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Vintage items for the Fashion show stacked together, including shoes and hat

Sacramento History Museum to Present First-Time Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

Jul 21, 2026 12:14PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

From Victorian to Vanity Fair, The Sacramento History Museum is getting all dolled up for a Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

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EMD and Food Safety Take Center Stage at State Fair

Jul 20, 2026 11:52AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) is conducting food safety inspections throughout the California State Fair to help ensure the fair's more than 150 food vendors are serving food safely.

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Local Museums Offer Ways to Enrich the Lazy Days of Summer with Plenty of Must-See and Must-Do Experiences

Jul 20, 2026 11:46AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The Greater Sacramento region is rich with museums and popular destinations that offer plenty of must-see and must-do experiences to explore before summertime makes way for a busy fall season.

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Disney’s 'Newsies' Brings its Headlines to Sutter Street Theatre

Jul 14, 2026 03:49PM ● By Sutter Street Theatre News Release

Disney musical 'Newsies' is performing at the Sutter Street Theatre this summer.

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Strauss Festival Presents ‘Vienna Once More’

Jul 14, 2026 02:42PM ● By Beth Hedlund and Margie Jones, Strauss Board Co-Chairs

The Strauss festival returns to its roots in Vienna with the 2026 theme “Vienna Once More.”

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Students Recieve Scholarship by SARTA to Attend Summer Theatre Camp

Jul 14, 2026 02:01PM ● By SARTA News Press Release

SARTA has distributed $1,200 in Youth Education Scholarship (YES) funds to six students to attend Summer Theatre Camps.

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Sacramento County Introducing Staycation Parks Pass

Jul 13, 2026 10:55AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to experience a summer staycation close to home!

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California Museum Exhibitions, Events Through September Announced

Jul 08, 2026 02:11PM ● By California Museum News Release

America turns 250 this year, and we’re celebrating all month long. Book a group of four or more anytime throughout the month and save 10% on admission.

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Learn the Basics of Urban Biking, Scootering with Free City Classes

Jul 08, 2026 02:09PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Residents can build confidence riding bicycles and scooters on-street this summer through a series of free Urban Biking & Scooting 101 classes offered by the City of Sacramento.

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What Sacramento Tenants, Landlords Need To Know About 2026 Rent Increase Limits

Jul 08, 2026 02:06PM ● By Joe Wirt

The City of Sacramento’s Tenant Protection Program (TPP) establishes limits on annual rent increases for covered residential rental units. Effective July 1, the maximum allowable annual rent adjustment will be 8.6% for covered rental units.

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East Sacramento Native to Complete Final 760 Miles of Five-Year Walk Across America

Jul 08, 2026 12:10PM ● By Walk USA for Health Equity News Release

East Sacramento native Dennis Godby, ND, MA, a graduate of Sacred Heart Grammar School and a naturopathic doctor who has cared for patients in Midtown Sacramento for the past 21 years, will begin the final 760-mile leg of his five-year Walk USA for Health Equity on Aug. 24 in Bozeman, Montana.

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Celebrating a Century of Route 66

Jul 08, 2026 11:42AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66, and the California Automobile Museum is featuring exhibits throughout the year celebrating the historic highway.

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Sunset Sips Program Boosts Downtown Happy Hour

Jul 08, 2026 11:36AM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

Sunset Sips returns this summer as downtown’s signature happy hour program, inviting employees, residents and visitors to unwind with discounted drinks every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. now through Sept. 30.

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How Persistence, Partnership and Determination Led to Justice for a Neighborhood Cat

Jul 08, 2026 11:25AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a Sacramento County resident contacted authorities after witnessing a horrifying act of animal cruelty captured on her home security camera, she had one hope: that justice would be served for a beloved neighborhood cat.

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Evangeline’s Celebrates Grand Reopening

Jun 23, 2026 04:49PM ● By Evangeline’s News Release

After a yearlong renovation, the resilient owner and dedicated staff at Evangeline’s are thrilled to announce the Grand Reopening of a fully refreshed Costume Mansion, located on the upper two floors of the historic building, on Saturday, June 27.

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Steeped in History, Architecture, Intrigue

Jun 23, 2026 04:46PM ● By Preservation Sacramento News Release

Preservation Sacramento Announces 50th Annual Home Tour

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Draft Vision Zero Action Plan Outlines Path Toward Safer Streets

Jun 23, 2026 04:37PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

After months of community outreach and engagement, the City of Sacramento is releasing the draft Vision Zero Action Plan Update for public review.

