Sacramento offers free compost to residents for garden improvement, supporting state recycling laws and reducing landfill waste. Orders require an Agromin account and a coupon code, with pickup and delivery options available.

Folsom Police arrested Darius Huerta for a series of vehicle burglaries after a detailed investigation and surveillance led to the recovery of stolen items.

Sacramento had a strong turnout for early Earth Day events, with 320 volunteers cleaning and greening nine sites across the city, led by the City's Office of Climate Action & Sustainability.

Firefighters contained a house fire on Malone Ct. in Sacramento, preventing major damage to a neighboring home; everyone escaped safely. The cause is under investigation.

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attracted thousands in Folsom, California, with their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, discussing issues like corporate power and healthcare.

Sacramento Police increase patrols for Distracted Driving Awareness Month, focusing on enforcing the hands-free cell phone law to prevent accidents and fatalities.

The Folsom Police Department is hosting a medication take-back event on April 26, part of a national effort to safely dispose of drugs and prevent abuse.

The NWS forecasts a mix of warm temperatures, possible thunderstorms, and light snow in Sacramento, with varying weather patterns throughout the week.

Police Chief McFadden addresses a daytime shooting near a Stockton high school that wounded six adults, urging public assistance in the investigation.

New regulations at Folsom Lake require inspection and a 30-day quarantine for motorized boats to prevent the spread of invasive golden mussels. Non-motorized watercraft are exempt from these rules.

Placer County won eight awards at the CAPIO EPIC Awards for excellence in communications across various categories, including podcasts and social media.

Sacramento City Express reports a farewell event for departing Poet Laureate Andru Defeye on April 14, celebrating his role in promoting poetry and mental health during his 2020-2024 tenure.

Sacramento firefighter Adam Blankenship was arrested on duty for multiple off-duty sexual assault charges, including recording without consent and molestation of a child. The fire department is cooperating with the investigation.