City could test closing streets in Sacramento’s William Land Park
Two streets in William Land Park could close to car traffic for two years as part of a pilot program, according to a proposal distributed at a Land Park Community Association meeting last week. The pilot program is part of a January proposal made by Sacramento City Council members Rick Jennings, Eric Guerra and Phil...
Newsom expanded free preschool; now private day cares can’t afford to stay open
There were once so many children at Frisha Moore’s Elk Grove preschool that families filled up the waitlist. Now, one of her playgrounds and two classrooms sit empty because one key group of kids has stopped coming. Dozens of families in recent years have opted not to enroll their...
Babyface and KC and the Sunshine Band set for CA State Fair concert series
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California State Fair announced it will feature two headline concerts for this year's state fair as part of its Toyota Concert Series on the Main Stage. Babyface will kick off the series on Friday, July 17, at 8 p.m. Fans can expect to hear the...
Sky River Casino Unveils an Expanded Gaming Floor with 300+ New Slot Machines
Sky River elevates comfort and convenience with a total of 2,500 slot machines as momentum builds toward its 2027 resort transformation. Sky River Casino’s expanded gaming floor is now open to the public. The expanded 20,000‑square‑foot gaming floor will seamlessly enhance the guest arrival experience as construction...
Sac City Unified puts entire district office on layoff notice
(FOX40.COM) — Hundreds of pink slips will soon be handed out across Sacramento City Unified School District, including to every member of the district’s central office. The school board voted last week to eliminate every job in the SCUSD district office, adding another 300 potential layoffs to earlier job cuts...
Grocery giant Kroger closing three California stores, 171 employees to lose jobs
Several stores operated by Kroger are set to close in California, marking another sign of the mounting pressure facing traditional grocery chains. The company announced plans to shutter multiple locations…
Highly Contagious Respiratory Virus Surges in Western States
A highly contagious respiratory virus known as human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is spreading rapidly across several western states, with Northern California showing especially high levels according to wastewater surveillance data. Communities including San Francisco, Marin, Vallejo, Napa, Novato, Santa Rosa, Sacramento,...
Sacramento Ballet co-director Ron Cunningham dies at 86
The Sacramento Bee reports that Ron Cunningham, longtime co-artistic director of the Sacramento Ballet, has passed away at the age of 86. Cunningham was a key figure in shaping the city's dance community and led the company for decades alongside his partner.
Natomas Unified negotiates with teachers Sunday ahead of possible strike
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Teachers in the Natomas area are preparing to possibly go on strike this week, a move that could affect thousands of students and mark the first strike in the history of the Natomas Unified School District. The earliest the strike could begin is Tuesday. With more...
Researchers study food safety risks in America’s ‘salad bowl’
A major five-year study on California’s Central Coast led by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Western Center for Food Safety at the University of California, Davis, is helping scientists better understand how harmful bacteria can move through the environment. Often called the nation’s “salad bowl,”...

















