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Sacramento County Launches $80K Grants for Nonprofits

Mar 30, 2026 01:52PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County and the Sacramento Region Community Foundation are launching a new initiative to strengthen the long-term sustainability and impact of nonprofits serving residents experiencing homelessness and food insecurity – and are inviting eligible organizations to apply.

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Six in Ten Drivers Struggle with Headlight Glare

Mar 30, 2026 01:11PM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

New survey finds that glare is worsening and affecting drivers, raising concerns about safety

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Grant Program to Advance Forestry Science and Stewardship

Mar 30, 2026 12:54PM ● By California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection News Release

The California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Effectiveness Monitoring Committee announced the opening of the committee’s annual EMC Grant Program, inviting research proposals to help shape the future of forestry and natural resource management across California.

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Sacramento Metro Chamber Celebrates 25-Year Chamber Industry Milestone for President and CEO Robert Heidt

Mar 26, 2026 03:07PM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce News Release

This month, Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO Robert Heidt marks an impressive milestone – 25 years of service in the chamber industry.

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SacRT Announces Blue Line Service Disruptions Throughout April for Platform Construction

Mar 26, 2026 12:05PM ● By SacRT News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is notifying riders and the community of scheduled Blue Line service disruptions throughout April 2026 as part of the ongoing Light Rail Modernization Project.

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Safety Measures in Place for Backyard Bash

Mar 24, 2026 12:06PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Sunrise MarketPlace (SMP) launches its first of three “Backyard Bash” free concert events at the MarketPlace at Birdcage on Friday, April 3, and reminds the public to do its part to help ensure the series provides a safe and enjoyable environment for all.

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Citrus Heights Chamber leadership class

Leadership Class to Unveil Mural, AED Installation

Mar 24, 2026 11:44AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Members of the Citrus Heights Chamber’s Leadership Citrus Heights (LCH) program are looking forward to sharing their 2025-26 class project with the public as they look to the unveiling of both a new community mural project and the installation of a publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device in Rusch Community Park.

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ACCESS Luncheon in Citrus Heights, themed for St. Patrick’s Day

Funding Changes Priorities

Mar 24, 2026 11:39AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Rosario Rodriguez addresses homelessness, budget pressures and public safety

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waymo self driving cars

Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Mar 23, 2026 03:11PM ● By Khushi Salgia

Self-Driving Rideshare Services Coming to Sacramento

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Shine Program Invests in Local Nonprofits

Mar 23, 2026 03:04PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD has awarded twenty-five local nonprofits with more than $524,000 in funding from its annual Shine program.

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Queens in Action

Mar 23, 2026 12:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Purple Pageant marks a decade of empowering young women on and off stage

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San Juan Unified 2026 Classified Employees of the Year

San Juan Unified Employees of the Year Recognized

Mar 23, 2026 12:45PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

San Juan Unified School District is honored to announce the 2026 Classified Employees of the Year. These outstanding staff members were nominated by our San Juan Unified community for their incredible contributions in supporting the success of our students.

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Animal Care Faire

The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire Returns this Spring

Mar 23, 2026 12:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mark your calendar: The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and this year, we’re making it bigger, more vibrant and more fun than ever.

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Jennifer Claiborne has been appointed as the County’s new Director of Waste Management and Recycling

County Director of Waste Management and Recycling Appointed

Mar 23, 2026 12:08PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its Tuesday, March 10 meeting, unanimously concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Jennifer Claiborne as the County’s new Director of Waste Management and Recycling, effective March 23, 2026.

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Family Fun & Playfest Free Fair

Free Fair to Connect Families to Early Learning Options

Mar 23, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) invites families to explore these early learning options at its third annual Family Fun & Playfest, which will showcase 50 early learning programs and 30 community organizations, offering education, health, and wellness information to parents.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 23, 2026 11:47AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

Main Street entrepreneurs thanked for helping keep the 20% Small Business Deduction alive

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César Chávez Day to be Renamed Farmworker Day under Proposal by Central Valley Assemblywoman

Mar 23, 2026 11:38AM ● By Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo News Release

In light of the horrific news reports of César Chávez’s sexual assaults of minors and women, Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare) introduced legislation to rename the March 31 California State holiday to Farmworker Day.

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Celebrating the First CARE Court Graduation in Sacramento County

Celebrating the First CARE Court Graduation in Sacramento County

Mar 23, 2026 11:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

“I conclude you have completed the CARE plan and have officially graduated from the program,” said Honorable Jennifer K. Rockwell, the Collaborative Courts Supervising Judge.

