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 »

Volunteer Award Nominations Now Open

The Sacramento County Adult and Aging Commission is now taking applications for its “5 Over 50” Volunteer Award. Read More »

Supporting Dry January Goals

As the new year begins, Sacramento County is highlighting the importance of a healthy start by recognizing January as Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. Read More »

Sacramento Perch Returned to Namesake City, County

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has returned California’s only native sunfish, the Sacramento perch, to its namesake city and county, recently stocking 3,000 mostly juvenile fish into a pond at Granite Regional Park to create a unique urban fishing opportunity. Read More »

Sacramento Life Center Receives Grant to Support Low-Income Pregnant Women

The Sacramento Life Center is proud to announce the receipt of a generous $20,000 grant from The Kelly Foundation to further its mission of supporting low-income pregnant women and families in the Sacramento area. Read More »

SMF Secures Loan for Growth

The Build America Bureau has officially executed a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan with Sacramento International Airport (SMF), marking the first time funding for an airport project has been secured under the program. Read More »

California’s Tax Filing Season Begun

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) kicked off the 2025 tax filing season on Jan. 7 by providing taxpayers with vital information regarding cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing and making payments electronically. Read More »

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Human Trafficking is more prevalent than you think. Every two minutes, a child is trafficked or sexually exploited in the United States. The average age of exploitation is 12 to 15 years old. Read More »

Soroptimists Give Holiday Joy to Veterans

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River recently completed its annual “mission” to fill and deliver holiday stockings to 120 female veterans receiving treatment at the VA Northern California Healthcare System (NCHCS). Read More »

Gregg Fishman elected SMUD Board President

SMUD’s Board of Directors elected Director Gregg Fishman as president of the board. His term as president runs from January through December. Read More »

Salmon Success in River

Within weeks following completion of a $1.7-million Water Forum project in October, giant Chinook were spawning in new gravel beds. The 2024 effort to aid the endangered species centered on River Bend Park (Rancho Cordova) and William B. Pond Park (Carmichael). Read More »

Organ Music Alive and Well in Sacramento

Chuck Shumate of Carmichael Elks Lodge Number 2103 and Dan Baldassari of Sacramento Elks Lodge Number 6 are unique among musicians who have mastered the complex art of playing the organ. Read More »

When Losing is Still Winning

Rio Linda Hogh School alumnus and former Sacramento State Hornet Cam Skattebo gave 110% in the Sun Devils' 39-31 College Football Playoff loss to the Texas Longhorns in the Peach Bowl on New Year's Eve. Read More »

River Cats Announce 2025 Promotions

Fans will be sure to find plenty of fun and new surprises at Sutter Health Park next season as the Sacramento River Cats, proud affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are excited to share the first half of their 2025 promotions schedule while also announcing single game tickets on sale for games through July 3. Read More »

Hornet Sophomore Picked in MLS Draft

A spectacular sophomore season has translated into a ticket to the next level for Sacramento State sophomore forward Donovan Sessoms, who was selected with the first pick of the third round (No. 61 overall) by expansion side San Diego FC in the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft on Dec. 20. Read More »

Athletics’ President Resigns

Dave Kaval, President of the Athletics for the past eight years, announced today that he is resigning to pursue new business opportunities in California. His last day with the team, which is in the process of building a new ballpark in Las Vegas, was Dec. 31, 2024. Read More »

Athletics Add Infielder Gio Urshela

The Athletics agreed to terms with infielder Gio Urshela on a one-year contract for the 2025 season, the club announced on Dec. 22. Read More »

CHP Highlights New Laws for 2025

As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below took effect on Jan. 1. Read More »

Handyperson Exemption Increases to $1,000

A new law will raise the threshold for work requiring a contractor’s license from $500 to $1,000. Read More »

Expanding Two Behavioral Health Service Programs

Sacramento County is kicking off the new year by expanding two Behavioral Health Service programs, combining Access and Substance Use Prevention Treatment (SUPT) services to streamline care, address critical needs and enhance the health and safety of our community. Read More »

Stand Against Hunger Raises Nearly $630K for Food Banks

Annual Programs supported by generous community members along with Wells Fargo, Ashley Law, Bayside Church and Northwest Exteriors Read More »