Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read More »

Hastings Joins Republic FC as Partnerships Vice President

As preparations for Republic Stadium at the Railyards are in full swing, the club announced the addition of Brian Hastings to its executive team on Aug. 28. Read More »

Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week. Read More »

Butler Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Major League Baseball announced that Lawrence Butler has been named the Athletics’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport. Read More »

Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15. Read More »

Annual Brain Health Forum Open to Everyone

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know how hard it can be to navigate daily life, let alone think about long-term plans. Read More »

Sacramento-Area New Home Sales Continued

Moving Upward in August, North State BIA Reports Read More »

Restored Locomotive on Display in Historic Roundhouse

In partnership with Friends of No. 9, the California State Railroad Museum is excited to announce the beautifully restored No. 9 steam locomotive and companion exhibit are now on display inside the museum’s historic Roundhouse. Read More »

Sunrise Mall Lawsuit and Pre-condemnation Appraisal Update Provided

The City of Citrus Heights has additional information about a lawsuit it filed against the Namdar Realty Group, owner of a substantial portion of Sunrise Mall, and details about the cost and timeline of a third-party mall pre-condemnation appraisal, which the city announced Aug. 28. Read More »

Council Approves Funding for Local Nonprofits

Citrus Heights City Council members heard a Homeless Regional Collaboration Model presentation by Sacramento County at its Sept. 10 meeting. Read More »

Clothing Connection Leaves Legacy

The Underground Clothing Connection (UCC), a clothing store for students and their families in need, formerly located in Sunrise Mall, closed July 11, leaving Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) leadership deciding what to do with remaining inventory and determine its future. Read More »

Mira Loma 65th Reunion Set

A classic car show, cheerleader routines and band performances are among nostalgic attractions planned for Mira Loma High School’s 65th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, Sept. 27. Read More »

Water Providers Warn Residents about Unauthorized Solicitations

Citrus Heights Water District, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Orange Vale Water Company and California American Water are warning residents about unauthorized solicitations targeting local households. Read More »

San Juan Unified to Kick Off College Week

College application season has begun and San Juan Unified District will host a variety of opportunities from Sept. 18 to Sept. 26 to help students explore educational options and prepare for post-secondary success. Read More »

Junior/Senior Team City Championship Winners Named

The 2025 Walter and Olga Strand Junior/Senior City Championship was held Sept. 7 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course. Read More »

Rodrigo Lopez Nominated for Player of the Month

USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced that Republic FC midfielder Rodrigo (RoRo) Lopez was nominated for USL Championship Player of the Month for August. Read More »

UC Davis Basketball Season Tickets on Sale

With just under two months from opening tip, University of California, Davis basketball season tickets are now on sale, allowing Aggie fans to catch the action in the University Credit Union Center all winter long. Read More »

Ella Kraft Named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

California State University, Sacramento senior Ella Kraft was named the Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week, it was announced on Sept. 10. Read More »

ARC has Strong Start at USF Invite

The American River College (ARC) men's cross-country team kicked off their season Aug. 29 in Golden Gate Park with determination at the University of San Francisco Invite, an event hosting top collegiate programs across California. Read More »

State Water Board to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Updates to the Bay-Delta Plan

As part of the process required to update and implement the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Water Quality Control Plan (Bay-Delta Plan), the State Water Resources Control Board will begin a two-day public hearing on Sept. 25 and 26. Read More »

Training Tomorrow’s Pilots at Mather Airport

Exciting changes are on the horizon at Mather Airport, where the EVA Flight Training Academy has broken ground on its newest project: a four-story student dormitory. Read More »

Sign Up for School Pesticide Notifications

California Safe Schools, a nonprofit organization dedicated to children's environmental health and safety, reminds parents, guardians, teachers and school staff at all California K-12 public schools and childcare centers to file the Right to Know Pesticide Use Notification form at the start of the school year. Read More »

Women's and Children's Center Celebrates Decade of Care

More than 61,605 Babies Delivered There So Far Read More »

Former Marie Callender’s Demolished

Once a much-loved destination along Citrus Height’s “restaurant row” on Sunrise Boulevard, the vacant 9,372-square-foot Marie Callender’s restaurant, built in 1978 and opened in the early 1980s, was recently demolished by its new owner, Patterson Properties, to make way for a new, yet to be named quick-serve restaurant. Read More »

Healing Together

Battle Buddy Program Transforms Lives Read More »

One Hundred Years Young

Marine Stuart McIntyre Celebrates His Birthday Among Friends Read More »

El Futuro Scholarship Applications Open

Ahead of the Sept. 15 kickoff of Hispanic Heritage Month, Republic FC and the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are now accepting applications for the annual El Futuro Scholarship. Read More »

Cal Expo Kicks Off Football Partnership

Cal Expo, in partnership with California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) is kicking off the exploration of a new chapter for Hornet football. Read More »

Singh Wins 2025 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship

The 2025 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship ran from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course. Read More »

Ethan Gao Claims Victory at State Fair Golf Championship

The Sacramento Golf Council proudly concluded the 101st California State Fair Championship at the historic Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks, with a thrilling display of elite amateur golf talent over three days of fierce competition. Read More »

Retired Teachers Award Local Students

In June, a total of six American River College (ARC) students each received a $2,000 scholarship from the Retired Teachers Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (RTSF) of the Sacramento Northeast Division 75 of the California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA). Read More »

Awareness and Accountability at Annual Fentanyl Summit

Hundreds gathered from the Greater Sacramento Area for the annual Fentanyl Awareness and Action Summit at the Citrus Heights Event Center on Sept. 4, featuring resources and discussion panels regarding harm reduction, enforcement efforts, prevention and treatment. Read More »

County Revises Approved 2025-26 Budget

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Sept. 3 to revise the approved budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Read More »

Orangetheory Franchise Owners to Expand Portfolio with 3 Seniors Helping Seniors® Territories

Steve and Kristin LeClair are growing in the franchise world, bringing a new sense of purpose to their work with the launch of their senior care franchise in the Greater Sacramento area Read More »

Metro Chamber Foundation Opens Applications for the 2026 Leadership Sacramento Class, Marking 40+ Years of Impact

As of Sept. 3, applications are officially open for the 2026 Leadership Sacramento class. Established in 1985, Leadership Sacramento is proud to be celebrating 40 years (and counting) of shaping leaders and strengthening communities across the Capital Region. Read More »