SMUD Sponsors Giving Friday at the State Fair

As part of its ongoing community giving efforts, SMUD is sponsoring Giving Friday at the State Fair, an effort to collect needed items for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Read More »

Track and Field Joins MPSF For Indoor Season

Sacramento State will be one of seven schools joining the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) for indoor track and field beginning in 2026-27 season. Read More »

Women and Children Once Homeless Gather to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Amidst the smell of barbecue and the squeals of children laughing, dozens of Sacramento women who have risen from homelessness gathered with their children and reunited with classmates at William Land Park on June 27 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment. Read More »

Emmy Ersdala Competes for Sweden at FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket

UC Davis women's basketball rising sophomore Emmy Ersdala has been named to Team Sweden's roster for the 2026 FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket, the Swedish Basketball Federation announced. Read More »

Sacramento County Welcomes Peak Energy to Metro Air Park

Sacramento County today welcomed Peak Energy to Metro Air Park as the company celebrated the opening of its first commercial manufacturing facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read More »

Six Hornets Named to Preseason All-MAC Team

With just over seven weeks remaining before the opening game of the 2026 season, five members of the Sacramento State football team were named to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC team. Read More »

Coroner Needs Your Help with John Doe Identification

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an unidentified adult male (Coroner Case 26-00572). Read More »

Sacramento County Introducing Staycation Parks Pass

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to experience a summer staycation close to home! Read More »

Match Recap: Republic FC 2 – 1 Rhode Island FC

Republic FC pick up three points at home in the club’s lone July home match. Goals from Kyle Edwards and Meyele Malango were enough to deliver the win against Eastern Conference side Rhode Island FC. Read More »

Nicole Tanoue Wins the 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship

The 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship was held June 27-28 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur women golfers from across the region. Read More »

Carmichael Salutes Glorious Fourth

They came, they praised, they paraded. A thousand patriots, horses, dogs and vehicles last week boosted the Carmichael Elks July 4 parade to honor 250 years of American independence. Read More »

Years of Beer and Cheer

First establishing their business in Sacramento’s K Street Mall, River City Brewing Company owners Steve Cuneo and Beth Ayres-Biro took a leap of faith and relocated to Carmichael in 2016. Read More »

San Juan Unified Updates E-Transportation Guidelines to Support Student Safety

As electric bikes (e-bikes), scooters and other forms of e-transportation become increasingly popular among students, the San Juan Unified Board of Education approved updated guidelines designed to support student and staff safety on school campuses on June 23. Read More »

Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system. Read More »

Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship Crowns 2026 Winners

The 2026 Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship was held Sunday, June 21 at Mather Golf Course under sunny skies and ideal playing conditions. Read More »

Students Honored with Scholarships from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has awarded $207,750 in college scholarships to 245 students, including six from Sacramento County, through its 2026 Member Education Award scholarship program. Read More »

Women’s Basketball Welcomes Erica Adams to Coaching Staff

As UC Davis women's basketball prepares for its transition to the Mountain West Conference, head coach Jennifer Gross has strengthened her staff with the hiring of former Division I student-athlete Erica Adams as an assistant coach. Read More »

Republic FC Winger Pierre Reedy Announces Retirement

Sacramento Republic FC announced on June 29 that midfielder Pierre Reedy has elected to retire from professional soccer. Read More »

County Board Appoints Jacqueline White as Next County Superintendent of Schools

Longtime educational leader selected following planned retirement of Superintendent David Gordon Read More »

Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

As temperatures rise and families look for ways to stay cool, Sacramento County reminds parents and caregivers that water safety should be a top priority throughout the summer months. Read More »

Lora Anguay Named Next SMUD CEO and General Manager

Lora Anguay, a 22-year SMUD veteran and deeply rooted community leader, has been named to succeed Paul Lau as the utility’s chief executive officer and general manager. Read More »

Blooming Beyond Borders

‘Garden of Beauty’ Reimagines Fashion and Body Types Read More »

Keep Your Pets Safe This Fourth of July

For many people, the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate with family, friends and fireworks. For pets, it's often one of the scariest nights of the year. Read More »

United We Prevail

For the bald eagle family I have been documenting for a decade, America’s big anniversary year has been traumatic. Yet, like the nation they symbolize, Mama and Papa Bald have soared above tragedy. Read More »

Legislators Honor Nature Center

Effie Yeaw Nature Center supporters recently gathered for cake and congratulations to mark the facility’s 50th anniversary. The June 18 celebration included presentations from Senator Roger Niello, Assemblyman Josh Hoover and County Supervisor Rich Desmond. Read More »

That’s All for 2026, Folks

An estimated crowd of 2000 applauded Carmichael summer concert series finale on Saturday, June 27. Read More »

Beyond the Books

10 Things to do at the Library This Summer Read More »

Business Comes Out Swinging

When golf fanatic Adam Johnson launched his company 13 year ago, the former bank manager was driving for increased fitness in his beloved sport. Read More »

Latest State Budget Raises Taxes on Californians and Ignores Voter Priorities

As Californians grapple with an affordability crisis touching nearly every aspect of daily life, they deserve a state budget that addresses their struggles. Read More »

Park Shows Rock On

A blockbuster performance by the rock group Wasted Space was last weekend’s penultimate show in the Carmichael Park concert season. The series ends this Saturday (June 27) with a performance by rock big band Hipper than Hip, Read More »

Reign on, Carmichael Parade

Without its civic fireworks display for the second year, Carmichael community patriotism will nevertheless fire up for America’s 250th anniversary on July 4. Read More »

Making Every Beat Count

Metro Fire strengthens the chain of survival with HeartSafe Community initiative Read More »

California State Senate Celebrates the Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week

Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) introduced Senate Resolution 112 to declare the week of June 14 through June 20, 2026, as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week in California. Read More »

Valley Broadcast Legends Scholarship Opportunity

The Valley Broadcast Legends (VBL), an organization comprised primarily of retired broadcasters, photographers and engineers, is pleased to offer two $500 scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in digital media. Read More »

Tabernacle Choir's Hollywood Bowl Centennial Concert Comes to Local Watch Parties

‘A Century of Song. Heard Together.’ Read More »