Kennedy Webber By Kennedy Webber, 8 years old, Barrett Ranch Elementary (Plenty has been written and said about the good work that Konnected Clothing Co. and its founder, Tommy Hall, do throughout the year, including their charitable and generous annual back-to-school backpack giveaway. I wasn’t able to attend this time around, so this year, I […]
Due to high daytime temperatures today and for parts of this week, the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance has opened the offices and hours listed below to serve as Cooling Centers for the community both today and Thursday – Sunday. All community members are welcome. Protective facial coverings are required and will be provided […]
Since 2002, 7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience store operator, has been celebrating its birthday on July 11 (I’m not afraid to admit that it took me a while to figure out the whole 7/11 thing) by offering free Slurpee drinks to customers throughout the country. But the chain is stepping it up this year, thanking […]
The District Attorney’s Office invites students to job shadow professionals from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Crime Lab. Meet Criminalists that are experts in the various fields of forensic science. The program is being offered virtually. Enrollment is open to current Sacramento County high school students (incoming 9th – 12th graders). Learn the importance of […]
Step back in time for the annual “Farm and Tractor Days,” hosted by two nonprofit organizations: Rio Linda/Elverta Historical Society and Branch 13, Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association. Experience vintage tractors and engines, farm animals, hayrides, draft horse pulling demonstrations, tractor parades, museum tours, swap meet, local vendors, great food, and more all […]
A spectacular lineup of top country music artists has been announced for GoldenSky Country Music Festival on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA. Headliners Tim McGraw (Saturday) and Sam Hunt (Sunday) lead the all-star lineup which will also feature Brothers Osborne, Midland, Carly Pearce, Parmalee, Michael Ray, Diamond Rio, Brian Kelley, Lindsay Ell and many more. Passes for GoldenSky Festival go on sale at 10:00 […]
Sacramento County Economic Development and the Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) are partnering with the City of Sacramento’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development, and Sacramento State’s Carlsen Center to host “BizX, Minding Your Business & The Future of Technology” on Tuesday, May 3. This event is one of several events during Capital Region Small Business Week, May 2 – 7, 2022. […]
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce that 21 of its 22 state fish hatcheries will reopen to the public on Thursday, April 7. The facilities have been closed to visitors for nearly two years during the Covid-19 pandemic, although hatchery operations and stocking efforts continued without significant interruption. Kern River […]
Following the massive success of Aftershock–the Highest Grossing Rock Festival in the United States–producers Danny Wimmer Presents are excited to introduce a brand-new country music festival experience for the West Coast. GoldenSky Country Music Festival debuts Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA and is held the weekend directly after Aftershock. “GoldenSky is a great addition to our creative economy and will help […]
It’s less than 24 hours away now, and we’re all very excited to have this amazing small-town Christmas holiday celebration back for 2021. Let’s get started with ALL the events planned for tomorrow, December 11th 2021: From 8am to 11:30am, the Rio Linda Elverta Chamber of Commerce hosts Breakfast with Santa at the Community Center, […]
