Libraries to Provide Free Meals to Youth

Fourteen Public Libraries Throughout the Area are Offering Free Meals to Local Youth as Needed Throughout the Summer Read More »

AAA Northern California Celebrates Roadside Assistance Workers

California Declares June 23-29 as Roadside Assistance Worker Appreciation Week Read More »

CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento Read More »

Governor Newsom Orders State Agencies to Address Homeless Encampments

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on July 25 ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians Read More »

Sloppy Staff Work and Agenda Hide-And-Seek Taint Board of Supervisors’ 2023 Pay Raise

Missed crucial details, an uncorrected math error, and an astonishing lack of transparency are among the significant problems the 2023-24 Sacramento County Grand Jury found when it investigated the process used by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to award themselves a hefty salary increase in 2023 Read More »

SMUD’s $10 Million State Grant Advances Long-Duration Battery Storage Technology

California Energy Commission funding supports SMUD’s decarbonization goals Read More »

Edible Food Recovery Microgrants Available

The Capital Food Access Alliance – a regional collaboration between Sacramento County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Galt, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento – has released Edible Food Recovery Microgrants to help local organizations expand their capacity to accept food donations for distribution throughout the community Read More »

County Supports Housing for Veterans and Homeless

On June 11, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Approved the Transfer of 2.2 Acres of Land and $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding to the City of Rancho Cordova for the Development of Mather Veterans Village Phase 4 Read More »

Fighting Through Homelessness to Housing

Keri is a Community Health Worker with Community Health Works (CoHeWo) in Sacramento County Read More »

Sacramento Native Competes for Team Navy in the 2024 Warrior Games

Sacramento Native Will Join More than 250 Seriously Wounded, Ill, and Injured Service Members and Veterans at the Department of Defense (DOD) Warrior Games Challenge Read More »

We Hire Really Good People at Metro Fire

The California State Emergency Medical Services Authority Awarded the Distinguished Service Medal to Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District’s Battalion Chief Scott Perryman Read More »

Free Fishing Day: Get Hooked on New Adventure

During the second of California’s two free fishing days in 2024, which will be on Aug. 31, the public can fish throughout the Golden State without a fishing license. Read More »

Hundreds of Dialysis Caregivers to Picket Across California Over Staffing, Safety, Patient Care Problems

Workers at 26 Fresenius, Satellite Healthcare, and U.S. Renal clinics say understaffing, unsafe working conditions, low wages created a crisis putting patients and workers at risk. Read More »

1 in 6 New Trucks and Buses in California Are Zero-Emission

Sales of New Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks in California in 2023 Have Doubled from the Prior Year Read More »

Dominant May Leads Bivens to PCL Pitcher of Month Honor

Right-Handed Pitcher Spencer Bivens Selected Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Month Read More »

Legendary Locomotive Makes 19 Whistle Stops

Big Boy No. 4014 Features Public Display Days in Roseville Read More »

Stay Comfortable and Save Money During Heat Wave

SMUD Has Enough Power Resources for The Heat Wave Read More »

California Capital Airshow Returns with Dazzling Night Show

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, runs from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at Mather Airport in Sacramento Read More »

State Fair Here for 17 Days

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and Enjoy Read More »

Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants Read More »

Bridging the Gap Through Inclusive Play

MikesPlayground is Gearing Up to Transform Parks in Citrus Heights and the Greater Sacramento Area into Havens of Accessible Play Read More »

Dangerous Heatwave Continues

Governor Gavin Newsom Urged Californians on July 5 to Take Precautions and Directed an All-Hands Response to the Heatwave by State Government Read More »

Youth Offered Free RydeFreeRT Cards

Area Youth Can Enjoy More Freedom this Summer Via Sacramento Regional Transit District’s RydeFreeRT, the Fare-Free Transit Program for Students/Youth Read More »

Sacramento Native Serves Aboard USS George Washington

Theresa K. Ulbera of Sacramento is Aboard the USS George Washington Read More »

Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Sac County

In California, Rabies is Identified in About 200 Animals Every Year, Most Often in Wildlife Read More »

Cal Expo to Host Military, Veteran and First Responder Appreciation Day

Join Cal Expo on Wednesday, July 24 Read More »

Greater Sacramento Nonprofits Awarded Nearly Half Million Dollars from Bank of America

Grants to 20 Organizations in Greater Sacramento Address Health and Jobs Needs of Individuals and Families Read More »

Local Lions Clubs and Grocery Outlet Team Up to Feed Community

Grocery Outlet of North Highlands and Two Local Lions Clubs are Dedicating an Entire Month to Giving Back to Their Community and Fighting Hunger Read More »

Durheim Joins California Farm Bureau as First Chief Operating Officer

The California Farm Bureau is Pleased to Announce Dan Durheim as its New Chief Operating Officer Read More »

SchoolsFirst FCU and Sacramento State Announce Johnnie Williams of North Highlands as June's Teacher of the Month

Mr. Williams Currently Teaches Math and English Language Arts Read More »

SAFE Credit Union Announces Scholarship Award Recipients

$4,000 Scholarships Go to Graduating High School Seniors and Community College Students Read More »

Cooling Centers Activated Across County

Those Seeking Reprieve From the Heat Wave Can Go to the Following Locations During the Week Read More »

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments

On June 5, Governor Gavin Newsom Announced the Following Appointments Read More »

Sacramento Superior Court Launches Second Phase

The Sacramento Superior Court on June 17 Launched the Second Phase of its New Electronic Case Management System Read More »

California Expands Access to Naloxone

On June 21, Governor Gavin Newsom Announced that CalRx-Branded Over-the-Counter Naloxone HCL Nasal Spray, 4 mg, will be Available for Free to Eligible Organizations Through the Naloxone Distribution Project Read More »