Santa Kicks Off Season of Giving with Charitable Vending Machines

With a twinkle in his eye, Santa Claus cut the ceremonial red ribbon at the Light the World Giving Machines on Monday and then showed the world the joy of giving by selecting a few gifts for those in need in the Greater Sacramento Area. Read More »

Athletics Ditch Synthetic Turf for Sod

When Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Athletics take the field next year at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, they will be treading on a natural sod playing surface as opposed to the synthetic turf as originally planned. Read More »

Sacramento State Women’s Basketball Finishes Third at Thanksgiving Classic

Senior Katie Peneueta finished with a career-high tying 20 points to go with nine rebounds while three other Hornets finished in double figures on Sunday Dec. 1, helping push the Sacramento State women’s basketball team past Wagner, 73-34, to finish third at the FIU Thanksgiving Classic in Miami. Read More »

Hornet Volleyball Standouts Named All-Big Sky

Three Hornet seniors were named all-Big Sky Conference on Nov. 26, including outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann being named to the first team, and rightside hitter Ellie Tisko named second team. Read More »

Sac Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Republic FC is hosting its annual Open Tryout, giving the region’s top players a chance to impress the technical staff and earn an invitation to training camp. Read More »

Don’t Let Fats, Oils and Grease Ruin Holiday Cheer

As the holiday season approaches, the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is urging residents to help prevent sewer backups, a common yet costly and disruptive issue that peaks during this time of year. Read More »

CHP Secures Federal Grant to Enhance Older Driver Safety

The California Highway Patrol (CHP), in partnership with the Office of Traffic Safety, announced the receipt of a $225,000 federal grant to launch the “Keeping Everyone Safe” (KEYS) program. Read More »

Board of Supervisors Seeking Applications for “At-Large” Planning Commissioner

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is currently seeking applications for an upcoming vacancy on the Yolo County Planning Commission to fill an “at-large” position. This position is for a person who resides anywhere in the County. Read More »

Reclamation and DWR Celebrate Delta Restoration Project Launch

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Bureau of Reclamation broke ground on a habitat restoration project in the Delta that, when completed, will help endangered species such as Delta smelt and Chinook salmon while supporting the long-term operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. Read More »

Dinos Alive Roars into West Sacramento

Have you ever wished you could step back in time and explore the power, majesty and magic of a world filled with dinosaurs? Now you can at Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience in the heart of West Sacramento that opened in November and runs through January. Read More »

Yolo Community Foundation Celebrates Philanthropy Honorees

The Yolo Community Foundation celebrated the honorees for the annual Yolo Philanthropy Awards, recognizing the extraordinary individuals and organizations who made a significant impact in Yolo County. Read More »

What's Up for Christmas?

As the holiday season descends upon the City of West Sacramento, cooler temps and fog shrouded mornings will give way to dazzling light displays and festive holiday events throughout December. Here are a few of the regional holiday events and offerings available to delight kids of all ages. Read More »

Sierra Donor Services Celebrates Eye Donation Month

Transforming Lives Through the Gift of Sight Read More »

Hornet Tennis Signs Germany’s Lisann Brinkman

Sacramento State head women's tennis coach Sophie Breault announced that Lisann Brinkmann, a native of Bielefeld, Germany, has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and athletic career with the Hornets. Read More »

ARC Football Secures Fifth Straight Conference Championship

The American River College football program secured their fifth straight National NorCal Conference championship on Nov. 9, with a 45-21 road victory over Santa Rosa Junior College. Read More »

Women’s Soccer Ends Season in NCAA Tournament First Round

The Big Sky Conference Tournament champion Sacramento State women's soccer team made its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 14 years on Sunday Nov. 17, but its run through the postseason was cut short at the hands of top-seeded USC, falling to the Trojans by a 5-0 score at the Dignity Health Sports Park Track Stadium in Carson, Calif. Read More »

ARC Volleyball Earns Big 8 Conference Champions

The American River College women's volleyball program closed out the regular season as Big 8 Conference Champions after defeating Modesto Junior College and Sacramento City College. Read More »

De'Aaron Fox Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Nov. 11 and Nov. 17, the NBA announced on Nov. 18. Read More »

Sacramento Suburban Water District Appoints Diana Lynch

The Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) Board of Directors has appointed Diana Lynch to fill the Division 1 seat on the Board, effective Nov. 12. Read More »

Veterans of Foreign Wars Announces Kids Christmas Party

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8762 will hold their annual Children’s Christmas Party from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 905 Drever St. in West Sacramento. Read More »

Plans Underway for ‘Jeweled Palace’ Coming to West Sacramento

A dazzling landmark is coming to West Sacramento Read More »

Yolo County Kicks Off New Food and Beverage Carton Recycling Services

Just in time for America Recycles Day, also known as National Recycling Day, on Nov. 15, the Yolo County Landfill announced that food and beverage cartons are now accepted in the recycling stream. Read More »

MLB’s Athletics Announce 2025 Regular Season Home Game Times

First pitch of the A’s inaugural game at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento will take place at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, March 31, as the Athletics take on the Chicago Cubs. Read More »

Navigators Provide Critical Support in Emergency Departments, Helping Patients Find a Path to Recovery

As Californians gather this Thanksgiving, many patients are giving thanks for a life-changing program that has helped them overcome the devastation of opioid addiction. Read More »

Honoring the Bracero Legacy: Descendants Reflect on Impact in Yolo County

At the Yolo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 3, the board will consider a resolution recognizing the Bracero Guest Worker Legacy and Descendants in Yolo County. Read More »

Operation Vigilance

Officers Conduct Compliance Checks on County’s Sex Offenders Read More »

Matsui and Carter Applaud Extension of Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA-01) applauded the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) decision to extend current flexibilities for telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances for an additional year. Read More »

Thompson Announces New Staff Serving Solano County

On Nov. 20, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Will Duncan has joined his team to serve as a field representative covering Solano County, including Dixon, Vacaville and Rio Vista. Read More »

Yolo County Awarded Engage Empower Implement (EEI) Grant to Boost Youth and Community

On Nov. 4, Yolo County received the Engage Empower Implement (EEI) Grant, a funding initiative from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) that supports community partnerships for enhanced public outreach and engagement, with a total grant amount of $277,619. Read More »

Students Making the Grade in West Sacramento

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2024 Love of Learning Award. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active Society members. Local honorees include (10/7/24): Read More »

West Sacramento Parking Rates to Increase

Ordinance Would Also Increase Violation Fees Read More »

229 Legal Actions Filed in Wake of Statewide Sting Operations and Sweeps

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) recently completed a statewide operation of stings and sweeps to uncover unlicensed activity in the construction industry as part of a multi-agency effort organized by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA). Read More »