Sacramento RegionAthletics bid emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum that they called home since 1968September 27, 2024Manager and former Oakland outfielder Mark Kotsay fought tears as the Athletics bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Coliseum they’ve called home since 1968, complete with all its quirks like plumbing problems and rally possums.
Sacramento RegionBreaking down barriers: Sacramento Street Vendor Bootcamp equips Latino entrepreneurs for successSeptember 26, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaThe Street Vendor Bootcamp was created to address a lack of knowledge of local rules and regulations surrounding street vending. People from and around Sacramento attended the Tuesday workshop to learn how to legally start their small businesses.
Sacramento RegionSacramento approves Measure L spending plan for youth servicesSeptember 25, 2024 | Kristin LamSome advocates described the plan as a compromise after some members pushed for the city to be eligible for the same amount of funding as community-based organizations.
Sacramento RegionAs an era ends, the city that was home to the Oakland A's comes to grips with their departureSeptember 25, 2024The Athletics already have carved out Jekyll-and-Hyde legacy as one of Major League Baseball’s most successful and sad-sack franchises with nine World Series titles and 19 seasons of futility punctuated by 100 or more losses.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Chef enters Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’September 24, 2024 | Chris FeltsSacramento native Anthony Vo is the executive chef for Sonrisa Senior Living in Roseville — and a contestant on the 23rd season of “Hell’s Kitchen.”
Sacramento RegionColiseum employees who became familiar faces brace for what's next as A's move to SacramentoSeptember 24, 2024Many longtime Oakland Athletics employees are still working in their 70s, 80s and even 90s because they love being part of the games and cherish the community aspect of coming to work at a place with such history.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County guaranteed income program to begin accepting applicationsSeptember 23, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Family First Economic Support Pilot will give 200 low-income Black and Indigenous families in Sacramento County unconditional payments for a year.
Sacramento RegionA look ahead to Sunday’s R&B In the Park at Cesar Chavez ParkSeptember 20, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisR&B in the Park promises smooth vibes, tunes, live painting and more this weekend at Cesar Chavez Park.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg reflects on homelessness, community collaboration in his last State of the City addressSeptember 19, 2024 | Kristin LamNear the end of eight years as Sacramento’s mayor, Darrell Steinberg delivered his last State of the City address and touted the Aggie Square project as an example of collaboration and community investment.
Sacramento RegionSac State’s SWANA Center fosters connection, identity and professional developmentSeptember 19, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaThe new Southwest Asian and North African Center aims to provide a “home base of support” for students from that region. It will provide several services including mentorship, peer services and wellness support.
