Federal prosecutors say Sandro Escobedo sold fentanyl‑laced pills tied to a 2019 teen death and was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison.

An application filed with the city would convert 1113 Del Paso Boulevard into a live‑music and events venue, joining a wave of arts and adaptive‑reuse projects on Del Paso Boulevard.

Chief Kathy Lester will retire May 15 after 32 years with the Sacramento Police Department. Deputy Chief Zachary Bales is set to serve as interim chief.

Thong Vang died March 1 at Mule Creek State Prison while serving 112 years to life for the 2016 Fresno County Jail lobby shooting.

Two former AFSCME officers admitted to using union cards for personal luxury purchases, prosecutors say the scheme totaled about $270,000. The union says the funds were recovered.

DQ Hawaiian BBQ is opening at 7423 Fair Oaks Blvd in Carmichael with a tentative soft opening next weekend and family‑friendly dine‑in and takeout.

A Kentucky judge rejected a plea deal in the murder-for-hire case tied to the 2022 killing of a Sacramento HVAC owner, returning the case to court for trial.

Neighbors say a proposed crematory at Sant Sagar Funeral Home would sit within 1,000 feet of homes and D.W. Babcock Elementary, raising air‑quality and health worries as the air district reviews the permit.

Roger Niello's fundraising lead has reshaped the 6th State Senate race as challengers run smaller, grassroots campaigns in a nearly even Sacramento-area district.

Mimo Bake Studio, opened by two Bay Area moms, brings Brazilian cheese bread, tapioca sandwiches and açaí bowls to Rancho Cordova.

The NBA has opened a review after a late Kings foul helped the Warriors rally for a 110-105 win; team sources call the play a tactical misstep, not tanking.

State officials announced $145.4M in HHAP grants to eight California counties; the Sacramento region is set to get about $31.7M for shelters, prevention and interim housing.

Payroll documents show former City Manager Howard Chan took home more in 2025 than his interim successor, spotlighting leave cashouts and executive pay.