National Champions in Elk Grove

Nine contestants competed for the National Championship Title Oct. 3- to 5 in the National Martial Arts Competition at Mather Field. Read More »

Annual Drive’s Goal is 1,000 Toys

In this holiday season, Christmas cheer will fill the air with a toy drive event Dec. 15 in Elk Grove. Read More »

SacRT’s Holiday Bus Returns

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Holiday Bus has returned. The Holiday Bus is a festive tradition offering free rides to passengers while spreading holiday cheer throughout the region. Read More »

New Partnership Bolsters 911 Response in Sac County

The City of Sacramento Fire Department and Medic Ambulance entered a partnership on Nov. 1 to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) transport services in Sacramento County. 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 »

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 »

Apply Now for Next Grand Jury

Applicants are now being sought for new jurors to serve on the Sacramento County Grand Jury. The application period opened on Nov. 20. 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 »

Child, Family and Adult Services Director Appointed

The Board of Supervisors at its Dec. 3 meeting concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Shelby Boston as Child, Family and Adult Services director, effective Jan. 27. Read More »

Society For the Blind Announces Vision Forward Initiative Launch

Society for the Blind recently launched its $1-million Vision Forward Initiative at its 70th anniversary celebration. 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 »

Finding a New Direction

Tina Goree was 59 years old and managing a Wing Stop in Sacramento in 2018 when she decided it was time to change careers as she continued to age. She signed up for a class at a career skills center and was ready to begin a new chapter. Read More »

Judge Lindquist Designated Presiding Judge of Sacramento County Juvenile Court

Superior Court Judge Kristina B. Lindquist will serve as Presiding Judge over Sacramento County’s Juvenile Court. Read More »

Large-Scale Bird Fighting Ring Discovered in South Sacramento

This weekend, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Central Division Patrol Deputies responded to a residence in the south area of the county on Borden Road, regarding a large group of vehicles. Read More »

Basketball Roundup: Teams Rolling into Preseason

Winter sports have kicked off, which means the return of the boys and girls season on the hardwood. 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 »

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 »

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 »

ARC Coach Named NorCal Coach of the Year

The American River College Men's Water Polo program has achieved a lot of great things throughout the 2024 season. As the program prepares to open up the 3C2A State Championships, the Beavers can add another achievement: NorCal Coach of the Year. Read More »

Women’s Empowerment to Hold Annual Holiday Drive

Local residents can spread holiday cheer to Sacramento women and children who have experienced homelessness by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Drive. Read More »

Eagles Shaw, Urias are State Cross-Country Qualifiers

Two members of the Pleasant Grove Eagles cross-country team qualified for the 2024 CIF State Cross Country Championships in Fresno, California at Woodward Park on Nov. 30. Read More »

Section Championship Eludes BC Pride

Last season the Bradshaw Christian Pride fell to the Hughson Huskies in the Sac-Joaquin Section Championship game at Sacramento City College, and they arguably came back better this season. Read More »

Gobble Wobblers Make Time for Charity

More than 1,600 runners gave thanks by participating in this year’s Gobble Wobble on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28. Read More »

Wilton Parade to Honor Donnelly as Marshal

Corky Donnelly's steadfast commitment to helping others has made a real difference in our community for generations. Read More »

Santa Rescued at Dickens Faire

The streets of Old Town Elk Grove were filled with holiday cheer as the 37th annual Dickens Street Faire was held on Nov. 30. 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

All-Delta League Awards Announced

Fall sports for the 2024 season have concluded with many local student-athletes being recognized by their league as All-League players. Read More »

Hawks Send Roadrunners Sprinting Home

As the top seed in a playoff matchup, you want to show you’re the better team early on in the match. The Cosumnes River Hawks did that as the No. 10 seed against the No. 23 seed Butte College Roadrunners on Nov. 21. Read More »

BC Pride Reaches Section Championship

The Bradshaw Christian Pride took care of business against the Linden Lions by a score of 40-15 on their home field in the pouring rain on Nov. 22 to advance to the Division VI CIF Sac-Joaquin Section championship game. Read More »

Teen Driver Dies in Collision with Tree

A teenage driver died in a car crash Nov. 20 on Big Horn Boulevard, Elk Grove Police Department reported. Read More »