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 »

98 Rock Blood Drive Brings Out Donors

Potential blood donors from all over the Sacramento area and beyond arrived at the annual “Role Up Your Sleeve” blood drive on a November weekend following the direction of the DJs at 98 Rock station in Sacramento. Read More »

Tree Lighting Rings in the Holidays

More than 1,000 residents and guests from Citrus Heights and beyond arrived at the Citrus Heights City Hall on Dec. 4 to take part in the official kick-off to the Christmas season, the annual Citrus Heights Christmas Tree Lighting. Read More »

Council Discusses Possible Restrictions on Food Truck Operations

The council discussed possible updates to the city’s code regarding mobile food vendors operating on private property for more than two hours at a time. Read More »

Mari Jane Lopez-Taff Sworn in as Mayor

The city of Citrus Heights has welcomed a new mayor, with Mari Jane Lopez-Taff assuming her duties at last Wednesday’s city council meeting following a unanimous vote. Read More »

Enhanced Aviation Program Coming to Sacramento City College

Representative Ami Bera gathered with leaders of the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento County and regional aviation on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Modern Aviation Terminal Building to recognize Sacramento City College’s (SCC) progress toward becoming an enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Read More »

Sierra Health and United Way Launch Match for Meals

As local food banks’ resources are stretched thin to serve record numbers of people experiencing food insecurity, Sierra Health Foundation and United Way California Capital Region are launching the Match for Meals campaign. Read More »

CAL FIRE Transitions to New National Emergency Reporting System

Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced recently that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) — a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed. Read More »

SacRT Secures Over $126 Million to Advance Transit, Housing, Climate Goals

he Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it has been awarded three grants totaling $25.8 million through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 9 program. Read More »

Board Approves Flexible Housing Pool to Address Homelessness

On Dec. 9, the Board of Supervisors approved a multi-year plan to launch a Flexible Housing Pool (FHP). Read More »

'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over'

The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. Read More »

Sacramento-Area Fees to Build New Homes Average $109,000, Study Finds

BIA Calls on Local Governments to Lower Fees, Improve Affordability Read More »

California Probation Chiefs Elect President and Executive Officers

The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has selected its executive leadership team for 2026, naming Chief Esa Ehmen-Krause of Contra Costa County as President, Chief Izen Locatelli of Mendocino County as Vice President, and Chief Tamika Nelson of San Diego County as Secretary/Treasurer. Read More »

Contesting Traffic Tickets Made Easier

The Sacramento Superior Court is launching a new innovation designed to make contesting eligible traffic tickets faster, easier and more convenient for the public. Read More »

A’s Select RHP Ryan Watson in Major League Rule 5 Draft

A’s select three pitchers in minor league portion Read More »

Sacramento State Announces Change

Brennan Marion announced Dec. 5 that he will resign as the head football coach at Sacramento State to become the offensive coordinator at Colorado. Read More »

Eric Kubota Wins Tony Gwynn Lifetime Achievement Award

A’s Director of Scouting Eric Kubota has been named the winner of the Tony Gwynn Award, a lifetime achievement award presented annually by Baseball America for the greatest contributions to the game. Read More »

Pinnick and Cofield Named FCS Football Central Freshman All-Americans

Following impressive freshmen campaigns by Caden Pinnick and Drew Cofield, the pair of UC Davis football freshmen have earned FCS Football Central Freshman All-American honors as announced today. Read More »

Thunderbirds to Return

The California Capital Airshow, in partnership with Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, recently announced that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2026 California Capital Airshow, returning to Mather Airport on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11. Read More »

Rising Heat Leads to Minimal Losses for California Processing Tomatoes

Researchers Analyzed Traffic, Temperatures and 1.4 million Tomato Truckloads Read More »

Data Shows 90.2% of California Farms are Family-Owned

A new study on behalf of Farm Flavor has identified the states with the most family-owned farms. Read More »

750,000 CalKIDS Scholarships Awarded

Launched in 2022, CalKIDS provides scholarships worth up to $1,500 for eligible public-school students and up to $175 in scholarships for every child born in California on or after July 1, 2022. Read More »

California's Infrastructure Graded a 'C-'

Aging Assets and Weather Challenges Continue to Strain Infrastructure Systems Read More »

Final Cadet Class of the Year Graduates

Graduation Caps Year of Record Hiring and Rising Interest in Law Enforcement Careers Read More »

Water Rates Rise Across Most Categories

The Citrus Heights Water District has approved new water rates for 2026, showing increases across most meter sizes and usage charges compared with 2025, according to the district’s adopted rate schedule. Read More »

Sheri Merrick Receives ‘21’Award

Sheri Merrick, the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce executive director, was named the 2025 recipient of the 10th annual Stones Gambling Hall “21” Award on Dec. 3. Read More »

SAFE Credit Union to Combine with BECU

Boeing Employees’ Credit Union (BECU) and SAFE Credit Union announced they have signed a definitive agreement to combine, uniting two purpose-driven credit unions with a shared commitment to the financial well-being of their members and the communities they serve. Read More »

Dr. Abdalla Recognized for Leadership in Opioid Treatment, Patient Care

Sacramento County recognizes Dr. Jacqueline Abdalla for receiving a major honor from the Western Association of Correctional Healthcare Services (WACHSA) for her leadership in improving medical care within the county’s correctional facilities, especially through the expansion of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Read More »