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The Making of a Transformational Moment and a New Era
SACRAMENTO STATE DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS
Sacramento State Athletics has spent the last decade becoming a department that doesn’t just participate, but pushes. Across the board, the Hornets have built momentum through winning, upgrading and reimagining what their future can look like, and the result is a program that now feels larger, louder and far more ambitious than it did even a few years ago.
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From Commuter Corridor to Thriving Community Space
DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO PARTNERSHIP
Downtown Sacramento moves in pulses. Mornings fill the sidewalks around Capitol Mall with state workers and commuters, coffee in hand, heading somewhere else by late afternoon. By evening, the energy thins out, leaving behind wide streets that feel like they are waiting for something.
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WESTFIELD GALLERIA ROSEVILLE
UNVEILS THE TRAILS REDEVELOPMENT
Westfield Galleria at Roseville, the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the Sacramento region, announces The Trails at Roseville, a transformative renovation of its western promenade. Set to redefine outdoor retail and dining in the Greater Sacramento area, the project began construction in May.
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TWENTY YEARS LATER: A BANK THAT GREW WITH ITS COMMUNITY
RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK
River Valley Community Bank just celebrated its 20th year in business — a milestone in and of itself — and they are doing it with a model that feels increasingly rare in modern finance. In an industry driven by scale and automation, the bank has built its identity around something less quantifiable but more enduring: human connection.
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CELEBRATE 175 YEARS WITH PLACER COUNTY
PLACER COUNTY
Placer County is celebrating 175 years, and there’s no better way to mark the occasion than by exploring everything the region has to offer. This summer, rediscover what makes Placer County an international tourism destination. Whether you’re visiting from across the globe or just across county lines, there’s always something new to experience.
America’s Most Spectacular Train Ride Goes to Sacramento
The California Zephyr crosses the Rockies, deserts and Sierra Nevada on one of the world's great rail journeys
Amtrak’s 2,438-mile California Zephyr route is one of the
greatest train journeys in North America — and for Capital
Region residents, it can begin or end right in downtown
Sacramento.
The Hidden History Behind Sacramento’s Most Controversial Gold Rush Place Name
Historians are trying to keep the story of Black gold miners in Folsom alive
Most visitors come for the water. Few realize they’re standing on the site of a forgotten Gold Rush town built by Black miners.
A Local’s Guide to Eating Your Way Along Interstate 80
Where to find burgers, tacos, pie, farmers market produce and more between Sacramento and Tahoe
There are dozens of businesses serving the steady stream of
people traveling between the Sacramento Valley and Tahoe every
day. Many travelers settle for whatever fast-food chain shows up
just off an exit, but there are better alternatives.
Chefs for the 2026 Tower Bridge Dinner Announced
Plus more updates on flagship Sacramento events from Visit Sacramento’s State of Tourism luncheon
The chefs for the annual Tower Bridge Dinner have been announced,
but this year, there are just four instead of the usual five —
and they have an international flair.
The Forgotten Mount Rainier Rescue That Changed America
An 1898 rescue linked a photographer to two men who would help define conservation in the United States
Most visitors come for the wildflowers and mountain views. Few know the story of the lost Marines, the famous photographer and the chance encounter that changed history.