UC Davis will move its Division I equestrian team to club status while elevating STUNT to varsity; student‑athletes, parents and alumni are protesting.

A multi-vehicle crash on eastbound I‑80 at Leisure Town Road shut the freeway Wednesday morning and left at least one person dead.

Sacramento Police apprehended multiple vehicles involved in illegal sideshows over the weekend, leading to citations, impounds, and arrests. They emphasized the dangers posed by such stunts and vowed continued enforcement.

The Sacramento area forecast by the National Weather Service includes dense morning fog clearing to sunny skies with highs around 60 degrees and calm winds, continuing with mostly sunny days and clear nights through next Tuesday.

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.