Sephora Settles Over Hazardous Waste Violations

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with 24 District Attorney’s and City Attorney’s Offices, has reached a $775,000 settlement with Sephora USA regarding the alleged improper handling of hazardous waste generated as part of Sephora’s retail operations. Read More »

Voting Begins for Statewide Special Election

Early Voting Encouraged for Nov. 4 Special Election Read More »

SacRT Launches Transit Connect

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) recently launched the Transit Connect app, a new regional fare payment system that gives riders a faster, easier and more flexible way to pay for transit. Read More »

Club Studio Fitness Celebrates First Anniversary

The main lobby of Club Studio Fitness, a cutting-edge fitness training club in the Sunrise Village Shopping Center was bustling Saturday morning, Sept. 27, during its first anniversary. Read More »

Council Honors Firefighters

Citrus Heights Councilmember Porsche Middleton read a proclamation recognizing October as Firefighter Appreciation Month during the Sept. 24 Citrus Heights City Council meeting. Read More »

Sunrise Montessori School Opens at Sunrise Mall

The Sunrise Montessori School, a new preschool providing daycare, preschool, kindergarten and child development classes for students, ages 2 to 12, has opened behind the former Sears retail store at 7233 Sunrise Blvd. in Sunrise Mall. Read More »

Galaxy Game Café Named Small Business of the Month

Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Melisa and Robert Roden, Galaxy Game Café has quickly become a vibrant community hub in Citrus Heights, providing a space for connection, creativity and fun. Read More »

Families and Care Teams Gather for NICU Reunion

Dozens of families gathered at Rusch Park on Sept. 13 to reunite with doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists who once cared for their newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center. Read More »

SCOE Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent of Education Services

Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools David W. Gordon has announced a leadership change at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). Navdeep Purewal, Ed.D., has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. Read More »

Grants Available to Protect Waterways

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering grants of up to $2,500 to support school and community projects that help protect or improve creeks and rivers in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County. Read More »

County Warns EBT Cardholders about Fake Mobile App

The California Department of Social Services has alerted counties to a fake mobile application that is targeting Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cardholders. Read More »

County Launches New Property Tax System

After three years of planning and development, Sacramento County has launched a modern property tax system that replaced a decades-old platform responsible for collecting and distributing more than $3.1 billion in annual tax revenue for the county, school districts, cities and special districts. Read More »

Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Celebrates 30th Anniversary Season

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra announced its milestone 30th season of choral-orchestral excellence, promising audiences an unforgettable lineup of concerts, world-class soloists and a journey through powerful repertoire. Read More »

Apply Now for CalKIDS Scholarships

Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s the perfect time for students and families to jumpstart their year with CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training. Read More »

How to Combat Road Rage

If you feel like aggressive drivers are everywhere, there might be some truth to it. Read More »

How to Make the Most of Alzheimer’s Disease Breakthroughs

New research published in The Lancet as part of its Alzheimer’s Disease Series outlines strategies for integrating emerging and existing approaches for treating Alzheimer’s disease. The Lancet is a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal, founded in 1823. Read More »

Freshmen Lead the Way for Women's Golf

The California State University, Sacramento women's golf team will enter the final round of the final round of the Golfweek Red Sky Classic in 13th place after shooting 303 during the second round on Sept. 23 in Wolcott, Colorado. Read More »

Registration Open for Republic Elite Session

This November, Republic FC is hosting its next session of the Republic Elite Development Program (RED). Read More »

River Cats Season Ends in 4-2 Defeat

Two Runs in Third Courtesy of Luis Matos and Jesus Rodriguez Read More »

Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation. Read More »

Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass Read More »

‘Imagine This…’ Student Writing Competition Underway

Aspiring young authors with great stories to share about agriculture are encouraged to enter the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom’s annual “Imagine this...” Story Writing Contest. Read More »

Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region Read More »

Lost, Found and Returned

Local Kayaker behind ‘American River Lost & Found’ Read More »

Constitution Week Observed at Veterans Community Center

On Sept. 17, the General John A. Sutter Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) celebrated Constitution Week with the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights. Read More »

Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers. Read More »

Another Tuleyome Tale!

Getting Up Close and Personal with Alkali Milkvetch Read More »

Popular “Bubble Bash” Returns to Birdcage

Bubble Bash returned to the Marketplace at Birdcage in the art block, directly behind Jamba Juice on Saturday, Sept. 13, drawing hundreds eager to enjoy a sunny morning full of frothy, foamy fun. Read More »

Mancini’s Sleepworld Celebrates Citrus Heights Grand Opening

Recently, Bay Area-based Mancini’s Sleepworld’s CEO Brett Snyder proudly took scissors to cut a celebratory ribbon celebrating the official grand opening of the company’s newest store in the Sacramento region in the Citrus Town Center in Citrus Heights. Read More »

‘There Is No ‘They,’ There’s Only ‘We’

Chamber Hosts Luncheon with Police Chief on Crime and Community Read More »

San Juan Education Foundation Names STARS Hall of Fame Honorees

The San Juan Education Foundation honors exceptional San Juan Unified School District alumni at the annual “An Evening with the STARS” gala on Oct. 10. Read More »

Applause for Literary Award Winners

Seven awardees will be recognized at the “100 Years of Writing Excellence in Sacramento” Gala on Oct. 18, when the California Writers Club Sacramento hits its century mark and celebrates at North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks. Read More »

SMUD Offers Heat Pump Rebates

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and its customers have achieved a major clean-energy milestone for the Sacramento region. Read More »

Helping Older Resident Repair Home

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn. Read More »

September is National Preparedness Month

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe. Read More »