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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

Oct 07, 2024 02:28PM ● By IRS Media Relations News Release

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.

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California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week—October 5 to 13

Oct 07, 2024 12:13PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes Ensuring Clean and Safe Water for All

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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Sac County Celebrates Food Safety Excellence

Oct 02, 2024 09:48AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

To honor the remarkable food safety efforts of local restaurants and food facilities that protect the public from foodborne illnesses, and to celebrate National Food Safety Month, the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department recognized Sacramento County operators during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 10.

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EV Chargers Require More Revenue to be Profitable

Oct 02, 2024 09:43AM ● By Sunstone Strategies News Release

Just like gas stations, EV charging infrastructure requires additional sources of revenue to be profitable.

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Rep. Ami Bera Secures Over $13 Million to Rehabilitate Runway at Mather Airport

Oct 02, 2024 09:35AM ● By Office of Representative Ami Bera News Release

On Sept. 17, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $13,044,668 in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate the runway at Sacramento’s Mather Airport

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Breaking Ground on Braden Community

Oct 01, 2024 04:20PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Braden Master Planned Community groundbreaking on Sept. 26 marks the start of a new development, bringing together Sacramento County officials, local developers and community leaders.

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Transportation Impacts Dialysis Patient Outcomes

Oct 01, 2024 04:11PM ● By UC Davis News Release

An estimated 35.5 million Americans have kidney disease and more than 554,000 of them are on dialysis, according to the National Kidney Foundation.

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Battle of the Bands and BBQ Raises $14K

Oct 01, 2024 03:28PM ● By Elise Spleiss

On Sept. 14, the Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637 raised a total of $14,000 at its 10th Battle of the Bands and BBQ event for its Vets Helping Vets Fund. This fund helps veterans and their families during times of need throughout the year.

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Band to Host Howl-o-Ween Parade and Harvest Festival

Oct 01, 2024 03:16PM ● By Sarah Hendricks, Citrus Heights Community Marching Band

The spooky season is upon us and you’re invited to the Howl-o-Ween Parade and Harvest Festival.

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Council Confirms Nuisance Camping Ordinance

Oct 01, 2024 02:59PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During Public Comments at the Sept. 25 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, several residents asked council to reconsider including cars in the nuisance camping ordinance.

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Spaghetti Fundraiser to Fight Homelessness

Oct 01, 2024 02:55PM ● By MPG Staff

The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) will hold its 2024 Spaghetti Fest Fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Citrus Heights Community Center

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Miller’s Ace Hardware Named Small Business of the Month

Oct 01, 2024 01:55PM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

Assemblyman Josh Hoover recently announced Miller’s Ace Hardware as our Small Business of the Month for September 2024. It is located at 8077 Madison Ave. in Citrus Heights.

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Grants to Protect Water Quality Available

Oct 01, 2024 12:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to offer grants to support school or community projects that protect or improve local creeks and rivers within the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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United Way Invites Women To “Innovate and Ignite”

Oct 01, 2024 12:18PM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

United Way's Women United action group will hold its fall fundraiser, Innovate and Ignite, to connect and empower women in the community and raise funds for the local United Way's foster youth initiatives.

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California Girl Scouts Explore the Aerospace Museum

Sep 30, 2024 04:49PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Discover, create, and lead with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

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Mildly Scenic Author Events

Sep 27, 2024 02:39PM ● By Mildly Scenic News Release

Local author presents the backstory of turning a hobby into an indispensable trail guide in her upcoming Author Talk series

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San Juan Unified's new Community Care Hubs

Sep 27, 2024 02:15PM ● By San Juan Unified News Release

Community Care Hubs are regional pop-up community resource fairs organized across various schools and locations within San Juan Unified School District.

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SacRT Celebrates California Clean Air Day and Week Without Driving

Sep 27, 2024 11:49AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

In celebration of California Clean Air Day and the Week Without Driving, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is offering free rides on its fixed-route bus and light rail services on three select days starting next week, Monday, Sept. 30.

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A New Master Planned Community Breaks Ground

Sep 26, 2024 04:57PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County joined state and federal elected officials and representatives from Somers West today to kick off the groundbreaking of the Braden Master Planned Community, previously known as Cordova Hills, in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County.

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Aerospace Museum of California Hosting We Can Do It - Together! - Inspiring Girls in STEM

Sep 26, 2024 01:47PM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

The Aerospace Museum of California is pleased to announce the return of We Can Do It - Together! An opportunity to inspire the next generation of women in STEM

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Assembly Republicans Announce Legislation to Bring Down Gas Prices

Sep 25, 2024 01:31PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation and Gov. Newsom jams Legislative Democrats with a dangerous scheme that will drive costs even higher, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state.

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Sunday Funday Fun for All

Sep 25, 2024 12:18PM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Citrus Heights’ Sunday Funday event at Rusch Community Park kept the crowd of hundreds happy from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22.

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Congratulations, Best of Citrus Heights winners

Sep 25, 2024 12:10PM ● By Carol Feineman

The Citrus Heights community has spoken and results are in for the 19th annual Best of Citrus Heights awards.

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Luncheon Shines Spotlight on Community Safety

Sep 25, 2024 11:53AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photo by Ornella Rossi

The Citrus Heights Community Center buzzed with excitement on Sept. 17, as the Citrus Heights Chamber hosted its monthly luncheon, drawing a record number of attendees.

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County Clarifies Facts on Homeless Housing Plan

Sep 24, 2024 03:00PM ● By Mitch Barber

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved, at its Sept. 10 meeting, the staff recommendation to spend $19.4 million on two new, innovative projects designed to shelter and house people exiting homelessness directly off the American River Parkway.

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Soroptimists Create ‘Comfort Kits’

Sep 24, 2024 02:56PM ● By Soroptimist International News Release

The Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River club spent a day at the Gold River Mountain Mike’s Pizza to stuff 200 Comfort Kits.

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Board Revises Approved 2024-25 Budget

Sep 24, 2024 02:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Sept. 4 to revise the Approved Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

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‘Destination Aviation’ STEM Event Inspiring the Next Generations

Sep 24, 2024 02:41PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A day filled with fun, science, hot dogs and aviation excitement captivated more than 700 attendees at the California Capital Airshow’s ‘Destination Aviation’ STEM event on Sept. 21 at Mather Airport, local youth explored career opportunities in aviation and other STEM fields.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Tribal Compacts Bill

Sep 24, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Sen. Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced Sept. 23 that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed his measures to ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming.

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Empowerment For a Better Future

Sep 24, 2024 12:22PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

With tears spilling over her eyelids and down her cheeks, Falisha recalled buried details of her rocky childhood – responsibilities no child should’ve shouldered, experiences no child should’ve had.

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New Club Studio Fitness Opens in Citrus Heights

Sep 23, 2024 10:31AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Club Studio Fitness, a new cutting-edge fitness training club in the Sunrise Village Shopping Center, celebrated its grand opening on Monday, Sept. 16, opening its doors to some 1,000 new members to its 36,000-square foot state-of-the-art health club at 5419 Sunrise Boulevard.

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Levee Breach Marks Completion of the Delta’s Largest-ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project

Sep 19, 2024 12:16PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

Project Restores 3,400 acres of Habitat for Sensitive Fish Species While Also Reducing Flood Risk in the Central Valley

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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Controller Cohen Issues August Cash Report

Sep 18, 2024 12:49PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen Sept. 10 released her monthly cash report covering the state’s General Fund revenues, disbursements and actual cash balance for the fiscal year through Aug. 31, 2024.

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