Folsom's historic train depot reopens as a modern community hub with office spaces and a performing artists' area, exemplifying a successful preservation project with community support.

Skaters and artists painted a mural at a free paint-and-skate event at Sacramento's skate park, with supplies provided and waivers required for skating.

The Sacramento City Council designated a historic Tudor Revival-style home, once the residence of Ronald Reagan, as a landmark to preserve its cultural heritage.

Sacramento is offering grants for youth creative workforce readiness, through the American Rescue Plan Act, with applications now open for nonprofits and businesses.

Davis honors Karim Abou Najm with "Fiat Lux" art installation, funded by his family, friends, UC Davis, and the city's arts fund, unveiling it in a celebratory event relocated due to weather.

Old Sacramento received its holiday tree, a 60-foot, 12,000-pound white fir from Siskiyou County, beginning the festive season with a lighting ceremony planned for Nov 27. It will be adorned with lights and special effects by Stage Nine Exhibits.

Sacramento Poetry Week, led by Poet Laureate Andru Defeye, will feature events like open mics, educational sessions, a poetry slam, contests with cash prizes, and free rides on public transit for those with a local poem.

Sacramento introduces the 'Hanami' public art installation at Robert T. Matsui Waterfront Park, with an opening event on October 23 that requires registration. The piece celebrates nature and community.

Sacramento arts and culture nonprofits can apply for a share of $950,000 in grants from the Cultural Arts Awards Program until December 15, with a focus on diversity, equity, and community impact.

Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture opens second round of "Creative Venues Grant" program, offering $10,000 and $20,000 grants for local arts venues.

The "Bat HabiTAT" art exhibit in Sacramento City Hall combines local art with environmental education, featuring bat-inspired works by regional artists to highlight the importance of bats.

Sacramento City College has named its learning center after author Joan Didion, an alumna, and received a $500,000 donation from the Didion family and the Sacramento Historical Society.

Stockton debuts a new public mural, "Winged Wanderers," honoring migratory monarch butterflies. The artwork by Charly Malpass adds color to the Market Parking Garage and celebrates community-art collaborations.