City Council Reviews $491 Million Budget Proposal

City Council members received a presentation at their May 27 meeting on the city’s proposed 2026-2027 budget; a $491 million balanced budget $80 million larger than the 2025-2026 budget. Read More »

Casino, Tribe Raise $200,000 to Support Area Food Banks

Wilton Rancheria, in partnership with Sky River Casino, the Elk Grove Food Bank Services, and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 3rd Annual Wilton Rancheria Charity Golf Tournament held on May 18 at Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills Read More »

County’s Recommended Budget Released; Hearings Set for June

The Sacramento County Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 has been released. The Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended Budget at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10 in Board Chambers at the Sacramento County Administration building, located at 700 H Street in Sacramento. Read More »

Regional Safety Day Returns to Elk Grove Park

Join the Cosumnes Fire Department for Regional Safety Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road. This free, family-friendly event offers a fun and interactive look at public safety. Read More »

Public Health Officials Report Three Additional Cases of Mushroom Poisoning

Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) confirms three recent cases of amatoxin poisoning in Sacramento County caused by people accidentally picking and eating Death Cap and/or Western Destroying Angel mushrooms. All three cases are hospitalized for treatment. Read More »

Sacramento Launches Campaign for MLB Expansion Team

California capital unveils The Sacramento Pitch, backed by a fully entitled 50-acre stadium site and nearly $2 billion in public-private commitments Read More »

Let’s Not Just Talk About Housing Affordability – Let’s Act

For the past decade, Californians have been leaving the Golden State in droves to find more affordable places to live. We now have proof they’re making the right decision. Read More »

What’s Wrong with the Legislature Can be Explained in these Two Bills

How Can Measures Passing 78-0, 34-2 in One House Never Get a Hearing in the Other Chamber? Read More »

County Seeks Climate Emergency Task Force Members

The County of Sacramento is seeking community members to serve on its Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, a volunteer advisory body helping shape the County’s response to climate change through collaboration, public engagement and policy recommendations. Read More »

CDFW Releases Ocean Salmon Harvest Tracking Tools

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the launch of new digital tools to track the recreational and commercial in-season harvests of ocean salmon. Read More »

Keeping Street Food Safe

Sacramento County’s Environmental Management Department (EMD), in coordination with partner agencies, continues outreach and enforcement efforts aimed at improving food safety and helping sidewalk food vendors operate legally and safely throughout the county. Read More »

SAFE Employees Run Third Annual Flag Collection Drive Through June

Coinciding with Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day in June, SAFE Credit Union employees are holding their third annual U.S. Flag collection drive through Tuesday, June 30. Read More »

Suite Selection for Republic FC’s New Downtown Stadium Begins

As construction crews advance important infrastructure work, Republic FC is launching a new, elevated matchday experience, marking a new era of premium offerings in Sacramento sports and entertainment hospitality. Read More »

Metal Supermarkets Expands Trade School Scholarship Program

Awards $20,000 to Eight Students Read More »

Ten Nonprofits Selected for Inaugural Capacity-Building Initiative

Sacramento County and the Sacramento Region Community Foundation are announcing the ten nonprofit organizations selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Sacramento Countywide Nonprofit Partnership Initiative (SCNPI), a 20-month capacity-building program designed to strengthen the sustainability of mid-sized nonprofits serving Sacramento County residents. Read More »

Art Center to Feature Ceramics by Artist Kelly Graves

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will present “All Your Friends Are Here,” a ceramics collection by art instructor Kelly Graves June 6 to 27. The exhibition opens with a First Saturday Public Reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. Read More »

School District Names 11 Employees of the Year

The Elk Grove Unified School District proudly recognizes its 2025-2026 Employees of the Year: 11 outstanding staff members whose commitment, leadership and service continue to make a lasting difference for students, families and colleagues across the district. Read More »

Rivas Selected to Lead City’s Human Resources

Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann has announced the hiring of Rosemary Rivas, the city’s new Human Resources Director. Read More »

Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Florin Road

On May 22, at approximately 2:35 a.m., Sacramento Communications Center (SCC) broadcasted a vehicle versus pedestrian collision on eastbound Florin Road, west of Florin Perkins Road. Read More »

Service Above Self

DOVIA Awards Celebrate Local Volunteers Read More »

‘My Sister’s House’ Hosts AAPI Fashion Show

Raises Awareness for Domestic Abuse Survivors Read More »

All You Need is Pets

The Spirit of Fallen Hero Shines on at Animal Care Faire Read More »

Nearly Half of High School Students Eligible for CalKIDS Scholarships

As high school seniors across Sacramento County make college and career decisions ahead of graduation, CalKIDS is encouraging students and families to check whether scholarship funds have already been set aside in their names. Read More »

Girl Scouts Earn Highest Honors

Before they earned medals, scholarships and standing ovations, many of the Girl Scouts recognized Saturday, May 16, at the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Highest Awards Ceremony started their award-winning community projects with a simple question: How can I help? Read More »

NFIB Details Weakening in the Labor Market

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released their April Jobs Report showing a softening in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.2 points to 100.4. Read More »

Baseball Trio Lands on WAC Postseason Honor Roll

Sacramento State senior right-hander Ethan Lay and junior outfielder Erick Dessens were named to the first team while freshman outfielder Sam Harry picked up second-team honors on May 19. Read More »

April New Home Sales Rebound from March, North State BIA Reports

After two straight below-average months, new home sales in the greater Sacramento area showed a modest rebound in April, the North State Building Industry Association (BIA) reported today. Read More »

Drivers Encouraged to Embrace Safe Driving This Summer

Summer driving brings increased risks, but safe choices can save lives Read More »

Solaita Selected to Play for American Samoa National Volleyball Team

Sophomore outside hitter Keonahi'ilani Solaita has been selected to play for the American Samoa National Volleyball Team. Read More »

Board Votes to Sit Two on Homelessness Task Force

At its May 19 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors appointed two supervisors to an ad hoc Planning Task Force that will formally advance a new regional homelessness governance structure. Read More »

Monster Jam Trucks to Bring Full-Throttle Entertainment to Sacramento

With its massive custom-built trucks and world champion drivers, the live motorsport event Monster Jam comes roaring back into Golden 1 Center with two shows Saturday, Aug. 15 and one Sunday, Aug. 16. Read More »

Connors Named 10th Best Returning Lineback

Hero Sports has named UC Davis football linebacker Porter Connors the 10th-best returning linebacker among this year’s batch in the Football Championship Subdivision, placing one of the best defenders in the nation squarely in the middle of a deep and talented Aggie defensive unit. Read More »