News across Sacramento County

Thunder strikes twice but Bulldogs bite back to win double OT thriller; Oak Ridge, Cordova take wins
Vista del Lago, Granite Bay, Casa Roble suffer losses in tough night on the turf After cruising through its final non-league tuneup a week ago, Folsom found itself in an entirely different kind of football game Friday night. Rocklin made sure of that. The Bulldogs were pushed…

Thunder in the day, fire in the night: Capital Airshow set to light up area skies next week
Thunderbirds, Snowbirds headline 20th anniversary spectacle with afterburners, pyrotechnics, drones and fireworks Oct. 10-11 RANCHO CORDOVA — By day, the skies will thunder with fighter jets and precision aerobatics. After sunset, afterburners, aerial pyrotechnics, walls of fire,…
Vang Calls Matsui ‘Confused’ as She Says Congresswoman Rejected More Debates
Vang says Matsui declined two more debates in Sacramento congressional race

What Stonelake Taught Us: A Community’s Voice Matters
Different community. Different project. Same fundamental principle.

Mystery Political Survey Tests Matsui-Vang Voters, but Who Paid for It?
Several statements emphasized Rep. Matsui's congressional experience and legislative accomplishments

Elk Grove’s Larson dominates Kansas, extends NASCAR championship lead
Sac County native leads 235 of 267 laps, scores historic perfect points day while adding another victory to his remarkable 2026 season KANSAS CITY – Elk Grove native Kyle Larson added another chapter to his NASCAR career Sunday, delivering a dominant performance at Kansas…

MAD About Congress: Sacramento's Political Ads Turn Candidates Into Clowns, Crooks and Criminals
Is it art imitating life for these political figures?

As cities prepare for 2026’s super El Niño, some crucial blind spots can’t be ignored
From The Conversation

Rural Roots Sunday - Why Our Rural Roads Look Different
So many features we associate with Rural Elk Grove today aren’t simply remnants of the past

Watson wills UMass to a West Coast victory
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Pocket passers are becoming rarer in the modern era of college football. It’s easy to see why when watching a dual-threat quarterback like William “Pop” Watson III. In a 35-6 win over Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium on Saturday, Watson was the engine for…

UMass football subdues Sacramento State
SACRAMENTO, Calif.– 2,948 miles separate McGuirk Alumni Stadium and Hornet Stadium, yet the travel didn’t seem to hinder the Massachusetts football team, defeating Sacramento State 35-6 on Saturday night. The Minutemen (4-0, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) stood behind another…

EGUSD trustee candidates hold postcard party, but will the cards sway voters?
Have these postcards become another piece of political mail wearing a cardigan?