The Golden State Valkyries are your 2026 WNBA Champions after a 68–63 Game 7 victory over Atlanta. Congratulations to the team, and congratulations to Gabby Williams, Finals MVP.
Advancing the well-being of Black youth and communities through healing, education, advocacy, leadership development, research, community organizing, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
How We Create Impact
Youth Leadership · Mental Health & Healing · Social Justice Education · Entrepreneurship & Workforce Development · Community Organizing · Research & Advocacy
916-801-32202251 Florin Rd, Suite 203, Sacramento, CA 95822
Explore practical ways to use AI to grow your business, hear an industry panel, and connect with local businesses at a networking marketplace. Presented by California Capital Women’s Business Center and powered by Verizon. Space is limited; register in advance.
Source: Sacramento Tree Foundation · Checked Sept. 27, 2026
Sacramento region · Outdoors
Protect Our Parkway
Help care for the American River Parkway through cleanups, habitat work, trail maintenance and special events. Choose individual or group opportunities.
Source: City of Sacramento · Checked Sept. 27, 2026
Earn while you learn · California
Find an Apprenticeship
Search registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs by trade and location. Contact the program sponsor for openings and entry requirements.
Source: California Division of Apprenticeship Standards · Checked Sept. 27, 2026
Paid service and training · Eligibility applies
California Conservation Corps
Young adults can gain paid hands-on experience protecting natural resources and responding to emergencies. Check age, residency and other requirements before applying.
Source: California Conservation Corps · Checked Sept. 27, 2026
Career training · California adults
Calbright College
Explore flexible online certificate programs for in-demand work. Tuition and fees are currently free for eligible adult Californians; enrollment is required.
Source: Calbright College · Checked Sept. 27, 2026
Creative work · Statewide
Creative Opportunities
Browse artist calls, jobs, internships, grants and workshops in the California Arts Council opportunities directory. Read each listing's own terms and deadline.
Source: California Arts Council · Checked Sept. 27, 2026
Guerneville · Russian River
Dawn Ranch Escape
Explore the resort's current stay packages by the Russian River, including dining and longer-stay options. Rates and availability depend on your travel dates.
Explore California trips by rail and the route's current discounts, including qualifying companion fares. Check the offer rules for your party and travel date.
LearnFree covers documents, spreadsheets, formatting, formulas and charts in its Foundations series. Choose the skill you need and begin with a lesson.
Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau · Checked Sept. 27, 2026
Free videos · Sacramento gardens
Grow Something at Home
Watch UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County demonstrate fruit trees, herbs, composting and other garden skills. Select a video and learn right away.
Jambalaya Wellness Festival & Community Celebration
November 14, 2026 · 11 AM–4 PM
Florin Square · 2251 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95822
Enjoy live music from Larriah Jackson, Pickles and Chips, and Thurman “T.C.” Conner’s Motown and Michael Jackson tribute, plus wellness and community resources, food vendors, merchandise, and a beer and wine garden. This is the music, wellness, and community celebration portion of the same Jambalaya Festival featured in our separate Cajun Cook-Off entry.
Free general admission · VIP tickets $25 · Corporate tables available
Florin Square · 2251 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95822
Celebrate Louisiana flavors at the Battle for the Golden Spoon Cajun Cook-Off with celebrity judges, food vendors, live entertainment, a fashion show, car show, art exhibit, kids zone, and community acknowledgment. This is a separate activity spotlight within the same Jambalaya Festival as our Wellness Festival listing; both take place together at Florin Square.
Free general admission · VIP tickets $25 · Corporate tables available
Celebrate living California Native basketry traditions at the State Indian Museum. The official museum calendar confirms the November 14 event. Museum hours are 10 AM–5 PM; a separate event end time has not been confirmed. Check the museum’s event link or call before visiting.
Museum admission: adults $5 · youth $3 · ages 5 and under free
Hosted by California State Parks / State Indian Museum.
GSUL Empowerment Center · 3725 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento
Build computer confidence and learn to protect your personal information online. This eight-hour program welcomes youth and adults at all skill levels. The organizer lists sessions November 9, 16, 23, and 30, 10 AM–noon. Register for the cohort and confirm attendance requirements; later sessions are part of the series.
