A proposed Modesto City Schools policy letting some students seek counseling without parental consent drew fierce public comment; trustees asked for revisions.

Nevada Union High School students joined a national walkout to protest the anniversary of Trump's inauguration, with local law enforcement ensuring safety and managing traffic.

Sacramento County launched a Flexible Housing Pool to pair Medi‑Cal rent benefits with landlord incentives and housing navigation for people experiencing homelessness.

Sacramento is holding several events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including the 44th annual March for the Dream and other celebrations with community engagement and youth programs.

Regulators cut a program that provided batteries, hotel stays and hands‑on emergency planning for people with disabilities; centers report layoffs and lost capacity. Advocates say in‑person support can’t be replaced by referrals alone.

Sacramento's report shows 512 calls about homelessness led to 2,149 cases and 2,128 closed. Outreach enrolled 90 people for resources and 19 were housed. No cabins but 23 city-funded shelter spots were open.

Rocklin high school introduces a new criminal justice course, developed in collaboration with the Rocklin PD and Sierra College, aiming to educate and build connections between students and law enforcement.

A Carmichael dog owner says her 13-year-old pet Maggie was killed in an attack at the park; she is asking neighbors for help identifying the fleeing owners.

Nevada County approved a new voluntary business license program for unincorporated areas, charging a $50 annual fee, aimed at connecting businesses with resources and improving communication.

Placer County invites residents to a town hall on January 20 to discuss the placement of an SVP, William Stephenson, in their area, seeking community input before a deadline.

Mayor Kevin McCarty promised a light touch when Sacramento banned sleeping on City Hall grounds. Early figures show few citations, but advocates say people were displaced, not helped.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is holding community meetings in February to engage with residents at local venues, aiming to enhance dialogue and address safety concerns.

Natomas Unified says it has shifted campus security to district‑hired safety officers as Sacramento Police pulled its school resource officers amid staffing shortages.