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Sacramento’s Looming Federal Funding Cuts to Homelessness Programs

Sacramento officials and homelessness response leaders are warning that proposed federal funding changes and ongoing government shutdown disruptions could severely impact local housing stability and services for people experiencing homelessness.

Life Sentence for Darnell Erby

Defendant Sentenced for Murdering, Dismembering 77-Year-Old Victim

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Society for the Blind Offers Services for All Ages

The nonprofit Society for the Blind organization is encouraging residents to honor Blindness Awareness Month throughout October by participating in activities and supporting people with vision loss so they can gain the skills they need to stay independent and thrive.

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Sacramento Superior Court Bench Selects Kelly Sullivan as CEO

The Sacramento Superior Court judges have selected Kelly Sullivan, the court’s chief deputy executive officer, to serve as the next court executive officer (CEO) on Oct. 16. Read More »

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Sacramento Ballet Offers Bold Visions, Timeless Classics

Sacramento Ballet’s highly anticipated 2025-26 season has started. Read More »

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Back-to-Back National Scoring Champion

River City’s Reagan Eisberg Makes History Read More »

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Women’s Empowerment Receives Two-Year $50,000 Grant

Kelly Foundation to Help Unhoused Sacramento Women Find Homes Read More »

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Farber Picks Up Big Sky Women’s Soccer Honors

Sacramento State junior midfielder Ellie Farber picked up her second career All-Big Sky Conference honor, named to the league's second team, according to a vote of the conference's head coaches released on Nov. 4 Read More »

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Average California Farm Loses $20,528 Annually to Natural Hazards

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages. Read More »

Defendant Convicted of Shooting, Murdering Ex-Wife

Brian Christiansen was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder. The jury also found true allegations that Christiansen used a firearm to cause death and that he took advantage of a position of trust. Read More »

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It’s All About the Athletes

Special Olympics at UC Davis’ Russell Field Hosts Hundreds of NorCal Athletes Read More »

AI Runs on Power But Power Isn't Moving Fast Enough

Artificial intelligence is booming and America's power grid is struggling to keep up. Read More »

Desmond Finishes Regular Season with Team of the Week Selection

United Soccer League (USL) Championship announced the Week 34 Team of the Week. Read More »

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Men’s 4-Ball Championships Finalized at Mather Course

Winners of the Sacramento County Men’s 4-Ball Championship are Travis Caldwell and Christian Quint in match play. Read More »

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Two-Goal Performance from Zuniga fuels Hawks’ 4–0 shutout over Delta

The Hawks delivered a commanding performance on both ends of the pitch, earning a 4–0 shutout win over San Joaquin Delta behind an explosive second-half surge and disciplined defensive play. Read More »

New Study: 38% of Americans Say Cash Feels More 'Real' Than Digital Money

Close to 2 in 5 Americans (38 percent) say cash feels more "real" than digital money: It's a tangible reminder of value, and remains a permanent part of their financial toolkit (27 percent). Read More »

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Veterans Events Calendar

With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, there are a variety of events taking place across town offering special ways to honor and thank veterans. Read More »

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Baudouin, Riva to Represent Big Sky

The Sacramento State doubles team of juniors Lou Baudouin and Irene Riva have been selected to represent the Big Sky Conference at the 2025 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Conference Masters Championships on Nov. 6 to Nov. 9 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. Read More »

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Job Readiness Fair Offers More Than Applications

Mather Community Campus (MCC) is home to hundreds of adults, families and transitional aged youth in shelter and transitional housing who are experiencing homelessness. Read More »

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NorCal Residents Advised to Prepare for Gusty Winds

National Weather Service Releases Wind Advisory for NorCal Read More »

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A's Unveil Gold Sacramento Jersey for 2026 Season

Beginning next season, the A's will take the field in a bold new look: a gold alternate jersey featuring "Sacramento" across the chest. Read More »

Equestrian Dominates ECAC Rider of the Week Awards

Back-To-Back Sweep

Equestrian Dominates ECAC Rider of the Week Awards Read More »

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Sierra Donor Services Partners with Texas Roadhouse

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is excited to partner with the popular restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse for a three-day promotional event encouraging guests to register as life-saving organ, eye and tissue donors. Read More »

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces More Than 5.4 Million California Voters Signed Up to Track Their Ballots

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced today that more than 5.4 million California voters have signed up to track their ballots. Read More »

Annual Stand Down Event Serves Veterans

At Mather Community Campus, a line of expectant veterans wraps around the building. Men and women donning hats, vests and jackets filled with patches identifying their service history: which branch and which war they survived. Read More »

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Drop-Off Locations Opening Soon for Operation Christmas Child

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24. Read More »

ARC Celebrates 70 Years with Homecoming

American River College will mark 70 years of learning, leadership and community this fall with Homecoming Week 2025, a weeklong celebration taking place Oct. 25 through Nov. 1. Read More »

Family Matters: Why Genetic Cancer Testing is Important

When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that runs in the family that makes others more likely to get it too? Read More »

57% of Americans Cut Back on Candy This Halloween as Chocolate Prices Rise: New Study

New research from Empower finds that over half of Americans (57%) say rising chocolate prices are changing how much they dish out for candy. Read More »

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A Little Building Feeds a Lot of People

Local Food Closet Makes Sure Everyone’s Fed Read More »

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Our C8ptain. Champion. Forever Indomitable

Club's First Signing Rodrigo Lopez to Retire Following 2025 Season Read More »

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Fourth Annual Rock the Block

Habitat for Humanity Brings 400 Volunteers and Transformative Change to West Sacramento Read More »

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Swingin’ for Silver

Kurtz, Rook and Shea Earn Silver Slugger Nominations Read More »

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Sac State Defense Preserves 40-35 Homecoming Win over Northern Colorado

For the second year in a row, the Sacramento State defense came up with a late-game stop to secure a Homecoming victory, this time edging Northern Colorado 40-35 in front of 20,022 fans at Hornet Stadium. Read More »

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Mercy San Juan Medical Center Upgrades Stroke Center

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is celebrating the grand opening of its newly renovated Neuro-Interventional Suite, a space designed to deliver faster, safer and more advanced stroke care. Read More »

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