News across Sacramento County
Sacramento Archives Crawl returns Oct. 17 with free tours and exhibits
The Center for Sacramento History will open its collections storage vault for public tours on Oct. 17 as part of the annual Sacramento Archives Crawl. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at four locations, with free bus transportation between sites. Held during American…

It’s Rodeo time, fall edition! Sac Sheriff’s Rodeo rides into Folsom Saturday
If you didn’t get enough rodeo this summer, there’s one more chance to dust off the boots, pull out the cowboy hat and head for the arena as Folsom gets ready for a fall edition of rodeo action — this time with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office riding into town. The third…

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,…

Zeppelin, ’90s rock, Y2K hits and blues power up Powerhouse weekend
When the Led Breaks and Radio Relapse launch Friday before Two20 and Y2K Live take over Saturday; AC Myles and Sl@mJam fill Sunday in Historic Folsom Led Zeppelin classics, a heavy dose of ’90s rock, a trip back to the early 2000s and a Sunday that stretches from blues guitar…

Folsom travels back in time as Renaissance Faire rides into city this weekend
Knights, queens, Shakespeare and 800 costumed performers will take over Folsom City Lions Park for two days of jousting, pageantry and merriment By Saturday morning, a corner of Folsom will have traveled back more than four centuries. Knights will thunder across the Queen’s…

City to celebrate Memorial Auditorium’s 100th anniversary in 2027
The City of Sacramento is preparing to celebrate Memorial Auditorium’s 100th anniversary in 2027 with Memorial 100, a yearlong series of concerts, historical exhibitions and community events. The Sacramento City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with the initiative, approving…

2nd annual Folsom Family Pride Festival set for Oct. 11 at City Lions Park
Family-friendly celebration returns with performers, more than 90 booths, food trucks, activities and community connections Organizers of Folsom Family Pride have announced the city’s second annual community celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride will take place Sunday, Oct. 11, from 10…

Sacramento Police Department to host annual Female Fitness Challenge Oct. 4
Community members can try the Sacramento Police Department’s Physical Ability Test (PAT) at its annual Female Fitness Challenge on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will be held at McKinley Park (601 Alhambra Blvd.) and is open to people of all fitness levels,…

See and touch heavy equipment agencies use to fight flood at the Highwater Jamboree, Oct. 17
The City of Sacramento and other flood-fighting agencies are inviting residents to get an up-close look at tools, heavy equipment and technology that keep homes and businesses safe during the annual Highwater Jamboree. This free, family-friendly event on Oct. 17 at Garcia Bend…

Wienermobile headed to Historic Folsom’s Pawtoberfest Sunday
Dog-friendly celebration brings an American icon to town while supporting Hearts 4 Heroes USA’s Paw Platoon program There will be plenty of dogs taking over Historic Folsom Sunday, but one of them will be 27 feet long, bright yellow and orange and rolling into town on four…

Over 500 paddlers now registered for Folsom’s 5th annual Witches on the Lake
Lake Natoma’s annual paddle for a cause brings community spirit together with the fight against childhood cancer More than 550 paddlers are already registered for the fifth annual Witches on the Lake, the signature event that helped Folsom become known as the “Paddling Capital of…

Zenn Vudu brings its Stonegroove Soul to Sunday’s Powerhouse of Blues
Steve Dunne and Sacramento Blues Society Hall of Famer Dana Moret bring their blend of blues, soul, funk and rock to Historic Folsom Sunday afternoon at Powerhouse Pub will bring together deep Northern California music roots, original songwriting and a sound that borrows freely…