West Park High sophomore Mark Moon survived a sudden cardiac arrest after staff used CPR and an AED. The district honored the employees whose quick action gave him a second chance.

Caltrans’ $1‑a‑month lease for the X Street Navigation Center is ending early next year, forcing Sacramento to weigh extension, relocation or closure amid tight budgets. City leaders must decide fast as state funding and inspection rules reshape options.

Front Street Animal Shelter is waiving dog adoption fees through May 17 as kennels reach critical capacity. Adoption and foster support are needed to ease overcrowding.

No one hit the Powerball jackpot Wednesday, pushing the pot to about $86 million while a Roseville ticket that matched five white balls is worth roughly $470,739.

A Sacramento Public Library pilot with a harm‑reduction van offering syringe exchange has neighbors worried about child safety while officials point to overdose‑prevention data.

Associate and bachelor’s programs at CCCs, CSUs and UCs will be treated as employability programs, making CalFresh easier to qualify for starting June 1, 2026.

BEA county data and a San Diego Union-Tribune analysis show 16 California counties tripled in size from 2001–2024, led by Bay Area growth and small-county percentage spikes.

Oak Park broke ground on an $8 million restorative housing project on May 8, pairing homes with wraparound services for families escaping sexual exploitation.

San Bernardino County deputies joined statewide colleagues in Sacramento to add Deputies Andrew Nunez and Hector Cuevas Jr. to the California Peace Officers' Memorial.

Trustees approved a $159,000 theater-seat upgrade at Rocklin High as the district weighs a $288M school bond. A May 28 town hall and a June vote will shape whether the measure goes to voters.

A USDA inspection found preventable macaque fights at UC Davis' primate center, including one attack that led to an amputation.

As summer hiring ramps up, Sacramento teens report dozens of applications and few offers, reflecting a statewide spike in teen unemployment.

Sacramento County DA announced new federal and tribal partners for the regional MMIP task force after a two‑day training, aiming to speed cross‑jurisdiction investigations.