Volunteers fanned out across Sacramento County for a two‑night Point‑in‑Time count that will map where people are sleeping and help steer housing funding.

Three cows and a horse blocked an intersection in Rio Linda Sunday night before deputies corralled them and returned them to their property.

The City of Sacramento invites residents to share feedback on city life through an online survey until February 13 to help refine city policies and services.

Sacramento's report shows efforts to address 2,319 new homelessness cases and the removal of over 76,000 pounds of debris; only 16 housed, with shelters near full capacity.

Nevada County announces a three-day Board of Supervisors meeting on January 28-30 at Gold Miners Inn, with limited seating and additional viewing in the lobby, live streaming, and provisions for public participation.

The Diocese of Sacramento says St. Patrick Academy and a second south Sacramento campus will close after the 2025–26 school year as part of a consolidation that will open a regional school in August 2026.

Dozens of West Sacramento teachers and parents rallied Thursday, pressing WUSD and the union for better pay and more staff as mediation resumes.

After a year of new sidewalk‑vending rules, Sacramento County reports 99 fewer complaints and says inspections, citations and vendor outreach helped bring sellers into compliance.

An unidentified person in Nevada County returned $6,270 found scattered on their property to the rightful owner with the help of the local sheriff's office.

Yuba County deputies Chacartegui, Ross, and Manion will receive the "Heroes with Heart" award from TIP for their empathetic service during emergencies.

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.