The Sacramento Zoo has introduced a new river otter named Darla, who joins her biological brother Jackson in their habitat, after a preparation phase to ensure sibling harmony.

SCUSD settled with the California AG over discriminatory enrollment practices, favoring higher-income families and affecting minority and disadvantaged students. The district agreed to a five-year plan to address these issues.

A multi-vehicle crash in North Sacramento left three dead and two injured, with a police investigation ongoing.

The City of Sacramento launched an AI-powered search tool on its website to help residents quickly find city-related information and improve transparency and usability.

SacRT landed nearly $40 million in federal grants to replace 49 aging buses and upgrade maintenance hubs, aiming for fewer breakdowns and lower emissions on key routes.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is hosting a class on emergency response systems for public education on January 22, offering insights into the 9-1-1 process.

Douglas Kent Jensen was convicted by the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office for multiple counts of sexual assault involving minors and faces life imprisonment.

A Sacramento councilmember has proposed a limit on River District shelter beds — 526, rising to 626 with a planned Sequoia campsite — and would require a supermajority to add new providers.

The Sacramento Fire District praised Truck 50 and Medic 633 for saving a man's life on March 22, 2025, using lifesaving techniques and advanced medical interventions.

CHP in El Dorado County reminds drivers to be vigilant after a minor-injury collision, emphasizing that attention and caution while driving can prevent accidents.

Nevada County offers free classes for new/expecting parents through its Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health program.

A Paradise father was killed in a January Highway 50 pileup. His family and dozens of riders sued Caltrans and contractors, alleging work‑zone design made the crash unavoidable.

Pete's El Dorado Hills location appears to have shut its doors after exterior signage was removed, leaving the Town Center storefront dark and listings already flagging the address as closed.