Westbound U.S. 50 near Red Hawk Casino was closed after a crash that drew a medevac helicopter around 1 p.m. Caltrans and local agencies were tagged in the alert.

WARN filings show closures and staff cuts at a cannabis grower, a tanker hauler and a private school network, totaling about 185 job losses across the Sacramento area.

A Fort Pierce man has been charged after his elderly parents were found shot in their Harbour Isle condo; newly released bodycam and court records detail the case.

Temple Coffee teased a Fair Oaks café and locals quickly pointed to Hazel Ridge Plaza near 4301 Hazel Ave. The company hasn’t confirmed a location or date yet.

Franchise partners Sanjeev and Neetu Bali plan three Keke’s Breakfast Cafe locations in Sacramento and nearby suburbs, signaling the Denny’s‑owned brand’s expansion into the region.

A tiny East Sacramento pasty counter will close April 24, 2026. Owners said they can no longer sustain the business.

Armando Macias, condemned in a 2002 murder-for-hire, was found dead in his cell at California State Prison, Sacramento. Officials say the death is under investigation.

A masked man allegedly jumped from behind a utility box and attacked a girl riding her bike near a Natomas home. Sacramento police are investigating the report.

Mayor Kevin McCarty says a developer has been chosen to convert the landmark Hale building on K Street into housing, though deal terms remain under negotiation. The city’s RFP and past settlement make this a high‑profile downtown redevelopment to watch.

A League-backed coalition is gathering signatures to put ranked-choice voting on Sacramento’s ballot; supporters say it will deliver majority winners, while critics warn of strategic fallout. Petition drives and city filings are already underway.

Deputies say license-plate readers and a neighbor's doorbell video helped them locate a black SUV and arrest three juveniles after an armed robbery of a teen.

Survivors and dispatchers revisit the Good Guys siege 35 years after the deadly 1991 shootout in south Sacramento.

Sunny and warmer through the weekend with gusty north winds Friday. Expect highs in the low‑80s and blustery afternoons Friday, April 3, 2026.