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Westacre Park Opens

A project nearly 10 years in the making, West Sacramento’s Westacre Park celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, July 9.

Climate Resilience Plan for the American, Bear and Consumnes Watersheds

New analysis outlines growing risks from drought, flooding, wildfire and extreme heat — and provides a framework to guide regional action

Matsui Statement on $225 Million Federal Investment in Bosch's Roseville Facility

On July 13, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), co-author of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act, issued the following statement after the Department of Commerce finalized an award of $225 million in direct funding for Bosch under the CHIPS and Science Act.

Springer spaniel dog posed with flowers

Six New CHP Canine Teams Ready to Protect California

After completing hundreds of hours of specialized training, six new canine teams have officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Read More »

Incoming Kindergarteners Graduate from United Way's KinderCamp

Sixteen incoming kindergarteners gathered at Southport Elementary School in West Sacramento on Friday, July 10 to participate in a graduation ceremony for United Way's KinderCamp. Read More »

New Home Market Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

June’s new home sales totals are another indication that the new home market in the greater Sacramento region has settled back into pre-pandemic patterns, the North State Building Industry Association reported July 7. Read More »

SMUD Sponsors Giving Friday at the State Fair

As part of its ongoing community giving efforts, SMUD is sponsoring Giving Friday at the State Fair, an effort to collect needed items for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Read More »

Mountain Pacific Sports Federation

Track and Field Joins MPSF For Indoor Season

Sacramento State will be one of seven schools joining the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) for indoor track and field beginning in 2026-27 season. Read More »

Emmy Ersdala Competes for Sweden at FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket

UC Davis women's basketball rising sophomore Emmy Ersdala has been named to Team Sweden's roster for the 2026 FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket, the Swedish Basketball Federation announced. Read More »

Match Recap: Republic FC 2 – 1 Rhode Island FC

Republic FC pick up three points at home in the club’s lone July home match. Goals from Kyle Edwards and Meyele Malango were enough to deliver the win against Eastern Conference side Rhode Island FC. Read More »

Sacramento State Football Team

Six Hornets Named to Preseason All-MAC Team

With just over seven weeks remaining before the opening game of the 2026 season, five members of the Sacramento State football team were named to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC team. Read More »

Nicole Tanoue Wins the 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship

The 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship was held June 27-28 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur women golfers from across the region. Read More »

Yolo County Assessment Roll Reaches Record $41.2 Billion

Yolo County's 2026 assessment roll has reached a record $41.2 billion in total assessed property value, according to Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Jesse Salinas. The roll reflects a 3.98% increase over the prior year. Read More »

Yolo County to Rehabilitate County Road 28H

Lane Closures Scheduled July 13–17 Read More »

Free Mobile Dental Screenings for Youth Ages 1–20

Washington Unified School District (WUSD) is helping spread the word about a free mobile dental van event for youth ages 1–20 at the Yolo County Children’s Alliance Annual Backpack Give-Away in West Sacramento. Read More »

Yolo County Landfill Project Turns Methane into Renewable Fuel

Yolo County is moving forward with a project to replace the aging gas-to-electricity system at the Yolo County Central Landfill with a facility that will convert landfill gas into renewable natural gas. Read More »

Safe Heart Safe Parking Program Celebrates First Anniversary

HEART of Davis is celebrating the first anniversary of its Safe Heart Safe Parking Program, the first and only program in Yolo County to provide a safe, legal place for people living in their vehicles to park overnight while accessing supportive services and working toward permanent housing. Read More »

Yolo Community Foundation Awards over $100,000 in Scholarships

Yolo Community Foundation (YCF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program. Read More »

Air District Offers Residents Free Home Air Purifiers

Applications Open Through July 31 Read More »

Kiley Backs Effort to Replace I Street Bridge

The 110-year-old I Street bridge over the Sacramento River desperately needs to be replaced, local officials, including West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero, told U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) at a special briefing organized by the mayor. Read More »

Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system. Read More »

Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship Crowns 2026 Winners

The 2026 Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship was held Sunday, June 21 at Mather Golf Course under sunny skies and ideal playing conditions. Read More »

Women’s Basketball coach

Women’s Basketball Welcomes Erica Adams to Coaching Staff

As UC Davis women's basketball prepares for its transition to the Mountain West Conference, head coach Jennifer Gross has strengthened her staff with the hiring of former Division I student-athlete Erica Adams as an assistant coach. Read More »

Republic FC Winger Pierre Reedy Announces Retirement

Sacramento Republic FC announced on June 29 that midfielder Pierre Reedy has elected to retire from professional soccer. Read More »

Nominations Sought for Democracy Works Award

Do you know of an individual, business or organization in Yolo County whose actions promote democracy? Let their work be known! Read More »

Board Adopts Response to Report on Oakdale Fire

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors adopted June 23 the County’s formal response to the Civil Grand Jury report regarding the July 1, 2025, Oakdale Fire near Esparto. Read More »

Will Arnold Appointed Yolo County Director of Communications

Yolo County is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Arnold as director of communications and chief public information officer, effective June 15. Read More »

Yolo County Board of Supervisors Appoints Melinda Aiello as District Attorney

Following a public recruitment and interview process, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors appointed Melinda Aiello on June 23 to serve as Yolo County District Attorney for the remainder of the current term, which expires January 8, 2029. Read More »

UC Davis Nematology Doctoral Candidate Wins International Honor

UC Davis doctoral candidate Pallavi Shakya of the lab of nematologist Shahid Siddique won “Best Student/Early Career Talk” at the 36th Symposium of the European Society of Nematologists, held recently in Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands. Read More »

Council Adopts O&M, Capital Projects Budget

City Council voted 4-0 at their June 17 meeting to adopt a resolution approving the city’s 2026-27 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget. Read More »

The Bridge at West Gateway Opens

Brings 60 New Affordable Apartment Homes to West Sacramento Read More »

Youth Commission to Lead Summer Leadership Camp

19 Students Selected for Yolo Youth Commission; Registration Opens for Free Summer Leadership Camp Read More »

Yolo Land Trust Urges Protection of Funding for Farmland Conservation

Proposed reductions to funding for the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program threaten future opportunities to permanently conserve working farms and ranches across the state. Read More »

Yolo County Begins Pavement Preservation Project

This summer, Yolo County Public Works will use a portion of state gas tax funding to resurface approximately 26 miles of roadway throughout Yolo County as part of the County’s 2026 Pavement Preservation Project. Read More »

City’s 40th Park Opens

On June 18, the City of West Sacramento celebrated the opening of the city’s 40th park, Washington Park, located at Sixth and E Streets. Read More »

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