Local Rotarians Aid Fire Evacuees

When Folsom residents Chuck and Conni Thompson recently requested help collecting supplies for L.A. area fire evacuees, members of Rotarian District 5180 rallied with overwhelming support Read More »

Monster Jam is Back in Sacramento

Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at Golden 1 Center from Jan. 24 to 26. Read More »

Hornet Named Gymnast of the Week

Sacramento State gymnast Kara Houghton was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Gymnast of the Week, it was announced on Jan. 7. The honor was the first for Houghton during her career. Read More »

River Cats Conducting National Anthem Auditions

The opening of every ballgame starts with the National Anthem, and the Sacramento River Cats want to give you the chance to perform. The River Cats have announced their National Anthem auditions for the 2025 baseball season will take place at Sutter Health Park on Sunday, Feb. 16. Read More »

Hornet Softball Releases 2025 Schedule

Sacramento State Softball’s 12th-year head coach Lori Perez announced the team's 2025 schedule, which is comprised of 50 games, including 27 at Shea Stadium. Read More »

Athletics Season Tickets Sell Out

Ahead of their temporary move to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for the next three seasons, the Athletics got a taste of the passion from sports fans in the area while attending a Sacramento Kings game just down the road at Golden 1 Center. Read More »

Supervisor Chair, Vice-Chair Elected for 2025

The annual vote to elect a new chair and a new vice-chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Read More »

California Continues to Prioritize Young Children

2025-2026 Budget Highlights Initiatives for All California Kids Read More »

SacRT Awarded Grant to Fund Construction of New Light Rail Station

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Jan. 10 that Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has been award $9.5 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. Read More »

Nonstop Flights to Anchorage Offered

Beginning June 14, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) will offer a new seasonal nonstop flight to Anchorage, Alaska with Alaska Airlines. This marks the first-ever nonstop service from Sacramento to the State of Alaska in the airport’s history. Read More »

SAFE Sponsors 'Bigs and Littles' at the Ballet

Matches from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area experienced the magic of Sacramento Ballet’s Nutcracker by invitation of SAFE Credit Union this holiday season. Read More »

UC Davis Tallies Record Enrollment Numbers

The University of California, Davis, released systemwide enrollment statistics on Jan. 7. Read More »

United States Population Exceeds 340 Million

The U.S. Census Bureau projected the U.S. population would reach 341,145,670 at midnight EST, on Jan. 1, 2025. This represents an increase of 2,640,171 (0.78%) from Jan. 1, 2024, and an increase of 9,696,329 (2.93%) from Census Day (April 1) 2020. Read More »

SAFE Accepting Applications for Grant to Support Financial Literacy

SAFE Credit Union will grant $20,000 to a Sacramento-region nonprofit offering financial literacy programs to help people gain the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to build solid financial futures. Read More »

Sacramento State Opens New Art Studio Lab

Sacramento State University’s new Art Studio Lab is officially open and will begin welcoming students for classes for the spring 2025 semester. Read More »

CHP Swears in Over 100 New Officers to Serve Statewide

More than 100 new officers officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Jan. 17 during a swearing-in ceremony that marked a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state. Read More »

Navy Week Program Sets Sail for Sacramento

The U.S. Navy’s Navy Week Sacramento takes place March 17 to March 23. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Sacramento Navy Week will bring 50 to 75 sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events and service projects. Read More »

CalPERS Commits Billions to Climate Solutions

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) recently announced it has committed more than $53 billion toward investing in climate solutions as part of a growing global transition toward a low-carbon economy. Read More »

$2.7M Awarded for Community Development Projects

Sacramento County will receive $2,718,235 as part of a historic $100 million awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to communities across 15 states. Read More »

Big Brother to the Brides

A lone male in an exquisite bubble of femininity at the Bride to Be Couture salon in Carmichael, Anthony Poulos gets an earful of girl talk. He sees up to 50 brides a week. His staff includes 27 young women. Read More »

California Highway Patrol Deploys Special Response Team to Southern California Wildfire Zone

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has deployed a Special Response Team (SRT) to support local law enforcement and protect communities impacted by the devastating Southern California wildfires. Read More »

Stop Stigma Sacramento: Overcoming Seasonal Slumps

Stop Stigma Sacramento, an initiative funded by Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services, is stepping in to share some uplifting strategies to feel your best this winter, both mentally and physically. Read More »

Racial Profiling Report Released

On Dec. 31, The California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board announced the release of its annual report on police stops across California. Read More »

Governor Newsom and California Museum Induct 18th Class of California Hall of Fame

On Dec. 19, Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Museum inducted the 18th class of the California Hall of Fame, consisting of trailblazers in athletics, civil rights, culinary arts, entertainment and more. Read More »

Tdap Vaccination Urged as Whooping Cough Increases

California is experiencing an increase in cases of whooping cough (also known as pertussis), a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be spread though coughing and can cause severe illness, especially in infants. Read More »

San Juan Board of Education Welcomes New Members

Avey Becomes President Read More »

Sac Republic FC Names New Coach

Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) announced that Neill Collins has been named as the Indomitable Club’s fifth head coach and is set to lead the club beginning with the 2025 season. Read More »

Hornet Jaiteh Comes Up Roses in Portland

Sacramento State junior forward Fatoumata Jaiteh parlayed a career afternoon against Portland State in the team’s Big Sky Conference opener into league co-player of the week honors on Tuesday, Jan. 4, the conference office announced. Read More »

Athletics Make Themselves at Home

As Major League Baseball’s Athletics prepare to begin their temporary relocation to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for at least the next three seasons, manager Mark Kotsay and some of the club’s top players spent some time getting to know their new community. Read More »

ARC’s Cleland Named Cross Country Coach of the Year

The California Community College Athletic Association announced their selections for this year's 2025 Head Cross Country Coaches of the Year and American River College’s own Melanie Cleland was named the Head Women's Coach of the Year. Read More »

Donate Formalwear to Library’s Annual Prom Drive

Ready to retire formal wear collecting dust in your closet? Give your glam a new home. Starting Jan. 21, Sacramento Public Library will accept donations of jackets, ties, dresses, shoes and accessories for its annual Prom Drive. Read More »

Shape Sac County's Economic Future Together

Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development (OED) invites residents, business owners and stakeholders to participate in shaping the county’s updated Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP)​. Read More »