Gifts from the Heart Now Accepting Donations

You can help make a difference in a local child or adult’s life this holiday season. Read More »

Tips for a Holly Jolly Holiday Season

As the holidays approach, many of us look forward to gatherings with friends and family, enjoying delicious food and taking part in festive celebrations. However, this time of year can also bring feelings of stress, loneliness or sadness for some Read More »

De'Aaron Fox Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Nov. 11 and Nov. 17, the NBA announced on Nov. 18. Read More »

ARC Football Secures Fifth Straight Conference Championship

The American River College football program secured their fifth straight National NorCal Conference championship on Nov. 9, with a 45-21 road victory over Santa Rosa Junior College. Read More »

Hornet Tennis Signs Germany’s Lisann Brinkman

Sacramento State head women's tennis coach Sophie Breault announced that Lisann Brinkmann, a native of Bielefeld, Germany, has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and athletic career with the Hornets. Read More »

Women’s Soccer Ends Season in NCAA Tournament First Round

The Big Sky Conference Tournament champion Sacramento State women's soccer team made its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 14 years on Sunday Nov. 17, but its run through the postseason was cut short at the hands of top-seeded USC, falling to the Trojans by a 5-0 score at the Dignity Health Sports Park Track Stadium in Carson, Calif. Read More »

ARC Volleyball Earns Big 8 Conference Champions

The American River College women's volleyball program closed out the regular season as Big 8 Conference Champions after defeating Modesto Junior College and Sacramento City College. Read More »

Sacramento Suburban Water District Appoints Diana Lynch

The Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) Board of Directors has appointed Diana Lynch to fill the Division 1 seat on the Board, effective Nov. 12. Read More »

ARC Honors Native American Heritage Month

In November, we observe National Native American Heritage Month – a time to honor the rich cultures, languages, histories, and enduring resilience of Native American Nations. We Read More »

Women’s Empowerment Receives $60,000 From U.S. Bank

Women’s Empowerment has received a $60,000 contribution from U.S. Bank to provide Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with job-readiness programs, paid job training and transitional workforce housing so they can secure employment with upward mobility as they work toward affording permanent housing. Read More »

Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration Announced

A joyful and cherished holiday tradition returns this December, marking the 18th Annual Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration. Read More »

Sacramento County Fentanyl Deaths Declining

Sacramento County has made remarkable progress in the battle against the opioid crisis, reporting a 56% reduction in fentanyl-related deaths between 2023 and 2024. Read More »

CHP Swearing-In Ceremony Marks Milestone

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly announces a major achievement in its ongoing recruitment efforts as it officially swears in 121 new officers, bringing the Department past its goal of hiring over 1,000 officers. Read More »

City Council Honors Twin Rivers Unified School District

The Sacramento City Council has recognized Twin Rivers Unified School District (TRUSD) with a resolution honoring the district's longstanding commitment to excellence in education, diversity and community service. Read More »

Bringing Clean Water to Rio Linda

Owner and founder of Sterling Water Supply in Rio Linda, Ramzan aims to provide affordable and pure drinking water to residents. Read More »

Community Barber Shop Celebrates Two Years

When customers recently walked into Blended Barber & Beauty on Elkhorn Boulevard, they were greeted with gold balloons, shelves of food and drink options, feel-good music and sports games playing on multiple TVs, creating a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. Read More »

Students Making the Grade

Biola University is excited to welcome incoming students to the Biola community as they start their journey as an Eagle this fall. The following local residents started their journey as an Eagle (10/23/24): Read More »

Navigators Provide Critical Support in Emergency Departments, Helping Patients Find a Path to Recovery

As Californians gather this Thanksgiving, many patients are giving thanks for a life-changing program that has helped them overcome the devastation of opioid addiction. Read More »

Rep. Bera Introduces Bipartisan Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now (GAIN) Act

On Nov. 20, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the bipartisan Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now (GAIN) Act alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Young Kim (R-CA-40). Read More »

229 Legal Actions Filed in Wake of Statewide Sting Operations and Sweeps

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) recently completed a statewide operation of stings and sweeps to uncover unlicensed activity in the construction industry as part of a multi-agency effort organized by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA). Read More »

River Cats Earn Gold, Three Bronze Medals from GOAL

Thanks to the continued implementation of sustainability practices, the Sacramento River Cats have been awarded four medals from Green Operations & Advanced Leadership (GOAL) for their work on Waste Reduction, Diversity & Inclusion, and Sustainable Partnerships. Read More »

Hornet’s Goalkeeper Sierra Sonko Earns Player of the Week Honors

It’s another award added to the mantel for the Seattle, Wash., native, who was named the Big Sky Tournament Most Valuable Player for her performance in net as the Hornets claimed their first league tournament championship, and the automatic NCAA berth that goes with it for the first time since 2010. Read More »

Sac State Tennis Doubles Duo Reach Semifinals

The Sacramento State doubles duo of Maddy Ferreros and Irene Riva showed well at last weekend's ITA Conference Masters event in Rome, Ga., reaching the main draw semifinals and falling just one win shy of a berth into the 2024 NCAA Individual Championships Read More »

New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue. Read More »

Cell Phone Restrictions Increasingly Implemented in Sacramento Area Schools

Spreading national, state-wide rules attempt to lessen classroom disruptions, improve student concentration Read More »

CHP Receives Grant to Combat Distracted Driving

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is proud to announce it received a $350,000 grant to address the growing issue of distracted driving on California roads. Read More »

Sac State Women’s Soccer Places Five on Big Sky Honor Roll

Seniors Abigail Lopez and Sydney Sharts were named to the first team, senior Cassandra Herrman picked up second-team honors, while junior Madelyn Dougherty and sophomore Ellie Farber joined them on the honorable mention squad, as the Big Sky Conference announced its postseason honor roll on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Read More »

Ice Skate Under the City Lights

A Sacramento holiday tradition, the Downtown Ice Rink presented by Dignity Health is the perfect place to gather with friends and family to enjoy the holidays. The rink officially opened for the 2024 holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Read More »

District Attorney’s Office Awarded Program Grant

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office received a $299,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the “DUI/DUID Misdemeanor Prosecution, Education and Outreach” program. Read More »

25,000-Plus Illegal Cannabis Plants Removed

California State Parks continues to combat illegal cannabis grows within and near state park properties through its Cannabis Watershed Protection Program (CWPP). Read More »

California Capital Airshow to Host Volunteer Rally Nov. 19

Community Members Invited to Learn About Volunteer Opportunities for March Airshow Read More »

SMUD Lists Unclaimed Checks on its Website

The names of customers and vendors who have not yet cashed checks dated Sept. 30, 2021 or earlier are now available on smud.org. Read More »