Yolo Food Bank Braces for Impact as Social Safety Net Programs Are Cut

When the United States Department of Agriculture cuts were announced earlier this year, food banks across the country sounded the alarm. For organizations like Yolo Food Bank, the timing couldn’t be worse. Read More »

Giving Starts Here

Yolo Community Kicks Off Big Day of Giving 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 »

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 »

Experience the Best of Broadway!

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Presents ‘A Lerner & Loewe Celebration’ Read More »

Community Invited to Free Gardening 101 Class

Spring is around the corner and it’s time to dust off your gardening tools and begin preparing for a spring and summer garden. Read More »

A Bird’s-Eye View of Yolo County

Ever wonder what you’re looking at when flying over Yolo County on a plane? 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 »

Sacramento Zoo’s Baby Giraffe Has a Name

The Sacramento Zoo is excited to announce that its adorable baby Masai giraffe, born on March 1, has been given the name Sumi. The name was selected though an online vote. 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 »

Polling Shows Strong Support for Small Business Deduction

A new poll released April 9 by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows broad bipartisan support for America’s small businesses. Read More »

California State Library Receives Notice of Termination of Federal Grant

The California State Library has been notified by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that, effective April 1, the 2024-25 federal grant awarded under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) has been terminated. Read More »

Over $316 Million in Illicit Cannabis Seized Since January

On April 10, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that officials have seized more than $316-million worth of illegal cannabis and $474,000 in cash since this past January. Read More »

Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week Is Here

Spring is in the air and so are mosquitoes! The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announces California Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week, April 13-19. Read More »

CalRecycle Announces Crackdown on Foam Foodware

CalRecycle released an update April 4 announcing that it will enforce California’s statewide ban on polystyrene foam foodware. Read More »

Sac State’s Spring Enrollment Hits Historic High

California State University, Sacramento’s Spring enrollment this year was the largest in the university’s history, continuing to buck trends and exceeding the California State University’s enrollment goals for the campus. Read More »

California Franchise Tax Board Warns of Tax Scams

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is warning taxpayers to protect themselves from persistent scams this tax season by reviewing Franchise Tax Board’s online scam avoidance tips and being especially guarded with tax, bank account, credit card and other personal information. Read More »

Apply Now for Habitat’s Rock the Block in Bryte/Broderick

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is inviting Bryte and Broderick homeowners to apply for Rock the Block, a two-day event focused on essential home repairs and neighborhood beautification. Read More »

West Sacramento Native Supports U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron in Norfolk

Seaman Zuriel Jones, a West Sacramento native, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5. Read More »

Family Strengthening and Community Support During Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This April, the Yolo County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC), a program of the Yolo County Children’s Alliance (YCCA), recognizes both the progress we've made as a community and the work that lies ahead in safeguarding our children. Read More »