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Aggie Square Ribbon Cutting Held

05/02/2025

On May 2, a ribbon cutting celebrated the completion of the first phase of the $1 billion UC Davios Aggie Square project in the Oak Park neighborhood in Sacramento.

Covered California Pushes for Better Health Care as Federal Spending Cuts Loom

05/01/2025

Faced with potential federal spending cuts that threaten health coverage and falling childhood vaccination rates, Monica Soni, the chief medical officer of Covered California, has a lot on her plate — and on her mind.

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Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Lease Approved

On April 22, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a significant step forward in the creation of a new Mental Health Rehabilitation Center for adults.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week Is Here

Spring is in the air and so are mosquitoes! The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announces California Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week, April 13-19.

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Can Drink-Spiking Test Kits Make a Dent in Sacramento’s Roofie Problem?

By Finneas Brumbaugh and Alyssa Earnest Alexis Smart, a philosophy student who used to work as a bartender, was in downtown Sacramento when a friend...

Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent logo LOCAL NEWS
Drain After Rain to Prevent Mosquitoes

The recent rain has left behind stagnant water. Since temperatures are expected to increase over the next few days, this can create the perfect combination for mosquitoes to breed, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District on Feb. …

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$2.5 Million Approved for Permanent Housing

The Board of Supervisors approved allocating $2.5 million in Mental Health Services Act funds through its partnership with Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency and project sponsor Hope Cooperative for a permanent supportive housing project at Auburn Oaks.

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Sac County Sheriffs End Response to Non-Criminal Mental Health Calls

Department Cites Court Ruling and Safety Concerns for policy change 

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Local Teens Collect 1,200 Valentines for Shriners Hospital Kids

El DORADO HILLS – Two high school students have found a way to give back to young patients and their families at Shriners Hospital this Valentine’s Day. NorCal Gift From the Heart Foundation’s second annual Valentine’s Day Drive is underway, …

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