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California Farm Bureau

State Treasurer Honored with Champion of Agriculture Award

Mar 23, 2026 11:23AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

In recognition of her long record of advocacy for California farmers, ranchers and rural communities, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has been honored with the Champion of Agriculture Award.

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City Launches Public Outreach for Sayonara Drive Name Change

Mar 17, 2026 02:54PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the March 11 meeting of the Citrus Heights City Council, they considered an Economic Development and Participation Agreement (EDPA) with The Mettle Shop to support the redevelopment of a portion of the Sunrise Mall site.

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Sports Center Approved for Sunrise Mall Site

Mar 17, 2026 02:49PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The City of Citrus Heights announced March 6 a landmark partnership with The Mettle Shop and Tallen Capital Partners LLC to bring a new Sunrise Sports Center to Sunrise Mall, launching the first major development under the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan.

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Retired Teacher’s Uganda Trip Inspires Through Music

Retired Teacher’s Uganda Trip Inspires Through Music

Mar 17, 2026 02:36PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Carol Spiker, a retired special education teacher and member of Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church in Citrus Heights recently returned from a two-week symposium mission trip to the capital city of Kampala, Uganda where she brought her lifelong love of music to a young group of special education students.

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Backyard Bash Spring Band Series

Backyard Bash Spring Band Series is Back

Mar 17, 2026 02:22PM ● By Sunrise MarketPlace News Release

Residents of Citrus Heights and surrounding communities will have three opportunities this spring to enjoy live music, food and family-friendly fun as Sunrise MarketPlace launches the Backyard Bash Spring Band Series at the MarketPlace at Birdcage.

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West Coast Sourdough Celebrates Anniversary

West Coast Sourdough Celebrates Anniversary

Mar 17, 2026 02:18PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Owner Jasprit Kaur and her family cut a celebratory red ribbon last week, acknowledging the ongoing success of their franchise restaurant, West Coast Sourdough after nearly two years in business in Citrus Heights.

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Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Randy Peters

Champions of Citrus Heights

Mar 17, 2026 02:08PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Annual chamber event honors service, business and community leadership

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Koi Club Hosts Self-Guided Pond Tour

Mar 16, 2026 02:03PM ● By Camellia Koi Club News Release

Discover a hidden world of beauty and tranquility right here in the Sacramento area. The Camellia Koi Club is holding a one-of-a-kind, self-guided pond tour featuring stunning private ponds and koi collections across the region from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25.

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new groundwater wells

Well, Well, Well

Mar 16, 2026 01:35PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Glasses of chilled groundwater and a ribbon-cutting recently marked the activation of three new groundwater wells in Antelope.

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Annual Outstanding Women Leaders (OWL) Awards Gala

Local Women Business Owners Honored at NAWBO Gala

Mar 16, 2026 01:16PM ● By NAWBO Sacramento Valley Chapter News Release

Celebrating Three Decades of Women’s Leadership Excellence in Sacramento Valley

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Methodist Hospital Achieves Patient Safety Excellence Award

Mar 16, 2026 01:09PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento announced that it has achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital.

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March is National Social Work Month

Mar 16, 2026 01:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the social workers who help families and communities across Sacramento County.

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Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High, AAA Foundation Study Finds

Mar 16, 2026 12:56PM ● By AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety News Release

One in seven crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene

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California Ag Leadership

California Ag Leadership Program Continues to Cultivate Future Leaders

Mar 16, 2026 12:47PM ● By Farm Credit Alliance News Release

Farm Credit proud to support the program, now in its 55th year, which is recognized as one of the top leadership development programs in the nation

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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Approves $359,823 Gift to Animal Care Services

Mar 16, 2026 12:41PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has formally approved a generous $359,823.44 donation to Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter from the Estate of Robert W. Steger.

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Feline Center Hosts Comedy Night

FieldHaven Feline Center Hosts Comedy Night Fundraiser

Mar 10, 2026 11:34AM ● By FieldHaven Feline Center News Release

FieldHaven Feline Center is proud to announce their comedy night fundraiser, “Laugh Your Tail Off: Comedy for a Cause,” a night of comedy benefiting cats in need, taking place April 4 at the FieldHaven Spay/Neuter Clinic, Citrus Heights Campus.

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bers of the local insurance and healthcare community came together for the annual CAHIP Norcal crab feed

Crab Feed Raises Funds for Casa Roble AVID Students

Mar 10, 2026 11:31AM ● By CAHIP NorCal News Release

The California Association of Health Insurance Professionals (CAHIP) NorCal chapter hosted its annual crab feed Feb. 27 at the Citrus Heights Community Center, bringing together members of the local insurance and healthcare community for an evening of networking, fundraising and community impact.

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