Society for the Blind Receives $25,000 from Kaiser

Funds will help expand services for youth and working-age adults losing vision Read More »

Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33, Jaggers Fundraiser Benefits American Tinnitus Association

Restaurants Donate 100% of Profits to Honor Late Founder Kent Taylor Read More »

Women’s Basketball Wins Third Straight with Road Victory at Northern Arizona

Sophomore guard Rubi Gray posted her first career double-double with a career-high tying 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Benthe Versteeg and Natalie Picton also finished in double figures, helping lead Sacramento State to its third-straight victory with a 78-59 win at Northern Arizona on Thursday, Jan. 15 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Read More »

Baron Championship Rings Named Official Partner of UC Davis Athletics

UC Davis Athletics has elevated its championship experience with the announcement of a new partnership with Baron Championship Rings as the Official Championship Ring Partner of UC Davis Athletics. Read More »

Former Aggies Named to Hall of Fame

pair of former Aggies have joined the ranks of some of the best in the history of college football, with Cal Aggie Athletics Hall of Famer Chris Petersen and Gary Patterson both being named to the College Football Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2026. Read More »

California Visitor’s Guide Unveiled

The 2026 edition of the California Visitor’s Guide featuring cover star Mandy Moore is now available. Read More »

The Raley's Companies Appoints Carol Barsotti as Chief Communications Officer

The Raley’s Companies today announced the appointment of Carol Barsotti as Chief Communications Officer, expanding her leadership role within the organization. Read More »

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Announces Literacy Moonshot

Most Expansive Effort in California History to Achieve Reading by Third Grade Read More »

RCRC Installs 2026 Officers and Recognizes Rural Leadership Award Recipients

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) installed its 2026 Officers and presented its Rural Leadership Awards. Read More »

DWR Finalizes Best Practices to Address Subsidence

Local groundwater agencies are getting a new resource to add to their water management toolkit – the Best Management Practices for Land Subsidence document newly released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). Read More »

Aerospace Museum Awarding Aviation Scholarships

Thanks to the generosity of its major donors, the Aerospace Museum of California is proud to announce the return of its Private Pilot License (PPL) Scholarship Program. Read More »

Decoding the Woolly Bear

A UC Davis entomologist reflects on four decades of research at Bodega Read More »

Celebrating Lunar New Year with Community Performances

Yolo County Library will celebrate Lunar New Year with a vibrant afternoon of cultural performances on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Davis Veterans Memorial Center. Read More »

Ryan Davis Announces Candidacy for County Superior Court Judge

Court Commissioner Ryan Davis announced today that he is running for Yolo County Superior Court Judge, building on a career dedicated to public service. Read More »

Grant Awarded for Affordable Housing in Woodland

A Yolo County partnership has been awarded a $27,999,100 grant from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program to transform a 2.4-acre underutilized site in Woodland into a vibrant mid-rise affordable housing community with 73 units across a diverse mix of unit sizes. Read More »

California State Fair Announces New Chief Wine Judge

The California State Fair appointed Tim McDonald of Napa as the new Chief Judge of the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition. Read More »

319 Broderick Reopens After Vehicle Crash

A vehicle crash late on the night of Dec. 26 caused significant structural damage to 319 Broderick, a West Sacramento restaurant. Read More »

Pleas Made on Cannabis Funding

Proponents of a medical marijuana dispensary in West Sacramento may be hoping they have the same luck lobbying the City Council as proponents of a new lease for a food non-profit seem to have had. Read More »

West Sacramento Child Molester Sentenced to Life in Prison

On Jan. 9, the Honorable Paul K. Richardson sentenced West Sacramento resident Enrique Urbina Mendoza, to a 12-year determinate sentence to be followed by an indeterminate sentence of 25 years to Life in state prison for the sexual abuse of multiple child victims that occurred in the County of Yolo. Read More »

UC Master Gardener Gives Class on Fruit Tree Care

Yolo County residents are invited to learn the basics of fruit tree care, interactive class led by UC Master Gardener Bonnie Berman on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Health and Human Services Agency’s (HHSA) Bauer Building in Woodland. Read More »

Partnership Now Accepting Applications for Scholarship Program

Partnership HealthPlan of California is now accepting applications for the 2026 Partnership Member Scholarship Program, offering financial support to members pursuing higher education and careers in health care, social service, or public service. Read More »

Environmental Lawsuit Against Sherali Gas Corp. Settled

On Jan. 7, Yolo County Superior Court Judge Samuel McAdam approved a settlement imposing $1.16 million in civil penalties and investigative costs on defendants in an environmental protection action. Read More »

Raley's Marks 40 Years of Hunger Relief

New grant-funding round supports critical infrastructure needs at food banks Read More »

California Homeowners Could Qualify for Grants for New Roofs and Fire Safety

Some homeowners in areas of California with high wildfire risk could eventually get money for new roofs or to build fire-resistant zones around their properties under a new state law that went into effect Jan. 1. Read More »

Celebrate Financial Wellness Month with CalKIDS

Financial Wellness Month is a time for families across California to set goals, build healthier money habits and plan for the year ahead. Read More »

Girl Scouts of Northern California Kicks off Cookie Season

Welcomed Exploremores to Cookie Lineup, Bay Area's Adobe a National Sponsor Read More »

PG&E Donates $1 Million to Local Food Banks to Feed Families

Food Banks in Greater Sacramento Area Receive $168,000 Read More »

CCA Opens Applications for 2026 Aviation and STEM Scholarship Program

The California Capital Airshow (CCA) is proud to announce that applications for its annual Aviation and STEM Scholarship Program opened Jan. 13. Read More »

Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker Set to Retire

California Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker announced that she will retire in the summer of 2026, after more than a decade in the role and 28 years of service to the Museum. Read More »

Teagarden Jazz Festival Features Grammy Winning Artist

The 19th Teagarden Jazz Festival: for Young Musicians will be held 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Feb. 7 in Capistrano Hall at Sacramento State. Read More »

Small Business Comment on Optimism Index

Improved National Outlook Runs Up Against Golden State Realities Read More »

California's Budget Underscores Agriculture's Role

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget highlights California’s continued focus on wildfire response, climate resilience and water infrastructure but leaves gaps in direct support and regulatory alignment for agriculture and rural communities, according to California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass. Read More »

Home Sales Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2025, signaling that the pandemic-era housing boom has ended, the North State Building Industry Association reported recently. Read More »

Most Americans Support Impaired Driving Countermeasures in Cars

With impaired driving still a persistent, and deadly, threat on American roads, a majority of people support a range of impaired driving countermeasures that could significantly reduce fatalities, according to a new AAA survey. Read More »

Republic FC Acquires Forward Mayele Malango from Monterey Bay FC

Sacramento Republic FC announced Jan. 8 that the Club has acquired forward Mayele Malango (MY-el Muh-LAWN-go) from Monterey Bay FC via transfer. Read More »