News across Sacramento County

Sacramento awarded grant to study Japanese American heritage
The City of Sacramento will receive a $99,500 federal grant to document the history of its Japanese American community, collect oral histories, and prepare National Register of Historic Places nominations for two buildings. Through the Japanese American Historic Experience…

Community rallies to help Folsom woman who lost home to fire
Days after a fire tore through a mobile home on Parkstone Way in Folsom, friends and community members are rallying around the woman who lived there as she faces the task of clearing the property, replacing her belongings and finding a new place to call home. A GoFundMe…

Sky River Casino workers picket in Elk Grove, demanding union contract negotiations
The workers, organized by UNITE HERE Local 49, are seeking a first contract that would provide higher wages, affordable benefits, and job security

Game Night; Vista, Folsom, Oak Ridge, Casa win; Cordova suffers first loss in week 6
Friday night brought four victories for area high school football teams as Vista del Lago, Folsom, Oak Ridge and Casa Roble all found the win column, while Cordova suffered its first loss of the season. Vista del Lago had plenty to celebrate on Homecoming night, picking up a…

Growing memories for 50 years: Zittel Farms opens for milestone season
Family farm opens its golden anniversary season, carrying a half-century of pumpkins, memories and generations forward in the heart of a city that grew up around it Long before many of the neighborhoods, shopping centers and busy roadways that define modern-day Folsom were here,…

In pictures: Eagle pride hits Folsom streets as Vista Homecoming arrives
See Folsom Times video highlights on Instagram by clicking here Blue and white filled the streets surrounding Vista del Lago High School Wednesday evening as students, athletes and families brought Homecoming Week beyond the campus and into the community with the school’s annual…

Elk Grove News Minute - Doris & Mai, Pause the mud for a minute and address this pressing issue
Pause it for a few minutes and talk about this pressing issue, PLEASE!

WATCH | Assembly District 9 challenger Matthew Adams talks data centers, climate and his no-show opponent
The state Assembly District 9 race has Democratic challenger Matthew Adams taking on Republican incumbent Heath Flora. The district covers a large swatch of San Joaquin County, as well as parts of Stanislaus County including Oakdale, Riverbank, Salida, Waterford and Hughson. The…

Register for Sacramento’s Cultural Tourism Symposium Oct. 14
Community members are invited to learn how Sacramento’s arts, history, cultural experiences and traditions can attract visitors and support local businesses at the 2026 Cultural Tourism Symposium. The event will be held Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Aggie Square (4480…

Kalshi leads prediction markets’ $3 million effort to fight off state regulations
Story from OpenSecrets.org

Organized retail theft, battery and vehicle thefts top latest Folsom crime reports
The following are the most recently released and up-to-date crime reports for the community of Folsom through Sept. 30, 2026. The reports are public records and the latest to be released, furnished by the Folsom Police Department and published by FolsomTimes.com as a public…

Looking for Halloween fun in Sacramento? Here are six upcoming events
The City’s Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) is hosting a series of free, family-friendly events throughout October. From Halloween bingo and haunted houses to costume contests and trick-or-treating, here are six upcoming events at City community centers.…