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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently celebrated nine outstanding classified school employees from the Sacramento region.

SchoolsFirst FCU Celebrates at River Cats Game

Aug 05, 2025 09:05AM ● By Schools First FCU News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently celebrated nine outstanding classified school employees from the Sacramento region.

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Sacramento State University President Luke Wood

Sacramento State President Affiliates with Excelencia

Aug 05, 2025 08:45AM ● By California State University, Sacramento News Release

Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education, announced on July 31 that President Luke Wood of California State University, Sacramento has chosen to affiliate with the national network of Excelencia in Action.

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Building a Beautiful Future Together

Jul 23, 2025 03:08PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Sacramento Native Author Talks Unity in New Book

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City Names Pitch Elk Grove Contest Semi-Finalists

Jul 23, 2025 02:30PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

On July 14, the City of Elk Grove announced the 16 semi-finalists for the Fourth Annual Pitch Elk Grove startup competition.

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Fun and Skills Youth Foundation's Soccer Camp

Jul 16, 2025 10:12AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

A free soccer camp, hosted by the Invictus Youth Foundation, was held July 10 and July 11 at Hal Bartholomew Sports Complex to help youth improve their soccer skills in a fun and encouraging environment.

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Elk Grove Seeks Feedback on Climate Plan

Jul 16, 2025 09:51AM ● By Idaly Valencia

The City of Elk Grove’s Strategic Planning and Innovation Program hosted an open house-style event July 8 at the District 56 Community Center to inform residents about the city’s climate action plan update, which is expected to be adopted later this year.

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Council Approves Immigrant Services Funding

Jul 15, 2025 04:58PM ● By John McCallum

Elk Grove’s City Council has decided to add some FUEL to the issue of immigration enforcement in the region, FUEL meaning providing funding to the City of Sacramento-based “Family, Unity, Education and Legal Network for Immigrants” (FUEL) network.

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California State Senate Welcomes Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts Experience Civic Engagement at State Capitol

Jul 14, 2025 03:22PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) was proud to welcome Girl Scouts from across the state for a two-day educational experience centered on civic engagement and advocacy.

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U.S. Preschoolers Exposed to Broad Range of Potentially Harmful Chemicals

Jul 14, 2025 03:04PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Findings concern researchers because early childhood is a critical period for brain and body development

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Sacramento State Athletics women's soccer coaches

Women’s Soccer Adds Six Commitments to 2025 Class

Jul 14, 2025 01:28PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Reigning Big Sky Conference Tournament champion, California State University, Sacramento women’s soccer team added six more new faces to its roster for the upcoming fall campaign, gaining four transfers and a pair of standout freshman to the fold, head coach Randy Dedini recently announced.

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Project R.I.D.E., Inc. Earns Professional Reaccreditation

Jul 09, 2025 02:32PM ● By Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International News Release

Project R.I.D.E., Inc. in Elk Grove, once again, recently earned the designation of Premier Accredited Center by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.).

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Gaining a Greener Elk Grove

Jul 09, 2025 02:27PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Over the past 25 years, Elk Grove has made steady strides toward building a more sustainable and resilient future.

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20 Years of Running for Hunger

Jul 09, 2025 02:20PM ● By Emmanuel Espinoza, photos by Emmanuel Espinoza

The District56 Center at 8230 Civic Center Drive was filled with runners wearing race bibs early July 4 for the annual Run 4 Hunger, presented by Elk Grove Food Bank Services.

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Franklin Summer Choir Shines

Jul 09, 2025 02:16PM ● By Idaly Valencia, Photos by Gagan Singh

Franklin Elementary’s multipurpose auditorium was packed the morning of June 27 as parents, community members and school staff gathered to watch the summer school choir concert.

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CRC Student-Athletes Set New Academic Record

Jul 03, 2025 10:23AM ● By Cosumnes River College Athletics News Release

For the 11th consecutive semester, Cosumnes River College student-athletes have posted a combined grade-point average above a 3.0, continuing to set the standard for excellence in both academics and athletics.

