A Yuba City gambler turned a $5 blackjack side bet into a $587,317 progressive jackpot at Hard Rock's Wheatland casino over the weekend.

Mama’s Makin’ Bacon returns to Memorial Auditorium next Sunday, bringing drag, burlesque and auctions to raise funds for the Sacramento LGBT Community Center.

A Thunder Valley guest hit a $243,419 progressive Buffalo jackpot on Feb. 8, adding to the resort’s run of six‑figure payouts. The winner remains anonymous.

A Sky River Casino guest hit a record $700K BSX Triple Diamond progressive jackpot in Elk Grove. The win comes as the property expands its floor and facilities.

A Thunder Valley guest turned a $50 wager on a $2 Dragon Link slot into a $104,436 progressive jackpot at the Lincoln resort on Saturday night.

A gambler won a $136,158 progressive slot jackpot at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln early Tuesday, the resort said.

A Modesto guest turned a $40 bet into a $552,460 progressive jackpot at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove on Saturday, hitting the pirate-themed Dollar Storm slot.

A $5 progressive bet at Hard Rock Sacramento paid $290,112 after a royal flush on the flop, the casino and local media say.

A guest won a $118,428 jackpot at Thunder Valley Casino on Christmas, amid a series of high-value wins at the casino, including over $200,000 payouts on Buffalo Link.

The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink offers three free skating days and additional activities, with regular rates outside these hours. It welcomes all ages until January 19.

A Powerball ticket worth over $700k was sold in Salinas, CA, while the jackpot reaches $1.25 billion. Another lucky ticket in Sacramento won nearly $2 million recently. Winners are urged to play responsibly.

Sacramento is confirmed to host the X Games from June 26-28, 2026, at Cal Expo, introducing a new X Games League. The event will feature over 100 athletes and music acts and is projected to occur annually for at least three years.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 20th California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport on Oct. 10–11, 2026, a special edition tied to the nation’s 250th birthday.