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‘Kokoro’ Explores Lost Japantown

Feb 03, 2026 04:11PM ● By Abbey Wicks

When you think of downtown Sacramento today, you might think of DoCo or the Capitol Mall. But did you know that downtown Sacramento was once home to a thriving Japantown?

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California State Fair Announces New Chief Wine Judge

Jan 26, 2026 04:02PM ● By California State Fair News Release

The California State Fair appointed Tim McDonald of Napa as the new Chief Judge of the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition.

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Vic’s Ice Cream Reopens to Big Crowds

Jan 21, 2026 09:12AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie

Trey Olson, 12, was first in line for Vic’s reopening. He waited under gloomy skies and sporadic rain from 9 a.m. until the doors of Vic’s Ice Cream opened at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2.

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Deal Me In

Jan 20, 2026 02:07PM ● By By MPG Staff, Compiled from Hard Rock Sacramento, Thunder Rock Casino Resort and Sky River Casino

Local Casino January Events Calendar

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Most Americans Support Impaired Driving Countermeasures in Cars

Jan 20, 2026 12:44PM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

With impaired driving still a persistent, and deadly, threat on American roads, a majority of people support a range of impaired driving countermeasures that could significantly reduce fatalities, according to a new AAA survey.

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California's Budget Underscores Agriculture's Role

Jan 20, 2026 12:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget highlights California’s continued focus on wildfire response, climate resilience and water infrastructure but leaves gaps in direct support and regulatory alignment for agriculture and rural communities, according to California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass.

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Teagarden Jazz Festival Features Grammy Winning Artist

Jan 20, 2026 12:14PM ● By Sacramento Jazz Education Foundation News Release

The 19th Teagarden Jazz Festival: for Young Musicians will be held 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Feb. 7 in Capistrano Hall at Sacramento State.

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Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker Set to Retire

Jan 20, 2026 12:09PM ● By California Museum News Release

California Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker announced that she will retire in the summer of 2026, after more than a decade in the role and 28 years of service to the Museum.

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Girl Scouts of Northern California Kicks off Cookie Season

Jan 20, 2026 11:52AM ● By Girl Scouts of Northern California News Release

Welcomed Exploremores to Cookie Lineup, Bay Area's Adobe a National Sponsor

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Rob Kerth Elected SMUD Board Vice President

Jan 20, 2026 11:29AM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD’s Board of Directors elected Rob Kerth as Vice President of the Board, effective Jan. 1, 2026, through December of 2026.

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Coyote Creek Solar Project Faces Uncertain Path Forward

Jan 13, 2026 12:02PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Despite Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s decision to walk away from a power purchase agreement, the developer of the controversial Coyote Creek Agrivoltaic Ranch says it intends to press ahead, leaving the 200-megawatt solar project facing an uncertain and potentially more complex path forward.

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State of Downtown Coming Feb. 24

Jan 07, 2026 03:37PM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

Event to Outline Priorities and Initiatives Shaping ‘Downtown’s Next Decade’

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Dine Downtown Returning to Sacramento for 21st Year

Jan 07, 2026 03:32PM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

Downtown Sacramento Partnership is welcoming the new year with the 21st annual Dine Downtown, announcing 30 exceptional participating restaurants and unveiling many of the specially curated menus created for this year’s event.

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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Stomper Spreads Holiday Cheer

Dec 18, 2025 09:28AM ● By Athletics News Release

With the holidays right around the corner, the Green & Gold stayed busy spreading cheer throughout the Sacramento community. Here’s a look at November’s highlights.

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California Comment on Latest Jobs Report

Dec 18, 2025 09:00AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

California state director John Katabeck for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said the Dec. 4 release of the monthly NFIB Jobs Report showed that 33 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in November.

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‘Leather and Lace’ Raises Funds for Playhouse

Dec 17, 2025 02:56PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

In its 50th season, Carmichael’s Chautauqua Playhouse will kick off a golden anniversary year with an evening of jazz, rock and country music on Jan. 11.

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Thunderbirds Return to California Capital Airshow

Dec 17, 2025 02:45PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The California Capital Airshow, in partnership with Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, recently announced that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2026 California Capital Airshow, returning to Mather Airport on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11.

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StyleForIt Focuses on Plus-Size Fashion

Dec 04, 2025 12:16PM ● By StyleForIt News Release

The fashion world is shifting, and Sacramento is becoming an unexpected leader in the full-figure fashion movement.

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City Seeks Input on Revisions to Entertainment Sound Policies

Dec 04, 2025 12:07PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento is inviting residents and businesses to provide feedback on a proposed Community Sound Management Framework that aims to modernize how entertainment-related sound is managed across the city.

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Public Works Tallies Safety Improvements

Dec 04, 2025 12:04PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works recently shared progress on the city’s Transportation Safety Initiative, a comprehensive effort to make streets safer for people walking, biking and driving.

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Sowing Seeds in Northern California

Dec 04, 2025 09:14AM ● By Idaly Valencia

New Chicano Bookstore Opens in Sacramento

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Film Grants to Support Local Productions

Dec 04, 2025 09:03AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento’s Film + Media office now is accepting applications for its film grant, which works to sustain and foster growth in film and television production in the city of Sacramento.

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SacRT Holiday Bus Returns to Spread Cheer and Support Foster Youth

Dec 02, 2025 03:55PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to launch the 2025 Holiday Bus today, offering fare-free rides and festive cheer across the Sacramento region throughout the month of December.

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Keeping Your Peace Through the Holidays

Dec 02, 2025 01:07PM ● By MPG Staff

While many residents spend the season preparing Thanksgiving meals, lighting the menorah, decorating their homes or planning festive gatherings, others experience the holidays as a period of heightened stress.

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Free Adoptions at Front Street Animal Shelter

Nov 25, 2025 12:10PM ● By MPG Staff

The Front Street Animal Shelter, located at 2127 Front Street is holding free cat and dog adoptions through Nov. 30.

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Jingle All the Way to Santa’s Village

Nov 24, 2025 03:30PM ● By Seth Henderson

New Holiday Experience on River Fox Train Unveiled

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Celebrating a Community Choir

Nov 24, 2025 03:13PM ● By Seth Henderson

River City Chorale Celebrates 50 Years in the Sacramento Region

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Lights and Magic in Old Sacramento Waterfront

Nov 20, 2025 11:12AM ● By Old Sacramento Waterfront News Release

The Old Sacramento Waterfront will once again shine bright this holiday season as downtown’s most spirited destination for shopping, entertainment and festive fun.

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Golf Ball Cleaning Raises $3,000 for Scholarships

Nov 20, 2025 10:58AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, Elks Past Exalted Ruler

In the United States alone, more than 800,000 golf balls are lost every single day. Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 has a golf club that collects those golf balls.

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Downtown Ice Rink Open for 33rd Season

Nov 20, 2025 10:53AM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink, presented by Dignity Health, is now open through Jan. 19.

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Give, Gather and Gobble

Nov 20, 2025 10:44AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Ways to Celebrate this Thanksgiving

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Parade Honors Hometown Racing Hero

Nov 19, 2025 03:49PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

The Elk Grove community gathered on Friday, Nov. 14 for yet another parade during the week, but this time honoring Elk Grove native Kyle Larson.

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Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Nov 18, 2025 02:21PM ● By Gary Zavoral

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need.

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