Final County Recommended Budget Hearings to Begin

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Revised Recommended Budget hearings at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3 in the Sacramento County Administration Building’s Board Chambers, located at 700 H St., Sacramento. Read More »

Labor Day Area Weekend Events and Celebrations

A three-day weekend is on the way in observance of Labor Day on Sept. 1. This federal holiday, held annually the first Monday of September, honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers across the nation. Read More »

‘Just Desserts’ is Scrumptious Art

Sixteen artists, the majority being neighbors, have their second exhibit, “Just Desserts and Other Delights,” a Wayne Tiebault-inspired art exhibit, on display through September in a Land Park venue. Read More »

Congressman Bera Discusses Community Issues

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., spoke for about 30 minutes Aug. 7 about the state of the country and the county at the informal monthly Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch meeting in North Highlands and then answered questions for about 25 minutes. Read More »

SacRT’s RydeFreeRT Program Makes Youth Travel Easy

As students across the Sacramento region head back to school, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding families that getting to class has never been easier or more affordable, thanks to the RydeFreeRT program. Read More »

Free Senior Health and Resource Fair with live Music and Classic Car Display

The 11th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wyndham Sacramento Hotel off Hwy 80 at Madison. Read More »

Annual Women's Empowerment Gala Celebrates 100th Session

Women's Empowerment will hold its 24th annual Gala on Sept. 19, where guests will help raise funds for the Sacramento nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 100th session educating, empowering and employing Sacramento-area women experiencing homelessness so they can support their families. Read More »

Elaine LaLanne Still Leads the Way

Elaine LaLanne is a beacon of light promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at any age to millions of fitness aficionados throughout the world. Read More »

IDEA World Meets Sacramento

For the first time in about 40 years, the annual IDEA World fitness and wellness event from July 17 to July 19 was held in the capital city at the Sacramento Convention Center. Read More »

Vitiello Named July Player of the Month

United Soccer League Championship announced that Republic FC goalkeeper Danny Vitiello had been named the league's Player of the Month for July on Aug. 7. Read More »

Hornet Duo Honored

Women’s Soccer Picked Fourth in Big Sky Preseason Poll Read More »

UC Davis Ranked No. 7 In Preseason

As the season is about to start, University of California, Davis football continues to be placed among the nation's best, earning the No. 7 ranking in the 2025 American Football Coaches Association Football Championship Subdivision Coaches Poll as announced Aug. 11 by the coaches association. Read More »

SAFE Credit Union, Volunteers Prepare Flags for Retirement

SAFE Credit Union collected more than 500 flags during its second annual employee-led U.S. flag collection drive this summer. Read More »

West Nile Virus Activity Increases

Further West Nile virus activity (WNV) evidence was detected throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, as 13 mosquito samples and three dead birds tested positive Aug. 13, the highest number of positive results reported in a single day this year, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District. Read More »

Once Trusted, Some Educators Compromised

Sex offenders are registered into a government database after they’ve been convicted in a court of law. Some of them were once trusted employees in area schools. Read More »

Collins’ Summer Success Continues

Seasons often can be made or broken in the dog days of summer. As the temperature rises, the competition around the league continues to sharpen. Teams look to the summer stretch to create some space in the table and demonstrate their skills. Read More »

Nick Kurtz Named American League Player and Rookie of the Month

A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the American League Player and Rookie of the Month for July. Read More »

Football Holds First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

It sounded a lot like football season at University of California, Davis Health Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 3 when No. 11 UC Davis football strapped it up and welcomed officials to Shredville for the first full scrimmage of fall camp under clear skies and the California sun. Read More »

Sacramento Superior Court Appoints Kelly Sullivan as Interim Officer

The Sacramento Superior Court recently announced the appointment of Kelly Sullivan as interim court executive officer. Read More »

Fentanyl Awareness Summit Open to the Public

Sacramento County’s annual Fentanyl Awareness Summit is back this year with a renewed sense of urgency and hope. Read More »

‘In a Nutshell’ Returns to Sacramento

Storytellers Tackle the Theme of Bullies Read More »

PG&E Data Center Demand Pipeline Swells to 10 Gigawatts

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on July 31 shared that it is proactively working to serve 10 gigawatts (GW) of new electricity demand from data center projects over the next 10 years, which is enough energy to simultaneously power approximately 7.5-million homes. Read More »

President’s Executive Order Opening 401(k)s to Private Markets Needed

On Aug. 7, the California Business Roundtable indicated its support to expand access to private investments in 401(k) accounts. Read More »

Long-term Liability Increases to $91.5 Billion

State Controller Announces Benefits Increases for State Retirees Read More »

Reduce Electricity during Flex Alerts and Earn Bill Credits

With temperature rising, it’s not too late to register for Power Saver Rewards, a California Public Utilities Commission program. Read More »

Airport Sets All-Time Passenger Record

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month in airport history with 1,296,818 passengers traveling through the airport in June. Read More »

Girl Scouts Celebrate Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony on June 21, bringing together Girl Scouts of all ages for a memorable morning of reflection, celebration and advancement. Read More »

Snake, Rattle and Rescue

In what the Chinese zodiac calls the Year of the Snake; reptiles are keeping wildlife capture specialists busy. Read More »

Second Chances for Justice-Involved Adults

A new chapter began for dozens of Sacramento County residents stepping into stability, safety and a second chance. Read More »

Trio Of Hornets Taken on Day Two of Major League Baseball Draft

Three Sacramento State baseball players were selected on day two of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday, as right-hander Carson Latimer (Cincinnati), infielder JP Smith (Minnesota), and right-hander Kade Brown (Athletics) were among the 615 players chosen overall during the league’s two-day event. Read More »

55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship

The 55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship took place on July 26 and 27, at Mather Golf Course in Rancho Cordova, drawing top female amateur golfers from around the region. Read More »

Five Aggies Named FCS Football Central Preseason All-Americans

Rex Connors and Hunter Ridley took home first team honors to lead the way for UC Davis football’s five members on the FCS Football Central Preseason All-American list, with Winston Williams, Jacob Psyk and Porter Connors earning the honors. Read More »

Philanthropy Summit Challenges Old Ideas and Sparks New Ones

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West. Read More »

UC Davis Among Nation’s Best

UC Davis Medical Center Ranked as Top Hospital in the Sacramento Region Read More »

SchoolsFirst FCU Celebrates at River Cats Game

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently celebrated nine outstanding classified school employees from the Sacramento region. Read More »