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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A suspicious early-morning fire gutted a North Sacramento home on Yampa Circle; five people escaped and investigators are canvassing for footage and witnesses.
A CHP pursuit in north Sacramento ended Monday when a gray Ford Escape crashed and ignited near the Bell Street off‑ramp; the minor driver was later found shoeless and arrested.
Community & Society in ...
A Live Oak ticket matched five numbers in the SuperLotto Plus drawing and paid $30,084. The winning slip was sold at M.G. Liquor & Grocery.
A quad rider died Saturday after a pickup collided with the ATV at 16th Street and Elverta Road near Rio Linda, CHP says.
Gov. Newsom reissued $50,000 rewards for several Northern California cold cases, naming deaths in Butte County and Sacramento as investigators seek new tips.
Food & Drinks in ...
Buddha Bowls & Rolls has teased a standalone Sacramento shop outside downtown, promising more parking and a 2026 opening window.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Sacramento and Folsom have redacted developer contact info from public permit listings after fake-invoice scams targeted applicants. Officials warn: don’t wire funds; report suspicious messages.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Sacramento bill would revive a $150‑a‑year SRA fee to fund forest thinning, inspections and hazard mapping in high‑risk areas.
Bradshaw Animal Shelter released security-camera images after a cat was beaten and killed on Sun Florin Drive. Officials are asking residents to call 311 with tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny, warmer Thursday with highs near 73°F. Mountain roads may be slick from a light dusting of snow.
Raley's CEO Michael Teel sold his West Shore Lake Tahoe estate for roughly $17 million as he resumes leadership of the family grocer.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Caltrans announced plans to add 1,656 electric vehicles to its state fleet, pushing a major shift in how crews operate across California.
A Sacramento man was sentenced to 30 years after a jury convicted him of molesting an 11‑year‑old. Prosecutors say detectives found more than 1,700 pornographic searches on his devices.
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