SWAT and negotiators sealed off the 2800 block of Unity Pointe Avenue in South Natomas as police worked to get a wanted, possibly armed suspect to surrender. No injuries were reported.

Two people were shot Tuesday night in Old North Sacramento near Evergreen and Calvados. Police say the circumstances are under investigation.

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.

The Roseville Police Department received a $165,000 grant from the OTS for road safety efforts, including DUI checkpoints and education on driving safety.

The Sacramento Zoo has introduced a new river otter named Darla, who joins her biological brother Jackson in their habitat, after a preparation phase to ensure sibling harmony.

Iranian Americans in Northern California rally to echo protests in Iran, calling for an end to the Islamic Republic amid worsening conditions and a communication blackout.

DSW may be headed to Marketplace at Birdcage, taking the spot left by a permanently closed Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse in Citrus Heights.

Sky River Casino will close overnight for planned property upgrades tied to its multi‑phase resort expansion. The pause affects gaming and dining late Monday into Tuesday.

A man wanted in the Nov. 2 Z Town Gastro Pub shooting is in custody in Texas; authorities say extradition to Sacramento County is expected after federal proceedings.

A Sacramento bicyclist says the man accused of nearly killing her is seeking pretrial mental‑health diversion, prompting criticism from local prosecutors and calls for reform.

Father Edgar Bonifacio was arrested for the alleged abuse and homicide of his infant daughter following an investigation sparked by her severe head injuries.

A traffic stop near Hurley Way in Arden-Arcade turned up three illegally loaded guns, a stolen Sig Sauer and suspected drugs, deputies say.