Sacramento's Old Sacramento Waterfront hosts the "Countdown on the Cobblestones," a family-friendly New Year's Eve event with live music and a 9 p.m. fireworks show.

The Stockton Police Department opened the Sierra Vista Substation to improve community safety and foster better police-community relations, with a focus on trust and partnership.

Ceres Police Department hosted their annual Beards for Kids event, wrapping and distributing gifts to families in need, fostering community relations.

At the CAL FIRE station's event, a dog named Bonnie was adopted, showing the unit's commitment to the community beyond firefighting. Other dogs are still looking for homes.

Yolo County announces waste facility holiday schedules, tree recycling, and hazardous waste collection for elderly residents, alongside promoting sustainability practices.

The Elk Grove Police Department received a $340,000 traffic safety grant for initiatives including DUI checkpoints and education programs until September 2026.

CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit and El Dorado County Fire delivered over 600 gifts to New Morning Youth & Family Services, continuing a tradition supported by El Dorado County residents.

An interactive Chronicle database compiles thousands of California inspection reports and flags possible patient-harm incidents. What Bay Area patients should know before choosing care.

An inflatable flamingo named Frank has sparked a Plumas Lake scavenger hunt that’s bringing neighbors together before New Year's. Neighbors post clues, dress him up and compete for a prize.

Front Street Animal Shelter seeks Sacramento community help to foster dogs due to full kennels. They're offering easy foster options with support and aim to find the perfect match for dogs and fosters.

Modesto Police Department invites residents to their Citizens Police Academy starting February 2026 to learn about police operations and foster community trust.

Butte County's fire-safety nonprofit says it removed about 8,800 dead or dying trees and cleared defensible space at 22 homes in its 2025 year-end tally.

Sacramento's latest report outlines the city's efforts in addressing homelessness from Dec 8-14, detailing responses to 542 calls, the resolution of 1,898 cases, and direct outreach results including shelter placements.