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Christmas Light Contest is Back

RIO LINDA, CA (MPG) – Mark your calendars! It’s already that time again. Rio Linda’s Christmas Light Contest is back, with registration required by Dec. 6 to participle. The chamber-sponsored contest is a longstanding tradition of Rio Linda and is open to both homes and businesses in the community.

Rio Linda, CA · 3d

Times of San Diego

Opinion: Diwali offers a shared celebration across political divides

While looking through Diwali greetings this year, I was struck by the range of people celebrating. President Donald Trump lit a diya at the White House. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared a video featuring rangoli and lamps. In Sacramento, community members gathered at California’s Capitol. Here in San Diego, Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe wished people a happy Diwali on social media.

San Diego, CA · 3d

hoodline.com

Midtown Sacramento Cat Named Balou Wins Mayor Race Against 15 Rivals

A scruffy community cat named Balou has a new title to go with his usual rounds of porches and kibble bowls: mayor. The 9-year-old cat, believed to have French Chartreux background, was elected ceremonial mayor of the Marshall School and New Era Park neighborhoods in Sacramento this September, beating out 15 other feline candidates for a one-year term.

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Dates And Presales Announced For 2027 'Aftershock' Festival

The dates have been set for the 2027 edition of the annual ‘Aftershock‘ festival. Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA will of course once again play host that event, with next year’s fest to run September 30th to October 03rd. A presale will be going up this Monday, November 16th at 12:00pm PST for 4-day general admission, VIP and Capital Club passes. A subscriber presale will begin this Friday, November 13th at 12:00pm PST. Signups are available at aftershockfestival.com.

The Sacramento Bee

Where to celebrate Veterans Day in the Sacramento area on Wednesday

This year’s Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11 marks America’s 250th birthday: 250 years of service for the U.S. Armed Forces. Here’s where to find free community gatherings, parades, ceremonies and other events in honor of Veterans Day across the Sacramento region. Capital region At the California State Capitol West Steps, a Veterans Day ceremony will start at 9 a.m., followed by a parade at 11 a.m. The event will also feature a car show, appearances by the JROTC and Scouts of America, and veteran and community booths. Address: 1315 10th St., Sacramento More info: https://veteransofcalifornia.com/events/veterans-day-parade-sacramento-2026 . Mather In Mather, the Sacramento VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. featuring guest speakers, patriotic music, Cordova High School JROTC cadets, and community resource and information booths. Address: Sacramento VA Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way (Building 650), Mather More info: https://www.va.gov/northern-california-health-care/events/92902/ . West Sacramento In West Sacramento, the Veterans Day Parade will start at 11 a.m., followed by the annual Heroes Luncheon, featuring food, live music, raffles and bingo. Address: 1100 Clarendon Street to West Acre Road, ending at Park Boulevard & Stone Boulevard More info: https://westsacvfw.com/veterans-day-parade . Carmichael In Carmichael, the Kiwanis Club

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Destroyed, but never forgotten. New exhibit sheds light on the legacy of Sacramento’s Japantown

For decades, Sacramento was home to the fourth-largest Japantown in the country, a thriving neighborhood that sat along 3rd, 5th, L and O Streets. But during World War II, its residents were taken away to incarceration camps for the duration of the conflict. And after the war’s end, Japantown was...

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PG&E confirms 1,500 miles of underground power lines installed since 2021

NORTHSTATE, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) announced on Tuesday that 1,500 miles of underground power lines have been installed since launching its undergrounding program in 2021. According to PG&E data, underground lines permanently reduce wildfire ignition risk by about 98%, and customers served by underground lines experience...

California · 2d

CBS Sacramento

Sacramento County parking rates set to increase in January

Parking in Downtown Sacramento is about to get more expensive, with Sacramento County approving a double-digit rate increase at its public parking garage on 7th and H streets. But the higher rates won't apply to everyone.

Sacramento County, CA · 3d

News & Review

Sacramento Poor People's Campaign seeks 25% affordable housing in Railyards deal

On behalf of the Sacramento Poor People’s Campaign (Sac PPC), we would like to provide the following public comments:. Sacramento deserves better than the current Railyards deal, which prioritizes profits over people. Please do not vote on any subsidy for Railyards developers on November 10th or until there is a fair community benefits agreement with more affordable housing, an anti-displacement fund, a neighborhood grocery store, and good jobs.

