Sustainable Business Awards and Resource Expo

The Sacramento County Office of Economic Development's Business Environmental Resource Center will recognize local businesses advancing sustainability and environmental stewardship during the Sustainable Business Awards and Resource Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mack Powell Event Center in Sacramento. Read More »

DPR Releases Final Findings from State-Funded Fumigant Alternatives Study

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released the fourth and final component of a multi-part study exploring alternatives to fumigant pesticides. Read More »

Republic FC Signs Experienced Attacker Alfredo Midence

Republic FC announced the club has signed attacker Alfredo Midence (pronunciation: mee-DEHN-say) through the end of the 2026 season. Read More »

Trenton Stuart Birdies His Way to Sacramento County Men’s Amateur Title

Trenton Stuart closed with a flourish, sinking a birdie on the 18th hole to seal the 2026 Sacramento County Men's Amateur Championship at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course on July 11-12. Read More »

New Rooster Ordinance Supports Animal Welfare and Public Safety

In July, Sacramento County's updated Crowing Fowl Ordinance will provide clearer standards for keeping roosters in unincorporated Sacramento County while strengthening protections for both animals and the community. Read More »

Women’s Basketball Completes Coaching Staff with Addition of Teanusha Robinson

Teaunsha “Tee” Robinson, who spent the 2025-26 season as an assistant coach and director of player development at Delaware State, has been named an assistant coach with the Sacramento State women’s basketball program, Head Coach Aaron Kallhoff announced July 21. Read More »

CHP Awards More Than $41 Million to Combat Impaired Driving Across California

Funding supports enforcement, education and forensic testing statewide Read More »

Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat. Read More »

California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director. Read More »

Sacramento History Museum to Present First-Time Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

From Victorian to Vanity Fair, The Sacramento History Museum is getting all dolled up for a Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show Read More »

Trauma Prevention Program Honored by San Juan Unified School District

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan’s Trauma Prevention Program was recently honored with San Juan Unified School District’s Most Valued Partner (MVP) award in recognition of its commitment to student safety, injury prevention and family wellness during the 2025-2026 school year. Read More »

Wheelchairs, Medical Equipment for Veterans

The Veterans of All Wars in West Sacramento have a growing supply of medical equipment including wheelchairs, crutches and walkers available to veterans and their families across the greater Sacramento region. Read More »

Making Affordability Work: How Builder Incentives Help Buyers Get into New Homes

Ask prospective homebuyers about the biggest challenge they face today, and you’ll probably hear the same answer: affordability. Read More »

Sacramento Suburban Water District Opens Vacant Buildings for Rare Firefighter Training Before Demolition

Sacramento Metro Fire crews conduct realistic search-and-rescue, smoke-filled training, roof ventilation and emergency response operations Read More »

SMF Seeks Public Input to Shape Next 20 Years of Growth

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has launched a public survey as part of its Airport Master Plan update, inviting travelers, residents and community members to share their priorities for the airport's future. Read More »

Applications Open for Second-Annual Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship

n July 13, Republic FC announced its second-annual Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship, in partnership with Wilton Rancheria, for a local student. Read More »

Rex Connors Earns Third Straight Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List Selection

Senior defensive back Rex Connors has been named to the 2026 Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List, Stats Perform announced on the morning of July 14. Read More »

EMD and Food Safety Take Center Stage at State Fair

The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) is conducting food safety inspections throughout the California State Fair to help ensure the fair's more than 150 food vendors are serving food safely. Read More »

Local Museums Offer Ways to Enrich the Lazy Days of Summer with Plenty of Must-See and Must-Do Experiences

The Greater Sacramento region is rich with museums and popular destinations that offer plenty of must-see and must-do experiences to explore before summertime makes way for a busy fall season. Read More »

Sarah Puddicombe Elevated to Head Rowing Coach

Sacramento State Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced today that Sarah Puddicombe has been elevated to head coach of the Hornets' rowing program. She becomes the fifth head coach in the team's history (1995-pres.). Read More »

Lane Reductions Scheduled for Major Construction Projects in Sacramento and Yolo Counties

Nighttime Work on Yolo I-80 Rehabilitation, Yolo Express Lanes and FIX50 Read More »

Free Tree-Watering Buckets and Summer Tree Care Tips Available at "Thirst Aid for Trees"

"Thirst Aid for Trees" will feature hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, water-saving tools and information on rebates and irrigation upgrades Read More »

Disney’s 'Newsies' Brings its Headlines to Sutter Street Theatre

Disney musical 'Newsies' is performing at the Sutter Street Theatre this summer. Read More »

Students Recieve Scholarship by SARTA to Attend Summer Theatre Camp

SARTA has distributed $1,200 in Youth Education Scholarship (YES) funds to six students to attend Summer Theatre Camps. Read More »

90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial Crowns Champions at Haggin Oaks

The 90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial concluded recently at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, with junior golfers ages 7–18 competing across two days, July 8-9. Read More »

Climate Resilience Plan for the American, Bear and Consumnes Watersheds

New analysis outlines growing risks from drought, flooding, wildfire and extreme heat — and provides a framework to guide regional action Read More »

The California Conservation Corps at 50: Fulfilling Its Promise

As the Vice Chair of the State Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, I have seen my share of well-intentioned programs that simply didn’t work as advertised. But one program, inaugurated 50 years ago this July, stands out as a shining example of a government effort that has fulfilled its promise Read More »

Angela Nicholas and Angela Spalding Named 2027 Teachers of the Year

Each day, students enter classrooms across San Juan Unified School District, where they are met with high-quality education, safe environments and new opportunities. The foundation of these classrooms is our teachers. Read More »

Rich Desmond ‘Lucky to be Alive’

Supervisor Rich Desmond planned to celebrate his favorite American holiday by riding in Carmichael's July 4 parade, attending civic events and barbecuing with his family. Read More »

All the Way with Chick-fil-A

With a cry of “eat more chicken!” store leaders sliced a ribbon to open Carmichael’s newest restaurant last week. Read More »

New Home Market Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

June’s new home sales totals are another indication that the new home market in the greater Sacramento region has settled back into pre-pandemic patterns, the North State Building Industry Association reported July 7. Read More »

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 »