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Spelling Bee Showcases Student Talent at Valley Oaks

Dec 23, 2025 03:30PM ● By MPG Staff

Valley Oaks Elementary held its annual spelling bee on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

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Start 2026 Strong by Claiming Your CalKIDS Scholarship

Dec 23, 2025 11:56AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As the year comes to a close and families begin setting goals for the year ahead, California is reaffirming its commitment to young people through CalKIDS, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program.

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Program Bolsters Air Traffic Workforce Pipeline

Dec 17, 2025 10:57AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Rep. Ami Bera joined local education and aviation leaders Dec. 8 at Sacramento Executive Airport to recognize Sacramento City College’s advancement in the Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative.

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Enhanced Aviation Program Coming to Sacramento City College

Dec 16, 2025 12:05PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Representative Ami Bera gathered with leaders of the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento County and regional aviation on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Modern Aviation Terminal Building to recognize Sacramento City College’s (SCC) progress toward becoming an enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).

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District Reviews Student Progress, Major Grants

Dec 10, 2025 03:12PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Galt Joint Union Elementary School District board met Nov. 19 for a packed agenda that featured student performances, academic updates and news of major grant funding.

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Student Athletes Unite to Champion Sportsmanship and Healthy Competition

Dec 10, 2025 03:04PM ● By MPG Staff

In a groundbreaking effort to strengthen bonds across rival schools and foster a culture of respect and unity, the Sierra Valley Conference held its first-ever Student Athlete Leadership Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at Liberty Ranch High School.

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Film Grants to Support Local Productions

Dec 04, 2025 09:03AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento’s Film + Media office now is accepting applications for its film grant, which works to sustain and foster growth in film and television production in the city of Sacramento.

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Valley Oaks Grows with Classrooms

Dec 03, 2025 04:56PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Valley Oaks Elementary School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 2, giving students the honor of cutting the ribbon for a new building that will serve third-grade teachers and their students.

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Spellers Compete at Marengo Ranch Bee

Dec 03, 2025 04:31PM ● By MPG Staff

Eleven students stepped up to test their spelling skills during the annual Marengo Ranch spelling bee held Tuesday, Nov. 18.

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High School District Reports Academic Progress, Safety Updates

Nov 25, 2025 04:33PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Galt Unified High School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Nov. 20, highlighting a series of student achievements, safety updates and results from district-wide assessments.

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Former Beaver Joseph ‘Pey’ Brito Dies

Oct 21, 2025 12:04PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

Joseph "Pey" Brito, a former Beaver infielder from Delta High School, died two weeks ago. Pey redshirted at American River College in 2000 and then played second base for the Beavers baseball team in 2001 and 2002.

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Women's Golf Ties for Eighth at Golf Iconic Classic

Oct 21, 2025 11:58AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophia Lee's even-par round of 72 led the California State University, Sacramento women's golf team during the final round of the Golf Iconic Classic on Oct. 15 at the New Mexico State University Golf Course.

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Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 21, 2025 10:33AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services is recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Sacramento State’s Enrollment Continues to Climb

Oct 21, 2025 10:03AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

California State University, Sacramento’s (Sacramento State) enrollment continues to climb with record numbers despite significant challenges at the state and federal levels.

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County Public Health Officer to Retire

Oct 07, 2025 03:49PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Longstanding Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) Officer Dr. Olivia Kasirye will retire next March after more than two decades of service.

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Feedback Wanted Amidst Behavioral Health Services Act Transition

Oct 07, 2025 03:20PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the cooler temperatures set in and we transition from summer to fall, new transitions are happening within the Sacramento County Department of Health Services.

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Voting Begins for Statewide Special Election

Oct 07, 2025 01:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Early Voting Encouraged for Nov. 4 Special Election

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E-Scooters to Dirt Bikes: Galt Tackles Micromobility Safety

Oct 01, 2025 03:55PM ● By Idaly Valencia

With the rise of micromobility options such as electric bikes and scooters, cities across the U.S., including Galt, have more of these vehicles on the streets.

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SCOE Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent of Education Services

Sep 30, 2025 12:30PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) News Release

Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools David W. Gordon has announced a leadership change at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). Navdeep Purewal, Ed.D., has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.

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Apply Now for CalKIDS Scholarships

Sep 30, 2025 11:41AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s the perfect time for students and families to jumpstart their year with CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training.

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How to Make the Most of Alzheimer’s Disease Breakthroughs

Sep 30, 2025 11:13AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

New research published in The Lancet as part of its Alzheimer’s Disease Series outlines strategies for integrating emerging and existing approaches for treating Alzheimer’s disease. The Lancet is a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal, founded in 1823.

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Freshmen Lead the Way for Women's Golf

Sep 30, 2025 10:21AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The California State University, Sacramento women's golf team will enter the final round of the final round of the Golfweek Red Sky Classic in 13th place after shooting 303 during the second round on Sept. 23 in Wolcott, Colorado.

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Registration Open for Republic Elite Session

Sep 30, 2025 10:16AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

This November, Republic FC is hosting its next session of the Republic Elite Development Program (RED).

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‘Imagine This…’ Student Writing Competition Underway

Sep 29, 2025 05:20PM ● By California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom News Release

Aspiring young authors with great stories to share about agriculture are encouraged to enter the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom’s annual “Imagine this...” Story Writing Contest.

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Zoological Society Submits Expansion Request to City

Sep 25, 2025 10:21AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento Zoological Society has submitted a request to the City of Sacramento to expand the footprint of the Sacramento Zoo’s iconic Land Park home.

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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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Another Tuleyome Tale!

Sep 23, 2025 02:09PM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Getting Up Close and Personal with Alkali Milkvetch

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September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 22, 2025 01:35PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

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Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

Sep 22, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Fire Prevention Week Youth Poster Contest

Sep 17, 2025 02:58PM ● By Cosumnes Fire Department News Release

Submit original artwork to the 2025 Fire Prevention Week Youth Poster Contest for a chance to win a pizza party for your class, gift certificates and other prizes.

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Oak View Free and Reduced Lunch Notice

Sep 17, 2025 02:45PM ● By Oak View Union Elementary School District News Release

Oak View Union Elementary School District announced that all students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at Oak View Union Elementary School, 7474 E. Collier Road.

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Remembering a Life of Kindness

Sep 17, 2025 02:32PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Family, Friends Connor Lopez’s Legacy

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State Water Board to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Updates to the Bay-Delta Plan

Sep 12, 2025 10:05AM ● By California Water Boards News Release

As part of the process required to update and implement the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Water Quality Control Plan (Bay-Delta Plan), the State Water Resources Control Board will begin a two-day public hearing on Sept. 25 and 26.

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