Community

Last Updated: Apr 27, 2026 05:42PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Rain or Shine, Our Staff is Saving Lives

Apr 27, 2026 05:42PM ● By Visions In Education News Release

At Visions in Education, our commitment to serving students goes hand in hand with supporting the communities around us.

Read More »

Hoover’s Bill to Protect Historic Districts Passes Housing Committee

Apr 27, 2026 05:00PM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On April 22 the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development approved Assembly Bill 2415 authored by Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom), which would provide flexibility under state housing law and protect locally designated historic districts such as Historic Folsom.

Read More »

Sacramento Life Center Receives Grant to Enhance Patient Care Through New Electronic Health Records System

Apr 27, 2026 12:25PM ● By Sacramento Life Center News Release

Sacramento Life Center (SLC) is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from the Jerome and Wanda Hart Foundation to support the implementation of a new Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, an investment that will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to women and families across the Sacramento region.

Read More »

Transit Connect Now Available, ZipPass Retiring June 15

Apr 27, 2026 12:09PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding riders that its new mobile ticketing app, Transit Connect, is now available and will fully replace the ZipPass app effective Monday, June 15. Transit Connect offers riders a smarter, simpler, and more secure way to purchase, store and activate fare products for SacRT.

Read More »

Celebrating Volunteers in Sacramento County

Apr 27, 2026 11:43AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is celebrating National Volunteer Week by recognizing the volunteers who help make our community a better place. Across Sacramento County, volunteers support families and enhance residents' well-being.

Read More »

Child Support Helps Local Families Thrive

Apr 27, 2026 11:33AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) plays an important role in supporting families and promoting the well-being of children across the community.

Read More »

2026 Education Career Fair Set for May 2

Apr 22, 2026 08:37AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

More Than Two Dozen Districts and Charters Participating

Read More »

Roger's Review: FTD Walk For Hope

Apr 21, 2026 11:40AM ● By Senator Roger Niello

Many people know actor Bruce Willis from the movies on big screens, but behind the screens in his personal life, he has lived with frontotemporal degeneration, commonly referred to as FTD, since 2022.

Read More »

Annual FACE FamFest Returns May 7

Apr 21, 2026 10:32AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

San Juan Unified School District invites students, families and staff to attend its annual FamFest celebration on Thursday, May 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Dyer-Kelly Elementary School, located at 3101 Bell St. in Sacramento.

Read More »

Mural Installed at Rusch Skate Park

Apr 21, 2026 10:25AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

It’s Saturday morning and a young skateboarder is carving his way up and down the curved concrete walls of the Rusch Skate Park, located in the Rusch Community Park in Citrus Heights.

Read More »

Veterans Family Picnic Returns

Apr 21, 2026 10:19AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Veterans and their families gathered on Saturday, April 18 to recall their service to the nation and to enjoy the return of the annual Veterans Family Picnic in Citrus Heights.

Read More »

A Night of Timeless Music

Apr 20, 2026 01:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Karla Bonoff Brings a Lifetime of Songs to Fair Oaks

Read More »

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 20, 2026 12:31PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Creating a Better Future for Every Child

Read More »

CDFW Urges Public to Leave Baby Deer Alone

Apr 20, 2026 12:10PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Late spring and early summer are peak times for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned residents and visitors to not interact with the baby deer – even if they find one that appears to be abandoned or hungry.

Read More »

County Releases 2025 Year in Review Annual Report

Apr 20, 2026 12:03PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has released its 2025 Year in Review Annual Report, highlighting a year of measurable progress, service delivery and continued investment in the community.

Read More »

‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

Apr 20, 2026 11:55AM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products.

Read More »

Leadership Citrus Heights class at state capitol

Welcoming Leadership Citrus Heights to the Capitol

Apr 14, 2026 01:09PM ● By MPG Staff

Leadership Citrus Heights recently held its legislative session, including a visit to the State Capitol. The group toured the building and was recognized on the Assembly Floor by Assemblyman Josh Hoover.

Read More »

Ship It 916 Celebrates Grand Opening

Apr 14, 2026 12:48PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

A new family-owned shipping and mailbox rental store, Ship It 916 has opened in the Walgreens Shopping Plaza in Citrus Heights, just south of the Roseville city line.

