Roseville High School celebrates the second bloom of its corpse flower, achieving a rare horticultural milestone with proper care from the Think Green Club.

Peppermint Patty at the Sacramento Zoo gave birth to five pups; keepers say the babies and mom are healthy and already visible at the capybara habitat.

Visitors near California’s State Capitol are recoiling from an overpowering odor blamed on two aging trees. The city fenced them off as crews scrape away the pungent fruit behind perhaps the season’s strangest cleanup.

A coalition of farmers, water managers and conservation groups is flooding harvested rice fields to create food‑rich habitat that helps juvenile Chinook and migrating birds in the Sacramento Valley.

Thelma Park opens in South Natomas, featuring a playground, picnic areas, and shade, showcasing the city's commitment to turning vacant lots into community spaces.

Folsom's Parks & Recreation department is set to unveil the final design for Kids Play/Castle Park, celebrating the culmination of a collaborative design process with the local community.

The Sacramento Zoo announced the death of Serai, a clouded leopard, who faced significant health issues before being euthanized due to a severe leg wound.

Lodi's Legion Park might see the removal of nearly 30 trees posing risks, but Tree Lodi plans replanting. Locals worry about wildlife like owls, but mitigation efforts are promised. The city council will discuss the proposal.

Learn about Bald Eagles at Lake Natoma from Kathy Kayner at the “Get Outdoors” event on Sept. 23 in Folsom, with details on their life cycle and survival. Registration required, $7 fee.

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors announced the Annual Coast and Creek Cleanup Day on September 20, focusing on environmental protection and community involvement.

Placer County officials will start a cleanup at the former Lincoln Gun Range and Titan missile silo in mid-September to address lead contamination, aiming to make the land suitable for residential use.

Victory Park Pool in Stockton reopens after 12 years, renovated with Measure M and state funds, offering residents relief from heat and a place for community gathering.

Placer County allocates $1.6 million for the French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health on 22,000 acres.