Sen. Roger Niello Appointed to Little Hoover Commission

State Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) has been appointed to the Little Hoover Commission by the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg). Read More »

Sac Republic Games to be Televised this Season

Ahead of opening weekend, the United Soccer League announced the 2025 national television broadcast schedule. Twelve Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) matches are on the docket, including 10 home contests. Read More »

Hornets Elevate Soccer Coach

Having wrapped up his second season on the sidelines with the Sacramento State women's soccer program, Chris Malenab will enter his third year with the Hornet program with a new title, elevated to the position of Associate Head Coach it was announced on March 4. Read More »

LaVine Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Feb 24. and March 2, the NBA announced. Read More »

Keanna Abraham Earns AAI Award Nomination

UC Davis gymnastics senior Keanna Abraham has been named a 2025 American Athletic, Incorporated (AAI) Award Nominee, highlighting not just her great season but career as a record setting Aggie. Read More »

Capital Stage Apprentice Program Accepting Applications

Capital Stage, Sacramento’s innovative and professional nonprofit theatre company, is accepting applications for its 2025/26 Apprentice Company. Read More »

2025 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System? Read More »

Preschoolers Get VIP Tour

Preschoolers from Antelope, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Rio Linda and Roseville received a special behind-the-scenes visit at SAFE Credit Union’s Antelope branch. Read More »

Restoring California: A Call to Cobb Mountain

Visiting tiny towns is a bit of a civic duty that maybe wasn’t written into the curriculum or taught in lesson plans before we exited into the real world. Read More »

A Better Building Permit Experience is on the Way

Sacramento County is making significant improvements to its Accela online permitting system, enhancing transparency and efficiency for residents and businesses navigating the building permit process. Read More »

Over $1M in Community Grants to Sacramento Non-Profits

Dignity Health announced on Feb. 27 that it has awarded $1,017,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across the Greater Sacramento Region. Read More »

Breakfast for the Birds

Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s popular Bird and Breakfast fundraiser has for almost 40 years proven that there’s more to ornithology than ogling birds. Read More »

Age, Disability-Friendly Action Plan Launched

Sacramento County is taking a significant step toward ensuring a more livable and accessible future for its aging and disabled residents. Read More »

Sacramento Zoo Celebrates Baby Giraffe Birth

The Sacramento Zoo is thrilled to announce that Amirah the giraffe gave birth to a female calf on Saturday, March 1, at 2:56 p.m. Read More »

Sac Pro Sport Venues Promote Sustainability

On Feb. 25, the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park announced a new multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership with Kimberly-Clark Professional™. Read More »

Sacramento Kings Working to Enhance Accessibility

On Feb. 24, the Sacramento Kings in collaboration with Ticketmaster and OneCourt announced an innovative way for blind and low vision fans to experience live basketball action at Golden 1 Center. Read More »

Aggie Earns Player of The Week Honor

UC Davis sophomore Mika Ikemori was named Big West Player of the Week, the conference announced on Feb. 26. Read More »

Sac State Women’s Tennis Adds International Talent

Cami Maldonado Gutierrez, ranked as one of the top 10 juniors in her home country of Mexico, has committed to join the Sacramento State women's tennis team Head Coach Sophie Breault announced on Feb. 21. Read More »

Hornet Nets Pitcher of the Week Award

Fresh off a performance that earned him his first victory of the season, senior right-hander Evan Gibbons was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pitcher of the Week on Monday, Feb. 24. Read More »

California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Read More »

California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon. Read More »

UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). Read More »

FORPD Board Questions Cost Change for Amphitheatre Materials

At the Feb. 19 Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) board meeting, the Parkway Disc Golf Foundation asked that some disc golf baskets at Miller Park be reinstalled on weekends. Read More »

Tickets Now on Sale for the 2025 California Capital Airshow

The 2025 California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, returns to Mather Airport on March 22 and 23. Read More »

Dot Boyd, Passionate About Senior Safety

Dot Boyd is a passionate advocate for helping older adults maintain their dignity and independence as they age. Read More »

Fair Oaks Family Taekwondo Honored

On Feb. 25, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) proudly announced that Fair Oaks Family Taekwondo has been named the February 2025 Small Business of the Month for the 7th Assembly District. Read More »

The Big Idaho Potato Truck is Rolling into Sacramento’s Mardi Gras Fun

Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in spud-tacular style! The iconic Big Idaho Potato Truck is rolling into the heart of Sacramento for the Broadway Festival Parade, adding extra fun to the festivities with the world-famous big Idaho potato. Read More »

Mental Health Help Available 24/7

In the heart of Sacramento County, a team of compassionate professionals is reshaping the way that mental health crises are addressed. Read More »

Aggie Earns Pitcher of the Week Award

UC Davis senior right-hander Noel Valdez held Gonzaga scoreless for six innings in the Aggies' 3-1 win on Feb. 15 and was honored with the season's first Big West Pitcher of the Week award, the conference announced on Feb. 17. Read More »

Sac State Mourns the Passing of Longtime Gymnastics Coach

Sacramento State University is saddened to announce the passing of former Hornet gymnastics coach Randy Solorio following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 63 years old. Read More »

River Cats Announce 2025 Coaching Staff

The Sacramento River Cats, proud Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced their full coaching staff for the 2025 campaign. Read More »

Curling Comes to Sacramento Region

Wine Country Curling Club is excited to once again host our annual Barrel Bonspiel at Skatetown Ice in Roseville from March 14 to March 16. Read More »

Sacramento Native Returns to Homeport Following Navy Deployment

A Sacramento native is returning to San Diego from a seven-month deployment serving aboard USS Stockdale, a U.S. Navy warship that recently conducted operations in the Middle East. Read More »

Drumming Up History

Musician and community activist Martin Ross marked Black History Month (February) with a presentation detailing the evolution of Black percussion at Carmichael’s Albert Schweitzer Elementary School. Read More »

Sac State Recognized for High Research Activity

Sacramento State University has joined a prestigious group of universities across the country that boast a significant commitment to research and scholarly activities. Read More »