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Matsui Applauds Milestone for California’s BEAD Program Proposal

Oct 09, 2024 03:10PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

On Oct. 4, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved California’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Initial Proposal Volume 2.

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Secretary of State Encourages Voter Participation During National Voter Education Week

Oct 09, 2024 02:47PM ● By Office of California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber News Release

In recognition of National Voter Education Week 2024, California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., urges all eligible Californians to become informed and active participants in the upcoming elections.

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BERC Awards Eco-Friendly Businesses in Sacramento

Oct 08, 2024 03:28PM ● By Business Environmental Resource Center

On Sept. 26, Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC), a division of the Sacramento County Office of Economic Development presented the 18th Annual Sustainable Business Awards in partnership with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD).

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Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids Readies for Holiday Giveaway

Oct 08, 2024 11:46AM ● By Claire Gliddon, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids

Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SBSK) is asking for donations of new or “almost new” Beanie Babies all year long. Every September, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids picks as many of the lowest-income elementary schools they can and finds out how many kindergarteners they have.

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

Oct 07, 2024 02:28PM ● By IRS Media Relations News Release

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.

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California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week—October 5 to 13

Oct 07, 2024 12:13PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes Ensuring Clean and Safe Water for All

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Transportation Impacts Dialysis Patient Outcomes

Oct 01, 2024 04:11PM ● By UC Davis News Release

An estimated 35.5 million Americans have kidney disease and more than 554,000 of them are on dialysis, according to the National Kidney Foundation.

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Celebrate the Treasures of the Valley with Conservancy

Sep 27, 2024 10:52AM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites the public to celebrate the Treasures of the Valley on Thursday, Oct. 10.

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Over 1,000 Acres of Open Space Protected in County

Sep 27, 2024 10:50AM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) has announced the permanent protection of 1,055 acres of vernal pool and open space between the Mather and Sloughhouse areas.

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CSD Discusses Security Change, Leak Repair

Sep 27, 2024 10:42AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Security changes, an emergency repair on the Yellow Bridge, and challenges in preparing the 2021/22 audit were key topics at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board’s Sept. 18 meeting.

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RMA Discusses Misbehaving Juveniles, Increase in Dues

Sep 27, 2024 10:32AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Association (RMA) Board of Directors managed to address half a dozen issues during their Sept. 17 monthly meeting, which lasted only 50 minutes.

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Assembly Republicans Announce Legislation to Bring Down Gas Prices

Sep 25, 2024 01:31PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation and Gov. Newsom jams Legislative Democrats with a dangerous scheme that will drive costs even higher, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state.

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County Clarifies Facts on Homeless Housing Plan

Sep 24, 2024 03:00PM ● By Mitch Barber

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved, at its Sept. 10 meeting, the staff recommendation to spend $19.4 million on two new, innovative projects designed to shelter and house people exiting homelessness directly off the American River Parkway.

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Board Revises Approved 2024-25 Budget

Sep 24, 2024 02:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Sept. 4 to revise the Approved Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Tribal Compacts Bill

Sep 24, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Sen. Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced Sept. 23 that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed his measures to ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming.

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Empowerment For a Better Future

Sep 24, 2024 12:22PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

With tears spilling over her eyelids and down her cheeks, Falisha recalled buried details of her rocky childhood – responsibilities no child should’ve shouldered, experiences no child should’ve had.

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Levee Breach Marks Completion of the Delta’s Largest-ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project

Sep 19, 2024 12:16PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

Project Restores 3,400 acres of Habitat for Sensitive Fish Species While Also Reducing Flood Risk in the Central Valley

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Georgia Man Charged with Defrauding his Former Employer Williams Sonoma out of More than $10 Million

Sep 19, 2024 09:18AM ● By USAO NDCA News Release

Indictment Alleges Defendant Billed for Work Not Provided and Spent the Proceeds on a Yacht, Mansion, Automobiles, Professional Sports Events, Landscaping, and Pet Cloning

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Matsui Leads Delegation in Urging California to Apply for Federal Behavioral Health Programs

Sep 18, 2024 03:36PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) led 27 of her colleagues from the California Congressional delegation in a letter to California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, urging California to apply for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s FY 2025 Cooperative Agreements for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grants.

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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Controller Cohen Issues August Cash Report

Sep 18, 2024 12:49PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen Sept. 10 released her monthly cash report covering the state’s General Fund revenues, disbursements and actual cash balance for the fiscal year through Aug. 31, 2024.

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Rep. Ami Bera’s Office Returns Over $19 Million to Sacramento County Residents

Sep 18, 2024 10:53AM ● By Office of Representative Ami Bera News Release

On Sept. 12, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that his office has now recovered more than $19 million in federal casework dollars to residents of California’s 6th Congressional District.

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IRS Encourages People to Do an End-Of-Summer Tax Checkup

Sep 18, 2024 09:24AM ● By IRS News Release

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.

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California Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report

Sep 18, 2024 09:08AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business has a wish list for Congress, Governor Newsom

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California Launches “Facts Fight Fentanyl” Campaign to Combat Overdoses and Save Lives

Sep 17, 2024 05:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently announced the launch of “Facts Fight Fentanyl,” a new statewide public education campaign to ensure Californians know the dangers of fentanyl and have the information they need to prevent overdoses and save lives.

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Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer

Sep 17, 2024 04:58PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vimal Mishra as its new Chief Medical Officer.

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Public Meeting Will Discuss Possibly Combining Water Districts

Sep 17, 2024 04:27PM ● By Original Communications

The public is invited to an important community event co-hosted by the Sacramento Suburban Water District and the Del Paso Manor Water District on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to discuss a possible combination of the two water districts.

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Security, Outstanding Loan are CSD Board Topics

Sep 13, 2024 11:14AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Unlike most sparsely attended Rancho Murieta Community Service District Board meetings, the Aug. 21 meeting drew a crowd of about 50.

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St. Vincent De Paul Celebrates 25 Years

Sep 13, 2024 11:02AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

On Aug. 18, parishioners and visitors of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church gathered to celebrate its 25th anniversary as a missionary church affiliated with St. Joseph’s Church in Elk Grove.

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California Connects Neighbors to Create Community, Increase Belonging, Prepare for Disasters

Sep 12, 2024 04:57PM ● By California Volunteers News Release

On Sept. 10, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday announced the Neighbor-to-Neighbor network to strengthen communities and build social connections to better address the loneliness epidemic, disaster preparedness, climate action and local needs.

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Fire Chief Shares Successes

Sep 12, 2024 12:07PM ● By Annie Kerr, photos by Annie Kerr

On Sept. 5, the Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch of North Highlands, Rio Linda and the Sacramento area hosted Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Battalion Chief Scott Perryman as its guest speakers at Brookfield’s Restaurant on Madison Avenue.

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Gallagher Celebrates Passage of 2024 Legislation

Sep 12, 2024 10:44AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) announced Sept. 9 the passage of several critical bills he authored during the 2024 legislative session, which now await the Governor's signature. These bills address key issues such as educational equity, patient rights, economic opportunity, and energy reliability.

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Presidential General Election Update

Sep 11, 2024 02:56PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) has posted the list of Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center locations for the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election on the VRE website at elections.saccounty.gov.

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Guaranteed Income Pilot Applications Opening

Sep 11, 2024 02:51PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) has partnered with United Way California Capital Region for a new Guaranteed Income Pilot called the Family First Economic Support Pilot.

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SAFE Credit Union Back-to-School Drive Successful

Sep 11, 2024 02:45PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union recently participated in a back-to-school supplies and backpack drive benefiting the Sacramento Children’s Home for students in elementary, middle, and high school.

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