Signature in Lieu of Filing Free Period Begins

Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee packets will be available by appointment starting on Friday, Dec. 19. Read More »

Residents Urged to Buy Food Only from Permitted Vendors

The Yolo County Environmental Health Division is reminding residents to purchase food from permitted food facilities and to avoid buying food from unpermitted street food vendors. Read More »

Sacramento-Area Fees to Build New Homes Average $109,000, Study Finds

BIA Calls on Local Governments to Lower Fees, Improve Affordability Read More »

California Probation Chiefs Elect President and Executive Officers

The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has selected its executive leadership team for 2026, naming Chief Esa Ehmen-Krause of Contra Costa County as President, Chief Izen Locatelli of Mendocino County as Vice President, and Chief Tamika Nelson of San Diego County as Secretary/Treasurer. Read More »

Sacramento State Announces Change

Brennan Marion announced Dec. 5 that he will resign as the head football coach at Sacramento State to become the offensive coordinator at Colorado. Read More »

A’s Select RHP Ryan Watson in Major League Rule 5 Draft

A’s select three pitchers in minor league portion Read More »

Eric Kubota Wins Tony Gwynn Lifetime Achievement Award

A’s Director of Scouting Eric Kubota has been named the winner of the Tony Gwynn Award, a lifetime achievement award presented annually by Baseball America for the greatest contributions to the game. Read More »

Pinnick and Cofield Named FCS Football Central Freshman All-Americans

Following impressive freshmen campaigns by Caden Pinnick and Drew Cofield, the pair of UC Davis football freshmen have earned FCS Football Central Freshman All-American honors as announced today. Read More »

CAL FIRE Transitions to New National Emergency Reporting System

Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced recently that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) — a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed. Read More »

Torrence Powell Selected as Chancellor of Los Rios Community College District

Dr. Torence Powell has been selected as the next Chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District. Read More »

SacRT Secures Over $126 Million to Advance Transit, Housing, Climate Goals

he Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it has been awarded three grants totaling $25.8 million through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 9 program. Read More »

Oh Christmas Tree!

The City of West Sacramento marked the start of the holiday season Friday evening, Dec. 5, with its annual Tree Lighting Celebration at City Hall, bringing together residents for a free, family-friendly community event. Read More »

Astound Brings Advanced Fixed Wireless Internet to 26,000 Homes Across Northern California

Astound Launches Wi-Fi Network, Delivering High-Speed Internet to Placer and Yolo County Communities Read More »

Thunderbirds to Return

The California Capital Airshow, in partnership with Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, recently announced that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2026 California Capital Airshow, returning to Mather Airport on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11. Read More »

DA Office Awarded Grant for Specialized DUI Prosecution Team

The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office will continue to have a specialized prosecution team that handles alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases through a $234,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. Read More »

Rising Heat Leads to Minimal Losses for California Processing Tomatoes

Researchers Analyzed Traffic, Temperatures and 1.4 million Tomato Truckloads Read More »

Veterans of Foreign Wars Hosts Children's Christmas Party

Children up to 11 years of age and their parents are invited to attend the annual Children's Christmas Party from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 905 Drever Street in West Sacramento. Read More »

Data Shows 90.2% of California Farms are Family-Owned

A new study on behalf of Farm Flavor has identified the states with the most family-owned farms. Read More »

Stomper Spreads Holiday Cheer

With the holidays right around the corner, the Green & Gold stayed busy spreading cheer throughout the Sacramento community. Here’s a look at November’s highlights. Read More »

750,000 CalKIDS Scholarships Awarded

Launched in 2022, CalKIDS provides scholarships worth up to $1,500 for eligible public-school students and up to $175 in scholarships for every child born in California on or after July 1, 2022. Read More »

Gandara Named WUSD's Director II of Facilities, Construction and Planning

Washington Unified School District (WUSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Gandara as the new Washington Unified School Director II, Facilities, Construction and Planning, effective last Wednesday. Read More »

Final Cadet Class of the Year Graduates

Graduation Caps Year of Record Hiring and Rising Interest in Law Enforcement Careers Read More »

Target to Host Heroes & Helpers Event with Sacramento Police Department & SPO to Support Local Youth

On Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Target store located at 3601 N Freeway Blvd. will host a Heroes & Helpers event in partnership with Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento Police Officer Association (SPO) 1849 Foundation. Read More »

Women’s Empowerment Seeks Warm Winter Items for Women and Children

This holiday season, residents can show their support for Sacramento women and children who have experienced homelessness by donating warm winter items for women and children in the program and volunteering for the nonprofit’s annual Holiday Craft Party. Read More »

Ph.D. Candidates Discuss Blue Orchard Bee Research

Lexie Martin and Abigail Lehner, two doctoral candidates in the University of California, Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, presented their research at the Orchard Bee Association’s recent annual meeting at Woodinville, Washington. Read More »

Registration Now Open for Republic FC’s Winter Break Camps

Sacramento Republic FC has opened registration for its 2025 Winter Break Camps. This December, players ages 4 to 16 can join the club for two fun and engaging camp experiences led by a professional trained and licensed coaching staff. Read More »

Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts on Jan. 10 and 11

As Republic FC prepares for the 2026 United Soccer League (USL) Championship Season, the club will again host open tryouts, an opportunity for local top talent to showcase their abilities in front of professional coaching staff with the goal of earning an invitation to the team’s preseason training camp. Read More »

Caden Pinnick Named Jerry Rice Award Finalist

No. 8 University of California, Davis football redshirt freshman Caden Pinnick has been named a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, putting him among the best 25 freshmen in the nation. Read More »

Make it Happen for Yolo County Receives $10,000 Grant

Funds Help Address Furniture Poverty Among Teens and Adults Read More »

Keep FOGs Out of Your Drains

The City of West Sacramento reminds residents to properly dispose of fats, oils and grease (FOG) this holiday season to avoid sewer clogs and backups. Proper FOG disposal is simple and protects your pipes and community. Read More »

Animal Services Launches Pet Food Donation Drive

As many local families face financial strain and reductions of SNAP benefits, Yolo County Animal Services (YCAS) is launching a countywide pet food donation program to help ensure that pets stay healthy, fed and with the families who love them. Read More »

Mounsombath Proud to Serve

A Sailor’s Path to a Navy Warship Read More »

Santa is Coming to Town

The West Sacramento Fire Department and the West Sacramento Firefighter’s Association are gearing up for the annual Santa Run, bringing holiday cheer to neighborhoods across the city. Read More »

Sacramento State Volleyball Secures Five Major Big Sky Honors

Sacramento State volleyball’s remarkable 2025 campaign continued as the Hornets collected five major awards in the annual All–Big Sky Conference selections, highlighted by sophomore outside hitter Victoria Marthaler being named Big Sky Most Valuable Player. Read More »

Operation Vigilance Finds 95% of Registered Sex Offenders in Compliance

On Nov. 18 and 19, Yolo County law enforcement conducted compliance checks and address verifications on more than 300 registered sex offenders. Read More »