El Dorado County seeks volunteers for its Community Action Council to represent low-income residents' interests and participate in meetings in Placerville.

Sacramento's Shop 916 gift card promotion returns, offering bonus bucks with gift card purchases to encourage spending at local businesses through February 15, 2026.

Placer County Health and Human Services promotes holiday charitable activities, including a stuffed toy drive and collecting gifts for foster children. The community can donate at various events, benefiting kids and animals in need.

Sacramento buildings were lit teal for Alzheimer's awareness, highlighting the prevalence of the disease with 7 million affected in the U.S. The move calls for increased research, early detection, and participation in clinical trials.

An online forum and a union survey have amplified student concerns that big athletic projects and hires are outpacing investment in academics. The debate comes as tuition rises.

The 2025 Nagar Kirtan Sikh Festival in Yuba City drew a large crowd, celebrating faith and inclusivity with a parade, free meals, cultural exchange, and music.

Sacramento introduces a free legacy planning service to help residents with estate planning, part of the Financial Empowerment Center's efforts to provide financial guidance.

Sacramento offers $1 million in grants to support local entrepreneurs, focusing on education, incubation, and growth for tech-enabled and scalable businesses. Programs aim for economic development within city limits.

Placer County invites residents to a community event on Nov. 5 to discuss regional projects and initiatives, including a new plastic bottle ordinance.

A pause in federal SNAP funding prompts Rancho Cordova community efforts to provide food assistance through local distribution centers and encourages donations to manage increased demand.

Nurses at Tenet Healthcare in California plan a one-day strike over patient care and staffing concerns, despite ongoing negotiations since February. They demand improved working conditions, including safe staffing levels and break coverage.

Jesuit High School in Sacramento received a $1 million donation for transitioning to a co-divisional model starting in fall 2027, allowing female students to enroll for the first time since 1963.

Folsom Fire Department restructures operations, removing one fire engine and reshuffling staff to save $1 million annually and adapt to community risks and call volumes.