Sacramento RegionRecent storms bring necessary snowpack to California, but levels are still below averageDecember 30, 2025 | Manola SecairaStatewide snowpack levels are currently at 71% of average.
Sacramento RegionGoing out for New Year’s in Sacramento? Here’s what you need to knowDecember 30, 2025 | Keyshawn Davis | Tony RodriguezFireworks are back in Old Sacramento this New Year’s Eve. Here’s what to know about the event, how to get there without driving and other ways to celebrate around the region.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia Capitol Kwanzaa celebrates its 27th yearDecember 30, 2025 | Ruth FinchThe California Black Agriculture Working group celebrated with libations and education on the steps of the Capitol building Monday morning.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento’s weather respite centers are open and need donations to care for region’s most vulnerableDecember 22, 2025 | Riley PalmerOfficials say they need men’s clothing, including jackets, plus towels, hygiene items and dog food.
Sacramento RegionBetty Reid Soskin, oldest National Park Service ranger, dies at 104December 22, 2025Betty Reid Soskin, who used her fame as the oldest National Park Service ranger to raise awareness about often-overlooked and untold stories, has died. Her family said she was surrounded by loved ones at her home in California when she died Sunday.
Sacramento RegionStorm watch: Major impacts to mountain holiday travel expected this weekDecember 22, 2025 | Sally LongeneckerForecasters are warning holiday travelers in Northern California of heavy snow and flooding starting tomorrow and lasting through Friday.
EducationSacramento City College scrambles to make up for grant cuts to Hispanic-serving institutionsDecember 22, 2025California Community Colleges are set to lose millions of dollars after the Trump administration cancelled federal grants supporting pathways programs for Hispanic students. Educators say the cuts have already stalled projects.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County Grand Jury is asking for volunteers: here’s what you need to knowDecember 18, 2025 | Jen Picard | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyThe body of volunteers serves as an independent watchdog over county municipalities, agencies and operations, looks into criminal indictments and issues reports. It is looking for prospective jurors to serve a one-year term. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState lawmakers release update on Capitol Annex project, without details on additional costsDecember 18, 2025 | Laura Fitzgerald | Gerardo ZavalaThe Capitol Annex project was approved in 2016 with the goal of replacing an old annex building considered outdated and unsafe for legislative staff and the public.
Sacramento RegionAttacks in Grass Valley give way to community responseDecember 18, 2025 | Ruth FinchA number of brutal attacks on teenagers has led to protests as mothers come together to share their stories to spread awareness about public safety.
