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River Cats Announce 2026 Schedule

Sep 02, 2025 06:14PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

The Sacramento River Cats, proud affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced their 150-game schedule for the upcoming 2026 season and are offering a limited time opportunity to be the first to secure tickets for next season.

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The lovable Rocky is at every Orangevale/Fair Oaks Grange number 354 pancake breakfast

Nonprofits Thrive at Chicken Festival

Sep 02, 2025 05:47PM ● By Sabrina Bernardo

Each year, the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival draws thousands of attendees with its quirky charm, live entertainment, mouthwatering food and vibrant community spirit but behind the feathers and festivities lies a deeper purpose.

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Stay Safe This Labor Day Weekend

Aug 28, 2025 02:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Labor Day Weekend is almost here and Sacramento County's Department of Regional Parks is encouraging visitors to stay safe while having fun in its parks and on the river.

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Sip, Paint and Give Back

Aug 27, 2025 04:36PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Soroptimist International of Sacramento South Club will host its fourth Sip, Paint & Give Back fundraiser event on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Valley Oaks Grange Hall to benefit local programs providing scholarships for local young women.

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Warriors Fall Short in Heartbreaking 8-6 Loss to Franklin

Aug 27, 2025 04:22PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Galt Warriors came up just short Friday night in a defensive battle against the Stockton Franklin Yellow Jackets, falling 8-6 in a game that came down to the final quarter.

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Galt Graduate Gonzalez Takes Running Talents to UC Merced

Aug 27, 2025 04:17PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

Galt High School Class of 2025 graduate Kitto Gonzalez is taking his impressive running career to the next level, earning a scholarship to compete in cross country and track at UC Merced.

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Hawks Soar Past Stagg 41-26 Behind Lara’s Four-Touchdown Performance

Aug 27, 2025 04:08PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The Liberty Ranch Hawks proved that heart and determination can overcome size disadvantages Friday night, defeating Stockton’s Stagg High School 41-26 in an impressive road victory.

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Annual Fundraising Event to Support Life-Changing Healthcare

Aug 27, 2025 09:10AM ● By Asha USA News Release

Friends of Asha USA, Sacramento’s annual fundraising event on Sept. 28 is dedicated to raising critical funds for healthcare and community programs in the slums of Delhi, India.

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Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship

Baucom Captures Golf Championship at State Fair

Aug 26, 2025 09:39AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship played Aug. 16 and 17 at Bing Maloney Golf Course.

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Sacramento Kings begin the 2025-26 season basketball

Kings Tickets Available

Aug 26, 2025 09:27AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings begin the 2025-26 season on the road against the Phoenix Suns at 7 p.m. Oct. 22. The Kings return home for opening night at Golden 1 Center presented by Kaiser Permanente to take on the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, followed by a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in Sacramento at 6 p.m. Oct. 26.

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groundbreaking event for the club’s new stadium in the Railyards

Stadium Deposit Campaign Follows Groundbreaking Ceremony

Aug 26, 2025 09:17AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC marked the beginning of construction on Republic FC Stadium at the Railyards with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 18.

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Final County Recommended Budget Hearings to Begin

Aug 26, 2025 08:28AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Revised Recommended Budget hearings at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3 in the Sacramento County Administration Building’s Board Chambers, located at 700 H St., Sacramento.

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Galt Cooling Center Open

Aug 21, 2025 01:49PM ● By City of Galt News Release

Due to anticipated high temperatures, the Galt Police Department will keep its lobby open as a cooling center.

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Fire Council Covers Prevention in Herald

Aug 21, 2025 12:06PM ● By LaCharles James, Herald Fire Prevention Council

The Herald Fire Prevention Council’s first Community Breakfast on Aug. 16, held at Herald Fire Station 88, was a resounding success.

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Keeping Calm with Goat Yoga

Aug 21, 2025 12:01PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Back Alley Brewhouse, 215 4th St., has partnered with The G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) Yoga to offer locals a playful mix of health, wellness and rural charm through yoga sessions featuring baby goats.

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Volunteer for a Committee or Coach Youth

Aug 21, 2025 11:56AM ● By City of Galt News Release

Several volunteer positions are open, offering residents a chance to serve their community.