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Croozer, Crooze On

Jul 03, 2025 10:10AM ● By Suzi Roberts

Local Nonprofit Honors Loss of Beloved Dog

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Rep. Kiley Calls on CIF to Comply with Department of Education’s Title IX Conditions

Jul 01, 2025 02:15PM ● By U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley News Release

The U.S. Department of Education has found that the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) policy of allowing biological males to participate in sports with girls is in “clear violation” of Title IX.

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Sacramento State to Join The Big West

Jun 30, 2025 06:13PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Big West proudly announced that Sacramento State will join the conference as a full member beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge, a freshman at American River College, was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach

Westbrook Named 3rd Team JC All-American

Jun 30, 2025 06:10PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

American River College Freshman Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach Doug Jumelet.

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Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors

Seven Aggies Earn Academic All-District Honors

Jun 30, 2025 05:50PM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors as announced on June 24 by College Sports Communicators as part of the full roll out of its national track and field academic postseason awards.

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: Sacramento State will launch a pilot program this fall to support Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students,

Academic, Career Outcomes Program for Asian American Students

Jun 30, 2025 05:28PM ● By Cynthia Hubert of California State University, Sacramento

Sacramento State will soon launch a pilot program designed to serve as a model for improving academic and career outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.

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Park Signs Honor Ties to Lewis and Clark

Jun 25, 2025 12:22PM ● By Idaly Valencia, Photos by Idaly Valencia

Many Elk Grove residents might recognize the names of local parks and streets but few might know the history behind them.

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Nissen Earns Degree at George Fox University

Jun 25, 2025 11:57AM ● By MPG Staff

Austin Nissen of Elk Grove was among the undergraduate, accelerated online degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University at its spring graduation ceremony in May 2025.

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Science Café Presents Volcano Discussion

Jun 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Science Café hosts its monthly science-related conversations for adults and teens to create a community connection as well as enjoy complimentary treats. The theme for this month: volcanoes!

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Water Commissioners Tour Agricultural Water Recycling Project

Jun 25, 2025 11:47AM ● By California Water Commission News Release

On June 18, the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SacSewer) hosted a public bus tour of the Harvest Water Program as part of the California Water Commission’s June meeting.

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Two Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Accreditation

Jun 24, 2025 11:29AM ● By University of California, Davis Health News Release

The first week of June marked the start of a new educational journey for students in two recently-accredited graduate programs at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California, Davis (UC Davis).

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Sacramento State University women's tennis team claimed its second straight Big Sky Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth

Women’s Tennis Recruits Among Mid-Major Top 25

Jun 24, 2025 08:36AM ● By California State University, Sacramento Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento women’s tennis team’s 2025 recruiting class has been ranked No. 18 in the nation among all mid-major programs, according to Tennis Recruiting Network.

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Cayden Pitzer, a sophomore and a swimmer from American River College, was named Tri-Swimmer of the Meet and won Performance of the Meet awards

ARC Record Swimmer Named State Athlete of the Year

Jun 24, 2025 08:24AM ● By California Community College Athletic Association and American River College websites

American River College swimmer Cayden Pitzer was recently honored as the 2024–25 California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) State Male Athlete of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the top junior college athletes in the state.

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Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation

Williams is Nation’s Second Best Returning Tight End

Jun 24, 2025 08:18AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Releases

University of California, Davis’ returning senior tight end Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation by HERO Sports as part of its 2025 Football Championship Series season preview.

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Libraries to Provide Free Meals During Summer

Jun 18, 2025 02:06PM ● By MPG Staff

Beginning June 17, Sacramento Public Library will provide free lunch to children 18 and under while school is out through the Lunch at the Library project.

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Police Highlight Motorcycle Safety Awareness

Jun 18, 2025 02:00PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles.

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California State University, Sacramento Hornets’ associate head women’s tennis coach Jack Maddocks speaks with student-athletes Mayya Gorbunova and Reese Walker during a dual match at home against Nevada in 2024

Tennis Coach Named Region’s Top Assistant

Jun 17, 2025 01:49PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento associate head women’s tennis coach Jack Maddocks was honored by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and named the Northwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year on June 10.

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Proposed Initiative would Increase Graduation Ethnic Studies Requirements

Jun 17, 2025 10:55AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced that the proponent of a new initiative was cleared to begin collecting petition signatures on May 30.

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