Free · Register for the eight-hour program
Hosted by The Genesis Community Foundation, hosted at Greater Sacramento Urban League.
Veterans Day: Free California State Parks Admission
November 11, 2026 · Destination hours vary
145 participating California state parks and museums
California State Parks invites U.S. military veterans and their families to enjoy free admission at 145 participating parks on Veterans Day. Active-duty and reserve personnel are included. Bring valid military identification or proof of discharge other than dishonorable or bad conduct. Participating destinations include the California State Railroad Museum. Check the participating-park list, admission terms, and destination hours before going.
Free qualifying admission on Veterans Day · Bring military ID or qualifying discharge documentation
GSUL Youth & Families Center · 2331 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento
Spend an evening painting and connecting with the community while enjoying apple cider at the Greater Sacramento Urban League Youth & Families Center. Contact the host for age eligibility, admission, and participation details.
Price and age limits are not stated on the official event page; contact the host
Hosted by Greater Sacramento Urban League / allcove Sacramento.
GSUL Empowerment Center · 3725 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento
Drop in for health screenings, educational materials, and community health resources from local providers. Greater Sacramento Urban League hosts this clinic every third Wednesday at its Empowerment Center in Del Paso Heights.
GSUL Youth & Families Center · 2331 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento
A supportive space for youth ages 13 and up to have real conversations, practice self-care, build self-esteem, and grow with purpose alongside peers and mentors. Hosted by Greater Sacramento Urban League every third Wednesday at its Youth & Families Center.
Explore the contributions of Black Californians through a self-guided museum experience about resilience, activism, democracy and community. Visitors follow the tour map at their own pace.
An immersive anatomy exhibition featuring carefully preserved real human specimens. Explore the systems that make up the human body through educational displays presented in English and Spanish.
E-40, Too $hort, SOBxRBE, Mike Sherm, Kamaiyah, Stunna Girl, Mistah F.A.B. and more share the bill for a West Coast hip-hop festival. Tickets required; prices vary.
Jerry Seinfeld brings his stand-up show to Stockton. General ticket sales opened October 23 at 10 AM; the presale ended October 22. Check the venue for ticket availability and prices.
Your throwback soundtrack just became a night out.
Big Block Party ’26
November 7, 2026 · 7 PM
The Venue at Thunder Valley · Lincoln
An evening of R&B and hip-hop featuring SWV, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Chingy, Digital Underground, and more. Guests must be 21+, or ages 13–20 accompanied at all times by an adult 21+.
Chef and author Melissa King discusses her memoir with Benjy Egel. A complimentary book is offered while supplies last, with signing after the conversation. The event is currently full; check the library page for status changes.
Ken Chenault Live: Inside the Mind of a Legendary Leader
November 13, 2026 · 6–8 PM
Guild Theater · Sacramento
The former American Express chairman and CEO joins a conversation on leadership, courage, and opportunity. Every ticket includes his book Equal to the Task.
Hosted by Nikki The Influencer. Discover deals, fashion, jewelry, accessories, thrift finds, food, and family-friendly entertainment. Vendors and performers welcome.
Co-presented by FSCDC. Sponsored by 97.5 FM KDEE and The Sacramento Observer.
Culture, community, and a story Sacramento should know.
November 7, 2026 · 11 AM–3 PM
Sacramento History Museum · Old Sacramento
Celebrate Sacramento Japantown with entertainment, cultural demonstrations, hands-on activities, vendors, and a kids’ zone. The free street festival welcomes the new Sacramento Japantown: Destroyed by Design exhibition at the Sacramento History Museum.
Discovery Park comes alive with cultural performances, live music, vendors, community resources, and activities for children. HATTAF International’s Sacramento Water Festival celebrates the theme Water Care is Life Care: Water is Life. Enter through Jibboom Street.
Cultural presenters, decorated floats, lowriders, horses, and music fill this downtown celebration of Native American heritage. Bring your people and enjoy the parade. The organizer lists the event window as 10 AM–2 PM; check the official route map before choosing your viewing spot.
Come hungry. Leave with a little more Korea in your day.