Read More »

Annual Big Day of Giving Approaches

Apr 14, 2026 11:39AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

Every year in May, thousands of people in the Sacramento region come together during a 24-hour giving drive to support hundreds of nonprofits that take care of our most vulnerable residents and vital local causes.

Read More »

SCOE Hosts Fourth Annual Early Learning Conference

Apr 13, 2026 11:29AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

‘Belonging by Design, Powered by STEAM’

Read More »

Kabateck Comments on Latest Jobs Report

Apr 13, 2026 11:17AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

If only the California Legislature could produce something as bold as what Congress did

Read More »

Record Hot, Dry March Wipes Out California Snowpack, Leaving No Measurable Snow for April Survey

Apr 13, 2026 11:11AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the critical April snow survey at Phillips Station April 1 and found no measurable snow, a stark indicator of how record‑hot March temperatures and high‑elevation rain have erased the Sierra Nevada snowpack months ahead of schedule.

Read More »

Iran War Leads to Slowdown in Sales, North State BIA Reports

Apr 13, 2026 10:41AM ● By North State BIA News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region started out strong during the first two weeks of March but tailed off significantly later in the month as buyers appeared to pull back due to economic uncertainty as the war in Iran continued.

Read More »

Capital Region Small Business Awards Set for May 6 at Memorial Auditorium

Apr 13, 2026 10:36AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Economic Development, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the City of Sacramento’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and the California State Treasurer’s Office invite the public to attend the Capital Region Small Business Awards.

Read More »

New Vision for Sunrise Mall Emerges

Apr 09, 2026 09:37AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The first steps towards marketing specific commercial parcels of Sunrise Mall has now started with prominent billboard-size signage posted by Retail Pacific, Inc. along Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane.

Read More »

CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19.

Read More »

A ‘Meow-velous’ Evening

Apr 07, 2026 01:36PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Comedy Night Fuels New Low-Cost Cat Clinic

Read More »

American River Parkway Foundation Hosts Annual Spring Clean-Up

Apr 06, 2026 01:32PM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Parkway Foundation’s (Parkway Foundation) Spring Clean-Up is taking place Saturday, April 18.

Read More »

Women’s Empowerment Receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo

Apr 06, 2026 01:27PM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Wells Fargo recently granted $50,000 to Women’s Empowerment for its housing and workforce development programs for Sacramento women experiencing homelessness.

Read More »

Sacramento County Strengthens Weather Preparedness

Apr 06, 2026 12:09PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is strengthening its commitment to keeping residents safe during severe weather events. The County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) has officially renewed its StormReady designation through September 2030.

Read More »

Get Your Car Ready for a Summer Road Trip

Apr 06, 2026 11:19AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

National Car Care Month is a good reminder that good vehicle maintenance may prevent a costly repair

Read More »

CHP Urges Drivers to Follow Hands-Free Law as Distracted Driving Awareness Month Begins

Apr 06, 2026 11:04AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Distracted driving causes hundreds of crashes across California each year, and violations of the state’s hands-free cellphone law remain an ongoing concern.

Read More »

Boogie All Night with KC & The Sunshine Band

Mar 30, 2026 05:15PM ● By California State Fair News Release

It’s time to put on your “Boogie Shoes” and “Get Down Tonight” to “Shake Your Booty” with the original Sunshine Man himself, KC & The Sunshine Band at the California State Fair, Saturday, July 25, as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Main Stage.

Read More »

Honey Donuts Named 2026 Legacy Business of Distinction

Mar 30, 2026 05:11PM ● By MPG Staff

Honey Donuts, located at 6401 Antelope Rd in Citrus Heights was recently named the recipient of the Winter 2026 Business of Distinction: Legacy Award.

Read More »

Press Conference Highlights Affordability Bills

Assembly Republicans Push Cost Relief as Families Get Squeezed

Mar 30, 2026 02:04PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

California families are paying more for gas, housing and everyday basics, and Assembly Republicans has announced a package of bills focused on lowering costs for working families across the state.

Read More »