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Dave Tamayo Elected SMUD Board President

Jan 05, 2026 05:13PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD’s Board of Directors elected Dave Tamayo as President of the Board, effective Jan. 1, and running through December 2026.

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Illegal Dumping Prevention Resources

Dec 30, 2025 09:40AM ● By Citrus Heights Economic Development & Community Engagement Department News Release

Business owners put significant effort into keeping their properties clean and welcoming, and Citrus Heights aims to support that work.

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Business of Distinction Awards to Return

Dec 30, 2025 09:31AM ● By Citrus Heights Economic Development & Community Engagement Department News Release

As the year comes to a close, Citrus Heights extends appreciation to the local businesses that continue to serve our community during the busy holiday season.

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San Juan Creativity at Winter Art Showcase

Dec 30, 2025 08:54AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

San Juan Unified School District hosted its Winter Art Showcase at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center, celebrating the creativity and talent of students across the district.

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SMUD Partners with Cub Scouts to Recycle Christmas Trees

Dec 29, 2025 05:20PM ● By SMUD News Release

Give your Christmas tree the proper holiday send-off. Instead of tossing it in the trash, recycle it. You’ll be doing our local landfills a big favor.

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Volunteers Needed to Help Sacramento Understand and Address Homelessness

Dec 29, 2025 05:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Want to help Sacramento better understand and address homelessness? You’re invited to volunteer for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.

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First Flu-Related Death of the Season Confirmed

Dec 29, 2025 04:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Public Health Division (SCPH) is reporting the first influenza-related death of the 2025-26 flu season.

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Free Car Seat Program Protects Children

Dec 29, 2025 04:37PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), has awarded Sacramento County Public Health a $137,039 grant to continue and expand the reach of the car seat safety program in partnership with Dignity Health, Mercy San Juan Medical Center.

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New Year, New Laws

Dec 29, 2025 04:26PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is committed to keeping the public informed so they can make the safest choices for themselves and their families.

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CalKIDS Expands Access to Education Resources

Dec 29, 2025 04:12PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training, awarded laptops to eight families across Sacramento and California as part of a statewide initiative to expand access to essential learning tools and increase awareness of the CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts available.

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'Best Lights in Citrus Heights' Winners Named

Dec 29, 2025 04:01PM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

The Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest celebrates the holiday spirit of our residents as they decorate for the season.

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Operation Holiday Cheer Celebrates 17th Year

Dec 23, 2025 12:13PM ● By Elise Spleiss, photos by Elise Spleiss

he air was electric with the excitement of children as a caravan of Citrus Heights police vehicles flashing lights, led by the Police Activity League (PAL) truck made its way to the center of the Greenback Manor apartment complex on Dec. 18.

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CAHIP NorCal Celebrates Successful Toy Drive

Dec 23, 2025 12:00PM ● By CAHIP Northern California News Release

The Toy Drive reflects CAHIP NorCal’s ongoing commitment to community service alongside its work in advocacy, education, and professional development for health insurance and benefits professionals.

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Department of Child, Family and Adult Services Awarded for Committment to Community

Dec 19, 2025 01:14PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is proud to announce that the Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services (DCFAS) has been named the winner of the inaugural Social Sector Hero of the Year Award by Clear Impact.

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TOT Grant Program Available for Local Non-Profits

Dec 19, 2025 01:08PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

he Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is continuing its commitment to supporting local non-profit organizations through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program.

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Joe Lizzarraga, owner of Re-New Winter Sports

Re-New Winter Sports Open for Ski Season

Dec 16, 2025 03:52PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

It won’t be long before many winter sports enthusiasts start to make their way to ski country where crisp air and fresh packed powder may soon await.

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98 Rock Blood Drive Brings Out Donors

Dec 16, 2025 03:39PM ● By Elise Spleiss

Potential blood donors from all over the Sacramento area and beyond arrived at the annual “Role Up Your Sleeve” blood drive on a November weekend following the direction of the DJs at 98 Rock station in Sacramento.

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Tree Lighting Rings in the Holidays

Dec 16, 2025 03:27PM ● By Elise Spleiss

More than 1,000 residents and guests from Citrus Heights and beyond arrived at the Citrus Heights City Hall on Dec. 4 to take part in the official kick-off to the Christmas season, the annual Citrus Heights Christmas Tree Lighting.

