Age, Disability-Friendly Action Plan Launched

Sacramento County is taking a significant step toward ensuring a more livable and accessible future for its aging and disabled residents. Read More »

Sac Pro Sport Venues Promote Sustainability

On Feb. 25, the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park announced a new multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership with Kimberly-Clark Professional™. Read More »

Sacramento Kings Working to Enhance Accessibility

On Feb. 24, the Sacramento Kings in collaboration with Ticketmaster and OneCourt announced an innovative way for blind and low vision fans to experience live basketball action at Golden 1 Center. Read More »

Aggie Earns Player of The Week Honor

UC Davis sophomore Mika Ikemori was named Big West Player of the Week, the conference announced on Feb. 26. Read More »

Sac State Women’s Tennis Adds International Talent

Cami Maldonado Gutierrez, ranked as one of the top 10 juniors in her home country of Mexico, has committed to join the Sacramento State women's tennis team Head Coach Sophie Breault announced on Feb. 21. Read More »

Hornet Nets Pitcher of the Week Award

Fresh off a performance that earned him his first victory of the season, senior right-hander Evan Gibbons was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pitcher of the Week on Monday, Feb. 24. Read More »

UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). Read More »

California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon. Read More »

California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Read More »

The Big Idaho Potato Truck is Rolling into Sacramento’s Mardi Gras Fun

Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in spud-tacular style! The iconic Big Idaho Potato Truck is rolling into the heart of Sacramento for the Broadway Festival Parade, adding extra fun to the festivities with the world-famous big Idaho potato. Read More »

Public Hearing on Potential Reorganization of SSWD and DPMWD

The Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) will host a public hearing on the proposed reorganization of the Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) and Del Paso Manor Water District (DPMWD) on Wednesday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m. Read More »

You Can Prevent Teen Dating Violence

Romantic relationships between teenagers are incredibly complicated. The undertaking of a relationship very often requires more maturity than most teens have developed. Read More »

Mental Health Help Available 24/7

In the heart of Sacramento County, a team of compassionate professionals is reshaping the way that mental health crises are addressed. Read More »

Aggie Earns Pitcher of the Week Award

UC Davis senior right-hander Noel Valdez held Gonzaga scoreless for six innings in the Aggies' 3-1 win on Feb. 15 and was honored with the season's first Big West Pitcher of the Week award, the conference announced on Feb. 17. Read More »

Sac State Mourns the Passing of Longtime Gymnastics Coach

Sacramento State University is saddened to announce the passing of former Hornet gymnastics coach Randy Solorio following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 63 years old. Read More »

River Cats Announce 2025 Coaching Staff

The Sacramento River Cats, proud Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced their full coaching staff for the 2025 campaign. Read More »

Curling Comes to Sacramento Region

Wine Country Curling Club is excited to once again host our annual Barrel Bonspiel at Skatetown Ice in Roseville from March 14 to March 16. Read More »

Sacramento Native Returns to Homeport Following Navy Deployment

A Sacramento native is returning to San Diego from a seven-month deployment serving aboard USS Stockdale, a U.S. Navy warship that recently conducted operations in the Middle East. Read More »

Carmichael Native Presents Awards to Sailors

On Feb. 4, Capt. Robert "Seph" Coats from Carmichael presented awards to the U.S. Navy Band musicians serving at the Washington Navy Yard. Read More »

San Juan Unified Seeks Curriculum Committee Members

Applications for San Juan Unified’s Curriculum Adoption Committees are open now through March 3 for parents/guardians, staff and community members. Read More »

Breakfast for the Birds

Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s popular Bird and Breakfast fundraiser has for almost 40 years proven that there’s more to ornithology than ogling birds. Read More »

Button Up

The Californian Button Society will bring its potpourri expo back to Carmichael on March 8. Read More »

Companion Set to Help Vet

A 45-pound (and growing fast) bundle of canine comfort has brought new confidence to Major Abri Green. Read More »

Drumming Up History

Musician and community activist Martin Ross marked Black History Month (February) with a presentation detailing the evolution of Black percussion at Carmichael’s Albert Schweitzer Elementary School. Read More »

Sac State Recognized for High Research Activity

Sacramento State University has joined a prestigious group of universities across the country that boast a significant commitment to research and scholarly activities. Read More »

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. 20. Read More »

Commemorating 175 Years of Service

​​​​​​This year marks a significant milestone in the history of Sacramento County as it celebrates its 175th anniversary, also known as its demisemiseptcentennial. Read More »

Chamber Champions Honored

The Carmichael Chamber of Commerce recently named top community achievers for 2025. Read More »

Remembering Delores ‘Dolly’ M. ‘Dee’ Rouse-Huth

Delores “Dolly” M. “Dee” Rouse-Huth might have been flattered by the reference to the famous Cole Porter tune to describe the remarkable life she lived. Read More »

$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. Read More »

Running for Cancer Research

On April 21, Maria Amparo Haynes of Elk Grove is running to defy cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 129th Boston Marathon. Read More »

Hornet Freshman Named Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

On Feb. 12, Hornet freshman Gur Libal was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week after leading the Hornets to a 3-1 record over the previous week. Read More »

Pranyte Named Women’s Player of the Week

An undefeated record and a historic team victory for the Sacramento State women's tennis team helped lift freshman Emilija Pranyte to Big Sky Conference Player of the Week Read More »

Athletics Storming into Spring Training

There was a different energy as Athletics pitchers and catchers took the field at Mesa Arizona’s Hohokam Stadium on Feb. 12 for the first day of spring training, one that has not been felt around these parts in quite some time. Read More »

Bike and Pedestrian Safety Grant Awarded to County

Thanks to a new $188,000 grant awarded to the Prevention and Early Intervention Department at the Sacramento County Office of Education by the California Office of Traffic Safety, students at seven middle school campuses across Sacramento County will lead program activities to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety. Read More »