking Ground on Braden Community

Oct 01, 2024 04:20PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Braden Master Planned Community groundbreaking on Sept. 26 marks the start of a new development, bringing together Sacramento County officials, local developers and community leaders.

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Transportation Impacts Dialysis Patient Outcomes

Oct 01, 2024 04:11PM ● By UC Davis News Release

An estimated 35.5 million Americans have kidney disease and more than 554,000 of them are on dialysis, according to the National Kidney Foundation.

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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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United Way Invites Women To “Innovate and Ignite”

Oct 01, 2024 12:18PM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

United Way's Women United action group will hold its fall fundraiser, Innovate and Ignite, to connect and empower women in the community and raise funds for the local United Way's foster youth initiatives.

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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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Mildly Scenic Author Events

Sep 27, 2024 02:39PM ● By Mildly Scenic News Release

Local author presents the backstory of turning a hobby into an indispensable trail guide in her upcoming Author Talk series

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SacRT Celebrates California Clean Air Day and Week Without Driving

Sep 27, 2024 11:49AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

In celebration of California Clean Air Day and the Week Without Driving, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is offering free rides on its fixed-route bus and light rail services on three select days starting next week, Monday, Sept. 30.

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A New Master Planned Community Breaks Ground

Sep 26, 2024 04:57PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County joined state and federal elected officials and representatives from Somers West today to kick off the groundbreaking of the Braden Master Planned Community, previously known as Cordova Hills, in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County.

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Assembly Republicans Announce Legislation to Bring Down Gas Prices

Sep 25, 2024 01:31PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation and Gov. Newsom jams Legislative Democrats with a dangerous scheme that will drive costs even higher, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state.

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County Clarifies Facts on Homeless Housing Plan

Sep 24, 2024 03:00PM ● By Mitch Barber

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved, at its Sept. 10 meeting, the staff recommendation to spend $19.4 million on two new, innovative projects designed to shelter and house people exiting homelessness directly off the American River Parkway.

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Board Revises Approved 2024-25 Budget

Sep 24, 2024 02:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Sept. 4 to revise the Approved Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

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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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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Tribal Compacts Bill

Sep 24, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Sen. Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced Sept. 23 that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed his measures to ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming.

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Empowerment For a Better Future

Sep 24, 2024 12:22PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

With tears spilling over her eyelids and down her cheeks, Falisha recalled buried details of her rocky childhood – responsibilities no child should’ve shouldered, experiences no child should’ve had.

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Fall Drive Seeks 50,000 Pounds of Food

Sep 24, 2024 12:03PM ● By Patsy McGavock

Hoping to meet growing food insecurity, the Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank and more than 50 community partners will sponsor the fifth annual Fall Community Food Drive on Oct. 12.

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