SCUSD approved a fiscal solvency plan to close a $43M shortfall and avoid county or state control; hiring freezes and administrative reductions are part of the first steps.

Two PIs face charges for allegedly tampering with a witness in a case against a former police sergeant. They offered the witness money and relocation to prevent testimony.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of K9 Astro, who served at the Folsom Dam Security Bureau since the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013.

The Rancho Cordova Police Department is promoting safer teen driving by urging parents to discuss and model good driving habits, in response to the high rate of teen driving fatalities.

Placer County boosts efforts to curb retail theft with forensic tools and data-driven approaches, targeting out-of-county criminals and recidivists, backed by Proposition 36 enabling cross-jurisdiction prosecution.

UC Davis announced the Aggie Ascent initiative, a $265 million plan for athletic facility upgrades as it joins the Mountain West Conference. Projects include stadium modernization and are to be funded through private means, not student fees.

The Modesto Fire Department upgraded its Engine 12 to an Advanced Life Support paramedic service, enhancing emergency response in the Salida community.

Yolo County Animal Services launches a pet food donation program to support families facing financial hardship and cuts to SNAP benefits, emphasizing the importance of pet food security.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle at Fruitridge and Power Inn roads in south Sacramento; the driver stayed and was tested for impairment. Roads were closed for the investigation.

Ashley Rand-Estrada, a Rancho Cordova mother, saved a man from a house fire after spotting smoke and intervening to alert and rescue the sleeping homeowner.

Juries have handed down multimillion‑dollar awards against nursing homes tied to Shlomo Rechnitz while advocates say state licensing gaps let troubled facilities keep operating. The cases raise fresh questions about oversight and enforcement.

A suspect was arrested for an attempted murder in Ceres after a man was stabbed last month. The victim is recovering, and the suspect awaits legal proceedings.

Folsom Police received a $173,500 grant for traffic safety, which will fund various enforcement and education initiatives through September 2026 to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.