Local Metal Recycler to Pay $175,000 in Penalties

Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced a settlement with Green Zone Recycling, a metal recycler in Woodland, which unlawfully recycled major appliances, including refrigerators and freezers. Read More »

Yolo County Children’s Alliance Hosts 19th Annual Community Giveaway Day

Yolo County Children’s Alliance (YCCA) is proud to announce the 19th annual Community Giveaway Day, an event aimed at supporting local families in need during the holiday season. Read More »

California Approves Changing ‘SQ’ Term Locations

In a monumental step toward addressing historic injustices and honoring California’s Native American communities, the California Advisory Committee on Geographic Names (CACGN) has officially approved the renaming of more than 30 locations in 15 counties that previously contained the derogatory term “squaw” Read More »

River Cats Earn Gold, Three Bronze Medals from GOAL

Thanks to the continued implementation of sustainability practices, the Sacramento River Cats have been awarded four medals from Green Operations & Advanced Leadership (GOAL) for their work on Waste Reduction, Diversity & Inclusion, and Sustainable Partnerships. Read More »

Hornet’s Goalkeeper Sierra Sonko Earns Player of the Week Honors

It’s another award added to the mantel for the Seattle, Wash., native, who was named the Big Sky Tournament Most Valuable Player for her performance in net as the Hornets claimed their first league tournament championship, and the automatic NCAA berth that goes with it for the first time since 2010. Read More »

Sac State Tennis Doubles Duo Reach Semifinals

The Sacramento State doubles duo of Maddy Ferreros and Irene Riva showed well at last weekend's ITA Conference Masters event in Rome, Ga., reaching the main draw semifinals and falling just one win shy of a berth into the 2024 NCAA Individual Championships Read More »

New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue. Read More »

Cell Phone Restrictions Increasingly Implemented in Sacramento Area Schools

Spreading national, state-wide rules attempt to lessen classroom disruptions, improve student concentration Read More »

CHP Receives Grant to Combat Distracted Driving

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is proud to announce it received a $350,000 grant to address the growing issue of distracted driving on California roads. Read More »

River City High Water Polo Wins League Championship

Congratulations to the River City High School varsity water polo programs, winners of the 2024 Monticello Empire League (MEL) Championships. Read More »

Holiday Tree Lighting Date Announced

The streets in front of City Hall will shut down and become a Winter Wonderland on Dec. 6. Read More »

West Sacramento Provides Meals and Socialization for Seniors

On July 31, Meals on Wheels Yolo County launched Café Yolo, a social dining experience for seniors age 60+ to meet and socialize every Wednesday at the West Sacramento Community Center. Read More »

West Sacramento to Host Turkey Tri

Join us for this post-Thanksgiving fitness adventure Nov. 30! Read More »

Sac State Women’s Soccer Places Five on Big Sky Honor Roll

Seniors Abigail Lopez and Sydney Sharts were named to the first team, senior Cassandra Herrman picked up second-team honors, while junior Madelyn Dougherty and sophomore Ellie Farber joined them on the honorable mention squad, as the Big Sky Conference announced its postseason honor roll on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Read More »

Ice Skate Under the City Lights

A Sacramento holiday tradition, the Downtown Ice Rink presented by Dignity Health is the perfect place to gather with friends and family to enjoy the holidays. The rink officially opened for the 2024 holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Read More »

Yolo County’s Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center Renamed in Honor of Former Director

The Yolo County Children’s Advocacy Center, previously known as the Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center (MDIC), has officially changed its name to Cameron’s Place Read More »

Yolo County Upgrades to a New Evacuation System

Yolo County is introducing a new evacuation notification platform that went live on Nov. 7 called Genasys Protect EVAC. Read More »

City Council Rejects Yarbrough Appeal

After a more than four-hour public hearing Nov. 6, West Sacramento City Council voted four to one to deny an appeal and approve a resolution to proceed with the Yarbrough development, a project first approved in 2008. Read More »

25,000-Plus Illegal Cannabis Plants Removed

California State Parks continues to combat illegal cannabis grows within and near state park properties through its Cannabis Watershed Protection Program (CWPP). Read More »

California Capital Airshow to Host Volunteer Rally Nov. 19

Community Members Invited to Learn About Volunteer Opportunities for March Airshow Read More »

SMUD Lists Unclaimed Checks on its Website

The names of customers and vendors who have not yet cashed checks dated Sept. 30, 2021 or earlier are now available on smud.org. Read More »

Sen. Dodd Returns from Ukraine, Urges Action

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine. Read More »

Scholarship Awarded for Black Nurses in Sacramento

Sierra Donor Services, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation, is proud to announce the inaugural Sierra Donor Services Lifesaver Nursing Scholarship for the Capitol City Black Nurses Association (CCBNA). Sierra Donor Services has committed to fund the scholarship annually through 2028. Read More »

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Tours Available

Tour the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area with an experienced field trip leader! Read More »

Single-Parent Student Housing Completed

The City of West Sacramento, Raise the Barr, Brinshore Development, Operative Office and Yolo County Housing Authority celebrated the grand opening of The Huddle on 5th, an 18-unit apartment complex located at 221 5th St. in West Sacramento on Oct. 25. Read More »

Manual Tally and Unofficial Election Results Schedule

The Yolo County Elections Office will select the voting precincts to be included in the one percent manual tally for the Nov. 5 General Election in accordance with the California Elections Code. Read More »

Celebrate Veterans Day in West Sacramento

It is crucial to honor and remember those who have served their country and to keep their legacy and memories alive. Read More »

Salmon Have Returned to Nimbus Fish Hatchery

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities. Read More »

Cell Phone Restrictions Increasingly Implemented in Sacramento Area Schools

Spreading national, state-wide rules attempt to lessen classroom disruptions, improve student concentration Read More »

Doctors Say Bacterial Pneumonia Increasing, Especially Among Children

Cases of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma, also known as "walking pneumonia," have been on the rise this year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More »

Hunger in Sacramento Continues to Rise

Buying Rice this October Makes It Easy to Help a Neighbor in Need Read More »

Steps Toward Becoming a Bully-Free County

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (DHS) recently recognized Bullying Prevention Month by increasing its outreach and engagement efforts, with an emphasis on reaching communities in high-need areas across the county. Read More »

UC Davis Children's Hospital Named Among Best For 2024-2025

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. Read More »

Innovative Homeless Service Center Ready to Build

Sacramento County has long envisioned a large-scale project that can serve the unhoused population with diverse offerings to help people in various stages of homelessness. Read More »

Women’s Empowerment Receives $50,000 To Provide for Unhoused Sac Women

Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from the Yocha Dehe Community Fund to provide transitional workforce housing for Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with their families. Read More »