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Sacramento State to Join The Big West

Jun 30, 2025 06:13PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Big West proudly announced that Sacramento State will join the conference as a full member beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge, a freshman at American River College, was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach

Westbrook Named 3rd Team JC All-American

Jun 30, 2025 06:10PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

American River College Freshman Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach Doug Jumelet.

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Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors

Seven Aggies Earn Academic All-District Honors

Jun 30, 2025 05:50PM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors as announced on June 24 by College Sports Communicators as part of the full roll out of its national track and field academic postseason awards.

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: Sacramento State will launch a pilot program this fall to support Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students,

Academic, Career Outcomes Program for Asian American Students

Jun 30, 2025 05:28PM ● By Cynthia Hubert of California State University, Sacramento

Sacramento State will soon launch a pilot program designed to serve as a model for improving academic and career outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.

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School Board Marks Milestones, Transitions

Jun 26, 2025 10:10AM ● By Idaly Valencia

The school board meeting the night of June 18 was a special occasion for a few longtime leaders in the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District.

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Primary care is delivered by family nurse practitioners for all areas of California

Two Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Accreditation

Jun 24, 2025 11:29AM ● By University of California, Davis Health News Release

The first week of June marked the start of a new educational journey for students in two recently-accredited graduate programs at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California, Davis (UC Davis).

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Sacramento State University women's tennis team claimed its second straight Big Sky Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth

Women’s Tennis Recruits Among Mid-Major Top 25

Jun 24, 2025 08:36AM ● By California State University, Sacramento Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento women’s tennis team’s 2025 recruiting class has been ranked No. 18 in the nation among all mid-major programs, according to Tennis Recruiting Network.

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Cayden Pitzer, a sophomore and a swimmer from American River College, was named Tri-Swimmer of the Meet and won Performance of the Meet awards

ARC Record Swimmer Named State Athlete of the Year

Jun 24, 2025 08:24AM ● By California Community College Athletic Association and American River College websites

American River College swimmer Cayden Pitzer was recently honored as the 2024–25 California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) State Male Athlete of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the top junior college athletes in the state.

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Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation

Williams is Nation’s Second Best Returning Tight End

Jun 24, 2025 08:18AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Releases

University of California, Davis’ returning senior tight end Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation by HERO Sports as part of its 2025 Football Championship Series season preview.

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California State University, Sacramento Hornets’ associate head women’s tennis coach Jack Maddocks speaks with student-athletes Mayya Gorbunova and Reese Walker during a dual match at home against Nevada in 2024

Tennis Coach Named Region’s Top Assistant

Jun 17, 2025 01:49PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento associate head women’s tennis coach Jack Maddocks was honored by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and named the Northwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year on June 10.

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Proposed Initiative would Increase Graduation Ethnic Studies Requirements

Jun 17, 2025 10:55AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced that the proponent of a new initiative was cleared to begin collecting petition signatures on May 30.

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Sacramento Powerball® Ticket Set to Expire

Jun 13, 2025 10:58AM ● By California Lottery News Release

Claim or no claim – when you play, schools win.

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Galt High Celebrates Lifetime Milestone

Jun 12, 2025 05:25PM ● By Idaly Valencia

On the evening of June 2, the Galt High School Class of 2025 threw caps in the air to celebrate the milestone of completing four years of diligent work.

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Shining Sendoff for Liberty Ranch Class of ’25

Jun 12, 2025 05:17PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Liberty Ranch High School seniors shared their final memory together when they walked the stage and celebrated under the display of fireworks at the Class of 2025 graduation ceremony on June 4.

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Estrellita Celebrates Largest Graduating Class in Years

Jun 12, 2025 05:08PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Estrellita High School held its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony on June 3 to honor the work of 66 students, the largest graduating class in recent years.

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McCaffrey Promotes Students to Next Chapter

Jun 12, 2025 05:06PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The morning of June 4, students walked the stage as they came to the end of a chapter and flipped a new page together at the McCaffrey Middle School eighth-grade promotion.

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University of California, Davis Athletics celebrated its student athletes with the annual Aggie Awards

UC Davis Celebrates Annual Aggie Awards

Jun 10, 2025 02:53PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

University of California, Davis Athletics celebrated its student athletes with the annual Aggie Awards on June 1. A total of 12 awards, six departmental and six voted on by the student athletes, were given out.

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Safety Day Brings Community Together

Jun 05, 2025 11:07AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Summer is here, which means being outside more, taking part in summertime activities and enjoying the warm weather. Start the season on a secure note by learning about the public agencies that help keep our community safe at the 10th annual Regional Safety Day on June 7.

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The cast and director of Robert Craig Films' "No Address" are in front of the Jimmy's House set at 2409 Capitol Ave. in Sacramento

‘No Address’ Debuts

Jun 03, 2025 12:42PM ● By Robert Craig Films News Release

Robert Craig Films' award-winning debut feature film, “No Address,” and “Americans With No Address,” a companion documentary, are available for digital purchase and rental, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, YouTube and more.

