Clements Stampede hosts 2026 California Circuit Finals Rodeo for the first time
The Clements Stampede, a historic rodeo in San Joaquin County, returned in 2025 after decades of hiatus — and just a year later, the rodeo made history for itself.
Dozens "Walk a Mile" to end domestic violence in Sacramento
Dozens of people gathered in Sacramento County Saturday to walk a mile in memory of women whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence.
Lincoln voters to decide on 1-cent sales tax for public safety
Lincoln voters will decide in November whether to approve a new one-cent local sales tax that city officials say would provide additional funding for police, fire and other essential services.
Newsom vetoes bill aimed at funding Sacramento delta levee repairs
In his veto letter, Newsom said the more than $170 million for repairing levees and canals that is already included in the state budget made this measure redundant.
Rancho Cordova planning commission approves proposed 28-acre entertainment development
The commission unanimously approved the proposal for DOVA, or Downtown Cordova, a planned entertainment hub that would transform a vacant 28-acre business park into a destination featuring an arena, hotels, restaurants and other development.
Lodi Unified seeks $195 million for school repairs through Measure T
Leaky roofs, inefficient heating and deteriorating buildings — those are just a few of the improvements that need to be made within Lodi schools.
A's fans, local leaders show support for Sacramento MLB team push
Rivercities Baseball Initiative teamed up with local leaders and fans to show their support for this movement.
Tuolumne County fire station remains closed after unanimous budget approval
Tuolumne County residents are pushing county leaders to reopen a fire station that has been closed for nearly three months, arguing the service is essential for protecting a fire-prone community.
New California rules target dairy manure pollution, groundwater contamination
Over 900 dairy farms and millions of cows — that's what takes up much of California's Central Valley. Now, those same farms face a new reality: stricter regulations on water pollution.
San Joaquin delta communities prepare for potential record-breaking El Niño
San Joaquin County's Office of Emergency Services said it is beginning preparedness efforts early this year, before the forecast becomes clearer.
Lodi school district email warns parents about "Cat in the Hat" social media trend
A familiar hat, a familiar grin, but some very unfamiliar and unsettling scenery — "The Cat in the Hat" is appearing in AI-altered images and videos as a sinister-looking character referencing specific schools, communities, locations or people.
6 San Joaquin County rural fire districts challenge data review
Several rural fire districts in San Joaquin County are pushing back on data included in a draft Municipal Service Review, saying inaccuracies could affect how their departments are evaluated and potentially impact future funding and service decisions.
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau warns farmers, ranchers of increased equipment theft
Farmers across Yuba and Sutter counties are on alert as theft is on the rise.
Auburn locals continue to see uptick in bear activity with encounter on trail
Ring video taken in the early Sunday morning hours in Auburn shows a bear strolling through a yard and checking out a garbage can in a driveway. Only five hours later, Ronald Edwards had his own encounter on a nearby trail.
9 Sacramento businesses vandalized in a string of burglaries within 24 hours
Multiple businesses along J Street in Midtown Sacramento were targeted in a string of burglaries.