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Youth 411 Program Gives Teens Inside Look at Police Work

Jun 10, 2025 01:26PM ● By MPG Staff

Are you currently a high school student interested in learning more about law enforcement and building relationships within the field? The Elk Grove Police Department is calling all high schoolers to get hands-on experience through its Youth 411 program.

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Shown is the crew working on one of the shoots for the winning “Future Forward” commercial

United Way Wins Two Telly Awards

Jun 10, 2025 01:23PM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

United Way California Capital Region has been honored with two Telly Awards for its brand launch commercial, “Future Forward.”

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Brian Howell attracts fans while tuning his mellophone before a Citrus Heights Marching Band set.

Community Bands Fill Park

Jun 10, 2025 12:59PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Scores of musicians swung tough in 104 degrees Fahrenheit during the first day of the recent Community Band Festival in Carmichael Park.

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Sacramento County Regional Parks is hosting a series of events in June designed to encourage physical activity, wellness and quality family time

Celebrates Family Health and Fitness Day

Jun 10, 2025 12:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County invites residents to get outside and get moving for Family Health and Fitness Day June 14, with a variety of fun, free activities taking place throughout the regional park system.

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Find a Fur-ever Friend on Adopt-a-Pet Day

Jun 05, 2025 11:44AM ● By Idaly Valencia

June 7 is California Adopt-a-Pet Day, where participating animal shelters across the state waive adoption fees to help pets in need of a home find their forever family.

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SacRT to Suspend Green Line Service During Construction in the Railyards

Jun 05, 2025 11:40AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will temporarily suspend Green Line light rail service beginning Monday, June 16, 2025, to accommodate major construction in the Railyards, including the addition of a new light rail station at 7th Avenue and Railyards Boulevard.

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Safety Day Brings Community Together

Jun 05, 2025 11:07AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Summer is here, which means being outside more, taking part in summertime activities and enjoying the warm weather. Start the season on a secure note by learning about the public agencies that help keep our community safe at the 10th annual Regional Safety Day on June 7.

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County’s Fastest Housing Project Completion Serves Homeless Seniors Around the Clock

Jun 05, 2025 10:45AM ● By Seth Henderson

Sacramento County, HOPE Cooperative and Enki Development Group have partnered together to create Grow Florin Interim Housing, with space for 72 transitional housing beds for homeless seniors aged 55 and older with Community, Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) court participants as a priority population, according to the Sacramento County Department of Health Services.

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Whether you’re walking, biking, running or riding horseback, Sacramento County Regional Parks Rangers, the American River Bike Patrol and the American River Equestrian Patrol work behind the scenes, and on the trails, to keep everyone safe

Keeping Trails Safe

Jun 03, 2025 12:49PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Regional Parks staff reminds residents and visitors that enjoying the county’s trails safely and respectfully is a shared responsibility.

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The cast and director of Robert Craig Films' "No Address" are in front of the Jimmy's House set at 2409 Capitol Ave. in Sacramento

‘No Address’ Debuts

Jun 03, 2025 12:42PM ● By Robert Craig Films News Release

Robert Craig Films' award-winning debut feature film, “No Address,” and “Americans With No Address,” a companion documentary, are available for digital purchase and rental, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, YouTube and more.

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