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.

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.

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.

The Modesto Police Department encourages locals to register their security cameras to aid public safety and crime-solving efforts through its Connect Modesto initiative.

An internal UC Davis review found an assistant professor failed to acknowledge the harm caused by a threatening social‑media post, triggering donor backlash and faculty departures. The campus now faces pressure to reform how it handles faculty misconduct.

Elk Grove narrowed its search to three potential sites for a permanent homeless shelter and will hold public meetings on Jan. 21 and 27 to gather community input.

The Salvation Army says its Depot Family Crisis Center in Marysville will close Jan. 31, forcing relocations and a redirection of limited resources to core services. Local providers warn the loss tightens an already strained system for families.

The City of West Sacramento is inviting residents to attend the 2026 Community Academy, a free program offering insights into city operations beginning in March.

The Placer County DA's Office opens applications for its nine-week Citizens Academy program, offering insights into the justice system on Tuesday evenings.

Placer County Sheriff's Office celebrates its 175th anniversary, unveiling special gold and silver badges for deputies and sharing their history through social media.