News across Sacramento County

Free webinar offers information on accessible housing and home repair resources
Sacramento residents can register for a free webinar on Sept. 17 to learn about accessible housing options, home repair programs and resources that support independent living and aging in place. The City of Sacramento, AARP California and Rebuilding Together Sacramento will host…

Man sentenced to 188 years to life for DUI crash that killed five, led to Elk Grove pursuit
Jurors also found true enhancements for fleeing after committing gross vehicular manslaughter and personally using a deadly weapon

City activates cooling centers Sept. 9-11
With the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory, the City of Sacramento will activate the Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the North 5th Street Navigation Center as cooling centers where residents can find relief from the heat. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will…

DeFlock Elk Grove increases pressure on Mayor Singh-Allen over ALPR cameras
DeFlock Elk Grove is urging residents to speak out against the Elk Grove Police Department's use of Flock cameras

Elk Grove City Council Agenda - Sept. 9, 2026
A large activist audience could confront Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen at Wednesday night's meeting.

Memo to politicians this Labor Day: Try mentioning ride-share drivers
And when elected officials talk about helping workers, they almost invariably mention the same occupations: nurses, teachers and firefighters

Commentary: Matsui mailer targets ICE criticism, younger voters and independents
The mailer was delivered to Democrats and at least some voters registered with no party preference

Beyond Rural Elk Grove: Preservation Matters to Us All
Once rural land and its character are lost, they are nearly impossible to restore.

Mai Vang announces endorsement from a once-controversial figure
Young voters may not be familiar with the controversy generated by the two-time Oscar-winning actor when she visited North Vietnam during the Vietnam War

Registration open for Sacramento biotech summit at Aggie Square
The City of Sacramento is joining regional partners to present the inaugural CAPBIO Summit on Sept. 16 at Aggie Square. The one-day event will bring together biotech and life sciences employers, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators and workforce organizations to…

Attending a Sacramento event this Labor Day weekend? Plan ahead with these five tips
Several events are expected to bring thousands of people to the Central City during Labor Day weekend. Our Street Night Market will take place Sept. 5 along R Street, Chalk It Up! returns to Fremont Park Sept. 5–7, and the Sacramento Rainbow Festival will be held on Sept. 6 in…

Help prevent fires by recycling batteries the right way
Did you know sorting trash correctly can be a safety issue? To help reduce fire risk, residents should always dispose of batteries properly. Household batteries can cause a fire when they mix with other materials in the curbside container, collection truck, or at the waste…