Sacramento County Local News: Sports

Much like they are preparing for holiday guests and hearty meals, those in the Folsom community are gearing up for the annual Folsom Turkey Trot, a local Thanksgiving tradition. This year's event promises to be as exciting as ever, with the return of the 5K and 10K Run/Walk and the Family Fun Run once again.

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

At the Oct. 16 meeting, the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors considered possible actions to improve safety at the disc golf course that opened at Miller Park in 2020.

Sacramento State announced results of a feasibility study evaluating the potential for its intercollegiate athletics program to take the next step in its growth and development.

The Leadership Folsom Class of 2024 hosted a charity pickleball tournament dubbed "Pickle For A Purpose" on May 19 at LifeTime Fitness to benefit a picnic area refresh at Cummings Family Park and Jake’s Journey Home.

The local Capital Crew Youth Rowing Club has just returned from the spring racing season opener at the San Diego Crew Classic (SDCC). 

As Republic FC continues its 2024 season, the club and El Dorado Hills Soccer Club are partnering to advance player development at various levels of youth soccer.

With the first game of the season coming up, the Sacramento River Cats, proud Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced that manager Dave Brundage returns.

To extend his study in high school advanced placement classes to his love of golf, El Dorado Hills student Zachary Nicholson has created a free, easy, and brief opportunity for golfers to be a part of a global event.

As Oak Ridge High School alumnus Lonni Alameda gears up for another season, she still recalls her time growing up in El Dorado Hills.

Fears that pop superstar will encourage her “Swifties” to vote for Joe Biden has Trump fans declaring “Holy War.”