A Safe Place at Special Kids Day

Lions Clubs from across the Sacramento region gathered at Depot Park (16 Business Park Way) on May 16 for the annual Special Kids Day, an event designed to provide youth with special needs a safe and inclusive space to enjoy a carnival-style celebration with their families. Read More »

Is There a Hero in the House?

Sacramento musician and restaurant owner Joe Gilman was recently named a “Jazz Hero” by the Jazz Journalists Association. The international writers’ group advocates for the preservation and visibility of jazz. Read More »

Sacramento Educator Named Teacher of the Year

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, in partnership with ABC10 Sacramento and Sacramento State’s College of Education, announced that Barbara Brooks, a teacher at Shriners Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, has been named the 2025-26 ABC10 Teacher of the Year. Read More »

City, County Building Framework to Strengthen Regional Collaboration on Housing, Homelessness

The Sacramento City Council recently took action to support a new partnership that would bring together elected officials from local jurisdictions and the Sacramento Continuum of Care (CoC) to help guide regional housing and homelessness efforts. Read More »

Family Health and Fitness Day Offers Outdoor Fun for All

Looking for a fun way to get active, spend time outdoors and make memories with your family? Sacramento County residents will have plenty of opportunities to do just that during Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 13. Read More »

Apply Now for SMUD’s Shine Program

The application period for SMUD’s Shine Awards is open June 1 through July 31 to nonprofit organizations. The Shine program is designed to improve and revitalize communities in the Sacramento region. Read More »

Nominations Open for 2026 Sustainable Business Awards

Businesses, nonprofits and community members are encouraged to submit nominations now through June 26 for the 2026 Sustainable Business Awards. Read More »

ZipPass Mobile Fare App Ending June 15

SacRT Urges Riders to Transition to Transit Connect Read More »

Ty Smith Named New City Historian

Veteran museum leader to advance a broader vision for history, civic identity and heritage tourism in California’s Capital City Read More »

Jordan Fisher Rated Nation’s 8th Best Returning Running Back by Hero Sports

Hero Sports has placed UC Davis football senior running back Jordan Fisher among the country’s best backs, rating the Aggie tailback as the eighth-best returning running back in the Football Championship Subdivision as part of their 2026 FCS previews. Read More »

Downtown Sacramento Mural Celebrates Women in Transportation

Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) and Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Sacramento recently unveiled a new mural and transit wrapped train in downtown Sacramento, celebrating the diversity of women in the transportation industry. Read More »

Women’s Tennis Adds Reigning Horizon League Player of The Year For 2026-27

Belgium’s Nel Van Hout, the reigning Horizon League Player of the Year, has announced that she will continue her academic and athletic career with the Sacramento State women’s tennis program, Head Coach Sophie Breault announced June 2. Read More »

Sixth Year of Resilience Fund Supports Independent Restaurants

$1.28 Million Available to Help California’s Food and Beverage Businesses Invest in Growth, Stability and Long-term Success Read More »

SUN Bucks Return This Summer

Summer break is a time for fun, family and sunshine, but for many Sacramento County families, it can also mean higher grocery costs while children are out of school. Read More »

Republic FC Unveils Plans to Celebrate the World’s Game This Summer

The FIFA World Cup is coming to North America this summer, and Sacramento Republic FC is making sure the region has a front-row seat. From a free Downtown kick-off party to a two-day street festival in the heart of the city, the Indomitable Club is going all-in to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event right here in the Capital City. Read More »

Pony Express National Re-Ride Departs June 15

Historic 1,900-Mile Journey to Feature America 250 Celebration Read More »

Sacramento Launches Campaign for MLB Expansion Team

California capital unveils The Sacramento Pitch, backed by a fully entitled 50-acre stadium site and nearly $2 billion in public-private commitments Read More »

Let’s Not Just Talk About Housing Affordability – Let’s Act

For the past decade, Californians have been leaving the Golden State in droves to find more affordable places to live. We now have proof they’re making the right decision. Read More »

What’s Wrong with the Legislature Can be Explained in these Two Bills

How Can Measures Passing 78-0, 34-2 in One House Never Get a Hearing in the Other Chamber? Read More »

Sacramento County’s New 311 Connect Mobile App is Here

Sacramento County is launching a newly updated 311 Connect Mobile Application now featuring a modern design, improved usability and enhanced security to deliver a smoother, more intuitive experience for our community. Read More »

County Seeks Climate Emergency Task Force Members

The County of Sacramento is seeking community members to serve on its Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, a volunteer advisory body helping shape the County’s response to climate change through collaboration, public engagement and policy recommendations. Read More »

CDFW Releases Ocean Salmon Harvest Tracking Tools

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the launch of new digital tools to track the recreational and commercial in-season harvests of ocean salmon. Read More »

Keeping Street Food Safe

Sacramento County’s Environmental Management Department (EMD), in coordination with partner agencies, continues outreach and enforcement efforts aimed at improving food safety and helping sidewalk food vendors operate legally and safely throughout the county. Read More »

SAFE Employees Run Third Annual Flag Collection Drive Through June

Coinciding with Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day in June, SAFE Credit Union employees are holding their third annual U.S. Flag collection drive through Tuesday, June 30. Read More »

Suite Selection for Republic FC’s New Downtown Stadium Begins

As construction crews advance important infrastructure work, Republic FC is launching a new, elevated matchday experience, marking a new era of premium offerings in Sacramento sports and entertainment hospitality. Read More »

Metal Supermarkets Expands Trade School Scholarship Program

Awards $20,000 to Eight Students Read More »

Ten Nonprofits Selected for Inaugural Capacity-Building Initiative

Sacramento County and the Sacramento Region Community Foundation are announcing the ten nonprofit organizations selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Sacramento Countywide Nonprofit Partnership Initiative (SCNPI), a 20-month capacity-building program designed to strengthen the sustainability of mid-sized nonprofits serving Sacramento County residents. Read More »

Service Above Self

DOVIA Awards Celebrate Local Volunteers Read More »

‘My Sister’s House’ Hosts AAPI Fashion Show

Raises Awareness for Domestic Abuse Survivors Read More »

All You Need is Pets

The Spirit of Fallen Hero Shines on at Animal Care Faire Read More »

Nearly Half of High School Students Eligible for CalKIDS Scholarships

As high school seniors across Sacramento County make college and career decisions ahead of graduation, CalKIDS is encouraging students and families to check whether scholarship funds have already been set aside in their names. Read More »

Girl Scouts Earn Highest Honors

Before they earned medals, scholarships and standing ovations, many of the Girl Scouts recognized Saturday, May 16, at the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Highest Awards Ceremony started their award-winning community projects with a simple question: How can I help? Read More »