Rice Fields Provide Vital Habitat for Snakes, Birds, Fish

From ducks and cranes to giant garter snakes and salmon, flooded rice fields in California's Central Valley offer important, often vital habitat to many wildlife species. Read More »

Restoring California: A Call to Cobb Mountain

Visiting tiny towns is a bit of a civic duty that maybe wasn’t written into the curriculum or taught in lesson plans before we exited into the real world. Read More »

$3 Million Available Through Air District Grant Programs

Applications now open for projects that reduce pollution 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 »

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 »

Affordable Housing Funding Receipts Approved

The West Sacramento City Council approved a resolution at its Feb. 19 meeting that will provide additional funding for affordable housing efforts in West Sacramento. 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 »

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 »

Meet Your West Sacramento Supervisors

West Sacramento, a key part of Yolo County, is represented by two supervisors: Supervisor Oscar E. Villegas and Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy. Read More »

SAFE Accepting Applications for $16,000 in Scholarships

SAFE Credit Union is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship awards for $4,000 each to support graduating high school seniors and students currently attending community college. Read More »

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 »

Neighborhood Builders Celebrates 20 Years

Junior Achievement, Yolo Food Bank Receive Grants, Leadership Training Read More »

Drain After Rain to Prevent Mosquitoes

The recent rain has left behind stagnant water. Since temperatures are expected to increase over the next few days, this can create the perfect combination for mosquitoes to breed, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District on Feb. 20. Read More »

Community Input Needed to Address Needs of Low-Income Residents

The Yolo County Community Services Action Board (CSAB) is looking for community input during a public hearing to better address the needs of low-income individuals and families residing in Yolo County. Read More »

City Council, Police Address ICE Concerns

Statement by the West Sacramento City Council Regarding Immigration Enforcement Read More »

Gayton Appointed Chief Probation Officer

Yolo County Interim Administrator Drik Brazil has announced the appointment of Rachelle Gayton as chief probation officer. Read More »

Yolo County Hosting Expungement Clinic on March 13

Yolo County is assisting residents in overcoming barriers to economic stability and successful reintegration into society hosting a free Expungement Clinic on Thursday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read More »

Yolo County Celebrates Black History Month

Yolo County is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with a month-long series of events and activities designed to engage, educate and inspire the community. Read More »

State Senator Cabaldon Appointed to Little Hoover Commission

State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon (D-West Sacramento) has been appointed to the Little Hoover Commission by the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg). Read More »

Fight Against DUI Driving Continues

he Yolo County District Attorney’s Office will continue to have a specialized prosecution team that handles alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases through a $231,330 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

New Home Sales Surge in New Year

New home sales in the Greater Sacramento region saw their typical January surge as buyers returned to new home communities after the holiday lull, the North State Building Industry Association reported Feb. 11. Read More »

City Hosts Mental Health Film Screening

West Sacramento Parks and Recreation is hosting a screening of “What I Wish My Parents Knew,” a 45-minute film that explores the inner struggle of children battling depression and anxiety in silence. Read More »

Modernizing the Port of West Sacramento

Throughout its history, the Port of West Sacramento has served the agricultural, natural resources and construction sectors in Northern California. Read More »

Community Center to Host Family Dance and Fun Night

On Saturday, Feb. 22, the West Sacramento Community Center is hosting a fantasy-themed, family dance. All family members, by birth or by bond, are welcome at this family-friendly event. Read More »

Athletics Give a Nod to Sacramento

Major League Baseball and the Athletics recently announced that the Athletics will wear a new sleeve patch featuring a depiction of the iconic Tower Bridge, which is located behind the ballpark in right field, as well as the word “Sacramento, “all in the team’s classic green and gold color scheme. Read More »

Benefit Fruit Tree Sale March 1

There’s nothing like picking and eating fresh, tree-ripened fruit. You can beautify your yard and reduce your grocery bills at the Winters Friends of the Library annual Fruit Tree Sale. Read More »

Baby with Spina Bifida Has Promising Future After Surgery

Lindsey was 18 weeks pregnant with her fifth child when she got a life-changing phone call. Her blood work was abnormal. She and husband, Jared, went in for an ultrasound and got news that they never expected: their developing baby had spina bifida. Read More »

Beavers Swim to a Pair of Records

The American River College Men's Swim and Dive team opened the season on Jan. 31, by setting two new NorCal Relay Records at a swim meet at Los Positas College in Livermore. Read More »

Sacramento Kings Celebrate Black History Month

On Feb. 3, the Sacramento Kings announced their 25th Annual Black History Month celebration, dedicated to uplifting and honoring the local Black community. Read More »

Bollinger Ranks Amongst Top 125 Singles Players

UC Davis junior Lucas Bollinger earned the 93rd spot in the top 125 Division I Men's Singles players, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced on Feb. 5. Read More »