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Members of MCAA's "Twelfth Night" cast rehearse at the school's outdoor performance
Ten Years Without a Stage: MCAA Pushes for Permanent Performance Venue

Oct 05, 2026 11:55AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts (MCAA) has become one of the region’s most highly recognized high schools, earning awards and national recognition while building its identity around theater, dance, music, photography, graphic design and other arts programs.

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Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts students
Marysville Arts Academy Earns National Recognition

Sep 28, 2026 03:19PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts ranks as the top high school in the Yuba City metropolitan area and among the top 4% of public high schools nationwide in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings.

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Tech Trek 2026 participants
Tech Trek Students Share STEM Experience

Sep 28, 2026 01:41PM ● By MPG Staff

Nine local students who attended the AAUW Tech Trek STEM camp at UC Davis this summer shared their experiences with the American Association of University Women Marysville-Yuba City Branch during a Sept. 19 gathering.

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Gray Avenue Middle School’s Cultural Festival
Gray Avenue Cultural Festival Returns for Second Year

Sep 21, 2026 11:59AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Gray Avenue Middle School brought its Cultural Festival back for a second year Thursday, Sept. 17, filling the school courtyard with food, crafts and performances representing cultures from around the world.

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California Judges Association
Butte, Sutter Courts Honored for Civics Work

Sep 14, 2026 04:58PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Superior courts in Butte and Sutter counties have earned statewide recognition for programs that bring judges, the courts and civics education directly to local students.

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Yuba Water Agency
Yuba Water Launches Watershed Curriculum

Aug 18, 2026 12:57PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba County students can study chemistry through local waterways and learn about flooding through the county's 1986 and 1997 floods under a new K-12 science curriculum developed by local teachers.

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Skylight Renewable Energy
Grants Support Food Bank, 4-H

Aug 11, 2026 09:46AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Two Yuba-Sutter nonprofits will use new grant funding to expand food assistance and youth education programs after receiving a combined $7,500 from Skylight Renewable Energy.

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engineering interns
Sutter County, Yuba City Highlight Internships

Aug 10, 2026 03:26PM ● By MPG Staff

Local government agencies are highlighting opportunities for students and prospective employees to gain hands-on experience in public-sector careers, with Sutter County recognizing its summer engineering interns and Yuba City opening a new SkillBridge internship.

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meals in school
State Secures Long-Term School Meal Funding

Jul 28, 2026 12:08PM ● By MPG Staff

California's Farm to School Program will continue permanently under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, securing ongoing support for school meals made with California-grown ingredients and nutrition education in classrooms.

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culinary training program
Culinary Program Aids English Learners

Jul 28, 2026 09:55AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Adults looking to improve their English while learning practical cooking skills will have an opportunity this fall through a free culinary training program offered by the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools.

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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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Yuba River Endowment scholarship
Yuba River Endowment Awards $102,500 in Scholarships

Apr 20, 2026 03:19PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Yuba River Endowment awarded $102,500 in scholarships for 2026, continuing its annual expansion of support for local students pursuing higher education.

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CalKIDS Partners with CSAC, Connecting 100,000 Students to CalKIDS Scholarships

Mar 31, 2026 11:00AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As California students finalize financial aid applications and college plans this spring, more than 100,000 students have claimed over $50 million in CalKIDS Scholarships in the past six months.

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Community College Students Can Claim CalKIDS Scholarships

Mar 09, 2026 01:41PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

In a significant step toward strengthening college access and affordability, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, announces that CalKIDS, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), and the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C) have launched a coordinated initiative to help eligible community college students access their CalKIDS Scholarships.

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Sacramento Educators Among Statewide Education Grant Recipients

Feb 09, 2026 04:01PM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Education Foundation for California Schools News Release

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a nonprofit created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, awarded 95 grants to teachers in California to support programs that inspire students

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Announces Literacy Moonshot

Jan 26, 2026 04:40PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

Most Expansive Effort in California History to Achieve Reading by Third Grade

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DWR Finalizes Best Practices to Address Subsidence

Jan 26, 2026 04:29PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

Local groundwater agencies are getting a new resource to add to their water management toolkit – the Best Management Practices for Land Subsidence document newly released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).

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Aerospace Museum Awarding Aviation Scholarships

Jan 26, 2026 04:19PM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

Thanks to the generosity of its major donors, the Aerospace Museum of California is proud to announce the return of its Private Pilot License (PPL) Scholarship Program.

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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Athletics Director Rocko DeLuca’s High Fives

Oct 21, 2025 11:45AM ● By UC Davis Athletics

Caden Pinnick racks up weekly awards following a performance against No. 14 Northern Arizona that earned No. 6 UC Davis football a victory on homecoming.

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Sacramento State’s Enrollment Continues to Climb

Oct 21, 2025 10:03AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

California State University, Sacramento’s (Sacramento State) enrollment continues to climb with record numbers despite significant challenges at the state and federal levels.

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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

Sep 22, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week.

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Sign Up for School Pesticide Notifications

Sep 09, 2025 04:37PM ● By California Safe Schools News Release

California Safe Schools, a nonprofit organization dedicated to children's environmental health and safety, reminds parents, guardians, teachers and school staff at all California K-12 public schools and childcare centers to file the Right to Know Pesticide Use Notification form at the start of the school year.

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Automotive Services Technician Class
Saving Thousands, Earning Credits

Aug 15, 2025 12:12PM ● By Sierra College News Release

How Sierra College’s Dual Enrollment Transforms High School Education

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Two Community Partners Receive Gold in Education Recognition from PCOE

Jul 16, 2025 11:37AM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) proudly recognizes the invaluable contributions of community and business partners through its “Gold in Education Partner Recognition Program.”

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Children Learning
Placer County Education Specialist Certification Approved

Jun 16, 2025 01:48PM ● By Placer County Office of Education New Release

Placer County Office of Education launches inclusive, play-based credential program to support Calif.'s youngest learners.

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Fire Safety and Firefighters
Auburn Wildfire Preparedness Expo on June 21

Jun 13, 2025 01:56PM ● By Placer County News Release

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with wildfire safety experts, explore local resources and enjoy a fun, informative day with the family.

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Bus Stop
Placer Continues Free Rides for Sierra College Students

Jun 12, 2025 08:48AM ● By Placer County News Release

On Tuesday, the Placer County Board of Supervisors authorized the county’s director of public works to execute a reimbursement agreement with the Sierra Joint Community College District.

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Teachers and Students
2025 Placer County School Employees of the Year Announced

Jun 03, 2025 03:06PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Honors Nine Classified Staff

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2025 Placer County Teachers of the Year Announced

Jun 02, 2025 04:10PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Honors Three Exemplary Teachers

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2025 Placer County School Counselor of the Year Announced

Jun 02, 2025 03:48PM ● By Placer County News Release

Rachel Burkett from Loomis Union School District Honored by Placer County Superintendent of Schools

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Kids at a museum
Free History All Summer!

Jun 02, 2025 03:12PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Museums Announces Heritage Trail Tour Dates

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Little girl smiling in a school classroom
Data Shows Slowing Decline in Overall School Enrollment

May 28, 2025 04:56PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

On May 21, the California Department of Education released 2024 to 2025 school enrollment data on DataQuest (https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/), showing that the decline in public school enrollment has begun to slow.

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Students from Wheatland Union High School point to teacher and wrestler Olumide Coker (center) during a recent field trip.
Wrestling with Purpose

May 23, 2025 03:50PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Student vs. Master Showdown to Raise Funds for Special Education at Wheatland High

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