Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected Read More »

Sac County Celebrates Food Safety Excellence

To honor the remarkable food safety efforts of local restaurants and food facilities that protect the public from foodborne illnesses, and to celebrate National Food Safety Month, the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department recognized Sacramento County operators during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 10. Read More »

EV Chargers Require More Revenue to be Profitable

Just like gas stations, EV charging infrastructure requires additional sources of revenue to be profitable. Read More »

Rep. Ami Bera Secures Over $13 Million to Rehabilitate Runway at Mather Airport

On Sept. 17, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $13,044,668 in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate the runway at Sacramento’s Mather Airport Read More »

Stay Current on Vaccines This Fall

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory viruses. Read More »

Breaking Ground on Braden Community

The Braden Master Planned Community groundbreaking on Sept. 26 marks the start of a new development, bringing together Sacramento County officials, local developers and community leaders. Read More »

Transportation Impacts Dialysis Patient Outcomes

An estimated 35.5 million Americans have kidney disease and more than 554,000 of them are on dialysis, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Read More »

Grants to Protect Water Quality Available

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to offer grants to support school or community projects that protect or improve local creeks and rivers within the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County. Read More »

United Way Invites Women To “Innovate and Ignite”

United Way's Women United action group will hold its fall fundraiser, Innovate and Ignite, to connect and empower women in the community and raise funds for the local United Way's foster youth initiatives. Read More »

California Girl Scouts Explore the Aerospace Museum

Discover, create, and lead with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Read More »

Mildly Scenic Author Events

Local author presents the backstory of turning a hobby into an indispensable trail guide in her upcoming Author Talk series Read More »

SacRT Celebrates California Clean Air Day and Week Without Driving

In celebration of California Clean Air Day and the Week Without Driving, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is offering free rides on its fixed-route bus and light rail services on three select days starting next week, Monday, Sept. 30. Read More »

A New Master Planned Community Breaks Ground

Sacramento County joined state and federal elected officials and representatives from Somers West today to kick off the groundbreaking of the Braden Master Planned Community, previously known as Cordova Hills, in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County. Read More »

Assembly Republicans Announce Legislation to Bring Down Gas Prices

As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation and Gov. Newsom jams Legislative Democrats with a dangerous scheme that will drive costs even higher, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state. Read More »

County Clarifies Facts on Homeless Housing Plan

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved, at its Sept. 10 meeting, the staff recommendation to spend $19.4 million on two new, innovative projects designed to shelter and house people exiting homelessness directly off the American River Parkway. Read More »

Board Revises Approved 2024-25 Budget

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Sept. 4 to revise the Approved Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Read More »

‘Destination Aviation’ STEM Event Inspiring the Next Generations

A day filled with fun, science, hot dogs and aviation excitement captivated more than 700 attendees at the California Capital Airshow’s ‘Destination Aviation’ STEM event on Sept. 21 at Mather Airport, local youth explored career opportunities in aviation and other STEM fields. Read More »

Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Tribal Compacts Bill

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced Sept. 23 that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed his measures to ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming. Read More »

Empowerment For a Better Future

With tears spilling over her eyelids and down her cheeks, Falisha recalled buried details of her rocky childhood – responsibilities no child should’ve shouldered, experiences no child should’ve had. Read More »

Levee Breach Marks Completion of the Delta’s Largest-ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project

Project Restores 3,400 acres of Habitat for Sensitive Fish Species While Also Reducing Flood Risk in the Central Valley Read More »

Georgia Man Charged with Defrauding his Former Employer Williams Sonoma out of More than $10 Million

Indictment Alleges Defendant Billed for Work Not Provided and Spent the Proceeds on a Yacht, Mansion, Automobiles, Professional Sports Events, Landscaping, and Pet Cloning Read More »

Matsui Leads Delegation in Urging California to Apply for Federal Behavioral Health Programs

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) led 27 of her colleagues from the California Congressional delegation in a letter to California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, urging California to apply for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s FY 2025 Cooperative Agreements for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grants. Read More »

“American Pickers” to Film in California

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024 Read More »

Controller Cohen Issues August Cash Report

State Controller Malia M. Cohen Sept. 10 released her monthly cash report covering the state’s General Fund revenues, disbursements and actual cash balance for the fiscal year through Aug. 31, 2024. Read More »

CHP Swears in Largest Class of New Officers in Over Two Years

The Swearing-In Of 119 Officers Marks the Biggest Graduating Class Since the Launch of The June 2022 Recruitment Campaign Read More »

Rep. Ami Bera’s Office Returns Over $19 Million to Sacramento County Residents

On Sept. 12, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that his office has now recovered more than $19 million in federal casework dollars to residents of California’s 6th Congressional District. Read More »

IRS Encourages People to Do an End-Of-Summer Tax Checkup

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time. Read More »

California Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report

Small business has a wish list for Congress, Governor Newsom Read More »

New Home Sales in August Rebound to Second-Highest Level for Month Since 2004

New home sales in the greater Sacramento area rebounded sharply in August to the second-highest total in 20 years after a July lull likely caused in part by the historic heat wave that month, the North State Building Industry Association reported Sept. 11. Read More »

California Launches “Facts Fight Fentanyl” Campaign to Combat Overdoses and Save Lives

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently announced the launch of “Facts Fight Fentanyl,” a new statewide public education campaign to ensure Californians know the dangers of fentanyl and have the information they need to prevent overdoses and save lives. Read More »

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vimal Mishra as its new Chief Medical Officer. Read More »

Nature Parades a Feast

Birds, reptiles and marsupials will be among educators during an open day at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Oct. 6. Staged annually, NatureFest is the center’s largest educational event. Read More »