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 »

Yolo County Board of Education Appoints New Trustee

Julián Muñoz Will Serve in Appointed Role Through December 2026 Read More »

Yolo County Central Landfill Thanksgiving Closure and Sustainable Tips

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, landfill staff encourage residents to be mindful of food waste. Read More »

Celebrating a Community Choir

River City Chorale Celebrates 50 Years in the Sacramento Region Read More »

Community Foundation Partners with Health Net

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation has activated its Sacramento Region Emergency Relief Fund in response to an urgent and immediate community crisis. Read More »

DA Thien Ho Launches 'The People vs. The Golden State Killer'

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho celebrated the launch of his new book, “The People vs. the Golden State Killer,” at the Sacramento Central Library's Tsakopoulos Library Galleria on Nov. 12. Read More »

Students Show Continued Increase in Academic Achievement

Chronic Absenteeism Continues to Fall Read More »

Downtown Ice Rink Open for 33rd Season

The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink, presented by Dignity Health, is now open through Jan. 19. Read More »

UC Davis Athletics Unveils ‘Aggie Ascent’

A Visionary Facilities Master Plan for the Next Era Read More »

Sacramento State Softball Signs Six Players

2026-27 Recruiting Class Read More »

Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11. Read More »

Vitiello Earns Third Consecutive Nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year

USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced the finalists for the 2025 individual league awards on Nov. 14. Read More »

Holiday Travel Ramps Up at SMF

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is preparing for another busy holiday travel season, with passenger volumes expected to exceed last year’s totals. Read More »

CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends Read More »

‘Passion For PAWS’ Feeds Furry Friends

The “Passion For PAWS” pet food and supplies drive is ongoing across Yolo County through Dec. 31, supporting local food insecure seniors and their furry companions, as part of Meals on Wheels Yolo County’s (MOW Yolo’s) ongoing Meals on Wheels Pets and Well Seniors Program (PAWS). Read More »

Council Approves Bryte Park Land Purchase Agreement

West Sacramento’s long-proposed renovations to its “most heavily used and programmed park” took another step toward realization at the Nov. 19 City Council meeting. Read More »

Operations Launch at Big Notch Project

Expanding Critical Salmon Habitat Read More »

Jingle All the Way to Santa’s Village

New Holiday Experience on River Fox Train Unveiled Read More »

U.S. Submarine Veterans Honor Pearl Harbor Anniversary

Sunday, Dec. 7 is the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. For the past 38 years the greater Sacramento area United States Navy Submarine Veterans have honored that date with a memorial and wreath-laying ceremony at Discovery Park. Read More »

No. 15 UC Davis Football Welcomes Sacramento State in Latest Edition of Causeway Classic

n a rivalry that dates back to 1954, No. 15 UC Davis football and Sacramento State meet for the 72nd Causeway Classic in what could be the last time the two sides meet on the gridiron for the foreseeable future. Read More »

Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need. Read More »

Honoring Service, Strength and Heritage

Each November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the traditions, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country. Read More »

Council Gives Input on Proposed Yolobus Service

Keeping public transportation efficient, useful and affordable while planning for a possible future funding loss were some suggestions that West Sacramento City Council made during a Yolo County Transportation District (YoloTD) staff presentation about proposed transit changes. Read More »

Hunt.Fish.Feed. for the First Time in West Sacramento

Comcast and the Sportsman Channel Bring Veterans Day Event to Yolo County Read More »

Students Graduate Prepared and College Bound

School Receives Golden Accolades from National Organization Read More »

Serving a Warm, Cozy Feeling

Seniors Feast at Parks and Recreation’s Thanksgiving Luncheon Read More »

National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child

The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Read More »