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Black History Month events in Sacramento
Art shows, historical demonstrations, festivals, and more come to Sacramento for Black History Month.
January 31, 2024 03:51 PM
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Madeline Ewing
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UC Davis launches center for alternative meats
The new center aims to advance the accessibility and sustainability of alternative meats + plant-based protein sources.
January 11, 2024
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Drinks, drag, and a book fair in Sacramento
We went to a 21+ book fair in Sacramento, and it was exactly what we needed.
December 10, 2023
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Donate hygiene products for unhoused families in Sacramento
Sacramento City Unified is running a donation drive to supply unhoused families and students with much-needed hygiene products.
December 6, 2023
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Madeline Ewing
Two faux skeletons lay side-by-side surrounded by candles and old photographs for a Dia de los Muertos altar.
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Souls of the City returns to Old Sacramento
Experience hands-on traditions and festivities of Dia de los Muertos.
October 17, 2023
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Sacramento History Center honored for short film series
Untold Sacramento stories of John Sutter, Nathaniel Colley, and more.
July 18, 2023
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Plan your next museum day with these Sacramento museums
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or science fan, these museums in Sacramento have it all.
June 29, 2023
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15 school districts around Sacramento
From Elk Grove to Natomas, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the school districts in the City of Trees.
May 12, 2023
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How to submit to our 2023 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special SACtoday contest.
March 30, 2023
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A career in tech is calling (and this program can help) 💻
With a variety of virtual + in-person courses, Flatiron School is designed to help Sacramentans prepare for a career in tech.
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How Rochester can prep your high school student for college ✏️
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