Pancake Palace Named 7th Assembly District's Small Business of the Year

Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) recently announced that Pancake Palace has been selected as the 2025 Small Business of the Year for the 7th Assembly District. Read More »

Home Sales Decline but Remain Within Seasonal Normals

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region reflected normal levels in November as builder incentives continued to promote seasonal sales volumes. Read More »

Small Business Leaders Comment on Jobs Report

33 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in November. Read More »

Red Bags, Big Smiles

Starr King K-8 School Launches Raising A Reader Program Read More »

Defendant Convicted of Sexually Abusing Two Girls

Robinson faces a maximum sentence of 162 years and 4 months to life in prison. Read More »

Start 2026 Strong by Claiming Your CalKIDS Scholarship

As the year comes to a close and families begin setting goals for the year ahead, California is reaffirming its commitment to young people through CalKIDS, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program. Read More »

CAHIP NorCal Celebrates Successful Toy Drive

The Toy Drive reflects CAHIP NorCal’s ongoing commitment to community service alongside its work in advocacy, education, and professional development for health insurance and benefits professionals. Read More »

Defendant Sentenced for Felony Insurance Fraud

Jordan Roy Lester pled to felony insurance fraud and was sentenced to 270 days county jail, two years formal probation and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $232,829 to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Read More »

Alonzo Carter Named as Head Football Coach

Will be the 14th Coach in Sacramento State Program History Read More »

Republic FC Reinforces Roster with Pierre Reedy

The club announced Dec. 17 the signing of midfielder Pierre Reedy. Read More »

Chip Maxson 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year

Maxson Selected as Top Executive Among All 120 Full-Season Minor League Affiliates Read More »

A's Agree to Terms With RHP Mark Leiter Jr. on One-Year Contract

The Athletics have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on a one-year contract for the 2026 season, the club announced Dec. 17. Read More »

When Shopping This Holiday Season, Don't Forget to Get Health Insurance for 2026

The holidays are upon us, and for many, that means rushing to shop for all the things that make this time of year special. Read More »

Navigating Family Dynamics and Grief During the Holidays

The holiday season is most often described as joyful, warm and full of celebration, but many people experience something more complex. Read More »

Rise in Local Salmonella Case Data Linked to Statewide Outbreak

Salmonella cases rose above normal levels in Sacramento County this fall due to an outbreak linked to contaminated eggs from Vega Farms, Inc., a Dixon, CA based company. Read More »

TOT Grant Program Available for Local Non-Profits

he Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is continuing its commitment to supporting local non-profit organizations through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program. Read More »

Department of Child, Family and Adult Services Awarded for Committment to Community

Sacramento County is proud to announce that the Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services (DCFAS) has been named the winner of the inaugural Social Sector Hero of the Year Award by Clear Impact. Read More »

Enhanced Aviation Program Coming to Sacramento City College

Representative Ami Bera gathered with leaders of the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento County and regional aviation on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Modern Aviation Terminal Building to recognize Sacramento City College’s (SCC) progress toward becoming an enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Read More »

Sierra Health and United Way Launch Match for Meals

As local food banks’ resources are stretched thin to serve record numbers of people experiencing food insecurity, Sierra Health Foundation and United Way California Capital Region are launching the Match for Meals campaign. Read More »

CAL FIRE Transitions to New National Emergency Reporting System

Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced recently that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) — a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed. Read More »

SacRT Secures Over $126 Million to Advance Transit, Housing, Climate Goals

he Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it has been awarded three grants totaling $25.8 million through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 9 program. Read More »

Board Approves Flexible Housing Pool to Address Homelessness

On Dec. 9, the Board of Supervisors approved a multi-year plan to launch a Flexible Housing Pool (FHP). Read More »

Sacramento-Area Fees to Build New Homes Average $109,000, Study Finds

BIA Calls on Local Governments to Lower Fees, Improve Affordability Read More »

'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over'

The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. Read More »

Thunderbirds to Return

The California Capital Airshow, in partnership with Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, recently announced that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2026 California Capital Airshow, returning to Mather Airport on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11. Read More »

Pinnick and Cofield Named FCS Football Central Freshman All-Americans

Following impressive freshmen campaigns by Caden Pinnick and Drew Cofield, the pair of UC Davis football freshmen have earned FCS Football Central Freshman All-American honors as announced today. Read More »

Eric Kubota Wins Tony Gwynn Lifetime Achievement Award

A’s Director of Scouting Eric Kubota has been named the winner of the Tony Gwynn Award, a lifetime achievement award presented annually by Baseball America for the greatest contributions to the game. Read More »

Sacramento State Announces Change

Brennan Marion announced Dec. 5 that he will resign as the head football coach at Sacramento State to become the offensive coordinator at Colorado. Read More »

A’s Select RHP Ryan Watson in Major League Rule 5 Draft

A’s select three pitchers in minor league portion Read More »

Contesting Traffic Tickets Made Easier

The Sacramento Superior Court is launching a new innovation designed to make contesting eligible traffic tickets faster, easier and more convenient for the public. Read More »

California Probation Chiefs Elect President and Executive Officers

The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has selected its executive leadership team for 2026, naming Chief Esa Ehmen-Krause of Contra Costa County as President, Chief Izen Locatelli of Mendocino County as Vice President, and Chief Tamika Nelson of San Diego County as Secretary/Treasurer. Read More »

Hometown Festivities Light Up Rio Linda

Saturday, Dec. 13 saw a day of festive activities for Rio Linda. Read More »

Rio Pub Owners to Open Airport Restaurant

A new restaurant and cafe will open next spring in the pre-security area of Terminal B at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), according to the Sacramento County Department of Airports. Read More »

Final Cadet Class of the Year Graduates

Graduation Caps Year of Record Hiring and Rising Interest in Law Enforcement Careers Read More »

California's Infrastructure Graded a 'C-'

Aging Assets and Weather Challenges Continue to Strain Infrastructure Systems Read More »