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 »

13th Annual Spirit of San Juan Awards Recognizes Incredible Students and Staff

It was a night of celebration and honor at El Camino Fundamental High School’s Center for the Arts on May 14 for the 13th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards. Read More »

ZipPass Mobile Fare App Ending June 15

SacRT Urges Riders to Transition to Transit Connect 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 »

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 »

Women’s Tennis Adds Reigning Horizon League Player of The Year For 2026-27

Belgium’s Nel Van Hout, the reigning Horizon League Player of the Year, has announced that she will continue her academic and athletic career with the Sacramento State women’s tennis program, Head Coach Sophie Breault announced June 2. Read More »

Sixth Year of Resilience Fund Supports Independent Restaurants

$1.28 Million Available to Help California’s Food and Beverage Businesses Invest in Growth, Stability and Long-term Success Read More »

SUN Bucks Return This Summer

Summer break is a time for fun, family and sunshine, but for many Sacramento County families, it can also mean higher grocery costs while children are out of school. Read More »

Republic FC Unveils Plans to Celebrate the World’s Game This Summer

The FIFA World Cup is coming to North America this summer, and Sacramento Republic FC is making sure the region has a front-row seat. From a free Downtown kick-off party to a two-day street festival in the heart of the city, the Indomitable Club is going all-in to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event right here in the Capital City. Read More »

Pony Express National Re-Ride Departs June 15

Historic 1,900-Mile Journey to Feature America 250 Celebration Read More »

Artbeat Canceled for Rusch Community Park

ArtBeat 2026, a free, public celebration of music, arts and culture scheduled to take place in Rusch Community Park on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. has been canceled. Read More »

Work on Auburn Boulevard Community Mural Wall to Resume

Work on a new Auburn Boulevard community mural spelling out “Welcome to Citrus Heights” is expected to resume as a new fundraising effort is underway to offset the cost of needed painted and materials, said Gigi Rayford, director of Citrus Heights Arts who is actively leading the project. Read More »

Designer Shoe Warehouse to Open at Marketplace at Birdcage

A new Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) store opened this week with a grand opening celebration scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 6. Read More »

Sylvan Cemetery Service Honors Our Fallen

Memorial Day at the Citrus Heights Sylvan Cemetery began a bit chilly but proved to be the perfect day to remember the 1,400 veterans buried there and to honor our veterans still serving their country. Read More »

Council Approves Municipal and Zoning Code Updates

At the May 27 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council considered a municipal code amendment regarding massage establishments. 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 »

Arcade Monsters Gobbles up Former Sunrise Rollerland

Sunrise Rollerland at 6001 Sunrise Vista Drive closed in March after a 52-plus year run, but roller skating at its beloved venue may soon live on. Read More »

Leatherby’s Named Small Business of the Year

Assemblyman Josh Hoover recently recognized Leatherby’s Family Creamery its 2026 Small Business of the Year for California’s 7th Assembly District. Read More »

Sacramento County’s New 311 Connect Mobile App is Here

Sacramento County is launching a newly updated 311 Connect Mobile Application now featuring a modern design, improved usability and enhanced security to deliver a smoother, more intuitive experience for our community. 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 »

City to Show Plans for Next Phase of Arcade Cripple Creek Trail

The city of Citrus Heights is inviting the public to see plans for the next phase of the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail which will extend the trail from the Stock Ranch Nature Preserve on Thursday, June 4th from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive. Read More »