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Foundation Gives Graduates Construction Opportunities

Jul 31, 2024 11:45AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

Julian Aguilar has wanted to be a construction worker for a long time; he just didn’t know what trade he wanted to pursue

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UC Davis Health Breaks Ground On 14-Story Tower

Jul 31, 2024 11:13AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Medical center expansion state-of-the-art

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Sports Opinion: Let the Kids Play

Jul 05, 2024 10:23AM ● By Alejandro Barron

In two recent interviews where I spoke to local junior college athletes who this fall will be taking their talents to four-year universities, the most difficult question I asked was not about their athletic careers. The question they spent the most time thinking about was, “What do you like to do in your free time?”

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District Meets Standards in Educational Plan

Jul 05, 2024 10:05AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Elk Grove Unified School District board of education reviewed and approved the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan at its June 25 regular meeting, after reviewing results for various performance measures.

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Franklin Wins Cybersecurity Contest

Jun 28, 2024 11:50AM ● By SynED and Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Elk Grove celebrated local brilliance as Franklin High School’s “Team Half Dome” triumphed at the sixth annual NorCalCyber Mayors Cup - Greater Sacramento Region.

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California Live ’24 Basketball Tournament Taking Place in Roseville

Jun 26, 2024 11:54AM ● By Blue Oaks Media News Release

Many of the Best Boys’ High School Basketball Teams in California, with a Few from Arizona and Nevada, and Some of the Most Highly Recruited Players in the Nation will Compete in the Boys California Live ‘24 Tournament Friday (June 28) through Sunday (June 30) at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville

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Support for School Bonds Ticks Up

Jun 20, 2024 09:41AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Unified School District might have a “viable path forward” for a bond measure in the November election, district staff said at the Board of Education’s June 11 meeting.

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Dodd Declares June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Jun 11, 2024 09:58AM ● By Office of Sen. Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd Announces Resolution Designating June as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month

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Nurturing Young Leaders Through 4-H, FFA and the Sacramento County Fair

Jun 06, 2024 01:44PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Sacramento County Fair buzzed with excitement as youngsters proudly paraded their livestock before eager onlookers on May 26. Among them were participants from two venerable organizations dedicated to shaping the leaders of tomorrow: 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA).

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Many Ways to Celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day

Jun 04, 2024 01:10PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

For Family Health and Fitness Day 2024, Sacramento County Regional Parks is Pleased to Share Various Programs

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5 Over 50 Volunteer Award Winners Announced

Jun 04, 2024 11:38AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Adult and Aging Commission Proudly Presents the 5 Over 50 Volunteer Award to Five Outstanding Individuals

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Field Day a Celebration for Ham Radio Enthusiasts

Jun 04, 2024 11:27AM ● By Friends & Amateur Radio Communications Enthusiasts News Release

National Amateur Radio Exercise to Take Place from 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, to 12:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 23

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SAFE Credit Union Announces Scholarship Award Recipients

Jun 04, 2024 10:53AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

$4,000 Scholarships Go to Graduating High School Seniors and Community College Students

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Scholarships Boost Local Students

May 10, 2024 10:42AM ● By Matthew Malone

Nearly 200 Elk Grove Unified School District students got a boost to their collegiate goals on May 2, with funds from the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation (EGRSF).

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Scholarship Foundation Honors Bounty Sponsors

May 02, 2024 01:25PM ● By Matthew Malone

Gearing up for its annual presentation of scholarships to high-achieving local students, Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation (EGRSF) held a party to thank the sponsors for its Bounty on the Boulevard fundraiser.

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California Accounted for 71% of All States’ Preschool Funding Increases in 2022-2023

May 01, 2024 10:46AM ● By National Institute for Early Education Research News Release

National Institute for Early Education Research Releases Annual State of Preschool Report

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Recreation Therapy Changes Lives in Sacramento County

Apr 23, 2024 06:11PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Division of the Department of Regional Parks Offers Recreation Opportunities to Those Living with Disabilities

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Becerra, Bera Discuss Healthcare Worker Shortage at Rio Americano

Apr 23, 2024 03:12PM ● By Adam Abolfazli, photos by Rami Al Mufti

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Rep. Ami Bera Hear Concerns and Promote Medical Education

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Sacramento State’s Kade Brown Named WAC Co-Pitcher of the Week

Apr 22, 2024 06:26PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Freshman Closer Receives Honor from Western Athletic Conference

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Monterey Trail Honors Founding Principal

Apr 18, 2024 09:36AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

Monterey Trail High School celebrated its 20th anniversary in Elk Grove by holding a carnival and a dedication to founding Principal W. Terry Chapman on April 12.

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Sacramento Superior Court Announces Poster Contest

Apr 01, 2024 03:43PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court Invites 6th - 12th-Grade Students to Enter its 2nd Annual Jury Appreciation Week Poster Contest

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Two Upcoming Events Hosted at Sutter Creek’s Historic Knight Foundry

Mar 12, 2024 05:05PM ● By Knight Foundry Alliance News Release

Welcome Spring and Green Sand Molding & Foundry Practice Workshop in Sutter Creek

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Gorbunova Takes Home Big Sky Weekly Honors

Mar 12, 2024 02:55PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Mayya Gorbunova of Sacramento State Named the Big Sky Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week

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Jemuel Johnson Shares Society's Wonders with Readers

Mar 12, 2024 12:45PM ● By Tamara Warta

Sacramento author Jemuel Johnson’s new book, “21 Wonders (That You Don't Know),” tells the tale of influential figures that time has forgotten

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Six Straight for Women’s Tennis After Win at Pacific

Mar 08, 2024 09:06AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Women Come Up Clutch Late in Stockton

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California Tribes Unite Around the MMIP Crisis

Feb 12, 2024 09:32AM ● By Annie Kerr

Tribes Seek to Resolve Indelible Injustices at MMIP Summit and Day of Action

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Nearly 25 Local Museums to Participate in Free Museum Weekend in March

Feb 06, 2024 09:42AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Nearly 25 Sacramento Area Museums Are Collaborating to Present a Free Museum Weekend on March 2-3, 2024

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STEM Students to Apply for College Scholarships

Feb 02, 2024 04:36PM ● By PG&E News Release

PG&E Encourages Northern and Central California STEM Students to Apply for College Scholarships

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PG, LC, Franklin pushing for their own stadiums

Jan 25, 2024 10:06PM ● By John Hull, Citizen Sports Editor

Four EGUSD high schools have stadiums and the other five share those stadiums (or use Cosumnes River College). Now the "Five" want their own.

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How To Run For School Board

Jan 24, 2024 12:52PM ● By Elk Grove Education Association

Elk Grove Education Association Presents: How To Run For School Board

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Parents Outraged Over 4-Hour Daily Commute to Middle & High School

Jan 23, 2024 02:56PM ● By Parent Coalition News Release

Middle and High School Students Are Being Forced to Attend Overcrowded Schools in Elk Grove

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Streaming Soon: “CADETS” The Making of A CHP Officer

Jan 23, 2024 02:50PM ● By CHP News Release

Gripping New Docuseries Gives Viewers Exclusive Access Inside the CHP Academy

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SAFE Accepting Grant Applications for Financial Literacy Programs

Jan 16, 2024 10:40AM ● By SAFE Credit Unit Press Release

In its Drive to Improve Financial Literacy in the Greater Sacramento Region, SAFE Credit Union Will Grant $20,000 to a Nonprofit Organization

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DBW Now Accepting Grant Applications for Shoreline Erosion Control

Jan 09, 2024 05:41PM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation Press Release

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from government agencies to help slow, stop, or reverse the impact of erosion on California’s shoreline.

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