1. From prison to social work: Sacramento State graduate turns life around
A 46-year-old former convicted criminal is setting her goal toward social work after completing her undergraduate studies at California State University Sacramento.
2. Market 5-ONE-5 is not the only change coming to R Street in the coming months
There are a lot of changes and new additions coming to R Street in Sacramento, including several businesses opening in the next few months or even sooner.
3. Magical springs: Nevada City’s local watering hole
Most of us get our water from the faucet or out of a bottle, but in Nevada City, people line up every day to get a drink from the local watering hole.
4. Why more women are getting into craft brewing
As the craft beer scene grows nationally and in Sacramento, more women are getting noticed for being brewers in the beer industry.
5. What's Working: Sac PD high school program bridging gap between youth and police
The Sacramento Police Department-run criminal justice program at local high schools is tackling issues related to police trust and how authorities can better reflect the community they serve in a positive way.
6. 'It's unbelievable' | Mother to walk with son at Stanislaus State graduation ceremony
28-year-old Jonathan Sarhadi and 49-year-old Shamiran Sarhadi are feeling good for a lot of reasons. Both are getting matching Master's degrees from Stanislaus State next week, but they didn't plan it that way.
7. Why students in North Highlands are sharing their immigration stories
Students at Futures High School in North Highlands are reminding people of history through their own immigration stories.
8. Get hopping at the Jumping Frog Jubilee
A unique competition really gets people jumping in Calaveras County. Thousands of people come out each year to see which frog can jump the furthest.
9. Urban exploring in Sacramento
Hidden pyramids, beached ghost ships, giant trash-burning incinerator. Those are just a few of the discoveries found by the Sacramento Urban Exploration Team. The group scours the valley in search of roadside attractions and historical sites.
10. Sunday Smile social media post of the week