Bloodmobile Helps Save Lives

From Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 152 individuals came out to save lives through blood donations during the blood drive at the Marketplace at Birdcage Center in Citrus Heights. Blood donations are delivered to hospitals as quickly as they are collected. Read More »

Rotary Club Donates Hundreds of Shoes to Local Schools

Prior to Thanksgiving, the Rotary Club of Citrus Heights completed delivery of a total of 677 pairs of new shoes to 11 San Juan Unified School District’s elementary, middle and high schools and the Sayonara Center in Citrus Heights. Read More »

Snow Much Joy Painting

Frosty the Snowman might be a “fairy tale” they say, but if you pick up an artist’s brush and paint him onto an 11x14 blank canvas, he might magically come to life, just in time for you to take him home. Read More »

Ex-POW Remembers a Century

Memories accumulate for an old-timer turning 100. Some delightful, some frightful. Read More »

Sacramento Author Helps Shelter Animals Nationwide

A new children’s book series is empowering young animal allies nationwide. Read More »

Initial State Water Project Allocation Announced

On Dec. 2, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an initial State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast of five percent of requested supplies for 2025. Read More »

SacRT Awarded Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) was recently selected as a Round 1 Grantee of the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program by the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI). Read More »

Women’s Empowerment to Hold Annual Holiday Drive

Local residents can spread holiday cheer to Sacramento women and children who have experienced homelessness by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Drive. Read More »

Multiple Sclerosis Marathon Successful

For the 10th year in a row, the John A. Schafer, MD Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center located at 7777 Greenback Lane, a program of the Dignity Health Neurological Institute, hosted its Annual Marathon on Dec. 2. Read More »

Apply Now for Next Grand Jury

Applicants are now being sought for new jurors to serve on the Sacramento County Grand Jury. The application period opened on Nov. 20. Read More »

New Partnership Bolsters 911 Response in Sac County

The City of Sacramento Fire Department and Medic Ambulance entered a partnership on Nov. 1 to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) transport services in Sacramento County. Read More »

SacRT’s Holiday Bus Returns

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Holiday Bus has returned. The Holiday Bus is a festive tradition offering free rides to passengers while spreading holiday cheer throughout the region. Read More »

Santa Kicks Off Season of Giving with Charitable Vending Machines

With a twinkle in his eye, Santa Claus cut the ceremonial red ribbon at the Light the World Giving Machines on Monday and then showed the world the joy of giving by selecting a few gifts for those in need in the Greater Sacramento Area. Read More »

ARC Coach Named NorCal Coach of the Year

The American River College Men's Water Polo program has achieved a lot of great things throughout the 2024 season. As the program prepares to open up the 3C2A State Championships, the Beavers can add another achievement: NorCal Coach of the Year. Read More »

Record Crowd Hits the Streets for 2024 Run to Feed the Hungry

The streets of East Sacramento were bustling with energy on Thanksgiving morning as the 31st annual Run to Feed the Hungry drew a record number of participants to the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run. Read More »

First Property Taxes Installment Due Dec. 10

The deadline for paying the first installment of your 2024-2025 Sacramento County property taxes is coming up shortly. Read More »

Sacramento State Women’s Basketball Finishes Third at Thanksgiving Classic

Senior Katie Peneueta finished with a career-high tying 20 points to go with nine rebounds while three other Hornets finished in double figures on Sunday Dec. 1, helping push the Sacramento State women’s basketball team past Wagner, 73-34, to finish third at the FIU Thanksgiving Classic in Miami. Read More »

Hornet Volleyball Standouts Named All-Big Sky

Three Hornet seniors were named all-Big Sky Conference on Nov. 26, including outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann being named to the first team, and rightside hitter Ellie Tisko named second team. Read More »

Sac Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Republic FC is hosting its annual Open Tryout, giving the region’s top players a chance to impress the technical staff and earn an invitation to training camp. Read More »

Don’t Let Fats, Oils and Grease Ruin Holiday Cheer

As the holiday season approaches, the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is urging residents to help prevent sewer backups, a common yet costly and disruptive issue that peaks during this time of year. Read More »

CHP Secures Federal Grant to Enhance Older Driver Safety

The California Highway Patrol (CHP), in partnership with the Office of Traffic Safety, announced the receipt of a $225,000 federal grant to launch the “Keeping Everyone Safe” (KEYS) program. Read More »

Reclamation and DWR Celebrate Delta Restoration Project Launch

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Bureau of Reclamation broke ground on a habitat restoration project in the Delta that, when completed, will help endangered species such as Delta smelt and Chinook salmon while supporting the long-term operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. Read More »

Marathoners Hit the Road Sunday

Fair Oaks Boulevard is one of many streets that will channel almost 10,000 California International Marathon athletes to Sacramento on Sunday, Dec. 8. Read More »

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 »

Milestones and Gratitude

The annual 2024 Citrus Heights State of the City Address on Nov. 14 in City Council Chambers proved to be quite a highlight reel of achievement Read More »

Blood Drive Dec. 5

Holidays and Remote Work Affect Blood Supply 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 »

Oktoberfest Brings a Bit of Germany to Citrus Heights

Once again, the Oktoberfest AlpenBand California made its way to Citrus Heights to entertain members and neighbors of Messiah Lutheran Church. 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 »

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 »

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 »