Sacramento's leaf season collection starts on Nov 3rd, offering special waste pickup with a "claw" tractor. Residents are reminded to use green bins before then and can use free junk pickup or dump coupons as alternatives.

The Lodi Grape Festival in Northern California features wine tastings, food, rides, and music, drawing families and wine lovers to celebrate local heritage and vineyards.

Community protests in Sacramento over the reassignment of teacher Jeanine Rupert after she removed carpet revealing asbestos, leading to her transfer from Phoebe Hearst Elementary School.

Davis invites high school students to join the Teen Leadership Council for civic engagement and leadership development, with meetings starting in September.

Sacramento's IMT released a report detailing its actions in addressing homelessness, including handling 2,123 cases and connecting 75 people to resources.

The City of Davis announces a City Council meeting to discuss homelessness and urges public review of relevant documents prior to the session for informed feedback.

Citrus Heights gears up for its inaugural Citrus Nights event featuring live music by Apple Z, various food trucks, and a Beer & Wine Garden on September 19 at Van Maren Park.

Over 600 Northern California Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers held a one-day strike regarding staffing and worker conditions amidst ongoing contract negotiations.

Sacramento's 916 Day seeks volunteers for park clean-ups in September, hosted by the YPCE, including mulching and painting, with no experience required.

Sacramento's report on homelessness shows 657 calls to 311, 1,864 new cases, 2,002 closed cases, and significant trash cleanup, reflecting the city's ongoing efforts to address the issue.

Sacramento's "EveryDay Creative" program is accepting applications to support local creative entrepreneurs with mentorship and business skills training.

Yolo County seeks input from organizations on improving animal services through an RFI, covering areas like shelter management and veterinary services.

Rancho Cordova's Animal Services Assistance Program helped a family with their dog Bentley's health, encouraging others to seek support for pet issues.