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11/16/2024

The program aims to reduce driving under the influence (DUI) and driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) offenses. Learn More:

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office received a $299,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the “DUI/DUID Misdemeanor Prosecution, Education and Outreach” program.

11/15/2024

The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink opened for the 2024 season! Take a look:

A Sacramento holiday tradition, the Downtown Ice Rink presented by Dignity Health is the perfect place to gather with friends and family to enjoy the holidays. The rink officially opened for the 2024 holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

11/14/2024

The Capital SouthEast Connector will be a crucial thoroughfare for emergency vehicles reducing response times and ensuring that help arrives as quickly as possible. Check it out:

The Capital SouthEast Connector will be a crucial thoroughfare for emergency vehicles reducing response times and ensuring that help arrives as quickly as possible

11/14/2024

California State Parks continues to combat illegal cannabis grows within and near state park properties through its Cannabis Watershed Protection Program (CWPP). Read More:

California State Parks continues to combat illegal cannabis grows within and near state park properties through its Cannabis Watershed Protection Program (CWPP).

11/14/2024

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is proud to announce it received a grant to address the growing issue of distracted driving on California roads. Learn More:

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is proud to announce it received a $350,000 grant to address the growing issue of distracted driving on California roads.

11/14/2024

Do you have an uncashed check from SMUD?

The names of customers and vendors who have not yet cashed checks dated Sept. 30, 2021 or earlier are now available on smud.org. Learn More:

The names of customers and vendors who have not yet cashed checks dated Sept. 30, 2021 or earlier are now available on smud.org.

11/14/2024

Seniors Abigail Lopez and Sydney Sharts were named to the first team, senior Cassandra Herrman picked up second-team honors, while junior Madelyn Dougherty and sophomore Ellie Farber joined them on the honorable mention squad, as the Big Sky Confe...

11/10/2024

The Orangevale Recreation and Park District will be hosting a holiday craft fair on Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16. Take a look:

The Orangevale Recreation and Park District will be hosting a holiday craft fair on Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16. The craft fair is free for shoppers!

11/10/2024

The Service Center will have capacity to host (at any given time): 225 beds in Safe Stay cabins, 50-person capacity in Safe Parking and 75-person capacity for emergency/weather respite beds. Learn More:

Sacramento County has long envisioned a large-scale project that can serve the unhoused population with diverse offerings to help people in various stages of homelessness.

11/10/2024

Do you have fever, sore throat and cough? It could be “walking pneumonia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is on the rise. CDC Learn More:

Cases of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma, also known as "walking pneumonia," have been on the rise this year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

11/09/2024

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. Take a look:

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

11/09/2024

The number of schools cracking down on phone use is increasing every day, though, in both Sacramento and nationwide. Learn More:

Spreading national, state-wide rules attempt to lessen classroom disruptions, improve student concentration

11/09/2024

Riviana Foods Inc. and the California Association of Food Banks are teaming up to provide crucial funds to food banks across California. Check it out:

Buying Rice this October Makes It Easy to Help a Neighbor in Need

11/09/2024

Get ready to vote for your favorite local businesses and service organizations as the Best of Fair Oaks 2024 kicks off on Nov. 14.

11/09/2024

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities. Nimbus Fish Hatchery Check it out:

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities.

11/08/2024

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) recently announced several grant awards, totaling more than $105 million. Learn More:

Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) recently announced several grant awards, totaling more than $105 million, that will benefit Sacramento commuters, public transit riders and the environment.

11/08/2024

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine. Read More:

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine.

11/08/2024

Safety actions to implement at the disc golf course at Miller Park was discussed at the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors meeting. Take a look:

At the Oct. 16 meeting, the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors considered possible actions to improve safety at the disc golf course that opened at Miller Park in 2020.