More than four years after the Caldor Fire, Grizzly Flats still lacks its neighborhood elementary. The district says construction must start soon or critical funds will be lost.

A state inspection found unsanitary conditions at a Selma clinic and the California Veterinary Medical Board has accused Dr. Rodney Hatayama of negligence and other violations.

A plunge in federal VOCA funding has left rape‑crisis centers, hotlines and shelters scrambling despite a one‑time state backfill; advocates say a long‑term fix will take years.

Work‑permit processing delays tied to the Uniting for Ukraine program have left Sacramento Ukrainians out of work and community groups pressing federal agencies and lawmakers to act. Employers say paperwork—not a lack of jobs—is to blame.

Sacramento Police named Officer Strautman Officer of the Year and singled out three officers for their roles in the response to the Oct. 6 Highway 50 medevac crash.

Placer SPCA opened a donor‑funded $12.5M Veterinary and Foster Care Center in Roseville, adding surgical suites, dental and expanded foster capacity. The build aims to quadruple spay/neuter output.

Neighbors and families planted 41 trees at Swainson's Hawk Park in Natomas as a living memorial for people lost to violence. The grove is meant to be a place of remembrance and healing.

Soil Born Farms in Rancho Cordova offers organic produce, education, and community programs, with a farmstand, classes, a nursery, and a teen empowerment initiative.

Davis maintains its Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community status from the League of American Bicyclists, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to cycling culture and infrastructure.

CoStar reports Sacramento’s unemployment eased to 4.8% in December as nonfarm payrolls slipped and the labor force contracted.

Folsom Police Department invites community to a Neighborhood Watch meeting on February 10 to enhance neighborhood safety through collaboration and information sharing.

Elk Grove police increase patrols to educate and enforce e-bike and scooter safety near schools, starting with a 30-day educational period before implementing zero-tolerance enforcement.

Residents packed a Rio Linda planning meeting to oppose a proposed halal 'kill floor' on Palladay Road over odor, traffic and well‑water concerns.