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Sacramento Superior Court Judges Accept Statewide Outreach Challenge to Connect with Students

Aug 17, 2026 12:59PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento County teachers who are interested in bringing civics to their K-12 classrooms this school year are invited to connect with the Sacramento Superior Court.

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School Year
New School Year Sees SCOE Focused on Literacy, Student Success

Aug 17, 2026 12:49PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Training Focuses Staff on Culture and Collective Responsibility

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SCOE Chief Administrator, Human Resources
Will Pope Named SCOE Chief Administrator, Human Resources

Aug 17, 2026 12:26PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Experienced Human Resources and School-Site Administrator Joins SCOE

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Home is More Than a House: How One Family Changed Lives Through Foster Care

Aug 11, 2026 11:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

What is home? For many of us, we will say an address or point to a neighborhood on a map.

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Destination Aviation Takes Flight

Aug 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

California Capital Airshow connects local students with aviation professionals, hands-on experiences and career opportunities

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CARE Program Teacher Lisa Saenz Named SCOE Teacher of the Year
CARE Program Teacher Lisa Saenz Named SCOE Teacher of the Year

Aug 10, 2026 10:58AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Teachers play a vital role in helping students learn, grow and thrive. Through expertise, creativity, resilience and compassion, they create safe and inclusive learning environments where students feel connected, valued and empowered to succeed.

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Elk Grove High Class of 1981 Celebrates 45th

Aug 04, 2026 04:20PM ● By Christina Wagner

Elk Grove High School’s Awesome Class of 1981 recently enjoyed its 45-year reunion. Festivities commenced the morning of Friday, July 24 with a golf tournament at Wildhawk Golf Course in Sacramento, followed by a casual evening of food and drink at Dust Bowl Brewery in Elk Grove.

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Car & Art Show Brings Community Onto Golf Course

Aug 04, 2026 02:49PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

For the first time in several years, the Rancho Murieta Country Club used its golf course as the setting for a community event, holding its Car & Art Show July 25.

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Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools Statement Regarding Sacramento City Unified School District

Aug 03, 2026 09:29AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Today, Fiscal Advisor Luz Cázares appointed by the Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools to support the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) has acted to rescind the SCUSD Board’s action on July 30 to approve an agreement between SCUSD and the Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA).

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Sacramento County Board of Education selected its officers
Board Elects 2026-27 Officers, Welcomes New Trustees

Jul 27, 2026 12:27PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Newly Elected Trustees, Re-Elected Incumbent to Serve Four-Year Terms

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Free cake and ice cream served by volunteers at California Admission Day
Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Jul 21, 2026 03:46PM ● By California State Capitol Volunteer Association News Release

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat.

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Erin Clancey welcomed as New Executive Director at the California Museum
California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By The California Museum News Release

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director.

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Students Recieve Scholarship by SARTA to Attend Summer Theatre Camp

Jul 14, 2026 02:01PM ● By SARTA News Press Release

SARTA has distributed $1,200 in Youth Education Scholarship (YES) funds to six students to attend Summer Theatre Camps.

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Students Honored with Scholarships from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Jul 06, 2026 03:37PM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has awarded $207,750 in college scholarships to 245 students, including six from Sacramento County, through its 2026 Member Education Award scholarship program.

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County Superintendent of Schools
County Board Appoints Jacqueline White as Next County Superintendent of Schools

Jul 06, 2026 01:51PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Longtime educational leader selected following planned retirement of Superintendent David Gordon

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Valley Broadcast Legends Scholarship Opportunity

Jun 22, 2026 01:48PM ● By Valley Broadcast Legends News Release

The Valley Broadcast Legends (VBL), an organization comprised primarily of retired broadcasters, photographers and engineers, is pleased to offer two $500 scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in digital media.

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RydeFreeRT Cards
RydeFreeRT Cards for 2026-27 School Year Now Available

Jun 15, 2026 01:02PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) announced June 9 that new RydeFreeRT cards, valid June 1, through June 30, 2027, are now available for students and youth across the Sacramento region.

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Ceremonies Honor Veterans and Fallen Service Members

Jun 11, 2026 11:37AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Three Memorial Day weekend events in Rancho Murieta honored fallen service members, supported veterans in need and paid tribute to the American flag.

