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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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Liberty Ranch FFA Chapter Shines at State Leadership Conference

May 01, 2025 10:07AM ● By Liberty Ranch FFA

In early April, 38 students from Liberty Ranch High School traveled to Sacramento to attend the 97th Annual California State FFA Leadership Conference.

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Galt High School Student Wins Second Place in Regional PSA Competition

May 01, 2025 10:02AM ● By MPG Staff

Emilyann Sheldon of Galt High School earned second place in the animation category of the 2025 High School Public Service Announcement (PSA) Competition, hosted by the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) in partnership with Access Sacramento.

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Two high school students wearing their CalKIDS shirts

Scholarships for Students

Apr 29, 2025 11:02AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Sacramento County Public School Students Eligible for $1,500 Scholarships

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Aggies Lead Academic All-Conference Awards

Apr 22, 2025 04:16PM ● By University of California Davis News Release

On a list released on April 14th by the Big West Conference, 23 members of the University of California (UC) Davis women's swimming and diving team were named in the Academic All-Conference list for the winter quarter.

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Beavers Sweep Singles and Doubles

Apr 22, 2025 04:10PM ● By American River College News Release

American River College’s Gavin Sonntag won the singles, and Tarang Sharma/Arjun Sivakumar won the doubles, at the Big 8 Individual Championships played on April 3-5.

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BizX Event Returns May 7 for Small Business Week

Apr 22, 2025 03:51PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to join BizX 2025 from 3 to 6 p.m. on May 7, where local business leaders will share their inspiring path from startup to success.

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Hornet Named Pitcher of the Week Twice

Apr 15, 2025 11:01AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

On April 7, Sacramento State University junior Kennedie Magorian was named the Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after helping the Hornets take two of three games on the road at Portland State.

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Aggie Volleyball Adds Prima Glorioso as Assistant Coach

Apr 15, 2025 10:55AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

University of California (UC) Davis volleyball head coach Dan Conners has strengthened his staff with the addition of Prima Glorioso, who brings a wealth of experience to the program ahead of the 2025 season.

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California State Library Receives Notice of Termination of Federal Grant

Apr 15, 2025 10:37AM ● By California State Library News Release

The California State Library has been notified by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that, effective April 1, the 2024-25 federal grant awarded under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) has been terminated.

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Sacramento Zoo’s Baby Giraffe Has a Name

Apr 10, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo is excited to announce that its adorable baby Masai giraffe, born on March 1, has been given the name Sumi. The name was selected though an online vote.

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California Enters Next Phase of Wolf Conservation Plan as State's Gray Wolf Population Expands

Apr 07, 2025 12:51PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) News Release

As California’s gray wolf population grows, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is advancing the state’s management of this species and further supporting communities where they are known to reside.

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CRC Softball Wins Scholar Team Award

Apr 01, 2025 12:33PM ● By Cosumnes River College News Release

The Cosumnes River College (CRC) Softball program has been honored with the prestigious 2024 3C2A Scholar Team Academic Award.

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Aggie Women Drafted into All-Academic Teams

Apr 01, 2025 12:29PM ● By UC Davis News Release

Walking the hyphen that separates a student-athlete, the UC Davis Equestrian Team finds their balance between the two worlds, recognized by the Eastern College Athletic Conference.

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Bibby to Coach the Hornets

Apr 01, 2025 12:23PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Former Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby is coming home.

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Focus on Character in March and April: Honesty

Mar 27, 2025 10:45AM ● By Galt Community of Character Coalition

Honesty is a fundamental value of American life and life in our Galt community.

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Liberty Ranch Booster Club Sues Treasurer for Embezzlement

Mar 26, 2025 06:05PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Liberty Ranch Hawks Booster Club is suing its former treasurer for allegedly embezzling more than $200,000 from the club’s coffers.

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Sacramento State Professor Restores Dormant Campus Herbarium

Mar 25, 2025 12:12PM ● By Cynthia Hubert, Sacramento State University

For nearly two decades, Sacramento State University’s campus herbarium lay dormant, its plant specimens hidden and nearly forgotten inside a shuttered lab in Sequoia Hall.

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California Capital Airshow Educates Next Generation

Mar 25, 2025 12:07PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky.

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Hornet Named to Big Sky All-Tournament Team

Mar 25, 2025 11:49AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State junior guard Benthe Versteeg was named to the Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team for the second time in her career on March 12 following the conclusion of the league's championship event.

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Sac State Gymnasts Achieve Season-Best Score

Mar 25, 2025 11:38AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

The Sacramento State gymnastics team followed up its season-high score against Eastern Michigan on March 9 by raising the bar once again on March 14 at The Nest, scoring a new season-best 195.250 in the regular season finale against UC Davis.

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Statewide Underage Drinking Enforcement Operation Results in 167 Citations

Mar 18, 2025 03:22PM ● By California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control News Release

ABC partnered with more than 60 law enforcement agencies to prevent underage drinking.

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SAFE Accepting Applications for $16,000 in Scholarships

Mar 18, 2025 02:55PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship awards for $4,000 each to support graduating high school seniors and students currently attending community college.

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State Using Tech to Improve Anglers’ Experience

Mar 18, 2025 10:46AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey (CIRAS), that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers.

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Los Rios Chancellor Brian King to Retire

Mar 18, 2025 10:16AM ● By Los Rios Community College District News Release

Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brian King will retire at the end of the 2025-26 academic year.

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SacSewer Offers Tours

Mar 18, 2025 10:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Reservations are now being accepted for the Sacramento Area Sewer District’s free EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility (EchoWater Facility) public tours from April to October.

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