West Sacramento Honors Girls Wrestling Team

At the March 5 West Sacramento City Council Meeting, the council honored the River City High School girls’ wrestling team for their league championship season. Read More »

Sen. Roger Niello Appointed to Little Hoover Commission

State Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) has been appointed to the Little Hoover Commission by the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg). Read More »

March is for Celebrating

March marks Disability Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions and resilience of people with disabilities. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness, promote understanding and work toward a more inclusive world for everyone. Read More »

Capital Stage Apprentice Program Accepting Applications

Capital Stage, Sacramento’s innovative and professional nonprofit theatre company, is accepting applications for its 2025/26 Apprentice Company. Read More »

Rice Fields Provide Vital Habitat for Snakes, Birds, Fish

From ducks and cranes to giant garter snakes and salmon, flooded rice fields in California's Central Valley offer important, often vital habitat to many wildlife species. Read More »

Council Denies Liberty Project Appeal

After a four-hour public hearing at its March 5 meeting, the West Sacramento City Council denied an appeal of a proposed 342-acre mixed-use development in the city’s Southport area, enabling the project to move forward in its approval process. Read More »

St. Patrick’s Dinner to Help Youth

Agua Viva members are hosting a St. Patrick’s Day dinner on March 15, which includes a raffle and lively dancing music. This is an annual event but it will be the group’s first time hosting the dinner and festivities. Read More »

Restoring California: A Call to Cobb Mountain

Visiting tiny towns is a bit of a civic duty that maybe wasn’t written into the curriculum or taught in lesson plans before we exited into the real world. Read More »

$3 Million Available Through Air District Grant Programs

Applications now open for projects that reduce pollution Read More »

Over $1M in Community Grants to Sacramento Non-Profits

Dignity Health announced on Feb. 27 that it has awarded $1,017,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across the Greater Sacramento Region. Read More »

Tickets Now on Sale for the 2025 California Capital Airshow

The 2025 California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, returns to Mather Airport on March 22 and 23. Read More »

Sac State Recognized for High Research Activity

Sacramento State University has joined a prestigious group of universities across the country that boast a significant commitment to research and scholarly activities. Read More »

Companion Set to Help Vet

A 45-pound (and growing fast) bundle of canine comfort has brought new confidence to Major Abri Green. Read More »

Sacramento Zoo Celebrates Baby Giraffe Birth

The Sacramento Zoo is thrilled to announce that Amirah the giraffe gave birth to a female calf on Saturday, March 1, at 2:56 p.m. Read More »

Yolo Community Foundation Announces New Scholarships

The Yolo Community Foundation (YCF) has announced two new scholarship opportunities for Yolo County students, The Kathleen Barsotti Scholarship for Sustainable Agriculture and the Creative Arts and Science Scholarship. Read More »

Free Testing for Nitrate-Impacted Wells Offered

Building on the success of a groundbreaking program that has already helped thousands of Central Valley residents, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board is expanding its Nitrate Control Program (NCP) to eight more groundwater basins. Read More »

Affordable Housing Funding Receipts Approved

The West Sacramento City Council approved a resolution at its Feb. 19 meeting that will provide additional funding for affordable housing efforts in West Sacramento. Read More »

UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). Read More »

California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon. Read More »

California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Read More »

Meet Your West Sacramento Supervisors

West Sacramento, a key part of Yolo County, is represented by two supervisors: Supervisor Oscar E. Villegas and Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy. Read More »

SAFE Accepting Applications for $16,000 in Scholarships

SAFE Credit Union is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship awards for $4,000 each to support graduating high school seniors and students currently attending community college. Read More »

Aggie Earns Pitcher of the Week Award

UC Davis senior right-hander Noel Valdez held Gonzaga scoreless for six innings in the Aggies' 3-1 win on Feb. 15 and was honored with the season's first Big West Pitcher of the Week award, the conference announced on Feb. 17. Read More »

Neighborhood Builders Celebrates 20 Years

Junior Achievement, Yolo Food Bank Receive Grants, Leadership Training Read More »

Westacre Park Renovation and Expansion Approved

If everything goes according to plans, by this time next year, West Sacramento residents and especially children could be enjoying recreating and playing at a revitalized Westacre Park. Read More »

Drain After Rain to Prevent Mosquitoes

The recent rain has left behind stagnant water. Since temperatures are expected to increase over the next few days, this can create the perfect combination for mosquitoes to breed, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District on Feb. 20. Read More »

Community Input Needed to Address Needs of Low-Income Residents

The Yolo County Community Services Action Board (CSAB) is looking for community input during a public hearing to better address the needs of low-income individuals and families residing in Yolo County. Read More »

City Council, Police Address ICE Concerns

Statement by the West Sacramento City Council Regarding Immigration Enforcement Read More »

Gayton Appointed Chief Probation Officer

Yolo County Interim Administrator Drik Brazil has announced the appointment of Rachelle Gayton as chief probation officer. Read More »

Yolo County Hosting Expungement Clinic on March 13

Yolo County is assisting residents in overcoming barriers to economic stability and successful reintegration into society hosting a free Expungement Clinic on Thursday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read More »

Yolo County Celebrates Black History Month

Yolo County is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with a month-long series of events and activities designed to engage, educate and inspire the community. Read More »

State Senator Cabaldon Appointed to Little Hoover Commission

State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon (D-West Sacramento) has been appointed to the Little Hoover Commission by the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg). Read More »

Fight Against DUI Driving Continues

he Yolo County District Attorney’s Office will continue to have a specialized prosecution team that handles alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases through a $231,330 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Read More »

Running for Cancer Research

On April 21, Maria Amparo Haynes of Elk Grove is running to defy cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 129th Boston Marathon. Read More »

Hornet Freshman Named Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

On Feb. 12, Hornet freshman Gur Libal was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week after leading the Hornets to a 3-1 record over the previous week. Read More »