California Respects the Power of Your Vote

Californians can confidently claim this: California has made more significant reforms to our election laws and expanded voting rights than any other state. Read More »

Yolo County Launches CARE Act

The Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act is a new civil court process that is available as of Dec. 1. Read More »

Christmas Jug Band Returns to the Winters Opera House

The purveyors of 100 percent acoustic seasonal skiffle, Santa-swing and jingle bell rockabilly are heading to Winters at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Read More »

Coalition Hosts 13th Annual Human Milk Drive

The Yolo County Breastfeeding Coalition will hold the 13th annual Human Milk Drive on Dec. 16 located at Hansen Family Health Center, 215 West Beamer St. in Woodland from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More »

Yolo County and Dignity Health Celebrate 40 Years of Yolo Adult Day Health Center

On Dec. 5, Yolo County, in collaboration with Dignity Health and Friends of Adult Day Health Care, hosted a preview and celebration of the Sagewood Center, the new home of the Yolo Adult Day Health Center (YADHC) in Woodland. Read More »

City Council Gets Traffic Safety Report

Vision Zero Action Plan looks to achieve zero traffic deaths Read More »

West Sac Engine 45 Pushed in For Duty

Measure O Passage Enables Department to Return Fire Engine to Service Read More »

Hornet Football Inks 10 Players on National Signing Day

The Sacramento State football team added the first pieces towards the future with the addition of 10 student-athletes on National Signing Day, it was announced on Dec. 4. The group is made up of eight defensive players and three offensive players. Read More »

Sac Republic FC Re-Signs Rodrigo Lopez for 2025

On Dec. 3, Republic FC announced the club has re-signed Rodrigo Lopez for the 2025 season. The veteran midfielder will be added to the club’s roster, pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the terms of the contract were not disclosed. Read More »

High Wheelers Have a New Home

City of Marysville and the High Wheelers Join Forces to Bring Independent Pro Baseball to Yuba-Sutter Region Read More »

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 »