Grass Valley city leaders to vote on implementing paid parking downtown
The idea is to improve parking turnover for local businesses, but there's been some pushback from residents.
Folsom pet store hosting pet food drive amidst government shutdown
While the ongoing government shutdown continues to strain families across the Sacramento region, it's not just people feeling the pinch — pets are, too.
FAA begins nationwide flight reductions, SMF could feel ripple effects
At Sacramento International Airport, things were still running smoothly on the first day of reductions. However, while Sacramento isn't among the 40 airports directly affected, flights departing from here are heading to destinations that are.
Grass Valley to install roundabout downtown at The Triangle intersection to improve safety
A busy and confusing intersection in downtown Grass Valley is getting an upgrade. In an effort to make the area safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, the city will install a roundabout.
Sacramento State to require freshmen to live on campus for 2 years starting in 2026
Starting next year, incoming Sacramento State freshmen will be required to live on campus for two years. It's a move the university's president said is meant to shed their past reputation as a commuter school.
Habitat for Humanity program revives Marysville street, gifts home to a neighbor in need
Rural Rally, a new program by Habitat for Humanity, is rolling into Marysville. A side project of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's initiative, it's bringing volunteers, fresh paint and a whole lot of heart to the community.
Sacramento County nonprofit Chicks in Crisis closes ranch, goes mobile to help young moms
It's the end of an era for a much-loved local nonprofit that's helped thousands of young mothers. Chicks in Crisis is shutting down its ranch after years of serving the community. But they're not giving up.
Family fights to keep convicted Sutter County killer behind bars as state law triggers resentencing hearing
A family is traumatized all over again, nearly 30 years after the kidnapping, torture and murder of 8-year-old Michael Lyons of Yuba City. A law that went into effect in 2021 is allowing his killer a resentencing hearing.
Yuba City's water tower plaza nears completion with new arches
Under Yuba City's historic water tower, something new is starting to take shape. Arches put in earlier this week are causing a chatter within the community, but there's still more to come.
Hundreds participate in Witches on the Lake at Lake Natoma to raise money for childhood cancer
Hundreds of people dressed up as witches and wizards paddleboarded to the Rainbow Bridge from Black Miners Bar, all for a good cause.
Nonprofit, Grocery Outlet step up to help Beale Air Force Base members amid government shutdown
A nonprofit dedicated to supporting Beale Air Force Base is stepping up to help during the government shutdown.
Nevada City community pushes to revamp abandoned HEW building
A historic building in Nevada City that's been empty for nearly 20 years could soon see a new beginning.
Yuba City Paralympic athlete takes home bronze at World Para Athletics Championships
A Northern California athlete is proving that strength doesn't come from what you see, but what you believe. A legally blind Paralympic athlete recently came home from the World Para Athletics Championships in India with bronze.
Marysville Police Department fined by Cal/OSHA six months after officer's death
The city of Marysville is facing more than $150,000 in citations from Cal/OSHA tied to the death of Officer Osmar Rodarte, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this year.
Live Oak's budget deficit has city leaders sounding alarm over fire, law enforcement contracts
Leaders in Live Oak say they're dealing with a massive budget deficit, so their public safety contracts are being brought back to the drawing board.