West Sacramento's Westacre Park is set for a major upgrade including new skate park, pump track, splash pad, climbing wall, and modernized facilities, with construction starting in March and aiming for a May 2026 completion.

San Francisco is developing an ADA accessible trail at Sutter’s Landing Regional Park and seeking community feedback for the project, which also includes a boat launch and educational signs.

Placer County Board of Supervisors approves a conservation easement to protect 279-acre Vista Ranch, part of a larger effort by the county to preserve natural landscapes.

Placer County in Roseville uses raptor perches to control the vole population, which has been damaging irrigation lines. The eco-friendly strategy reduces complaints and avoids chemicals.

A UC Davis study reports squirrels in Northern California preying on voles, indicating a shift to carnivorous behavior, which challenges their image as mere nut gatherers.

Sacramento's YPCE is seeking community input on the design for Sutter’s Landing Regional Park during a meeting on December 12 at the Clunie Community Center Auditorium.

Placer County approved a $724,575 contract to expand trails at Hidden Falls Regional Park, connecting it to Big Hill Preserve with new trails and bridges. Construction begins this winter with completion expected by fall 2025.

Toad Hollow Dog Park in Davis has reopened after a temporary closure due to rainwater flooding, with the city advising visitors to beware of residual mud.

Over 400 volunteers planted 215 trees along Sacramento Northern Parkway as part of the city's Equitable Urban Forest project, funded by a USDA Urban and Community Forestry grant.

Toad Hollow Dog Park in Davis is closed due to flooding from rainy weather, with the city planning to re-evaluate the park's condition on November 22, 2024.

California State Parks set a 5 mph speed limit on Folsom Lake due to low water levels, impacting boaters and ramp access.

The City of Davis and the California Conservation Corps are conducting vegetation management along North Putah Creek to reduce wildfire risks from November 5-7 and 12-14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Invasive golden mussels found in the Port of Stockton pose a threat to California's marine ecosystems, with officials urging public prevention measures.