Sacramento Public Library’s Summer Reading Food Drive is underway. We will be collecting non-perishable food items at all 28 locations from June 1 until August 31.
This is your chance to help out your fellow Sacramentans—without making an extra trip. Just bring non-perishable food items when … [read more]
River Road near Twin Cities Road is closed due to an overturned cement truck. The roadway is expected to be closed for at least four hours. Avoid the area if you can.
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California statewide trash pickup day
Caltrans’ executive management team and maintenance workers are out on highways statewide picking up trash today and are asking all Californians for their help in the battle against litter. Today alone, Caltrans expects to haul away more than 2,500 cubic yards of trash, sweep nearly 100 tons of debris off state highways, and remove more… Continue Reading
Financial factors to consider before relocating to Los Angeles
If you are planning to relocate to Los Angeles, you need to know more about the city. It is full of life, but this life comes at a cost, renting or buying an apartment may squeeze half of your income. Here is a detailed analysis of other aspects of city life and how they will… Continue Reading
Is Major League Soccer Coming to Sacramento?
With all the drama around the Sacramento Kings could another professional sports team move into the area? Both Sacramento and Elk Grove are vying for a Major League Soccer team. Elk grove approved looking into building a $100 million soccer arena. While The California Storm, one of the pioneering teams of the Women’s Premier Soccer… Continue Reading
National Volunteer Week in Sacramento
The Sacramento Police Department would like to thank our extraordinary police volunteers for the work they do each and every day. The police department currently has 185 dedicated volunteers in our Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) program and they range in age from 18 to 86 years young. In 2012, our volunteers collectively donated 16,500… Continue Reading
Interstate 80 Closed In Davis In Both Directions After Big Rig Accident
All eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near the Old Davis Road exit near the Solano/Yolo County line remain closed due to a fatal big rig crash. Currently, there is no estimated time of reopening. Drivers are advised to expect delays take alternate routes if possible. Caltrans hasactivated its overhead message signs alerting motorists… Continue Reading
Sacramento Schools Losing Money Over Sequester
According to state schools chief Tom Torlakson California will lose $262 million in federal funds because of sequestration cuts. Sacramento Country schools are claiming to lose more than $8 million in federal funding next year because of sequestration. David Gordon, county schools chief, said schools should expect to lose 5.5% annually. The problem is there… Continue Reading
Detour Scheduled for U.S. 50 / I-80 Connector in West Sacramento
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting motorists to allow for additional travel time Friday, March 8 on westbound U.S. Highway 50 to eastbound Interstate 80 in West Sacramento. The westbound Highway 50 connector ramp to eastbound Interstate 80 will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Caltrans maintenance crews are… Continue Reading
