A New Chapter at City Hall

Gatewood takes mayor’s gavel, Budge named vice mayor Read More »

Alonzo Carter Named as Head Football Coach

Will be the 14th Coach in Sacramento State Program History Read More »

Republic FC Reinforces Roster with Pierre Reedy

The club announced Dec. 17 the signing of midfielder Pierre Reedy. Read More »

Chip Maxson 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year

Maxson Selected as Top Executive Among All 120 Full-Season Minor League Affiliates Read More »

A's Agree to Terms With RHP Mark Leiter Jr. on One-Year Contract

The Athletics have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on a one-year contract for the 2026 season, the club announced Dec. 17. Read More »

When Shopping This Holiday Season, Don't Forget to Get Health Insurance for 2026

The holidays are upon us, and for many, that means rushing to shop for all the things that make this time of year special. Read More »

Navigating Family Dynamics and Grief During the Holidays

The holiday season is most often described as joyful, warm and full of celebration, but many people experience something more complex. Read More »

Rise in Local Salmonella Case Data Linked to Statewide Outbreak

Salmonella cases rose above normal levels in Sacramento County this fall due to an outbreak linked to contaminated eggs from Vega Farms, Inc., a Dixon, CA based company. Read More »

TOT Grant Program Available for Local Non-Profits

he Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is continuing its commitment to supporting local non-profit organizations through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program. Read More »

Department of Child, Family and Adult Services Awarded for Committment to Community

Sacramento County is proud to announce that the Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services (DCFAS) has been named the winner of the inaugural Social Sector Hero of the Year Award by Clear Impact. Read More »

“Fearless” Ferrell Helping Lead Lady Lancers

Cordova Lady Lancers senior point guard Jasmine Ferrell has been a key member of the varsity basketball program since her freshman year under the guidance of head coach Kim Bradley. Read More »

Call For Nominations

The Rancho Cordova Athletic Association is seeking nominees for induction into the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame. Read More »

New Membership Structure at Chamber of Commerce

The Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a new membership structure starting January 2026. Read More »

Enhanced Aviation Program Coming to Sacramento City College

Representative Ami Bera gathered with leaders of the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento County and regional aviation on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Modern Aviation Terminal Building to recognize Sacramento City College’s (SCC) progress toward becoming an enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Read More »

Sierra Health and United Way Launch Match for Meals

As local food banks’ resources are stretched thin to serve record numbers of people experiencing food insecurity, Sierra Health Foundation and United Way California Capital Region are launching the Match for Meals campaign. Read More »

Effie Yeaw to Launch 50th Anniversary Year

In 2026, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center will celebrate its 50th anniversary, a milestone that reflects its enduring role as one of the region’s most cherished places for nature connection, environmental learning and cultural storytelling. Read More »

Board Approves Flexible Housing Pool to Address Homelessness

On Dec. 9, the Board of Supervisors approved a multi-year plan to launch a Flexible Housing Pool (FHP). Read More »

'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over'

The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. Read More »

Sacramento-Area Fees to Build New Homes Average $109,000, Study Finds

BIA Calls on Local Governments to Lower Fees, Improve Affordability Read More »

California Probation Chiefs Elect President and Executive Officers

The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has selected its executive leadership team for 2026, naming Chief Esa Ehmen-Krause of Contra Costa County as President, Chief Izen Locatelli of Mendocino County as Vice President, and Chief Tamika Nelson of San Diego County as Secretary/Treasurer. Read More »

Contesting Traffic Tickets Made Easier

The Sacramento Superior Court is launching a new innovation designed to make contesting eligible traffic tickets faster, easier and more convenient for the public. Read More »

A’s Select RHP Ryan Watson in Major League Rule 5 Draft

A’s select three pitchers in minor league portion Read More »

Sacramento State Announces Change

Brennan Marion announced Dec. 5 that he will resign as the head football coach at Sacramento State to become the offensive coordinator at Colorado. Read More »

Eric Kubota Wins Tony Gwynn Lifetime Achievement Award

A’s Director of Scouting Eric Kubota has been named the winner of the Tony Gwynn Award, a lifetime achievement award presented annually by Baseball America for the greatest contributions to the game. Read More »

Pinnick and Cofield Named FCS Football Central Freshman All-Americans

Following impressive freshmen campaigns by Caden Pinnick and Drew Cofield, the pair of UC Davis football freshmen have earned FCS Football Central Freshman All-American honors as announced today. Read More »

CAL FIRE Transitions to New National Emergency Reporting System

Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced recently that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) — a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed. Read More »

SacRT Secures Over $126 Million to Advance Transit, Housing, Climate Goals

he Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it has been awarded three grants totaling $25.8 million through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 9 program. Read More »

Lady Lancers Looking Toward League Play

After a good start to their season, the Cordova Lady Lancers are gearing up for Metro League play which begins after students return from Christmas break. Read More »

Miles of Holiday Cheer

More than 500 runners and walkers took part in the Rancho Cordova Police Activities League annual Holiday Run on Saturday Dec. 13. Read More »

A Very Merry Summerset

Summerset Senior Living, 2341 Vehicle Drive, welcomed families, residents and neighbors into a full-scale “Winter Wonderland” on Dec. 9. Read More »

Run, Give and Celebrate

PAL’s Holiday Run Supports Youth and Toys for Local Kids Read More »

Lady Lancers Dig Deep in Win

The Cordova Lady Lancers earned a gritty 48-42 basketball victory at home on Friday, Dec. 5 against visiting El Camino. Read More »

Data Shows 90.2% of California Farms are Family-Owned

A new study on behalf of Farm Flavor has identified the states with the most family-owned farms. Read More »

750,000 CalKIDS Scholarships Awarded

Launched in 2022, CalKIDS provides scholarships worth up to $1,500 for eligible public-school students and up to $175 in scholarships for every child born in California on or after July 1, 2022. Read More »

California's Infrastructure Graded a 'C-'

Aging Assets and Weather Challenges Continue to Strain Infrastructure Systems Read More »