November 7, 2026 · 11 AM–5 PM
IYF Sacramento · Rancho Cordova
Explore Korean food, traditional games, hands-on cultural activities, and family-friendly challenges at IYF Sacramento. The organizer offers the first 2,026 online tickets free; check the registration page for remaining availability. Food and some activities cost extra. Parking is free.
First 2,026 online tickets free, subject to availability · Food and some activities extra
Follow your curiosity from one artist’s studio to the next.
November 6–8, 2026 · 10 AM–5 PM; optional encore November 13–15
Self-guided studio tour · Placer County
Make a day of art across Placer County. Visit working studios, meet the makers, see their process, and shop original pieces at your own pace. Admission is free, with no tickets or appointments required. Use the map to choose stops around Roseville, Loomis, Auburn, and beyond; some locations also offer music or demonstrations.
Trade the usual weekend soundtrack for the call of the cranes.
November 7–8, 2026 · 10 AM–4 PM; opening events November 6
Hutchins Street Square · Lodi
Celebrate the migrating sandhill cranes with wildlife talks, workshops, nature-inspired art, conservation exhibits, and guided tours. Festival activities are based at Hutchins Street Square; viewing tours travel to surrounding habitats and farmlands. Festival admission is free, while tour prices vary.
Two rich traditions. One welcoming day in the park.
November 7, 2026 · 10 AM–3 PM
Presidio Tunnel Tops · San Francisco
Celebrate and learn about Latinx and South Asian traditions at Presidio Tunnel Tops. This all-ages gathering brings together live performances, arts and crafts, storytelling, cultural dance, song, and a fire ceremony. Admission is free; registration is available through the organizer.
A whole festival for your coffee obsession? Yes, please.
November 7–8, 2026 · General admission 10 AM–1 PM or 1:30–4:30 PM
Fort Mason Festival Pavilion · San Francisco
Sip your way through Bay Area roasters, discover new favorites, and enjoy live music and coffee conversations at Fort Mason. Tastings from participating coffee vendors are included with admission; food is sold separately. Choose the day and session that match your ticket.
Paid admission · Prices vary by day, session, and availability
A little salt air. A little sparkle. A very good reason to browse.
November 7–8, 2026 · 10 AM–5 PM
The Grove · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Discover more than 60 sea-glass and ocean-art makers at the historic Grove event center at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Browse jewelry and coastal creations, explore collectors’ finds, and support ocean conservation. Admission includes a chance to win a gift basket; food and drinks are available for purchase.
$5 at the door · Kids free · No advance online ticket sales
Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum hosts author Dr. Kevin Waite for The Boundless Biddy Mason, a book signing with Underground Books, and conversation with Chef Monica Graves. Museum admission is separate.
A Golden Girls-themed museum evening with The Creative Space, performances, art activities, desserts and a recipe exchange. Free for members; $25 for nonmembers. Ages 18+.
Explore practical ways to use AI to grow your business, hear an industry panel, and connect with local businesses at a networking marketplace. Presented by California Capital Women’s Business Center and powered by Verizon. Space is limited; register in advance.
A statewide conference for charter school leaders, educators, board members and partners. Nonmembers can register. Standard individual three-day admission: $925 members / $1,025 nonmembers.
A professional conference for senior software engineers, architects and technology leaders, covering AI systems and software engineering. Open paid registration; listed conference price $2,995. Early-bird deadline November 10.
An intimate gathering presented by The Frontal Lobe Hospitality Group under the theme “Where Sacramento’s Harvest Returns.” Eighty seats; no public registration or ticket sale.
Support the Wolfpack JogAthonSchoolwide fundraiser · 7495 29th Street, Sacramento · Event date to be confirmed by the schoolCommunity and business sponsors help fund classrooms, student programs, and enriching experiences. Give online, or contact the school about supporting the event.
Nubian Family Marketplace · Florin SquareEvery first and third Saturday · Noon–6 PM2251 Florin Road, Sacramento · Shop local Black-owned businesses, makers, food and more
Speak Your Language: Google Meet Speech Translation
Announced Oct. 22 · Rolling out by eligible plan
Google Meet · Web and mobile
Gemini-powered speech translation now supports 63 languages, automatically detects the spoken language, and lets each participant choose a preferred translated language. Availability, meeting limits and rollout timing depend on the host’s eligible plan.
