Operation Dry Water for Fourth of July Weekend

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is urging all boaters to boat sober this Fourth of July holiday weekend. Read More »

Water Commission Tours Agricultural Water Recycling Project

The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) hosted a public bus tour of the Harvest Water Program as part of the California Water Commission’s June 18 meeting. Read More »

Rep. Kiley Calls on CIF to Comply with Department of Education’s Title IX Conditions

The U.S. Department of Education has found that the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) policy of allowing biological males to participate in sports with girls is in “clear violation” of Title IX. Read More »

$6.5 Million in Stolen Goods Seized, Leads Organized Crime Crackdown

Governor Gavin Newsom on June 17 announced that from January to May, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted 331 investigations, 629 arrests and recovered 113,245 stolen items valued at nearly $6.5 million. Read More »

FBI Says Elder Fraud has Many Forms

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Sacramento Field Office is reminding elderly Americans and their loved ones about elder fraud. Read More »

Sacramento State to Join The Big West

The Big West proudly announced that Sacramento State will join the conference as a full member beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. Read More »

Westbrook Named 3rd Team JC All-American

American River College Freshman Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach Doug Jumelet. Read More »

57th County Junior Championship

Zac Barragan Reidt and Allie Nguyen captured overall titles in dramatic fashion at the 57th Sacramento County Junior Championship, held June 16 and 17 at Mather Golf Course. Read More »

Seven Aggies Earn Academic All-District Honors

Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors as announced on June 24 by College Sports Communicators as part of the full roll out of its national track and field academic postseason awards. Read More »

Senator Ashby Unveils Historic District Legislation

State Senator Angelique Ashby, through Senate Bill 802, has proposed the establishment of a new regional agency to address the persistent challenges of housing and homelessness throughout Sacramento County. Read More »

Academic, Career Outcomes Program for Asian American Students

Sacramento State will soon launch a pilot program designed to serve as a model for improving academic and career outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students. Read More »

Sterile Male Mosquito Pilot Program to Launch

Technique Aims to Reduce Invasive Mosquitoes Posing Health Threat Read More »

SUN Bucks Returns for Summer 2025

Summer break is a season of sunshine and fun but for many Sacramento County families, it also brings a food access challenge. Read More »

Kings Announce Coaching Staff for 2025-26 Season

The Sacramento Kings announced June 24 the members of head coach Doug Christie’s coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. Read More »

Two Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Accreditation

The first week of June marked the start of a new educational journey for students in two recently-accredited graduate programs at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California, Davis (UC Davis). Read More »

State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis. Read More »

Women’s Empowerment Receives $20,000 from Safe Credit Union

Women’s Empowerment received a grant of $20,000 from SAFE Credit Union to provide housing readiness training, transitional workforce housing and financial empowerment training to Sacramento women who have experienced homelessness. Read More »

Playing in the Mud

There comes a point when adulting has worn thin and one is ready to become re-acquainted with their inner child. Read More »

Pilot Program Offers Healing for Veterans

A unique opportunity is coming to the Orangevale community in August, offering local veterans and their dogs an opportunity to heal together. Read More »

25-Year Plan for Sacramento Region Growth

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) announced that the draft 2025 Blueprint and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the region's long-range transportation and land use plan, has been released for public review and comment. Read More »

Women’s Tennis Recruits Among Mid-Major Top 25

California State University, Sacramento women’s tennis team’s 2025 recruiting class has been ranked No. 18 in the nation among all mid-major programs, according to Tennis Recruiting Network. Read More »

Blake Willey Claims Championship Silverware

On opening night, homegrown player Blake Willey became the second youngest player to start for Republic FC in a season opener. Read More »

ARC Record Swimmer Named State Athlete of the Year

American River College swimmer Cayden Pitzer was recently honored as the 2024–25 California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) State Male Athlete of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the top junior college athletes in the state. Read More »

Williams is Nation’s Second Best Returning Tight End

University of California, Davis’ returning senior tight end Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation by HERO Sports as part of its 2025 Football Championship Series season preview. Read More »

Civil Case for Pesticide Violations Resolved

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, and several other District Attorney’s Offices in California, resolved a civil case against Pure Maintenance Holdings LLC, Pure Products LLC, Michael Adams and Brandon Michael Adams for pesticide violations and unfair business practices. Read More »

SMUD and DESRI Announce 640 MWh Clean Energy Storage Project

DESRI and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) announced June 19 that they executed a long-term power purchase agreement for the Dry Creek Energy Storage project. Read More »

Initial Funding for Implementing Proposition 36 Recognized

Bipartisan Leaders & Law Enforcement Recognize Initial Funding for Implementing Proposition 36 and Call for Continued Investment in Accountability and Supervision to Set Up Prop 36 for Success. Read More »

Movers Manage Life-Changing Events

A career change for two certified nurse assistants birthed a company that specializes in helping seniors downsize or move to assisted-living communities. Read More »

Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announced on June 18 that the first signs of West Nile virus (WNV) activity have been detected in Yolo County as one mosquito sample collected from Davis has tested positive for the disease. Read More »

Keep Fourth of July Fireworks Safe and Legal

With Independence Day coming up, it's always a good idea to know the risks of fireworks, only use legal fireworks and stay safe when using them. Read More »

Libraries to Provide Free Meals During Summer

Beginning June 17, Sacramento Public Library will provide free lunch to children 18 and under while school is out through the Lunch at the Library project. Read More »

Pup Pool Days Benefit SPCA

A pet boarding facility is sponsoring and hosting four Splashy Hour open-swim sessions for dogs to “get a break from the Sacramento heat” that doubles as a Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) fundraiser. Read More »