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Food & Drinks in ...
Pancho Villa BBQ’s food-truck classics have landed in Fair Oaks, where slow-smoked tri-tip, pulled pork, tortas and party catering are now served at a storefront. The new spot was featured on Good Day Sacramento.
Parks & Nature in ...
A $3.59 million CAL FIRE grant will convert five Tulare County elementary schoolyards into living school forests, shade canopy and water‑wise outdoor classrooms.
Weather & Environment in ...
A backcountry avalanche watch covers Lake Tahoe as a powerful storm approaches. Forecasters warn high danger Monday into Tuesday and advise avoiding unmitigated slopes.
Arts & Culture in ...
Black Soil at the Sacramento History Museum pairs art and archives to trace Black agricultural contributions. The show features shovel sculptures and local growers’ stories through March 29, 2026.
Patchy fog reduced visibility across southern Sacramento and northern San Joaquin valleys Friday; officials urged drivers to slow down and check live road cameras.
Politics & Govt in ...
Trustees voted to eliminate roughly 423 Sacramento City Unified positions as officials race to close a $113M budget gap. The cuts hit central office roles and some school jobs.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Mayor Garrett Gatewood says Rancho Cordova’s Downtown Dova arena is likely to break ground this summer, anchoring a new 7,500‑seat venue and mixed‑use district.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A former Stockton police sergeant was arraigned on five additional felony sexual‑assault counts while already serving an eight‑year sentence, prosecutors say. New counts allege he again used his badge to coerce victims.
Masked suspects hit six small businesses across Rocklin and Auburn early Wednesday; one person was arrested and two suspects remain at large. Owners reported a stolen safe and cash.
The Sacramento Sheriff's Office says a proposed $14M cut would strip more than 50 deputies from patrol and slow 911 response.
Community & Society in ...
Sacramento City Unified is moving its comprehensive high school graduations to Golden 1 Center on June 8–9, 2026, marking the district’s first downtown arena commencements. Details on tickets and times will come from individual schools.
Connect Labs by Wexford added startups, nonprofits and investor organizations to Aggie Square, while a new slate of convenings aims to connect research with capital and workforce development.
FBI Sacramento posted photos of U.S. Attorney Eric Grant's swearing‑in and signaled close cooperation between investigators and federal prosecutors in the Eastern District.
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