Canva’s design-focused image model generates high-resolution images in varied aspect ratios and supports more editable results. Small businesses can explore it for marketing concepts while checking plan limits and commercial-use terms.
Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento hosts San Antonio for NBA Cup action at Golden 1 Center. Make it a Friday-night basketball outing; tickets are required and prices vary by seat and availability.
Morevolved Office, 10640 Mather Boulevard, Suite 130, Mather, CA 95655
A practical, hands-on AI workshop for business owners, managers, and team leaders with Dan Morrison and Jesse Delgado. Work on a real business process, explore AI readiness, and connect over light bites and office tours. No technical background needed.
StartupSac’s final Startup-Tech Connect of 2026 brings founders, small-business owners, technology professionals, creatives and aspiring innovators together for conversation, pizza and meaningful connections.
Source: program administrator · Checked Sept. 28, 2026
Prepare for a future round · Closed
California Nonprofit Security Grant
The prior application window is closed. Eligible nonprofits can review security assessment and application requirements while watching Cal OES for a new announcement. No new round is confirmed.
Source: City of Sacramento · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Sacramento youth resource · Sports, mentorship & family support
Ball-Out Academy
Ball-Out Academy provides safe spaces where young people build confidence, academic skills, leadership and community connections through free basketball, school-based mentoring, family resources and youth-development programs.
Sacramento-area programsVolunteer and family participation available
Moved from NEW This Week · Verified Sept. 20, 2026
Inclusive recreation · Sacramento
Access Leisure
Adults with disabilities can explore accessible fitness, arts, sports, social nights, outdoor recreation and community activities through the City of Sacramento.
Programs vary by dateAdvance registration may be required
Moved from NEW This Week · Verified Sept. 27, 2026
Homebuyer assistance · Sacramento
Could You Receive Up to $50,000 Toward Your First Home?
Eligible Sacramento-area first-time homebuyers may qualify for mortgage and down-payment assistance through SHRA. CalHome assistance may reach $40,000, and PLHA assistance may reach $50,000.
Income limits applyHomebuyer education requiredApply through an approved lender
Source: Saint Nia Foundation · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Florin Square · Youth opportunity · Ages 14–19
Every Mind Matters
Escape Velocity is recruiting a youth cohort focused on mental wellness, youth voice and community impact. Contact the organization to confirm current availability.
Florin Square, Suite 113Recruitment information posted Aug. 22
Source: California Department of Public Health · Information only, not medical advice
Florin Square · Youth health opportunity · Ages 13–17
Youth Mental Health Advocacy Team
RAGE is recruiting middle- and high-school youth for mental-health advocacy, healing, education and community outreach. Space is limited; stipends are available.
Source: RAGE Project · Information only, not medical advice · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Benefits and claims assistance · New Rancho Cordova location
Sacramento County Veterans Services Office
Accredited representatives help veterans and families with disability claims, pensions, health-care enrollment, survivor benefits, Aid and Attendance, and CalVet college fee waivers.
3075 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 170Mon.–Fri., 8 AM–4 PM916-874-6811
Source: Sacramento County · Verified Sept. 21, 2026
Employment assistance · Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority
Veteran Employment Help
EDD and America’s Job Centers offer job referrals, training, résumé and interview help, dedicated veteran career specialists and early access to selected CalJOBS postings.
Source: California Employment Development Department · Verified Sept. 21, 2026
Housing assistance · Men, women and eligible couples
Transitional Housing for Veterans
Volunteers of America provides temporary housing, meals, case management, benefits access, employment services, financial education and help locating permanent housing. No income is required to apply.
Source: VA Northern California Health Care · Verified Sept. 21, 2026
FYI · Updated 2026 federal health-care guide
VA Health Care & PACT Act Eligibility
The VA’s current guide covers enrollment, expanded toxic-exposure eligibility, mental-health care, emergency treatment, prescriptions, dental insurance, caregivers and transportation benefits. Veterans may apply at any time—there is no annual open-enrollment period.