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Beep Beep Fun Run Tops Goal, Raises More Than $35,000 for PTA

Jun 11, 2026 11:07AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

More than 360 Cosumnes River Elementary School students hit the grass running May 1 as the school’s annual Beep Beep Fun Run raised $35,615 for programs, supplies and activities that benefit students throughout the year.

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Metal Supermarkets Expands Trade School Scholarship Program

Jun 01, 2026 12:16PM ● By MPG Staff

Awards $20,000 to Eight Students

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Nearly Half of High School Students Eligible for CalKIDS Scholarships

May 27, 2026 08:42AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As high school seniors across Sacramento County make college and career decisions ahead of graduation, CalKIDS is encouraging students and families to check whether scholarship funds have already been set aside in their names.

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ETC Grants Support Arts Programs at Three Schools

May 20, 2026 11:29AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Entertainment Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) continued its support of arts education on May 13 by presenting $1,000 grants to three local schools to help fund theater productions, costumes, equipment and other arts-related needs.

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Garden Club’s Plant Sale Extravaganza Blooms

May 20, 2026 11:21AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The annual River Valley Garden Club Plant Sale Extravaganza drew a steady stream of shoppers to the Rancho Murieta Association parking lot on May 9, with organizers calling the fundraiser a major success for both the club and the community.

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Mai Vang’s Bid for Congress

May 06, 2026 12:01PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Candidate Highlights Priorities for District 7 Campaign

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Learning at Wildfire Preparedness Day

May 06, 2026 11:49AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Families – especially young children – turn out for big fire trucks and tractors and promotional handouts during the annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day hosted May 2 by Sacramento County and the Rancho Murieta Regional Fire Safe Council in the Tractor Supply parking lot.

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Kids Fishing Day Reels in Families, Fun at Lake Clementia

May 06, 2026 11:30AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Young anglers lined the shore of Lake Clementia under overcast skies as the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta hosted its annual Joe Mazzoni Sr. Memorial Kids Fishing Day, a community tradition that continues to draw families and volunteers together.

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School Teacher–Leader Career Fair
2026 Education Career Fair Set for May 2

Apr 22, 2026 08:37AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

More Than Two Dozen Districts and Charters Participating

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Learning Conference
SCOE Hosts Fourth Annual Early Learning Conference

Apr 13, 2026 11:29AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

‘Belonging by Design, Powered by STEAM’

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No Kings Protests Draw Turnout in Rancho Murieta, Wilton

Apr 08, 2026 11:49AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

As part of a nationwide day of protest that drew an estimated 8 million participants, residents in Rancho Murieta and Wilton took to local intersections March 28 to make their voices heard.

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Garden Club Dives into Vernal Pools

Apr 08, 2026 11:30AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

From fairy shrimp to fishing poles, nature took center stage at the River Valley Garden Club’s March 24 meeting, as members heard a vivid presentation on California’s vernal pools and presented a $500 grant to support the Kiwanis Club’s annual Kids Fishing Day at Lake Clementia.

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Spring Into Giving: Women’s Club Combines Bingo, Charity

Apr 08, 2026 11:25AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Women’s Club hosted its second annual Spring into Giving Bingo on March 25 at the Rancho Murieta Country Club, blending bingo, lunch and charitable giving in support of the Sacramento-based Wellspring Women’s Center.

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History Day Showcases Research and Creativity
SCOE History Day Showcases Research and Creativity

Mar 30, 2026 01:57PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Through performances, artistic displays, documentaries, podcasts and websites, 264 students brought history to life during Sacramento County History Day on March 7 at California State University, Sacramento.

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Senior Banners Return to Rancho Murieta Parkways

Mar 25, 2026 01:10PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Banners honoring Rancho Murieta’s graduating high school seniors are once again lining Murieta Parkway North and South, transforming the community’s main thoroughfares into a rolling celebration of local students.

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Family Fun & Playfest Free Fair
Free Fair to Connect Families to Early Learning Options

Mar 23, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) invites families to explore these early learning options at its third annual Family Fun & Playfest, which will showcase 50 early learning programs and 30 community organizations, offering education, health, and wellness information to parents.

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Sock-Hop Theme Highlights Elementary Dance

Mar 11, 2026 12:52PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A classic 1950s sock-hop theme brought poodle skirts, ponytails and plenty of laughter to the annual Daughters & Dates Dance hosted by the Cosumnes River Elementary School PTA.

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