Hazmat crews responded to an ammonia release on Fruitridge Road, shutting the stretch between Power Inn and Florin‑Perkins while one person was treated. Officials urged people to avoid the area.

Sacramento County opened weather respite centers Tuesday as heavy rain and wind moved in. Centers on Auburn Blvd. and Branch Center Rd. are accepting people; call 2-1-1 for space.

Elk Grove police named 43-year-old Roderick Randall as a suspect after a shooting at Z Town that left one dead and three wounded. Authorities say he is armed and dangerous and asked the public to call with tips.

The Sacramento area is forecasted to experience mixed weather, including haze, showers, and sunny periods with highs around 71 degrees and possible rain.

The 2025 Nagar Kirtan Sikh Festival in Yuba City drew a large crowd, celebrating faith and inclusivity with a parade, free meals, cultural exchange, and music.

A driver was found under the Yolo Bypass bridge nearly 97 minutes after crash calls Friday night. CHP says the person was hospitalized and the incident remains under investigation.

Two guards at California State Prison, Sacramento were hospitalized after an inmate attacked them during a cell search. The inmate, Jason Brannigan, is under investigation for attempted homicide.

A federal shutdown has paused November CalFresh deposits and is straining Sacramento food banks. Heres what locals need to know and where to get help.

A federal lawsuit filed in San Jose challenges AB 715, arguing California’s new law to protect Jewish students is vague and risks chilling classroom discussion about Israel.

A statewide special election on Nov. 4 asks Californians to approve Prop 50, a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could reshape congressional lines through 2030. This short, local guide explains what Sacramento voters should know.

Police are searching for the driver who fled after a pedestrian was fatally struck in North Sacramento. Investigators have closed nearby streets and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A fire damaged the long-vacant Epoch Casino in Rancho Cordova early Monday morning, with firefighters responding and containing the blaze. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office warns of increased malvertising scams that may install malware, steal information, or extort money for fake tech support.