Messenger Publishing Group

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High School Students Learn to Lead the Animal Science Industry | The Gridley News Twenty students gathered on the Kansas State University campus in early June to gain livestock industry knowledge and develop leadership skills. Take a look: gridleyherald.com/2024/07/08/497…

Gridley Resident Goes Home with $660,000 Jackpot at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | The Gridley News Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain had an exceptional jackpot won by a lucky Gridley resident! gridleyherald.com/2024/07/08/497…

New Fiscal Year, New Budget | The Gridley News the Gridley City Council voted to approve the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Read More: gridleyherald.com/2024/07/08/497…

Lions Learn Lessons in 7v7 Matchups | The Gridley News The Live Oak and Gridley Football Team spent time playing in 7v7 matchups. Take a look: gridleyherald.com/2024/07/08/497…

Bats in the Library! | The Gridley News Many things can be found inside a library waiting to be discovered behind the covers of books, but last Friday, June 28, there were bats in the library! Check it out: gridleyherald.com/2024/07/08/497…

Christian Life Offers Family Fun to Community | The Gridley News Community members and families gathered at Christian Life Assembly. Church member, shares that activities will be organized for Friday, July 26 and Friday, August 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. gridleyherald.com/2024/07/08/497…

Live Oak 8-10 Softball Advances to Shasta Section Championship | The Gridley News The Live Oak Little League 8-10 Softball team reached the finals of the 2024 California Shasta Section All-Star Tournament. gridleyherald.com/2024/07/08/497…

The National Weather Service has extended its Excessive Heat Warning through Friday, July 12. Cooling center locations, days and times are listed below. Read More saccounty.gov/news/latest-ne…

2024 Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame Honorees Announced | Rancho Cordova Independent The annual induction ceremony takes place 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Rancho Cordova City Hall. The class includes athletes, coaches and a Rancho Cordova sports advocate. ranchocordovaindependent.com/2024/07/09/497…

Hot, Hot Fourth | Rancho Cordova Independent Brutal heat beat down on the Rancho Cordova Fourth of July activities last week but even the sizzling temperatures failed to put a damper on the largest community party of the year! ranchocordovaindependent.com/2024/07/09/497…

River City High School Student Named Metropolitan League MVP | West Sacramento News-Ledger Sydney Eisberg, the first female athlete from River City High School’s Water Polo program to be named Metropolitan League’s Most Valuable Player (MVP)! westsacramentonewsledger.com/2024/07/09/497…

Assessor Wynn Releases Property Assessment Roll | Rancho Cordova Independent Sacramento County Assessor Christina Wynn announced that the annual assessment roll reached a new record high of nearly $243 billion, a 5.18% increase over last year. ranchocordovaindependent.com/2024/07/09/497…

Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health | Rancho Cordova Independent The California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to protect themselves from air pollutants. ranchocordovaindependent.com/2024/07/09/497…

A Humble Armenian American Bakes at Elite Bakery Cafe | Carmichael Times Close to the intersection with Walnut Avenue there is a bakery and café with Armenian roots that offers a variety of treats with a focus on American tastes. Take a look: carmichaeltimes.com/2024/07/09/497…

Experienced Resident to Fill Commission Vacancy | West Sacramento News-Ledger The Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure Commission (TMI) has a new sitting member. Read all about it: westsacramentonewsledger.com/2024/07/09/497…

Dangerous Heatwave Continues | Rancho Cordova Independent On July 5 Governor Gavin Newsom urged Californians to take precautions and directed an all-hands response to the heatwave by state government. ranchocordovaindependent.com/2024/07/09/497…

Patriotism Strong at Parade for July 4 | Carmichael Times Surviving one of the hottest July 4 processions in recent history, hundreds of patriots, horses, dogs and vehicles last week made the two-mile trek down Fair Oaks Boulevard! carmichaeltimes.com/2024/07/09/497…

City Council Candidate Filing Appointments Available | Citrus Heights Messenger Are you interested in running for City Council? The next General Municipal Election for the City of Citrus Heights will be held on Nov. 5 for two City Council seats. citrusheightsmessenger.com/2024/07/09/497…

California Capital Airshow Returns with Dazzling Night Show | Rancho Cordova Independent The 18th annual California Capital Airshow runs from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at Mather Airport in Sacramento. ranchocordovaindependent.com/2024/07/09/497…