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Once Trusted, Some Educators Compromised

Aug 18, 2025 05:54PM ● By Seth Henderson

Sex offenders are registered into a government database after they’ve been convicted in a court of law. Some of them were once trusted employees in area schools.

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Event participants could experience the latest in electric vehicle technology, talk to electric vehicle owners about their experiences, learn about electric-vehicle charging and find out about incentives and rebates that help make electric vehicles an affordable option

SMUD Hosts Electric Vehicle “Ride and Drive” Event

Aug 12, 2025 02:03PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

With just weeks left until federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits worth up to $7,500 end on Sept. 30, SMUD hosted a special “ride and drive” event at the Sunrise Mall during the weekly Farmer’s Market on Aug. 9 to give the community an opportunity to test drive a variety of electric vehicles and get expert guidance on tax incentives before those savings disappear.

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Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) recently began constructing two new groundwater wells

Breaking Ground on Two New Wells

Aug 12, 2025 10:54AM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) recently began constructing two new groundwater wells to improve water reliability for the community and reduce reliance on Folsom Lake during dry years.

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Eagle Scout Helps Nature Area

Aug 12, 2025 10:09AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Eagle Scout candidate Evan Stach, 14, has nailed a need for the Earl J. Koobs Nature Area in Carmichael.

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Collins’ Summer Success Continues

Aug 12, 2025 10:06AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Seasons often can be made or broken in the dog days of summer. As the temperature rises, the competition around the league continues to sharpen. Teams look to the summer stretch to create some space in the table and demonstrate their skills.

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Pictured is A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz during a baseball game

Nick Kurtz Named American League Player and Rookie of the Month

Aug 12, 2025 09:50AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the American League Player and Rookie of the Month for July.

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Football Holds First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

Aug 12, 2025 09:44AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

It sounded a lot like football season at University of California, Davis Health Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 3 when No. 11 UC Davis football strapped it up and welcomed officials to Shredville for the first full scrimmage of fall camp under clear skies and the California sun.

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Following their performances, storytellers take center stage thanking the audience

‘In a Nutshell’ Returns to Sacramento

Aug 12, 2025 08:42AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Storytellers Tackle the Theme of Bullies

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kids reading a book in classroom at school

Timothy ‘Chip’ Dale Focused on Student Success

Aug 11, 2025 05:15PM ● By San Juan Unified School District Staff

Over the summer, San Juan Unified School District welcomed new Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Student Support Timothy “Chip” Dale, Ed.D.

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month

Airport Sets All-Time Passenger Record

Aug 11, 2025 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month in airport history with 1,296,818 passengers traveling through the airport in June.

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Honoring the Brave

Aug 05, 2025 12:46PM ● By MPG Staff

The eighth annual Battle of the Bands and BBQ, hosted by American Legion Post 637, will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Historic Rusch Home and Gardens, located at 7301 Antelope Road, Citrus Heights.

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Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church in Citrus Heights is partnering with the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team

New Celtic Cross HART Lunch Café Program Launches

Aug 05, 2025 12:24PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church in Citrus Heights is partnering with the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) to launch a new lunch café ministry.

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Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Girl Scouts Celebrate Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Aug 05, 2025 12:01PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony on June 21, bringing together Girl Scouts of all ages for a memorable morning of reflection, celebration and advancement.

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Wildlife rescue specialist Ben Nuckolls recently handles a rattlesnake

Snake, Rattle and Rescue

Aug 05, 2025 11:23AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

In what the Chinese zodiac calls the Year of the Snake; reptiles are keeping wildlife capture specialists busy.

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Taylor Baker wins Sacramento County Womens Golf Championship.

55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship

Aug 05, 2025 10:56AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship took place on July 26 and 27, at Mather Golf Course in Rancho Cordova, drawing top female amateur golfers from around the region.

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The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit

Philanthropy Summit Challenges Old Ideas and Sparks New Ones

Aug 05, 2025 09:29AM ● By SRCF News Release

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West.

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Patient and doctor at UC Davis Medical Center

UC Davis Among Nation’s Best

Aug 05, 2025 09:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

UC Davis Medical Center Ranked as Top Hospital in the Sacramento Region

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Children at the Aerospace Museum Summer Camp

Aerospace Museum Summer Camp Gives Lasting Impact

Aug 05, 2025 08:49AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

This summer, rising fourth- through sixth-graders from San Juan Unified School District discovered just how far their imagination could take them at the Aerospace Museum of California’s “Dream it… Build it: Design, Build and Engineer” summer camp.