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Hawks Flag Football Soars into New Season Despite Tough Opener

Aug 21, 2025 11:53AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The ever-popular sport of girls’ flag football continues to gain momentum, and the Liberty Ranch Hawks are riding that wave into what promises to be an exciting 2025 season.

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Hawks Soar in Preseason Scrimmage, Ready for Season Opener

Aug 21, 2025 11:49AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Football season is almost here, and the Liberty Ranch Hawks have been putting in the work all summer long.

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Second-Grader is National Taekwondo Champion

Aug 21, 2025 11:45AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

Another success story has emerged from Galt’s Robinson’s Taekwondo as 8-year-old Tristan Toledo captured the USA Taekwondo National Championship in Ontario, California, two weeks ago.

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Public Works Association Honors City for C Street Project

Aug 21, 2025 11:42AM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Galt announced in its Aug. 15 newsletter that it was honored with the 2025 Project of the Year Award from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the C Street Enhancement Project.

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City Announces Market Updates and Events

Aug 21, 2025 11:32AM ● By City of Galt News Release

There is a lot happening at the Galt Market’s Tuesday and Wednesday Market, and the city is pleased to share the latest developments with the community.

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Free Senior Health and Resource Fair with live Music and Classic Car Display

Aug 19, 2025 04:36PM ● By Senior Health Fair News Release

The 11th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wyndham Sacramento Hotel off Hwy 80 at Madison.

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Women's Empowerment will hold its 24th annual Gala

Annual Women's Empowerment Gala Celebrates 100th Session

Aug 19, 2025 11:15AM ● By Women's Empowerment News Release

Women's Empowerment will hold its 24th annual Gala on Sept. 19, where guests will help raise funds for the Sacramento nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 100th session educating, empowering and employing Sacramento-area women experiencing homelessness so they can support their families.

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Elaine LaLanne, the "First Lady of Fitness

Elaine LaLanne Still Leads the Way

Aug 19, 2025 09:20AM ● By Carol Feineman

Elaine LaLanne is a beacon of light promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at any age to millions of fitness aficionados throughout the world.

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Participants learned new skills and/or finetuned skills

IDEA World Meets Sacramento

Aug 19, 2025 09:12AM ● By Carol Feineman

For the first time in about 40 years, the annual IDEA World fitness and wellness event from July 17 to July 19 was held in the capital city at the Sacramento Convention Center.

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Hornet Duo Honored

Aug 19, 2025 08:10AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Women’s Soccer Picked Fourth in Big Sky Preseason Poll

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West Nile Virus Activity Increases

Aug 18, 2025 06:21PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

Further West Nile virus activity (WNV) evidence was detected throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, as 13 mosquito samples and three dead birds tested positive Aug. 13, the highest number of positive results reported in a single day this year, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District.

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Once Trusted, Some Educators Compromised

Aug 18, 2025 05:54PM ● By Seth Henderson

Sex offenders are registered into a government database after they’ve been convicted in a court of law. Some of them were once trusted employees in area schools.

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Rooted in Tradition

Aug 13, 2025 03:48PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Herald’s Annual Event Brings Neighbors Together

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Aging Commission Adds Senior Programs

Aug 13, 2025 03:01PM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Galt’s Commission on Aging is introducing new programs for senior residents.

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Galt Jr. Warriors Show Promise at Escalon Jamboree as Program Continues to Grow

Aug 13, 2025 02:50PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

Despite facing triple-digit temperatures, the Galt Jr. Warriors made a strong showing at the season-opening jamboree in Escalon with solid performances on both offense and defense against teams like the Escalon Youth Cougars, the Riverbank Outlaws and the Waterford Jr.

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Collins’ Summer Success Continues

Aug 12, 2025 10:06AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Seasons often can be made or broken in the dog days of summer. As the temperature rises, the competition around the league continues to sharpen. Teams look to the summer stretch to create some space in the table and demonstrate their skills.

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Pictured is A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz during a baseball game

Nick Kurtz Named American League Player and Rookie of the Month

Aug 12, 2025 09:50AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the American League Player and Rookie of the Month for July.

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Football Holds First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

Aug 12, 2025 09:44AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

It sounded a lot like football season at University of California, Davis Health Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 3 when No. 11 UC Davis football strapped it up and welcomed officials to Shredville for the first full scrimmage of fall camp under clear skies and the California sun.

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