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The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office arrested 25 individuals in an anti-retail theft operation at various Target stores, with continued efforts planned.
Mark Boatwright received a 160-year sentence for sexually assaulting children, including multiple counts of lewd acts and forcible rape. Evidence included explicit photos and coerced contracts.
A driver with hidden meth and stolen copper wiring was arrested after a traffic stop and mild chase in Rural Angels Camp, facing narcotics, theft charges, and probation violations.
CAL FIRE and the Placer County Sheriff's Office arrested a 21-year-old Roseville man after a months-long probe into five Ophir-area wildland fires.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office seeks public help in a homicide linked to fentanyl, focusing on individuals connected to a black SUV in Rocklin on August 21, 2025.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Woodland leaders have put a Main Street redesign on the council agenda that could shrink travel lanes between Walnut and West to add bike lanes and parking.
Nevada County deputies seized 229 animals at a Grass Valley property after a welfare check; a 39-year-old man now faces eight felony animal cruelty counts.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Sac Film Fest's winter session opens this weekend with international shorts, panels and a sold-out feature premiere at The Sofia.
Galt Police Department is enhancing patrols during the holiday season to prevent impaired driving, advising the public to celebrate responsibly and arrange sober transportation if necessary.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Yolo County warns against buying from unpermitted food vendors due to health risks and urges residents to patronize only inspected and permitted establishments.
A midday house fire on Acacia Avenue in North Sacramento left one person dead; investigators say the origin of the blaze is under review.
Food & Drinks in ...
Two family-run kitchens are turning cloud and church kitchens into neighborhood destinations for jollof, egusi and fufu. The dishes are making West African recipes easier to find in Sacramento.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Placer County DA criticized the Department of State Hospitals for scheduling a meeting on SVP placements that conflicts with a Board meeting, limiting official and public participation.
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