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Council Discusses Possible Restrictions on Food Truck Operations

Dec 16, 2025 03:09PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The council discussed possible updates to the city’s code regarding mobile food vendors operating on private property for more than two hours at a time.

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Mari Jane Lopez-Taff Sworn in as Mayor

Dec 16, 2025 03:04PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The city of Citrus Heights has welcomed a new mayor, with Mari Jane Lopez-Taff assuming her duties at last Wednesday’s city council meeting following a unanimous vote.

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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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Sierra Health and United Way Launch Match for Meals

Dec 16, 2025 11:57AM ● By Match For Meals News Release

As local food banks’ resources are stretched thin to serve record numbers of people experiencing food insecurity, Sierra Health Foundation and United Way California Capital Region are launching the Match for Meals campaign.

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CAL FIRE Transitions to New National Emergency Reporting System

Dec 16, 2025 11:45AM ● By CAL FIRE News Release

Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced recently that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) — a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed.

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California Probation Chiefs Elect President and Executive Officers

Dec 16, 2025 09:46AM ● By Chief Probation Officers of California News Release

The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has selected its executive leadership team for 2026, naming Chief Esa Ehmen-Krause of Contra Costa County as President, Chief Izen Locatelli of Mendocino County as Vice President, and Chief Tamika Nelson of San Diego County as Secretary/Treasurer.

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Contesting Traffic Tickets Made Easier

Dec 16, 2025 09:11AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court is launching a new innovation designed to make contesting eligible traffic tickets faster, easier and more convenient for the public.

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Citrus Heights Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa (left) and Sheri Merrick, the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce executive director

Sheri Merrick Receives ‘21’Award

Dec 08, 2025 04:47PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Sheri Merrick, the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce executive director, was named the 2025 recipient of the 10th annual Stones Gambling Hall “21” Award on Dec. 3.

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Walmart Gets a Fresh Look

Dec 08, 2025 04:23PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

The Walmart at 7010 Auburn Blvd. marked its grand reopening Dec. 5 with a morning of ceremonies, community presentations and ribbon cutting hosted in partnership with the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce.

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Dr. Jacqueline Abdalla recently received an honor from the Western Association of Correctional Healthcare Services

Dr. Abdalla Recognized for Leadership in Opioid Treatment, Patient Care

Dec 08, 2025 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County recognizes Dr. Jacqueline Abdalla for receiving a major honor from the Western Association of Correctional Healthcare Services (WACHSA) for her leadership in improving medical care within the county’s correctional facilities, especially through the expansion of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

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SacRT Awarded $39.67 Million to Expand Low-Emission Bus Fleet

Dec 08, 2025 11:54AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce the award of a $39.67 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program.

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‘The Ripple Effect’ Project Wins Award

Dec 08, 2025 11:29AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

acramento County Department of Health Services’ Behavioral Health Division is celebrating a major national win after its Safer Sacramento Team earned a 2025 Shorty Impact Award for “The Ripple Effect” documentary blog series.

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Target to Host Heroes & Helpers Event with Sacramento Police Department & SPO to Support Local Youth

Dec 05, 2025 04:11PM ● By Heroes & Helpers News Release

On Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Target store located at 3601 N Freeway Blvd. will host a Heroes & Helpers event in partnership with Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento Police Officer Association (SPO) 1849 Foundation.

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Women’s Empowerment Seeks Warm Winter Items for Women and Children

Dec 03, 2025 02:34PM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

This holiday season, residents can show their support for Sacramento women and children who have experienced homelessness by donating warm winter items for women and children in the program and volunteering for the nonprofit’s annual Holiday Craft Party.

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Water Forum Receives $333,000 for Salmon Habitat

Dec 02, 2025 04:42PM ● By Water Forum News Release

The Water Forum has received a $333,000 grant from the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) to plan the next generation of rearing habitat improvements for young salmon and steelhead on the lower American River.

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Society For the Blind Receives $10,000 From Maximus Foundation

Dec 02, 2025 04:31PM ● By Maximus Foundation News Release

Society for the Blind in Sacramento has been named a 2025 grant awardee from the Maximus Foundation and will receive $10,000 to deepen its impact and scale solutions for people living with low vision or blindness.

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SacRT Holiday Bus Returns to Spread Cheer and Support Foster Youth

Dec 02, 2025 03:55PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to launch the 2025 Holiday Bus today, offering fare-free rides and festive cheer across the Sacramento region throughout the month of December.

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