Local Museums Offer Spirited Activities in October

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history, and science treasures all year long Read More »

Sac County Programs Unite for Annual D2 Fun Fair

On Sept. 21, Sacramento County came out in full force to join Supervisor Patrick Kennedy in bringing essential services to the South Sacramento community. Read More »

Great California ShakeOut Tour to Stop in Sacramento in Advance of Great California ShakeOut Day

Public invited to learn from experts and experience an earthquake simulator Read More »

Secretary of State Encourages Voter Participation During National Voter Education Week

In recognition of National Voter Education Week 2024, California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., urges all eligible Californians to become informed and active participants in the upcoming elections. Read More »

Who is California’s Best Bricklayer?

The world’s largest and most exciting masonry challenge, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®, is coming to Sacramento, CA on Oct. 11. The top masons from the territory will grab their levels and trowels to battle for a chance to be named, “California’s Best Bricklayer.” Read More »

Local Couple to Host Art Showing

Helen Plenert and Bobby Horiuchi, Sacramento natives, recently announced their “Places We’ve Been” art showing. Read More »

BERC Awards Eco-Friendly Businesses in Sacramento

On Sept. 26, Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC), a division of the Sacramento County Office of Economic Development presented the 18th Annual Sustainable Business Awards in partnership with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). Read More »

Shorter Ambulance Wait Times Reported

Sacramento County is making tremendous progress in its goal to achieve a shorter ambulance patient offload time (APOT), according to county officials. Read More »

Changes Coming to Airport

Effective Oct. 1 and without much ceremony, the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly parking lot was closed, according to the airport website. Read More »

Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids Readies for Holiday Giveaway

Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SBSK) is asking for donations of new or “almost new” Beanie Babies all year long. Every September, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids picks as many of the lowest-income elementary schools they can and finds out how many kindergarteners they have. Read More »

IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties. Read More »

EicOsis Human Health Named One of Nation's Most Fundable Companies

EicOsis Human Health, Inc., a clinical startup co-founded by UC Davis distinguished professor Bruce Hammock to alleviate chronic pain without the use of opioids, has been named one of Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s 2024 Most Fundable Companies. Read More »

California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week—October 5 to 13

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes Ensuring Clean and Safe Water for All Read More »

Breaking Ground on Braden Community

The Braden Master Planned Community groundbreaking on Sept. 26 marks the start of a new development, bringing together Sacramento County officials, local developers and community leaders. Read More »

A New Route for Medical Response in County

Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency is proud to announce the forthcoming launch of the Triage to Alternate Destination (TAD) program, following approval from the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) on Aug. 16. Read More »

United Way Invites Women To “Innovate and Ignite”

United Way's Women United action group will hold its fall fundraiser, Innovate and Ignite, to connect and empower women in the community and raise funds for the local United Way's foster youth initiatives. Read More »

Grants to Protect Water Quality Available

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to offer grants to support school or community projects that protect or improve local creeks and rivers within the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County. Read More »

Stay Current on Vaccines This Fall

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory viruses. Read More »

Sac County Celebrates Food Safety Excellence

To honor the remarkable food safety efforts of local restaurants and food facilities that protect the public from foodborne illnesses, and to celebrate National Food Safety Month, the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department recognized Sacramento County operators during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 10. Read More »

EV Chargers Require More Revenue to be Profitable

Just like gas stations, EV charging infrastructure requires additional sources of revenue to be profitable. Read More »

‘Destination Aviation’ STEM Event Inspiring the Next Generations

A day filled with fun, science, hot dogs and aviation excitement captivated more than 700 attendees at the California Capital Airshow’s ‘Destination Aviation’ STEM event on Sept. 21 at Mather Airport, local youth explored career opportunities in aviation and other STEM fields. Read More »

Empowerment For a Better Future

With tears spilling over her eyelids and down her cheeks, Falisha recalled buried details of her rocky childhood – responsibilities no child should’ve shouldered, experiences no child should’ve had. Read More »

“American Pickers” to Film in California

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024 Read More »

IRS Encourages People to Do an End-Of-Summer Tax Checkup

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time. Read More »

Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected Read More »

Rep. Ami Bera Secures Over $13 Million to Rehabilitate Runway at Mather Airport

On Sept. 17, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $13,044,668 in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate the runway at Sacramento’s Mather Airport Read More »

Transportation Impacts Dialysis Patient Outcomes

An estimated 35.5 million Americans have kidney disease and more than 554,000 of them are on dialysis, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Read More »

California Girl Scouts Explore the Aerospace Museum

Discover, create, and lead with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Read More »

Mildly Scenic Author Events

Local author presents the backstory of turning a hobby into an indispensable trail guide in her upcoming Author Talk series Read More »

SacRT Celebrates California Clean Air Day and Week Without Driving

In celebration of California Clean Air Day and the Week Without Driving, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is offering free rides on its fixed-route bus and light rail services on three select days starting next week, Monday, Sept. 30. Read More »

A New Master Planned Community Breaks Ground

Sacramento County joined state and federal elected officials and representatives from Somers West today to kick off the groundbreaking of the Braden Master Planned Community, previously known as Cordova Hills, in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County. Read More »

Assembly Republicans Announce Legislation to Bring Down Gas Prices

As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation and Gov. Newsom jams Legislative Democrats with a dangerous scheme that will drive costs even higher, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state. Read More »