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Stage Nine Announces Opening of The Paperworks

Jun 23, 2026 04:33PM ● By Stage Nine News Release

‘Death by Natural Causes’ Exhibition to Debut June 27

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What Should Future Name of Cesar Chavez Park Be? Take the Survey by July 24

Jun 23, 2026 04:32PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Community members can now share their thoughts on the future name of Cesar Chavez Park.

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Mourning the Loss of Joaquin Razo

Jun 23, 2026 04:30PM ● By Dr. Dawnté Early, United Way California Capital Region

We at United Way California Capital Region and the broader Sacramento community are mourning the sudden loss of Joaquin Razo, a beloved East Sacramento resident, leader, mentor, volunteer and friend who passed away May 18 at age 39.

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City Appoints Katie Dignan as Assistant City Manager

Jun 23, 2026 04:29PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento has appointed Katie Dignan as assistant city manager, effective July 13.

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Beyond the Books

Jun 23, 2026 09:56AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

10 Things to do at the Library This Summer

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Tabernacle Choir's Hollywood Bowl Centennial Concert Comes to Local Watch Parties

Jun 22, 2026 01:30PM ● By Patsy McGavock

‘A Century of Song. Heard Together.’

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The Marinelli Bros Circus Brings a New Experience to Sacramento

Jun 15, 2026 02:27PM ● By The Marinelli Brothers Circus News Release

Get ready Sacramento, the circus is in town!

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Young visitors got up close with aircraft

Positive Altitude STEM Event Inspires Next Generation

Jun 15, 2026 11:58AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Hundreds of families from across the region experience aviation and STEM up close at Mather Airport

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Long-Term Agreement Keeps Major Music Festivals at Discovery Park Through 2035

Jun 15, 2026 11:44AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

June 9, The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a 10-year agreement between Sacramento County and Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), authorizing the company to host up to three multi-day festivals annually at Discovery Park through 2035.

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Sixth Grader Going National for Spelling Bee

Jun 11, 2026 09:34AM ● By MPG Staff

It is no surprise that a young student who actually likes to read the dictionary for fun came within a single word of advancing to this year’s National Spelling Bee.

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A Safe Place at Special Kids Day

Jun 11, 2026 09:21AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Lions Clubs from across the Sacramento region gathered at Depot Park (16 Business Park Way) on May 16 for the annual Special Kids Day, an event designed to provide youth with special needs a safe and inclusive space to enjoy a carnival-style celebration with their families.

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Nonprofits Boosted by City-County Initiative

Jun 11, 2026 09:16AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation, in partnership with the County of Sacramento, recently announced the 10 nonprofit organizations selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Sacramento Countywide Nonprofit Partnership Initiative (SCNPI), a 20-month capacity-building program designed to strengthen the sustainability of mid-sized nonprofits serving Sacramento County residents.

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East Sacramentan Marks 25 Years at United Way

Jun 11, 2026 09:09AM ● By United Way News Release

When Amber Lovett joined United Way California Capital Region as a communications manager in 2001, she loved having the opportunity to interview program recipients and donors and share their stories.

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Is There a Hero in the House?

Jun 11, 2026 09:06AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Sacramento musician and restaurant owner Joe Gilman was recently named a “Jazz Hero” by the Jazz Journalists Association. The international writers’ group advocates for the preservation and visibility of jazz.

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Sacramento Educator Named Teacher of the Year

Jun 11, 2026 09:03AM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, in partnership with ABC10 Sacramento and Sacramento State’s College of Education, announced that Barbara Brooks, a teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, has been named the 2025-26 ABC10 Teacher of the Year.

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City, County Building Framework to Strengthen Regional Collaboration on Housing, Homelessness

Jun 11, 2026 09:01AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento City Council recently took action to support a new partnership that would bring together elected officials from local jurisdictions and the Sacramento Continuum of Care (CoC) to help guide regional housing and homelessness efforts.

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Family Health and Fitness Day Offers Outdoor Fun for All

Jun 09, 2026 09:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Looking for a fun way to get active, spend time outdoors and make memories with your family? Sacramento County residents will have plenty of opportunities to do just that during Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 13.

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