Enrollment help: 877-222-8387Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then press 1
Gleefully Askew · A Gladys Nilsson RetrospectiveThrough November 29 · Crocker Art Museum · 216 O Street, SacramentoApproximately 115 works spanning six decades · Admission: $15 adults; $10 seniors and college students; $8 youth (6–17); ages 5 and under free
FDA-approved daraxonrasib more than doubled median survival in a clinical trial for metastatic pancreatic cancer that had progressed after standard chemotherapy—from less than seven months to more than 13.
Why it matters: a protein scientists once called “undruggable” may now be vulnerable across many cancers.
Primary source: UC San Francisco · Curated Sept. 22, 2026
Personalized medicine · UCSF · August 2026
A Cancer Vaccine Built for One Person’s Tumor
A late-stage trial at UCSF tested a personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine made from each patient’s cancer. Earlier randomized results cut recurrence risk nearly in half and spread risk by nearly 60 percent.
The action: learn why today’s clinical trials can become tomorrow’s standard treatment—and who may qualify.
Primary source: UC San Francisco · Curated Sept. 22, 2026
AI + justice · Stanford · August 2026
Could AI Stop Someone From Losing Their Home?
Stanford and Los Angeles Superior Court are testing tools that flag legal errors before default eviction judgments and route people without lawyers to tailored help. The work could become a model for courts nationwide.
The stakes: in 2023, 92% of landlords in L.A. eviction cases had lawyers; only 14% of tenants did.
Primary source: Stanford University · Curated Sept. 22, 2026
AI + medicine · Stanford · September 2026
AI Found a Possible New Class of Antibiotics
Stanford researchers used AI to identify bacteria-killing polymers that attack cell membranes physically—a different strategy from conventional antibiotics and a possible new route against drug resistance.
Why it matters: antimicrobial resistance is making once-routine infections harder to treat.
Primary source: Stanford University · Curated Sept. 22, 2026
Medical sensing · UC Davis · August 2026
A Tiny Sensor Could Read Cancer’s Chemical Fingerprint
A room-temperature infrared sensor from UC Davis may eventually detect molecular signatures of cancer in saliva or blood. The same technology could also monitor wildfire smoke and industrial pollution.
The possibility: faster, cheaper screening without bulky cryogenic equipment.
Primary source: UC Davis College of Engineering · Curated Sept. 22, 2026
Culture + erased history · Oakland · Through Dec. 27, 2026
Stand Inside a History America Tried to Erase
OMCA’s BeHere / 1942 uses augmented reality to place visitors inside historic scenes of Japanese American incarceration, with first-person testimony and archival images tied to the Bay Area locations where removals began.
The action: experience the exhibit, then ask what public memory leaves out—and who pays for that silence.
Source: Sacramento State · Photo: Bibiana Ortiz · September 2026
People · Davis and Sacramento · Inspiration
From Community College to Startup Founder
An American River College transfer, Senara co-founded Data Pigeon at UC Davis to improve EV charger reliability. Her team took second in a Kings startup competition.
Sacramento Public Library lends out more than books: its seed libraries offer herbs, ornamentals, and edible plants suited to the region. They are free and open to everyone, even without a library card. One small packet can become a garden, a recipe, or a conversation with a neighbor.
Source and photo: UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education · July 2026
Places and things · Central Library
The Room Where Sacramento Keeps Its Everyday Past
Central Library’s Sacramento Room holds maps, photos, menus, and other clues to the city’s everyday history. Visitors can explore their own neighborhood stories.
Save up to 50% on eligible Tuesday movie tickets at participating theatres. No membership required; free Movie Rewards gives extra savings. Prices and exclusions vary. Blackout dates: Nov. 24, Dec. 22, and Dec. 29, 2026.
Source: Crocker Art Museum · Verified Sept. 22, 2026
Family adventures · Sacramento Public Library
Free or Low-Cost Museum, Zoo and Science Passes
Admission savings for the whole family
Discover & Go offers passes to museums, zoos, science centers and other attractions. New passes for the next three months are released at midnight on the first of each month.
Library card requiredAges 16+ to reserveUp to 2 active reservations
