Sacramento Region Leaders Celebrate Ozone Attainment Milestone

At a joint press conference today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Josh F.W. Cook joined local Sacramento leaders to celebrate the region’s successful attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by the 2024 deadline. Read More »

Constitution Day in the Park

Constitution Discussion Groups (CDGs) of Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties are delighted to announce their upcoming Constitution Day Celebration on Sept. 21. Read More »

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to confront a subject often shrouded in silence and stigma. Read More »

Her Very Own Apartment

Krystal walks into the facility at a fast clip – slightly late for our meeting because she caught the bus after spending the night in her very own apartment. Her first night in her own space in more than five years. Read More »

Retired Teachers Invited for Coffee and Conversation

As the new school year begins and students return to their classrooms, newly retired teachers can often feel ambivalent. Happy to be free of the demands placed on educators, but missing the shared connections when pupils begin a new journey in learning. Read More »

Cruise Into the Future

Where retro meets the road ahead. SMUD is bringing electric vehicle education and test drives to the OG Lowrider x Wired Down Sacramento Festival on Sept. 13. Read More »

Citrus Nights in Citrus Heights

With a pause put on this year on the annual “Sunday Funday,” which typically takes place at Rusch Park annually each September, the city is gearing up to host a free event at Van Maren Park called Citrus Nights. Read More »

Family Learning Lab and Co-School Opens

The Family Learning Lab and Co-School, a new concept for supporting homeschooling families in Citrus Heights, has opened for fall enrollment. Read More »

Citrus Heights Begins Sunrise Mall Pre-condemnation Appraisal

This summer, Citrus Heights city officials increased pressure on Namdar Realty, owners of a substantial portion of Sunrise Mall, to take a more active role in the property’s maintenance and upkeep, assessing more than $500,000 in code enforcement and public nuisance penalties and filing a lawsuit on July 15 in Sacramento County Superior Court. Read More »

Council Approves Field Haven Lease for Animal Services

At the Aug. 27 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council considered leasing a city-owned property to Field Haven Feline Center, a nonprofit animal welfare agency, for the operation of a veterinary service center. Read More »

Mesa Verde High School Leads by Example

Mesa Verde High School, a Title I school in Citrus Heights, is rewriting the story of student success through family, follow-through and deep-rooted community investment. Read More »

CRC Softball Puts 13 Players on All-America Scholar-Athlete Team

After a solid softball season with a third-place finish in the Big 8 Conference and another trip to post-season play, the Cosumnes River College softball team has also been taking care of business in the classroom. Read More »

Junior Championship Crowns Winners at Haggin Oaks

The State Fair Junior Championship for boys and girls ages 7 to18 was held Aug. 23 at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Read More »

River Cats Announce 2026 Schedule

The Sacramento River Cats, proud affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced their 150-game schedule for the upcoming 2026 season and are offering a limited time opportunity to be the first to secure tickets for next season. Read More »

Mikus Losbergs Elevated to Head Coach

Mikus Losbergs, a big part of the program as both a player and assistant coach, has been elevated to head men's tennis coach, athletics director Mark Orr said Aug. 27. Read More »

Nonprofits Thrive at Chicken Festival

Each year, the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival draws thousands of attendees with its quirky charm, live entertainment, mouthwatering food and vibrant community spirit but behind the feathers and festivities lies a deeper purpose. Read More »

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Launches in Sacramento County

Young Children can Receive Free Books Read More »

Annual Fundraising Event to Support Life-Changing Healthcare

Friends of Asha USA, Sacramento’s annual fundraising event on Sept. 28 is dedicated to raising critical funds for healthcare and community programs in the slums of Delhi, India. Read More »

Vacant Commercial Property Ordinance Addressed

The City of Citrus Heights addressed the growing number of vacant commercial buildings in the city by introducing its draft of a proposed commercial property re-occupancy ordinance in a public workshop Aug. 11 at City Hall. Read More »

Highway Sign Dedicated at San Juan High

With a broad smile reflective of his “Spartan Spirit,” San Juan High School Principal David Levis climbed up a pedestal in front of the school on Greenback Lane and proudly tore off the covering of a new historic Lincoln Highway placard. Read More »

‘Boots and Bling’ Shine

Best of Citrus Heights Awards Celebrates Local Businesses Read More »

Baucom Captures Golf Championship at State Fair

Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship played Aug. 16 and 17 at Bing Maloney Golf Course. Read More »

Cosumnes River College’s Shuler Retires After 25 Years

Cosumnes River College (CRC) announced the retirement of assistant baseball coach and instructional assistant Jno Shuler, who has been part of Cosumnes River College Athletics for 25 years. Read More »

Kings Tickets Available

The Sacramento Kings begin the 2025-26 season on the road against the Phoenix Suns at 7 p.m. Oct. 22. The Kings return home for opening night at Golden 1 Center presented by Kaiser Permanente to take on the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, followed by a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in Sacramento at 6 p.m. Oct. 26. Read More »

Stadium Deposit Campaign Follows Groundbreaking Ceremony

Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC marked the beginning of construction on Republic FC Stadium at the Railyards with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 18. Read More »

New Home Sales Rebound in July

July new home sales in the greater Sacramento region rebounded from June's low point, with 480 sales reported by North State Building Industry Association members, the association reported Aug. 12. Read More »

Ukrainian Americans Parade Gratitude

Celebrations for the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence on Aug. 24 culminated in a 30-mile, horn-honking convoy through Carmichael, Arden Arcade, Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks. Read More »

Final County Recommended Budget Hearings to Begin

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Revised Recommended Budget hearings at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3 in the Sacramento County Administration Building’s Board Chambers, located at 700 H St., Sacramento. Read More »

Congressman Bera Discusses Community Issues

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., spoke for about 30 minutes Aug. 7 about the state of the country and the county at the informal monthly Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch meeting in North Highlands and then answered questions for about 25 minutes. Read More »

SacRT’s RydeFreeRT Program Makes Youth Travel Easy

As students across the Sacramento region head back to school, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding families that getting to class has never been easier or more affordable, thanks to the RydeFreeRT program. Read More »

Free Senior Health and Resource Fair with live Music and Classic Car Display

The 11th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wyndham Sacramento Hotel off Hwy 80 at Madison. Read More »

Annual Women's Empowerment Gala Celebrates 100th Session

Women's Empowerment will hold its 24th annual Gala on Sept. 19, where guests will help raise funds for the Sacramento nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 100th session educating, empowering and employing Sacramento-area women experiencing homelessness so they can support their families. Read More »

Elaine LaLanne Still Leads the Way

Elaine LaLanne is a beacon of light promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at any age to millions of fitness aficionados throughout the world. Read More »

IDEA World Meets Sacramento

For the first time in about 40 years, the annual IDEA World fitness and wellness event from July 17 to July 19 was held in the capital city at the Sacramento Convention Center. Read More »

Council Moves Forward with Annexation

At the Aug. 13 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council considered amendments to the municipal code regarding nuisance shopping carts and fireworks. Read More »