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Residential Wood-Burning Restrictions Begin Nov. 1

Nov 05, 2024 10:14AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District News Release

The Sac Metro Air District launched its “Check Before You Burn” season on Nov. 1.

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Sutter NWR Water Availability Improvements

Nov 04, 2024 09:20AM ● By Ducks Unlimited News Release

This year (2024), thanks to an unusually wet winter and spring, Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Yuba City will be flooded in time for the Oct. 21 waterfowl-hunting season opener.

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One-of-a-Kind Record and Bookstore Opens in Rancho Cordova

Oct 29, 2024 05:28PM ● By Annie Kerr, photos by Annie Kerr

Grand opening celebration Nov. 2

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Veteran’s Day Events for the Public

Oct 29, 2024 08:43AM ● By Ornella Rossi

With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, numerous local organizations are planning events to honor the sacrifices and contributions of veterans, offering residents opportunities to show their support and appreciation.

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Region’s Best New Home Projects and Professionals Honored

Oct 25, 2024 09:18AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

The movies have the Oscars, television has the Emmys and Broadway has the Tonys. And the Sacramento-area homebuilding industry has MAME.

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Skechers Shoes to Leap to a New Nearby Location

Oct 23, 2024 10:26AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Footwear retailer Skechers will relocate from Citrus Town Center at 7975 Greenback Lane to the home of a shuttered Walgreens drugstore across the street at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane.

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Single Mom Strong Hosts Dinner

Oct 23, 2024 10:18AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Single Mom Strong, a nonprofit organization, has opened its Holiday Adopt-a-Family Registration. Registration forms are available from Single Mom Strong on its website at singlemomstrong.org through Nov. 7 for single mothers who are in need and reside in the greater Sacramento area.

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International Railfair Returns to Cal Expo

Oct 23, 2024 09:27AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Celebrate the opening of National Model Railroad Month at the 46th Annual International Railfair (IRF), which returns to Building C at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento, Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3.

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Improving Hornet Habitat

Oct 22, 2024 12:45PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Current and future Sacramento State University (Sac State) alumni and fans will soon be cheering on Hornet athletes in a new Hornet Stadium.

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Sac County's Favorite Pet Festival Returns

Oct 22, 2024 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The four-legged friends of Sacramento County have something to wag their tails about as the third Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns to Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3839 Bradshaw Road.

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October Harvest Events Announced

Oct 15, 2024 01:42PM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3.

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October Harvest Events Announced

Oct 15, 2024 01:42PM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3.

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Stay Healthy This Season with Wellness Events at the Library

Oct 15, 2024 09:19AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

This fall, Sacramento Public Library will offer free health and wellness programs including yoga classes, flu vaccine clinics, and opioid overdose prevention workshops.

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Local Museums Offer Spirited Activities in October

Oct 14, 2024 11:33AM ● By Traci Rockefeller Cusack, T-Rock Communications News Release

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history, and science treasures all year long

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Martin Ross to Present Self-Defense Tips

Oct 09, 2024 04:30PM ● By MPG Staff

The public is invited to a free “Safe Kids, Safe Schools” Self-Defense Demonstration from noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Family Taekwondo Plus in Citrus Heights.

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Who is California’s Best Bricklayer?

Oct 09, 2024 09:31AM ● By Spec Mix LCC News Release

The world’s largest and most exciting masonry challenge, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®, is coming to Sacramento, CA on Oct. 11. The top masons from the territory will grab their levels and trowels to battle for a chance to be named, “California’s Best Bricklayer.”

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Local Couple to Host Art Showing

Oct 08, 2024 03:59PM ● By Helen Plenert News Release

Helen Plenert and Bobby Horiuchi, Sacramento natives, recently announced their “Places We’ve Been” art showing.

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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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“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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Bubbles Galore at Birdcage Bubble Bash

Sep 18, 2024 11:05AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

On Saturday, Sept. 14, a portion of Marketplace at Birdcage just behind Jamba Juice was transformed into a puffy white bubble wonderland as young and old enjoyed a great burst of fun at Bubble Bash.

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New Secret Garden Mural Completed

Sep 18, 2024 10:37AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A colorful new 3-D immersive sidewalk mural depicting a magical “secret garden” has been completed in the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping plaza in Citrus Heights.

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Birthday Bash Celebrates Constitution

Sep 17, 2024 04:35PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Penned in 1787, the American Constitution was last week celebrated by a patriotic event in Folsom.

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Veterans Community Center Holds Fourth Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser

Sep 12, 2024 09:58AM ● By Elise Spleiss

Guests at the annual Luau fundraiser at the Veterans Community Center on Sylvan Road on Aug. 24 experienced a traditional Hawaiian afternoon in more ways than one.

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Sunday Funday Brings Family Fun

Sep 12, 2024 09:38AM ● By Marisa Brown

The City of Citrus Heights is celebrating Sunday Funday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22.

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Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Sept. 21

Sep 12, 2024 09:07AM ● By Judy Andrews

Start practicing your chicken calls because it’s almost time to celebrate the 19th Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival from 12 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.).

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Blue Angels Headline California Capital Airshow Next March

Sep 11, 2024 03:00PM ● By MPG staff

The California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, on Sept. 6 announced its 19th annual Airshow will return to Mather Airport on March 22 and March 23, 2025.

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Come One, Come All…

Sep 06, 2024 03:02PM ● By T-Rock Communications News Release

Community is Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day with Free Cake & Ice Cream at the State Capitol on Sept. 9

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California Museum to Host 11th Annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta Oct. 12

Sep 05, 2024 10:21AM ● By California Museum News Release

Tickets are now available for the California Museum’s highly anticipated Día de los Muertos Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 12.

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More Than 1,200 Acres Permanently Protected

Aug 27, 2024 01:11PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is pleased to announce the successful completion and recording of its two newest conservation projects, spanning six separate properties

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