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All You Need is Pets

May 27, 2026 09:23AM ● By Chris Ching, photos by Chris Ching

The Spirit of Fallen Hero Shines on at Animal Care Faire

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Girl Scouts Earn Highest Honors

May 26, 2026 07:32PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Before they earned medals, scholarships and standing ovations, many of the Girl Scouts recognized Saturday, May 16, at the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Highest Awards Ceremony started their award-winning community projects with a simple question: How can I help?

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Monster Jam Trucks to Bring Full-Throttle Entertainment to Sacramento

May 26, 2026 05:52PM ● By MPG Staff

With its massive custom-built trucks and world champion drivers, the live motorsport event Monster Jam comes roaring back into Golden 1 Center with two shows Saturday, Aug. 15 and one Sunday, Aug. 16.

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Citrus Heights Hosts 4th Annual ‘Tools of the Trade’

May 19, 2026 11:49AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

A young boy, holding a large steering wheel in both his small hands, his feet far from reaching the pedals, excitedly sat in the high cab of a Republic Services garbage collection truck.

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Blue Star Museums Offer Free Admission to Military and Families

May 19, 2026 10:03AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Eight Sacramento area museums are participating in Blue Star Museums to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day on Sept. 7.

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State Water Project Allocation Increases Heading Into Summer

May 19, 2026 09:51AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

May 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2026.

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Senior Fair Offers Health, Help and Fun

May 15, 2026 10:56AM ● By MPG Staff

The 12th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair will return Saturday, June 20, at the Wyndham Sacramento Northeast Hotel, offering older adults and caregivers access to health information, community services and live entertainment.

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Celebrate Members of the Armed Forces with Free Excursion Train Rides on Armed Forces Day, May 16

May 14, 2026 01:40PM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

The California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are celebrating members of the U.S. Armed Forces (current and former) with free excursion train rides on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16.

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Local Ministry Leader Shares Impactful Experience in Congo

May 12, 2026 02:21PM ● By Sunrise Christian Food Ministry News Release

A recent trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has left a lasting impression on local ministry April Jacek, director of Sunrise Christian Food Ministry, who witnessed first-hand the transformative work carried out by World Vision.

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Event Center Seeks Volunteers

May 12, 2026 02:07PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The City of Citrus Heights recently held a volunteer open house at the Citrus Heights Event Center located across from the Citrus Heights Police Station to give the public an opportunity to meet current staff and to learn more about the important role the Citrus Heights Event Center serves in the community.

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Get Your Zen On

May 12, 2026 01:37PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Get your Zen on and gently step into a space where nature is shaped, styled and brought to life.

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City Hosts First Community Bicycle Ride

May 12, 2026 01:17PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

More than a dozen adult cyclists celebrated May Is Bike Month through participation in the City of Citrus Heights’ first Community Bike Ride, which took place from 3 to 4:40 p.m.

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Dark Star Orchestra Brings a Classic Sound to the California State Fair

May 12, 2026 10:37AM ● By California State Fair News Release

Dead Head fans get to experience the sound that shaped a generation of music lovers as Dark Star Orchestra brings the eclectic sounds of the Grateful Dead to the California State Fair on Thursday, July 30 as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage.

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California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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American River Burger Battle Returns

May 06, 2026 10:15AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

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Eighth Annual Big Day of Service Brings Community Together

May 05, 2026 02:45PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The communities of Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights and Orangevale will come together for the eighth annual Big Day of Service (BDOS) on Saturday, May 16, inviting the public to pitch in to help complete dozens of community service projects throughout the area.

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Yogafest Returns to Van Maren Park

May 05, 2026 02:42PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Yogafest returned to Van Maren Park in Citrus Heights on Saturday, May 2 as participants shared a special evening of movement, mindfulness and meditation.

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Beyond the Airshow

May 05, 2026 08:37AM ● By Khushi Salgia

With its choreographed planes shooting through the sky, leaving contrails that draw out shapes and letters, the California Capital Airshow (CCA) is a popular event that Sacramento residents look forward to each fall.

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Sacramento History Museum Presents All-New ‘Play Ball!’ Exhibit

May 04, 2026 11:35AM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

Coinciding with a new season of baseball now underway in the Capital City, the Sacramento History Museum is excited to present an all-new “Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime” exhibit open as of May 1.

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Citrus Heights Observes Earth Day

Apr 28, 2026 11:39AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Overcast morning skies didn’t deter both volunteers and members of city of Citrus Heights General Services department from its annual celebration of Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22 at City Hall.

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Building Community Through Parks and Partnerships

Apr 28, 2026 11:36AM ● By Ornella Rossi

What roles do parks and recreation play in shaping a city’s growth and sense of community?

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San Juan High School Stadium Project Completed

Apr 28, 2026 11:26AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

In just a few weeks, members of San Juan High School's Class of 2026 will be the very first seniors to walk onto the newly modernized state-of-the art football field in McArthur Stadium to receive their diplomas.

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Sacramento Honors its Agriculture at Ag Day

Apr 27, 2026 04:52PM ● By Khushi Salgia

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held its Ag Day convention in front of the Capitol building on April 21 following National Ag Day on March 24.

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Free Music and All That Jazz

Apr 27, 2026 04:25PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Jazz fans are invited to five free concerts at Tim’s Music Store auditorium on Saturday, May 2.

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Midland Brings Retro-Country Sound to the California State Fair

Apr 21, 2026 12:38PM ● By California State Fair News Release

Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready to line dance in your seat as Midland brings their signature country sound to the California State Fair as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage on Tuesday, July 21.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A Night of Timeless Music

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

Karla Bonoff Brings a Lifetime of Songs to Fair Oaks

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Photography Exhibition Featuring the Work of Phil Serna Opens at the Sacramento County Board Chamber Gallery

Apr 20, 2026 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development sponsors bi-annual art exhibitions in the Board Chambers. The next time you attend a meeting in the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers, be sure to check out the rotating art on display.

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Lund Construction Selected to Build Critical Public Infrastructure for Sacramento Republic FC Soccer Stadium

Apr 20, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced April 2 the selection of Lund Construction to build the public infrastructure surrounding the Club’s new soccer stadium at the Downtown Sacramento Railyards.

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75th Sacramento Autorama Fills Cal Expo with Hundreds of Hot Rods

Apr 13, 2026 04:48PM ● By Rod Shows News Release

Sacramento’s largest car show offers fun for the whole family May 1-3

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Nonprofit Breaks Ground on $16.5 Million Food Market in River District

Apr 13, 2026 04:25PM ● By Eric Schucht, photos by Eric Schucht

Politicians, entrepreneurs, journalists and others met at a dirt lot surrounded by warehouses on April 9 in Sacramento’s River District.

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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.

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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.

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