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One of the partners of the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan is Sacramento County’s Resources for Independent Living

Promoting Independence for All

Aug 05, 2025 08:41AM ● By Sacramento County Health and Social Services News Release

Sacramento County is celebrating local achievements to create a disability-friendly community. One exciting achievement is the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan (LADAP).

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New Lincoln Highway Sign Installed

Jul 30, 2025 09:52AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Join in a public celebration of the historic Lincoln Highway’s special place in Citrus Heights history at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, as a new commemorative sign is dedicated in front of San Juan High School, 7551 Greenback Lane.

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Sacramento is to host thousands for an international spiritual event at the Golden 1 Center

Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jul 30, 2025 08:33AM ● By Jehovah’s Witnesses News Release

In the weeks leading up to the highly anticipated Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, local Witnesses from across Northern California are warmly inviting their neighbors to attend this unique international event at the Golden 1 Center from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3.

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Celebrating Polish Culture

Jul 29, 2025 10:26AM ● By Polish American Club of Sacramento News Release

Join the Polish American Club of Sacramento, Inc. at the 34th annual Polish Festival. Come celebrate and learn about the Polish culture through traditional food, drink and song from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at 327 Main St., Roseville.

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Kings Acquire Dario Šarić

Jul 29, 2025 09:37AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings announced on July 13 that the team has acquired Dario Šarić from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas.

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winner at gold championship holding trophy

Champions Crowned at Golf Championships

Jul 29, 2025 09:32AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council hosted the 57th City Senior, 16th City Super Senior, and Legends Men’s Championships on July 22 to July 23 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur golfers from around the region.

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A Showcase in SoCal

Jul 29, 2025 09:20AM ● By Chelsea Reimche, Sacramento Republic FC Communications

Unified Team Tournament Recap

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Photo Contest Invites Californians to Capture and Share the Beauty of State Parks

Jul 29, 2025 09:15AM ● By California State Parks Foundation News Release

The California State Parks Foundation is inviting park visitors and photography enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels to capture the natural beauty, recreational activities and unique landscapes of California’s state parks.

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Reservation Enhancements Coming to California State Parks

Jul 29, 2025 09:06AM ● By CDPR News Release

Californians and visitors from all over the world can now access campground availability on Parks.ca.gov and book their perfect campsite in just a few clicks as part of customer-focused reservation upgrades announced July 24 by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Instructor Kristin Fuller (standing) admires the work of young artists during an American River Parkway Foundation painting event

Adventure Days on Parkway

Jul 25, 2025 10:39AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Young artists brushed up their entomology during a recent paint-out. The activity was part of the American River Parkway Foundation’s ‘Adventure days’ series.

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The new mobile drop-off CLYNK recycling center in Citrus Heights features a solar panel on the roof and several drop windows for different recyclables

New Mobile Recycling Center Approved for Copperwood Square

Jul 22, 2025 05:28PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Citrus Heights city planners have approved an application submitted by Ivan Pislar and Jacie Leavitt, owners and operators of Ivan’s Recycling, LLC, to open an innovative new mobile, drop-off, self-serve CRV bag drop recycling facility in the Copperwood Square Shopping Center.

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On July 9, the Citrus Heights City Council recognized the exemplary work of two Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637 members

Making a Difference

Jul 22, 2025 05:19PM ● By Elise Spleiss

On July 9, the Citrus Heights City Council recognized the exemplary work of two Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637 members, emphasizing the importance of its partners in the city and community who are all working together to improve the lives of veterans in Citrus Heights, the state and nation.

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A long-vacant 7,500-square-foot commercial building at 7010 Sunrise Boulevard,

New Leases in Copperwood Plaza in Citrus Heights

Jul 22, 2025 05:09PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A long-vacant 7,500-square-foot commercial building at 7010 Sunrise Blvd., which was once home to Hollywood Video, and later to an Aaron’s furniture rental store in the Copperwood Square Shopping Center in Citrus Heights, has seen a substantial amount of activity in recent weeks.

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attendees at the ACCESS Citrus Heights Luncheon

Your City is Tackling Crime

Jul 22, 2025 04:47PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photo by Ornella Rossi

On July 15, community leaders, local officials and business professionals gathered at the Citrus Heights Event Center for the monthly ACCESS Citrus Heights Luncheon.

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Softball Western "B" National Championship Tournament Features 500 Players

Jul 22, 2025 11:53AM ● By Ron Trujillo

Clutch hits, defensive gems and must-win games will highlight USA Softball's Western "B" National Championship 10-under girls' tournament that runs from July 22 through July 27 in Roseville, bringing about 2,500 athletes, coaches and fans and generating more than $1 million for Placer Valley.

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