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Suicide Prevention Month Can Save Lives

Sep 05, 2024 09:51AM ● By MPG Staff

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently increasing crisis

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Nature Savers Reel in Line

Sep 05, 2024 09:41AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A volunteer team has taken on a mission to clear miles of abandoned fishing line from local rivers and waterways

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VSP Vision Joins Forces with Troopathon on 7th Annual Packathon to Commemorate 9/11 and Support Deployed Troops

Sep 04, 2024 11:27AM ● By Troopathon News Release

Troopathon is proud to announce its 7th Annual Packathon, a significant event dedicated to commemorating the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and honoring the sacrifices made by the brave members of the U.S. Armed Forces. This year, VSP Vision™ is stepping up as the event’s official sponsor, bringing a meaningful contribution to this cause.

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Assemblyman Hoover urges Governor Newsom to Sign Legislation Improving Accountability Over Homelessness Spending

Sep 03, 2024 01:36PM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

A (MPG) - On Saturday, Aug. 31, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced the passage of Assembly Bill 2903 out of the Legislature, which would require state-run homelessness programs to annually report cost and outcome data to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH).

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Sac County Awarded with WIC Breastfeeding Award

Aug 14, 2024 01:09PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program has been recognized with the 2024 Women, Infants, and Children Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Program Premiere Award by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services.

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California’s first-in-the-nation earthquake warning system notified millions ahead of quake

Aug 08, 2024 11:23AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, California’s first-in-the-nation Earthquake Early Warning System—launched under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership—provided advance notification to millions of Californians.

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Harvest Day Returns Aug. 3

Jul 24, 2024 10:17AM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Judy Andrews

Harvest Day is hosted by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardeners of Sacramento County and is free to attend

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Hundreds of Dialysis Caregivers to Picket Across California Over Staffing, Safety, Patient Care Problems

Jul 24, 2024 09:15AM ● By SEIU-UHW News Release

Workers at 26 Fresenius, Satellite Healthcare, and U.S. Renal clinics say understaffing, unsafe working conditions, low wages created a crisis putting patients and workers at risk.

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American Watercolor Society Brings Exhibit to Carmichael

Jul 17, 2024 05:03PM ● By Sacramento Fine Arts Center News Release

American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition from New York will be in town Aug. 6 through Aug. 31 at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael

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California Capital Airshow Soars at Mather

Jul 17, 2024 04:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow took over the skies at Mather Airport on July 13 and 14, delivering a weekend packed with aerial acrobatics and community engagement

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Student Arrested for Armed Robbery at Del Campo High School

Jul 16, 2024 01:45PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff's Office News Release

At approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, Sacramento County Sheriff North Patrol Deputies responded to Del Campo High School for the report of a student being robbed at gunpoint

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Stay Comfortable and Save Money During Heat Wave

Jul 10, 2024 02:02PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD Has Enough Power Resources for The Heat Wave

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Assessor Wynn Releases Property Assessment Roll

Jul 09, 2024 11:55AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Property Assessment Roll Sets New Record

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Orangevale History Museum Celebrates First Year

Jul 09, 2024 11:41AM ● By Teena Stern and Mary Witcraft

Celebrate the Museum’s First Anniversary at a Free Ice Cream Social at the Orangevale History Museum On Saturday, July 13 From 3 to 5 p.m.

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Cell Tower Leases’ Sales Approved to Fund Amphitheater Seating Renovation

Jul 09, 2024 11:30AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Board Considered a Potential Plan to Renovate the Outdoor Seating Area as Part of the Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheatre Improvements in the Village

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Grand Jury Addresses Missile Site Contamination

Jul 08, 2024 10:27AM ● By Carol Feineman, photo by Carol Feineman

The Grand Jury Found That Cleanup Efforts Will Require Soil Remediation and Groundwater Monitoring to Mitigate Environmental Impacts

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Sacramento Native Serves Aboard USS George Washington

Jul 03, 2024 02:30PM ● By Navy Office of Community Outreach News Release

Theresa K. Ulbera of Sacramento is Aboard the USS George Washington

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Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Sac County

Jul 03, 2024 01:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

In California, Rabies is Identified in About 200 Animals Every Year, Most Often in Wildlife

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Rep. Ami Bera Announces $25 Million Transportation Grant for Sacramento County

Jul 03, 2024 12:25PM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

This Funding Will Address Significant Safety Issues Associated with a Roadway Constructed Over 60 Years Ago That Was Not Designed to Handle Current Traffic Conditions

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Cooling Centers Activated Across County

Jul 01, 2024 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Those Seeking Reprieve From the Heat Wave Can Go to the Following Locations During the Week

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Legendary Locomotive Makes 19 Whistle Stops

Jun 28, 2024 02:53PM ● By MPG Staff

Big Boy No. 4014 Features Public Display Days in Roseville

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AAA Northern California Celebrates Roadside Assistance Workers

Jun 26, 2024 10:03AM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

California Declares June 23-29 as Roadside Assistance Worker Appreciation Week

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El Dorado Hills Town Center to Host 13th Annual Fireworks and Freedom Concert

Jun 25, 2024 01:49PM ● By EDH Town Center Marketing News Release

Fireworks This Year Will Be in the South and North Sides of the Pond

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Marysville Council to Address Hotel Emergency Proclamation

Jun 20, 2024 11:17AM ● By City of Marysville News Release

Concerns Over the Structural Integrity of the Marysville Hotel Have Prompted the Marysville City Council to Convene a Special Meeting this Friday at 9 a.m.

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