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Park Blvd. to Receive Major Improvements

The City of West Sacramento recently broke ground on the Park Boulevard Resurfacing and Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project, a roughly $1.9 million investment to make one of the city’s busiest corridors safer for people walking, biking and driving.

Farming the Bypass

The Ups and Downs of Growing Rice in California

Weekday Closures Planned for Freeport Bridge Nov. 2-30

Travelers who use the Freeport Bridge should plan for weekday daytime closures beginning Monday, Nov. 2, as Sacramento County completes structural repairs to the bridge.

County Reminds Property Owners of Dec. 10 Property Tax Deadline

The Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office is reminding property owners that the first installment of 2026-27 secured property taxes is due Nov. 1 and will become delinquent if not paid by Thursday, Dec. 10. Read More »

president of baseball operations

A’s Bring in Taylor Smith to Run Baseball Operations

The Athletics have found a new leader to run their front office. Read More »

recycling and reuse system

Circular Action Alliance Submits Revised California Recycling Plan

Updated plan incorporates public input and outlines investments to expand recycling under SB 54 Read More »

Sacramento River Cats Manager

Kallie Harding Named Minor League Baseball Future Star

On Oct. 13, Minor League Baseball announced Sacramento River Cats Manager of Sports Sales Training, Kallie Harding, as the Future Star Award winner. Read More »

Aggies’ Treynor Cleeland Named to 2026 Jerry Rice Award Watch List

UC Davis redshirt freshman quarterback Treynor Cleeland was named to the 2026 Jerry Rice Award watch list, Stats Perform announced Oct. 20. Read More »

Yolo County to Test Alert Yolo Emergency Notification System Oct. 26

Yolo County's Office of Emergency Services will conduct a countywide test of the Alert Yolo emergency notification system at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. Read More »

Emily Hoppin’s Writing Desk Returns Home to Yolo County

The Yolo County Historical Collection at the Gibson House has received the writing desk of Emily Hoppin, a Woodland agriculturalist and activist whose work helped shape local civic life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Read More »

Yolo Food Bank Receives Grant from OpenAI Foundation

Yolo Food Bank is one of 163 recipients nationally selected to receive the People-First AI grant awarded by the OpenAI Foundation. Read More »

Californians to Consider 14 Ballot Measures

West Sacramento residents will see a lengthy ballot when they cast votes in the Nov. 3 election. Read More »

West Sacramento Changing Congressional Districts

Like many cities in California, West Sacramento is changing congressional districts. Read More »

A Day in the Country

37th Annual Event Celebrates Farms, Food and Community Read More »

Even in Today’s Economy, a New Home May Be More Affordable Than You Realize

It’s no secret that mortgage interest rates have climbed sharply this year, due in part to the ongoing conflict in Iran and uncertainties about oil supplies and cost. Rates have broken the 7% level and are likely to inch even higher. Read More »

2026 California Farm to School Summit took place at Soil Born Farms

What’s Cooking in California Schools?

Farm to School Summit brings state leaders, local students and fresh ideas Read More »

Higher Interest Rates Lead to Decline in September New Home Sales

Higher mortgage interest rates stemming from the increasing costs of energy as the war with Iran continues caused a drop in new home sales in September in the Sacramento region, the North State Building Industry Association reported today. Read More »

Women’s Player of the Year

Sacramento Golf Council Names 2026 Players of the Year

The Sacramento Golf Council (SGC) awarded their Player of the Year awards on Monday, Oct. 12, at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Read More »

Fireworks illuminate the sky

California Capital Airshow Celebrates 20 Years

Milestone event featured two days of aerial performances, a nighttime show and a salute to America’s 250th Read More »

El Futuro Scholarship Winner

Jennifer Contreras Named 2026 El Futuro Scholarship Winner

In front of a sold-out crowd at Heart Health Park on Noche Latina, Republic FC and the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated Jennifer Contreras as the recipient of the 2026 El Futuro Scholarship. Read More »

Sacramento-based Society for the Blind

Society for the Blind Announces Blindness Awareness Month in October

Nonprofit Society for the Blind in Sacramento is encouraging local residents to honor Blindness Awareness Month throughout October by connecting people with vision loss to services so they can gain the skills they need to stay independent and thrive. Read More »

Women’s Basketball

Women’s Basketball Picked Fifth, Picton and Cotton Earn Preseason Honors

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team is making a great first impression entering its first season in The Big West as the coaches have picked the Hornets to finish fifth in the league while selecting senior Natalie Picton and junior Jenessa Cotton to its seven-woman preseason All-Big West squad. Read More »

Tribute Video Celebrates UC Davis Faculty Retirees

UC Davis Distinguished Professor Walter Leal of the Department of Molecular and Cellular recently released a tribute video congratulating all UC Davis faculty who transitioned to emeriti during the 2025-26 academic year. Read More »

Yolo County Issues RFP to Advance County Road 32A Railroad Crossing Project

Yolo County has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified consultant to provide design services for the County Road 32A Railroad Crossing Relocation and Grade Separation Project. Read More »

Ironman California Returns to Yolo County Oct. 18

Yolo County will once again welcome thousands of athletes competing in the Ironman California triathlon on Sunday, Oct. 18. Read More »

West Sacramento Creates Homeless Department

West Sacramento City Council approved the creation of a Homeless Response and Support Department during its Oct. 7 meeting. Read More »

Butterfly Garvey on the Move

Wings up, Garvey! Let's go! Read More »

Celebrate American Archives Month with the Sacramento Archives Crawl

Sacramento Archives Crawl Coming

Celebrate American Archives Month with the Sacramento Archives Crawl from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17. Read More »

Yolo County Agricultural Production Reaches $911.9 Million in 2025

The gross value of Yolo County agricultural production reached $911.9 million in 2025, an increase of $92.9 million, or approximately 11.3%, from 2024. Read More »

Yolo Transportation Presents Route Changes to Council

Facing a looming financial cliff, officials with Yolo County Transportation District (YTD) gave the City Council a presentation at council’s Oct. 7 meeting on options the district hopes will stave off financial catastrophe in a couple years — options that could result in major cuts to service if additional revenues are not found. Read More »

Party in the Park Set

Party in the Park at Heritage Oaks Park is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, in West Sacramento. Read More »

American River College

Kawaharada Leads American River Women at Chabot Twilight

The American River College women's cross country team showcased both front-end strength and team depth at the Chabot Twilight on Sept. 26 at Las Positas College. Read More »

2027 Cosmic Takeover Tour

Cosmic Baseball Announces Return to Sacramento in 2027

The 2027 Cosmic Takeover Tour is landing at Sutter Health Park! Read More »

Sacramento River Cats Vice President of Field Operations

River Cats’ Chris Shastid Named Pacific Coast League Groundskeeper of the Year

Minor League Baseball announced Sacramento River Cats Vice President of Field Operations, Chris Shastid, as the Pacific Coast League Groundskeeper of the Year. Read More »

Cosumnes River College men’s soccer

Ruben Ramirez Named Hawk of the Week

Men's Soccer Sophomore Ruben Ramirez Two-Goal Performance Against American River Seals the Win for the Hawks Read More »

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