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 »

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 »

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 »

Barking Orders and Fighting Crime

CHP’s Newest Four-Legged Crime Fighters Officially Promoted To K-9 Officers Read More »

AI Runs on Power But Power Isn't Moving Fast Enough

Artificial intelligence is booming and America's power grid is struggling to keep up. Read More »

Average California Farm Loses $20,528 Annually to Natural Hazards

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages. Read More »

New Study: 38% of Americans Say Cash Feels More 'Real' Than Digital Money

Close to 2 in 5 Americans (38 percent) say cash feels more "real" than digital money: It's a tangible reminder of value, and remains a permanent part of their financial toolkit (27 percent). Read More »

NorCal Residents Advised to Prepare for Gusty Winds

National Weather Service Releases Wind Advisory for NorCal Read More »

“We, Not Me,” Wheatland Steers Ahead in PVL After Full-Team Effort

The Wheatland Union Pirates Football team kept pace within the Pioneer Valley League standings as they beat the Marysville Indians 27-6 on Friday, Oct. 17. Read More »

Pump Prices Rise Slightly after Southern California Refinery Fire

As autumn sets in, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to $3.11 from the $3.15 average two weeks ago, as of Oct. 9. Read More »

Wheatland’s Air Attack Flies Past Mira Loma

The Wheatland Union Pirates girls flag football team sailed through the Mira Loma Matadors 38-6 on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Read More »

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces More Than 5.4 Million California Voters Signed Up to Track Their Ballots

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced today that more than 5.4 million California voters have signed up to track their ballots. Read More »

Family Matters: Why Genetic Cancer Testing is Important

When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that runs in the family that makes others more likely to get it too? Read More »

57% of Americans Cut Back on Candy This Halloween as Chocolate Prices Rise: New Study

New research from Empower finds that over half of Americans (57%) say rising chocolate prices are changing how much they dish out for candy. Read More »

Voting in California’s 2025 Special Election

How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted Read More »

12 Mexican Caribbean Getaways for Every Type of Traveler

Whether planning for an idyllic romantic escape, a lively group getaway or an adventurous family vacation, the Mexican Caribbean offers a variety of signature experiences, all enhanced by the region's stunning backdrop of crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and lush jungles. Read More »

Athletics Director Rocko DeLuca’s High Fives

Caden Pinnick racks up weekly awards following a performance against No. 14 Northern Arizona that earned No. 6 UC Davis football a victory on homecoming. Read More »

Sacramento State’s Enrollment Continues to Climb

California State University, Sacramento’s (Sacramento State) enrollment continues to climb with record numbers despite significant challenges at the state and federal levels. Read More »

California Secretary of State Sets the Record Straight Regarding Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election Ballot Envelopes

On Oct. 13 California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., clarified information about Nov. 4, Statewide Special Election ballot envelopes. Read More »

Growers Top California Pumpkin Weigh-Off

In the end it was a battle of the out-of-state growers Saturday in California. Read More »

Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass Read More »

Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers. Read More »

Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read More »

Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week. Read More »

It's the Great Pumpkin!

World’s Largest Prize Pool Offered at National Pumpkin Weigh Off Read More »

Sign Up for School Pesticide Notifications

California Safe Schools, a nonprofit organization dedicated to children's environmental health and safety, reminds parents, guardians, teachers and school staff at all California K-12 public schools and childcare centers to file the Right to Know Pesticide Use Notification form at the start of the school year. Read More »

Women's and Children's Center Celebrates Decade of Care

More than 61,605 Babies Delivered There So Far Read More »

Placer County Moves Towards Fleet Electrification

Looking to increase transit usage, provide a more connected network and deliver reliable service throughout western Placer County, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Placer County Transit’s 2025 short-range transit plan and proposed service plan implementation on Aug. 19. Read More »

Golden Autumn Wine Festival Returns to Bishop's Pumpkin Farm for 10th Anniversary Celebration

Local Wine Tasting Event Benefits Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way Programs Read More »

Placer County Awards $1.6 Million To Complete French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved on Aug. 19 $1.6 million in contract award agreements to complete the French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project, a multi-year collaborative effort aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving forest health in the Sierra Nevada. Read More »

Tahoe City Public Utility District Celebrates Completion of West Lake Tahoe Water Treatment Plant

The Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) is pleased to announce the completion and grand opening of the new West Lake Tahoe Regional Water Treatment Plant. Read More »

Recovery Happens Returns Sept. 6 With Celebration of Hope, Healing and Community

As Placer County and its partners continue working to address opioid and mental health crises locally, the county’s annual Recovery Happens event will once again honor the strength and resilience of community members who have found their way to recovery — whether they’re just starting or have decades behind them Read More »

Saving Thousands, Earning Credits

How Sierra College’s Dual Enrollment Transforms High School Education Read More »