Drop-Off Locations Opening Soon for Operation Christmas Child

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24. Read More »

ARC Celebrates 70 Years with Homecoming

American River College will mark 70 years of learning, leadership and community this fall with Homecoming Week 2025, a weeklong celebration taking place Oct. 25 through Nov. 1. Read More »

Local Museums Invite Community to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history and science treasures all year long. Read More »

Family Matters: Why Genetic Cancer Testing is Important

When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that runs in the family that makes others more likely to get it too? Read More »

57% of Americans Cut Back on Candy This Halloween as Chocolate Prices Rise: New Study

New research from Empower finds that over half of Americans (57%) say rising chocolate prices are changing how much they dish out for candy. Read More »

Annual Stand Down Event Serves Veterans

At Mather Community Campus, a line of expectant veterans wraps around the building. Men and women donning hats, vests and jackets filled with patches identifying their service history: which branch and which war they survived. Read More »

California Highway Patrol Launches Halloween Maximum Enforcement to Target Impaired Drivers

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will launch a 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, through 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, to protect motorists and prevent impaired driving. Read More »

Donate to Keep Adaptive Riding Program Open

Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation, one of Northern California’s leading adaptive riding programs for people with developmental disabilities, has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to sustain its operations. Read More »

Swingin’ for Silver

Kurtz, Rook and Shea Earn Silver Slugger Nominations Read More »

San Juan Unified’s Black Student Unions Build ‘Community of Belonging’

A rainy morning did not stop buses filled with enthusiastic students from attending San Juan Unified School District’s Black Student Union (BSU) Community of Belonging Kick Off and Leadership Summit on Oct. 15. Read More »

Our C8ptain. Champion. Forever Indomitable

Club's First Signing Rodrigo Lopez to Retire Following 2025 Season Read More »

Sac State Defense Preserves 40-35 Homecoming Win over Northern Colorado

For the second year in a row, the Sacramento State defense came up with a late-game stop to secure a Homecoming victory, this time edging Northern Colorado 40-35 in front of 20,022 fans at Hornet Stadium. Read More »

Fourth Annual Rock the Block

Habitat for Humanity Brings 400 Volunteers and Transformative Change to West Sacramento Read More »

Mercy San Juan Medical Center Upgrades Stroke Center

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is celebrating the grand opening of its newly renovated Neuro-Interventional Suite, a space designed to deliver faster, safer and more advanced stroke care. Read More »

Mira Loma High Hosts Aviation CTE Pathway Showcase

Mira Loma High School will host a showcase event to celebrate the Aviation Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway and its newly renovated classroom from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Nov. 7. Read More »

12 Mexican Caribbean Getaways for Every Type of Traveler

Whether planning for an idyllic romantic escape, a lively group getaway or an adventurous family vacation, the Mexican Caribbean offers a variety of signature experiences, all enhanced by the region's stunning backdrop of crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and lush jungles. Read More »

Día de los Muertos Paint Night Honors Art, Culture

For Frida’s House Art Academy founders Juanita Maribel Márquez and Claudia de la Rosa, art is more than color on canvas; it’s a way to heal, connect and celebrate culture. Read More »

Sacramento Continues Progress on Al Fresco Outdoor Dining Initiative

Sacramento’s Al Fresco Dining Program continues to evolve as city staff recently provided an update to the city council on how the initiative is strengthening small businesses, improving streetscapes and activating public space across the city. Read More »

Sacramento Ballet Offers Bold Visions, Timeless Classics

Sacramento Ballet highly anticipated 2025-26 season kicks off Oct. 24. Read More »

Wiser Heads SAFE Credit Union Convention and Performing Arts District

The SAFE Credit Union Convention and Performing Arts District has welcomed a new official leader. Read More »

Voting in California’s 2025 Special Election

How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted Read More »

Sacramento’s Expanding Trail Network Supports Cleaner, Safer Travel

The Sacramento City Council on Oct. 14 received an update on the city’s shared-use path network, the expanding system of paved, off-street routes for people walking, bicycling and scootering throughout Sacramento. Read More »

Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades. Read More »

Former Beaver Joseph ‘Pey’ Brito Dies

Joseph "Pey" Brito, a former Beaver infielder from Delta High School, died two weeks ago. Pey redshirted at American River College in 2000 and then played second base for the Beavers baseball team in 2001 and 2002. Read More »

Women's Golf Ties for Eighth at Golf Iconic Classic

Sophia Lee's even-par round of 72 led the California State University, Sacramento women's golf team during the final round of the Golf Iconic Classic on Oct. 15 at the New Mexico State University Golf Course. Read More »

Athletics Director Rocko DeLuca’s High Fives

Caden Pinnick racks up weekly awards following a performance against No. 14 Northern Arizona that earned No. 6 UC Davis football a victory on homecoming. Read More »

Republic FC to Open 2025 Playoffs

USL Championship Playoffs at Home on National TV Nov. 2 Read More »

See Art, Make Art

Crocker Art Museum Hosts Specially Curated Homeschool Day Read More »

New Home Sales Dip in September

As many prospective homebuyers waited to see what happened with mortgage interest rates, new home sales in the Sacramento region dipped in September but remained above the average number of sales for the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association. Read More »

Women’s Empowerment Program Celebrates 100th Graduating Class

Fourteen graduates recently took a determined walk up to the stage amid cheers, applause and, for many, tears. Read More »

Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services is recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read More »

Pump Prices Rise Slightly after Southern California Refinery Fire

As autumn sets in, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to $3.11 from the $3.15 average two weeks ago, as of Oct. 9. Read More »

Sacramento State’s Enrollment Continues to Climb

California State University, Sacramento’s (Sacramento State) enrollment continues to climb with record numbers despite significant challenges at the state and federal levels. Read More »

Enjoying the Spooky Season

October is flying by but don’t worry. There’s still time to experience all the spooky activities that the greater Sacramento region has to offer. Read More »

SacRT Offers Free Rides Systemwide on Oct. 21 to Celebrate Customer Appreciation Month

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is saying a heartfelt “thank you” to its riders by offering free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Oct. 21, as part of its month-long Customer Appreciation Month celebration. Read More »