Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail. Read More »

Women Comprise 39.9% of Farmers in Sacramento County

A quiet transformation is unfolding in American agriculture. Female farmers are taking on a larger role in shaping the future of farming, contributing to both local economies and national food production. Read More »

Storms Increase Water Allocation to 40 Percent

On March 25, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that wet and cold storms in March have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025. Read More »

California Farm Bureau Highlights Urgent Challenges

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass identified critical issues facing the state’s farmers and ranchers, stressing immediate action is needed to support small and mid-sized farms, streamline regulations and invest in innovative water management practices. Read More »

California Seizes 650,000 Fentanyl Pills

Continuing an enhanced focus in 2025 to combat the scourge of illegal fentanyl trafficking, the California National Guard (CalGuard) seized 1,045 pounds and more than 650,000 pills containing fentanyl, with a street valuation of more than $6.8 million, in January and February. Read More »

Sacramento County Highlights 2024 Achievements

Sacramento County released its 2024 Year in Review, showcasing significant achievements and statistics across its more than 35 departments. Read More »

Fraudulent Invoices Target County’s Planning Customers

Sacramento County officials have been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former planning customers. Read More »

CRC Softball Wins Scholar Team Award

The Cosumnes River College (CRC) Softball program has been honored with the prestigious 2024 3C2A Scholar Team Academic Award. Read More »

Aggie Women Drafted into All-Academic Teams

Walking the hyphen that separates a student-athlete, the UC Davis Equestrian Team finds their balance between the two worlds, recognized by the Eastern College Athletic Conference. Read More »

Bibby to Coach the Hornets

Former Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby is coming home. Read More »

Nation's Largest Collaborative Pet Adoption Event

Bradshaw Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce its participation in North Shore Animal League America’s 2025 Tour For Life, the world’s largest collaborative mobile pet adoption event. Read More »

Secretary of State Issues Statement Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order entitled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections” Read More »

Sacramento Weekly Gas Price Update

Average gasoline prices in Sacramento have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.54per gallon on March 24, according to GasBuddy's survey of 720 stations in Sacramento. Read More »

Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization. Read More »

Personnel Services Director Appointed

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the county executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo as the director of Personnel Services, effective April 7. Read More »

Spring Bill Relief for PG&E Customers

Millions of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their April energy bill. Read More »

Sacramento State Professor Restores Dormant Campus Herbarium

For nearly two decades, Sacramento State University’s campus herbarium lay dormant, its plant specimens hidden and nearly forgotten inside a shuttered lab in Sequoia Hall. Read More »

California Capital Airshow Educates Next Generation

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky. Read More »

SPCA Doggy Dash Returns for 32nd Year

The Sacramento SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), open to all dogs, their owners and dog lovers, will hold its 32nd Doggy Dash on April 12. Read More »

River Cats Announce Partnership

The Sacramento River Cats and Sutter Health Park have announced a new multi-year partnership with Advanced Building Maintenance to lead engineering and janitorial services for the team and Sutter Health Park. Read More »

Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games. Read More »

Hornet Named to Big Sky All-Tournament Team

Sacramento State junior guard Benthe Versteeg was named to the Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team for the second time in her career on March 12 following the conclusion of the league's championship event. Read More »

Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament Supports Community

The annual Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament returns on Oct.18 to Oct. 19 at the Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club. Read More »

Sac State Gymnasts Achieve Season-Best Score

The Sacramento State gymnastics team followed up its season-high score against Eastern Michigan on March 9 by raising the bar once again on March 14 at The Nest, scoring a new season-best 195.250 in the regular season finale against UC Davis. Read More »

CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento. Read More »

SMUD to Hold Public Proposed Rate Action Workshops

The SMUD Board of Directors is holding two public workshops and a public hearing to discuss proposed rate changes. Read More »

Sacramento Hosts March for Life

The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state. Read More »

Sac County Hosts One-Day Passport Fair

Sacramento County will be hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., located on the first floor at 700 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The event is specifically designed for individuals looking to submit applications for new passports only. Read More »

Enhancing Sacramento Residential Care Facilities

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is working to preserve housing for vulnerable residents in our community. 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 »

Celebrating National Social Work Month

Sacramento County is recognizing and celebrating social workers as part of National Social Work Month. Read More »

Boxing Academy Opens

A new community-based boxing academy has opened on Front Street in Rio Linda. The nonprofit boxing academy is co-operated by the husband-and-wife team, AJ and Jennifer Boddie. Read More »