Izzi Joins Staff as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development

Veteran college athletics administrator Michael Izzi has been named the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development at Sacramento State, announced Director of Athletics Mark Orr. Read More »

Psyk and Pinnick Named Stats Perform All Americans

After a season ranked near the top in multiple categories, helping UC Davis football make another deep run into the postseason, both Jacob Psyk (first team) and Caden Pinnick (freshman) have earned Stats Perform All-American honors, making both Aggies two-time All-Americans following the 2026 season. Read More »

Sacramento Region Community Foundation Offers More Than 40 Scholarships

Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships are Awarded Annually Read More »

Republic FC Adds Goalkeeper Jacob Randolph

Republic FC announced Dec. 16 the addition of goalkeeper Jacob Randolph. He will be added to the team’s roster, pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the terms of the contract were not disclosed. Read More »

SMUD Partners with Cub Scouts to Recycle Christmas Trees

Give your Christmas tree the proper holiday send-off. Instead of tossing it in the trash, recycle it. You’ll be doing our local landfills a big favor. Read More »

Volunteers Needed to Help Sacramento Understand and Address Homelessness

Want to help Sacramento better understand and address homelessness? You’re invited to volunteer for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. Read More »

CalCCA Challenges CPUC Decision Raising Energy Bills

California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) recently filed a Petition for Writ of Review with the California Court of Appeal, Third District, challenging a recent California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision that retroactively changes the methodology used to calculate the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment. Read More »

First Flu-Related Death of the Season Confirmed

Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Public Health Division (SCPH) is reporting the first influenza-related death of the 2025-26 flu season. Read More »

Free Car Seat Program Protects Children

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), has awarded Sacramento County Public Health a $137,039 grant to continue and expand the reach of the car seat safety program in partnership with Dignity Health, Mercy San Juan Medical Center. Read More »

New Year, New Laws

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is committed to keeping the public informed so they can make the safest choices for themselves and their families. Read More »

CalKIDS Expands Access to Education Resources

CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training, awarded laptops to eight families across Sacramento and California as part of a statewide initiative to expand access to essential learning tools and increase awareness of the CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts available. Read More »

'Best Lights in Citrus Heights' Winners Named

The Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest celebrates the holiday spirit of our residents as they decorate for the season. Read More »

Defendant Sentenced for Felony Insurance Fraud

Jordan Roy Lester pled to felony insurance fraud and was sentenced to 270 days county jail, two years formal probation and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $232,829 to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Read More »

Opening of Mitchell Village Park Celebrated

The 23-acre nature area with nearly a mile-long meandering trail, five individual foot bridges and two new playgrounds, was named in honor of the Mitchell family Read More »

‘Leather and Lace’ Raises Funds for Playhouse

In its 50th season, Carmichael’s Chautauqua Playhouse will kick off a golden anniversary year with an evening of jazz, rock and country music on Jan. 11. Read More »

Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly

National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign in Place Read More »

Hoover Named Legislator of the Year by California Distillers Association

Recently, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced that The California Distillers Association named him as its 2025 Legislator of the Year. Read More »

Fun City Adventure Park Nears Completion

Construction of a new indoor trampoline park, the Fun City Adventure Park located in the Citrus Grove Shopping Center on Auburn Boulevard is quickly nearing completion. Read More »

Home Sales Decline but Remain Within Seasonal Normals

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region reflected normal levels in November as builder incentives continued to promote seasonal sales volumes. Read More »

Small Business Leaders Comment on Jobs Report

33 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in November. Read More »

Defendant Convicted of Sexually Abusing Two Girls

Robinson faces a maximum sentence of 162 years and 4 months to life in prison. Read More »

Start 2026 Strong by Claiming Your CalKIDS Scholarship

As the year comes to a close and families begin setting goals for the year ahead, California is reaffirming its commitment to young people through CalKIDS, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program. Read More »

CAHIP NorCal Celebrates Successful Toy Drive

The Toy Drive reflects CAHIP NorCal’s ongoing commitment to community service alongside its work in advocacy, education, and professional development for health insurance and benefits professionals. Read More »

Operation Holiday Cheer Celebrates 17th Year

he air was electric with the excitement of children as a caravan of Citrus Heights police vehicles flashing lights, led by the Police Activity League (PAL) truck made its way to the center of the Greenback Manor apartment complex on Dec. 18. Read More »

Alonzo Carter Named as Head Football Coach

Will be the 14th Coach in Sacramento State Program History Read More »

Republic FC Reinforces Roster with Pierre Reedy

The club announced Dec. 17 the signing of midfielder Pierre Reedy. Read More »

Chip Maxson 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year

Maxson Selected as Top Executive Among All 120 Full-Season Minor League Affiliates Read More »

A's Agree to Terms With RHP Mark Leiter Jr. on One-Year Contract

The Athletics have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on a one-year contract for the 2026 season, the club announced Dec. 17. Read More »

When Shopping This Holiday Season, Don't Forget to Get Health Insurance for 2026

The holidays are upon us, and for many, that means rushing to shop for all the things that make this time of year special. Read More »

Navigating Family Dynamics and Grief During the Holidays

The holiday season is most often described as joyful, warm and full of celebration, but many people experience something more complex. Read More »

Rise in Local Salmonella Case Data Linked to Statewide Outbreak

Salmonella cases rose above normal levels in Sacramento County this fall due to an outbreak linked to contaminated eggs from Vega Farms, Inc., a Dixon, CA based company. Read More »

TOT Grant Program Available for Local Non-Profits

he Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is continuing its commitment to supporting local non-profit organizations through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program. Read More »

Department of Child, Family and Adult Services Awarded for Committment to Community

Sacramento County is proud to announce that the Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services (DCFAS) has been named the winner of the inaugural Social Sector Hero of the Year Award by Clear Impact. Read More »

Re-New Winter Sports Open for Ski Season

It won’t be long before many winter sports enthusiasts start to make their way to ski country where crisp air and fresh packed powder may soon await. Read More »

Dutch Bros Coming to Auburn Boulevard

Construction of three new Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shops in the communities of Orangevale, Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks is planned to begin soon, said Steve Grubbs, of Grubbs Investment LLC in Roseville who is the local Dutch Bros operator in the area. Read More »