Sharan Named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

Sacramento State senior Sneha Sharan was named the Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week, it was announced on Feb. 5. The honor is the first for Sharan this year and the fourth of her career. Read More »

California Office of Traffic Safety Swears in New Director

Stephanie Dougherty was officially sworn in Jan. 13 as the new director for the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in December, Dougherty will also serve as the governor’s representative for highway safety at the federal level. Read More »

Delta Stewardship Council Dismisses Appeals

On Jan. 23, the Delta Stewardship Council affirmed that the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) planned geotechnical investigations are not a “Covered Action” under the Delta Reform Act. Read More »

Superior Court Expands Hours of Operation

In an effort to better serve the public, the Sacramento Superior Court will extend its hours of operation at the Carol Miller Justice Center, starting April 7. Read More »

Snowpack Dips Well Below Average in Second Snow Survey of the Season

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) Jan. 31 conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. Read More »

Bringing Valentine Art to Life

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many start to think about floral art for their loved ones. Read More »

Council Approves Street Vacating, Naming Policy Updates

Abandonment of an unused West Sacramento Street and updates to the city’s park and facility naming policy were presentation subjects at the City Council’s Jan. 15 meeting. Read More »

Art Shapiro Does it Again: Wins Beer-for-a-Butterfly Contest

University of California, Davis distinguished professor emeritus Art Shapiro has done it again. Read More »

United Way Helps Residents File Taxes for Free

Residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes online or in person for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Preparation program that runs through April 15. Read More »

Aggies Post Top Fall Quarter Academic Marks

Tying for the sixth-highest quarterly GPA in Division I history, UC Davis student-athletes again set the standard in the classroom posting a fall quarter cumulative GPA of 3.25. 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 »

Aggies Earn Riders of the Week Awards

Seasoned UC Davis student athletes Jessie Rechs and Margaret Franke were named conference riders of the week in Eastern College Athletic Conference’s Jan. 28 release. Read More »

Staying Hydrated and Saving the Environment at Kings Games

The Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center unveiled a new PATH Grab-and-Go location, integrating Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology to enhance the fan experience. Read More »

Hornet Soccer Adds UCLA Transfer

On Jan. 28, Sacramento State University head men's soccer coach Michael Linenberger announced that Amjot Narang, a midfielder who has played the last three seasons at UCLA, has transferred and will join the Hornets for the 2025 season. Read More »

New Testing Finds Illegal Levels of Bisphenol S in Receipt Paper

On Jan. 14, the nonprofit watchdog Center for Environmental Health (CEH) announced new legal action against eight companies for exposing customers to Bisphenol S (BPS)–the lesser-known but also harmful chemical cousin to Bisphenol A (BPA)–in receipt paper. 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 »

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 »

CARB Withdraws Federal Waiver, Allowing Truck Drivers to Stay in Business

On Jan. 14, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew its Advanced Clean Fleets Rule, which required California truck drivers to transition from diesel to electric trucks. Read More »

Grants Available to Support Economic Growth in North Sacramento

The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications from eligible businesses and property owners in North Sacramento’s key commercial corridors to receive up to $240,000 in funding for tenant improvements, equipment purchases and business consulting. Read More »

Infant Formula Thieves Charged with Multiple Felonies

On Jan. 22, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office filed multiple theft-related felony charges against Bryce Johnson, 19, of Sacramento, and Isaiah Wilson, 18, of West Sacramento. Read More »

Mary Vixie Sandy to Receive National Award for Teacher Education

The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) announced Jan. 22 Mary Vixie Sandy, Ed.D., executive director of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, as the 2025 recipient of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education David G. Imig Award for Distinguished Achievement in Teacher Education. Read More »

Yolo County Superintendent of Schools Statement on Sensitive Locations Policy Overturn

On Jan. 20, the Trump Administration rescinded the federal government’s "sensitive locations" policy. The sensitive locations guidance was issued in 2021 and expanded on 2011 guidance issued by the federal government. This guidance limited immigration enforcement activities at or near schools, childcare centers, churches and hospitals unless there was an immediate public safety threat. Read More »

County Unveils 2030 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan

Yolo County has adopted its groundbreaking 2030 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors on Dec. 3, 2024. Read More »

Cadelago Named Chamber Volunteer of the Year

WM Public Sector Services Manager Joseph (Joe) Cadelago was honored as the 2025 Volunteer of the Year by the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce at the 78th annual Installation & Awards Dinner on Jan. 16. Read More »

Bird Flu Detected in Yolo County

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu and influenza A (H5N1), has been detected in a backyard poultry flock in Yolo County, according to the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency and the Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner. Read More »

Women’s Empowerment Receives $50,000 to Help Unhoused Women

Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from Anthem Blue Cross Foundation to provide substance use recovery and mental health support to unhoused women in Sacramento so they can find safe homes and employment Read More »

Sac Republic FC Fan Fest Returns

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) will host Fan Fest on Feb. 22 at Heart Health Park. Read More »

CRC Hawks Score Great Grades

For the 10th consecutive semester Cosumnes River College (CRC) student-athletes compiled a grade-point average above a 3.0 as the Hawks continue to shine among the brightest in the state for their combination of academic and athletic success. Read More »

Sac State Women’s Golf Picked to Top Big Sky

Winners of four of the past five Big Sky Championship titles, the Sacramento State women's golf team was unanimously selected to continue its dominance by being tabbed first in the coaches poll. Read More »

Area Residents Help Raise More Than $940,000 For Wildfire Relief

KCRA 3, KQCA My58 and the California Gold Country Region Chapter of the American Red Cross partnered on a disaster relief drive that raised more than $940,000 to support people impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. 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 »

Supervisor Barajas Distributes More Than $8,000 in Toys

Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas, in collaboration with the Dunnigan Fire Association, successfully hosted the fourth annual Christmas Toy Distribution in the tight-knit community of Dunnigan. Read More »

Board of Supervisors Swears in New Members

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors held an official swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 6, marking the start of the newly-elected members' terms of service, at the Yolo County Administration Building in Woodland. Family, friends, colleagues and community leaders attended. Read More »

Athletics Make Themselves at Home

As Major League Baseball’s Athletics prepare to begin their temporary relocation to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for at least the next three seasons, manager Mark Kotsay and some of the club’s top players spent some time getting to know their new community. Read More »

Thompson, Kelly Introduce Short Line Railroad Tax Credit Modernization Act

Introduces legislation that would make it easier to keep local rail lines operating and in good repair and improve commerce in communities nationwide Read More »