New Resources Help Promote Teacher Prep Programs

The State Collaborative for California’s Educator Workforce has released a new suite of tools to make high quality teacher preparation programs more accessible and affordable to prospective teachers across the state. Read More »

California Prepares for Extreme Weather Swings as New Water Year Approaches

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Sept. 26 previewed the new Water Year, which started on Oct. 1, by highlighting preparations for more extreme weather events this season following a record hot summer across much of California and a looming La Niña pattern. Read More »

Governor Newsom Vetoes Legislation that Would Have Supported News Publishers

The California News Publishers Association (CNPA) is disappointed with Governor Gavin Newsom’ s decision to veto AB 2095 (Maienschein), which would have taken important steps to modernize the publishing of public notices while maintaining the print protections for notices. Read More »

Funding Approved for Homeless Hospice Program

At its Oct. 22 meeting, the Board approved up to $1,137,788 in funding to complete construction on Joshua’s House, a facility that provides end-of-life comfort care for homeless individuals with terminal illnesses, after being discharged from an acute care hospital. Read More »

California Takes Bold Step to Revolutionize Youth Sports with 25x25 Coaches Challenge

The California Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being is teaming up with the Susan Crown Exchange’s Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) to launch 25x25: The California Coaches Challenge. Read More »

Veteran’s Day Events for the Public

With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, numerous local organizations are planning events to honor the sacrifices and contributions of veterans, offering residents opportunities to show their support and appreciation. Read More »

General Election’s 11-Day Vote Center Locations Open

Vote Centers in 18 convenient locations throughout Sacramento County opened Oct. 26 for the Nov. 5, 2024 Presidential General Election. Read More »

Investing In the Sacramento River Valley

The Bureau of Reclamation on Oct. 17 announced the availability of $25 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for fish habitat and facility improvements in the Sacramento River Valley. Read More »

International Railfair Returns to Cal Expo

Celebrate the opening of National Model Railroad Month at the 46th Annual International Railfair (IRF), which returns to Building C at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento, Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3. Read More »

Region’s Best New Home Projects and Professionals Honored

The movies have the Oscars, television has the Emmys and Broadway has the Tonys. And the Sacramento-area homebuilding industry has MAME. Read More »

CHP Receives Native-Tribal Traffic Education Program Grant

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is honored to announce its receipt of the Native-Tribal Traffic Education Program (TTEP) grant, a transformative initiative to build stronger relationships and improve outreach with Native American communities throughout California. Read More »

It’s Election Season – Make Plan to Vote

We are days away from the Nov. 5 General Election and ballots should be in hand (and hopefully already filled out and on their way back to the Elections Office, either by mail or Drop Box). Read More »

Sac State Plans for Athletic Future

Sacramento State announced results of a feasibility study evaluating the potential for its intercollegiate athletics program to take the next step in its growth and development. Read More »

Improving Hornet Habitat

Current and future Sacramento State University (Sac State) alumni and fans will soon be cheering on Hornet athletes in a new Hornet Stadium. Read More »

Record Uncertainty Hanging Over Nation’s Main Streets

A double dose of bad news sprung from the latest Optimism Index released today by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Read More »

Sac County's Favorite Pet Festival Returns

The four-legged friends of Sacramento County have something to wag their tails about as the third Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns to Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3839 Bradshaw Road. Read More »

Sacramento SPCA Welcomes Jennifer Brent as the New Chief Executive Officer

The Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) announced Oct. 17 the appointment of Jennifer Brent as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 14. Read More »

Westbound U.S. 50 Connector Closure Scheduled in Sacramento

55-Hour Closure at the Connector from Northbound State Route 99 Read More »

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Eligible Californians to Register, Vote, and Track Their Ballots

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is urging eligible citizens to register to vote before the Oct. 21 deadline for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election. Read More »

Two Skunks Test Positive for Rabies Within Land Park

A Sacramento Zoo visitor was bitten by a skunk on Oct. 15. The skunk was behaving aggressively. Read More »

United Way Seeks Volunteers for Initiatives to End Poverty for Families in The Sacramento Region

Volunteers needed for Free Tax Prep and literacy tutoring programs Read More »

Nine Commission-Supported Bills Signed into Law

Nine bills supported by the Little Hoover Commission were signed into law this year, including four measures that will strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence and other legislation to address labor trafficking, organic waste disposal, and customer-centric government. Read More »

Sacramento Superior Court and Lincoln Law School of Sacramento Implement Guardianship Assistance Program

Sacramento Superior Court has partnered with Lincoln Law School of Sacramento to provide in-person courtroom assistance to individuals representing themselves in guardianship cases. Read More »

Third Possible Human Case of Bird Flu Detected in California

Individual had contact with infected dairy cattle; risk to general public remains low Read More »

SacRT Launches Survey

As part of a statewide initiative to improve public transit safety, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is launching a comprehensive customer survey to better understand and address the safety concerns of transit riders. Read More »

Rep. Ami Bera Urges Passage of the Bipartisan HERO Act

On Oct. 12, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) held a press conference alongside Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Trevor Jamison urging the passage of the bipartisan Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act. Read More »

Interactive Database Reports if Agencies Fiscally Healthy

California Policy Center released a Local Fiscal Health Dashboard on Oct. 4 that tracks the financial health of California cities, counties and school districts. Read More »

Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days. Read More »

September New Home Sales Continue at Brisk Pace in Sacramento Region

New home sales in the greater Sacramento area continued at a brisk pace in September with the North State Building Industry Association reporting its members sold 530 homes in the seven-county region during the month. Read More »

Mercy General Hospital Guild Back Open to Volunteers

The Mercy General Hospital Guild is back open to any and all volunteers since the pandemic years. Read More »

Board Approves $250,000 for Safety and Revitalization

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the reallocation of $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Downtown Sacramento Partnership (DSP) for downtown safety enhancements. Read More »

October Harvest Events Announced

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3. Read More »

October Harvest Events Announced

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3. Read More »

Stay Healthy This Season with Wellness Events at the Library

This fall, Sacramento Public Library will offer free health and wellness programs including yoga classes, flu vaccine clinics, and opioid overdose prevention workshops. Read More »

Local Museums Offer Spirited Activities in October

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history, and science treasures all year long Read More »