Affordable Housing Program Approved

Homeless Shelter Residents Qualify Read More »

Light Inspires Sacramento Audience

Moving, changing colors of light filled downtown Sacramento’s Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Oct. 10, in a daring show called Luminiscence. Read More »

What’s Cooking in California Schools?

Farm to School Summit brings state leaders, local students and fresh ideas Read More »

California Capital Airshow Celebrates 20 Years

Milestone event featured two days of aerial performances, a nighttime show and a salute to America’s 250th Read More »

Even in Today’s Economy, a New Home May Be More Affordable Than You Realize

It’s no secret that mortgage interest rates have climbed sharply this year, due in part to the ongoing conflict in Iran and uncertainties about oil supplies and cost. Rates have broken the 7% level and are likely to inch even higher. Read More »

Are You Winter Weather Ready?

As we enjoy the cooler weather that comes with fall, it’s a great time to start preparing for what the next season will bring. Read More »

Higher Interest Rates Lead to Decline in September New Home Sales

Higher mortgage interest rates stemming from the increasing costs of energy as the war with Iran continues caused a drop in new home sales in September in the Sacramento region, the North State Building Industry Association reported today. Read More »

Sacramento Golf Council Names 2026 Players of the Year

The Sacramento Golf Council (SGC) awarded their Player of the Year awards on Monday, Oct. 12, at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Read More »

Jennifer Contreras Named 2026 El Futuro Scholarship Winner

In front of a sold-out crowd at Heart Health Park on Noche Latina, Republic FC and the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated Jennifer Contreras as the recipient of the 2026 El Futuro Scholarship. Read More »

Society for the Blind Announces Blindness Awareness Month in October

Nonprofit Society for the Blind in Sacramento is encouraging local residents to honor Blindness Awareness Month throughout October by connecting people with vision loss to services so they can gain the skills they need to stay independent and thrive. Read More »

Women’s Basketball Picked Fifth, Picton and Cotton Earn Preseason Honors

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team is making a great first impression entering its first season in The Big West as the coaches have picked the Hornets to finish fifth in the league while selecting senior Natalie Picton and junior Jenessa Cotton to its seven-woman preseason All-Big West squad. Read More »

Future Voters Cast Ballots in 2026 Statewide Mock Election

Democracy comes alive when youth transition from classroom instruction to hands-on civic participation. Read More »

2026 Golden Bear Games

The Golden Bear Games made their return to Elk Grove Oct. 10, hosted by CrossFit 916. The first event started at 8 a.m., and lasted until 5 p.m. Read More »

Locals Win Nearly $372,000

Luck was in the cards for two Elk Grove locals who struck it big at Sky River Casino, with combined wins greater than $371,000 in progressive jackpot payouts across two popular Light & Wonder table games. Read More »

Senior Center Might Expand

The Elk Grove Senior Center, now serving 2,500 members, might be expanding, according to a letter to members from David Feinberg, president of the center’s board of directors. Read More »

Sacramento Youth May Qualify for Foster Youth Income Program

Former and current foster youth living in Sacramento County may be eligible to receive $900 per month for up to two years through the new Foster Youth Guaranteed Income Program announced today by the City of Sacramento and United Way California Capital Region. Read More »

Fathers and Daughters Enjoy Fishing and Family Fun

American River Parkway Foundation strives to make the American River Parkway more accessible to all in Sacramento County and beyond Read More »

Kawaharada Leads American River Women at Chabot Twilight

The American River College women's cross country team showcased both front-end strength and team depth at the Chabot Twilight on Sept. 26 at Las Positas College. Read More »

Cosmic Baseball Announces Return to Sacramento in 2027

The 2027 Cosmic Takeover Tour is landing at Sutter Health Park! Read More »

Sacramento Celebrates Completion of American River Bridge Project

Dignitaries, Law Enforcement and Cycling Advocates Celebrate Accomplishment Read More »

River Cats’ Chris Shastid Named Pacific Coast League Groundskeeper of the Year

Minor League Baseball announced Sacramento River Cats Vice President of Field Operations, Chris Shastid, as the Pacific Coast League Groundskeeper of the Year. Read More »

Agriculture Contributes Nearly $1.2 Billion to Local Economy, Supports 6,924 Jobs

Sacramento County agriculture pumped $1.198 billion to the local economy in 2024 and supported 6,924 jobs, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures Chrisandra J. Flores announced Oct. 6 while presenting the County’s 2025 Crop and Livestock Report to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. Read More »

Ruben Ramirez Named Hawk of the Week

Men's Soccer Sophomore Ruben Ramirez Two-Goal Performance Against American River Seals the Win for the Hawks Read More »

Federal Grant Furthers Critical Homeless Services

The road from being housed to unhoused to being housed again is not circular or linear. It is fraught with turns, breakages and twists that no one can predict or always avoid. Read More »

Flag Football Winding Down

Each game matters as the season winds down. One game can determine who will be named Delta League Champion. Three flag football games were played Oct. 7, and all six teams were part of the Delta League. Read More »

Sacramento Archives Crawl Coming

Celebrate American Archives Month with the Sacramento Archives Crawl from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17. Read More »

Court Sides with Union

An attorney thinks it is the end of the road for the owner of Sky River Casino and the owner’s efforts that have led to a lack of bargaining with the workers’ union. Read More »

New Law Limits CIPA Lawsuits

The Stop CIPA Shakedown Lawsuits coalition Oct. 1 celebrated Gov. Gavin Newsom's signing of SB 690, a major reform to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) that will provide much-needed relief to thousands of California small businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies facing abusive lawsuits and demand letters. Read More »

Homecoming Games Continue

Another week of league competition for high school football continued with more homecoming games. Elk Grove, Monterey Trail and Sheldon were the schools that played Oct. 2. Read More »

New Lights for Christmas Tree

New Christmas lights were strung Oct. 3 on a tree here that’s part of a decades-old holiday tradition. Read More »

2,195 Pounds of Pumpkin

A 2,195-pound pumpkin tipped the scales and set a new site record Oct. 3 at the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival, earning Napa grower Linden Fowler the top prize of $7,000. Read More »

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Waste Facility

Members of the fall Elk Grove 101 cohort recently toured the City of Elk Grove’s Special Waste Collection Center, getting a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to household hazardous waste after it leaves residents’ homes. Read More »