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West Sacramento Parks Receive $30K Boost for Hydration Station Upgrades from West Sac Play Nonprofit
West Sacramento's continued efforts to update and maintain its park amenities took a positive turn this week with the announcement that the city has received a $30,000 boost from West Sac Play, a community-driven nonprofit. The funds are earmarked to replace outdated drinking fountains at local parks with new hydration stations, an upgrade that's both necessary and timely.
Local California government to consider renaming ‘sacred’ Native American mountain range
(FOX40.COM) — A natural icon of the Sacramento Valley, the Sutter Buttes, has become a point of discussion in Sutter County as the name of the world’s smallest mountain range has been put in question. According to documentation from the U.S. Board Geographic Names, a part of the United States Geological Survey, a proposal to […]
California’s top nursing school is CSULB School of Nursing
The 9th annual Nursing School Review by RNcareers.org has named Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing as the best nursing program in California. RNCareers.org compiled its merit-based rankings by assessing over 1,700 nursing programs. Program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, instructor credentials, student happiness, program offerings, career success, and school reputation are some of the factors.
AB1955: Elon Musk, Sen. Scott Wiener have heated debate over new CA law
(KRON) - A heated exchange between Elon Musk and Senator Scott Wiener ensued on X over AB1955, a law that supports LGBTQ youth by increasing support for students, including allowing California school districts to choose not to disclose a child's sexual orientation to their parent. The exchange started on Tuesday. Musk reposted an article announcing […]
DeMar DeRozan’s Move to Sacramento Kings Sparks NBA Free Agency Speculation
Former USC basketball star DeMar DeRozan, now a six-time NBA All-Star, is set to join the Sacramento Kings after a sign-and-trade deal worth $73.7 million. Surprisingly, he may become a free agent earlier than expected, as only $10 million of his 2026-27 contract is guaranteed, allowing him potential early entry to the market. Despite a successful scoring season with the Bulls, DeRozan aims for a fresh start with the Kings, joining a lineup geared for competitiveness.
Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Terry Hanck slated for Folsom Powerhouse of Blues Sunday
Get ready to beat the heat this Sunday at Powerhouse Pub in Folsom, where blues artist Terry Hanck will be taking the stage for an afternoon of soulful tunes and electrifying saxophone solos. As temperatures soar into the triple digits across the region, there’s no better way to stay cool than with some cool blues in the air-conditioned comfort of Powerhouse.
Folsom Big Lots amongst nationwide closures
Earlier this month, retailer Big Lots announced their plans to close dozens of stores on an effort to combat financial woes. The Folsom location has now been named as one of the forthcoming closures. On Friday, many customers of the store, located at 9500 Greenback Lane in Folsom announced a...
Jackpot-winning Superlotto Plus ticket purchased in Woodland
(FOX40.COM) — A Superlotto Plus ticket purchased in Northern California matched all 6 numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The winning ticket, worth $54,000,000 was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Woodland. The winning numbers were 11, 13, 14, 15, 46 and a “Mega” number of 5. The winner...
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