Aerospace Museum Funds Awards

Almost 45 years after blast off, the Aerospace Museum of California last week celebrated 18 years as a self-supporting entity at the former McClellan Air Force Base. Read More »

Annual Outstanding Citizen Awards Ceremony Honors 13 Citizens

acramento County District Attorney Thien Ho presented the Outstanding Citizen Award to 13 victims and witnesses who have shown uncommon courage by participating in the criminal justice process under extraordinarily challenging circumstances. Read More »

Disappointment Surrounds Elk Grove Zoo Project Cancellation

A highly anticipated plan to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove has been shelved, prompting disappointment among city leaders and residents who had hoped the $300-million project would bring economic and cultural benefits to Elk Grove. Read More »

Second Airtanker Added to World’s Largest Aerial Firefighting Fleet

With peak fire season on the horizon, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 24 that the state’s second C-130 Hercules (C-130H) airtanker is now ready for firefighting operations. Read More »

Scholarships for Students

Sacramento County Public School Students Eligible for $1,500 Scholarships Read More »

Jack London’s Chair: Hiding Here in Plain Sight

While researching the history of the California Writers Club Sacramento, our 100th- year anniversary will be celebrated Oct. 18, I came across a newspaper article from 1955. Read More »

Sacramento Leads Nation with Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Technology

The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) are partnering to launch automated bike lane enforcement, making Sacramento the first city in California and in the United States to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses. Read More »

Sacramento Zoo Welcomes Two Clouded Leopards

The Sacramento Zoo announced the arrival of two clouded leopards, Serai and Rajasi, on April 17. Read More »

Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Lease Approved

On April 22, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a significant step forward in the creation of a new Mental Health Rehabilitation Center for adults. Read More »

California Restaurant Foundation’s Annual Resilience Fund Returns for the Fifth Year

Grant Applications for California’s Independent Restaurants are Now Open Read More »

California’s Fuel Supply Takes Another Hit with Benicia Refinery Closure Announcement

Valero’s announcement that it will shut down its Benicia refinery in April 2026 is yet another blow to California’s already fragile fuel supply system. Read More »

Free Bike Safety Event at Farmers Market

Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to learn safe riding skills on their bicycles and scooters at a bike rodeo on Sunday, April 27 hosted by the California Highway Patrol Sacramento office and the GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market (GHP). Read More »

Sacramento Zoo Relocation to Elk Grove Cancelled After Years of Planning

Plans to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove have been officially canceled, bringing an end to years of planning and negotiations. Read More »

Big Day of Giving Telethon to Stream Live

ACC Senior Services, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, is proud to take part in Sacramento’s annual Big Day of Giving with a vibrant four-hour live stream telethon on May 1. Read More »

Walking Together to Fight Lung Cancer

When Barbara Niznik went to the doctor complaining about a possible cracked rib and found out it was Stage 4 lung cancer, her family’s world shifted. Read More »

License to Kill

Ivan Dimov was convicted of reckless driving in 2013, after fleeing police in Washington state while his passenger allegedly dumped heroin out the window. Read More »

74th Autorama to Fill Cal Expo with Hundreds of Hot Rods

The popular Sacramento Autorama returns to Cal Expo for the 74th year on May 2 through May 4. Read More »

Aggies Lead Academic All-Conference Awards

On a list released on April 14th by the Big West Conference, 23 members of the University of California (UC) Davis women's swimming and diving team were named in the Academic All-Conference list for the winter quarter. Read More »

Court Expands Hours for Traffic, Small Claims, Landlord/Tenant Cases

In an effort to better serve the public, the Sacramento Superior Court has extended its hours of operation at the Carol Miller Justice Center, effective since April 7. Read More »

Native American Heritage Scholarship Announced

Ahead of the club’s annual Native American Heritage Night on May 17, Sacramento Republic Football Club (Republic FC) and Wilton Rancheria announced a new scholarship initiative that will support the educational aspirations of a local student. Read More »

Beavers Sweep Singles and Doubles

American River College’s Gavin Sonntag won the singles, and Tarang Sharma/Arjun Sivakumar won the doubles, at the Big 8 Individual Championships played on April 3-5. Read More »

Spring Football Sets Record Attendance

In front of a record-setting spring game crowd of more than 7,000 fans, the Sacramento State football team completed its offseason practice with the annual Spring Game at Hornet Stadium on April 12. Read More »

Roseville DMV Office Opening for REAL ID Appointments

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced the Roseville office at 7200 Galilee Road will offer appointments on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., to accommodate customers who want to get a REAL ID before the May 7 federal enforcement date. Read More »

BizX Event Returns May 7 for Small Business Week

Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to join BizX 2025 from 3 to 6 p.m. on May 7, where local business leaders will share their inspiring path from startup to success. Read More »

Pony Express Re-Ride from Sacramento to St. Joseph

Pony Express Re-Ride Sacramento Read More »

Signs Added to Utility Poles Pose Serious Safety Hazard

Covering utility poles with signs for lost animals, yard sales and events creates serious safety hazards for utility workers. Read More »

SacRT Launches Tap2Ride Contactless Fare Payment Option

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is introducing a new, easier way for riders to pay their fares. On April 1, SacRT launched Tap2Ride, a contactless fare payment system on all buses and SacRT GO paratransit service vehicles. Read More »

Concerts in the Park Returns in May

On April 4, Downtown Sacramento Partnership announced the much-anticipated “Concerts in the Park” series lineup, bringing live music back to downtown Sacramento on Fridays at 6 p.m. starting May 2, 2025. Read More »

Update on Sailor Bar “Gravel Road A”

Regional Parks is pausing the re-opening of “Gravel Road A” to focus resources on completing necessary Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to the restroom facility and main parking lot off the Illinois access. Read More »

Athletics Provide Complimentary Tickets

Local nonprofits, schools, military organizations and community groups can receive complimentary tickets to Athletics 2025 regular season home games through the Athletics Community Ticket Program. Read More »

Sac Republic’s Kleeman Does It Again

On April 8, USL Championship announced the Week 5 Team of the Week. After earning his first selection in Week 4, Republic Football Club (FC) defender Freddy Kleemann was once again named to the league’s weekly top squad. Read More »

River Cat Named Minor League Pitcher of the Week

A dominant start for Carson Seymour has earned hardware from Minor League Baseball, as the Sacramento River Cats right-hander was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for April 1 to April 6. Read More »

Kings Sign Terence Davis

On April 9, the Sacramento Kings announced that the team has signed a former player, Terence Davis. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Read More »

Hornet Named Pitcher of the Week Twice

On April 7, Sacramento State University junior Kennedie Magorian was named the Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after helping the Hornets take two of three games on the road at Portland State. Read More »

Aggie Volleyball Adds Prima Glorioso as Assistant Coach

University of California (UC) Davis volleyball head coach Dan Conners has strengthened his staff with the addition of Prima Glorioso, who brings a wealth of experience to the program ahead of the 2025 season. Read More »