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A new collaboration with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) creates a new pathway, extending student-athletes' collegiate careers

UC Davis Master of Management Program Provides New Opportunities for Graduate Aggies

Jun 03, 2025 12:17PM ● By David Collins, Director of Athletics Communications

Not every college athlete turns pro, so UC Davis prioritizes preparing student-athletes for life after sports. A new collaboration with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) helps to create a new pathway that extends student-athletes' collegiate careers while preparing them for post-competition success.

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Playing against the Montana Grizzlies for a second time on national television in October, the Sacramento State Hornets football team will be televised during its game on ESPN2

Football Game Against Montana Tabbed for ESPN2

Jun 03, 2025 12:07PM ● By California State University, Sacramento News Release

Hornets to appear on national television for fourth straight year

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Students attend a presentation by professionals in the Sacramento County criminal justice system during a previous Criminal Justice Shadow Day

District Attorney’s Office Holds Youth Shadow Day

Jun 03, 2025 10:39AM ● By Seth Henderson

High school students in Sacramento County can shadow an array of positions within the criminal justice system through a pairing process at this year’s Criminal Justice Shadow Day and Crime Lab Shadow Day, according to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office

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Little girl smiling in a school classroom

Data Shows Slowing Decline in Overall School Enrollment

May 28, 2025 04:56PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

On May 21, the California Department of Education released 2024 to 2025 school enrollment data on DataQuest (https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/), showing that the decline in public school enrollment has begun to slow.

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More than 6,500 members of the Class of 2025 walked the stage across six ceremonies

Sac State’s Commencement Brings Joy and Gratitude

May 28, 2025 03:55PM ● By Daniel Wilson, California State University Sacramento News Release

Sacramento State University recently celebrated thousands of new Hornet alumni as graduates, their families and their friends and guests packed into Golden 1 Center for spring commencement.

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Neil Nayyar Now Plays 130 Instruments

May 22, 2025 12:15PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Few musicians can claim to have mastered more instruments than most can name, but Neil Nayyar is no ordinary artist.

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Memorial Day Celebrations Highlighted

May 22, 2025 12:03PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Memorial Day Weekend in the Sacramento region brings a range of events that honor fallen military service members and offer opportunities for the community to come together.

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Pictured are the winners of the 2025 DOVIA volunteer awards ceremony

Youth, Dedication and Innovation Honored

May 20, 2025 01:36PM ● By Ornella Rossi

2025 DOVIA Volunteer Awards Ceremony

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Liberty Ranch FFA Teams Excel at State Finals

May 15, 2025 10:06AM ● By Liberty Ranch FFA News Release

Liberty Ranch High School’s FFA program demonstrated excellence at the California State FFA Finals held at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo on May 3, earning top honors across multiple career development events.

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Respect: A Character Trait We Embrace in Galt

May 15, 2025 10:04AM ● By Galt Community of Character Coalition

Respect has been the Galt character trait of focus for May and June each year since 2007 when the Galt Community of Character Coalition used results of a communitywide survey to determine the most important character values held by Galt residents.

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Public Swim Begins Next Week at Gora Aquatic Center

May 15, 2025 10:02AM ● By MPG Staff

The Gora Aquatic Center will reopen for public swim beginning Saturday, May 24, according to a City of Galt news release, offering residents weekend access to the pool from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through June 8, with additional hours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.

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Youth Entrepreneurs Sell at Makers Market

May 08, 2025 11:46AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

More than 120 young business owners filled C Street on Saturday, May 3 for the second annual Makers Market, an event designed to teach kids entrepreneurial skills while giving them hands-on experience running a business.

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Agnew, Fox and Richardson-Pepper Named to Lacrosse All-Big 12 Conference Teams

May 06, 2025 11:07AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

On April 30, the Big 12 released its lacrosse all-conference teams, with three Aggies making the cut.

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Planting Event Supports Migratory Bird Day

May 01, 2025 11:00AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, the Cosumnes River Preserve and the City of Galt will host a native plant installation event at Galt Community Park on Saturday, May 10, from 9 to 11 a.m., focused on supporting bird habitats and pollinator species.

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Art Studio, Community Space Set to Open on Fourth Street in Galt

May 01, 2025 10:47AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

A new art studio and community space is set to open in downtown Galt, led by Galt resident and South Sacramento art teacher Esperanza Pevehouse and her daughter Kennedy Johnson.

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Local Student Wins $10,000 Taco Bell Scholarship

May 01, 2025 10:08AM ● By MPG Staff

Jeanette Gallegos, a student at San Joaquin Delta College pursuing a nursing degree, has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the Taco Bell Foundation.

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