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From Citrus Heights Sentinel...
Mesa Verde High School Breaks Ground on New Stadium
Hundreds of Mesa Verde High School students, alumni and staff gathered Aug. 30, along with several Citrus Heights City Council members and school district board members, for the ground-breaking ceremony.
From The Natomas Buzz...
Sacramento’s First Pump Track Opens in Natomas
The city of Sacramento opened its first pump track and bike playground this week in Natomas. Vice Mayor Angelique Ashby was present for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new amenity is located at Regency Park.
From Sierra Sun...
Vail Resorts Announces Opening Dates for Tahoe Ski Areas
Vail Resorts has targeted opening dates for Lake Tahoe ski areas. Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California plan to open Nov. 18, with Kirkwood Mountain Resort targeting Dec. 2. This winter is the 50th anniversary of operations at Northstar and Kirkwood.
From Auburn Journal...
Folsom's Frick is 'Grand' as he Prepares for Folsom Pro Rodeo
Well known for his quick-witted commentary as an emcee and his Uncle Sam outfit, Adam Frick takes on a new role as the 2022 Grand Marshal when the event returns July 1, 2 and 3.
From CapRadio...
Steinberg Announces $50 Million Sports Complex in South Sac
Sacramento could get a new $50 million youth sports complex in Meadowview, Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced Wednesday morning during his youth-focused State of the City address.
Folsom Resident Wins Big Bass Tournament
Luke Johns, 22, of Folsom, won the prestigious Wild West Bass Trail Apex Spartan 580 on the Columbia River in Oregon on May 20.
Hangtown Motocross One Week Away
No race is like it in California; the 53rd annual Carson City Motorsports Hangtown Motocross Classic is back at Prairie City State Recreation Park near Placerville from June 2 to June 4, with the pros racing on Saturday.
Massive Pickleball Complex Coming to Roseville
The Johnson Ranch Sports Club is set to open the largest pickleball facility in Northern California, a 24-court complex that will be established by converting existing tennis courts.
Lake Tahoe: Home to Breathtaking Golf Courses
There are dozens of golf courses around the Lake Tahoe basin that offer breathtaking views and challenging play. Avid golfers and pros weigh in on their favorite holes, whether it be best views, unique features or fun game play.
From KCRA NBC 3...
New Water Park Now Open in Natomas
The Natomas neighborhood now has a new water park and community center, after the grand opening event for the North Natomas Aquatic Complex. Amenities include a community center, water slides, a kids’ splash zone and several pools.
From Rio Linda Messenger...
Rio Linda Elverta Recreation & Parks Announces Board Vacancy
The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District has announced a vacancy on its board of directors. The board is looking to appoint a new director who will serve until Dec. 1 unless elected to a two-year term in the November general election.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Inside Sacramento Republic FC’s $100 Million Downtown Stadium Plan
The owners of Sacramento Republic FC are in the advanced planning stages of building a soccer stadium in the downtown Railyards that would anchor a new housing and entertainment district.
Fans Say Goodbye to Arco Arena in Natomas
The Sacramento Kings fans said one last goodbye to the “old barn” in Natomas. Thousands of people attended “Farewell to Arco Arena,” which is expected to be demolished in the coming months to make way for new development.
Sierra-at-Tahoe Plans to Open for One Weekend
Sierra-at-Tahoe has announced plans to open for one weekend only, April 9-10, to celebrate 75 years of “history, cherished memories, good times and … tough times too.”
From ...
Elk Grove Agrees on $4.1M Aquatics Center Lawsuit Settlement
During the Elk Grove City Council meeting on Feb. 23, City Manager Jason Behrmann announced that litigation over concrete work at the city’s aquatic center was settled.
Sacramento Kings Invite Fans to Arco Arena for Final Goodbye
The Sacramento Kings want to bring fans back to the Arco Arena one last time before the building is demolished. The basketball team will hold a free farewell event on March 19.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
Videographer Seeks to Bring More Diversity to Snowboarding
Luis Medearis went from never having been on a snowboard to becoming a successful snowboard videographer living in Kings Beach. One of the few Black videographers in the industry, he’s hoping to use his success to inspire Black youth.
From Sacramento News & Review...
Study Argues Global Warming Will Nix Tahoe as Olympic Venue
A new climate change analysis concludes that the Lake Tahoe area is already too warm to risk hosting the Winter Olympic Games. But others aren’t ready to give up. Jon Killoran, CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Winter Games Coalition, says the study is “another piece that would be taken into account. ... [I]t’s a matter of what people do about what those ramifications are, to either mitigate them or not.”
South Lake Tahoe’s Torlo Caters to Female Snowboarders
Former competitive snowboarder Carissa Bisnar quit her job overseeing the leadership department at Heavenly and Kirkwood mountain resorts because she wanted to figure out how to build and manufacture a snowboard designed for women’s biometrics.
From Silicon Valley Business Journal...
Golden 1 Center in Top 10 Venues for Ticket Sales
Golden 1 Center has been named a top-rated venue globally for its high number of ticket sales throughout 2021.
Sacramento Hosts Annual CIM
The 38th annual California International Marathon kicked off this past weekend after a year-long hiatus due to COVID.
From The Sacramento Observer...
South Sacramento Receives New Basketball Court
In partnership with the Sacramento Kings and Kaiser Permanente, Meadowview is now enjoying a brand-new basketball court at LeVar Burton Park.
The History of the First Chairlift
In the 1930s, California got its first chairlift. Only the second in the country, it kicked off a nationwide boost of interest in alpine skiing.
Loomis Skater Makes Her Disney on Ice Debut
Haylie Ferreira, a 23-year-old skater who is from Loomis and trained at Skatetown in Roseville, made her debut in Disney on Ice this fall. She is skating the role of Ariel from “The Little Mermaid.”
From ABC 10...
Ironman Race Canceled in Sacramento
With little warning, more than 3,000 athletes who had traveled from all over to Sacramento received word that the storm was canceling the Oct. 24 Ironman competition.
Ironman Athletes Coming to Sacramento
The 2021 Ironman competition is debuting in Sacramento. Starting on Oct. 21, 3,500 male athletes will compete in the area, with a shot at a $50,000 prize and a chance to go on to the national competition.
Folsom Lacrosse Association Welcoming New Recruits
The Folsom Lacrosse Association is accepting new registrations for its upcoming spring season, and hopes to exceed its current record of 200 players on 14 teams. The pandemic greatly impacted the association the past two seasons, and participants look forward to a more normal experience this coming year.
Sacramento Kings Sell Ownership Stake to Arctos Sports Partners
Kings owner and chairman Vivek Ranadivé and Arctos Sports Partners bought the shares of former owners Mark Friedman, Brad Jenkins, Mark Mastrov, Andy Miller and Kevin Nagle, the Kings said on Sept. 24.
Sacramento High Has a Great Football Team With Inferior Facilities
Sacramento High has a winning football team, but their football field is notably lackluster. So much so that the football coach has to remind the opposing teams to bring lawn chairs.
Webber, Adelman, Griffith Show Sacramento Love in Hall of Fame Speeches
A Monarch and two new Kings were immortalized among the game’s all-time greats Saturday when the Class of 2021 was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.
Sacramento Kings Announce New Color Analyst
Longtime Sacramento Kings TV personality Kayte Christensen-Hunter will work as the team’s color analyst this season.
From CBS 13...
Several High School Football Games Canceled
Several high school football teams in the Sacramento region have canceled their games due to smoke from the wildfires and COVID outbreaks.
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