Bringing Recycling Education to Your Community

The City's Recycling & Waste team is expanding its hands-on outreach program to help more multi-family communities make recycling and organics sorting easier than ever. Read More »

DRD Hospitality Acquires Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Elk Grove

DRD has officially announced its acquisition and new ownership of the Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Elk Grove, a premier 116-room property located in the heart of the thriving Elk Grove business and retail corridor. Read More »

Chamber Announces the 10th Annual State of the County

The Elk Grove Chamber proudly announces the return of one of the region’s most anticipated business and community events: the 10th Annual State of the County, taking place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 17 at The Pavilion in Elk Grove, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road. Read More »

F3 Dry Creek Hosts Male-Community Workout

F3 Dry Creek hosted one of its weekly male-community workouts on Saturday June 13 at Galt Community Park. The group put on two workouts in the morning, the first starting at 5:15 a.m. while the second one started at 6:30 a.m. Read More »

California State Fair Uncorks 2026 Commercial Wine Competition Winners

The California State Fair proudly announces the winners of the 2026 Commercial Wine Competition, recognizing exceptional wines crafted from California-grown grapes that showcase the state’s rich agricultural heritage, distinct climates and soils, and world-class winemaking excellence. Read More »

Small Business Employment Index Declines for Third Consecutive Month

The latest monthly Jobs Report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows the Small Business Employment Index remaining essentially flat, registering 100.3 in May after measuring 100.4 in April. Read More »

The Marinelli Bros Circus Brings a New Experience to Sacramento

Get ready Sacramento, the circus is in town! Read More »

May New Home Sales Remain Steady

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region remained steady during May despite continued affordability challenges and slightly higher mortgage rates, as members of the North State Building Industry Association reported 474 sales during the month. Read More »

Board Approves 2026-27 Recommended Budget

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted on June 10 to approve the $9 billion Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27. Read More »

RydeFreeRT Cards for 2026-27 School Year Now Available

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) announced June 9 that new RydeFreeRT cards, valid June 1, through June 30, 2027, are now available for students and youth across the Sacramento region. Read More »

Positive Altitude STEM Event Inspires Next Generation

Hundreds of families from across the region experience aviation and STEM up close at Mather Airport Read More »

Long-Term Agreement Keeps Major Music Festivals at Discovery Park Through 2035

June 9, The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a 10-year agreement between Sacramento County and Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), authorizing the company to host up to three multi-day festivals annually at Discovery Park through 2035. Read More »

Food Allergen Labeling Coming Soon to California Restaurants

Effective July 1, California restaurants with 20 or more locations will now have to disclose food allergens under the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act. Read More »

Holly Ensoll Joins Women’s Basketball Program Ahead of 2026-27 Season

UC Davis women’s basketball has added frontcourt depth with the signing of England native Holly Ensoll ahead of the 2026–27 season, Aggies head coach Jennifer Gross announced June 9. Read More »

Two California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection

The Center for Biological Diversity has scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026. Read More »

Regional Measles Outbreak Ends Following Coordinated Public Health Response

Sacramento County and Placer County public health officials announced June 9 that the regional measles outbreak has officially ended. Read More »

Breault Named ITA Northwest Region Coach of the Year

The postseason honors continue to roll in for the Sacramento State women’s tennis program as fifth-year head coach Sophie Breault was named the Northwest Region Coach of the Year by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) on June 9. Read More »

The Best Game Plan? Getting Everyone Home Safely

AAA, MADD and Waymo remind soccer fans to plan safe rides home during the World Cup tournament Read More »

Summer Is Here: Keep Your Pets Safe as Temperatures Rise

Summer has officially arrived in Sacramento County, and while many of us are looking forward to longer days, backyard barbecues, pool time and outdoor adventures, the season also brings serious risks for pets. Read More »

Versatile Defender Michel Benitez Signs Multi-Year Extension with Republic FC

Republic FC announced June 11, the club has signed defender Michel Benitez to a multi-year contract extension. Per club policy, the full terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Read More »

Local Business Owner Speaks Out Against ‘Shakedown’ Website Lawsuits

Belinda Gutierrez, owner of Elk Grove Plumbing, Drain, Heating and Air, outside her Old Town Elk Grove office. Gutierrez is among small business owners supporting Senate Bill 690 after facing what she says are predatory lawsuits tied to website privacy and cookie disclosure requirements. Read More »

Sacramento Area Public, Scholastic Media Programs Face Possible Defunding

With the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission (SMCTC) announcing its decision to make cuts to public media programs by the end of the 2025-2026 fiscal year, hundreds of students and adults involved in these public access channels and media broadcasting programs are scrambling to come up with a solution. Read More »

The Flamenco Society Brings Passionate Andalusian Artistry

The Flamenco Society is thrilled to announce a spectacular afternoon of traditional Flamenco & Spanish music and dance, bringing the raw emotion, rhythm, and vibrant energy of Andalusia straight to the City of Elk Grove. This highly anticipated cultural production will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28 at the premier Elk Grove Performing Arts Center. Read More »

Local Realtor Builds Career on Three Decades of Sales Success and Service

For more than 50 years, helping people achieve their goals has been the foundation of Sacramento-area real estate agent Ron Nakano's professional career. Read More »

Celebrate Elk Grove’s Diversity in June

In a recent update, the city highlighted upcoming events taking place all-month long that are celebrating the diversity of Elk Grove residents. Click to see event details. Read More »

Apply Now for SMUD’s Shine Program

The application period for SMUD’s Shine Awards is open June 1 through July 31 to nonprofit organizations. The Shine program is designed to improve and revitalize communities in the Sacramento region. Read More »

Family Health and Fitness Day Offers Outdoor Fun for All

Looking for a fun way to get active, spend time outdoors and make memories with your family? Sacramento County residents will have plenty of opportunities to do just that during Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 13. Read More »

Nominations Open for 2026 Sustainable Business Awards

Businesses, nonprofits and community members are encouraged to submit nominations now through June 26 for the 2026 Sustainable Business Awards. Read More »

ZipPass Mobile Fare App Ending June 15

SacRT Urges Riders to Transition to Transit Connect Read More »

Ty Smith Named New City Historian

Veteran museum leader to advance a broader vision for history, civic identity and heritage tourism in California’s Capital City Read More »

Jordan Fisher Rated Nation’s 8th Best Returning Running Back by Hero Sports

Hero Sports has placed UC Davis football senior running back Jordan Fisher among the country’s best backs, rating the Aggie tailback as the eighth-best returning running back in the Football Championship Subdivision as part of their 2026 FCS previews. Read More »

Downtown Sacramento Mural Celebrates Women in Transportation

Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) and Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Sacramento recently unveiled a new mural and transit wrapped train in downtown Sacramento, celebrating the diversity of women in the transportation industry. Read More »