Lancers Earn Play-In Berth

The Cordova Lancers earned a spot in the inaugural CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Sac Joaquin Section Division II play-in game in perhaps the most dramatic fashion possible, with a nail-biting 4-3 victory in extra innings at El Dorado on Friday, May 2 in its non-league regular season finale. Read More »

Disappointment Surrounds Elk Grove Zoo Project Cancellation

A highly anticipated plan to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove has been shelved, prompting disappointment among city leaders and residents who had hoped the $300-million project would bring economic and cultural benefits to Elk Grove. Read More »

Temporarily Out of Town? Your Vote Stays Home

Did you know that while all voters must be registered where they live, some voters might also have out-of-state mailing addresses? Read More »

California Has the 3rd Worst Roads in the U.S.

A new study on behalf of Construction Coverage has identified the U.S. states with the best and worst roads. Read More »

Annual Outstanding Citizen Awards Ceremony Honors 13 Citizens

acramento County District Attorney Thien Ho presented the Outstanding Citizen Award to 13 victims and witnesses who have shown uncommon courage by participating in the criminal justice process under extraordinarily challenging circumstances. Read More »

Agnew, Fox and Richardson-Pepper Named to Lacrosse All-Big 12 Conference Teams

On April 30, the Big 12 released its lacrosse all-conference teams, with three Aggies making the cut. Read More »

Sac State Women’s Tennis Claims Second Straight Big Sky Tournament Crown

For the second consecutive season and the 13th time in school history, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship, shutting out regular season champ and top-seeded Northern Arizona, 4-0, on the morning of April 26 at the Phoenix Tennis Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Read More »

‘Golf with Us’ to Offer Youth Affordable Rounds

Bank of America recently announced the launch of Golf with Us, a new initiative designed to grow the next generation of golfers. Read More »

Aerospace Museum Funds Awards

Almost 45 years after blast off, the Aerospace Museum of California last week celebrated 18 years as a self-supporting entity at the former McClellan Air Force Base. Read More »

The Reluctant Dragon Sneaks Its Peaceful Way into Sutter Street Theatre

Sutter Street Theatre proudly announces its upcoming production of The Reluctant Dragon, adapted by Mary Hall Surface from the beloved story by Kenneth Grahame. Read More »

Sacramento Zoo Relocation to Elk Grove Cancelled After Years of Planning

Plans to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove have been officially canceled, bringing an end to years of planning and negotiations. Read More »

Spring into Action

Rancho Cordova’s Service Day Returns Read More »

Bear Hollow and Sequoia Grove Senior Veterans to Soar in Historic WWII Biplane Flights

Eight senior veterans from Bear Hollow Gracious Retirement Living and Sequoia Grove Gracious Retirement Living will soon take to the skies in a once-in-a-lifetime experience, courtesy of Dream Flights, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring military service by providing veterans with complimentary flights in restored World War II-era biplanes. Read More »

License to Kill

Ivan Dimov was convicted of reckless driving in 2013, after fleeing police in Washington state while his passenger allegedly dumped heroin out the window. Read More »

Caltrans Honors Fallen Highway Workers at 35th Annual Memorial Ceremony

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the families of fallen workers, employees and dignitaries today honored the 194 Caltrans workers who have lost their lives while working on the state highway system since 1921. This year’s ceremony is dedicated to the memory of Equipment Operator Alexander Rodish. He died on July 22, 2024, after being struck by a vehicle while working on Interstate 5 in San Clemente. Read More »

Assemblyman Hoover Wants Folsom Lake Reopened to Decontaminated Boats

Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced that he has joined Congressman Kevin Kiley, Senator Roger Niello, and Assemblyman Joe Patterson in sending a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) and the California Department of State Parks regarding the ongoing closure of Folsom Lake to motorized boats and the handling of the invasive golden mussel. Read More »

Calling All Rowers

Join the Local Adult Rowing Team Read More »

Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Lease Approved

On April 22, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a significant step forward in the creation of a new Mental Health Rehabilitation Center for adults. Read More »

Lancers Go Down Swinging

The Cordova Lancers entered last week knowing the task at hand. Read More »

Champions of Fun

Kid’s Day Celebrates Family and Sports Read More »

Second Airtanker Added to World’s Largest Aerial Firefighting Fleet

With peak fire season on the horizon, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 24 that the state’s second C-130 Hercules (C-130H) airtanker is now ready for firefighting operations. Read More »

Citrus Heights Historical Society Presents Bombs Away!

April 28, 1973 was a calm, sunny day. It was a typically peaceful Saturday morning. At 8:03 a.m. all of that changed. Read More »

Scholarships for Students

Sacramento County Public School Students Eligible for $1,500 Scholarships Read More »

Jack London’s Chair: Hiding Here in Plain Sight

While researching the history of the California Writers Club Sacramento, our 100th- year anniversary will be celebrated Oct. 18, I came across a newspaper article from 1955. Read More »

Soroptimists Honor ‘Live Your Dream’ Award Recipients

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River presented $3,650 in Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women to help six local woman improve their economic situation. Read More »

Sacramento Leads Nation with Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Technology

The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) are partnering to launch automated bike lane enforcement, making Sacramento the first city in California and in the United States to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses. Read More »

Sacramento Zoo Welcomes Two Clouded Leopards

The Sacramento Zoo announced the arrival of two clouded leopards, Serai and Rajasi, on April 17. Read More »

California Restaurant Foundation’s Annual Resilience Fund Returns for the Fifth Year

Grant Applications for California’s Independent Restaurants are Now Open Read More »

California’s Fuel Supply Takes Another Hit with Benicia Refinery Closure Announcement

Valero’s announcement that it will shut down its Benicia refinery in April 2026 is yet another blow to California’s already fragile fuel supply system. Read More »

Lancers Baseball Battling for Playoff Berth

The Cordova Lancers have their work cut out for them. Read More »

74th Autorama to Fill Cal Expo with Hundreds of Hot Rods

The popular Sacramento Autorama returns to Cal Expo for the 74th year on May 2 through May 4. Read More »

Experience the Best of Broadway!

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Presents ‘A Lerner & Loewe Celebration’ Read More »

Big Day of Giving Returns

On Thursday, May 1, hundreds of nonprofits across the capital region will unite once again for the highly anticipated Big Day of Giving, an annual movement intended to strengthen the local nonprofit sector brought to you by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. Read More »

Aggies Lead Academic All-Conference Awards

On a list released on April 14th by the Big West Conference, 23 members of the University of California (UC) Davis women's swimming and diving team were named in the Academic All-Conference list for the winter quarter. Read More »

Court Expands Hours for Traffic, Small Claims, Landlord/Tenant Cases

In an effort to better serve the public, the Sacramento Superior Court has extended its hours of operation at the Carol Miller Justice Center, effective since April 7. Read More »