The Kid Who Got Cut

Before the championships, the trophies, and the highlight reels, there was usually a quieter moment nobody remembers. Failure. Real failure. Read More »

Dark Star Orchestra Brings a Classic Sound to the California State Fair

Dead Head fans get to experience the sound that shaped a generation of music lovers as Dark Star Orchestra brings the eclectic sounds of the Grateful Dead to the California State Fair on Thursday, July 30 as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage. Read More »

California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

If only the Legislature could be as helpful as Congress was on the Small Business Tax Deduction Read More »

Local Taxpayer Protection Act Eligible for November 2026 Ballot

Voters to Decide on Critical Measure to Restore Their Rights on Taxes Read More »

Mick Soli Dominates to Win Northern California PGA Legends Championship

Ace on No. 3 Headlines Championship Performance at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex Read More »

California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides. Read More »

Sacramento County Employee Honored with Statewide Award

Sacramento County is celebrating a major achievement by one of its own. Emily Wight, a human services program planner with the Public Administrator, Guardian, Conservator (PAPGPC) office, has been recognized with a prestigious statewide honor for her dedication to public service. Read More »

Benitez and Rodriguez Named to Team of the Week

May 5, USL Championship announced the Week 8/9 Team of the Week. For their performances in the May 2 win over Orange County SC, Republic FC’s Michel Benitez and Arturo Rodriguez were named to the league’s weekly top squad. Read More »

County Seeks Input on Jail System Master Plan

Sacramento County is inviting residents and community stakeholders to share their perspectives through a newly launched survey as part of the county’s ongoing Jail System Master Planning process. Read More »

May is CalFresh Awareness Month

During the month of May, Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance is participating in CalFresh Awareness Month, launching a weekly video series to help residents better understand available food resources and how to access them. Read More »

American River Burger Battle Returns

The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Read More »

Beyond the Airshow

With its choreographed planes shooting through the sky, leaving contrails that draw out shapes and letters, the California Capital Airshow (CCA) is a popular event that Sacramento residents look forward to each fall. Read More »

The HEART of Independence: From Tent to Apartment

“I never thought I’d be in a tent, but that’s better than being on the ground.” Read More »

County Selects Inspector General

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a one-year agreement appointing Eric Kane as Inspector General, ensuring continuity of independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office while the County evaluates long-term options for the position. The contract begins May 1 and extends through April 30, 2027. Read More »

Office Tours and Election Observation Available

For those interested in learning more about how the complex processes of elections work, tours and opportunities to observe are offered by the Voter Registration and Elections office. Read More »

Conflict Criminal Defender Selected

Sacramento County has selected Tiffanie Leon-Synnott to serve as the County’s next Conflict Criminal Defender, effective May 1 following a competitive selection process conducted in partnership with the Sacramento Superior Court. Read More »

Accessing My Voter Portal (MVP)

My Voter Portal (MVP) is a dynamic online tool that allows voters to access their voter registration history, view ballot status and voting participation history. Read More »

Republic FC Acquires Tyler Wolff on Loan from Real Salt Lake

Republic FC announced April 24, the club has reached an agreement with MLS club Real Salt Lake to acquire forward Tyler Wolff via loan for the remainder of the 2026 season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval. Read More »

Water Commission Strengthens Harvest Water Investment

Additional funding supports SacSewer’s landmark recycled water project, on track for 2027 delivery following major construction milestones Read More »

Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Locations Posted

Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) has posted the list of Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center locations for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election on the VRE website at elections.saccounty.gov. Read More »

Falcons Build Momentum with Gritty Wins on the Sand

Folsom Lake beach volleyball is peaking at the right time, stringing together a series of hard-fought wins before entering the Big 8 Conference Pairs Championship. Read More »

Sacramento History Museum Presents All-New ‘Play Ball!’ Exhibit

Coinciding with a new season of baseball now underway in the Capital City, the Sacramento History Museum is excited to present an all-new “Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime” exhibit open as of May 1. Read More »

Women’s Empowerment Announces 25th Anniversary Campaign

Addresses Evolving Needs of Sacramento Women Experiencing Homelessness Read More »

Men’s Golf Wins Big Sky Title

The biggest drama of the final round of the Big Sky Men’s Golf Championship was a playoff for the individual title. That proved to be a win-win scenario for Sacramento State as the battle was between Jai Bahl and Gabriel Smith who both finished the three-round tournament at 9-under par. Read More »

Rain or Shine, Our Staff is Saving Lives

At Visions in Education, our commitment to serving students goes hand in hand with supporting the communities around us. Read More »

SacRT Launches New Transit Patch Program for Girl Scouts and Scouts of America

Program co-created with local Girl Scout Troop to build transit riding confidence Read More »

Sacramento Honors its Agriculture at Ag Day

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held its Ag Day convention in front of the Capitol building on April 21 following National Ag Day on March 24. Read More »

Sacramento Life Center Receives Grant to Enhance Patient Care Through New Electronic Health Records System

Sacramento Life Center (SLC) is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from the Jerome and Wanda Hart Foundation to support the implementation of a new Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, an investment that will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to women and families across the Sacramento region. Read More »

Breault, Maldonado Gutierrez Claim Top Honors, Six Hornets Make All-Big Sky Honor Roll

The Big Sky Conference regular season champion Sacramento State women’s tennis team racked up a number of postseason honors as the league office announced its postseason honor roll April 22. Read More »

Transit Connect Now Available, ZipPass Retiring June 15

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding riders that its new mobile ticketing app, Transit Connect, is now available and will fully replace the ZipPass app effective Monday, June 15. Transit Connect offers riders a smarter, simpler, and more secure way to purchase, store and activate fare products for SacRT. Read More »

Women’s Basketball Adds Halie Bergman as Assistant Coach

After spending the last three seasons as an assistant coach on the sidelines at Nevada, Central Valley native Halie Bergman was named as an assistant coach with the Sacramento State women’s basketball team April 22. Read More »

Celebrating Volunteers in Sacramento County

Sacramento County is celebrating National Volunteer Week by recognizing the volunteers who help make our community a better place. Across Sacramento County, volunteers support families and enhance residents' well-being. Read More »