Sacramento Perch Returned to Namesake City, County

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has returned California’s only native sunfish, the Sacramento perch, to its namesake city and county, recently stocking 3,000 mostly juvenile fish into a pond at Granite Regional Park to create a unique urban fishing opportunity. Read More »

Sacramento Life Center Receives Grant to Support Low-Income Pregnant Women

The Sacramento Life Center is proud to announce the receipt of a generous $20,000 grant from The Kelly Foundation to further its mission of supporting low-income pregnant women and families in the Sacramento area. Read More »

SMF Secures Loan for Growth

The Build America Bureau has officially executed a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan with Sacramento International Airport (SMF), marking the first time funding for an airport project has been secured under the program. Read More »

California’s Tax Filing Season Begun

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) kicked off the 2025 tax filing season on Jan. 7 by providing taxpayers with vital information regarding cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing and making payments electronically. Read More »

Rancho Cordova Resident Wins National Pageant Title

Torreyana Tripette Crowned Mrs. USA Prime, Division IV Read More »

Council Removes Planning Commissioner

On Jan. 6, the Rancho Cordova City Council gathered to review several key issues, notably approving public art installations and discussing the removal of a Planning Commission member. Read More »

Gregg Fishman elected SMUD Board President

SMUD’s Board of Directors elected Director Gregg Fishman as president of the board. His term as president runs from January through December. Read More »

Salmon Success in River

Within weeks following completion of a $1.7-million Water Forum project in October, giant Chinook were spawning in new gravel beds. The 2024 effort to aid the endangered species centered on River Bend Park (Rancho Cordova) and William B. Pond Park (Carmichael). Read More »

Organ Music Alive and Well in Sacramento

Chuck Shumate of Carmichael Elks Lodge Number 2103 and Dan Baldassari of Sacramento Elks Lodge Number 6 are unique among musicians who have mastered the complex art of playing the organ. Read More »

When Losing is Still Winning

Rio Linda Hogh School alumnus and former Sacramento State Hornet Cam Skattebo gave 110% in the Sun Devils' 39-31 College Football Playoff loss to the Texas Longhorns in the Peach Bowl on New Year's Eve. Read More »

River Cats Announce 2025 Promotions

Fans will be sure to find plenty of fun and new surprises at Sutter Health Park next season as the Sacramento River Cats, proud affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are excited to share the first half of their 2025 promotions schedule while also announcing single game tickets on sale for games through July 3. Read More »

Hornet Sophomore Picked in MLS Draft

A spectacular sophomore season has translated into a ticket to the next level for Sacramento State sophomore forward Donovan Sessoms, who was selected with the first pick of the third round (No. 61 overall) by expansion side San Diego FC in the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft on Dec. 20. Read More »

Athletics’ President Resigns

Dave Kaval, President of the Athletics for the past eight years, announced today that he is resigning to pursue new business opportunities in California. His last day with the team, which is in the process of building a new ballpark in Las Vegas, was Dec. 31, 2024. Read More »

Athletics Add Infielder Gio Urshela

The Athletics agreed to terms with infielder Gio Urshela on a one-year contract for the 2025 season, the club announced on Dec. 22. Read More »

CHP Highlights New Laws for 2025

As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below took effect on Jan. 1. Read More »

Handyperson Exemption Increases to $1,000

A new law will raise the threshold for work requiring a contractor’s license from $500 to $1,000. Read More »

Expanding Two Behavioral Health Service Programs

Sacramento County is kicking off the new year by expanding two Behavioral Health Service programs, combining Access and Substance Use Prevention Treatment (SUPT) services to streamline care, address critical needs and enhance the health and safety of our community. Read More »

Stand Against Hunger Raises Nearly $630K for Food Banks

Annual Programs supported by generous community members along with Wells Fargo, Ashley Law, Bayside Church and Northwest Exteriors Read More »

Beyond the Call

Supporting Foster Care Services Read More »

Habitat Health Opens PACE Center

Habitat Health has opened its first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) center in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, expanding access to vital health care services for older adults. Read More »

SacRT Launches Shared-Use Mobility Service

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has launched a shared-use mobility program. Read More »

First Snow Survey of the Season Shows Snowpack Near Average for California

After a Warm, Dry Fall, Recent Storms Provide Boost to Snowpack but Return of Dry Conditions Looms Read More »

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Human Trafficking is more prevalent than you think. Every two minutes, a child is trafficked or sexually exploited in the United States. The average age of exploitation is 12 to 15 years old. Read More »

Soroptimists Give Holiday Joy to Veterans

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River recently completed its annual “mission” to fill and deliver holiday stockings to 120 female veterans receiving treatment at the VA Northern California Healthcare System (NCHCS). Read More »

Local Water Boards Approve Resolutions to Apply for Combination

The Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) and Del Paso Manor Water District (DPMWD) Boards of Directors on Dec. 11 took a significant step toward combination by unanimously approving similar resolutions of application to the Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo). Read More »

Raley’s Announces New Food for Families Grant Program

To assist with the ongoing challenge of safely storing, transporting and distributing food, Raley’s is introducing a new Food for Families grant program for its partner food banks and supporting networks. Read More »

CHP’s Operation Holiday Watch Successful

In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducted a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout California. Read More »

Dignity Health Named One of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento as a 2025 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study. Read More »

New Rancho Cordova Eateries

The Rancho Cordova dining scene is heating up this winter with a variety of exciting new food spots. From hearty sandwiches to creative sushi and seasonal coffee drinks, the city’s eateries offer something for every palate. Read More »

Court Gives Text Scam Alert

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California. Read More »

Home Heating Expenditures Projected to Increase by 8.7%

Home heating costs this winter will remain unaffordable for millions of lower income families, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. Read More »

UC Davis Football Players Named All-Americans

With the 2024 season in the review mirror, UC Davis football's postseason accolades continue to roll in as Walter Payton Finalist senior running back Lan Larison along with Buck Buchanan Award finalist redshirt junior David Meyer and junior Rex Connors were all named American Football Coaches Association FCS Coaches All-Americans. Read More »

Slater Completes Consensus All-American Campaign

Sacramento State offensive lineman Jackson Slater became the first Hornet to be a consensus first team All-American as he was named to the AFCA FCS All-America team, it was announced on Dec. 20. The honor follows Slater being named to the first team of the Associated Press, Stats Perform and FCS Central. Read More »

Brennan Marion Named Hornet Football Coach

Sacramento State Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced on Dec. 20 that Brennan Marion has been appointed as the 13th head football coach in school history. Read More »

State Water Project Allocation Increases

On Dec. 23, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an update to the State Water Project allocation forecast for 2025. Read More »