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Nonprofit Community Celebrates America’s 250th

The Capitol’s Rose Garden Claimed Site for 150,000 Pounds of Food Distributed to Nonprofits

Fifteen Years Serving the Pocket

On most evenings at 7385 Greenhaven Drive, Xai Lor stands at the front of the class and watches children kick, yell, and grow up. Some are 5 and still learning to skip and kick. Others have been with her long enough to become black belts themselves.

Mud Race Benefits Adventure Playground

Kids will climb obstacles, drag tires and crawl through mud pits at the annual Dignity Health Dirty Kid Obstacle Race, hosted by Sacramento Adventure Playground, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11.

Making Every Beat Count

Metro Fire strengthens the chain of survival with HeartSafe Community initiative Read More »

Revere Court Harvest Festival Raises Alzheimer’s Awareness

Revere Court Memory Care’s Annual Harvest Festival is a celebration at the end of Assisted Living Week. Read More »

Historic City and County State Fair Golf Tournaments

This weekend, Sept. 5-7 the Sacramento Golf Council will host three State Fair golf tournaments at three area courses. Read More »

Republic FC Selects Levy to Craft New Stadium Hospitality Experience

Sacramento Republic FC announced that Levy has been selected to lead the food, beverage and hospitality experience at the club’s new stadium currently under construction, set to open in 2028. Read More »

Homeless Services

Homeless Services: Progress, Challenges and the Work Ahead

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors heard a comprehensive and meaningful update on the outcomes of key homeless shelters and service programs from fiscal year 25/26. Read More »

Giles Nets Big West Offensive Weekly Honors

Sacramento State senior forward Zac Giles was named The Big West Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, Aug. 24 after helping the Hornets to a pair of solid showings against UC Davis and nationally ranked Grand Canyon. Read More »

Confidence Defines Aggies’ Special Teams Unit

Special teams can change a game in an instant through field position, timely execution and explosive plays. Read More »

Sacramento Kings to Honor Hall of Fame Coach Rick Adelman

The Sacramento Kings announced Aug. 24, that players will wear a commemorative black band on the upper-left shoulder of their jerseys throughout the 2026-27 NBA season to honor Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, recognizing one of the most influential figures in franchise history. Read More »

Income-Qualified Homeowners Among Those Eligible to Access Remaining State Solar and Battery Funds

Haven Energy is helping eligible California homeowners across participating publicly owned utilities access state funding that can cover the cost of home battery systems Read More »

County Superintendent Seeks Viable SCUSD Fiscal Recovery Plan

Letters outline immediate cash needs path to long-term fiscal stability Read More »

Finding Capacity and Resilience

Exploring Somatic Therapy and Dream Work with Nicole Lemaster, LFMT, SEP Read More »

From Tragedy to Tradition

Sac-Town Rodeo Supports a Sacramento Legacy Read More »

Keeping Greater Sacramento Restaurants Cooking: 22 Local Restaurants Receive Resilience Grants Funded by the PG&E Corporation Foundation

Greater Sacramento eateries and commercial food businesses awarded $5,000 grants to invest in equipment, technology and workforce development Read More »

New this year, Sue's Great Gumbo Cook-Off will be featured at the 5th annual Golden Harvest Parade and Music/Dance Festival

Introducing Sue's Great Gumbo Cook-Off at the 5th Annual Golden Harvest Festival

Get ready for “GOLDEN,” the 5th Annual Golden Harvest Parade and Music/Dance Festival, a free community celebration showcasing the diverse cultures and communities of the Greater Sacramento region. Read More »

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Careers Take Flight at Mather

Destination Aviation gives students a hands-on look at aerospace and STEM careers Read More »

Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship

Meet the 2026 Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship Recipient

On Saturday Aug. 15, Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria recognized the Indigenous Future Scholars winner Gianna Azbill during Native American Heritage Night. Read More »

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EMD Offers Free Training for Local Businesses

Businesses that handle hazardous materials can strengthen their compliance knowledge through a series of free, in-person training courses offered by the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD). Read More »

Football Ranked Sixth in AFCA FCS Top 25

Now under two weeks until kickoff of week one, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) released its Preseason FCS Coaches Poll on Monday, Aug. 17. Read More »

Nurses Train Together to Strengthen Disaster Response Skills

More than 75 nurses from across Sacramento County came together last week at Sacramento State's Nursing Simulation Laboratory to strengthen the clinical skills needed when responding to disasters and public health emergencies. Read More »

Anniversary Gala

Women’s Empowerment Celebrates 25 Years at Silver Anniversary Gala

Celebrating 25 years of empowering Sacramento women and children to rise from homelessness, Women’s Empowerment will hold its Silver Anniversary Gala on Sept. 25. Read More »

Women’s Soccer’s

Jackson Claims Women’s Soccer’s First-Ever Big West Player of the Week Honor

Sacramento State junior Mia Jackson made a bit of history for the Hornets' women's soccer program on Aug. 17 after being named The Big West Offensive Player of the Week following her team's scintillating start to the 2026 campaign. Read More »

home development construction

County Expands Program to Support Affordable Housing Development

Sacramento County is expanding a program designed to help offset development costs that can make affordable housing projects difficult to finance and build. Read More »

Veterans Services Office

Veterans Services Office Celebrates New Location

Sacramento County has opened a new Veterans Services Office in Rancho Cordova, providing veterans and their families with a new location to receive assistance with benefits, disability claims and other support services. Read More »

Bo Davidson Named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week

On Aug. 17, Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards for Aug. 10-16. Read More »

Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services

Celebrating National Emergency Management Awareness Month

The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is proud to recognize National Emergency Management Awareness Month throughout August. Read More »

Building Careers Foundation helps lead the BuildStrong Academy’s pre-apprenticeship program to train people for careers in the homebuilding industry

Area Homebuilders Do More Than Just Build Homes

Our industry helps people rebuild their lives and gives young people a path toward rewarding careers Read More »

Sacramento County Office of Education group photo

Two Sacramento County Teachers of the Year Announced

Educators from Dudley Elementary and Galt High Advance to State Level Read More »

Vonseeger Captures California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship

Stefan Von Seeger claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid- Amateur Golf Championship, played Aug. 22 to 23 at Bing Maloney Golf Course. Read More »

Naturwood's Wheel Turns Again

Company Restores Familiar Highway 50 Landmark Read More »

A Royal Inspiration

Reesa Artz Advocates for Families, Students and Community Read More »

School Season Brings More Young Riders to Local Trails

As students gear up for back-to-school season, Sacramento County expects to see an increase in kids and teens riding bicycles and e-bikes. Read More »

Celebrating Community at Ohana Walk

A simple idea to bring people together has become a beloved Pocket-area tradition. Read More »

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