Personnel Services Director Appointed

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the county executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo as the director of Personnel Services, effective April 7. Read More »

Sacramento State Professor Restores Dormant Campus Herbarium

For nearly two decades, Sacramento State University’s campus herbarium lay dormant, its plant specimens hidden and nearly forgotten inside a shuttered lab in Sequoia Hall. Read More »

California Capital Airshow Educates Next Generation

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky. Read More »

SPCA Doggy Dash Returns for 32nd Year

The Sacramento SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), open to all dogs, their owners and dog lovers, will hold its 32nd Doggy Dash on April 12. Read More »

River Cats Announce Partnership

The Sacramento River Cats and Sutter Health Park have announced a new multi-year partnership with Advanced Building Maintenance to lead engineering and janitorial services for the team and Sutter Health Park. Read More »

Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games. Read More »

Hornet Named to Big Sky All-Tournament Team

Sacramento State junior guard Benthe Versteeg was named to the Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team for the second time in her career on March 12 following the conclusion of the league's championship event. Read More »

Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament Supports Community

The annual Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament returns on Oct.18 to Oct. 19 at the Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club. Read More »

Sac State Gymnasts Achieve Season-Best Score

The Sacramento State gymnastics team followed up its season-high score against Eastern Michigan on March 9 by raising the bar once again on March 14 at The Nest, scoring a new season-best 195.250 in the regular season finale against UC Davis. Read More »

CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento. Read More »

SMUD to Hold Public Proposed Rate Action Workshops

The SMUD Board of Directors is holding two public workshops and a public hearing to discuss proposed rate changes. Read More »

Sacramento Hosts March for Life

The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state. Read More »

Statewide Underage Drinking Enforcement Operation Results in 167 Citations

ABC partnered with more than 60 law enforcement agencies to prevent underage drinking. Read More »

Sac County Hosts One-Day Passport Fair

Sacramento County will be hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., located on the first floor at 700 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The event is specifically designed for individuals looking to submit applications for new passports only. Read More »

Enhancing Sacramento Residential Care Facilities

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is working to preserve housing for vulnerable residents in our community. Read More »

SAFE Accepting Applications for $16,000 in Scholarships

SAFE Credit Union is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship awards for $4,000 each to support graduating high school seniors and students currently attending community college. Read More »

Celebrating National Social Work Month

Sacramento County is recognizing and celebrating social workers as part of National Social Work Month. Read More »

Don’t Miss Taste of Fair Oaks, May 16

The Fair Oaks Chamber will host its annual fundraising event, Taste of Fair Oaks, on Friday, May 16. This event is the chamber’s largest of the year and showcases area restaurants, wineries, breweries and more. Read More »

Big Day of Service Coming

Exciting news! The Big Day of Service is coming to Citrus Heights for the first time in its eight-year history! Read More »

Spring Food Drive Expands to Bring Easter Joy to Local Families

The Orangevale Fair Oaks Spring Food Drive returns with a heartwarming twist, combining efforts Helping Hands OV-Orangevale-Fair Oaks’ Easter Baskets for Kids in Need Drive. Read More »

Community Blood Drive Aims to Combat Shortages

In an effort to combat persistent blood shortages in California, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints partners with Vitalant every three months. Read More »

Rosie Buck is Woman of the Year

Assemblyman Josh Hoover has chosen community leader Rosie Buck as his 2025 Woman of the Year. Read More »

ARC Swimmers Set Record at Cuesta Meet

The American River College women's swim team traveled to San Luis Obispo on March 7 and finished in first-place by more than 100 points in the 20-team invite hosted by Cuesta College. Read More »

We Prosper Together Awards $5 Million to Advance 11 High-Impact Projects

We Prosper Together is investing $5 million in 11 transformative initiatives across the Capital Region to advance economic resilience and create high-quality jobs. Read More »

Two New Musicians Join the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera received a fresh injection of artistic talent with the appointment of two new musicians to the orchestra: Dr. Laura Arganbright, second oboe, and Harry Hwang, second clarinet. Read More »

Mulumba Led the Nation in Rebounding

Congratulations to Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba for leading the nation in rebounding for the 2024-2025 season! Read More »

State Using Tech to Improve Anglers’ Experience

- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey (CIRAS), that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers. Read More »

Hornets Receive Crew of the Week Honors

The Hornets' Varsity Eight was named the West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the team's performance on March 8 at the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational. Read More »

TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference. Read More »

New Home Sales Rebounded in February

Sacramento-area new home sales slowed during the first three weeks of February before coming back strong during the last week of the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association on March 11. Read More »

SMF Invests $2 Million in Public Art

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues its public art program with a $2-million investment in three permanent art installations as part of its SMForward expansion. Read More »

Los Rios Chancellor Brian King to Retire

Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brian King will retire at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. Read More »