Sacramento City Council Votes To Allow Cal Expo Cannabis Cup

May 2, 2018 | Steve Milne

Cal Expo is preparing to host its first marijuana-focused event this Friday and Saturday after the Sacramento City Council voted 6 to 2 Tuesday night to allow the event.

Lawsuit Alleges Animal Cruelty At Cal Expo

February 16, 2017 | Steve Milne

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is suing Cal Expo and Regents of the University of California for alleged animal cruelty during the State Fair at Cal Expo. The suit is intended to stop the fair from displaying pregnant pigs in confined cages.

Sportsmen's Hunting And Fishing Expo Opens In Sacramento

January 19, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

This weekend, Cal Expo is full of boats, funny hats, and guided hunting and fishing tours for the 30th annual Sportsmen's Expo.

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PRO Rugby Coming To Sacramento Next Year

November 17, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Professional rugby is on its way to Sacramento, according to representatives from PRO Rugby, Cal Expo and the owner of Bonney Field.

California State Fair Features Farm-To-Fork, Drone Racing

July 10, 2015 | James Morrison

The California State Fair begins Friday at Cal Expo in Sacramento. The theme this year is "The Best" of California. Highlights include a beer and wine showcase, 11 days of thoroughbred racing and a national drone racing championship.

Bonney Field Expansion Approved

December 12, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

The home to the Sac Republic FC could expand to 11,500 seats for the 2015 season.

Sac Republic FC Push For Bonney Field Expansion

December 2, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

Sacramento's soccer team wants more room and more seats at Bonney Field.

Wildland Fire South Of Cal Expo Contained At 40 Acres

July 4, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

Fireworks show will go on, but Sac Republic FC game postponed after aA grass fire burns on the south side of Cal Expo in Sacramento. Crews on the scene are still setting back fires even though they say the fire is out. UPDATED 5:55 p.m.

Sacramento Republic FC Opens Bonney Field

June 20, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

Sacramento's soccer franchise, Sacramento Republic FC will play in its new stadium for the first time tonight at Cal Expo.

Sacramento Soccer Pitch Breaks Ground At Cal Expo

March 18, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

Heavy machinery began digging up a section of a Cal Expo parking lot this morning.