Kawaharada Leads American River Women at Chabot Twilight

The American River College women's cross country team showcased both front-end strength and team depth at the Chabot Twilight on Sept. 26 at Las Positas College. Read More »

Cosmic Baseball Announces Return to Sacramento in 2027

The 2027 Cosmic Takeover Tour is landing at Sutter Health Park! Read More »

Sacramento Celebrates Completion of American River Bridge Project

Dignitaries, Law Enforcement and Cycling Advocates Celebrate Accomplishment Read More »

Fathers and Daughters Enjoy Fishing and Family Fun

American River Parkway Foundation strives to make the American River Parkway more accessible to all in Sacramento County and beyond Read More »

Sacramento Youth May Qualify for Foster Youth Income Program

Former and current foster youth living in Sacramento County may be eligible to receive $900 per month for up to two years through the new Foster Youth Guaranteed Income Program announced today by the City of Sacramento and United Way California Capital Region. Read More »

Sacramento Archives Crawl Coming

Celebrate American Archives Month with the Sacramento Archives Crawl from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17. Read More »

Federal Grant Furthers Critical Homeless Services

The road from being housed to unhoused to being housed again is not circular or linear. It is fraught with turns, breakages and twists that no one can predict or always avoid. Read More »

Ruben Ramirez Named Hawk of the Week

Men's Soccer Sophomore Ruben Ramirez Two-Goal Performance Against American River Seals the Win for the Hawks Read More »

Hello, Dolly – Let’s Do It!

More than 1200 teenage girls last week flocked to the Aerospace Museum of California’s annual 'We Can Do It Together' open days. Read More »

Startup Aims to Cut ID Verification Cost

A startup here is looking to transform identity verification by making it fast and cheap. Read More »

Historic School Prepped for Celebration

A historic school got a cleaning recently for a coming celebration Oct. 10. Read More »

Homecoming Parade a Hit

For three years John F. Kennedy High School held no homecoming parade, but 2026 was different. Read More »

Season Final Yields Three Medals

Three Sacramento athletes took home medals in the 2026 USA Taekwondo season final in Arkansas in September. Read More »

Long-time News Writer Passes

Long-time contributor to Pocket News, and past exalted ruler of Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6, Steven B. Clazie, died Aug. 15. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan Louise Maloney. Read More »

New Law Limits CIPA Lawsuits

The Stop CIPA Shakedown Lawsuits coalition Oct. 1 celebrated Gov. Gavin Newsom's signing of SB 690, a major reform to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) that will provide much-needed relief to thousands of California small businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies facing abusive lawsuits and demand letters. Read More »

$46 Million Awarded to Pavement Preservation and Road Rehabilitation Projects

Fix-it-first investments focus on preserving and repairing existing roadways for 24 projects Read More »

Newsom Signs AB 2727 to Strengthen Public Safety Safeguards for Elderly Parole

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2727, authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove), following two years of work to strengthen public safety protections for children, survivors and communities within California’s elderly parole process. Read More »

Jade Light Signs Pro Contract With Okayama Seagulls in Japan

One of the most prolific players in program history, former UC Davis volleyball superstar Jade Light has signed a professional contract with the Okayama Seagulls, playing the 2026-27 season in the Japan SV.League. Read More »

Republic FC Unveils First Look at New Stadium

The Republic Preview Center in DOCO is the first place you can sit, see and feel what’s coming to Republic Stadium at The Railyards Read More »

FAA Awards Contract for New Air Traffic Control Tower at SMF

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a design-build contract to Walsh Federal LLC for a new air traffic control tower at Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Read More »

Seymour Awarded PCL Pitcher of the Year

Seymour and Whisenhunt Named 2026 Triple-A Pacific Coast All-Stars Read More »

California Capital Airshow Returns with Night Show and World-Renowned Performer Lineup

The 20th annual California Capital Airshow (CCA), presented in partnership by Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, returns Oct. 10-11 from noon to 8 p.m. daily at Mather Airport in Sacramento. Read More »

SacSewer Warriors Take Second Place in Division 3

Team earns first place in Maintenance and third in Safety, highlighting the people and expertise behind SacSewer’s essential services Read More »

Yang, Alvarenga Net Big West Weekly Honors

After playing big roles in the Sacramento State men’s soccer team’s victory over UC Riverside, junior Hiroshi Yang was named the Big West Offensive Player of the Week while freshman Adrian Alvarenga was named the league’s Rookie of the Week on Sept. 28. Read More »

California Writers Week in the Capitol Region

California Writers Week, an annual recognition of the talents and contributions of writers in our state, takes place the third week of October. Read More »

More Than 11,470 Pounds of Trash Removed by Volunteers During River Clean-Up

The American River Parkway Foundation’s largest clean-up of the year spanned 13 sites along the American River Parkway Read More »

United Way Invites Women to ‘Innovate and Ignite’ Foster Youth Event

Four prominent local women leaders will join guests for fireside chat Read More »

Park Rangers Recognized for Service and Lifesaving Work

Sacramento County Regional Parks Rangers do much more than patrol local parks. Read More »

New Lions Club Seeks Founding Members

The Magic Yarn Project creates character-inspired wigs for children Read More »

Cleanliness is Next to Godliness

Volunteers Wash 16 Aircrafts, Help to Preserve Aeronautic History Read More »

Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program Grantees Announced

CPF, CFF and PG&E announce $1 million in charitable grants to 75 departments to strengthen wildfire preparedness, response and community Read More »

Ed Winkler Appointed to SSWD Board of Directors

On Monday, Sept. 21, the Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) Board of Directors approved the appointment of Ed Winkler to the SSWD Board by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. Read More »