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Drone and Firework Shows Abound in County But Fireworks Are Illegal in Unincorporated Placer

Jul 03, 2024 09:37AM ● By Placer County News Release

All fireworks are illegal in unincorporated Placer County, including all of North Lake Tahoe, and alcohol is banned on the Truckee River from July 1-6

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Placer County Libraries Extend Hours to Provide Relief From Excessive Heat

Jul 02, 2024 04:14PM ● By Placer County News Release

Auburn, Colfax, and Foresthill Library Locations Will Have Extended Hours Due to the Heat Wave

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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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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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1 in 6 New Trucks and Buses in California Are Zero-Emission

Jun 11, 2024 02:33PM ● By Office of Governor Newsom News Release

Sales of New Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks in California in 2023 Have Doubled from the Prior Year

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Patti LaBelle to Join the Toyota Concert Series on the Golden 1 Stage

May 30, 2024 03:16PM ● By California State Fair News Release

The Songstress Will Perform at the California State Fair

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New Measure Eligible for California's November 2024 Ballot

May 30, 2024 03:02PM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

Restricts Spending by Health Care Providers Meeting Specified Criteria

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John Ford Coley Leaves Legacy Through Music

May 30, 2024 02:13PM ● By Annie Kerr

The ‘70s Star Takes the Hard Rock Stage June 7

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California Increases Groundwater Supply

May 29, 2024 12:35PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

For the First Time Since 2019, California's Groundwater Storage Has Increased

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Help Prevent Fentanyl Fatalities by Being Aware

May 28, 2024 11:52AM ● By Carol Feineman

The Third Annual “Fighting Fentanyl” Fentanyl Awareness Event Will Be on June 1

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Honoring General Bud Anderson

May 23, 2024 11:15AM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

On May 17, World War II Triple Ace Brigadier General Clarence E "Bud" Anderson Passed Away in His Home Peacefully

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Alice Astafan Shares Her Story

May 23, 2024 10:33AM ● By Annie Kerr

Retired Major General Highlights Achievements (and Challenges) in New Memoir

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California Capital Airshow Welcomes Back Thunderbirds

May 21, 2024 10:35AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Team Will Be at this Year’s California Capital Airshow Lineup

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California Seeks Sacramento Recruits for Largest Service Force in Nation

May 20, 2024 12:06PM ● By California Volunteers News Release

California is Now Recruiting Over 1,000 Paid California Service Corps Members in the Sacramento Area to Help Their Communities

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Sacramento International Airport Opens Call for Artists

May 02, 2024 10:11AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County of Sacramento is Now Inviting Artists and Artist Teams to Submit Their Qualifications for Four Major Public Art Projects at SMF

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 01, 2024 09:34AM ● By Scott Knight, The Jason Foundation

Since 1949, Mental Health America and its Affiliates Across the Country Have Led the Observance of May as Mental Health Awareness Month

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Salmon Poisoning Disease Warning Given to Dog Owners

Apr 26, 2024 02:12PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Salmon Poisoning Disease is a Potentially Fatal Condition Seen Only in Dogs

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Sacramento Loaves and Fishes Joins Big Day of Giving 2024 with Match Campaign

Apr 17, 2024 10:28AM ● By Sacramento Loaves & Fishes News Release

This annual fundraising event highlights the spirit of philanthropy in the Sacramento region, supporting numerous nonprofit organizations making a positive impact

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NAWBO-CA Announces Propel 2024 Conference

Apr 10, 2024 10:11AM ● By NAWBO News Release

The National Association of Women Business Owners, California (NAWBO-CA) is excited to announce the Propel 2024 Conference

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2024 Awards to Recognize Volunteer Managers and Volunteers

Apr 08, 2024 05:05PM ● By DOVIA Sacramento News Release

Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA), Sacramento proudly announces the commencement of nominations for its annual recognition awards

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Nottoli Place Celebrates First Anniversary

Apr 03, 2024 09:47AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

This month marks a special milestone for Nottoli Place, a shelter for older adults in Sacramento County

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Reparations Would Cost Taxpayers $2.8 Trillion

Mar 13, 2024 10:00AM ● By Pacific Research Institute News Release

Reparations would cost taxpayers $2.8 trillion, push 1.84 million additional people to leave California over 5 years, and increase the tax burden for the average household by 54 percent

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Judge Michael G. Bowman Selected as the SCBA’s Prestigious 2024 Judge of the Year

Mar 12, 2024 12:50PM ● By Sacramento County Bar Association News Release

The annual award is given to a judge who has enhanced our system of justice and served the Sacramento County legal community

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Jemuel Johnson Shares Society's Wonders with Readers

Mar 12, 2024 12:45PM ● By Tamara Warta

Sacramento author Jemuel Johnson’s new book, “21 Wonders (That You Don't Know),” tells the tale of influential figures that time has forgotten

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Sacramento County Behavioral Health Serving Those in Need

Mar 12, 2024 11:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) provides programs, services, outreach, education, and engagement to eligible residents of Sacramento County

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Assemblymembers Hoover and Patterson Introduce Measure to Address Homelessness

Mar 05, 2024 11:05AM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

Since 2018 California has spent over $20 billion taxpayer dollars to solve the homelessness crisis

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Sac Metro Air District Releases Capital Region Climate Priorities Plan

Mar 05, 2024 10:58AM ● By Sacramento Metro Air District News Release

Guarantees the Opportunity to Compete for IRA-CPRG Implementation Funding for Climate Projects

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Major Takedown of Vast Organized Retail Crime Operation

Feb 21, 2024 12:04PM ● By CHP News Release

The ringleader of an extensive organized retail crime operation spanning 21 counties, involving an estimated $8 million in stolen beauty products, was arrested and charges were filed

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DA Thien Ho Announces Settlement with Quest Diagnostics

Feb 21, 2024 11:58AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Quest Diagnostics will be required to pay nearly $5 million for penalties, costs, and supplemental environmental projects and make significant changes to its operations and practices at its California facilities

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