The Sacramento Bee

County office of education rejects Sacramento City Unified's revised budget

Sacramento City Unified’s fiscal overseer has disapproved the district’s revised budget, citing a “significant” projected negative year-end fund balance and the district’s failure to provide enough information to assess its cash flow and ability to meet financial obligations. The decision, made Friday, came weeks after the Sacramento County Office of Education disapproved the district’s original budget adopted in June and less than a day after the district signaled it would pursue a state budget review committee to review its revised budget. The disapproval could trigger a budget review by a three-member committee selected by the SCUSD board from a state-provided list, unless the district receives a waiver. The committee, if formed, will recommend whether the budget should be approved or disapproved. In a letter to SCUSD Superintendent Cancy McArn, SCOE Superintendent Jacqueline White cited several concerns, including the district’s projected negative unrestricted balance of $166.3 million by year’s end, uncertainty over which budget solutions were reflected and missing financial projections. “This lack of clarity on what solutions are included or not included in the revised budget documents makes it difficult to accurately measure the insolvency risk and timing,” White wrote in the letter reviewed by The Sacramento Bee. Disputed path

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Upcoming Veterans Day events in Citrus Heights

Sentinel staff report— Each year organizations in the city host annual Veterans Day events to celebrate and honor veterans for their service and sacrifice during the national holiday. Below is a list of events taking place Nov. 11, 2026. Veterans Day Ceremony: This year’s annual Veterans Day ceremony at...

Citrus Heights, CA · 3d

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Sacramento: Becerra, Legislative Leaders Put Affordability First, but Details Remain Open

Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra met privately with Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) on Nov. 5 before the three appeared together at a news conference at the State Capitol. Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra met privately with Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón (D-Santa...

California · 2d

rolling out

657,000 alerts, one violent jolt: Inside the Mendocino quake

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Mendocino County in Northern California early on a Wednesday morning in June, knocking out power to thousands and sending items off shelves in stores and homes. Officials reported some injuries but no deaths. A follow-up explainer published today looks at why the alert system reached so many people.

Mendocino County, CA · 6d

The Sacramento Bee

Ride the red, white and blue as West Sacramento's River Fox honors nation's birth

All aboard the red, white and blue. A new patriotic-themed excursion train made its West Sacramento debut to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the 200th anniversary of American rail travel. The River Fox Train debuted a new look with a custom-wrapped locomotive featuring imagery of local iconic landmarks such as the Sacramento skyline and Tower Bridge, along with American flag branding. “With 2027 marking 200 years of American railroading, this locomotive is also a tribute to the industry that transformed this country,” said Alicia Carpenter, Assistant General Manager of the River Fox Train in a news release. “We wanted to create something that reflects the pride we have in our country while also highlighting the beauty, history, and spirit of California’s Sacramento Capital Region.” Rail travel dates back to 1827, and the River Fox’s own line, built in 1911, once connected agricultural communities in the Sacramento Valley. Riders can catch see the artwork throughout 2027 and during upcoming excursions, including the Magical Christmas Train , New Year’s Eve Express and Lunar New Year Train . Website : www.riverfoxtrain.com Phone : 800-866-1690

West Sacramento, CA · 5d

SFGate

Solano Co.: Sheriff's Office Debuts 3 New Dogs In Expansion Of K-9 Unit

The Solano County Sheriff' Office welcomed three new dogs to its K-9 unit this month. The dogs were acquired through a donation from the Syar Foundation, a local, nonprofit grantmaking foundation. The foundation is named for C.M. "Tony" Syar, who founded the local construction materials company Syar Industries, and his wife, B.M. "Boots" Syar.

Solano County, CA · 4d

americas-engineers.com

Flood Risk Management & Emergency Response: USACE Sacramento District Engineers Deploy Across Three Western States Under Public Law 84-99

Editor’s Note: The following is from USACE Sacramento District, curated by America’s Engineers for general public, commercial contractor, and industry visibility. The original article can be found at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers news repository. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District teams deployed to three states...

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FOX40

Seasonal controlled burn projects ramping up in California

(FOX40.COM) — Smoke may be visible in several areas of Northern California as weather conditions allow for safe prescribed burning this week and into the winter. FOX40 visited one such project Monday in the Sierra County community of Calpine, about 30 miles north of Truckee, where the U.S. Forest Service was burning about 130 acres of […]

California · 3d

The Sacramento Bee

Death row clemency, Matsui-Vang congressional race: What Sacramento talked about Nov. 2-8

Sacramento readers had plenty on their minds last week. From Nov. 2-8, these are the stories on sacbee.com that drew the most comments — a snapshot of what the community had to say about election night, a historic clemency decision and the future of the 7th Congressional District. Newsom moves to spare all 548 on California’s death row Gov. Gavin Newsom notified the California Supreme Court he intends to commute the sentences of the 548 people on California’s death row to life without parole — what advocates describe as the largest single act of clemency in U.S. history. “I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us,” Newsom wrote in a letter first reported by The Sacramento Bee . »» Read the story, see the comments Prosecutors and victims’ families split sharply The move drew polarized reactions. Former Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schubert said she plans to sue to block it. Former Los Angeles DA Gil Garcetti, who once pursued capital punishment, now backs Newsom: “There is nothing to show that the death penalty is a deterrent.” Sandy Friend, mother of