Yolo County has recycled over 100,000 mattresses with the Mattress Recycling Council, reducing waste and fostering a circular economy through the "Bye Bye Mattress" program.

West Sacramento surpasses its 2024 composting goal early by collecting 2,818 tons of compost, aided by initiatives like compost giveaways and the "Compost for All" program.

The City of Sacramento is hosting Access Leisure open houses to showcase adaptive sports and activities for individuals with disabilities and veterans.

The City of Sacramento reported progress on homelessness, with 471 out of 725 calls addressed and 25 individuals housed in city facilities, although space remains limited.

The Sacramento City Council appointed Karina Talamantes as Vice Mayor and Eric Guerra as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2025. Mayor McCarty praised their experience and ratified his committee chair selections.

Anthony Coates of Sacramento receives a 14-year sentence for trafficking meth and distributing counterfeit pills.

Kaya Moonbelle Pritchard received a 4-year jail sentence for vehicular manslaughter and DUI, after a fatal collision where her BAC was over the legal limit.

A father and son were sentenced for multiple child sexual assaults from the 1980s and 1990s, discovered through explicit materials found in their former home.

Jason Keith Bruce pleaded guilty to conspiring to illegally smuggle an endangered Ladakh urial trophy into the U.S.

U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announces his resignation effective January 11, 2025, after serving since 2022 and working in the Eastern District of California for over 31 years.

A high-speed chase initiated by the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office in Stockton resulted in a fatal collision, killing three people, including the suspect. The pursuit ended at Airport Way and Hazleton Avenue. An investigation is ongoing.

Gusty winds and a warming trend are forecasted for Northern California, with a Wind Advisory in effect until Wednesday for several regions due to potential high gusts. Visibility may be reduced by fog in the Central Valley until 17:00 today.

After being inspired by online videos, a 19-year-old was arrested for burglarizing the long-abandoned Paradise Cinema 7, admitting to the act out of boredom.