Aggie Earns Pitcher of the Week Award

UC Davis senior right-hander Noel Valdez held Gonzaga scoreless for six innings in the Aggies' 3-1 win on Feb. 15 and was honored with the season's first Big West Pitcher of the Week award, the conference announced on Feb. 17. Read More »

Mental Health Help Available 24/7

In the heart of Sacramento County, a team of compassionate professionals is reshaping the way that mental health crises are addressed. Read More »

UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). Read More »

California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon. Read More »

California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Read More »

Hornet Nets Pitcher of the Week Award

Fresh off a performance that earned him his first victory of the season, senior right-hander Evan Gibbons was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pitcher of the Week on Monday, Feb. 24. Read More »

Sac State Women’s Tennis Adds International Talent

Cami Maldonado Gutierrez, ranked as one of the top 10 juniors in her home country of Mexico, has committed to join the Sacramento State women's tennis team Head Coach Sophie Breault announced on Feb. 21. Read More »

Aggie Earns Player of The Week Honor

UC Davis sophomore Mika Ikemori was named Big West Player of the Week, the conference announced on Feb. 26. Read More »

Sacramento Kings Working to Enhance Accessibility

On Feb. 24, the Sacramento Kings in collaboration with Ticketmaster and OneCourt announced an innovative way for blind and low vision fans to experience live basketball action at Golden 1 Center. Read More »

Sac Pro Sport Venues Promote Sustainability

On Feb. 25, the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park announced a new multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership with Kimberly-Clark Professional™. Read More »

Age, Disability-Friendly Action Plan Launched

Sacramento County is taking a significant step toward ensuring a more livable and accessible future for its aging and disabled residents. Read More »

Sacramento Zoo Celebrates Baby Giraffe Birth

The Sacramento Zoo is thrilled to announce that Amirah the giraffe gave birth to a female calf on Saturday, March 1, at 2:56 p.m. Read More »

Over $1M in Community Grants to Sacramento Non-Profits

Dignity Health announced on Feb. 27 that it has awarded $1,017,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across the Greater Sacramento Region. Read More »

Tickets Now on Sale for the 2025 California Capital Airshow

The 2025 California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, returns to Mather Airport on March 22 and 23. Read More »

Sac State Recognized for High Research Activity

Sacramento State University has joined a prestigious group of universities across the country that boast a significant commitment to research and scholarly activities. Read More »

Little Free Libraries Draw Eager Readers

Land Park is home to bibliophiles who love trading and sharing books. They visit the library, scour bookstores and chat about good stories in book clubs. But no one needs to leave their Land Park neighborhood to find a new book to enjoy. The Little Free Library movement has made it so that all you need to do is go for a walk to find new, free books. Read More »

Commemorating 175 Years of Service

​​​​​​This year marks a significant milestone in the history of Sacramento County as it celebrates its 175th anniversary, also known as its demisemiseptcentennial. Read More »

Drumming Up History

Musician and community activist Martin Ross marked Black History Month (February) with a presentation detailing the evolution of Black percussion at Carmichael’s Albert Schweitzer Elementary School. Read More »

Elk Grove City Council Lands on New Name for City Zoo

The new zoo in Elk Grove finally has a name. Read More »

Library Helps Teens Shine Bright on Prom Night

Starting Feb. 15, Sacramento Public Library is hosting 17 free prom giveaway events across the region. Read More »

Athletics Storming into Spring Training

There was a different energy as Athletics pitchers and catchers took the field at Mesa Arizona’s Hohokam Stadium on Feb. 12 for the first day of spring training, one that has not been felt around these parts in quite some time. Read More »

Pranyte Named Women’s Player of the Week

An undefeated record and a historic team victory for the Sacramento State women's tennis team helped lift freshman Emilija Pranyte to Big Sky Conference Player of the Week Read More »

Hornet Freshman Named Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

On Feb. 12, Hornet freshman Gur Libal was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week after leading the Hornets to a 3-1 record over the previous week. Read More »

Running for Cancer Research

On April 21, Maria Amparo Haynes of Elk Grove is running to defy cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 129th Boston Marathon. Read More »

Use Library Card to Reach Goals

If you’re losing steam on your New Year’s resolution or need fresh inspiration to kick-start your goals, your library card will come in handy. Read More »

Sacramento History Museum Offers Exciting Ways to Celebrate Black History Month

Sacramento History Museum officials are excited to offer two engaging ways for the community to celebrate Black History Month. Read More »

Bike and Pedestrian Safety Grant Awarded to County

Thanks to a new $188,000 grant awarded to the Prevention and Early Intervention Department at the Sacramento County Office of Education by the California Office of Traffic Safety, students at seven middle school campuses across Sacramento County will lead program activities to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety. Read More »

200 Years of Fashion Exhibit at Sac City

Sacramento City College Department Chair of Applied Apparel Studies Lynne Giovannetti has an ace up her proverbial leg-of-mutton sleeve. Read More »

New Light Rail Station Begins to Rise

Light rail train cars, running along Sacramento Regional Transit District’s (SacRT) Blue Line, whiz through the Sacramento River District every few minutes. Read More »

Doggie Day Out Program Re-Launched

The Front Street Animal Shelter has re-launched its popular Doggie Day Out program, which allows members of the community to take a shelter dog on a “field trip” to get a break from life at the shelter and increase their chances for adoption. Read More »

Semitrucks Carry Young Patient’s Story Across Country

The story of a 7-year-old boy’s health care journey will take the country by storm this year. Read More »

State Water Project Increases 2025 Allocation Forecast

On Jan. 28, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an update to the State Water Project allocation forecast for 2025. Read More »

Black History Month Discussed

Black History Month is an annually observed month-long celebration of African American life, history, and culture. Read More »

Teens Create Messages of Love

Two high school students have found a way to give back to young patients and their families at Shriners Hospital in Sacramento this Valentine’s Day. Read More »

A Colorful Mind

Artist creates work from memory, flotsam and dream Read More »