Community Food Drive Aims for Record Year

The Fall Community Food Drive is a movement with momentum and momentum comes from the group, not the individual alone. Read More »

Applause for Literary Award Winners

Seven awardees will be recognized at the “100 Years of Writing Excellence in Sacramento” Gala on Oct. 18, when the California Writers Club Sacramento hits its century mark and celebrates at North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks. Read More »

Teens Wanted: Lend a Hand!

Got a rake? A lawn mower? A big heart? The nonprofit Helping Hands OV - Orangevale Fair Oaks encourages teens ages 13 to 17 to join its Green Teen Project, an enjoyable way to help neighbors in need while earning community service hours and prizes. Read More »

SMUD Offers Heat Pump Rebates

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and its customers have achieved a major clean-energy milestone for the Sacramento region. Read More »

Helping Older Resident Repair Home

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn. Read More »

September is National Preparedness Month

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe. Read More »

Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read More »

Hastings Joins Republic FC as Partnerships Vice President

As preparations for Republic Stadium at the Railyards are in full swing, the club announced the addition of Brian Hastings to its executive team on Aug. 28. Read More »

Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week. Read More »

Butler Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Major League Baseball announced that Lawrence Butler has been named the Athletics’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport. Read More »

Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15. Read More »

Annual Brain Health Forum Open to Everyone

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know how hard it can be to navigate daily life, let alone think about long-term plans. Read More »

Sacramento-Area New Home Sales Continued

Moving Upward in August, North State BIA Reports Read More »

Restored Locomotive on Display in Historic Roundhouse

In partnership with Friends of No. 9, the California State Railroad Museum is excited to announce the beautifully restored No. 9 steam locomotive and companion exhibit are now on display inside the museum’s historic Roundhouse. Read More »

Water Providers Warn Residents about Unauthorized Solicitations

Citrus Heights Water District, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Orange Vale Water Company and California American Water are warning residents about unauthorized solicitations targeting local households. Read More »

Junior/Senior Team City Championship Winners Named

The 2025 Walter and Olga Strand Junior/Senior City Championship was held Sept. 7 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course. Read More »

Rodrigo Lopez Nominated for Player of the Month

USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced that Republic FC midfielder Rodrigo (RoRo) Lopez was nominated for USL Championship Player of the Month for August. Read More »

UC Davis Basketball Season Tickets on Sale

With just under two months from opening tip, University of California, Davis basketball season tickets are now on sale, allowing Aggie fans to catch the action in the University Credit Union Center all winter long. Read More »

Ella Kraft Named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

California State University, Sacramento senior Ella Kraft was named the Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week, it was announced on Sept. 10. Read More »

ARC has Strong Start at USF Invite

The American River College (ARC) men's cross-country team kicked off their season Aug. 29 in Golden Gate Park with determination at the University of San Francisco Invite, an event hosting top collegiate programs across California. Read More »

Training Tomorrow’s Pilots at Mather Airport

Exciting changes are on the horizon at Mather Airport, where the EVA Flight Training Academy has broken ground on its newest project: a four-story student dormitory. Read More »

Sacramento Region Leaders Celebrate Ozone Attainment Milestone

At a joint press conference today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Josh F.W. Cook joined local Sacramento leaders to celebrate the region’s successful attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by the 2024 deadline. Read More »

Constitution Day in the Park

Constitution Discussion Groups (CDGs) of Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties are delighted to announce their upcoming Constitution Day Celebration on Sept. 21. Read More »

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to confront a subject often shrouded in silence and stigma. Read More »

Her Very Own Apartment

Krystal walks into the facility at a fast clip – slightly late for our meeting because she caught the bus after spending the night in her very own apartment. Her first night in her own space in more than five years. Read More »

Retired Teachers Invited for Coffee and Conversation

As the new school year begins and students return to their classrooms, newly retired teachers can often feel ambivalent. Happy to be free of the demands placed on educators, but missing the shared connections when pupils begin a new journey in learning. Read More »

Cruise Into the Future

Where retro meets the road ahead. SMUD is bringing electric vehicle education and test drives to the OG Lowrider x Wired Down Sacramento Festival on Sept. 13. Read More »

CRC Softball Puts 13 Players on All-America Scholar-Athlete Team

After a solid softball season with a third-place finish in the Big 8 Conference and another trip to post-season play, the Cosumnes River College softball team has also been taking care of business in the classroom. Read More »

Junior Championship Crowns Winners at Haggin Oaks

The State Fair Junior Championship for boys and girls ages 7 to18 was held Aug. 23 at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Read More »

River Cats Announce 2026 Schedule

The Sacramento River Cats, proud affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced their 150-game schedule for the upcoming 2026 season and are offering a limited time opportunity to be the first to secure tickets for next season. Read More »

Mikus Losbergs Elevated to Head Coach

Mikus Losbergs, a big part of the program as both a player and assistant coach, has been elevated to head men's tennis coach, athletics director Mark Orr said Aug. 27. Read More »

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Launches in Sacramento County

Young Children can Receive Free Books Read More »

Nonprofits Thrive at Chicken Festival

Each year, the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival draws thousands of attendees with its quirky charm, live entertainment, mouthwatering food and vibrant community spirit but behind the feathers and festivities lies a deeper purpose. Read More »

Annual Fundraising Event to Support Life-Changing Healthcare

Friends of Asha USA, Sacramento’s annual fundraising event on Sept. 28 is dedicated to raising critical funds for healthcare and community programs in the slums of Delhi, India. Read More »

Baucom Captures Golf Championship at State Fair

Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship played Aug. 16 and 17 at Bing Maloney Golf Course. Read More »