Sacramento CA

The California State Board of Equalization invites taxpayers, tax professionals and interested members of the public to participate in the 2026 Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. The hearing provides an opportunity to share feedback, ask questions and raise concerns about California’s pr

(FOX40.COM) — A Sacramento library received a major facelift for the first time in more than 50 years, and it’s now open for visitors to enjoy. VIDEO: New library art installation in Elk Grove (July 2026) The Martin Luther King Jr. Library underwent an 18-month construction project that fixed major maintenance issues a

Sacramento City Unified School District is set to hold a special meeting Tuesday evening at the Serna Center to consider a resolution authorizing an appeal to the state superintendent, raising questions about the district’s legal basis for challenging the county office’s action. With attention now turning to whether st

A fight over the future of Fresno County’s transportation tax measure is moving from the county level to Sacramento. Two Valley lawmakers are pushing legislation that would allow voters to decide the future of Measure C’s proposed replacement this November, rather than waiting for the Fresno County Board of Supervisors

Earlier this summer, I wrote about “summer SAD,” the very real worsening of mood, anxiety, agitation, and sleep that some people experience during the hottest and brightest months of the year. After this weekend, I think the conversation needs to go further. Temperatures in the Sacramento area have...

Community members are invited to attend the grand opening of Der Biergarten Waterfront on Friday, Aug. 7, at its new location in the historic Steamers Building along the Old Sacramento Waterfront. The event begins at 5 p.m. at 1108 Front St. and is open to the public. Mayor Kevin McCarty...

(FOX40.COM) — The California Department of Public Health is urging parents to update their children’s vaccinations ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. Officials said that vaccination prevents the spread of serious illnesses as children remain in school. “California’s future depends on healthy children who are better pr

Nestled in the heart of Palm Desert, California, there’s a place where wild things roam… and they’re not just hiding in the shade. The Living Desert is a unique blend of zoo, botanical garden, and immersive desert experience that feels like stepping straight into nature’s sun-baked masterpiece. But this isn’t your typical walk around a zoo — this is a full-sensory adventure where you can feed a giraffe, hike winding trails, and get face-to-face with creatures from across the world’s deserts.

Nestled beneath the snow-capped majesty of Mount Shasta, there’s a place where the air smells like calm and the views look like a dream. Mt Shasta Lavender Farms, tucked away on a peaceful stretch of Montague, CA, is the kind of destination that sneaks up on your senses—in the best way possible. One moment, you’re driving through open ranchland; the next, you’re surrounded by rows upon rows of fragrant purple blooms and staring out at one of the most iconic peaks in Northern California.

If you thought animal sanctuaries were all about quiet strolls and peering through fences, think again. Tucked into the high desert landscape of Phelan, California, Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary hides a playful surprise: a miniature railway that chugs right through this fascinating refuge. It’s part safari, part storybook, and totally unexpected.